22 Jun 1899
Page 10
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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1899
Page
10
Defiance Ohio post office records show a weekly paper offering 81 in advance subscriptions per year with savings for prepayment. The item notes rates for different payment terms and urges readers to pay in advance, implying campaign rhetoric for the 1900 election year.
A pugilist often raises the stage after winning a fight and the stage itself cannot defend against such bravado.
George Fred Williams of Massachusetts rejects recognizing the German boom while already arranged for another funeral service farther west.
Gov. McMillin of Tennessee says William Jennings Bryan appears stronger, based on pressure measurements of Bryan’s voice. The remark reflects political optimism amid campaign signals.
Despite expansion signs in the fireworks trade this year, critics nicknamed anti-imperialists oppose grand displays and favor modest pin wheel celebrations.
The nation recorded 581 business failures in May, down from 955 in the same month last year. The data underline a sharp downturn in the economy, even as analysts weigh deeper causes and futures.
Hon. David Bennet y Hill performs a multilingual silent imitation reflecting careful study and disciplined effort. The brief piece notes the unusual demonstration by the public figure and hints at the demanding work behind such linguistic finesse.
IJAVANAs striking cabmen act violently as if led by a local Debs. They have achieved little beyond making walking popular as the dispute continues with no clear demand met.
General Grosvenor spoke at the White House on Tuesday declaring Judge Nash would win by a normal majority. He added Senator Foraker’s stump efforts would signal loyalty to the able nominee.
A Western Populist hints that cyclones hitting Wisconsin and Minnesota were caused by the gold standard and the Money Power, arguing the standard currency policy fuels natural disasters. He presents a partisan interpretation of recent storms.
A newborn girl in St Louis was named Dewella to honor Admiral Dewey but may be nicknamed Dewey as she grows up. The article notes the mismatch between the formal name and a traditional boyish nickname.
Geologists uncover Wyoming fossil remains of an immense creature estimated at 40 000 pounds. Some researchers speculate the animal could be the ancient precursor to the modern Money Demon octopus.
The Chicago Record portrait of Col. Henderson credits his mother for shaping his character and will. Born in Illinois, raised in Iowa, he joined the Civil War as a private and rose to colonel after enlistment. A leg amputation and steadfast nerve define his wartime service, later leading to a legal career and sixteen straight years in Congress with growing majorities.
The Masonic fraternity will lease the third story of the Vocke block at Perry and Washington streets. Vocke Bros. will furnish and fit the space, with detailed rooms including ante room reception hall main hall banquet hall property rooms and kitchen. The walls will feature emblematic decorations and electric lighting, aiming to create one of the finest lodge rooms in northwestern Ohio overlooking the city river and farms beyond.
A Cincinnati observer noted 40 years ago that clearing forests would invite deadly cyclones. The 1858 Buchanan's Journal of Man article cited Daniel Vaughn, a contributor, who warned governments to legislate reforestation. He linked storms to deforestation and urged planting trees to blunt cyclone force.
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing drink for children and adults to replace coffee. It claims Grain-O tastes like Nestle coffee when prepared properly, aids digestion, strengthens nerves, and is not a stimulant. The price is about 15 to 25 cents, roughly four times coffee.
The Cleveland Leader argues Chicago editorials attack Senator Foraker and deny Democratic plots to unseat him. It says Ohio Republicans reject the notion of a McKinley administration conspiracy and note harmony in the GOP. The piece insists the editor acts alone and not as a partisan proxy.
The Sir Knight Maccabees honored Commander E E Root on his 58th birthday during Thursday drill night. A surprise banquet with fern-decorated tables preceded speeches and a mahogany silver topped cane engraved Ft. Defiance Tent 156 June 15, 1899 presented in Root’s name.
Harry Hill travels to Tennessee to join his brother Edward who heads a new Illinois Central Ry. branch near Memphis. Harry becomes part of the engineering corps in charge of the line project.
Report covers Jacob Helm arrest near Garrett Indiana for criminal assault on two Smith girls aged 9 and 11. Vigilantes mobbed Auburn jail seeking action before Sheriff Hathaway and Deputy Hartford protected him. Obituaries note Eliza Vinegar and Arlie Shutters demise with funeral arrangements listed.
A pleasant recital by Misses Minnie Sutphen and Annette Hooker at Miss Sutphen’s home featured Schubert and De Koven pieces performed by Hooker, Haymaker, Foust, Geiger and others before about eighty guests. A later party at Rev. B W Single’s home for his granddaughter Margueretta Minsel involved twenty three children with tea, games, a luncheon, and a bus ride home.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease as a universal remedy for swollen feet bunions blisters and callous spots. It promises instant relief for tight shoes corns and growing nails with a trial package available free by mail and retail price of fifteen cents.
A large reception at the home of Dr and Mrs P P Pope drew three to four hundred guests who toured decorated rooms and verandas lit with Japanese lanterns. The Misses Blanche Potters Bessie Squire and Mildred Pope greeted visitors while Fanny Rife Frances Wilhelm Nellie Richardson and Freeda Boyer directed refreshments. The event featured a guest autograph collection and guests praised the hosts as they prepare to move to Lakeside around July 1 before September conference.
The State convention elected officers led by Mrs. Eva Sheeler of Cleveland as president and Mrs. Rose Miller of Defiance as senior vice president. Other appointees include Miss Minnie Treecott Alliance as instituting officer and Miss Bertha Martin Massillon as inspector. Delegates Ida Huddleston and Bertha Martin head to the National convention in Philadelphia. a dinner adjournment preceded a picnic on the Laurina steamers at Independence Dam.
Miss Frances Wilhelm hosted a pink themed luncheon at her home on Wednesday for six guests including Miss Mildred Loveridge. The five course meal featured pink decorations and a bouquet of pink roses as the post of honor. Guests included Misses Bessie Kirtley Helen Jarvis Violet Kittner Bessie Jarvie Addie Loveridge Clara Pope and Mildred Loveridge.
The Wabash Railway completed two stone abutments for a new North Clinton street bridge and left work idle for two weeks. The old grade crossing ordinance remains law, risking repeal by the council. Critics blame Republican members for not opposing the Democratic faction and the costly bridges.
A chatter notes county officials own the County Record to shield politics. They allegedly bought it to control its voice and call opposing Ex Press coverage a black Republican lie.
The three year old daughter of Will Colwell, who lives three miles east of town, picked up a hatchet while playing Friday and cut off the third finger of her left hand. Dr. Huffman treated the wound.
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