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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
6
The Defiance county Republicans report a strong showing despite Democratic opposition and rival Republicans. They praise loyalty to party and President McKinley, note past defeats by Democrats and reform factions, and vow continued effort into the 1900 campaign.
Father Stafford at the Loyal Legion meeting in Washington DC on February 22 declared that wherever the flag is raised the spirit of 1776 endures, asserting that rights arise from being a man and that expansion should not go too far if it extends only right and justice.
Altgeld says he will retire from active politics and serve as a confidential adviser to the Democratic Party. The party may seek an injunction to restrain him from taking on the advisory role.
An old advertisement promises relief for constipation with Cascarets featuring a character named Cindy Cathartic. It claims money back refunds from druggists if not satisfied and uses eager marketing language.
A critical column mocks William Jennings Bryan for comparing himself to Abraham Lincoln. It argues Bryan’s radical stance and calls for repudiation of corporate property clash with Lincoln’s unity and credit defense. The piece insists no shared traits exist between the two figures.
The Hicksville Independent questions Hon. J M Ainsworth who returned to Columbus to attend legislative duties. They praise his fidelity to farmers and demand an explanation for dodging the Clark local option bill seen as important to Hicksville, the county's only dry town.
Andy McCowan died at his home seven miles south of this city on Tuesday evening. The funeral was held from the house at 10 a.m. Thursday with L Blanchard, the undertaker, in charge. Four horses pulled the hearse when it left the city earlier today for burial.
JE McCrellis prominent Mason and former Defiance Commandery No. 30 K T died at his Fayette home in Fulton county on Thursday. The funeral will be held in Fayette Sunday.
City clerk details distribution of Defiance taxes for 1899 December collections and settlement with the county treasurer on February 17 1900. General fund amounts 487000 Library 43689 Street improvements 116504 Clinton Fifth to Williams bond 163482 Arabella and Williams streets 102365 Hopkins Jefferson Fifth 138176 East Hopkins street bond 142081 Perry Dearrick streets bond 371976 Jackson street sewer 14563 Refunds and series payments 1165041 Firemen pension 48077
The G A R Memorial hall trustees Henry Wilson MB Gorman and T R Carroll announce upstairs rooms now carpeted and ready for reading relic and youth activities. A smoking and card room joins three joined spaces. hours will extend daily with a social and instructional aim for all ages. They seek pictures books periodicals and donations to cover janitor fuel and light expenses, with a voluntary mite box for visitors. A future supper and entertainment will help fund improvements.
Billie Cowan oversees the finishing of two executive offices at Defiance Machine Works corner of Third and Perry. President Peter Kettenring and treasurer C H Kettiering receive rooms walled in sycamore and birdseye maple with leather and pressed paper, oak and mahogany roll top desks, Brussels rug floors, and await rich furnishing. Secretary W A Kettenring's private office precedes them. lumber by J B Tennyson completes the suite.
A community note reports John Shook and family packing to relocate to Bertsville for new home prospects. Mrs. Shook hosts a Sab bath school girl led surprise party for their daughter with Diciple church members presenting gifts. Wayne Boor and Geo Herberts involve family and moving plans. WCTU to host March 9 event in city hall.
An advertising puff promotes No-To-Bac as the cure to quit tobacco for good. It promises renewed vigor and strength, with a guarantee and a free booklet and sample offer from Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
Insurance men in the city dispute the Express estimate of Wednesday fire losses. A proposed schedule totals about 27 300 with most buildings fully covered by insurance. Losses include Martin Co stock and building, Elliott Young, Craven and Ruess, Dr Zellars, J M Preisendorfer, and Hecker entities.
South Tiffin notes show locals attending an oyster supper at George Overly's home last Tuesday evening. Hon. W H McCauley schedules a public sale at the late Phillip McCauley residence on Thursday March 15. J H Neaderhaneer and wife return from visits in Van Wert and New Haven Indiana. The column mentions sick horses in the community and a local home for sale.
We sincerely thank friends for kindness during illness and after the death of our daughter and niece Belle Slough. Our gratitude knows no bounds. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Slough L H. Davis.
Livley Runaway, Heenan Royer, a dray man, visited John Marshall & Son's factory for splints. A Hertz team frightened by a B&O train at 3:30 p.m. ran away, colliding with Royer’s sled and wrecking it. Marshall was shaken but not seriously hurt. Royer unharmed. No damage to the Hertz rig or horses.
The Overland Limited runs daily from Chicago at 6 30 p m and arrives in San Francisco on the third day and Los Angeles the next morning with no car changes. Dining car meals, buffet smoking and library cars, and a barber. The Pacific Express departs Chicago at 10 30 p m with first class and through tourist sleepers to California. Personally conducted excursions occur every Thursday. An illustrated pamphlet about California is available free from Chicago and North Western Railway, D W Aldridge, 127 The Arcade, Cleveland Ohio.
Reports from Defiance College highlight strong beginnings from new professors Berry and Derbyshire in shorthand and business studies. Misses McKinney Rimer Wilson and Dr Latchaw are noted for attendance recovery travel and new summer school publicity invites readers to request details by sending name and address to the college president.
Hicksville township hosts nine Sunday schools with city and rural branches. City unions schedule weekly teacher meetings and divide time between the ensuing lesson and the regular lesson. The Home department is urged to expand, as broader membership boosts church finances and overall growth, citing recent accessions linked to Sunday school activity.
The Overland Limited runs daily from Chicago at 6 30 p m arriving in San Francisco on day three and Los Angeles the next morning with no car changes dining in dining cars and various specialty cars. The Pacific Express departs Chicago at 10 30 p m daily offering first class and through tourist sleepers with Thursday excursions. Tickets via Chicago and North Western Railway. Apply D W Aldridge 127 The Arcade Cleveland Ohio March 18.
A dairy era notice touts GRAIN-O a grain based coffee substitute. It claims gentle digestion for delicate stomachs and that it costs less than real coffee. Available in 15 and 25 cent packages.
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