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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
5
Ad offers advance and postpaid subscriptions for the weekly paper from Defiance Ohio with annual rates and discounts. Included is a historical verse about “Free Silver Bryan” and a satirical note on Tamany supplying ice, reflecting period political humor.
The statement asserts that Boer envoys will not mistake Sulzer for the government, indicating a separation between Sulzer’s position and official policy. This clarifies diplomatic stances amid wartime tensions and political ambiguity.
The United States railroads, described as the world's greatest commercial arteries, are expanding in line with public sentiment. The piece argues Democratic politicians may prolong war in South Africa to gain political advantage by misrepresenting the President's stance.
The Continental Mews notes Memorial Day observed in Continental as Desecration Day with a balloon ascent a bowery dance and a large sale of wet goods. Opinion includes approval of the Vews assessment of the situation.
New York bankers report lending abroad to France of 15 million dollars as a sign of current profit seeking. They express hope for more favorable conditions at home and note prosperity is tied to overseas financing activity.
The board lists members Davis Gleason Winn Gorman Fisher Ort and Sass. Minutes approved. Overdrawn orders total 977.33. Bills approved include Lind 787 Houck 350 Scharffenb rzer 500 Winteries 600 Marshall 300 Evening News 30 Herald 4 50 Standard Oil 605 EXPRESS 1 25 Peoples Gas 2 25 Sept. Mitchell says graduating class will attend services at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church for baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Doherty. Diplomas signed. Next meeting June 18. Commencement June 14.
Christ Degrea died this morning at 7 o'clock at his home one mile west of Ayersville aged 77. The funeral is set for Tuesday at 2 pm from the house and the remains will be interred in Ayersville cemetery.
Special correspondent details a journey from Defiance to Washington on a B and O line via Wheeling. He praises mountain scenery, discusses landmarks including the Capitol, Library of Congress, War Navy and State buildings, the White House, and Smithsonian, and notes the Lincoln monument's height and visibility. He mentions the census building near the Capitol and plans to describe more sites later.
The June term of common pleas court opened at 9am with Judge Hubbard. The grand jury was impanelled and foreman John Dickerhoof sworn in. Several case assignments for June 7 to June 15 were listed, with multiple trials and disposals noted including defaults and settlements.
In Defiance the Democratic primaries produced a crowded field with Uncle Jerry McCarty dominating the sheriff contest, nearly tying with the rest of the contenders combined. Peter Coressel won a narrow nomination as the field faced future tests with Hill Schumacher Spangler Rasor withdrawing left to rally for November.
Fragmentary OCR lists officials and candidates with partial vote totals for the county. Names include Henry Schumacher Peter Coressei John Spangler W I Rath, W L Gill, David Rasor, and officers INFIRMARY DIRECTOR W W Wilson and CORONER Dr R B Cameron with incomplete figures 46 64 39.
The board awarded a $530 contract to King Bridge Co of Cleveland for a 40 foot bridge between Mark and Delaware townships and a $468 contract to Bracket Bridge Co for a 36 foot bridge in Mark township sections 25 and 36.
The anniversary program and social by the college societies drew a large crowd. Dell Adams entertained with a comic recital after the debate was omitted due to an absent participant. Guests enjoyed a social hour with strawberries ice cream and cake. a musical recital is promised tonight with free admission.
E D Henry has left Singer and now handles Domestic New Home and White sewing machines with payments plans. His headquarters are at U S Express office 415 Clinton Street where he invites friends to visit for bargains and demonstrations.
An advertisement promotes Drummond Medicine Co products as a universal cure for rheumatism. It claims rapid, multi point action, urges readers to contact New York for remedies, and notes agents are wanted.
The Knights of Pythias have elected officers for the lodge. CC Frank Schlosser, VC W S Hilton, prelate H L Powell, matA BB Thomas, 1G T J Leaming, OG CF Aschbacher, Master of the work George Washington Kirk.
Hicksville reporters note a new B and O railroad lease for a large ground plot north of town to house workers and a private blacksmith shop. A steam shovel is active and hundreds may soon be employed. A new passenger depot is promised, treasury gains from saloon receipts, and local improvements continue amid a busy boom period.
Mrs. Moors remains dangerously ill as boiler work proceeds on the B and O track elevation. Mrs. Rev Thomas and Mrs J W Wright hosted 8 S class gathering with ice cream and cake. A Hugher son recovers from paralysis, a June ME church convention is set for June 12 and 13 with Best talent to discuss topics. Dr Burch to lecture on Kings and Queens of the Twentieth Century. Desciple church Children’s day raised 125. evening crowd overflowed.
W A Hendershot of Fulton county Pa arrives at Defiance college to enter the normal term starting June 11. Enoch Layton of Marion Ind visits to arrange entry into the term. Judge Bowersox and wife from Ste will visit Dr and Mrs Latchaw during commencement. Berea college Ky will visit Friday July 8. Prof N L T Nelson appointed to chair of natural science at Defiance for next year. Judge Bowersox urged to hear this evening. Judge Hubbard Thursday evening to oversee dormitory. They will move from Clermontville in August. Rev C O Brown and wife hosted in honor of Judge and Mrs Bowersox at college parlor. Pres Latchaw to attend Quarterly meeting at Tiffin river U B church Saturday and Sunday with Rev WH Clay presiding. Services Saturday evening and Sunday morning and evening. Cordial invitation to all.
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