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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1900

Page

5

Political slate listing several state and local officials

The document provides a list of public officials and candidates including names for secretary of state, laylin, Supreme Judge, soboo commissioner, board of public works, food commissioner, and a congressional candidate, with associated counties and towns mentioned. It reads as a ballot or nomination slate from a historical election notice.

D. Bonebrake Knox Board of Public Works— Gheables

Germany Tiffin Plowing for Corn and Local Social Notes

Plowing for corn is the day’s focus in Germany Tiffin. Epworth League at St Johns M E church each Sunday. Local visits include Otto Behne and family from Defiance to Wm Peterson, and John B Stock starting summer school in Adams township. Various neighbors host, visit, and work, with road upkeep and sheep shearing noted. a few personal health items and subscription offers for EXPRESS and Toledo Blade in May.

Epworth League St. John'’s ME Otto Behne Defiance Wm. Peterson John B Stock Adams Township Dunn Emma Kellermeier Ezra Rethmel Dora Hattie Alshouse Butler Ind Mary Stock Minnie Rethmel Alma Peterson Jacob Gates West Unity John Peter Fred Peter Sunrise Corner Willis Stever J G Stever J McCombs S Stock Frank Linebrink S L Dunn John Miller Rev. Lentz Inez Linebrink J H Gates Perry VanWagoner Wm. Weichner Perry The Express Toledo Blade

Local Notes From South Tiffin Include Births Purchases and Moves

South Tiffin items report Otto Hall painting Partee barn, Phoebe Rittenhouse building a rich cellar with Miller Bros Tile brick foundation, Jacob Raser buying a fine thoroughbred sheep and paying high wool prices. News of births, moves, and farm dealings across Defiance County listed.

Otto Hall Phoebe Rittenhouse Miller Bros Jacob Raser William Center J P Wisler Geo. H Miller John Kindig Imperial CC Kuhn Sarah Kuhn J C Kubn Fred Kellermeier A Rasor H Neaderhauser Parmenus Partee Emmet Stough Rachel Florence Benner Defiance Squire W . Keister Oberlin Oberlin University Mr. Keister Chas. Bidlock Lafe Rodger Christ Baher Henry H Preuser Fred Kuhn D A Overly Andy Ashbacher Paulding County Jacob Dickman Defiance County Infirmary

Huckster wagons roam Evansport with rumors of abundant eggs

Adelia Dunn bought a wheel from T E Shuter on Friday. Dr Replogle renovates his house. Westie Stock hauls lumber to De fiance for Nick King. Ray Rethmel works for Stock and Kuhn as a carpenter. Mr Kuhfal has his house redone. Stock and Kuhn perform the work.

Adelia Dunn T E Shuter Dr. Replogle Westie Stock Defiance Nick King Ray Rethmel Stock & Kuhn Mr. Kuhfal Regu Stock & Kuhn

Harmony Proposal Shifts District Nomination Dilemma

The piece argues Democrats in the fifth district should abandon a nomination and join Republicans to elect Judge F. L. Hay, citing disunity in Democratic ranks and urging a peaceful path to a strong, reform-minded congressman. It also covers rival candidates and intra party friction drawn from local reports and editorials.

Fifth Congress F. L. Hay

Bourbon Congressional Hoss Race Builds Fever Heat

A two legged ox in the side show accompanies the Bourbon event as fever climbs amid the congressional race. Authorities and spectators note the unusual attraction drawing attention and stirring local chatter about the election stakes.

A Happy Solution Offered by Express Boss Race Discussion

The piece likens political races to horse racing and warns of a contest in Defiance Ohio on May 22 1900. It discusses bourbon factions in a congressional district, the Smith family, and the idea of political races as Ham and his twin brother. The writer aims to provoke thought about factional loyalties and the outcome of the impending fight.

Congress Hicksville Independent Smith Shem Ham Japhet Defiance Ohio

Fifth district political race heightens as Ainsworth dodges bill

The Clark local option bill dodge by Hon. J M Ainsworth triggers sharp rebukes from Democratic leaders and sparks a heated campaign in Defiance county. Otis controversial remarks and Otis vs Snook prospects intensify a contest considered a non-boss race with Burtsfield and Snook clashing for Congress. T T Ansberry emerges as a coached potential winner, while the Senate fight for Hay or another Defiance county man continues amid uncertainty.

