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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1901

Page

4

Defiance Express Postal Details and Pricing

Defiance Express notice lists post office designation Defiance Ohio as second class mail matter. It details daily evening edition delivery by carriers, city SCTIDETS, and subscription rates five dollars yearly outside city, six months at one eighty nine, three months at one dollars.

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Republican Local Ticket in City and Township

The piece endorses Republican nominees for council assessors and the board of education, criticizing the current city council for mismanagement and debt while urging voters to elect Beardsley, Tuttle, Helmick, Shutters, Bowen, Nedry, Corbin, Thein, Haymaker, Watkins, Dickman, and King. It warns of a looming $10,000 loan post election to cover expenses and credits past Republican efforts to restore credit.

L. E. Beardsley W. H. Tuttle Wm. Helmick J.h.shutters S. J. Bowen Dr. Nedry James Corbin Henry Thein Board of Education Kk. V. Haymaker G. M. Watkins Wallace Dickman A. W. King Board of Trustees

Republicans Nominate Strong Township Ticket in Defiance

The piece urges four Republicans and four Democrats on the school board, endorses F. B. Bowlby for cemetery trustee succeeding the late Geo W Bechel, notes Bowlby’s B&O agent status, and praises A J Kiser S W Morris John Myers FE P Hooker for various offices as capable incumbents.

Bowlby Geo. W. Bechel Defiance Township A. J. Kiser S. W. Morris John Myers FE. P. Hooker Merchant’s National Bank

West Indies Voyage Returns with Relic from Havana

W A Kehnast returns after six weeks with Cooke tourist party visiting Bermuda Demarra Porto Rico Santiago San Juan Havana Moro Castle and the wreck of the Maine. He says the trip was the grandest of his life and brought home a relic from the historic wreck.

W. A. Kehnast West Indie Islands Cooke New York Bermuda West Indies Demarra Guina Porto Rico Santiago Battle Field San Juan Roosevelt Havana Mr. Kehnast Moro Castle Maine

Bourbons In The Township Caucus Nominates Local Ticket

Democrats of Defiance township held a caucus at the court house. Nominees include Trustee Jacob Shock Treasurer Geo W Weisenburger Ditch Supervisor M Carey Assessor Andrew Sproul.

Defiance Township Court House Jacob Shock Geo. W. Weisenburger M. Carey Andrew Sproul

Card of Thanks to Friends for Kindness

We return thanks to the friends who assisted us during the sickness and at the death of our mother Mrs Gottleib Yuetley. Mr and Mrs August Wandt.

Gottleib Yuetley August Wandt

Local Notes of Hopkins Street Additions and Community Movements

George Crossland purchases property on Hopkins street and plans an addition to his house. Flo Spangler, near Independence, returns home after visiting Ruey Cromley on Saturday. Miss Clara Ashbacher, after completing a Defiance Business college course, accepts a job in Richmond Indiana and will depart on the 25th inst. The Defiance Express has expanded to eight columns across eight pages, and is praised by the Napoleon Signal as a good paper.

George Crossland Hopkins Street Flo Spangler Near Independence Ruey Cromley Clara Ashbacher Defiance Business College Richmond Ind Clara Defiance Napoleon Tiffin River Noble Township Defiance County Ohio W. A. Snider

Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort

An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful feet, swollen toes, ingrown nails, corns, bunions, and sweaty or tired feet. It sells in drugstores and shoe stores, with mail orders for 25 cents and a free trial offer.

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Democrats Nominate Trustee At City Convention

Democrats met Friday evening to nominate a cemetery trustee. Mayor J A Evans chaired, Geo 58. May Jr. served as secretary. Only one Republican on the board was anticipated and one nomination made. Candidate list included M J Walz and J A Preisendorfer. A single ballot produced Walz as nominee and the convention adjourned.

J. A. Evans Geo May, Jr M. J. Walz J. A. Preisendorfer

Nominations Filed for Republican and Democratic Races

The election board received numerous nominations across townships and villages. Republicans list include Mark justice and A. N. Dunmies trustee among others. Democrats name H. C. Breckler justice and J. H. Kemmger trustee along with several other local officials and candidates.

Election Board Mark A. N. Dunmies Geo. Batchelor W. E. Hire Edward Brink Wm. Lovejoy Isaac Haver J. E. Wheeler

Water Works Case Judgment Omitted From Saturday Opinion

The circuit court water works case opinion in Saturday's issue omits the court’s judgment and decree. It states finding and judgment for the plaintiff as prayed with a perpetual injunction, costs to the Water Company, and case remanded for execution.

