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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1901
Page
4
Entered at the Defiance Ohio Postoffice as second class mail matter for the Evening Edition. Delivery by carriers to city subscribers. Rates: 10c weekly. $3 yearly outside city. six or three month mail options. Weekly press edition Wednesday evenings. yearly rate $1.50 cash in advance. Long distance telephone Nos 14 and 34 listed.
The Toledo Blade reports Cuyahoga county Republicans plan a complete enrollment of Republicans to vote in primaries and ban others. The move aims to create a unified, loyal bloc, reducing defectors who shift to Democrats and risking party principles.
A reflective line imagines Li Hune Crane reading his own obituary notices, suggesting a rare treat in such a moment of self-remembered life. The remark frames mortality with a wry audience of the deceased.
Pat Crowe again postpones his promised surrender while Omaha’s reception committee grows weary, kept waiting in formal evening attire as the delay extends.
Kidnappers holding Miss Stone lower their demanded price, signaling willingness to shift from the previous sum and make room for a new spring stock.
The problem states $12 000 defeats Kilbourne with 66 000 votes. Four times that amount would be $48 000. If the cost scales linearly, Kilbourne would be defeated by the same ratio, implying four times 66 000 equals 264 000 votes, so Kilbourne would be defeated by 264 000 votes.
Senator LopGe urged adoption of the McKinley commercial policy in his Middlesex club address. He cited McKinley’s Buffalo speech on reciprocity as a two way benefit of giving as well as receiving and aligned his stance with Roosevelt on related issues.
In an Edinburgh address Lord Rosebery envied a government run by business men over politicians and questioned its success. He noted that being a good business man helps but does not guarantee political skill, citing John Wanamaker as a successful business man but implying limits to his political prowess.
Readable fragments indicate a disrupted station event involving an air carrier named Rave Airways and an incident at a location abbreviated as Casbts. No clear dates or participants fully specified. Further readable details are needed to produce a precise card.
In common pleas court Judge W H Hubbard takes the Kerns treasurer case against W O Hughs under advisement. Hassel swert vs Thomas Boyd set for trial with thirty witnesses. jury excused due to plaintiff illness. Sally Emslie vs Elsie Keener breach case set for Thursday seeking 5000. G M Watkins trustee vs Christy Diehl Brewing Co to be tried in court. Ann Eliza Ralston vs City of Defiance to be tried Friday. Conrad vs Turnbull Wagon Co set for Monday. Shoup pleads not guilty to burglary. trial slated Saturday November 30 with defense by W D Hill. Frank Andrews pleads not guilty. trial Friday November 29. Robt Newbegin to defend. Miscellaneous items note local changes, travels and social visits. Funeral resolutions for Dr N W Hartshorn noted.
Mrs John Peterson and son Manford were in Evansport Friday while Otto Keoppe husked corn for Ed Keoppe. James Figley visited Grant Figley's family Friday. Mrs Samuel Dunbar is reported poorly with rheumatism and visited Mrs Wm Figley Thursday. J O Whistler and Thomas Reid have traded farms with Reid moving near Evansport and Whistler planning a future move. Samuel Dunbar drove to Defiance Friday. Protracted meeting continues at Trinity chapel with limited success. Belle Garlinger visiting sister Mrs Woodcock near Ridgeville. Dan Partee drove to Defiance Saturday. Ed Keppe and family drove north Sunday. Wm Figley and wife on a business trip to Evansport and then Defiance. Alvin Fauver and wife and Mrs Geo Rollin spent Thursday in Toledo. Frances Tanner of Napoleon and paker and wife spent Sunday. Miss Bertha Fauver and Kathryn Thornton were in Defiance Saturday and Sunday. Coy and wife of Defiance are segs. The Modern Woodmen plan an oyster supper in Rowe's hall. A resting elocutionary program by Miss Mary Barnes will be given. A cordial invitation to Mrs Mary Reynolds and guests at Dr H C's home on Nov 28 is extended.
Prof F W Heater drove to Hicksville Sunday afternoon. A W Fuller of Defiance brought a Newman Bros piano to Will Lovejoy's and took their organ home. Walter Roan, son of Henry Roan, shot his hand and chin while hunting. he is recovering under Dr Fraze. Chas Haver of Hicksville was in town Tuesday. J M Turrittin went to Hicksville Tuesday. Wheeler's brother and family of Napoleon visit this week. Dr Kuelken of Toledo sold eyeglasses here Tuesday. Mrs Elmer Haver went to Hicksville Tuesday. Scots Dr Fraze and Prof Heater drove to Hicksville Monday evening. W W Huff of Sherwood was in town Saturday.
County Line notes list visits by Chas Speide and family Fred Lesh wife and son George Lesh and mother to Wm Demland John Brinkman and little son to Theakle Boley Wm Dickman wife and little son to Theakle Boley Christ Demland and family to John Brink man infant Henry Sauer expected to not live Henry Frank and wife in Paulding county over weekend John Dirr and Clara to Yettie Frank Henry Frank and son at Defiance Frank Wolf and wife to John Brink man Sunday Sunday visits noted.
Miss Dora Felt of Cleveland returns home after a visit with Mrs J J Fauver. Chas Woodburn injured by shot while hunting with Wm Mohr. Richardson of Toledo visited Mrs Henry Sechrist last week. Chester Beck hosted a theatre party to To-May Harper. Miss Cora Beyham and party from Toledo hunted with Michael Carl Fauver Edith Wheller and Pearl Beckham Tuesday evening. Miss Stella Baer visits cousin, nords of Wauseon.
