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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
5
City and surrounding area papers report on Royal Arcanum affairs for Dr John L Scott death and widow payment, town business closures, farm and hardware trades, legal actions, and social notices including births and visits. Various residents in Defiance county engage in daily trades, bids awarded for sidewalk cement, and community meetings continue.
A Hicksville column covers a Thursday wedding of Mrs. Vina Moore to Joseph Fish and a large turnout. Local notes report visits, accidents, arrests, a rattlesnake exhibit, a fatal illness of Chas Fisher, boat company changes, and planned improvements, plus church events and a civic rail line vote.
London dispatches summarize a blue book on the rebels in South Africa. General De Wet harasses British lines, splits his force along railways, and the Orange River column reports scarce rations and exhausted horses. Pretoria advances claim Stevenson’s brigade crossed the Elands River and Hamilton took Doornkraal.
Elijah Clark, a Black man who attacked 18 year old Susan Priest, was taken from the Huntsville jail by a mob and lynched near the crime scene. His body was shot full of bullets. Sheriff Fulgham defended the prisoner until a tar and feather fueled blaze forced him to evacuation. William Vining was shot and severely wounded while trying to break through the crowd.
Township meetings occur between now and Brunersburg county convention September 5 6 with sessions in Dry Creek UB July 22 Farmer Union July 29 Lost Creek Presbyterian August 5 East Farmer Union August 12 and Lost Creek Lutheran August 19. North Delaware reports seven officers five teachers and 88 attendees with 422 dollars in offerings. Joseph Clark Ohio Sunday School secretary will attend Brunersburg on September 5 6. send news to E D Goller Ney.
An advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a permanent cure for constipation. It lists 10c and 25c prices and offers a money back guarantee if C C C fails.
In Defiance Ohio on June 30 1900 Gottleib Name writes to John M Pattison president of Union Central Life Cincinnati praising the cancellation of his policy and the balance check received via F T Betts local agent. He says he and his wife will apply for new policies and urges others to consider life insurance with the company.
Acknowledges friends who aided Anna Carr and family during the illness and passing of Belle Carr. Expresses heartfelt gratitude and notes that love remains strong despite the loss. Signed by Anna Carr, C. Carr, and M. Carr.
A classic footwear advert describes Allen's Foot-Ease powder that relieves tight shoes and bunions. It promises instant foot relief, prevents swelling and blisters, and soothes sweating feet. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free trial package from Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy NY.
Honolulu reports show dissatisfaction with Governor Doles registration boards in Hawaii. Objection targets the Republican composition of the panels rather than individuals. no Democrats are identified on the island boards aside from R C Searle of Maui, with only one or two possibly undeclared Republicans.
An advertisement claims No-To-Bac makes weak men strong and offers Curefeed and sample free. It states the product costs 50 cents or one dollar and is available at all druggists. The text cites Earling Co of Chicago or New York as distributors.
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