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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1904
Page
1
A west bound freight and an east bound B&O passenger train collided a mile east of Stanley. Passengers were shaken but injuries were limited to a list of crew and travelers with Copenhaver among the most severely hurt. Dr. Powell treated the wounded and the injured continued their journeys.
A ten pound girl arrived at the home of Nathan Nicely Saturday morning. A marriage license was issued to Allen Tracht of Stallion and Emma Frazer of Karmer township. The will of the late Franklin Duck, who died at the Soldiers' Home in Sandusky, has been probated and F. L. Hay appointed executor. Mrs. Thos. Myers left Thursday for a week’s visit with her daughter in Toledo. C Diehl Jr. appointed administrator of the estate of ly deceased. Bond fixed at $1,000. Mrs. Kate Wiltner near Junction had the middle finger of the left hand crushed in a meat chopper Thursday afternoon.
In Cleveland finance notes the Produce Exchange Banking Co stockholders fight a legal move to enforce double liability. Ira W. Brown with five shares sues while directors are named defendants seeking judgment for stock trace value. The suit claims neglect by directors allowed cashier Rose’s thefts and bank robbery through uninvestigated statements.
Mrs 8 A Case and daughter Gertrude have returned from a visit in Cleveland. J B Myers of Ayersville bought the Winfield property nearby. Frank Fox left for Peru Ind to take a car repairer post with the Wabash railway. George Killey reports Jacob Sill of Moats has pension raised from 17 to 24 monthly. A 8 Bernstein of Buffalo received notice of his mother’s death and left for home. Mr and Mrs C R Long entertained a card club Thursday with a four course dinner. Esther, daughter of Wil Leaders of the North Side, is pleased with a new baby brother at the parental home.
W H McCrawrock signs off after fifteen years as editor of the Defiance Express praising Republican unity in Defiance County and the paper’s loyalty to the party. The piece credits growth in Republican support, laments Democratic strength, and thanks readers and associates. Local items report Byron Smith visits, Lena Bancroft and others in Defiance, a marriage license to Leroy Shock and Bertha Andrist, and updates on George Koch’s appendicitis recovery and other minor notices.
The Defiance based Express salutes Mr. W H McClintock with high praise for efficiency and readiness to aid in growing the paper. The staff congratulates him on a wider field and better pay while remaining in Defiance. The Express pledges continued high standards and unoffending content.
The piece endorses Will C. Kegel as publisher of the Defiance Express, praising his fifteen years of party work, Republican loyalty, and fair public discussion. It notes the paper’s growth, asks for broad support, and acknowledges Democrats in the county while urging support for Kegel and the paper’s continued stance.
Advertisement for The Defiance School of Telegraphy promotes telegraphy training with guaranteed jobs. It cites access to a large, well equipped office adjoining Western Union and endorsements from Western Union managers. The program claims flexible hours and supervision by an experienced telegrapher for both men and women.
Physicians note a quality in Royal Baking Powder that makes food more digestible and wholesome. They endorse and recommend it based on this peculiarity observed by medical professionals.
Lima dispatch reports the Columbus and Lake Michigan railway won court protection to cross near Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton tracks and enter Lima, enabling construction of a depot between Lima and Defiance. Also local notices include visits, family travel, a battery assault case, and a thanks card for the deceased.
The Defiance Express introduces Irving Adams to the city news department. Born and raised in Defiance, he will pursue journalism as a profession with local support anticipated.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications because disease resides in the blood. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It is a non quack prescription from leading physicians, combining tonics with a blood purifier. Testimonials offered by Seon T. Cheney and Co. Toledo, Ohio.
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