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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
4
Indications point to a harmonious but fixed county convention for the Democratic nominees in Deane County. The Democratic trust organs have already chosen a ticket and expect the candidates to accept the result gracefully, while back townships prepare for a festive gathering.
A fragmentary dialogue from a 19th century contest era discusses a city workhouse, a special committee, and accusations of a newspaper trust. Figures like Phillip Young and Asa Toberan appear amid hints of county political rivals, nominees, and reform talk.
The piece argues fasting could be a cheap disease remedy but laments it may not gain traction while wet goods shops remain in business.
Iowa reports total farm product value of 365 million dollars, leading the nation in output. Illinois ranks second with 345 million. Meanwhile Illinois has the highest farm values, totalling 2.604 billion dollars.
In a speech, Mr. Bryan warned voters that a wobbly platform erodes trust. The piece recalls 1896 and 1900 when Democrats shifted toward Populism and notes the impact on figures like Hon. Dave Meekinson in the Fifth district.
For sale by Weisenburger and Emery. A traveler expresses resolve to cross rough routes seeking Rocky Mountain Tea amid harsh conditions.
The Conneaut Daily Post Herald notes the Southern Carnival company drew thousands last night, with about five thousand in town and another thousand from Ashtabula. Merchants report strong business as organizers praise moral, well behaved shows and the manager Riess’s commitment to clean entertainment.
Special to Express. Columbus July 30 Mrs Annie T Miller charged with using the United States mail for fraud and blackmail spent Tuesday in the county jail. She arranged bond but papers cannot reach from Cincinnati until today. The warrant against attorney Thomas H Steele was withdrawn pending further investigation. Miller and husband made sensational statements she denied blackmail yet admitted demanding and receiving money from men. She denied receiving 2000 from a brewer and hinted her attorney kept much of it. Husband J P Miller said he knew of improper relations with many men and withdrew divorces to lead a decent life as a Catholic.
Henry Graver and family visit Ed Dirr and family Lun ce. Ed Rath family, and mother visited in Holgate Sun ate Lydia Foss and Laura Demland. visited Minnie and Katie Wahl Sunday. are busy threshing. Frank see for Theable Baley bags Wm Demland and Jacob Dirr, Sunday. Tracey is unable to do her house work. Ray Miller and Willie Geiger called on their cousins, Clyde and Earl Demland, Sun- Reese Farmers here were too busy to attend the show at Defi ance Wednesday. The school house in district No. 4 is now framed. Chas Bauer is the con tractor.
Akron July 30 good people of Wadsworth backed the saloon side under the Beal law, winning the election by 92. Wet supporters hired all available rigs to transport voters, while dry supporters faced a long walk to the polls. After results, wet followers celebrated late into the night.
Mrs Edward Axup visiting her parents in Wooster is spared when a sparrow-hunting boy fires a Flobert rifle through a screen door. A bullet grazes an infant in her arms and enters Mrs Axup's left shoulder, causing a dangerous wound. The incident occurred at a July dinner.
A CA Asterlin TPA and agent RJ Hamilton announce a biennial San Francisco meeting Aug 11–22 1902 with low return limits. Tickets on sale Aug 1–16. The Niagara Falls excursion Aug 19 travels via Nickel Plate to Toronto Thousand Islands and Montreal with details from Fort Wayne agents.
Low rate excursion tickets on Nickel Plate line on sale August 6 to 8 inclusive. Get full information on stopovers and return limit from nearest agent or C A sterlin T PA Ft Wayne or RJ Hamilton agent Ft Wayne Ind.
Weekly list of uncalled letters for Defiance Ohio ending July 29 1902 includes gentlemen Eric Anderson A Blanchard John Crome Otto Fisher Archie Hilliard Frank Milligan Dr Jay W Morrison Irvin Schoon over C F Tobey E Wells and ladies Miss Florence Budd Emma Carpenter Miss Pearl Hart Mrs Kate L Motherspaugh Miss Sadie Muff If not claimed in 14 days they go to the dead letter office Advertised please state date of list when calling.
Washington July 30 farmers near Fayette County Ohio say the wheat harvest is about complete with minimal damage. The crop is described as the largest and best ever raised in Fayette County, a leading wheat producing area.
Mrs Philip Johns and daughter and Mrs C H Wallace of Sherwood spent Wednesday July 16 at the Infirmary. Blake Partee of Evansport made a short call July 20. John McCalla and wife of Hicksville visited his sister Sunday. A Sniders of Evansport called and Director Wilson and wife with Mr George Shull and wife of Hicksville spent July 27 at the Infirmary. Moon of Noble township visited one day this week. Mrs S E Sanford daughter Helen and Mrs H C Leaders called on Mrs J O Wisler Thursday. Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry offers relief for dysentery diarrhoea sea sickness and nausea. Pleasant to take and harmless.
Skunktown residents frequent visits include Fred Granger visiting A Scott on Monday and Frank Wiseman hosting Mr and Mrs Peck in Holgate. The Free Baptist quarterly meeting drew attendees and Frog Pond Chapel plans a Saturday night service inviting all.
Virgil Pepple was arrested in Chicago and brought to Lima charged with criminal assault on Emma Geiger, a girl under 16. The affidavit was sworn by C Geiger, her father. Pepple had allegedly married the girl to hide her shame, then left with authorities in Chicago. He waived examination and was bound over for trial in $1000.
Special train Saturday July 19 leaves Bellevue at 7 a m arrives Chicago 4 30 p m Tickets good return until Monday July 21 for details on rates and stops contact local Nickel Plate agent or C A Asterlin TPA Ft Wayne Ind £ 46
Nickel Plate road offers a special Chautauqua Lake excursion on July 25 with reduced ticket rates. Return extension to August 26 available by depositing the return portion with the joint agent at Chautauqua Lake. See local ticket agents or contact C Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana or R J Hamilton agent Fort Wayne Indiana 154.
Walt offers an excursion to Niagara Falls via the Nickel Plate road on Tuesday August 19 at very low rates. See your local ticket agent for details and exact pricing.
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