Circuit Court Water Works

Defiance Co. Suit Over Publication of County Report

The Defiance Co EXPREss reports a suit against county commissioners for not publishing their report in its column, instead using Hicks ville Tribune. The editorial argues the commissioners should publish where they choose but stresses the law requires compliance. Taxpayers spent $309.25 to secure a court order directing them to follow the law.

The Defiance Co., Express Hicksville Tribune Sherwood Circuit Court

Jello-O Introduces New Gelatins Four Flavors

The advertisement promotes Jello-O with the new Gessert line featuring Lemon and three other flavors. It highlights uniform product quality and invites customers to try the updated dessert mixes.

Defiance County Commissioners Financial Report 1900

Detailed breakdown of funds expended by the Defiance County Commissioners for the year ending August 31, 1900. Includes payments to treasurer, ditch work, legal blanks, jail and sheriff costs, tax notices, jurors, medical aid, printers, land appraisers, and various contractors across months from September 1899 to August 1900.

Defiance County Ohio Secessee Ruggles Gale Up A. L. Sous Axman John Ringinaet Axmans Democrat Printing Co Garver B. Peaslee Common Pleas Court M. W. Lequbarnaupener Chainman W. Steinberger A. Hull State Ferguson Defiance Democrat Treasury German Herald Auditor Record Printing Co The Republican Express Henry Sprowl Platter Creek Eee Eens German Herald County Treasury A. &. Toberan E. F. Bayliss Mock Road M. W. Steinberger Platter Creek Ditch Aviates F. Young Fa Randle Rodman M.w.steinboreer Green Ditch Jacob Eisabeth Platter Spheld Defiance Water Company H. F. Toberen Barrett Bros Gece Leenee S. Powell Woody A. Houghey Annes Harley & Whitaker J. J. Reynolds Ruggles, Gale & Company Ansberry Dan Shea Board For E.K. Chapman Gurther Eaaencene F.S. Webster. Company Oraree Myers Axmanon Myers T. T. Ansberry Cosareiec Fuller Coombs Breckler Steinbergerte Henry Huston Rodmen Fetter Vicente Bee J. A. Deindoerfer Puassesscsens John Thieroff Thieroff Joint H. F. Toberan Strusaker Defiance Water Co Court House F. J. Mains Thos. Rourke Hughes Pinkerton Detective Agency Rath Weisenberger & Emery Eeeers County Cote Stakalla Pen Co Toledo Work House F. J. MeeFeeters Ewers Ditch V.F. Hutchins H. V. Coy Zaberet H. F. Tobersn Record Printing’ Co Doe Heriey Della Express J. A. Deindoerter Audi Report Gale B. &. Wade Co Defiance Express E &E. K. Chapman F. Toberen Ditch Roth Ditch Papenhagen & Deindoerter Papenhagen & Deindoerfer Bullion Printing Co Jan Hopple Court Square C. E. Slocum Jacob Weise Rolf Ditch Toberen Henry Steinmier Ewers Ewers’ Ditch Baggies Gales Co Wade Co Schultz John P. Eiser Ridevour Cei Ee Tie W.T. Bennett Noble Township A. Geowen P. Kiser Crosby Johnson Feddeke Adama Township Thel B. F. Wade Co M. Warner Micksville Township Adam Minset Fourth Ward Rumbaug F. Toberan Enquirer Liska J. P. Kiser Defiance Hotel Rumbaugh Jacob Miller Roth Dickman Keaton Hilbert Dickman Road Henr Wolf U.S J. M. Fiessk Mark Township Asesvessessee W.A. Lehmaitz W.s. McClary City First Ward Wateon J.J. Miller Delaware ‘Township Ss. Senne J.H. Fimpeone H. S. van Vierah Defiance Township Lewis Young Rieh Township John Liska Toberan Deindoerfer Ieee Comsaliata Time Lock Co Oy Board J.A. Deladester Mitchell Peter Coressel Mitchell Asiteh E. E. K. Chapman C.J. Thompson J.P. Eiser John T.T. Ansberry B. Aeseed Washoheee Regent Ae . Ng Co9 A. L. Schulttzadion Falentz Mitchell Ie Vo Arris P Sone M.A. Soscone Pans Tarniehe Gee Hilligtt Lisks Iser Iin Geo W. Faler Henning W. W. Wilson Paige Weanneeen Dove W. A Os Xehatz Defiance Honorable Court of Common Peter Corkessel Ae G. F. Henning Chas. Behringer Defiance Co

County Bridge and Tax Ledger Totals for 1900

Ledger items list numerous bridge repairs and payments across Defiance and Van Wert counties, including Platter Creek and North Gordon creek structures. Also shows delinquent tax collection costs and court house expenditures with names of contractors and amounts.

