27 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1899
Page
1
Governor George K. Nash Franklin and Lieutenant Governor John A Caldwell Hamiltonare named. Supreme Court judge W. M. Davis Marion Attorney General John M. Sheets Ottawa State Treasurer I B Cameron Columbiana State Auditor W D Guilbert Noble Board of Public Works Frank A Huffman Van Wert listed.
The report notes ongoing disturbances with boys and birds entering a calf pasture. A fire that destroyed the Toledo elevator is blamed on a heated journal. Chemicals used to preserve meat are causing stomach problems for Cincinnati residents.
Analyzed report shows silver advocates confronting political resistance in Ohio while pursuing public speaking engagements to secure their salaries, signaling a strategic but challenging campaign effort.
Elain Root of New York is appointed secretary of war and must prove a vigorous rooter to satisfy all sides.
An East Toledo saloon keeper was fined 50 dollars for violating the Sunday closing law and selling liquor to minors. The case marks a new wrinkle for Toledo authorities.
The first public play ground in Toledo was opened today featuring diverse apparatus for children's pleasure and muscle development. The local praise highlighted the contribution to community recreation and well being.
Ephor Cochran of Toledo Avenue speaks about removing John R. McLean from the Democratic party. McLean is described as a consistent Democratic leader currently recalled from the party.
Talks arise of moving H. Clay Evans from pensions to another government branch. A G A R committee investigating the Evans department found most complaints stem from laws rather than the commissioner.
During a thunder storm people should seek shelter indoors away from trees and drafts. The text warns that most lightning deaths come from carelessness or ignoring basic safety rules, urging use of proper precautions to stay safe.
The Wild West show to perform in Defiance on August 15 will pitch tents on a purchased ground near North Defiance. The spectacle includes crossing the Wa bash railway track in balloons and is expected to draw visitors from towns well beyond Defiance.
The Defiance chronicle recalls a 1892 city council record on grade crossings with seven votes for the plan, including five Democrats and two Republicans, amid Wabash Railway injunctions and bridge alterations. It notes delays, plan proposals, and a missing bridge chord delaying Second Street Bridge reopening to next spring.
A striking Cleveland streetcar conductor murders a boy, prompting city officials to vow heroic city-wide measures. Officials say no grievance justifies murder and call for swift justice and safety reforms in the wake of the incident.
A special city council meeting with Conkle Morse Marshall Schneider Helmick and Groselle reviewed Rae and Monroe engineering plans for an 81 by 43 foot electric plant. They outlined bid advertising procedures and payment terms, adopting a resolution to accept the specs and a second $200 estimate for their work.
The piece accuses Democrats of reviving 1896 free silver tactics with paid speakers on streets. It charges W E Decker of Paulding with funding horn and hat passes, suggesting silver mine owners bankroll agents to stir Democratic support while ordinary Democrats gain nothing.
Names of residents visiting relatives and traveling to towns in nearby counties. Socials, farm updates, livestock, and local happenings including a bowery dance and birthdays. School and church notes feature heavily with village notes and sermons.
Defiance residents and relatives visit the Children’s Home throughout the week. Names include W H Switzer and multiple Defiance couples, with visits from Archibald Ney Toledo Ayersville Hicksville Milford township and Defiance areas. Mae Hall also saw C W Brown’s company.
Miss Ogden and Miss Heater of Defiance college spent Saturday with Miss M Dell Adams. Mrs. Ira Tracy has been ill for the past few days. The Blancharde and Smiths of Highland township held a family reunion at the Sherman Blanchard homestead in honor of Mrs S Tracht of Galion Ohio on Sunday July 23.
Evansport and North Defiance residents visit relatives and attend church. Families welcomed a new baby boy to Dr. Frank L Miller in Noble township. Courtship, visits, and travel noted as the community marks a quiet weekend.
Tiffin Township reports gravel workers have resumed their assignment on the Alex Hane project. Nearby, J H Neaderhauser surveyed horse purchases, while J R Neaderhauser handles timber for remodeling at H Neaderhauser’s house. Sam Rath & Co. plans to buy a new threshing separator and blower. Albert Siler returned home from building work in Paulding.
Peter Clemens harvests oats this week while Oscar Dils drives up from Napoleon to check the farm, noting local labor and movement.
In a terse county note a planned clever hurl was foiled by rain. Patriotism endures in the community as crowds gathered at John Brenner's, while Dave Miller's team reported threshing progress.
Peter Horning was in Napolleon Friday. Peter Baker spent Friday in Napolleon. Henry Wolf of Ayersville is threshing this week.
Mrs Chas Myers and her niece Nellie Daub visited Mrs Frank Porter Sunday. Grace Kibble of Hartsburg visits Miss Gertie Sanford. Mary Spoon of Fostoria and Edna Hensel of Miller City visit Miss Eina Myers. Cora Skiver of Defiance calls on Miss Florence Gilts. Dr Rigirist of Arcadia Wisconsin guests OS Mansfield.
A village bulletin recounts oat cutting progress and wheat thrashing yields with good berry quality. Spring barley yields 40 to 50 bushels per acre. Visitors Jacob Kinzer and Mrs Kinzer stay with Speiths before returning to Paulding. Local building, health, road openings, near drowning incident, and a possible suicide report are noted along with residents moving in and out.
The Metzler barn in Evansport was destroyed by a Monday lightning fire. Monday rain kept hucksters in town. A social Saturday night drew a large crowd. Dan Krotz of Defiance visited Tuesday, Emery Yeager of Pioneer stayed a few days. The storm damaged corn. Squire Orahood remains busy. Guardian R L Christy will escort James and Homer to Xenia for the Soldiers and Sailors Orphan's home. Wm Skeys moved back to town. Defiance youths were seen on the streets Sunday. Girls look out.
Earl Rath of Defiance is employed as a farm hand by F. H. Bock in Germany, per local notes.
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