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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1902
Page
8
An advertising narrative links headaches and nightmares to dyspepsia and stomach trouble. It extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure, cites experiments and a Mount Union resident’s tale, and offers free consultation and a medical adviser book.
The fifth annual Knights of Pythias district convention met in Bryan with 600 to 800 Knights from Van Wert Paulding Williams and Defiance counties. The event opened at 2 pm in the opera house with a two-part program of music reports speeches and rank conferring, followed by an 8 pm program featuring Grand Chancellor Chas Deckman and Judge F L Hay. Local participants from Defiance included John W Winn F L Hay and others. Beal drove to the event and Beal won driving honors with roosters crowing at 2 am between Ney and Defiance.
Elder John W. Rogers of Filley Missouri praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a infant with violent croup. He says a few doses relieved danger and that early use prevents attacks. The drug contains no opium and is safe for babies and adults. Sold by N G Woodward.
Three little girls from Ney's Busey Bee class send a Sunday school note praising teacher Mrs. Luce and noting a strong attendance average of 17 over six months. They describe winning a Bible prize for bringing the most scholars and invite future letters to the county secretary. The rest of the letter reflects encouragement to Bro. Goller's successor, urging perseverance in faith and urging readers to look up to the Saviour for strength.
The Maumee Valley Record and the Defiance Democrat clash as Democratic leaders chase Bryan era policy and patronage. The Crescent News echoes fears of a press trust, with editors displaced, party lines fading, and a push to remove the old organ tied to county printing.
An odd fragment shows a claim about a mudhavna and a salve for piles. The terse line hints at a misleading advertisement or contrast between products and outcomes. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
A reader from West Virginia writes that after a severe cold and chest pains the second dose improved symptoms and three bottles cured the cold. The note is sent from 64 Thirty-seventh Street, Wheeling, and is offered for sale by N. Woodward.
A dubious accusation surfaces against local trust bodies alleging they swore during a campaign, seen by some as equally troubling as indecision or hesitation. The remark reflects ongoing political friction and questions about integrity in public service.
Citizens say many eyes and ears are on the country as latest happenings stir curiosity. The city reports pockets of chatter about events abroad and at home.
The Crescent News and Democrat are at the center of a dispute as many Democrats push to remove the trust papers citing fear and a desire for family peace, arguing the cold feet hinder harmony.
The text describes advocates pushing a new daily paper to promote Bryanism and erase Democratic majorities. It notes four existing William Jennings Bryan publications and hints at a fifth to propel Bryanism, with a cryptic reference to Mieed J. Maines and efforts to shake Democratic strength in the city.
A vivid claim contrasts torment from itching piles with the relief Doan's Ointment provides, asserting the product cures or eases the condition and emphasizes its effectiveness despite intense discomfort.
Marriage licenses have been issued to Geo Parker 20 of Paulding County and Nettie Bristol 17 of Mark Township Indiana Bronson and Martha Irene Deveaux.
The Maumee Valley Record quotes a denial aimed at Mr. Hill about seeking a personal organ or daily paper. The piece suggests Hill may aim for Congress, possibly replacing Johnnie Snook, while stating the Record does not confirm such moves.
Dr James William Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana announces a mysterious Elixir of Life produced by a personal compound. He claims it cures rheumatism neuralgia stomach heart liver kidney and many diseases and sends it free to prove its power with no risk. He cites cures of crutch users and paralysis suggesting broad restorative effects.
Clara Bokop will leave for a few weeks visit in Adelphia. John Eberle leaves tomorrow for Toledo for Thanksgiving. Miss Payne returns to Melville after visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Parker. M S Gist of Hawesville notes Eclectric Oil cured a sore throat in twenty four hours. Hen Wm Kirtley Jr left for Van Wert for G L Marble funeral. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup advertised for coughs and colds. Christ Diehl Jr improving after surgery in Detroit and due home soon. A Paris dispatch reports M Rosey discovers perpetual youth. Madison Medicine Co Rocky Moon Tea offered by Weisenburger Emery.
N G Woodward druggist advertises a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach disorders biliousness or constipation. The ad promotes the remedy as new and reliable.
Marriage announcements for Gertrude Nicely and Cons. Richolft at P. O. Rhodes U B church and Gustave Streckewald with daughter returning from Europe. Muskogee prospectus credit to Judge Baker. Replogle family loss from diphtheria in Terre Haute with local sympathy. Mapes of Evansport touts growth and Thanksgiving civic exhortations to residents and Republicans.
On Thursday November 27 the post office closes to business except 8 to 10 am no money order work. City carriers will make one collection and delivery in the forenoon while rural routes skip trips. C. J. Thompson postmaster.
Members of Tu-enda che lodge No 139 F and A M held their annual election on Wednesday selecting W M E J Phelps 8 W B W Lind J W Geo C Dirr S D Sam Levy J D Frank Papenhagen Treasurer L E Beardsley Secretary A Viers Tyler W H Hooker for the coming year.
Napoleon North west reports Supt. Geo Wright of the county infirmary bought two three month old bloodhounds from Mount Vernon Ohio for inmate management. Wright will train them to keep paupers on the farm amid Democratic praise and concern over humane treatment.
A Defiance resident testifies to improved health after using Doan's Kidney Pills purchased from N G Woodward druggist. Mary Johnson of 1125 Schultz street recalls relief from back pain weariness and dull head pain since winter 1898. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburne Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
In the common pleas court F. W. Hyman obtained judgment today against Nicholas Arend and others in two cases for sums of 325.20 and 135.60.
The tally through Saturday November 22 shows votes cast across Defiance region churches and schools including St Marys St Johns Sts Defiance College and Defiance High School with numbers like 115 605 28 and 29006 among various parishes Lutheran Episcopal and Catholic congregations listed.
A controlling interest in the Findlay Evening Courier has been sold to a local stock company led by T. A. Dean who becomes general manager. The Courier formerly belonged to J. L. Patterson. Rumor says Patterson may buy the Crescent stock from D. D. Donovan of Napoleon and move to Defiance to run those properties, giving him absolute control with his existing holdings.
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