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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
4
Entry notes the Venice Post Office address on Court Street near Court House with circulation terms for the local daily edition and mail subscriptions, including delivery rates and telephone numbers for Northwestern and local lines.
The subscription price for ExPRESS is set at one dollar per year if paid in advance and one dollar fifty if not in advance. The rate will be strictly enforced.
A historic piece argues to abolish the American saloon in the Philippine Islands while liquor interests push back. It claims prohibition is unlikely but urges pure liquor, government controls, and business support to curb drunkenness and protect civilization.
A Cleveland sourced analysis argues Tom Johnson and John R McLean may vie for US Senate in Ohio, with Johnson backing Dem papers to build a political machine. It condemns McLean as a mere boss while lauding J B Foraker’s record and warning the Democratic octopus risks swaying the race.
The death of Queen Victoria Tuesday evening ends the era of a long reigning monarch. Her influence and career are noted as historically remarkable. The Prince of Wales will succeed her as Edward VII and lead England ahead amid uncertain policy impacts.
An anonymous lead pencil letter from Columbus targets Attorney General Sheets for actions against the Home Cooperative Union of Lima, warning of 3500 contract holders with blood in their eyes and revolvers. The note, stamped Lima, ends with a grim God still reigns message. The piece hints at a possible army canteen reappearing on a side street.
Admiring friends in some parts of the republic continue to bestow medals upon the soldiers of the 20th Kansas. The ongoing tributes reflect lasting gratitude for their service and sacrifice.
A reader reports health decline after not taking German Liverwort sold at Woodward's drug store. The note references product scarcity and a shop on Woodward Street.
The family of Ephraim Hay thanks friends for help during his illness and death and extends appreciation from the CASD OF THANK.
Defiance county Pomona Grange invites all members to the regular session at Banner Grange Hall four miles northwest of Defiance on January 31. Installation of officers will take place. A good time is expected. By order of Secretary Loa Blanchard.
The re election of Senator Quay marked a remarkable personal victory. He sustained a Pennsylvania lead despite intra party opposition, strengthening the Republican majority in the senate through his courage perseverance and stalwartness.
Notice calls for five hundred missionaries to establish Free Will Missions and evangelize beyond church walls. Requests applicants address Bishop George H Messinger in York Pennsylvania with 25 cents for rules and regulations.
The Greenler and Zeigler families thank friends who offered assistance during a recent bereavement.
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Mary Rawson born in Cincinnati June 19 1815 married W Spurrier 1834 widowed 1841 later married Jonathan Perley 1848 mother of eleven with two survivors Ruth Horner Nevada Jows and Argelletta Erickson Welda Kas died January 16 1901 aged 86 burial at Sherwood cemetery. Also Geo W Wolf Pleasant Bend Henry county died aged 73 interment New Bavaria. John L Woelfie born Bavaria 1842 died East Defiance 1901 funeral at St Paul Lutheran German Aid to attend. Mrs John F Mains died East Defiance paralysis survived by husband and four. Ephra m Hay died East Defiance age about 65 funeral U B church. Revivals and local social notices follow with several obituaries and community news.
Reverend E D Whitlock of St Pauls M E church joined Mr William E Reagle and Miss Adam Worthington in marriage today at the M E parsonage. The couple will reside on a farm near Farmer Center after the ceremony.
The First National banks won against C W Kerns county treasurer and secured a perpetual injunction stopping tax collection on a 60 percent valuation. Taxes will be collected at a 50 percent valuation. The Norton case remains before the common pleas court, expected to take about two weeks to present all claims.
James T Miller, tax collector in Mil ford township, is in the city today. John G Babbinger and Miss Lillian Koons of Noble township have been licensed to wed. They both age 41. Dr Cresger of Fremont who spoke at the National Union event was guest of his daughter Mrs C J Daoust of Park Avenue. Willie Sheets of Harrison street turned 17 with a party and a pearl handled knife gift from his club.
Mrs Wm Andrews of 205 West Water Street endorses Dean's Kidney Pills after kidney pain dull headaches sleep issues and back ache eased. She says her husband bought the pills from N G Woodward the local druggist and both benefited, urging others to try them.
Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo NY markets Dean's Kidney Pills at 50 cents through authorized US dealers. Sole agents promote the product nationwide with a warning to remember the name and avoid substitutes.
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