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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1902

Page

4

Daily Express editor denies shutdown and pledges independent Republican stance

J Thompson publisher asserts no plan to close the Daily Express despite agitation. He touts a 600 daily circulation with 200 more potential local subscribers and defends honesty, independence, and Republican leaning. He criticizes Democratic leaders and notes Defiance County swung toward Republicans due to issues and leadership concerns.

the Express Express Daily Express

Secretary of State vote total estimate

The article estimates this year’s total vote for secretary of state to range from 796000 to 801000, indicating a narrow band around 798500. The figure reflects statewide turnout and potential historical comparisons.

Circus Season Closes as Rev Bigelow Returns to Gospel

With Johnson's menagerie in winter quarters the season ends and Rev. Bigelow resumes gospel work to raise funds during the tough winter months.

Johnson Rev. Bigelow

Defiance County Shifts Support From Democrats

The Bryan Press reports Defiance county gave the Democratic state ticket 617 vote majority and is gradually breaking from the party. If the past four years serve as a basis, the county may soon become doubtful for Democrats.

Defiance Bryan Press

Saints and Republicans in Befiance County Election Debate

A Maumee Valley Record column questions Democratic security by relying on Republicans for county ticket support. The poster mocks the notion that Democrats can win by gathering all saints from the Republican party and warns of fragile Democratic safety if Republican voters abstain.

Befiance County Maumee Valley

New Precedent Set For Commissioners Financial Review

A promise by J. M. Bowen and Ernest Dalldorf to shorten the examination of the commissioners annual financial statement to about a week, instead of the usual twenty to thirty days, is described as a potential new record that would win taxpayer praise and set a pace for the coming year.

J. M. Bowen Ernest Dalldorf Messrs. Bowen Dalldorf

Tooting of Grimes Horn in Democracy Critique

G G Grimes former editor of the Fostoria Times writes a sombre piece arguing democracy has failed to win since 1896. He blames commercialism for making Democrats cowards and says the party must reclaim its real article by discarding its Populist skin and returning to core principles.

Tooting Grimes G. G. Grimes Fostoria Times

The Second Death Foretold in The Express

The Express highlights Douglas Carpenter's work on The Second Death noting prior success and predicting consistent quality in addressing evil weeds. It argues the cross as a guiding center and a path to avoid the so called second death, stressing steadfast faith as pivotal.

Douglas Carpenter The Express

Local resident outlines coal rail extension route to Coldwater

Edward Gaudern of Bryan says the extension of the old C L M Ry now owned by the Columbus and Lake Michigan Ry will pass within a half mile of Evansport, strike the old Coldwater and Mansfield grade near West Unity, then reach Coldwater Michigan. He predicts it will be one of the shortest coal roads in the northwest and that the Lake Shore and other roads will fight it savagely.

Edward Gaudern Bryan Columbus and Lake Michigan Ry. Co Evansport Coldwater Mansfield West Unity Mich Gaudern Lake Shore

New Daily Planned for Defiance City

An upcoming daily newspaper aims to enter Defiance as local politics unfold. The Express notes facts backing its claims while rival papers face pressure from candidates like W. D. Hill, Deindoerfer, and T. T. Ausberry.

Defi

Kirtley Leads in Ohio State Ticket Count

Official return totals 830,131 ballots cast with 811,467 votes in secretary of state race. Laylin 436,171. Bigelow 345,706. White 12,336. Hayes 15,270. Adams 2,983. scattering one. Kirtley tops state ticket for board of public works by 95,209. Ankeney lowest for dairy and food commissioner with 86,135.

Ohio Laylin Bigelow White Hayes Adams Labor Scattering Kirtley Board of Public Works Ankeney

City Council Advances Wages for Laborers

The council acted Tuesday evening to raise wages for city laborers, a move that will be most appreciated by the workers.

Kirtley Wins State Sprint Title by Big Margin

Wm. Kirtley Jr. carried the state by 95 209 votes and proved the convention’s claim that he would be a famous sprinter.

Wm. Kirtley, Jr

High bred driving horse for sale at Highland township

Jacob Adams in Highland township offers a high bred driving horse weighing over 1100 pounds with a gentle disposition. Contact details include 65 3rd W50 2T for inquiries.

Jacob Adams Highland Township

Ohio Wins Claim to Maumee River Islands Near Toledo

The unsurveyed Maumee river islands near Toledo, long disputed in federal proceedings, were awarded to Ohio after discovery no patent existed. The state canal commission filed a claim and the islands were sold to Toledo parties for 2800 dollars, with part of the price paid.

Maumee River Toledo United States Department of the Interior State of Ohio State Canal Commission

Timber claim dispute delays patent for islands

Litigation stalled as about 3800 dollars remains due including interest. A note from the secretary of the interior, received by the canal commissioner, says W. A. Mason abandoned his timber claim on the island prior to the state, and the patent will be sent to the commissioners within days.

Secretary of the Interior Canal Commissioner W. A. Mason Defiance Ohio W. H. McClintock

Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil In Household Sale

Advertises Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil as a universal remedy for burns cuts wounds sore throat croup catarrh asthma and other ailments claiming universal effectiveness and household necessity.

Thomas

Local Notables and Residents In Winter Plans

Perry Burns will move to the Ridenour farm southwest of town this week to work for Mr Spangler this winter. Tom Fordham returned home from North Dakota and will spend the winter with his parents Mrs. John Lewis. Emma Partee of Bryan visited C F Thoure and family. U A Spangler is busy preparing timber for a large oil derrick at Bryan. Frank Conkey has clerked for Sherr Yeagley recently. Rev C R Davenport will begin a series of meetings next Sunday evening. G W Dustin, recently ill, could return to school Monday.

Perry Burns Ridenour Spangler Tom Fordham North Dakota John Lewis Emma Partee Bryan C.f.thoure U.A

Mansfield Families Report Illness and Local Trade

The community notes several sick lists including A H and R A Mansfield infants and Rev W S Culp. Visits and trades occur with Miss Belva Searle, Bettie Searle, and cattle and poultry trades led by C J Yarger, Fil Krotz, and C E George. Protracted meetings begin at Sharon with Pastor W S Culp.

A. H R. A. Mansfield C.J. Yarger Wm. Searle Ed _ Dufoys Myrtle Ottie Mansfield Belva Searle E. George Bettie Searle David Grant

The Second Death and the Lake of Fire

Discussion on the biblical concept of the second death, body and soul annihilation, and eternal punishment. It cites Revelation and Second Peter, arguing the wicked are destroyed by fire and brimstone at the general judgment and that hell represents complete annihilation rather than ongoing torment.

D. Carpenter Hell John David John the Baptist Jesus Sodom Peter Fire Brimstone

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