State ticket listing candidates for statewide offices
For Governor George K Nash of Franklin for Lieutenant Governor John A Caldwell of Hamilton for Judge Supreme Court W Z Davis of Marion for Attorney General Joan M Sheets of Ottawa for State Treasurer J B Cameron of Columbiana for State Auditor Wly Guilberte of Noble for Board of Public Works Frank A Huff man of Van Wert
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Nash
Franklin
John A. Caldwell
Hamilton
W. Z. Davis
Marion
Joan M. Sheets
Ottawa
J. B. Cameron
Columbiana
W. Jy. Guilberte
Republican Convention to Nominate Local Officers in Defiance County
The Republican Party of Defiance County Ohio holds a delegate convention in Defiance Court House on September 21 1899 for electing candidates for local offices including treasurer probate judge clerk of court recorder prosecuting attorney and infirmary director. Delegates are allocated by votes for McKinley with caucuses set for September 9 1899 at 7 30 p m to nominate township and city ward land appraisers and to certify lists to the elections board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Ohio
Court House
Defiance
Sda
Silicas
Wm McKinley
Defiane
Board of Tee Supervisors of Elections
W. H. McClintock
Republican Executive Committee
Republican Central Committee
G. W. Helpmann
J. W. Lynde
Richland Township
Adams Township
Maddock School House
Auction at Evergreen Farm on Kintner Road
Jacob Kintner offers for sale at Evergreen Farm near Moats Point on September 28, 1899 at 10 am a large mixed estate. The list includes horses cattle sheep tools wagon crops and numerous household items. Terms: amounts up to five dollars cash. over five dollars Nine months credit with two approved sureties. auctioneer Russell Hamuil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Kintner
Evergreen
Kintner
Moats
Russell Hamuil
Cure Constipation Forever With Cuscailis Candy Cathartic
A humorous old advert proclaims a candy cathartic called Cuscailis to cure constipation with a promise of refunds if it fails. It notes prices of 0c or 25c and references druggists refund policy. The phrasing mimics a sensational patent medicine pitch from a past era.
McKinley Speech Praises Troops Return From Philippines
President McKinley’s Pittsburg address lauds the Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers for their sacrifice in the Philippines. He emphasizes unity, civilizational duty, and the need to support troops, vowing medals of honor and a lasting national resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
President McKinley
Pittsburg
Tenth Pennsylvania
Philippines
Stone
Pennsylvania
Soldiers Honor Heroic Eighth Corps and Navy in War Remembrance
In a solemn address the speaker praises the Eighth Army Corps and navy for their service in Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines. He honors fallen colonels and soldiers while noting restraint and obedience to treaty terms. He lists regiments deserving lasting national memory and salutes both army and navy personnel who stayed on duty beyond discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Porto Rico
Tropics
Philippines
United States
Manilla
Eighth Army Corps
California
Colorado
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
North Dakota
Nevada
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Regular Army
Manilla Bay
Senate
Otis
Manilla City
Bay
Spain
Election Board Chooses Clerk By Draw Of Lots
The board of deputy supervisors of election met September 6 in the auditor’s office to elect a clerk. After ballots failed, two names A Viers and M J Walz were placed in a hat and drawn by Auditor W A Snider. Viers was declared elected clerk for the year. the salary fixed at $100. Peter F Seible elected chief deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Deputy Supervisors of Election
Court House
Peter F Seible
R D Webster
George A Ensign
W H McClintock
M J Walz
W A Snider
Viers
Board Education Adjourns After Approving Bills and Plans
The board met in adjourned session with most members present. Minutes approved. Several bills listed for payment including Horn ribbons Purkey hardware Lind plumbing and gas company charges. Prof Mitchel proposed a four year high school course and five hundred copies printed. Superintendent authorized to print 500 copies and costs totaled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Gorman
Fisher
Iheeichsanne
Lind Hardware
Lye Een Nee Ee Ee Record Printing Co
Wilson Plumbing
Defiance Machine Works Catch ‘Basin
Geo, Keeser Woo
Icies Vee
Vocess
Samuel Stork
Wiibe
Gehl Ss Eee Ee Ees AO JM Yarnell Ink
Serre Cs 100
Gas Company Gas
Ais 40
Central Telephone Co
Aki Gee
Biesee IE
Geo. Wilsberg Painting
GM Weisenberger Sand
Moonen Drick Ces
Ces Ney
J P Davis
Toledo
E Moll
Mitchel
Defiance Council Deliberates Lighting Contract and Street Work
City council in regular session discusses Peoples Gas and Electric lighting proposal. Measures include bond sale for Holgate avenue work, street lighting rates, and street repairs with gravel and sewer needs.
Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills Claim Kidney Cure
Ad declares Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills with promise of a free sample. Mentions Sterling Remedy Co based in Chicago or New York and urges readers to obtain the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Sam
Add
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N. Y
Keystone Dramatic Company Readies Week at Citizens Theatre
The Keystone Dramatic Company opens a seven day engagement at the Citizens starting Monday September 11. The troupe, larger than last season with seventeen members, includes Gertrude Shipman Lawrence P McGill Harry O Wesley Billie Welsh and Frank F Fisher. Opening piece is Escaped From the Law a five act comedy drama. Two Defiance boys Newt Bronson and Will A Rath join the company Bronson will handle the advance act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Dramatic Company
Citizens
Gertrude Shipman
Lawrence P McGill
Harry O Wesley
Billie Welsh
Frank F Fisher
Law
Keystone Company
Newt Bronson
Will A Rath
Bronson
Discharges Granted as National Guard Reorganizes
Captain J F Crandall called a meeting at the rink Tuesday evening where most original members joined a disorganized National Guard unit. Many sought discharge and the silk emblem was returned to donors the WRC. Officers' resignations were discussed but ruled out. Crandall will issue discharges and recruit to full strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J F Crandall
National Guard Organization
WRC
Crandall
Two Criminal Cases Heard by Judge Hockman
Milliard Bell indicted for stealing brass from the B and O railway was fined $10 and costs and committed to the Toledo stone yard until paid. The indictment will be noticed. James Ferguson stole a coat from W D Anderson and was fined 30 days and costs in the Toledo work house. Bell to pay fine, Ferguson to Toledo stone yard Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H Hockman
Milliard Bell
B. & O. Railway
Toledo
James Ferguson
W D Anderson
Bell
Ferguson
Court Adjourns and Receivership Matter Delayed
Judge W H Hubbard adjourned court until Saturday and held the motion to dissolve the restraining order on W R Faben in abeyance. Several sales were confirmed including judgments by John W Slough for 233 against Matilda Mumford and Plano Manufacturing Co. against Curt Elder for 138.95. A Union Central Life Insurance sale of Estella English was set aside after a bid of 1066.67 failed to meet the appraised 1600. Hop English bid 1066.67 but fell short by two thirds of a cent. no public outcry occurred and the sale was nullified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W H Hubbard
W R Faben
Light Company
John W Slough
Matilda Mumford
Plano Manufacturing Co
Curt Elder
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Estella English
Hop English
Elks Excursion to Toledo With Wabash Fare
Excursion rates via the Wabash offered for a Toledo trip. Tickets go on sale September 5 to 9 with good return from Toledo on September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Toledo
Wabash
Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in Milford Township
Pursuant to a Probate Court order, B D Lintz administrator offers at public auction on September 16 1899 at 2 pm at the west door of Defiance County Court House the NW quarter of Sec 26 T5N R1E with 135 acres after deducting a 20 and a 5 acre tract. Appraised at 3375 dollars. Terms: one third cash, one third in one year, one third in two years with 6 percent interest, secured by mortgage. Attys Winn & Hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Ohio
Court House
Milford
County of Defiance
State of Ohio
Towit
B. D. Lintz
Peter Kyle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Defiance Express
Latty
Court Street
Mall Pospald
Postoffice
Petaware
Farmer
Xicksville
Ighland
Milford Wee Sac
Tiffin
Republican
C. J. Thompson
Mkinley
Tagals
We Islands
Congress
McLean
Bryan
Golden Gate
Pacific
Dewey
Aris
Louisiana Purchase
Texas
Alaska
A. Viers
P. F
Seible
Board Education
CHY Council
Adele
Conkle
Morse
Marshall
Helmick
Groselle
Shutters
Schneider
Tattach
Peoples Gas & Electric Co
Holgate Avenue
H G Monen
Jefferson Sr
J W Winn
Abele
Monen
Helmick and Shulters
First National Bank
Elec- PU Souris
John Flannagan
I. UK Hess
Case City
Faben
Western Electric Co
Democrat
Evening News
Express
Henry Sass
Dan McKnight
August Myers
H.G. Monen
Todetab
Saiaty
Jacob Partee
Joshua Harper
May
Second Street
Travis’ Grocery
Farrell
Hud Carey
Perry Street
Carey
Shulters
Judiciary Committee
Farrel
Minsel’s Drug Store
Keystone
Mallett's
Winn & Hay, Attorneys For Administrator
U. G. Kun Lumber
Ziimoe
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