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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
8
An eight year old girl drawn tears from large crowds with vocal gifts at a Piqua rally. She sings for Jesus and has led eight converts in a single meeting series. Parents are urged to recognize and nurture rare talent for future impact. Columbus May 4.
The Eagles in Cheyenne Wyoming have granted President Roosevelt a life membership in the order, recognizing his leadership and service.
A member of a Western band greeted the president in Idaho by riding his horse backward. The incident hints he may have been a Democrat from 1904 seeking a political issue.
A New York prophet forecasts New York City reaching a population of 27,000,000 before the century ends. The remark is noted in a playful exchange with Chicago's city directory multiple man.
Several backers of a get rich quick venture received a final payment amounting to 2 percent of their principal. The remaining 98 percent yields a dividend far lower than the promised 10 percent monthly interest.
Col Myron T Herrick trims for campaign work by becoming familiar with the automobile. He enjoys the sport and, traveling through the state next fall with his "green devil" he will likely serve as his own chauffeur.
The article states the Democratic ticket of Joan L. Zimmerman for governor and John H. Clarke for US senator may be announced soon. It suggests a peace between Tom L. Johnson and John R. McLean and notes Cincinnati and Cleveland Democratic bosses seeking reconciliation.
A sizeable delegation attends the Toledo Baptist Association meeting led by moderator Rev. Gerald I. Richards. Membership gains total 365 for the year with baptisms 220 and missions contributions reaching $5403.56. The program covers devotional services, church letters, evangelistic talks, state work, Bible school topics, and planned events including a trolley ride to Island Park.
Brooksville residents Belle Gilbert and her son Jimmie traveled to Ottawa. Charles Garlinger and wife visited Evansport relatives. Charles Brown drove to Defiance. George Carver also went to Defiance. Mae Eric Keoppe attended Evansport Friday. Alice Hall visited Laura Keoppe Friday evening. A Wednesday wind and hail storm damaged trees fences and window lights. Danes Garlinger from Evansport helped M. D. Hall with plowing and corn tasks last week. Wait Figley and wife visited Defiance Friday.
In mayor's court Monday morning Harvey Starigg and Eugene Grath among others faced status updates and hearings. Ben Burford and John Dorothy were bound over to common pleas. a robbery incident at Cunningham hotel prompted police investigation and arrest attempts. A Lexington lawyer Thornton is noted in a satirical aside about imagined violence.
Advertisement for A. W. Chase's Nerve P- medicine described as a cure for nervous exhaustion and low energy. Otto Wagner of Danville Ohio testifies to improved nerve strength. Box price fifty cents at Woodward's Drug Store and Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo New York with labeled signature.
The article notes that American manufacturers cannot meet government artillery demand, so Germany or another country is appealed to. It says U S factories are rushed with orders as part of Republican prosperity and the government must seek foreign help.
The Kan sas report describes a devastating earthquake causing millions in losses and over 20,000 homeless. The growing death toll shocks readers as Kansas joins the appeal to American citizens for quick generosity and aid.
Charles Miller of Ashley Indiana spent last week on business. James Casebeer was in Butler Indiana Saturday. A O Dalrymple and Roy Gruber were in Fort Wayne Sunday. Charles Lewis of Ackerman Lewis sold his shoe business interest and returned to McComb. Mrs L H Hosler visited her son at Tiffin. Will Purdy was at Bryan Saturday. Decoration day drew attention to memorial windows and many other town windows. E M Pettit returned from Ann Arbor. Rev A M Smith of Findlay delivered the Decoration Day address. G F Goodale of near Pontiac visited James Fisher. Multiple local residents influenced by floods in Kansas and beyond. Several names listed at Defiance for Minnie M Browns estate and child Agnes. B&O railroad announces various excursion fares and events through 1903 and 1963, including Sandusky and St Louis trips for conventions and local outings.
An old advertisement promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a quick cure, urging readers with playful verse to try the product at 35 cents from Weisenburger and Emery.
The Wabash announces reduced one way and round trip fares on select dates to Arkansas Colorado Indian Territory Louisiana Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma Texas California and Canada with special excursion to Toledo from Defiance. Many return limits extend to late June and beyond with optional extension for a 50 cent fee.
The ad claims catarrh is a blood based disease cured internally by Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills. It asserts the remedy works on blood and mucous surfaces, uses a physician prescribed formula, and offers testimonials on request. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio as sellers.
The passage highlights brides basking in June sun and attributes charm to Rocky Mountain Tea. It mentions Weisenburger and Emery as references or possible retailers or makers associated with the product or tradition.
A dated price list for hides and animal products includes green beef hides, skunk hides, large dark minks and muskrats, hog cracklings, beeswax and clean tallow. Offers show per hundred weight and per pound rates with contact at Northwestern 508 Bell 158 and 311 Perry Street De fi ance Ohio.
The region is praised for healthful dry air and inspiring scenery with ample hotels and affordable boarding options. Enjoy low round trip and one-way fares with only one night en route from Chicago on the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern line. Illustrated booklets available from W. B Kniskern, P. T. M. Chicago.
An advertise ment promises service via the Nickel Pirate offering modern comforts at a price below regular. Readers are directed to contact the nearest agent or address C A Asterlin, T P A, Fort Wayne Indiana for details.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers half fare travel to Chautauqua Lake N Y on June 16 and 17 for the Conference of the Association of General Secretaries of the Y M C A Tickets are valid for return until June 23 1903.
The notice promotes travel routes to Columbus and several Ohio cities using Toledo or Fostoria and the Hocking Valley line. It highlights newly acquired Pullman high class day coaches and palace parlor cars, asserting a pleasant journey with smooth roadbed, and urges purchasing tickets through Wabash or B&O at no added cost.
Travel offer via the Nickel Plate road to Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota New Mexico Texas Colorado and Utah. Tickets on sale daily June 1 to September 30 with long limits and stopovers. For details contact agents C. Asterlin T. P. A. Ft Wayne Ind or F. L. Ewing Agent Fostoria O. 75.
Market chatter rises over a penny gate linked to DMG E and tied to the influence of Kind You Have GZ and the Borgia circle in recent financial movements. The unusual key name signals potential asset maneuvers.
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