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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
3
A massive snowstorm hit the middle west causing widespread disruption. Reports estimate 18 to 24 inches fell on the level with drifts six to eight feet deep in places. Railways and mail service were largely halted as crews work to recover. March began like a lion with severe weather and lingering travel issues.
Grain-0 presents a new oil based beverage described as a coffee like drink from pure grains. It is promoted as suitable for both children and adults with a rich mocha like color and is sold at 15c and 26c by grocers.
Kathrynn Cantlon remains home ill from the Daily Crescent. Mrs. Wm Phillips of Defiance Township shows slight improvement after a dangerous illness. Mr. and Mrs. T R Carroll plan to move to Bryan. Sleighing parties report a rough night and several smash ups. A Martin & Co opens an office between the bowling alley and Geo Martin's store with phones and salary sales positions offered. En-sa-woc-sa chapter No. 89 RAM reports May Jr and Bowlby receiving the most excellent degree. May also becomes postmaster. Two more candidates will receive the degree next Friday and three more the following week.
An advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic with a price of 1 cent or 25 cents and a money back guarantee if the remedy fails to cure.
A Chicago dispatch reports Dr Alexander Dowie alleging a plot to murder him. He accuses Masons and Methodists of instigating the plot and boasts of thousands of cures in four years while challenging Moody. The piece notes opposition to his Zion healing ministry and calls for action to stop him.
Judge Hubbard ruled against a new trial motion in the State v Frank Zuber case and sentenced Zuber to life in the penitentiary. Ed Johnson is to be tried March 19 with Rumbaugh delayed to the next term. Other notes include local illnesses rail status and assorted social events.
An old paper column blends early 20th century ads with social notes. It promotes Cascarets for clear skin and lists local visitors, gatherings, and a turkey supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Switzer with attendees and festive details.
Mayor John A Deindoerfer received word of a shooting in Auburn Indiana where a man named David Rowe was killed. A colored man about 35, 5 9, 150 pounds, with head scars, wearing a dark sack coat and brown derby, is suspected as the shooter. Two officers guarded B&O trains as the search for Geo Greer continued.
Information on railroad routes and ticket agents lists destinations from Chicago to multiple western and midwestern cities and notes no change of care. Names W B Komniskern and D W Aldridge appear with addresses in Chicago and Cleveland.
The Nickel Pirate Road becomes a member of the Central Passenger Association Mileage Ticket Bureau making all mileage tickets issued by any member road valid for use on the Nickel Pirate Road. The notice is dated March 16.
Passenger ticket notice for Nickel Plate routes to west northwest and southwest on March 6 1900. One fare plus 2.00 dollars for round trip with return valid within 21 days. Tickets available on date. see agents. No. 28.
Travel offer lists west northwest and southwest routes on February 20 1900. Tickets are valid for 21 days and priced at one fare plus two dollars for a round trip. See agents for details No 27.
The Nickel Plate road will mail the Dewey Calendar for 1900 to any address sent with 10 cents in stamps to the General Passenger agent in Cleveland Ohio. March 1 No 2g.
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