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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1900

Page

3

Brunnersburg Convention Highlights Spiritual Unity and Giving

The Defiance county gathering drew ninety delegates with widespread township representation. Members praised Brunnersburg hospitality, noted cash offerings of 37.31 and four sustaining memberships, and urged schools to support home missionary work through The Ohio Sunday School Worker and ten cent memberships.

Brunersburg Defiance Hicksville Church Grove Lord Jesus Ohio Ohio State Sunday School Association E D Goller Ney. O Free Baptist School of Highlands Edward Goller Session Ave

Boy Orator Delayed By Bryan Visit Rumor

About two hundred fans gathered Thursday night in Toledo awaiting William Jennings Bryan as a city rumor spread he would pass eastbound through on the Wabash. Only prosecutor TT Ansberry appeared, with much of the crowd venting their disappointment and sharp remarks as the train arrived late.

Bryan Wabash Crescent News TT Ansberry Platte Toledo Nickle Plate Road

Owl whiskers and buzzing bees at Evansville convention

An early morning court scene reports Oom Peter Corressel without whiskers after a shave. At Evansville fairgrounds a bee swarm during a Democratic convention caused a panic among delegates and several nominees required medical aid. Golden Rule Jones of Toledo says he will vote for Bryan.

Peter Corressel Evansville Golden Rule Jones Toledo Bryan

Crescent News Critics Trust Formation

The Crescent News denounces trusts while accusing Democratic editors of forming similar combines for gain. The piece calls out the crescent press for hypocrisy and urges independent action against consolidation.

THE Crescent: News Crescent News

Unrest and election talk in Crescent News essay

The Crescent News reflects on unrest in 1892 over free trade and the 1896 prosperity after McKinley’s election. It argues the public does not want more wreck and ruin and warns against Bryan’s potential victory.

THE Crescent News Cleveland Republic McKinley Bryan

Ohio Death Statistics by Kinney Show Yearly Totals

Secretary of State Kinney's figures report 82,592 deaths in the state for the year with breakdowns by race and sex. Adjusted totals including undercount in Hamilton and Cuyahoga suggest a state total near 41,392. The social relation data lists single, married, widowed, and unknown statuses for men and women.

Kinney Hamilton Cayahoga Hamilton County Cuyahoga

Chamberlain's Pain Balm Promises Quick Pain Relief

The advertisement claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm instantly allays pain from cuts bruises burns and similar injuries and heals faster than other treatments with no scar for minor injuries. It also states the balm cures rheumatism sprains swelling and lameness and lists N G Woodward as the seller.

Chamberlain N G Woodward

Grain-O Introduces New Grain Beverage as Coffee Substitute

Try Grain-O the new drink that replaces coffee for all ages. It has the rich color of Mocha but is made from pure grains and gentle on weak stomachs. Priced at 15 and 25 cents per package. sold by all grocers.

Java Allen Olmsted LeRoy N. Y

Local notices and chase report from Ottawa Gazette

Frank Sapp seen picking apples in the country and sweating in the orchard. Rev Baker and wife of the Congregational MB church preached in the court house band stand Friday evening to a large audience. Dr A F Sheibley relocates to Ottawa with office on the second floor of the Studer block. Reuben Kohn, jailed for vagrancy, escaped briefly then hid in a barn before being recaptured by Officer Dan Shea and a crowd of boys.

Frank Sapp Hans Hohenenberger Frank Baker Congregational MB Church Court House A F Sheibley Glandorf Ottawa Main X Street C A Frey Studer Ottawa Gazette Reuben Kohn Kohn H L. Powell Wayne Steet Harry Hill Dan Shea Mr. Kohno

Court actions include adjourned session and various orders

Judge Hubbard presided as common pleas court adjourned. Emma Try appointed deputy recorder. Sheriff allowed to amend Buckeye Stave Co vs B&O Ry Co returns. Temporary injunctions in Nelson and Mierley vs B&O Ry Co over Hiichsville street closure. Sale of old Defiance Savings Bank safe allowed. Huston vs Defiance Light and Ry Co receiver to pay taxes and city payment listed. Hearing set for October 22 on allowances. Receiver ordered to file last liabilities. Davis vs Lind judge’s warrant judgment. Kerr vs Kizer decree entry set aside. new entry ordered.

