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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
4
A Bucyrus dispatch claimed Presbyterian church members refused a pulpit to an Anti-saloon League representative. Pastor C H McCastin's letter alleges the report is a lie, arguing the account is false and demanding correction.
The board of education unanimously re elected R W Mitchel as superintendent of the schools for two years. He is a pleasant gentleman deeply interested in the schools and doing good work, earning full confidence and approval from board members.
PA Baker of the Anti Saloon League circulates nationwide claim that Hon John M Ainsworth dodged the Clark county local option bill. Democratic papers deny, saying he left for a funeral and had a telegram to prove it. Baker insists he should have recorded a vote.
The Crescent News misreads the public on the Democratic platform. Four years of free trade under Cleveland starved counties while Bryan’s free silver failed. Populists were used to boost Democrats, but no Populists remain this year. Factories run, labor strong, farmers prosperous, and voters reject Bryan. McKinney will win.
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a universal cure for constipation. It claims the product is cathartic and effective forever, with a guarantee that druggists will refund money if not satisfied.
Memorial Day services were held nationwide to honor heroes from the Civil War era and later conflicts. The editorial urges citizens to attend ceremonies, pay tribute, and instill patriotism in future generations as veterans aged and the nation remembers sacrifice for the old flag.
The city faces questions about its school enumeration results and argues that a rise in dwelling occupancy since last year should prevent a drop in the 1900 figures. Critics urge the board to thoroughly revise and ensure accuracy, noting last year’s many empty houses filled since then.
John S Snook and W E Decker emerge victorious in a congressional convention, toppling the McLean faction led by Chas. N Haskell. McLean supporters anticipated control, but Decker proved more adept and asserted influence.
In Defiance county Peter Caressel’s name will appear before Democrats at the approaching primary election as a candidate for a second term as commissioner. Democratic friends note the long established practice of rewarding faithful and efficient officers with re election.
The adjourned session shows a nine mill tax levy for schools with a two mill bond levy, plus salaries for superintendent teacher and janitor. John Mitchell re elected superintendent for two years at 1500 yearly. Enumeration showed ward changes. paper errors suspected. Superintendent’s April report approved. ending June 15 with diplomas to be listed. Memorial Day parade participation invited. National Education Association convention noted for July in Charleston.
Ed K Rife of the Ohio State Journal criticizes the Fifth Ohio Congressional district Democrats for nominating John Snook of Paulding to succeed David Meekinson of Henry. Snook, previously defeated by F B DeWitt in 1890s, is seen as weak by Defiance Henry Putnam and Defiance editors. Republicans, with savvy leaders, expect to force Snook into private life again, though McLean won the governorship last fall by over 3,000.
Cross examination notes strong testimony for the product “the little conqueror.” Mrs Heldenbrend of 714 Nicholas street cites relief from backache headaches and kidney strain after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Sold by N G Woodward with a 50 cent price. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Prof Boone wowed a large audience at the Citizens opera house with hypnotic demonstrations and mind reading feats assisted by a committee. They staged a dramatic waking from fifty hours of sleep and intricate tests of thought transfer and ring recovery, while noting the showmanship and uncertainty of how the effects were achieved.
Mayor Evans calls a public meeting at 7:30 in the city hall council chamber to organize an Independence Day celebration for Defiance. He urges residents to attend and participate in planning a glorious Fourth.
On May 1 and 16 and on June 5 and 19 the C H and D Ry will offer special excursion tickets for those seeking homes in the west south and northwest. Call on nearest C H and LD agent for full particulars. June 19.
A new guide issued by the Chicago & North Western Railway highlights Colorado as a tourist resort and home location. The Colorado Special train leaves Chicago for Denver next afternoon, with Colorado Springs and Manitou reached the same evening, one night en route. Free copies at ticket offices or four cents postage from D. W. Aldridge, Cleveland Ohio.
Commencement week begins Sunday June 8 with Memorial Day events and a baccalaureate sermon by the college president at 10 30 am in the Presbyterian church at Vaughnville Ottawa River. A musical recital closes the week in the college auditorium free for all, with students from Sherwood joining.
Mrs S Hossfield from Cheboyga Mich arrives today to spend summer with her parents on Perr Street. Judge J H Hockman expresses sympathy as interior cleaning and exterior painting begin. Carpenters start a porch project on two sides, 75 feet long, needing 4000 shingles, with no brazen pillars yet costing the same.
An advertisement extols Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal cure for dyspepsia indigestion biliousness and stomach ailments. It links perfect digestion to vigor brain sharpness ambition and success and cites Dr R B Strong of New York City praising the remedy as extremely efficacious. The copy urges taking one or two tablets after meals to ensure results in the battle of life.
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