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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
12
In many communities German American citizens dominate local business leadership and sit at the forefront of success. The text highlights their prominence and influence in establishing prosperous enterprises.
Reinhard Brown born in 1841 in Biedenkopf Germany, arrives in Baltimore 1855 and later moves to Defiance. He buys Hess bakery, expands Clinton and 4th Streets shop, builds new ovens, adds a water powered bakery and ice cream operations, and garners a strong reputation for catering and wholesale bread and confections.
The Brown family runs a Baltimore bakery with eight children involved. Mr Brown is a respected, industrious leader who manages early and late, belongs to secret and fraternal orders, and keeps the business growing by meeting public needs.
Defiance Express Daily enters its seventh year and the Weekly reaches its forty third year. Office at Court Street near Court House. Postage indicates second class mail. City subscribers receive daily edition. weekly and mail rates listed. Long distance phone numbers provided.
The notice sets ExPRESS yearly price at $1 if paid in advance and $1.50 otherwise. It mentions the little queen of Holland’s marriage in February 7. Senator Chandler from New Hampshire is mocked for political independence and Gov Orman of Colorado advocates an eight hour law and juries verdict reform in his inaugural message.
Miss Ruth Bryan tries to catch a streetcar on the way to school and finally boards it. She sighs to Sam that at least one family member found a way to get there.
Boston regimens show the latest enrollment does not bar illiterates by color but most are kept from certain trades while night schools remain open for the educated.
The article notes Thaddeus A Minshall of the National Supreme Court bench will seek renomination at the Republican convention. It mentions Judge Brinshall and Judge W B Crew of Morgan County as contenders. It also discusses McKinley Prosperity Pills claiming to aid various ailments and asserts the product treats all classes without regard to race or past service, branding a single genuine bottle with the word Protection.
The gprivats secretary of Governor Robert Locan Theodore B Parvin remains described as spry despite extreme age. He is said to reside in Ceca Rayiss and is reportedly engaged in various tasks including oversight of locks and related work amid ongoing public duties.
The article argues that tax power over US territories like Porto Rico and the Philippines hinges on whether territorial governance is political privilege or personal right. It examines representation, consent of the governed, and whether duties must be uniform across territories under Congress and the Constitution. The Supreme Court’s forthcoming ruling, with broad implications, centers on these civil rights and fiscal authorities.
The account notes the irony that death claimed the gallant Admiral Cervera while the feared Weyler escaped. The line reflects contemporaries' view of notable figures amid the era's upheaval.
The article notes two Hills in national affairs, mentions Republican majorities in Town, and the state treasury with no debt. It lists local moves, court activity by Judge Cunningham, Knights of Pythias ranks, church pew rentals, and various local residents including Hays and Krantz. It mentions cattle deliveries, illness, funerals, and a skin remedy advertisement.
PROM THE WEST reports ex treasurer John Wisda returning home from an extended western journey. He says John G and Bert, currently in Colorado, are in fine health, while John G Wisda was ill but has improved since his trip. He plans to resume farming near Atens around March first. He notes little better luck finding work on lace and shaved his mustache during travel, altering his appearance.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J H Neaderhauser Route A Tiffin Township on Sunday January 13 at 1am. Weight seven pounds. Mother and child are doing well.
St John s Reformed Church corner Fourth and Washington streets under Rev F E Lahr. Sunday school at 9 am German services at 10 am German preaching at 2 15 pm at Zion church in Sherwood Ordination and installation of new officers at Sherwood All interested invited.
Measures before the Indiana Legislature include creating a state bank commissioner office and establishing a board to examine telegraph operators for character and fitness.
Gov. McLean of Connecticut urges a bill to require probate judges to examine estate inventories and assess any unpaid taxes. The note also mentions Canadians sending quarterly installments of 100,000 back to their homeland, while a skeptical view on emigration and prosperity is offered in a Baronom Chausen reference.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Indiana advocates a new federal department to supervise manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages. They argue purity would rise and profits would fall, forcing saloonkeepers to quit business.
The Defiance Box Co. met Monday and elected directors C E Slocum H D Bokop Peter Weigerding EJ Webb Peter F Seible August Martin and John A Diendoerfer. Officers chosen were President EJ Webb Vice President August Martin Secretary F W Young and General Manager H D Bokop. The firm reports strong orders and prosperity.
The report by receiver E P McCord itemizes Sherwood Banking Co assets including notes to be collected 22,651.39 bond 4,000.00 furniture 665.00 cash on hand 1,195.26 internal revenue stamps 28.34 overdrafts 3,019.73 bank liens on bank account 1,522.57 certificates of deposit 21,771.42 checks on Chase Nat Bank WY unredeemed 2,885.00.
Weekly list of uncalled letters for Defiance Ohio ending January 15 1901 includes Ladies Gentlemen Mrs Wm Hinky Ernie Johnson Mrs Dora Stuckey F Koren Frank Niles Martin Schifferer Frank A Westbrook CB Whitney. Uncalled letters will go to Dead Letter Office after one day. Postmaster C J Thompson notes to say Advertised when calling and provide list date.
A black pocket book was found on Friday between Jewell and Def aver containing $1965. The finder should save the owner, Win beer, of Florida, or the DAILY EXPRESS office. The pocketbook held 20 papers.
Ohio's electoral vote was cast in Columbus with orderly conduct and a small show of enthusiasm as McKinley received 23 votes for president and Roosevelt 23 for vice president. The process included oath, certificate preparation, and distribution of veteran electors to Washington and Cincinnati.
John A Foust reports his father is seriously ill with paralysis affecting the entire left side and speech. Frank Baker is the new policeman in uniform. Ex Sheriff Ed Staley of Paulding has small pox. Chas Dittmer recovered his bird dog. County Treasurer C W Kerns will take taxes to January 26. Vault at the county recorder’s office required a full day to open as rivets were drilled out. JH Bakers meat market rear room wall scorched by a gasoline engine leak.
Ed Dirr visited Ft Wayne on Sunday while Mrs H G Baker and Miss Jennie Daouat traveled to Larwell. C F Snodgrass, Wabash depot night operator, spent Sunday in Lafayette. Mrs R B Hendershot of Detroit is staying with Jonathan Lewis and sister Mrs W B Palmer. John G Dotterer filed suit in common pleas to quiet title against Mary Stillwell et al, with Winn & Hay as plaintiffs' counsel.
For sale or trade a twenty acre parcel in Allen county Indiana located three miles and a half from Fort Wayne. Inquiries at the EXPRESS office in Defiance Ohio.
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