Rohn and Behringer in mayoral race dispute
A letter criticizes The Evening News for labeling S. W. Rohn as a Bryan supporter and questions its past misidentifications of Behringer as a Bryan man. The writer affirms Rohn as a Republican and future mayoral candidate, and notes Joe Evans as a gold standard Democrat ally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Rohn
Bryan
Vevwws
Chas. Behringer
Behringer
McKinley
Rohn
Joe Evans
Republicans Split Over Nominations and Endorsements
It was understood by some Republicans and Frank Six that Mr. Rohn would decline the nomination to allow Frank’s endorsement, but there was no agreement. Both men remain in the race as Joey Evans holds a lead and Sam stays in front while Evans trails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Six
Rohn
Frank
Evening News
Joey Evans
Sam
Evans
Jack Backus
Charley Hoeffel
Sam W Rohn
Frank X Grocelle
Billie
Joey
John X Smith
Geo
Copper
Maxwell
Squire
Geo. Whitley
Mike Schultz
First Ward
E F Aldrich
Mike
Mike Carey
John Schneider
Dan Shea
Billie Patterson Schneider
Five Corners Notices and Local Events
Five Corners report notes a Jersey calf without a tail and a lawsuit heard at Charles Hunter’s office. Died Monday March 19 Frank Langdon age about 17, after prolonged illness from white swellings. funeral held at the Langdon home Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Langdon
Charles
Belle Langdon
Horse Wanted for Piano Trade in Defiance
Wanted a good horse in trade for a new piano or organ. Call or address 3S Wellman Defiance Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Defiance
Tourist Rates Now On Sale Via C H D Ry
Rates for winter travel are available at points in the south and west with low round trip fares and extended return limits. Contact your nearest C H D agent before choosing a route for the trip. D G Epwards P T M Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat
D. G. Epwards
Cincinnati
Nickel Plate offers Easter excursion tickets for students
The Nickel Plate Road will sell excursion tickets to students at one and one third fare for the round trip to cover the Easter vacation. Tickets are available the day before school closes, the closing day, and the day after, with a return limit during the vacation period. Inquire agents. April 15 No 49 pci of
Political War Hots Up in Maumee Mayoral Race
In Maumee a heated campaign centers on mayoral contenders Sam W Rohn and Frank X Groselle with supporters and editors trading barbs. The Democratic camp, led by Joey Evans, is described as weak while local papers hint at party clashes, council races, and municipal issues shaping the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam W Rohn
F X Groselle
Joey Evans
Frank X Groselle
Sterling Democratic
John Schneider
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarata
An ad promotes Cascarata by Danny Cathortic promising cure for constipation with a refund offer from druggists. The copy includes a skeptical slogan and a brief claim of medical relief. The text reflects early 20th century patent medicine style and dubious efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Cathortic
New Chicking Pianos Spark Global Admiration
The English language struggles to express praise for the new Chicker ing pianos praised by renowned artists worldwide. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the instruments are on sale at Wellman's Music store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Cincinnati Enquirer
Wellman’s
Obituary and local notices from Jewell region
John Sharfe son of Peter Sharfe of near Jewell died at 1am aged 88. Funeral at his house Sunday 9am and at Independence Church 10am. Wilson Motter and Lizzie Ramus wed by Squire C H Hunter today. State Senator Harbaugh authorized to announce candidacy for Republican dairy and food commissioner. Ben Jauman buys half interest in Jeff Richcreek furniture and undertaking in Bowling Green. Knights and Ladies of the Macabees held joint social session with gold pins to Mr and Mrs E E Root and Mr and Mrs Fred Root. Abe Hudson one man band with John Replogle and the Hudsons provided guitar music. session lasted near midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sharfe
Peter Sharfe
Near
Jewell
Independence
Ben Jauman
Ed Huffman
Jeff Richcreek
Bowling Green
Ben
Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees
E E Root
Fred Root
Abe Hudson
John Replogle
Northwestern Ohio educators hold fourteenth round table in Ottawa
The fourteenth annual session of the northwestern Ohio superintendents and teachers round table will be in Ottawa on April 6 and 7 1900. Dr W O Thompson president of Ohio State University will give the evening address at the Presbyterian church Friday. Public schools operate Friday morning and attendees arriving early will be greeted at the superintendent's office. Attendees unable to attend are urged to send a twenty five cent enrollment fee to cover expenses. Ottawa citizens extend a cordial welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Ohio
Ottawa
Presbyterian Church
W O Thompson
Ohio State University
All Friends of Education
Does Coffee Agree With You Grain O Beverage Ad
A letter extols Grain O as a healthful coffee substitute made from pure grains. The writer notes initial dislike gives way to strong acceptance after a week and says children can drink it safely. Promotes a package from grocer with simple preparation for all ages. 15¢ and 25¢.
