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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1899
Page
2
The Daily Crescent asserts its stance against trusts while Toledo papers scorn the new courting habits of local youths in unlit city parks. A Chicago pie baker Kohlsaar attempts to ignite Senator Foraker but fails, likened to prophets clashing with Elijah.
Lincoln Nebraska school board resigns en masse after high school seniors march in commencement in overalls. The editorial notes no blame if any ladies were in the class.
Reports say the Kentucky Democratic state convention showcased the largest display of revolvers, knives and other small arms ever seen in the commonwealth. Attendees treat the czar's disarmament proposal as an international joke.
The Hicksville Independent notes the Sherwood Signal praising Zeno Miller for representative. It suggests Mr. Gleason faces two fires and must fight hard or risk trouble, as Miller and Sampson press him to dance to their music, placing Gleason in an awkward position.
A long letter from Bishop Post No. 22 of the Grand Army of the Republic thanks B. P. Hooker for a finely framed steel engraving of the Battle of Gettysburg. The engraving is hung at Memorial hall for future generations to study, and relics sent for display will be cared for in the post’s fine memorial room.
A soothing nourishing drink called Grain-O offers a coffee like taste with none of the harmful properties. It aids digestion strengthens nerves and is suitable for children and adults alike. Priced about as coffee at 15¢ and 25¢ per serving.
Miss Emma A Kellermeier and John H Neaderhauser wed in Tiffin Township on June 28 at the bride’s parents’ home with Rev. Speicher officiating. The ceremony featured a bouqet, music, and a reception attended by about seventy guests, followed by a party at Neaderhauser’s home with gifts including gold, china, linens, and silverware donated by family and friends.
Firefighters arrived about 2 pm Friday to the Hutchinson residence at 209 Seneca street. Attic blaze destroyed most of the house, all furniture removed, studs standing. Cause suspected to be defective fire. loss about 1000 dollars insured. Alarm from box 41. Viers agency carried 1000 dollars on house and goods.
Sarah E Hamacher died at her Silver Creek home Thursday. Anna Krouse aged about 76 died Thursday at 2 30 pm four miles west on the Ft. Wayne road. John H Henderson died at his North Defiance home Thursday night at 10 25, age 19 years 6 months 22 days. Funeral services held for Krouse and Henderson with church officiants Rev Spannuth and Rev Metzer. Remains interred Riverside cemetery. Henderson leaves a father two sisters and a brother.
The Defiance board of health met with members Gorman Eberle Miller Duerk Deindoerfer Bohlman Frick present. Vaults cleaned 61 and seven new vaults built. reports accepted. Officers urged repairs to a rotten well cover near East Defiance and lower cemetery sewer mouth while planning a pond drainage at Trompabrickyard nuisance site. Adjourned after approving privy vault clearance bill and assessing costs to lots 40 and 41 in Phelps Addition.
In Mena Arkansas on June 24 1899 a nine pound girl was born to Mr and Mrs F H Daniels at 6 30 am both well. The Hendricks college buildings contract has been let for 8500 dollars to be finished by September 28. The courthouse project remains stalled with bids sought to complete it. Mention of Mr J C Byers formerly of Bryan Ohio and Mr Culkins of Defiance. Many Ohio residents noted in the write up.
A Civil War memoir excerpt recounts the Ohio River voyage to Fort Henry and Fort Donelson from Cincinnati to Paducah. It follows the 6th Ohio Infantry's landing, early combat, fort surrenders, and a unit’s foraging exploits, with notes on Company B and wartime hardships.
Powdered foot remedy claimed to cure swollen smarting nervous feet and bunions. It praised for making tight shoes feel easy and relieving sweatiness callouses and tired feet. Offered by mail or in stores for 25 cents with a free trial.
June 24 1855 saw Williams county first Republican organization formed. This year’s reunion found only four original members still alive John Cummins aged 77 RH Haughey McLee W Whunsman Simon Waterson 69. They remain steadfast in faith praising the party’s 44 year record.
Gilbert Root and his wife of Six Corners visited the city on Thursday. Root is a subscriber to the Express and was among the callers.
Minnie Schultz petitions probate court for divorce from Charle Schultz after a marriage on March 9 1894. She seeks custody of their child Clayton Schultz amid alleged extreme cruelty and names L B Peasle as counsel for the plaintiff.
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