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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1903
Page
8
Ida and Marian discuss Marian's dramatic complexion change over three months. Brother Tom hints at cosmetic tricks including a gentle laxative, citing Dr. R. V. Pierce and the Invalids' Hotel as why some remedies affect appearance.
A publication extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe vegetable remedy for leucorrhea and female weakness. It includes testimonials from Mrs. Rayner of Medusa New York and Miss Emma Weller praising its effects, and warns against substitutes offered by dealers seeking profit. The ad touts a $500 reward for cures it cannot achieve and claims decades of success.
An advertisement states the 1008 page Common Sense Medical Adviser is sent free on receipt of 21 one cent stamps to cover mailing costs. Addressed to Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
A 22 or 23 year old man visited Conkle's barn asking for a rig to drive home and return by five. He took a horse and buggy for $2, later reached Bryan at 5 pm Saturday and was jailed. Identified by Mike Rigney and a revolver buyer, the suspect is held on related theft and gun sale suspicions.
Sarah Null Miller, born November 2 1827 in Homerstine Germany, emigrated to America with her parents at age five. She married John Miller in 1847 and lived in Defiance, survived by husband, four children, eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two sisters, and many mourners at her funeral. She was a longtime M E church member who cared for family and neighbors through hardship.
Arrangements allow Defiance county mail to be delivered in Defiance post office by 11:55 p.m. for early morning northbound train to Ney starting October 12. Louis Osborn, 18, injured when a stove fell on his forehead and arm in Clinton street wagon accident. stitched by Dr. G W Huffman. J E Hosler, Republican candidate for county treasurer, visits town. bank cashier praised as qualified and likeliest winner.
Francisco and Los Angeles travelers may save with greatly reduced rates via the Nickel Plate from October 7 to 16. Tickets valid for return until November 80, 1908 include stopover privileges. Inquiries to nearest agent in Wayne, Indiana.
Frank Partee of East Hopkins Street fell from a tree limb about twenty feet up at the Daoust residence on Holgate Avenue. He landed on his head and shoulders but suffered no broken bones and will be laid up only a few days due to bruises.
Harry Adams and companions who traveled to Gas City to study glass making returned after objecting to their sleeping quarters. They jumped an inter urban car and headed home. Will Eisele from Logan paused in town en route to Hicksville. Ed note predicts possible wedding bells soon in the area. A trotting horse named Alhambra Bay, owned by S Shelly, won two heats at Ottawa before injuring an ankle. Willie Heidepriem, 15, lost part of his right hand at New Manufacturing Co box plant. surgeon says full use may recover.
Warning about catarrh salves containing mercury and their harm. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Remedy by F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as a safe internal treatment. Claims to be blood and mucous system directed with testimonials and nationwide pharmacy availability.
Tickets on sale September 15 to September 8 inclusive. Liberal return limit. See nearest agent for particulars or patron. Asterlin, PA, Fort Wayne, or Fostoria agent in charge.
The Paulding county Sunday school association aims to tour all townships with E C Knapp and district president C R Betts of Stryker. they plan a countywide book detailing each Sunday school’s history and officers. Defiance county lags in workers but shows rapid progress.
A brief urging readers to support F. L. Hay in opposition to the single tax proposal. The note presents a single named candidate and encourages voting for him.
Do farmers and small property holders want their land to bear all the burden of taxation If you don't hit Johnson at the polls and help elect F L Hay The message urges voting for Hay against Johnson on tax policy.
Mr. Tennyson did not pay taxes and voted to fund a $52,500 bridge before it was built, showing the bond payment did not worry him.
Orley Welker takes on the stubborn Mr John Spangler in a confrontation that promises a hard clash of wills. The respected elder’s independence may be tested as the conflict unfolds, drawing attention from locals and onlookers.
A river bridge bond case and political maneuver provoke Democratic leaders to shut the Crescent News out, as tensions flare over who controls reporting and public messaging.
The Crescent News notes criticism of a bank failure down east and recalls Democratic politicians and press promoting a dollar for dollar Savings bank scheme in the city. The $180,000 loss is cited as proof of the deal's impact on local people.
Long critique accusing W A Kehnast and associates of misusing Maumee river bridge bonds. Claims city loss of 50000 and $130000 in bank depositors due to the scheme. Questions the role of Hay Gorman and Cable with Sachs in a political financial collapse. The piece argues a wicked partner can be profitable.
The city must cover 50 000 in Maumee river bridge bonds. It would not be required if Tennyson had not voted to pay for the bridge in advance.
The Crescent News notes how an extra loaf of bread could ease laborers' hunger and contrasts the plight of the hungry with the indifference of well off citizens. It blames Democratic politicians for bringing such pangs to many stomachs in the city.