J M. Ainsworth West End Ainsworth Ouis Phillippic Otis Clark Defiance County John S Snook Paulding The Express F. L. Hay Congress Defiance Burtsfield Snook T. T. Ansberry

Local court updates list new appointees and licenses

Judge Hubbard announced appointments to the county board of visitors. New jury commissioners include Ferdinand Mekus Chas F Goller I M Boon and R T Whitaker. Probate Judge Hockman named R B Cameron administrator of Deitrick Jost. Marriage licenses issued to Emerson Bupgard Laura Mann Henry W Fritz Eliza Troeger. J C Garber named guardian of Frank P Garber K W Haymaker named guardian of Harriet Knight.

W H Hubbard County Board of Visitors H P Miller John Spangler Richland Ferdinand Mekus Jewell Chas. F Goller Ney I M Boon Hicksville R T Whitaker Defiance J H Hockman R B Cameron Deitrick Jost Adams Township Emerson Bupgard Laura Mann Henry W Fritz Eliza Troeger J C Garber Frank P Garber K W Haymaker Harriet Knight

City Council Approves $300 Claim for Water Co Case

The city council met Saturday evening with all members present and approved a claim ordinance of 300 dollars to cover witness fees in the Water Co versus city case.

Water Co

Toledo Lawyer: My Mysterious Clients

Harvey Scribner’s new book My Mysterious Clients from Rob ert Clarke Co. Cincinnati presents sketches from Lucas county law life. An early outbreak of a baffling client case leads a young attorney to seek help from an expert old lawyer who solves the mystery in a dramatic reveal.

Harvey Scribner Lucas County Robert Clark Co Cincinnati

Board of Education Approves Bills and Appoints Staff

The board met in regular session with eight members present. Bills for teachers and janitors were approved, and audits showed a $675.87 cash balance. Lind elected superintendent of buildings. Sennett remains second ward janitor, Hatfield re-elected truancy officer. A levy plan was postponed to May 28. Diplomas and commencement plans were discussed with a committee appointed. Flowers funds approved for school yards.

Board of Education Gorman Sass Rath Gleason Davis Winn Fisher Ort Standard Oil Co Peoples Gas & Electric Co Central Een Second Ward John C. Yingling Cress Daskend Cohen Greenwood School Supply Co Bangs Veni Wpanishantalee Lind. Sunds Mitchel Ben Well Second Ward John W Winn United States Fidelity & Survity Co B W Lind Peter Sennett Third Ward D W White Fourth Ward Frank Blezer Frank Hatfield Mr. Lind Lind Aye Nay Knaub Columbus Hatfield Campfield Mr. Sennett Dobchong Ois Viktse Vis Caus Peetidiegs Supt Messrs Gleason, Winn Noshoes

Probation Court Dispatches Short Criminal Session

Probate Judge J H Hockman presided a brief criminal court session. John Maloney bound over from Mayor Evans court received 30 days in the Toledo work house for carrying concealed weapons. Robt Kyle Jr 21 and Joseph R Schlembach 17 pled guilty to stealing brass from Peoples Gas and Electric Co and were sentenced to 35 days in the Toledo work house with commitment until costs are paid. They are to be taken to Toledo midweek.

J H Hockman John Maloney Evan’s Court Toledo Robt. Kyle, Jr Joseph R Schlembach Peoples Gas and Electric Co

Divine Services at St John’s Reformed Church

Divine services announced at St John’s Reformed Church corner Fourth and Washington Rev F K E Lahr pastor. Sunday school at 9 am. English service at 10 am. German and English preaching at Florida at 10 am by Rev J M Grether Swanton Ohio. German service at Sherwood at 2 15 pm. All are invited.

St. John’s Reformed Fourth and Washington Streets F KE Lahr Florida J M Grether Swanton Ohio Sherwood

Lightning Remedy for Rheumatism Offered by Drummond

Drummond’s Lightning Remedy is sold in large bottles and marketed as superior to all cheap cures. The firm claims one bottle distinguishes itself and guarantees remarkable power for rheumatism. Full month’s supply of two large bottles by express costs $5.00, with mail order details and agent opportunities.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Defiance Express Latty Building Court Street Mall Defiance, Ohio Per Wpretary State— & Laylin Huron Supreme Judge John A Bochauck Montgomery Germalry Toshph BE. Blackburn Belmas Frederick L. Hay Germany South Tiffin Evansport OLD Historing Hoop Pole W. J. Bryan S T Burtsfield van Wert R L Starr Bryan J V Cuff Napoleon Geo. K Otis E Ansberry Putnam County Buttsfield Starr Davie Meekison Cuff Ansberry W. D. Hill Peru Bourbon Congressional Hoss R. H. Gleason Iorteesr Clinton ST Board Education Tees Hag Poe Minsel’s Probate Divine Services Nettie A. Belau, MD Defiance Ohio Clinton Street
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