Road Fund Imprest List of Defiance Township 1900

Amended financial report details extensive graveling and road works across Defiance County townships including Evansport, Adams, Hicksville, Richland and Milford. It lists payments to Levi Shock, W Hnbaker, Geo Switzer, J Spangler and others for gravel, drains, leveling, crushing stone, and road spreading, with totals and disbursement across multiple pits and roads.

Copestate Clemmer & ‘Johnson Atone Wayne Road Hicksvile Township Bracket Bridge Company Platter Creek Delaware Township Hopkins Street Ng Bri Company North Gordon Creek Rise Bridge Company South Gordon Creek A. C. Pessafall Powell Creek Merchants’ National Bank Bellefontaine Bridge Co Gordon Creek Hicksville Township G. M. Weisenberger John Lawton Third Street City J. A. Johnson Hicks Town Couty Defiance Paulding and Samnany Road Canton Bridge Co Liams Street Liekashi Run Township G. M. Welsenburger Stone Work Form Company Delaware Bend New Company Brackett Prince Company Bracket Brid Company The Bellesmal Richland T Bracket ‘Bridge’ Company Joint Weisenburger Stone Work Hicksville O. Welker Ensign ‘Creek Farmer Township Ney Bokop Webb & Palm Wil- Wilson Henry Zer Delaware Coffin’s Delaware Townton Bridge Company Palmer Towno Welker Sherdee Henry Wonderly Canton Cement Mill S. M. Frouzier Siron Pipe Lane County M. Koch Welsenburser Welner Ae Schneider Ington Township Gackel Brunner Creek Platter I. Z. Clark R. A. Fitzcharles Clarks Mud Creek Washington Township Britton C. M. Stuckman Couties Ed Henne Washington National Bank Snecwood H. F. Toberen Ort Farm Richland Township Nye Chapel Tiffin Township Ville Bridge Milford Township Aalee Dry Creek John Brown Lost Creek Church Aeveeee Clark Randolph Chas Spangler Preston Run Highgate John Deardorf Hicksville Pike W. Hnbaker Evansport Tiffin Township Geo. F. Switzer Evansport Road G. G. Wilson Defiance Township Levi Shock Daene Bath Thos Carey M. Hines Mason W. BE. Davis Kleinhein G. Knapp Kopp W. W. Newell Adrian Road Adams Town E. Conkey Beatter Pit S. Hoeffel Adrain Adams Township Vefiance Steinburger Noffainger M. Staret Milford E. E. Stone Joseph Davis John Roush J.F. Miller Henry Brandt Evansport J. A. Law Iffin L. Davis Genvene John Myers France Pit Samuel Click Milford Town Mina Mason Gravel Pit Wwewell David Heilshorn Noffsinger Pin Ante Sr Caseese Nancacess Cns Prank John Caylor G. A. Rath Edgerton Highland Town Qommintendeen Bellefontaine Geo. Switzer Evans- Levi Shock Saale Bryan Road Richland ‘Township Geo. Wilson Hootman Daniel Shock H. F Toberen Hellshorn Jno. Myers M. Dalrymple Reading Park Center Road Cary P Phillips Brandt A. C. Biglow Farmer Stoning Seuss Brandt Fred Messimines Tiffin W. H. Miller Haver Mark Township Vvland Jno F. Miller John "Deardorf R. Hammell Ance Reading Delaware Town Township Hicksville Townis Crushi Stone Wayne Bryan Hickson A. Law Hicksroad Reine Ap Brunersburg J. F. Miller Wel Hickeville C. M. Rodgers Ss. M. Beattie Washim Township Senck Selakeeremirs Ruckman We Haaker Elliott Gisientship Corestel Rothers, Tee Yards Hiecata Coressel Geo. H Adams Oe Br Oiker Lie Creek Harmer Town Boe Srmer Whetstone Hill J. W. Garber N. Railroad Company John Davis Weldon Jno. Carver Ayersville Road