The Crescent News argues a fifty year franchise mortgaged unborn generations and shifts power from government. It cautions the city’s $50,000 Maumee river bridge bond as harming small property owners amid big dividends.
The article promotes travel to Columbus and central southern Ohio via Toledo or Fostoria using Hocking Valley trains. It highlights high class day coaches and palace parlor cars built by Pullman Co. and connects with a smooth roadbed for a pleasant journey. Tickets are available through the Hocking Valley line.
A concise push for Ortey Welker described as a capable candidate. The text highlights Welker as a man of the people, keen and shrewd, urging readers to vote for him for commissioner.
J. E. Hosier is described as capable honest and industrious and urged as a model county treasurer candidate. Voters are asked to support Hosier in the election.
A first page piece warns that Johnsonism looms as a storm cloud of calamity, urging careful reading by the people, especially landowners and workingmen, who cannot neglect the subject. The article frames Johnson's campaign as a major societal threat.
K V Haymaker will supply music for the Cres cent News drama. Roll Gleason is expected to direct the orchestra if Chairman Ansberg has no objections.
In Crescent-News lore a "petrified cat" may reappear if P.O.M. follows Hay into the courthouse. The line recalls a past stunt when the Crescent-News used the creature as a stool while shadowing the A. P. A. to its lair.
John H. Clarke, attorney for the Nickel Plate railway, addressed Huron county court in the Shaffer versus Nickel Plate case. Shaffer, a brakeman, seeks damages for blacklisting. Clarke stated he believes it is lawful and commendable for employers to blacklist employees.
The Crescent-News notes three cent fares in Defiance thanks to W. P. Engel and warns that if multiple roads join, a single three cent fare could become nine cents. Johnson fights a road combination to preserve affordable rides for workers and urges readers to seek the truth.
The writer attacks Democrats on 38-cent streetcar fares and 25 percent dividends, accusing them of courting working men yet sidelining the poor. They urge feeding the laboring man before preaching cheap fares, contrasting concessions with low wages.
The piece attacks Tom L. Johnson once a street railway owner now claiming to aid the poor. It accuses him of collecting a fortune from railways and steel mills, while supporters rally for three cent fares. It mentions Island Park convention and nomination efforts amid calls for higher dividends and wage cuts.
Readers recall the Crescent News abrupt pivot from campaign coverage. The piece recalls a Milford township meeting where a heckler asked about $20,000 taken from Mr Barney and questions Kehnast's resolution and Jim my Tennyson’s vote to pay $52 500 in advance for a bridge never built.
The Crés cent-News reports the Maumee river bridge bond plan is effectively killed by Democratic leaders. They seek an undertaker to remove it from the cooling board after a barrage of public opposition.
In a local gathering, Republicans assisted Clarke during the meeting but Clarke did not cast any votes. The event focused on discussion rather than decisive voting actions.
The odor from the Is land Park ticket repels Democrats by the dozens as the shock proves too great, triggering mass departure and political unease.
A Wednesday Citizens meeting reveals city Democrats oppose both Johnson and Clarke for election, reflecting local political divisions and candidate scrutiny.
In a Citi zens event Clark referenced talk of buying offices and suggested opponents may have steered him toward the Island Park convention. The remarks drew attention to influence and political maneuvering surrounding the gathering.
The speaker claims both parties share contentment with present conditions and will not vote to change them, arguing that Democrats are as satisfied as Republicans with the status quo.
Senator M. A. Hanna's Defiance trip focused on measured matters and not an attack on W. A. Kehnast. He did not view it as his duty nor was he asked to target Kehnast.
The Crescent News notes Mr Hanna spoke to hundreds of Democrats who heard him without hearing a single word offensive to Democrats. He challenged Socialists and single taxers in his remarks.
The Democratic editors who backed Billie Kirtley last fall now attack him this fall. They urge him to drink and fall out to prepare for the elections on November 3, 1903.
The speaker accuses local editors of deceiving residents about the Maumee river bridge bands and abusing Judge Hubbard. The text also claims W A Kehnast’s skirts were not clear of the deal before the subject was abruptly dropped.
Wabash announces round trip tickets to San Francisco October 7 to 16 with final return by November 20. direct route 71.30 or 84.30 via Portland or Shasta. Tickets valid San Francisco to Portland by rail or water, with stopovers allowed within Colorado Texas or Wyoming. Kansas City tickets October 16 to 20 at 22.65 return by October 26 with optional November 10 extension for 50 cents. Detroit National meeting Christian Church tickets October 11 16 17 at one fare, return by October 23 with 25 cent fee.
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