W H Hubbard Common Pleas Emma Try Buckeye Stave Co B & O Ry. Co John Nelson Christian Mierley Cross Street Hiichsville Defiance Savings Bank W Pi Huston Defiance Light and Railway Co City of Defiance LH Davis B W Lind John Wisda Pawtucket Institution of Savings Robin Kerr ES Kizer

Quarterly Meeting of Toledo Association Women’s Missionary Union

The Wo mens Baptist Missionary Union of the Toledo Association held its quarterly meeting at First Baptist Church Toledo on September 14 starting 9 30 am with devotional exercises welcome address and program items. Afternoon session included devotions temperance talks China Africa and Asia topics songs duets and map exercises. Visiting ladies were entertained at dinner and supper and the next meeting is set for December at the First Baptist Church Toledo.

Women’s Baptist Missionary Union of the Toledo Association First Baptist Church S E Turner RH Harrison SE Turner Saginon J W Myers C D Jordan M B Stevens P H Corbett Regina Winchip Africa Grace Ensign Lo Iss Mary Ferguson China Chas Ensi AB Murphy Clyde Georgie Wright Chas Ensign Hattie Willey Mattie Miller Carrie Boutelle L Cooper Toledo

Funeral services for James H Shanklin held at West Milford Chapel

James H Shanklin died last Friday and funeral services conducted by Rev Yeager at West Milford Christian Chapel last Sunday. He was buried in Hicksville Cemetery at about 56. Allen Barrows and family visited La Cole Sunday. John Hart, an old resident, is visiting. Pioneer meeting planned Sept 19 at Hicksville fair ground. Guy and Fern Reeder of Hicksville visited Cicero area. Mrs Samuel Moore's baby of West Milford died last week. Mrs Ann McElhinney of Wayne county visiting. Mrs Ella Lee funeral held at family residence Tuesday afternoon with interment at Six Corners.

James H Shanklin Yeager West Milford Christian Chapel Hicksville Allen Barrows la Cole John Hart Hicksville Fair Ground Guy and Fern Reeder Cicero Samuel Moore West Milford Ann McElhinney Wayne County Ella Lee Six Corners

Pleasant Bend Notes From Napoleon Fair And Local Happenings

Local notices detail visitors and moves within Pleasant Bend area including Mrs Jinkens hosting Mrs Perry of Cincinnati and John Wolf visiting Rudolph. A dead body found on a New Bavaria railroad track is identified as A C McGrader from Rice, suspected murder, with $30, and a Toledo ticket found. Interment arranged at Schuller’s in New Bavaria.

Moses Silas Calvin Ida Pemberville Isaac Chubb Jinkens Perry Cincinnati John Wolf Rudolph John Walters Chas. Moses John Hull Indiana Omer Burkett Betz D W Cox Omaha Neb Mra Mulligan Ayeraville Mesdames Ries Toledo Schuller New Bavaria C W Moses Garrett, Ind Frank Moses

Residents and visitors frequent the Oakwood Home

A list of numerous visitors and callers to the Children's Home in Oakwood is recorded from late summer through September, naming individuals from Defiance, Syracuse, Toledo, Evansport, and other nearby towns, with occasional notes on dates and visits by local officials.

Grain-O Beverages Boosts Health Says Coffee Alternative

A reader touts Grain-O made from pure grains as coffee replacement that improves after a week of use. It nourishes the body and is safe for children, described as a strengthening table drink sold by grocers for 15 and 25 cents.

Germany Stiffin and Local Social Notes

Hattie Alshouse visited Mary Stock Sunday while Rev Clark continues as U B minister for another year. John and Nora Peters went to the Butler Indiana street fair last week. Counties surveyor Tobsran and family were here Sunday. John Sherman makes southward trips. German ME members held a prayer meeting at Mother Scharpf's Sunday. Epworth League meets Sundays at 7 30 pm. Dr Gilbert was there Monday.

