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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1903

Page

8

Judge Grosscup proposes government control of trusts plan

Judge P S Grosscup argues for state and federal regulation to place major corporations under government oversight. He asserts eight billion dollars of uninvested public funds could be directed into safeguarded securities, and that competitive, government reviewed banks would replace trusts if allowed. The speech predicts a political battle over this policy.

P.S. Grosscup United States Circuit Court Nebraska State University Hamilton Republican Club Chicago Republican Party Congress

Ohio musters its sons in praise of Roosevelt at New York banquet

Secretary of State John W. Hay attended the Ohio Society dinner at the Waldorf. A veteran diplomat lauded Ohio seeding of national power and praised President Roosevelt while noting earlier Presidents Garfield McKinley Hayes Grant and others as Ohio born or tied to the state.

United States John W. Hay Ohio Society Waldorf Hotel New York Ohio Washington John Sherman Tecumseh Sherman Phil Sheridan Supreme Court Waite

Remarkable Cure of Croup Saves Boy’s Life

A mother credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving her son's life in Inwood Iowa. She describes severe breathing difficulty and nearly choking before giving the medicine as directed. The bottle was purchased from A G Steere and later sold by N G Woodward.

Chamberlain A. E. Steere Goodwin 8. D Joel Ormont Inwood Iowa N. G. Woodward

Gleanings From the Sunday School Field Opens 1903 News

County and local Sunday schools report a year of growth and activity led by Walter Frederick and other superintendents. Officers named include Mrs Weible Mrs Hanenkroth Della Sitterly Alice Spensler L B McCollister Grace Weible Hattie Nicely Mary Peterson Edna Carpenter Clara Cramer Rosa Mansfield Anna Carpenter Geo Sally Anna Sitterly John Neaderhauser Emmett Nelson Wm Jolly Bertha Peacock Stella Peacock Una Zuber. Messages urge continued submissions and visits to schools with notes from Hicksville Defiance and nearby counties.

Walter Frederick Weible Hanenkroth Della Sitterly Alice Spensler Treas L. B. McCollister Grace Weible Hattie Nicely Mary Peterson Edna Carpenter Clara Cramer Rosa Mansfield Anna Carpenter Geo. Sally Anna Sitterly John Neaderhauser Mrs. Heckles James Myers W. F. Durrah C. A. Rowe Emmett Nelson Wm. Jolly Bertha Peacock Stella Peacock Una Zuber Treasury

Roosevelt and the nations bright future praised in 1910

The speaker lauds Theodore Roosevelt and the American people in a tribute that emphasizes honesty courage and intelligence as driving forces. He urges young readers to anticipate the coming marvels of the French Revolution era and the leadership of a strong youthful nation.

Theodore Roosevelt Voltaire Roosevelt

Farmers Hear Brigham Appeal for Unified Action

Colonel J. H. Brigham assistant secretary of the national department of agriculture spoke at Columbus on How Organization of Capital and Labor May Affect the Interest of the Farmers. He urged farmers to unite to counterbalance labor unions and capital combines so that farmers share in gains for their interests.

Columbus J. H. Brigham National Department of Agriculture Brigham

County Newspapers Shortchanged by Commissioners Report

Richland county publishes a county commissioners report with each newspaper paid 450 dollars for publication. The report cost 146 dollars per newspaper and is itemized by law, yet the public interest suffers as newspapers avoid county patronage. Meanwhile courthouse improvements progress through parceling bids below 1000 dollars, bypassing the low bid requirement.

Richland County Express

Local officers and court actions reported in county notes

Sheriff McCarty returns with 8S. C. Carr to county jail after a warrant from Squire Hunter charging false pretenses with signing notes totaling 61. Deputy Behringer arrests Win Hightower for assault and battery. Hightower bound over to grand jury in 300. Baptist church elects officers. Sunday school officers named. Jamaica merchant commends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for cold relief and pneumonia prevention. product sold by N. G. Woodward.

John McCarty C. Carr Squire C. H. Hunter Carr D. E. Dozer Adam Behringer Highland Township Win Hightower Chas. Hightower C. H. Hunter

Death notices in Tiffin township and Defiance township

Herman Myers aged about 50 died at home in Tiffin township after an operation in Ann Arbor and had been failing since. His funeral was at Trinity Evangelical church at 10 a.m. Monday with Rev Freshly officiating. Mary B Shaw aged 81 died at home near the city. funeral at Bethel church at 10 a.m. Friday with Rev West officiating and burial in Ice cemetery.

Myers Herman Myers Tiffin Township Ann Arbor Mich Trinity Evangelical Church

Officers Elected at Defiance Grocery Co Meeting

Directors of the Defiance Grocery Co. met Saturday evening and elected officers for the ensuing year. President C. I. Morse. Secretary and Treasurer D. F. Krotz. Vice President W. A. Kennast.

The Defiance Grocery Co C., I. Morse D. F. Krotz W. A. Kennast

Rumor of New Windmill Factory in City

A rumor states a windmill factory will be established in the city. Walter Shelly and Geo Mangus plan to organize a stock company to push the project forward, with Mangus described as thoroughly versed in the business.

Walter Shelly Geo. Mangus Mr. Mangus

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local User

John Lawton of 540 Gray St reports Doan's Kidney Pills cured his back and his wife’s kidney pain. He says he could not lift due to jumbago and endorses the product sold by N G Woodward, with Foster Milburn Co as U S agents. Price 50 cents a box. Remember the name Doan's.

Doan John Lawton Gray St N. G. Woodward Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Hat ends up in buggy after city visit

David Hill of Highland township found a new hat in his buggy when he returned home from a city trip on Saturday. He did not buy the hat and suspects a simple mix up, asking the owner to call him at 1 on 904 to reclaim it.

David Hill Highland Township Dave

Post Office Building Plans Delayed in Defiance

The postmaster reports that additional bids for the new Defiance post office were sent to Washington. Consideration of the plans has delayed public findings and the postmaster expects new quarters will be provided, though the location remains undetermined. Findings should be released in a few days.

The Express Defiance Washington

Miracle cure claim from West Cornwall resident

Miss Julia Filbridge of West Cornwall Connecticut says Bur dock Blood Bitters cured a severe skin eruption and left her very grateful.

Burdock Julia Filbridge West Cornwell, Conn

Dr Pierce advertises remedies for female health in 1900 notice

Mrs Nancy Abner of St Paul Ark writes of recovering health after using Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Gulden Medical Discovery and Pellets. The notice invites weak sick women to write for free confidential advice to Dr R V Pierce Buffalo NY and urges care to avoid non physician free advice.

Nancy Abner St. Paul, Ark Dr. Pierce Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

A Good Recommendation For Chamberlains Tablets

Mr. J. H. Weber of Cascade endorses Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets noting repeated use and prompt relief. The ad urges readers to try the remedy for dullness after meals, bad taste, bilious feelings, loss of appetite, or constipation and states N. G. Woodward supplies it.

Chamberlain J. H. Weber Cascade N. G. Woodward

Judge Martin Perkey Celebrates 84th Birthday

North Defiance judge Martin Perkey marks the 84th anniversary of his birth. Born in Lancaster county Pennsylvania, he moved to Seneca county Ohio as a boy and grew up along Honey Creek. He settled in Williams county around 1840 and became a famed pioneer of northwestern Ohio.

Martin Perkey North Defiance Lancaster County Pennsylvania Seneca County Ohio Honey Creek Williams County Judge Perkey

Grubb Will Filed In Adams Township Probate Court

The will of J. M. Grubb, deceased resident of Adams township, was filed today in probate court for validation and probate.

J. M. Grubb Adams Township

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