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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1899
Page
4
Defiance Ohio weekly paper announces price 1 year in advance 1 33 percent savings for advance payment. Ind ia declares for gold standard. Buddha backs away from Bryan. circulation details include post office second class matter.
The Fourth of July was celebrated in nearly every civilized country this year, reflecting broad international observance and shared appreciation for the holiday.
Colorado plans to display a life sized solid gold statue of a girl at the Paris Exposition. The exhibit emphasizes the state’s free silver stance in a bold display of wealth and policy.
A fragment quotes a friend urging Secretary Alger’s associate to avoid placing trust in Pingree, suggesting discreet warning against overreliance on the rival. The remark reflects political caution in the era’s public discourse.
Jupee James H Day of the circuit court will seek the Democratic nomination for supreme court at the convention in August.
The Toledo Commercial has been sold to Democratic politician Geo. W. Hull. Hull vows to run the paper as an independent publication.
A Union veteran in this state named John J. Hulinger from Wooster has asked the Government to reduce his pension by half.
More than fifty new cotton mills are under construction in the Southern States, and forty mills already operating are being enlarged. Prosperity seems to have established permanent headquarters there.
Germany states it will not sign any Hague agreement to limit her army and navy. The nation views war as the sole means to achieve its aims and maintain peace through strength.
The passage notes that no two figures in the country speak less on expansion than Mr. Cleveland and ex-Queen Liliuokalani. Their notable silence is described as dense enough to crush glass.
The Toledo Press notes a popular idea and the Toledo Bee hints at a public interest in naming Ohio's most beautiful woman. It suggests many men might vote, while recognizing the challenge for married club members to participate.
Spain endures a lively season of home made riots as the nation faces a continuing catalogue of national troubles and seeks further upheaval.
Boston expresses strong approval of Admiral Dewey making his first American landing in New York and believes this choice is beyond question in fitness.
Defiance county begins rural free delivery on July 5 with Route A under H T May Route B under Geo M Hartman Route C under Frank Humbert and the post office employing seventeen people including postmaster C J Thompson. First trip totals: Route A 71 Route B 64 Route C 165. Albert Anderson and Chas Dittmer are confirmed as 3rd class mail carriers at $600 yearly.
Charles Krotz of North Defiance says a dog near his farm Monday was believed to be mad. No other animal is known to be bitten. City residents are urged to muzzle their dogs as the police plan a general cleaning up of unmuzzled dogs in a few days.
Alphy Smith 13 was shot in the left hand by Frank Hopper at Washington and Arabella streets at about 6 pm Tuesday. A 22 short revolver shattered the little finger knuckle and passed through the palm. Dr MB Stevens dressed the wound. The incident underscores the danger of revolvers in boys' hands.
Dr. G. F Webb of Cleveland Ohio patents a body battery with multiple electrodes and copper wires designed to send electric current to various body parts without flesh damage. He offers several electrode forms to treat different organs and cites testimonials from physicians and the press confirming his success.
From a diary by M. B. Loop, Ex., 6sth O. W. L., recounting the Dover camp in 1862, heavy losses at Dover, disease, and the regiment’s early hardships on the march toward Fort Donelson and Pittsburg Landing. Comrades reflect on courage, pay day, and the toll of war.
A special city council session on Saturday included members Abele Conkle Helmick Schneider and Marshall. The agenda covered passage of a claim ordinance for the city pay roll street commissioner pay and ward expenditures with Feigenbaum Hall contracted for painting the Fourth ward hall and hose wagon. The meeting adjourned after no further business.
Dr Dwight B Taylor arrives in Norwalk after contracting typhoid in Cuba while serving in the army of occupation. He spent a week in Havana hospital, sailed on the Dixie, landed in Savannah in June, and is now with his family. He previously served three months at Knoxville division hospital where he earned high regard from Co M and the Sixth Regiment.
A basket meeting is scheduled at Dickman’s Grove one mile east of the Children’s home. Rev J K Alwood DD will preach at 10 30 am and 8 pm with AE Ritter as pastor. Everybody invited.
Washington Township residents and friends gathered Saturday afternoon to celebrate Jos Lichty’s 70th birthday. Mrs Will Stuckman died Saturday evening from blood poisoning. funeral at New Bethel Church led by Rev Slow. Local farming notes report crops fair, wheat poor, clover hay scarce, and a recent ditch hearing held June 29 with Defiance next on July 25.
On Wednesday July 15 Marshal B Chaney of Padding county and Miss Emma Murphy of Hicksville completed the marriage formalities at Squire C H Hunter's office after visiting Judge J H Hockman. The ceremony was performed in the squire's cheerful style and the couple left rejoicing.
Defiance defeated Lima in both ends of a doubleheader at Ottawa Tuesday by scores of 8 to 6 and 12 to 5. Ulrich Archambeault and Wiebach led the batteries, with Pete Haley, A E Ralston, and Danny Burt joining the lineup. Manager Orville Baker reported park opening delays due to unfinished grand stand work. date to be announced.
The Al Kiser farm in Defiance township starts drilling on July 4 with hopes of striking oil. Locals expect a major benefit if successful. Fire chief cautions riders to stay out of truck tracks to avoid blame during alarms. Mayor urged to enforce safety order. National convention of the United Poets of America in Richmond July 13 to 16 with Wabash rail fare: round trip from July 10 to 12, final limit July 31, extendable to August 15 with conditions.
AC Cameron has been named administrator of the estate of Thos Yeager, deceased. James Elsworth, of this city, a member of company M, collapsed from heat during the Holgate exhibition drill on the 4th and was stretchered home. He was in serious condition briefly but is much improved now. he previously suffered a sun stroke in the South with his regiment last summer and remains heat sensitive.
Miss Fanny Sheffield visited the home Sunday along with Mrs Anna Ball Mrs Bertha Ball and Mrs Martha Kalb. Visitors Friday included Messrs Elford Jefford and J R Kimberly. WCTU and others donated books and candies. Supt A Hall and trustee C W Brown toured Milford township on home business.
Advertisement notes a farm for rent of about 80 or 100 acres. Inquiry should be made at the office referenced as W 29-26.
A pretty wedding took place Tuesday evening at 8 oclock at Jacob Gates home in Tiffin township. Jacob L Linebrink and Dora Partee were wed with Rev. B F Gordon officiating in Ayersville. About 70 guests attended. The couple are well known in Tiffin township and received many presents.
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