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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1903
Page
4
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Republican caucuses set for September 1903 in Richland Milford and Delaware townships to choose delegates for the county convention in Sherwood. Meetings listed for Richland Thursday September 16, Milford September 12 at 2 pm, Delaware September 12, and Tiffin September 11 with 14 delegates to be chosen.
The article recalls Bryan's Urbana address attacking Grover Cleveland as a bunco steerer for leading free silver Democrats to Wall Street. It notes Tom L Johnson now endorsing gold bug John H Clarke and aligning Bryan’s wing with reorganizers, questioning his rejection of Bryan ally John J Lentz.
William Jennings Bryan declined to appear with John H. Clarke the gold Democrat in Ohio, a move that unsettled Johnson backers. Bryan adheres to free silver and rejects Clarke, planning to speak at the state fair in Columbus while Clarke stays off the platform.
Cleveland's Clarke, a gold standard candidate for U.S. Senate, spoke at Napoleon challenging W. J. Bryan who canceled his appearance to avoid endorsing him. Clarke defended his 1896 free silver stance, while Bryan remains opposed to free silver. The Ohio Democratic scene faces a tense political split as Defiance County wavers between Clarke and Bryan amid a statewide contest.
Village and farm life update with health notes, visitors, and activities across Noble Township, Richland township, and Defiance county. Mentions of Roehrig and Goddard families, state fair attendance, harvest chores, school opening in district No. 7, and farm labor in the county.
Bryan faction in Columbus mobilizes free silver supporters to block Tom L. Johnson’s control over Ohio delegates to the national convention. John J. Lentz and John W. Bookwalter lead the effort to organize and pressure Bryan to withhold endorsement of Clarke for U S senator until he backs free coinage. Clarke’s supporters doubt he will commit to Bryan’s position or the senatorial race.
Povenmire and wife with grandchildren Ray and Carrie visited Ayersville residents Wednesday afternoon. Evansport families Hall and Gates shared meals and visits Sunday. Gares of Evansport called Sunday afternoon with Mary and Orestis. Nelson Gray and granddaughter from Defiance stopped by after paesthene. Ft Wayne’s John Buehrer called Monday afternoon. Supt A Hall visited Henry county Monday. Alice Leaders from the infirmary spent Wednesday evening at the home. Trumppower of Defiance finished the new well Wednesday.
St John’s Reformed Church at Fourth and Washington hosts annual Harvest Home and Missionary services next Sunday September 6 with Sunday school at 9 a m German service at 10 a m English sermon by Rev J F Grauel Findlay afternoon service at 2 30 pm English sermon by Rev J F Grauel German by Rev Geo Engleman Holgate Sherwood services planned for Sunday September 13 with German 10 am Sunday school 2 pm English 2 45 pm Rev J G Grimmer Bay City Mich will speak Special missionary offerings to be taken at all services All services begin sun time Everyone invited
H L stock and E J and B F Stock dined with Willis Kiester. Chaunce Rittenhouse passed through Germany to Canada. Remember the grove Sept 5. Epworth League social at Mrs Gares home. O B has a span of Orley. Rev C L Wood roadsters. Henry county coat of paint. St Johns day Sept 5. Many names and small town events.
Alice Neaderhauser and her niece Ruth Neaderhauser from De fiance along with Elsie Smith of Naperville visited the Children’s Home Tuesday afternoon. Robert McColley of Defiance has been working on the new well at the home and Flora Hammar Clarrie Minsel of Jewell and Clayton Dunbar of Defiance were shown through the home Wednesday.
Customer praises the lumber delivered and plans to buy more. The note reflects strong satisfaction and encourages future purchases when in need.