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Chas. J. Thompson Latty Bldg Court ST Northwestern Chew, YI He Wetmore’s M. C. Wetmore Tobacco St. Louis America Mr. Walz Lewis Simons F. C. Switzer A. B. Mason J. L. Baylis Hicksville Village W. H. Horton Henry Bricker J. A. Dorsey Samuel Reid T. C. Kinmont John McCormick Edmund Crary John Berger R. M. Simmons J. R. Murphy Sherwood Village A. Shoe Lewis Simmons A. G. MceCord E. P. McCord Wm. Cain Noble W. V. Thomas Geo. Houck Jesse Haller Wm. Harding Sheldon Sanford Andy Buckmaster Wm. Merrihugh Commissioners’ Financial Report C. S. Elder H.F. Toberan Gundry James Hopple Moe House Square Pearl Wonderly Aesi Everett Myers B. F. ‘Wade Company A. Martin & Company Harriet Parker Apriff L. Graves Coyditch J.A. Deindoerfer Common Pleas G. Royer J. W. S. Palmer L. E. Coney Weiters Ailckacnic Pest Cerag Nual Ae Gounty Sqenieaesagcord Printing Co Swaresbeck T. Ansberry M. Eee Priuti Daladverter U. Telegraph Co J. Hull & Son Enos Case State Va Goa Ass. Sakes Ome Democrat First National Bank Circuit Defiance Pemba W.A. Anderson & Co D. Lamb Zuber Idea B. F. Enos Bee B. F. Enos Hasse, Stoy and Mathews Ccesstents Ecse Ceces Zy A. Deindoerfer Coen Etn Papenhagen & Deindoerfer Pumphrey Ditch B. Figley Robt. Clark Co Owsginds Radendoce Ggles Gale Co Blank Booka Lage Blanks Weenie Lewis, Ink and Wank Books Dayton Blank Book Co Antes J. Ae Henry Wilson John Dohoney Coal Fur N.d. Ressnan C. Kuhn Tenzer J. B. Tennyson Gee H. C. Sass W.A. Kehnast J. F. Deatrick & Son Ue. Ansberr Y. Singer Peter Weigerding Lower L. Doster Epdeervde Vast En Daman B & Palm Charles Daldorf George Wilhelm J.B. Weisenburger Pressee F. Harley J. A. Kitchel Ore Howes Pe Court Ap Boese Hous Berger Edward's Gorman Jon i Marshall H. J. Pairchilds Peengeee & Emery Lawton A. L. Sehrevitz McClary W. Thomas Christ Brewing Company John Stemmer Gaylord John Lengel F. Boucher W. Garver David Gusler Henry Joost Thos. Boyd John W. Haver A. Swan W. Bridenbaugh Wm. Weiss A. Ruhle M. G. Paxton S. H. Garber D. O. Hopkins Geo. Main W. Anson Fr. Breininger C. Kintner A. Greno WH. Amaden C. E. Warner Lewis Stuckey Adam Ort D. Weidenhamer Uriah Griner P. Deckrush Breckbill A. A. Rogers Thos. Johnson Jos. Newton J. K. Killian L. Z. Cole G. R. Scott J.M Greek Dcsesserscoree E. Balser Ve. Bockhouse W. E. Gaylord Witnera John Strater J. H. Shanklin Wtatieatne Sdy Wm. Zimmerman J. Jd. McCord Bridge Funds Road Fund Pag Fund Oy Ventan Brechler Cai Joab Gopp Aimer Ount Elaigyae F.S. Kuotp Ambrose Gore A. Oar H. D. Stone Cl Pees Conky Toseke Pelalipaim Jon Roes Itch Chas. F. Goller, Ing Mason Grav Wat Eee Jos. Davis Noffsinger Jakessee Saugthington Troutwine Richland Aew M. Stuckman Aes Ditch Fund W. H. Hubbard Nevd of Common Pleas of Ounty Wee Hilton Ushin T. T. Punsbeeey M. B. Gorman H. P. Miller J. H. Baker A. Groweg & Son Graham Poate Sigageeet Nina A. Growey & Son Timothy F. L. Hay Washington D Genegee Pyre Foog Co., le Roy, N Salta C. L. Wilhide Philip Mentley East Defiance Akron Mr. Wilhide Ayerville Probate Court A. D Dysinger Wm. W. Onstott A. J. Onstote Levi Dysinger John W Slough
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