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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1904
Page
8
A condensed view of Parker’s acceptance remarks says reform is limited by Senate, trusts, labor and capital are balanced, and the money question was brief. The rest reports deaths, bankruptcies, postoffice closures, a court martial, a political convention, an industrial accident, a bank run, a girl’s plea, and J G Cannon on morality.
A lengthy item lists varied notes: veteran actor Joe Jefferson has cancelled all engagements and may retire permanently. The same dispatch mentions political figures in Topeka, Purdue University tank scrap injuries, and a Toronto-style assortment of local incidents, plus a note on a treasury case and a German dignitary.
A Denver letter suggests John Wisda formerly of this city was not involved in a crime linked to a death. The doctor was convicted of murder, Wisda was briefly detained then released, and friends expect Wisda will be cleared, offering relief to local supporters.
Yom Kippur began at sundown Sunday and lasts until sundown Monday as orthodox Jews abstain from food and drink. The holy day ends the ten days of penitence with fasting and uninterrupted prayer, following Leviticus guidance.
Orley Welker of Ney was sworn in as county commissioner on Monday. Geo Henning becomes board president for the ensuing year. The piece lauds Welker as a pleasant, successful Republican and predicts strong reform and steady service for taxpayers.
A faith filled note from Ney’s German Lutheran Sunday school worker urges gathering at a convention to strengthen one another and encourage families to bring children and youth to Sunday schools. The message cites Luke fifteen seven and calls for commitment to spread salvation and training for the next generation.
A county note recounts a sermon urging saved souls and responsible parenting, followed by a Treasurer report praising Sunday school workers. The piece warns of a crept counterfeit money operation and explains how genuine notes differ from fakes to bankers in the region.
At Marysville the Hicks ville invitation for the next M E conference session was presented by Rev D H Helms and Presiding Elder J H Bethards. The vote favored Fremont.
The city council at Thursday’s meeting accepted a $47,000 bid from Union Savings Bank and Trust Company of Cincinnati for refunding bonds and plans to act on the remaining bonds tonight.
Weekly postal notice from Defiance Ohio lists uncalled letters including Mrs Kate Bowers TR Carrol Co Mra WW Haldeman SA Kline and others. Letters unclaimed after 14 days will go to the dead letter office. Also notes visitors Dr Brubaker and wife West Hope and Amy Layman returning from Geneva Wisconsin YWCA conference.
The contract for frescoing and interior painting of St John’s Catholic church was awarded to Mr Bettinger of Cleveland. Eight oil paintings will depict scenes from the life of St John the Evangelist, all original designs to be created in the city and completed by mid December. Electric lighting will be installed once scaffolding is up, with work starting around October 1 and no debt incurred.
40 acres of good land with 6 acres of maple timber and good buildings. Fruit trees and desirable features noted. Located in Branch County Michigan. For terms reply to M. G. Porren, Montgomery, R. F. D.
Rev. P. A. Rhodes prepares to attend the United Brethren conference in Bowling Green as his six year pastorate ends with a year of strong finances and church improvements. Meanwhile two bandits at Thomson, Illinois were captured after a fatal confrontation with Mayor Bennett, and a separate note highlights Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a claimed cure for stomach and kidney troubles.
A notice promotes Medica Discoveries and X Rapian Electro-Medical Treatment with free consultations. Specialists claim to diagnose, treat, and cure many chronic diseases and deformities, including nervous system, heart, lungs, kidneys, rheumatism, and catarrh, using new methods and instruments. They guarantee cure or life-prolonging advice, with no experiments, and invite those with long-standing illnesses to call during hotel visit dates.
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