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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1902
Page
5
A Defiance editorial laments local newspaper ownership, business greed, and the town’s stagnation. It urges deeper civic engagement, a stronger board of trade, and respectful support for English papers, while recounting past attempts to lure industry and the betrayal by a trust.
Delegates from all counties convened in the court house with C. J. Thompson presiding. George Russell of Malinta chosen by acclamation as the Republican nominee after N. E. Matthews of Ottawa withdrew. Russell, born 1850 in Hancock county, long served Henry and Monroe counties in public roles and business, and praised for his integrity and effort in public service.
Hon Joan S Snook announces plans to be in Washington DC during the week of the G A R encampment. He will be at the Varnum Hotel, one square south of the capital, and offers to meet district residents and provide any needed assistance.
E C Buck advertises cash payments for second hand goods of all kinds at Oppo site Ian Webb and Palm's.
In a St Pauls Methodist setting Dr. Leroy Belt recalls past ministry in a Wapakoneta log church and involvement in burning the brick of the present church. He speaks with the Express publisher Mr. Thompson, noting Sallada family ties and Harriett, Emily, and Mrs Blume as living relatives.
Emma Foltz born December 9 1846 in Independence Cuyahoga County Ohio married to Wm H Ramsey February 29 1864 moved to Defiance County in 1874. She had six children one predeceased her. Joined ME church in 1893 and contributed to church work. Died September 17 1902 funeral held September 19 1902 at her home.
Acknowledge gratitude to friends who offered sympathy and assistance during their family bereavement.
An old advertisement proclaims instant relief from burns cuts sprains and stings with Dr Thomas Electric Oil available at any drug store. It presents a period tone and targets general pain relief for common injuries.
The piece recalls Dr. Belt as a towering figure who stood firm for what is right. It describes how Bert confronted a threat without violence and praises Belt as physically and morally formidable, loyal to country, flag, and God. It admires him as a well preserved gentleman and tower of strength in the community.
The Defiance Home Saving and Loan Association will for a time receive money on deposit with certificates issued. Interest starts from date, payable January first and July first. Farm loans offered at six percent per year with no commission and small expense. Signed C. B. Squire, Secretary.
Mr Christ Winterich plans introducing the Defiance peach, praised by John Greenler and Matthias Elliott as exceptionally large with golden skin and crimson blush. The freestone fruit ripens Sept 26 to 30 with small pits, trees expected on sale next season, and 1,000 trees to be planted for 1891.
The Defiance Home Saving and Loan Association sues Cora Shook Oscar H Shook and others in Defiance County Ohio case 7491 to recover 257 13 with arrears and 34 40 taxes and insurance on Lot 20 Mackinaw Addition Sherwood. The petition seeks priority determination and sale of the mortgaged premises with sheriff's sale and further relief. Hutchinsons named as necessary parties by court order. Respond by October 18 1902 or default decree.
Lydice Sauer of near Holgate visited Mrs Henry Pfau as Conrad Zachrish and family visited his brother Sunday. The Chicago excursionists report a good time. Frank cut corn for Will Schatz last week. Nettie and Kate Frank called on Kate Zachrish Sunday evening. Chas Freudhoff has rented Peter Bakers farm. Pleasant Bend will have a rural route established next spring. Wesley Bauman took his best girl to her home in Continental Saturday.
The ad proclaims a single cure for skin itchiness titled Dean's Ointment. It notes availability at any drug store for 50 cents.
State of Ohio third judicial circuit fixes circuit court terms for 1908 in Wayne and Marion counties. Wayne on January 6 and September 8. Marion on January 13 and September 11.
A reading from Miller Co shows a price sheet listing agricultural and animal product rates. Items include potatoes per bushel, eggs per dozen, wheat per bushel, corn shelled and new, oats per bushel, rye, hay No 1 per ton, and hides both green and salted per pound. The sheet bears the supplier note 18 W Barber.
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