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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1907
Page
25
Dr. J. M. CrisMore a Sandusky county pioneer physician died at his home in Helena on Tuesday at the age of 64. His death removes a long respected local medical figure who served the community through decades of practice.
The Auglaize County infirmary was gutted by fire on Wednesday with a loss of 30000 dollars and 15000 dollars insured. All inmates were rescued without injury.
OrEN Duruam longtime Toledo public official and journalist died Monday after a short illness at age 57. He served twenty years as a reporter on the Commercial and six years with the Blade.
State Food Commissioner Dtn- LAP orders druggists liable for a $1,000 annual saloon tax if they sell intoxicating liquors without preventive additives. The order also lists many proprietary remedies now on the market of this class and subject to the license.
The Republican city convention to nominate officers for the November election meets in city hall Tuesday evening October 15. Township caucuses follow for delegate selection. City officers’ terms end December 31. The city ticket includes mayor, council president, city solicitor, auditor, treasurer, three public service board members, three school board members, and three city council members. Ward caucuses nominate one councilman and a D assessor. Representation basis is in the call at the column head.
The article discusses confusion over election timing and terms for committeemen. It notes the Republican state central committee says last fall’s committeemen serve two years, until fall 1909, but county committeemen are typically elected for one year. A resolution extending terms was passed, but legality is uncertain, suggesting precincts consider local resolutions to extend their committeemen term if desired.
Tom Johnson was nominated for mayor for the fourth term by the Democrats of Cleveland on Saturday. The nomination signals continued party support for the incumbent leader as the election cycle advances.
Hicksville residents report visits and travels of families and neighbors, including Mrs George Osman and daughter from Lima visiting Hilbert family in Lost Creek, and others like E Davis of Toledo and Paul Johnston visiting Fort Wayne. Local business, court, and fair attendance are mentioned along with moves and visits by several residents.
Legal holders of more than one third of Hicksville Manufacturing Company stock filed for dissolution in Ohio. Court appointed Master Commissioner George D. Simmons to hear proofs and report assets debts and other affairs with a hearing set for October 28 in Hicksville Defiance County. Stockholders and attorney L. E. Griffin are listed.
A Saturday fire at the American Steel Package Co and Waverly Arms Co plant near the city line caused an estimated 40 000 to 45 000 in damage. The blaze confined to wooden buildings despite proximity to Diamond Glass Co, with insurance carried by about forty companies. Firefighters controlled the blaze in about an hour. losses include 17 000 for the Package Co buildings and machinery, plus 15 000 for Waverly Arms machinery and 12 000 to 15 000 in stock. The cause remains unknown and the scene drew large crowds as insurers assess total claims.
Mary recounts visits to Wilhelmina at The Hague and her mother Queen Emma, notes on Haarlam and Marken, Dutch life and dresses, and plans to travel by Cologne to Zurich then Italy. She predicts sailing from Naples to New York November 8th, with a Thanksgiving return if Providence allows.
Mr and Mrs F R Seabloom express gratitude for floral offerings and sympathy shown after the death of their son Howard.
Farmers in Logan and Marion counties reported corn thefts worth thousands. A Saturday night posse captured a man in a crib who was identified as O. A. Owens, former Ridgeville mayor and leading undertaker and furniture dealer.
The Toledo markets show cash wheat and corn mixed, with oats and rye pricing varied. Hog and cattle figures span top and mid ranges, while East Buffalo and West Milford listings note receipts and slow to steady demand. local social notes hint at upcoming weddings and visits.
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