Evenings and Democrat Discontent at County Convention
The Defiance county Republican scene reports mixed feelings from Eveningers and Democrats after last Tuesday's congressional convention. Delegates pledged to support Charles Dick for National committeeman if endorsed by the administration, while Defiance hopes for a county delegate to the National convention. Despite opposing factions aiming to derail Republican unity, local Republicans stay confident, claiming strength and a history of beating foes with firm party loyalty as 1900 approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Dick
Defiance County
Fifth District
Wm. McKinley
Expansion of our principles means rights for all
Father Stafford spoke to the Loyal Legion in Washington on February 22 asserting that the flag’s spread embodies the spirit of 1776 and that expansion of American principles must be limited to ensure right and justice for every man, wherever the flag flies.
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Father Stafford
Meeting of the
Loyal Legion
Washington, D. C
Altgeld Plans Retirement to Advise Democrats
ALTGELD announces he will retire from active politics and become a confidential adviser to the Democratic party. The possibility of an injunction to restrain that adviser role is discussed as a potential next step.
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Altgeld
Democratic Party
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets Candy Cathartic
An old ad boasts Cascarets as a cure for constipation with druggists offering refunds. The minute-long copy promotes a candy like laxative, promising relief and urging readers to buy for permanent relief.
Bryan Compared to Lincoln A Grotesque Spectacle
A critical column argues William Jennings Bryan imitates Lincoln and other founders, but contrasts their missions. It claims Bryan promotes dissension over unity, favors repudiation of national credit, and seeks to align with Emancipator status while erasing historic roles. The piece mocks his self image and warns readers of his perceived vanity.
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W. J. Bryan
Willie
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago
Lincoln
Bryan
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
National Credit
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Grant
Florida
Who Is Ainsworth Dodging the Clark Local Option Bill
The Hickeville independent questions Rep J M Ainsworth after his return to Columbus. It asks why he dodged the Clark local option bill, a measure seen as crucial to Hicksville the county's only dry town, and urges an explanation.
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Hickeville
J M Ainsworth
Columbus
Ainsworth
Clark
Hicksville
SHERWOOD NOTES AND LOCAL VISITS AFTER SHOOKS MOVE
Wayne Boor visits his ill mother in Eris PA and Mrs Alexander returns home to Dupont after a two week stay. John Shook family prepares to move to Bettsville while Hicksville visitors recall a surprise birthday gathering with Sab bath school girls and Disciple church members presenting gifts. A shoe store is expected in the Shook business room. The WCTU plans an entertainment on March 9 at city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Boor
Eris
Hicksville
John Shook
Mr. Shook
Mrs. Shook
Disciple Church
Mrs. S
Shooks
Rock
Shook
Bettaville
Obituary: Andy McCowan Dies at Home
Andy McCowan died at his home seven miles south of the city Tuesday evening. Funeral was held from the house at 10 a.m. Thursday. Undertaker L Blanchard, in charge, had to use four horses on the hearse for the journey and a heavy drag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy McCowan
L. Blanchard
Obituary for JE McCrellis Mason Leader in Fayette
JE McCrellis a prominent Mason and former member of Defiance Commandery No 80 K T died at his home in Fayette Fulton county on Thursday. The funeral will occur in Fayette Sunday.
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JE McCrellis
Defiance Commandery
K. T
Fayette
Fulton County
City funds tax collection distributed for Defiance
City clerk reports distribution of collected taxes for Defiance for December 1899 and settlement with the county treasurer on February 17 1900. Funds allocated include General, Street, Library, Cemetery, street improvements and various bond expenditures with detailed itemized amounts and pension payments.
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City of
Defiance
Memorial Hall GAR Trustees Open Up Upstairs Rooms
The GAR Memorial hall trustees Henry Wilson M B Gorman and T R Carroll have new carpeted upstairs rooms for members sons daughters and the public. Three rooms will be reading relic and youth dance spaces a fourth will be a smoking and card room. The spaces will be open evenings and weekdays with a plan to attract readers socializing and gatherings. Donations of pictures chairs books periodicals and papers are welcome and a contribution box will help cover janitor fuel and lights. A future supper and entertainment will help defray costs as the aim is a healthy and instructive meeting place for all city residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Mersin
Wilson
Gorman
Carroll
Fine Offices Open At Defiance Machine Works Suite
Billie Cowan completes two elegant office rooms at Defiance Machine Works corner of Third and Perry. President Peter Kettenring’s room features sycamore panels and French leather paper while C H Kettiporing’s treasurer’s room is birdseye maple with pressed paper walls. Roll top desks and Brussels rugs adorn both spaces. Secretary W A Kettenring’s private office existed earlier. lumber supplied by J B Tennyson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Cowan
A. M. Minee
Defiance Machine Works
Third
Perry Street
Peter Kettenring
C H Kettiporing
W A Kettenring
J B Tennyson
No-To-Bac Cure Ad Promises Quick Tobacco Quit
An old advertisement claims No-To-Bac will help men quit tobacco easily and forever, offering a strong life and vigor. It cites Sterling Remedy Co. with Chicago or New York addresses, and guarantees cure with a booklet and sample free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Fire losses tally insurance coverages amid Wednesday blaze
Insurance men dispute Express loss estimates for the Wednesday fire. Estimates list Martin & Co stock 10,000 and building 4,000. Elliott Young about 3,500. Craven and Ruesa about 5,000. Dr Zellars about 500. J M Preisendorfer building 4,000. Mr Hecker about 300. Aggregate loss about 27,500 with buildings fully insured.
