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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
4
Christian Mueller, a pioneer brewer of Tiffin, died Monday at age 85. The obituary notes his long life in the local brewing industry and his prominent role in the community.
Lewis Jacobs, civil war veteran, died in Toledo on Monday at age 60. He is remembered for his service and life in the community.
Dr. G W Wuirney, arrested by a fire marshal weeks ago for firing his house at Alvordton in 1893, changed his plea to guilty on Monday and received a one year penitentiary sentence.
In Cuyahoga County a school board dismissed a teacher for alleged incompetency linked to romantic feelings. The teacher sued for 328 dollars unpaid salary for an unexpired term. The jury ruled with the remark that girls in love are not competent to teach school.
Darke county representative Judy said he will not run against Gueke citing high costs and slim prospects. He notes the $2,000 filing cost in the Fourth district and warns of boodle in politics as roses fall.
In Van Wert County Democratic caucuses on Saturday supporters of Timothy T Ansberry elected delegates for congressional and judicial conventions. The crowd backed the Ansberry plan with no opposition, driven by fear that anti Ansberry Democrats might attend and jeopardize his nomination. The county results boost expectations of Ansberry's acclamation at the district convention according to the Van Wert Republican.
The Legislature adjourned at 4:40 pm after approving a sympathy resolution for Gov Pattison and wishing him a speedy recovery. Senate approved raises for members from 600 to 1000 dollars annually with 12 cent mileage. oil inspector post created at 3500 dollars salary plus 500 expenses. up to 18 deputies at 1200 dollars each. In the House, gavels were presented to Speaker Thompson and Speaker Protem Eagleson. awards given to Representative Yost and other clerks. Various honors and a notable speech by Minnie Hathaway were noted as the primary election and tax bills were defeated.
The legislature extends terms for most state officials to January 1, 1909 with two year cycles for county officers and four year terms for probate judges. Supreme judges remain six years with staggered election. City and county councils undergo the rotary plan abolition and new election timing. In Zion City, Dowie is repudiated. Wilber Glenn Voliva assumes control. Mrs Dowie and son Gladstone align with the new leadership. a warranty deed and bill of sale transfer property to Deacon Alexander Granger.
Regular council session notes budget submissions listing multiple departments and amounts. A petition from St Pauls Lutheran seeks electric lighting near the church and was referred to the light committee. The budget is sent to the finance committee for review.
Col Hobart reports Schoepf syndicate purchased Columbus Lima and Lake Michigan railroad, with unknown plans. Proceeds will fund Hicks Locomotive and Car Works Chicago Heights purchase. Thomas Fitzgerald and F A Deverell of Cincinnati inspected the C L M. Lima Street Railway and Electric Light Co. meeting held. Also notes Miss Mabel Rock in Defiance, new birth for J K Wentworth family, and Evansport buyers eye Bluefront store.
Born to Mr and Mrs Vine Nessby Tuesday four girls. Mrs Gus Hoot and children return to Lima after a week's town visit. Mies Whirledge of Garrett visits. Mrs H G Rock visits Hicks ville. Mr and Mrs Chas Dunican attend the funeral of Mr Wentworth, father of J K Wentworth. Miss E Hurtt millinery opening. Miss Clara Greetman and brother Jacob return home.
J W Shuter and H S Heer called at Sherwood. S Meister and son Harry visited Defiance. Wyatt Cameron bought the barber shop of G W Willits. Several noted weddings, safes purchased, and a ME Society event touring Ireland Germany France Japan with hosts J W Shuter T E Shuter and J N Replogle and S Meister.
Deaths include Mrs Chas Bayliss at home near Sherwood after weeks of illness. She was twenty years old and survived by husband and two children. funeral at Moats church and burial in Moate cemetery. Also Florence Emma Ayers died in East Defiance at 36 after a short illness. services Friday at ten at home with Rev Snook. burial Riverside cemetery. Mrs John A Bennett near Junction in Paulding county died Tuesday from blood vessel rupture during a coughing spell. illness six years. funeral tomorrow at 10 am at Junction church. burial Potter cemetery.
Gisler relocates from Slater farm to his Henry county farm with six teams. Nisley’s daughter improves from pneumonia. Frank Pollock’s family sought brain tumor treatment in Cleveland. Neal Ewers also recovers from pneumonia. Pollock household goods move toward Bryan for Indiana shipment. Route 3 mail routes hampered by bad roads. Mable Smith returns from Georgia with sister’s child for adoption. Koozmaul sidelined by back pain. Partee returns from Arkansas unhappy. Lintz attends Manfred Anthony funeral in Sherwood. Rev Killian presides. Scott Yarlot moves to New
The Defiance Ohio post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending April 5 1906. Names include Frank Burrows George France DC Ganna H Green Charley Marshhouse MB Miller John Noirot L D Richards Rev R A Rhodes Mrs Emma Matin Letha Wray. If not collected in 14 days they go to the dead letter office by law.
Mrs. T T Shaw was reported to be in Toledo on Wednesday, making a brief appearance in the city. Local sources confirm her presence and activities during the day.
A sequence of property deeds lists transfers in Defiance and surrounding towns. George H Ferris, Jacob Killion, John Dieringer and others convey lots and acres in Hicksville Adams Defiance and other plats to buyers including Laura Burr Emanuel Gengerich Jane Rowe and George Hahn. Values range from 250 to 5000 dollars.
Brooksville Paul Wank of Ney begins work on Wm Figley’s new house. Ethel Robinson visits Defiance to stay with grandmother Mrs Samuel Dunbar. Hattie Biderman of Drake and Grandma Batt spend week with Mrs Clara Herman. Florence Babirger of Defiance guests Kate Figley. Mr Bumpas moves to John Wisley farm near Defiance. Wil Meyers and wife visit grandparents in Adams township. William Travis of Ney seen here Sunday. Born to Mr and Mrs Peter Batt a daughter on March 22. All are doing well.
John Christy born March 7 1829 in Washington County Pennsylvania was eldest son of Robert and Margaret Christy and married to Francis Coy on February 17 1855. He died March 29 1906 at age 77 after a long illness with funeral held at the ME church and interment in Evansport cemetery.
Toledo markets show cash wheat at 81 May 841-8 and corn at 4734 with oats 34 May 32. Hogs range from 5.50 to 6.75 for heavies to workers. cattle include good to prime steers 4.50 to 5.25 and heifers 2.75 to 4.00. Calves up to 7.00. sheep and lambs quoted 4.25 to 7.50. East Buffalo receipts highlight cattle 550 with primes at 5.50 to 5.75 and cows 4.10 to 4.75. veals 7.75 to 8.25. sheep and lambs 5.25 to 7.50. hogs 6.75 to 6.45 for workers and pigs 6.60 to 6.75.
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