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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1901
Page
2
Crowds flocked to Ringling Bros shows as tents rose and a grand parade rolled through town. The event drew praise for organization and spectacle with elephants, camels, horses, bands, and a steam caliope captivating locals.
The Ohio State Journal notes the Republican state central committee in Columbus will name a temporary convention chairman, possibly J. B. Foraker, with talk of Senator Hanna as permanent chair. The committee may change delegate selection by county committee, revisiting a Hamilton County primary practice. John R. Malloy may be secretary. Community obituaries follow for Waters Mark Gerken and Denning.
W. W. Heater returns from Ney praising a fine commencement day with five graduates named Katie Bostator Mirrelaeud Goller Effie Kintner Besse Boudtheeh and Clyde Yeagley. Hopkins Street Bridge is now a notably shaky structure causing concern during crossings.
A damaged note lists grain products and miscellaneous items including Grain-O and others. Names, dates, and precise details are unreadable, but the fragment suggests trade activity and advertised commodities in a local context.
Card of Thanks thanks neighbors and friends who assisted during illness and death of our mother. Mr and Mrs F A Humbert. Newspaper items note shipments of cord wood, local travels, church and social updates, a streetcar incident, and funeral notices. Mentions Camargo and Toledo rail links, local officials, and upcoming events.
Judge W. H. Hubbard presided Saturday with multiple decrees and partitions. Cases include Millett vs Short et al, Pardee vs Pardee partition ordered, and Farmers National Bank of Bryan vs Blosser with sums awarded. court adjourned to May 11, 1901.
William Haller’s house at Brunersburg was gutted by an early Monday fire sparked by a gasoline stove. Neighbors saved the building, but the piano, carpets and much of the furniture were destroyed. The can did not explode, but fluid likely spilled on the floor. Rooms will require new wallpaper and furnishing throughout.
The board of education met Friday with Gleason Ort Dickman Gorman and Davis present. Bills totaling payrolls and purchases including disinfectant and cinders were approved plus a hall use permit for the junior class entertainment next month. Enrollment shows 1303 boys and 632 girls with a noted upcoming rise.
A Defiance reader endorses Dean’s Kidney Pills citing Mrs. L. Wilson of 222 East High Street and druggist N. G. Woodward. She reports backache relief after two years of use with only slight recurrences under heavy work. The letter urges others with kidney issues to try the remedy.
For sale by all dealers price 50 cents per box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
Berlin reports Count Von Waldersee’s dispatches describe four April engagements at the great wall between General Ketteler’s four columns and Chinese forces under Liu. Casualties include four officers and 35 men. French troops not engaged. Chinese retreat to Ku Kuan.
Fragmented ad copy promotes Foot-Ease for swollen tired feet and smarting toes. It claims fast relief and comfort with retail availability at shoe stores and on a telephoned contact.
The Rev Dr Dickey of Philadelphia moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly and creed revision committee is in St Louis. He says the committee’s recommendations would not change dogmas if adopted and merely clarify or better emphasize points of faith.
All preparations completed for the reception of Minister Edwin H. Conger in Council Bluffs on Wednesday. Governor Shaw Senator Dolliver A B Cummins and Mayor Jennings will respond to toasts at the banquet. Special trains will bring Des Moines residents to greet the Iowan in his home state.
The Nickel Plate road invites the public to Sunday May 5 inaugurations of summer excursions for parties of five or more on one ticket between any two line stations within 100 miles. Cost is $1.00 per person. Organize your party and contact an agent or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana.
In Buffalo on May 1 the Nickel Plate road sells round trip tickets at one fare plus $1 for trains due 4 45 p m April 30th 2 05 am and 7 35 am May 1st 1901 valid to return within five days. Tickets may be written wired telephoned or called on C A Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Ind or F L Twining agent Fostoria.
Marion Rooke manager for T M Thompson at 1658 Milwaukee Ave Chicago recounts catching a severe cold during bad weather and credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with rapid relief. He says he was soon well and recommends the product sold by Woodward's Drug Store.
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