Mrs A Welton ill cared for by Dr CG W Huffman of Defiance. Calves hogs cattle traded by M Shultz F Krotz. George Hahn shipped sheep to Defiance and tea home. Miss A English aids Welton. Mrs Jane Schoonover visited Mrs Searle. Mansfield family visited Naome Holtzel and Van Skiver in Defiance. Ira Donaldson trio to Bear Lake Michigan. Rebeca Boucher and Lizzie Mansfield visit. Cutting bee trees noted. W V Mansfield and Bros harvested honey.
Washington. Johnson and Clemmer lay concrete abutments for a bridge over the creek at Geo Ginther's farm. S A Kintner and wife visited Emery Bayliss. Irvin Spittler closed the sale of his farm last week for 120 acres at 54 dollars per acre, with possession this fall. Twins born to John Kinzer and wife on Aug 25 weigh 7 and 5% pounds. Leander Garver and son visiting East Jordan, Michigan. John and Charley Gardner to start building a new house this week. Young Daniels suffered a thumb amputation from an engine. O Welker bought timber for 8S. A Lichty. Lewis Motter remodeling by raising house and new foundation. William Walker moved to Williams Center to begin teaching there. The Ney canning factory to run late week. new smokestack arrived from Bryan. Tomato crop promising if frost holds. John Goller very ill with slim chances of recovery. Sam Freese moved Tuesday.
Minnie Mack of Defiance visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Mack last week and returned Saturday. Charles Weber is improving. A cream social on Mrs. Rainbow's lawn Saturday evening drew a good crowd. Cement sidewalks began in front of W. W. Welker's Elmer Dreher's Ed Bergman's and Al Strusaker's places. Mr. Harter shipped seventeen mules and one horse to Ney from Kentucky and plans to sell them locally. Mr. Clark plans to leave the Wm Stailey farm for Pleasant Lake Indiana soon. Gus Shats contemplates selling his farm with buyers in view.
Wm Fransdorf moved buildings to his other farm improving convenience. Sarah Garrett bought a work horse from H Gherke. F M Mansfield erected a new granary. Lae J B Weible built a 30 by 50 feet hog pen. Bell Telephone seeks a line from Defiance to Arthur benefiting the area. A musical in Oakwood drew many locals, Lulu Bateanle performed. Clyde Morris shot a squirrel the gun kicked and cut his lip. Morris bought a flock of sheep from John Ralph. Arthur Ritenour moved to a farm north of Ayersville near John Caylor's.
Miss Fan with typhoid fever. Setzer has returned home from Krill, Edgerton. Mrs Sophia Dickman is on the sick list. Reformed church Thursday was a failure due to rain. The little son is better. Mrs George Kellermyer is sick. German M E church service postponed to this afternoon. Mrs Henry Dirr has been ill. Schanika carried wood to Defiance for his mother Monday. The rain last week affected plans for a picnic postponed to Saturday but turnout was small. Mike Fenter was sick. John Steinglass and family visited John Brinkman Sunday.
Warns against mercury containing ointments for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as a safe internal remedy. Claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
Local dealers report prices for potatoes lard beans butter eggs and hay with per bushel per hundredweight and per pound figures. Corn and hogs cattle and poultry values are listed alongside live market and dressed hogs prices and general barter terms for farm goods.
Lawyer Thorndike and Farmer Perkins discuss how Ohio’s personal property exemption evolved from $50 to $100, the dogs exception, and risks of fraud. They recount court stances, perjury concerns, and the role of legislative journals, noting past exemptions for household items and tools under Kellie’s era.
The Ohio State Board of Commerce asserts the taxation amendment is a business led initiative. It says the amendment aims for a simple fair tax system allowing each district to raise revenue for local needs without interference from other bodies while requiring truthful property declarations from taxpayers. The board notes its legislative role and intent to guide future tax policy upon passage.
The schedule lists exams from September to June across Defiance Sherwood Hicksville and other locations with dates and buildings. The Board also notes Boxwell Patterson exams and proposes a list of C. T. R. C books for question selection including Art of Study Hinsdale How to Teach Reading Clark and Critical Period of American History Friske.
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