Germany Stiffin Hattie Alshouse Mary Stock Rev Clark John Nora Peters Butler Ind Bruneresburg Tobsran John Sherman F Stock Keister Mother Scharpf Epworth League Dr Gilbert

Debris clearing begins as Galveston recovers

Galveston reports the start of a mass debris removal along the beachfront with squads, police, and volunteers. hopes rise for recovering bodies and restoring services. Water mains are repaired, sailing and bay front structures endure, while aid comes from Liverpool to relieve sufferers. Seeley hospital suffered collapse with likely fatalities.

Galveston Bay Front Liverpool Cotton Exchange St. Mary's Hospital Seeley Hospital

Galveston Won’t Die Says Col. West Of Texas Rail

Colonel T F West of Fort Worth Texas attorney for Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad rejects gloom over Galveston’s fate saying the city will recover from its disaster and endure.

Washington T. F. West Fort Worth Texas Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad Galveston

City of Pluck and Enterprise Reputed World Wealthiest

The city was once hailed as the wealthiest per capita in the world for its population, reflecting a period of bold initiative and strong civic spirit.

Colonel Bryan Leaves Ohio for St Louis Political News

Colonel Bryan and party departed at 1 am for St Louis where the Democratic nominee will address the Men’s Anti-Trust league. The Ohio campaign opened with a mass meeting at Columbus auditorium. Speakers included Herm. John J. Lentz Dr. Norton J. C. Welty and Charles W. Baker. The crowd was large and enthusiastic. Bryan spoke on the Paris peace treaty and the Bacon Philippines resolution.

Buckeye St Louis Columbus Coboneltt Bryan St. Louis Ao Men's Anti-Trust League Columbus Auditorium Bryan John J. Lentz Norton J. Cu Welty Charles W. Baker

Roosevelt's Tour Draws Large Crowds in North Dakota

Governor Roosevelt arrives in Fargo on a statewide tour to enthusiastic reception. In Sisseton on the Sioux reservation a sizable Native American presence gathers as he shakes hands and distributes McKinley buttons to supporters.

Roosevelt Fargo N. D Sisseton McKinley

Republicans Open Campaign in Greater New York

The Republic announces a four-meeting campaign kickoff in Greater New York with parades music and strong turnout at all events Speakers included Cornelius N Bliss General Francis Green Cornell president Schurman ex-Governor Wise of Virginia and Senator Lodge of Massachusetts.

New York Greater Cornelius N. Bliss Francis Green Schurman Cornell Wise Virginia Senator Lodges Massachusetts

German Empire Bonds Bought By International Banks

The Disconte Geselleschaft with Imperial Bank cooperation and Norddeutsche Bank of Hamburg along with M M Warburg of Hamburg Kuhn Loeb & Co of New York have acquired 8.4 million marks of four percent treasury bonds maturing in 1904 and 1905. The issue will be offered on U S markets with Imperial Bank approval.

Berlin Disconte Geselleschaft Imperial Bank Norddeutsche Bank of Hamburg M. M. Warburg Company Kuhn, Loeb &Co New York National City Bank of United States

Suicide of Texan in Tuscaloosa Linked to Galveston Flood Losses

A man named Frank McGill of Brownwood Texas, who had lived in Jackson Mississippi, killed himself in Tuscaloosa after telling others he had a daughter and three grandchildren lost in the Galveston flood. His belongings included a letter from the cashier of Brownwood's First National Bank.

Tuscaloosa Ala Frank McGill Brownwood Tex Jackson Miss Galveston First National Bank of

Hillsboro College Transferred to City Education Board

In Hillsboro Ohio the Cincinnati conference voted to deed Hillsboro college to the board of education for school use. Trustees who opposed the transfer reportedly nailed doors and windows and dumped school furniture into a ditch.

Hillsboro Cincinnati Hillsboro College Board of Education of

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