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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
4
A quip notes that no human, especially a widow, wields as wide a pretend knowledge as she. The remark frames widowhood as a learned pose, highlighting social stereotypes and irony without naming individuals or events.
A woman wakes her husband to ask if he is sleeping comfortably, hinting she fears being seen as a heedless or negligent wife based on his nighttime rest.
In Fayette county a constable arrested a United States marshal and a justice of the peace ordered payment of a fine. This marks the first state rights victory in many years.
The Crescent News and Democrat clash with the Express over remarks seen as personal against the paper. The editorial voice echoes Jacob while the hand is described as Esau, signaling a partisan critique and heated rhetoric in the latest exchange.
Peter Frank and A Peck with Willie Shepard from North Ridge visited Oren Scott on Sunday. Miss Gladys Mix and Miss Bessie Wiseman were together Sunday. Gottloib Wahl and A Scott were in Defiance, as were A Peck and wife the previous week. Clark and Fred Harter of Ayersville visited Sunday. Miss Mary Upthegrove and her brother from Paulding called Sunday. Henry Ward of Brunersburg works for A Scott this week. Baptismal services at Center Chapel along the river drew a strong turnout Saturday afternoon.
Lawrence Barbillion of 935 Holgate Ave Defiance reports Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a superior tonic for debility nervousness and sleeplessness giving strength steadiness and restful sleep. Sold 50c a box by dealers of Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY each package bears the physician's portrait and signature.
An unknown man staggered into the path of a Dayton and Xenia transit car in Xenia and was ground to pieces beneath its wheels. The report notes no further identification at the scene and ongoing investigations.
Miss Anna Hudson, a schoolteacher, succumbed to burns suffered a week earlier in an Aberdeen gas line stove explosion. The tragedy concludes the civilian accident report with Hudson's death recorded in the local hospital.
Marietta reports Jacob Schlarf and Solomon 4treathouse dead after entering an old well at Hes lop to clear it. Georgetreat house is fatally ill from fire damp as the others were overcome during the dangerous task.
Two masked assailants break into the residence of John Hollewell near Middlepoint, beating Mrs. Hollewell. Her husband arrives to find her unconscious on the floor. police investigation underway.
Special to Express reports Senator Foraker favoring the Federal plan of municipal government for Ohio cities over the board plan debated by Senator Hanna and Governor Nash. He prefers Cleveland style governance with possible small modifications and will study further upon returning from Hot Springs, then Cincinnati.
A man calling himself Budd Walsh, 25, rushed to the county jail seeking protection claiming AP reporters pursue him. He said the Chicago Inter Ocean offered $10,000 to anyone who would kill him and will be sent to the asylum.
May Die. Chillicothe dispatch reports a ten year-old girl named Masters was run over by an unknown driver and left unconscious. The incident occurred July 16 with brief details available.
Jos. Hamilton of Wheeling West Virginia was killed here by a train on July 16. The notice also endorses Rocky Mountain Tea as genuine Madison Medicine Co product, priced 35 cents, sold by Weisenburger & Emery.
Regular meeting records show votes on workhouse and health ordinances delayed to August. Edits fix appointment timing, sewer projects on Frances and Dexter streets pass, Washington street sewer inquiry, bids for South Clinton street approved, and sidewalk grades on Second street ordered. Street repairs and paving fund actions noted. Language hints at local political tensions and upcoming campaigns.
Emma Leonard commenced action in the court of common pleas against the city claiming injuries from a July 8 1901 fall on Grove street when she broke her right leg and dislocated her hip after stepping in a trench. Attorneys Henry Newbegin Robert Newbegin and F W Sturdivant represent the plaintiff.
Public enthusiasm in Defiance highlights Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back and kidney pain. Mrs. Andrews of 205 West Water Street reports relief from headaches sleeplessness and fatigue after using the pills. She notes improved kidney function and back pain disappearance and praises FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
A fragmentary local item notes a small dishwashing incident at S F Stock’s home and visits from Mr and Mrs Chas Hall, Frank and Ida Bock. It mentions a lightning strike on Fred Kellermeier’s barn, burning it, and that Northwestern Telephone Co workers pushed ahead on a new line amid a light Monday rain.
Week ending July 15 1902 uncalled letters listed for gentlemen and ladies. Names include Clarence Brown J M Farmer T W Jenny F A Milligan H S Shippey Mrs E G Allen Mrs T E Cummins Mrs Ellen Easley Miss Amy Goharg Miss Edna Mitchell. Uncalled letters after 14 days go to dead letter office. Postmaster C J Thompson signs the notice.
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Brookville families and friends gathered with George Carver while Kath ryn Dunbar visited Defiance. Neil Figley and wife from Bryan visited John Hancock. Harmon Meyer traveled to Defiance. Several residents, including Mrs Snider of Indiana, returned home after visiting relatives. haying winds down as wheat harvest nears. Harmon Meyer’s illness improves slowly.
The Nickel Plate line advertises Sunday pleasure trips with one fare round trip and group rates for five or more passengers within a hundred miles, returning the same day. The Wabash offers a special excursion from Defiance at 7 20 am to connect with the Greyhound steamer to Detroit with a 4 30 pm return from Detroit and Toledo options at 7 35 and 9 30 pm. Fare is 1 50 for the round trip.
Special Nickel Plate train Saturday July 19 leaves Bellevue at 7:00 a m for Chicago arriving 4:30 p m Tickets valid for return until Monday July 21 For rates and intermediate stops contact Nickel Plate agent or write C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind
The fragment lists unit prices for various goods with units per 100 pounds and per item. It shows amounts like 644 to Te Ib 200 each and 1.10 each, plus 36e and 4¢ per item, with 45e and 30¢ per 100 pounds and other small charges.
In a tense matchup, Barber edges Freecorn by a slim margin to claim a crucial win. Freecorn fought hard, but Barber secured the late-point advantage to seal the result.
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