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Express
Martin & Co
Elliott Young
Craven & Ruesa
Dr. Zellars
J M Preisendorfer
Hecker
March 1900 brings roaring onset in South Tiffin notes
A quiet village update lists local events from oyster supper at George Overly’s to a March 15 public sale by Ron W H McCauley at the late Phillip McCauley’s residence. Mentions a horse for sale, residents visiting Van Wert and New Haven, Ind, and multiple sick horses in the community.
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George
Jos Wilda
Ito
Ron
W H McCauley
Phillip McCauley
J H Neaderhameer
van Wert
New Haven
Ind
Card of Thanks for Belle Slough death aid
We express sincere thanks to the many friends who assisted during the sickness and at the death of our daughter and niece Belle Slough. There is no measure for our gratitude. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Slough Davis.
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Eso
Nice
Belle Slough
Jeff Slouh
L H, Davis
Runaway Team Destroys Sled Injures Driver and Hurts Man
Heenan Royer drove to John Marshall & Son's factory for splints when a Hertz team, spooked by a B&O train at 3:30 pm, ran away. The horses overran Royer's sled. Marshall was thrown but unharmed, Royer uninjured. No damage to the Hertz team.
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Heenan Royer
Drayman
John Marshall & Son
John Marshall
Wm. Hertz
B&o
Royer
Bo H
Marshall
College Notes Highlight New Faculty And Student Updates
Reports from Defiance College cover new faculty Berry and Derbyshire praised by students for expertise in shorthand and business studies. Miss McKinney spoke at chapel, Miss Rimer recovers from illness, and Miss Wilson is pleased with surroundings and classes. Dr Latchaw travels to Columbus for Defiance College matters with return planned Friday. The summer school announcement is issued and available by mail.
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Berry
Derbyshire
Sunday School Work in Hicksville Township
The article urges stronger Sunday school efforts highlighting nine township schools with city and country branches. It praises Union teacher meetings, Home department leadership, and warns that church growth ties to Sunday school attendance. It cites Six Corners accessions and stresses local devotion to Sunday school work.
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Hicksville Township
Home Department
Six Corners
Hicksville
Squash Hollow
Nancy
Enny
Suzan
Davis
Kunducht
Palestine
Overland Limited and Pacific Express Schedule Details
The Overland Limited runs daily from Chicago at 6 30 p m arriving San Francisco on the third day and Los Angeles the next morning with dining and library cars. The Pacific Express leaves Chicago at 10 30 p m offering through sleepers and weekly guided excursions. Tickets sold via Chicago and North Western Railway with pamphlet available from D W Aldridge Cleveland Ohio. March 18 Paptiin Teel and le Nba
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Overland Limited
Chicago
Union Pacific & Northwestern Line
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Express
California
Chicago & North-Western Railway
D. W. Aldridge
the Arcade
Cleveland
Ohio
Union Pacific
North- Western Line
Chicago & North- Western R'y
D W Aldridge
Grain-O Offers Coffee Replacement For Delicate Stomachs
A new grain based beverage called Grain-O is now in grocery stores as a coffee substitute. It is made from pure grains and is gentle on delicate stomachs while resembling coffee in taste. The product claims to cause far less cost than coffee, using only about four percent of its amount. Grain-O is priced at 15 and 25 cents per package and is marketed to those injured by coffee.
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Defiance Express
Lark
Sherwood
City Funds
General Fund
Clinton
Williams Street
Hopkins, Jefferson and
Fifth Streets
East Hopkins Street
Perry and Dearrick Streets
Jackson
Bears
Torita
Gible
Fine Offices
The
South Tiffin
College
Miss McKinney
W. H. McComb
First
Illinois Volunteers
Dodd
Ill
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Cuba
Dodd’s
Dodds Medicine
C.s.wellman
Richardson
Muzick
Jim
Tom Thinker
S. S
Edward Goller
Paptin Teel and
Nba
Eiwon
Steotn Salt
SgAng
Fofruck
Gox
chipAge
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