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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
4
The Tur President appointed Ww. Kohler as postmaster at Ken. D. in a move affecting local mail service. The official order outlines duties and tenure for the position.
F. 8. Burwell, a civil war veteran, died at his home in McClure on Saturday. He was years of age.
Auglaize County probate judge and Civil War veteran Josefa J Warrer died at his home in Wapakoneta on Monday night at age 69.
Joan Houseman a longtime Montpelier resident and Civil War veteran died Monday at age 72 He was noted as one of the best Masons in the northwestern region and his death marks a loss to the local fraternal community
Sher marn M. Becker, a Milwaukee bay payor, handed out 5,000 corncob ears and as many packages of acco in a variation of a time honored cigar tradition.
The Columbus State Journal Today shows pictures of T Ansberry of this city and J V ef of Napoleon. It is said better may contest the nomination with Mr. Ansberry. He was among the two-year candidates. Mr. Hayes of Williams County is also talked of.
The Schoepf Morgan syndicate is said to have established the world fastest trolley run. Western Ohio lines reach 318 100 miles an hour while Ft Wayne Van Wert Lima cars average 322.5 miles per hour, with both services running non stop.
Historic experiments claim 572 words sent from Coney Island to Ireland without cables or fire, using atmosphere as the medium. Ireland confirms 572 words received. 1,000 words sent from Island station in varied keys to find correct pitch.
Dudley Wayne of Cincinnati, attorney for the Brewers' Exchange, contends the general assembly acts are illegal claiming the constitutional amendment extended the prior legislature's terms. The State Journal rejects threats to sue over last session laws as absurd and against public policy.
Commander in Chief Tanner of the Grand Army of the Republic urges G A R posts to hold May 30 Memorial Day exercises to honor federal soldiers. He notes veterans are dying at about 60 000 annually and calls for decorating Confederate graves in the North not to honor their cause but to acknowledge the fallen.
Fragmentary quotation recalls bravest bravado on the field of battle as soldiers acknowledge the superior courage of their foes and the enduring memory of past victories. The speaker notes that braver men have not been known since ancient marshalling of troops.
A condensed Ohio Farmer feature by Walter S. Tomlinson argues farmers should pick a marketable hog operation, stay with it, and plan carefully. It covers breeding, pedigrees, sow age, litter management, and early pig care to maximize profits through consistent practices.
Practical guidance on pig feeding schedules and rations, including slop and corn mixes, liveweight targets, and care like warm dry housing. Advises regular feeding, gradual changes, and variety while stressing disease prevention and culling if cholera nears. Also covers piglet starter food, growing ration, and market timing with notes on disinfection and dogs on premises.
The Ayer family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and aid during their bereavement following a death.
A Cleveland man is charged with carrying congealed weapons after an unusual assault where a chunk of ice is said to have struck Murphy in the eye. The exchange includes a jailhouse style taunt and references to an officer questioning the charge.
A stern parent declares a four whip whipping for the boy as the mother nods, while the child resents that discipline is the family’s common ground.
A Republican convention to nominate a common pleas judge will meet in Bryan on June 14. The radical district committee in Bryan made the decision, with Defiance County absent. The move follows an amended constitution increasing term extensions and a proposed bill to reduce the number of district judges, which stalled in the house. Governor Pattison may appoint a temporary judge if needed, though unlikely. Work division among Killits and Mathias continues after Judge Hubbard’s death. Delegates’ representation is based on votes for Governor Herrick, making the district normally GOP-leaning and the convention a focal point.
The new law requiring deposits to cover costs in divorce petitions became effective Monday. If the cash deposit is not made a satisfactory surety must be given. The measure, expanding an earlier Montgomery Clark county provision, aims to secure fees and benefit county clerks ahead of salary law changes.
The Ev anston Sunday Schools quarterly report for 1906 lists 184 enrolled, 120 average attendance, 12 sessions, 63 earned stars, and balances of $20.49 on Jan 1 and $28.83 collected that quarter. Officers include Te Shuter superintendent and H R Fribley secretary, with progress notes from committee meetings and upcoming conventions.
Five candidates were elevated to Knighthood in the Knights of Constantine ceremony held in Masonic hall. The event sparked curious murmurs and amused smiles as the initiates, including Montgomery, Guy Kirtley, Webb Woods, J B Tennyson, A H Kemper and Wayne G Lee, faced the rite. A fine banquet followed the initiation, with old and young Knights alike attending despite the rarity of such sessions.
Williams Center news notes visits by Mrs Harlin Pool of Edgerton and Mr and Mrs Jacob Lane. Mrs W Tawney in West Unity with Mrs John Coslet. Mrs H L Tomlinson and Mrs Olin Gleason in Toledo with mother at Woodward hospital. Lane improving. Charles McFadden welcomes twin boys. Little Mary Kintner ill with pneumonia. May Mills hosts dinner for T N Perkins and Mrs C A Perkins. Mrs Sarah Powell wins grapho phone. Harold Walker visits from Defiance.
Proposed legislation would insure payment of costs in all divorce cases. It is expected to reduce divorce actions statewide and cause attorneys to refuse taking such cases in many instances.
The Toledo market lists cash and May prices for wheat corn oats rye clover seed with cattle hogs and sheep values. East Buffalo NY reports steady cattle and hog markets with ranges for steers cows heifers veals and lambs. price notes include top veals and sheep figures. City markets show grain and feed price listings, including eggs, oats, barley, corn, hay, and hides with scattered figures.
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