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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1900
Page
6
Court Street address listed for C. J. Thompson office in Defiance Ohio. Post office entry notes second class mail matter and weekly delivery terms with pricing and telephone numbers included for long distance and Northwestern lines.
The ExPREss subscription rises to 1 a year paid in advance or 1 50 otherwise. William Jennings Bryan spoke in Milwaukee on Sept 4 1896 criticizing President Cleveland’s bond policy and warning that Bryan would reject the gold standard in favor of silver if elected, while praising the Democratic Party’s stance against conspirators.
The Pow Wow of the Red Men will be held in the city on September 18 with a grand parade from Red Men hall to Clinton and Front streets. Activities include a tribal march, prizes such as a Sachem's Regalia and US flag, races, tug of war, balloon ascension, and a sham battle at Fort Ground beginning at 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
Chauncey M Depew denounces William Jennings Bryan in a New York Republican State convention speech. He condemns Bryan for supporting Kentucky election law abuses and claims Democrats betrayed liberty and consent of the governed. Timberline Woodruff was nominated for lieutenant governor of New York.
Gov. Geo K Nash presided as Senator Chauncy M Depew and Senator J B Foraker spoke at the Youngstown campaign opening. Foraker delivered a masterly address and the meeting surpassed local expectations as supporters urged joining the political effort.
A discussion critiquing William Jennings Bryan with references to Topeka and Topeka prosperity claims. The piece notes failures since 1896, urging farmers to doubt Bryan's predictions and calling into question his honesty and fitness for political ambition.
The note warns voters against falling for Populist backed Democratic policy. It argues 1896 errors led to diminished wages, unemployment, and depreciated holdings. It claims Republicans won Vermont by 31 480 votes, with a 9 percent GOP and 15 percent Democrat losses overall.
J B Foraker writes in the EXPRESS urging readers to support the Republican party this fall with reasons he presents. The piece emphasizes party success and political guidance for voters.
A F Harley opens a ground floor cloak room behind the Lion clothing store with Brus sels carpet, a large mirror, wall cases holding fur capes jackets cloth capes and tables of stock. The well lit room invites ladies to view wraps now or later.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as instantly easing pain from cuts burns and bruises and speeding healing with minimal scarring. It also claims to cure rheumatism sprains swelling and lameness and lists N G Woodward as the seller.
Farmers welcome rain though a Stave factory breakdown delayed work for days. Ney Canning factory closed for Labor Day. A Monday evening hall dance drew good attendance. Dr Wells left for New York City last week. Orley Welker moved into the house vacated by Wm Lucey. Sunday school convention at Dry Creek U B church held Saturday. John P Arnold and family visited Prof. Dustin and wife. Mrs Cora Smith and Mrs Reegle traveled to Bryan. Lizzie Nisley sewing locally. Dry Creek U B Sunday school forms weekly teachers meetings. Miss Carmie Dustin and Vena Dustin spend two weeks in Williams county. Prof. Davis of Toledo gave a well-attended lecture Friday. Former township school to open soon with CE Fahlhaber as superintendent. Prof. Dustin and daughter Vena attended Defiance examination. Jay Hosack and family of Lorain visited Frank Smith’s. Bert Dickey and Elva Miller seen on the street. Miss Mand Byers shows a new bicycle.
Mrs Frank Garver of Idaho is visiting. AH Mansfeld visited in Highland township and returned Wednesday. Frank Goller hauls corn to Ney from Williams county. Some farmers are cutting corn. AH Mansfield and wife visited David Kaiser and family Friday. Elgie Salsbury is better. Mrs Arthur Kaiser visited John Garber Friday. Mrs N M Mansfield visited Mrs John Salsbury Saturday. Charles Boucher is home after working on a California farm.
Farmers prep ground for wheat as Amos Moon raises barn last Wednesday. Mrs Caroline Spieth returns to Pittsburg after three weeks away. Annie Miller of New Washington visits Ney area for about three months. Mark Center baseball vs Ney played Monday in Ney. Tomato crop forecast down from last year. Mabel Welker prefers the north as a future home. Chas Fetters and wife return from Crawford County. Labor Day at Ney a grand success with Hon F L Hay delivering a strong address to a large crowd.
A rumor hints at an upcoming wedding in the area as residents report various local happenings. Community notes include riding, visits, a horse sale to Defiance, a Gates grove picnic, and church events with Epworth League social events collecting about $11.
Miss Nellie Saurs began a two month term in District No 4. Elzie Berger started to school and plans to attend fall term. Miss Essie Carey leaves for Westerville to study. A marriage unites Mark Hootman and Della Hulbert in Edgerton. West Milford youths picnic at Wartenbee grove with lighthearted mischief and a stray rooster. Church social raises funds. old soldiers’ reunion planned at Rice’s grave Farmer. Several residents move or repair homes. local church cautions on temperance. Fort Wayne weekend trips noted among youth. Sunday school urged for all.
The piece tings party strife in Henry and nearby counties. It cites Darby and Burns in a sheriff nominating dispute, reports debates in Hicksville, and notes Populist threats over free silver. It mentions Judge L W Brown’s rise then defection, and recalls the Slagle family news from Pittsburg with a death in the elder brother’s line.
A dark bay mare with white hind foot and forehead, curb marks, front plates, corked hind shoes, weight 1100 pounds, is reported stolen from a farmer near Dunokard church in South Richland. Reward offered five dollars for the horse and ten dollars for the thief. Taken Friday night.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to soothe swollen hot tired feet. It claims relief for swelling sweating ingrown nails blisters callous spots and bunions and promises comfort for walking. Sold nationwide in 25 cents a box with a trial package offer.
Peter Kettenring shares a letter from Han s Flickinger who is traveling with his wife in Germany. Flickinger reports good health and a delightful visit and suggests a trip for Ed ward Squire to gain zest. He notes meeting J Frost in Defiance and praises Island Park as Northwestern Ohio’s fine resort. He proposes a Citizens Military Band excursion to Antwerp’s Island Park.
A reader endorses Grain-O as a coffee substitute, noting initial dislike but after a week prefers it. The drink is described as nourishing for all ages and suitable for children, made from pure grains and easy to prepare with directions on the package. Available at grocers in 15 and 25 cents.
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