Mr and Mrs Sylvester Stock visited Alleghany Pennsylvania for several weeks while Stella Minnie Rethmel and Hattie Alshouse stayed with Mary and Emma Stock. Rev Wortenburger preached at U B church. Jacob Linebrink and wife visited Dan Kellermeier. Kellermeier and Meyer bale hay and seek buyers. A stray horse with blanket and rope was found on Muddy street. owner identified as JP Alshouse. Alshouse is adding a cellar. Paulding county resident L C Chance visits.
Lewis Hart of Newville called Tuesday morning. Adam Whitman and wife of south of Hicksville spent the weekend with daughter Mrs Mary McClellan. Miss Ernie Carey is confined to her home with malaria fever. Miss Alta Hootman has returned home after two weeks caring for her brother Frank's wife at Herrenpark. William McClellan consulted Dr Braner in Waterloo about his wife's health. Adrian Swager and Miss Nettie Miller were married Saturday evening at Edgerton by Rev Bartlett. West Milford sees new building activity with Grant Mason constructing a new house and barn, Simon Shank and Henry Lindsay adding to their homes, and JM Watkins building a new barn.
Washington Township reports Charley Lantz plastering C Welker s house while a Ney area potato carload last week proved a fine lot selling at 70c per bushel. Mrs Christ Kinzer returns from Crawford county after a brief illness. Irwin Hartshon adds a shed to his barn and carpenters finish a new blacksmith shop for P M.
Miss Orpha Cahill took a position in Hicksville this week. Dan Krotz of Defiance made his usual business trip here today. Mrs J E Long visited Defiance this week. Cordrey began a protracted meeting at the Bend. John Rank of Holland Michigan visited here. Rev W V Thomas of Defiance stayed with F C Switzer on Saturday then headed to Bryan. Van Dyke returned from Bryan. John Shook of Belleville visiting here. Huff was in Defiance last week. Geo Good was in Defiance last week. Fannie Switzer leaves for an extended visit in Indiana. James A. Kitchel of Defiance installed new lights for the druggist W C Newman. It is the best lighted store in town. Mrs Chas Davis was at Defiance Saturday.
The Misses Florence and Fan nie Thouro of Bryan visited parents here. Mr and Mrs Floyd Richardson welcome friends at the Richard Knights property. Thouro traveled to Defiance on business. Rev C R Davenport plans to preach here next Sunday at 7 o clock. Spangler works timber for L D Gatshall's barn to be built on his farm south of town.
Mrs Alice Ridenour and son from Farmer called here on Wednesday. Geo Black and wife Alvaro Coy and wife from Evansport were here one day last week. A A Rodgers C O Partee and families of Defiance spent Sunday here. Mr and Mrs J H Neaderhauser and baby Ruth of Defiance called here Monday. Supt Hall visited W W Wilsons infirmary director after five children aged eleven to two years.
Virgil Hull moved in John Durham's house. Wm Palmer and wife of Caracas are visiting here. Palmer closed the sale of his farm to John Rauth. Mrs Dell Hartney of Toledo returns home. Young people organize a reading circle. JB Kimberly resigns as clerk with J A Trubey. The woods are full of quail hunters. F Mekus' sister and aunt of Toledo visited Sunday.
Unanimously adopted at the Bishop Post 22 G A R meeting on Tuesday evening November 19 1901. The resolution mourns the loss of comrade William H Bridenbaugh detailing his faithful service and submission to divine will. It notes the charter and outlines the group’s intended actions following his death.
An advertisement offers free eye tests and glasses fitting on Tuesday November 26 with claims of superior scientific treatment and no possible comparisons to other options.
Tabulation by the secretary of state shows Judge Price the Republican nominee for the Supreme Court with a large plurality of 84,662. State Treasurer Cameron follows, with Gov Nash trailing by about 17,000 as 12,581 voters split from the top ticket. Kilbourne outpaced Nash in several counties.
Consultation is free and promises hope for difficult cases. The Detroit Clinic claims to cure cases deemed incurable and will inform patients if a case cannot be cured after examination, at no cost.
The News-Tribune on July 30 1898 extols a Detroit Michigan doctor as having unparalleled experience and few equals as a medical diagnostician, stating no specialist in the state or country matches his breadth of practice.
Findlay resident Lawrence Carr reports severe rheumatism since May with inability to work. After consulting Dr. Morrison at the Detroit Clinic on September 5 1990 and three months of treatment he is cured and back to his glass blowing trade. He had tried twenty bottles of a remedy without benefit and endorses Dr Morrison.
Clarence Quermyer of Antwerp reports ten years of digestive pain and severe indigestion. He says after starting Dr Morrison at the Detroit Clinic on December 13, 1900, two months of treatment cured him, removing pain and restoring ability to eat and work.
The notice promotes a blink specialist famed for treating all diseases with latest methods. It claims no case beyond cure is treated, promises prompt responses to inquiries, and invites readers outside large cities to consult. Address requests to Dr. Monzow, Chicago Box 116.
A brief notice promotes subscribing to the Express with a promise of a reliable mail box service. The ad emphasizes value and convenience for readers choosing home delivery.
The Parcels list price ranges for cattle hogs sheep and calves in Cleveland Chicago Pittsburg Buffalo Columbus New York Cincinnati Toledo and Baltimore. Prices cover steers heifers cows bulls and various weights with wheat corn oats rye and produce quotes for the week ending November 18.
A Tuesday rumor spread that Frank Sommers, a popular restaurant man, had married. A large crowd gathered on Clinton Street waving and shouting. Sommers, angered, watched a brewery wagon unload a keg that was not tapped. Officer Gus Matthews dispersed the crowd.
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