Farewell Party for Frances Root by Mrs. Root
Mrs E E Root hosted a farewell tea for her granddaughter Frances Root with games recitations and a ceremonial dining room repast. Guests included Emma Reynolds Ruth Yingling Rolla Gleazon Edward Ferguson Richard Hill Eva Sass Mildred Rosdel Helen Garver Evalyn Weisenberger Margueretta Minse Minnie Sauer Nellie Lind Grace Whitney Esther Spring and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E E Root
Frances Root
Rolla Gleazon
Edward Ferguson
Richard Hill
Eva Sass
Mildred Rosdel
Helen Garver
Evalyn Weisenberger
Margueretta Minse
Minnie Sauer
Nellie Lind
Grace Whitney
Esther Spring
Faster Than Ever to California The Overland Limited
Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line runs daily from Chicago at 6 30 p m arriving San Francisco in the afternoon third day and Los Angeles next morning. No change of cars dining car meals buffet smoking and library cars barber. Pacific Express sails 10 30 p m with through sleepers and first class rooms. Excur sions conducted weekly Thursday Illustrated pamphlet of the state free on request. D W Aldridge 127 The Arcade Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Overland Limited
Chicago Union Pacific & Northwestern
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Express
Chicago & North-Western Railway
D. W. Aldridge
the Arcade
Cleveland
Ohio
Plain Words in Defiance County on McKinley Foraker Feud
In Defiance county a heated blast targets President McKinley, Senator Hanna, and Senator Foraker. The piece argues the drive seeks to defeat Foraker and replace him with Laylin, claiming true Republicans should reject what it calls a dirty campaign against top leaders. It defends Mannington and Kinney’s records and warns against factional plots to upset state and national administration unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Wm. McKinley
Joseph B. Foraker
United State Senate
McKinley
Hanna
Foraker
Nash
Chas. Dick
Howard Mannington
L. C. Laylin
Huron County
Secretary of State
Chas. Kinney
Dan. J. Ryan
Kinney
Laylin
Republic
Defiance
J. B. Foraker
President McKinley
United States Senate
Senator Foraker
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Defiance County
Spring rail excursion offers cut-rate round trips
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad promotes early spring trips to Tennessee Alabama Georgia and West Florida with round trip tickets at about half rates on select Tuesdays in March and April. An April 3 Homeseekers' excursion to western areas is planned with return validity within 21 days at one fare plus 2 dollars. Inquiries addressed to local agents or C A Asterlin at Ft Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louzisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
P Std
Jones
DPA
Birmington
Ala
Nickel Plate Road
Aasterlin
T PA
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Central Passenger Association Mileage Ticket Sale
Offers to travelers a convenience through the Central Passenger Association Mileage ticket valid on the Nickel Plate and thirty six other roads. Apply to any agent. No. 48 April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Passenger Association
Enterprise Meat and Food Chopper promotes efficient chopping
Yesterday's leftovers become a luncheon or dinner option with the Enterprise Meat and Food Chopper. It chops meat and vegetables quickly and cheaply, saving food, time, and labor, sold at hardware and kitchen stores with free mail offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Nonco
Lee
Enterprise Mig, CO
P. Third and Dauphin Sts
Philadelphia
Budd Re-captured After Jail Escape With Cline
James Budd, who escaped from the county jail on March 10 with Charles Cline, was found hidden under a stairway in South Defiance at 1:15 am Friday. Deputies and officers conducted a thorough search, then dragged him out and jailed him. Budd admitted leaving jail Saturday evening about 7:30 and riding a westbound freight to Chicago after a brief stop in Bowling Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Budd
Chas. Cline
South Defiance
John Eiser
John McCarty
Dan Shea
Syl Hull
Peter Hammer
Gus Wahi
Tom Ansterry
McCarty
Shea
Hammer
Eber
Budd
Mr. Budd
Cline
Garre
Chicago
Bowling Green
Cit
Beauty Ad Promises Clear Skin and Clean Blood
An old advertisement touts Cascarets candy tablets as a blood cleanser and liver stimulant for blemishes and bilious skin. It claims results with ten cent, twenty five cent, and fifty cent sizes, with guaranteed satisfaction from druggists.
Fast Trains From Chicago To Major Cities Ad
Advertising copy touts fast service via Chicago and North-Western to St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Milwaukee Des Moines Sioux City Omaha Denver Salt Lake City Francisco Los Angeles and Portia. No change cars claimed. Ticket agents listed with WB Knisket and Oldridge addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North-Western
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapol Duluth
Milwaukee
Des Moines
Sio City
Omaha
Denver
Salt Lake
Francisco
Los Angeles
Portia
Fifth Avenue
Ill
Doldridge
the Arcade
Clevelard Ohio
Frisco Line Offers Daily Stage Service To Northern Arkansas
The Frisco Line announces daily stage connections from Chadwick Forsyth Lead Hill and Eureka Springs to Yville via Berryville Green Forest Hul ton and Powell, linking with through trains for convenient access to Lead and Zinz Fields. Requests for rates times and connections are directed to Bryan Snyder General Passenger Agent St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lead
Zinz
Arkansas
Firs
Betwe Chadwick
Forsyth
Eureka Springs
Y«ville
Berryville
Green Forest
Hulton
Powell
Frisco Line
Bryan Snyder
General Passeng
St. Louis
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Defiance Express
As. Thompson
Atty Building
Court Street
Ohio Daily and
Postoffice
MR. Rohn
G O Wellman
Dr. Zigler
Ayersville
Stewart Gaylord
G ~O Weilman
Weisenburger Vs Kmith
Charles Hunter
The
Maumee
Groselle
Jeach
Ing
Sam W. Rohn
Marshal
Wm. B Etcbken
Express
Council
Geo. T Farrell
J P Cameron
Hoeffel
Sam Jones
Democracy
Democrats
John Duerk
August Myers
Eli Ayers
Ayers
Dan Coy
North Defiance
Jack Malley
Party of Trusts
J M Ainsworth
John
Clark
Moses
Joe Fidler
Estessor
Mose” Richardson
Frank Groselle
Ashton
J F Schutz
Jacob Smith
S W Morris
J P Buffington
L H Davis
James A Stoner
A T Brechhill
Board of Education
Billie Schlembach
Bia
Wilson Motter
Lizzie Ramus
Squire C H Hunter
Harbaugh
Root Home
Hoc
Wey Tate Sire Fe Salt
Aber Chamois
Sears, Roebuck
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