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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
8
The Continental Sugar Co of Fremont plans to plant cultivate and harvest a contracted beet crop near Defiance. Forty thousand pounds of seed are being distributed with a fourth car arriving soon for distribution to contracted farmers.
Amarilla Bennett born November 14 1835 in Medina Ohio died April 3 1906 aged 74 years 4 months 19 days. She married John A Bennett May 5 1852 at Royal Oak now Melrose. They lived in Lake Township Paulding County since 1866. They had three children George Washington died in infancy and daughters Nancy Elizabeth Anna living. Granddaughter and grandson survive with an aged husband. Mrs Bennett joined United Brethren Church in 1900.
The B and O railroad will not begin the Defiance double tracking until mid summer, delaying April start amid litigation over raising the Hicksville roadbed. Residents fear grade changes across Perry Clinton Wayne and Jefferson streets. officials may adjust plans or keep present grade to curb lawsuits. Local and railroad officials will decide policy after site studies, as Defiance seeks cost sharing and mutual benefit. Concurrently the Fifth District Democratic convention is set for May 22 in Napoleon with D D Donovan as temporary chair, and local committee members named. Clothing and shoe stores extend hours three evenings weekly as spring boosts business. excursion plans are discussed for convention day with C H and D and B and O routes coordinated.
Williams Kidney Pills claim to cure kidney and bladder trouble caused by overwork of the nervous system with symptoms like back and side pain and frequent urination. Sample free by mail for 50 cents. sold by The Owl Drug Store, Williams Mfg Co, Cleveland Ohio.
The State Board of Public Works will discuss rehab plans for Ohio canals at its meeting this week. Plans contemplate about 800000 in two year appropriations plus canal funds and earnings. The two year allocations include 250000 for Cleveland and Dresden, 256000 for Miami and Erie, 190000 for Dayton and Toledo, with balances. The Canal Commission ends its existence as Legislature did not extend its life, and a joint meeting with the Board will transfer duties to the Board of Public Works.
Defiance Commandery Knights Templar will worship Easter Sunday morning at the Presbyterian church in Napoleon where Dr Dempster serves as pastor. The group will share a meal at the Wellington hotel after services, a long-standing Easter tradition with many members living in Napoleon.
Ohio wheat state bulletin shows 101 percent of average condition for this period, aided by minimal snow in March. Uniform high condition across counties hides pockets under 98 percent in ten counties. Fewer acres sown last fall tempers expected yield. Labor shortage and high wages worsen farmer’s burden as youth move to cities.
The Tubular cream separator is advertised as the cleanest skimming, lightest, and easiest handled model. Demonstrations promise full disassembly to explain how and why it works, highlighting simplicity and durability.
The Congressional Democratic Committee for the district plans a Napoleon meeting to set a date for the party convention. The effort is tied to supporters of Hon. Timothy T Ansberry of Defiance who allegedly manipulated the process without committee consent, prompting criticism as a star chamber tactic and political maneuvering.
W. W. Miller secretary of the state board of legislature died suddenly at his Castalia home Sunday night. He was 64, a Civil War veteran and a Knight Templar.
H. P. Finsart sells the Continental News Union to H. M. Buchele and plans local operations in Oklahoma.
Horace Ankeney state dairy and food commissioner announces his candidacy for a third term. His second term expires next February and he plans to seek reelection to continue overseeing dairy and food regulation.
A Cincinnati report states Mayor Dempsey will be chosen to lead the national Democratic committee, replacing Ross Johnson, with an effort to bring the 1908 Democratic National Convention to the city.
Physicians in Fremont and Sandusky County announce a united stance against patients who fail to pay bills and oppose contract work for societies counties manufacturers and similar entities as a new policy.
Judge Allen Smalley of Upper Sandusky former Common Pleas judge and ex Democratic candidate for Supreme Judge died Friday near Bowling Green. He was 65, noted as a brilliant orator and active G A R member.
Ex-Mayor Moore of Youngstown argues the Aiken law requiring a $1,000 tax for saloon licenses is flawed because Governor Pattison was too ill to properly sign it, a constitutional requirement.
An Ohio Senate member attempted to take all session materials including chairs and desks, hoping to pay $2 per desk. Lieutenant Governor Harris opposed the plan and ordered the sergeant-at-arms to block any removal or shipment, deeming the loot inappropriate.
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