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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1901
Page
5
The notice lists the office at Latty Building Court Street near Court House in Defiance Ohio, identifies the paper as mail matter of the second class, and states daily edition and mail rates of 10 cents per week for city subscribers and by mail. It also provides long distance telephone numbers 14 and 34.
The ExPREss subscription price rises to 1 a year paid in advance or 1 50 if not paid in advance. The Vermont governor earns 1500 annually, the smallest salary among states. Carrie Nation wrecked another Kansas sale on Saturday and is on a war footing. The Yukon records 68 degrees below zero. Cotton exports to the U.S. rose 119 million dollars from 1899 to 1900. A new gold district producing one tenth as much could still cause great excitement. If Bryan travels to Europe to meet Kruger it would be a striking tableau of two displaced statesmen.
The Tennessee Legislature backs Beveridge for president in 1904 but omits a stated preferred running mate or side policy, leaving the ticket’s full stance unclear.
General MacArthur cables from Manila a complete reply to slanderous reports by political foes claiming the Philippine army is drunken debauched and demoralized. He denies these stories in toto and urges that American troops in China are generally well behaved, though not perfect.
The Virginians weigh disfranchising black voters as in South Carolina Louisiana and Mississippi. The piece notes Mississippi experiences show black disfranchisement shrinks the white vote and weakens white political engagement.
Judge W H Hubbard continues hearing the C L and M railway case in common pleas court. County treasurer C W Kerns has filed suit to collect back taxes plus penalties and costs on duplicates by the inquisitors, listing defendants C L Geyer 3002.05, A Martin & Co 1336.24, W O Hnnges 1349.13, Defiance Water Co 57783.51. Ansberry and Farrell represent the plaintiff.
The Bishop Post No. 22 resolves to drape its charter in mourning for thirty days to honor Henry Smith of Company I 102nd Regiment O VI, praising him as a true soldier and loyal friend and extending sympathy to his family. The resolutions are to be recorded and published in county papers.
Mrs. Catherine Leithauser died at her home on Jackson Street at 5 45 p m Sunday aged 71 She was the wife of Daniel Leitha who a couple of weeks ago A funeral will be held at St Johns Catholic Church at 9 am Tuesday
Charles Sumner Wellman, a prominent Defiance citizen born in Hillsdale Michigan in 1852, built a long career as a music dealer. He trained in Adrian and Defiance, ran stores in Toledo and Defiance, and worked for Smith American Organ Co before owning his own music business in Defiance for years. He is a skilled organ and piano performer and traits of reliability, courtesy, and business sense light his biography.
Mr. Wellman, a seasoned organ and piano dealer, is praised for expertise and integrity. He married Miss Hattie Cook in Conneaut Ohio on April 13 1881 and has a son Harry who works in the store. The Wellmans live on Washington Street and are active in church and Masonic circles.
W G Leaman, past master of Tu- en dache lodge, F and A M, faced a mock summons at A Viers office Tuesday. After a long debate, he was surprised by H B Tenzer and many lodge members who awarded him a past master's jewel. Wright was praised for his past leadership and this gesture honored his service.
St Johns Reform church corner Fourth and Washington streets invites all to Sunday services next week. Sunday school at 9 am. German preaching at 10 am. German services at Zion church of Sherwood at 2 15 pm. All are welcome.
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In a Saturday clash on Wayne street before Chas Harris’ livery stable a young cat fought a large rat to the pavement. The cat wore down the rodent with swift, precise moves finally sinking its teeth on the neck and killing it, marking the passing of another rat family member.
A Tuesday night blaze in Travia's grocery and Harley building on Second Street caused heavy smoke and damage from cellar to third floor. Merchant Policeman Tom Ansberry spotted the fire, prompting rapid response and control before the entire block burned. Total losses exceed insurance and remain unreconciled.
Wanted to buy a work mare weighing 1200 to 1400 pounds. Seller CW Butler of Defiance Ohio seeks inquiries and price offers.
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