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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1905

Page

8

Anniversary Services Highlight Woman's Home Mission

The twenty fifth anniversary of the Woman's Home Missionary society was celebrated at St Pauls with Mrs Clark national organizer from Cambridge Mass in attendance. The event featured talks on missions in great cities and the societys impact on urban centers including Chicago and New York.

Woman’s Home Missionary Society the Methodist Church St. Paul’s B . Clark Society Cambridge Mass America Clark Chicago New York City Jerusalem

Local Social News and Rail Case Appeals

Miss Sarah Kniss visits in spoleen. Mrs L Conkle returns from Columbus. Dr Huffman to advise on glasses. Mrs R Willock returns from Pittsburg. Miss Flora DeHaven returns from Tecumseh Michigan. Albert and Chas Krause appeal B and O rail case after judgments for 130 and 150 for horses killed on the railroad right of way in November 1904. Lands adjoining the right of way were involved.

Albert Chas. Krause Costello Common Pleas Court

Urbana Friday Judge Sentences Crawford for Theft

Friday in Urbana Judge Middleton sentenced Wm. Crawford to 18 months in the penitentiary for stealing a $10 bill.

Urbana Middleton Wm. Crawford

Edwin George Obituary in Findlay Dies of Pneumonia

Edwin George aged 55 died Friday at his Findlay home from pneumonia. He leaves a widow, one daughter and four sons as survivors.

Edwin George Findlay

Ohio rabies rise prompts state muzzling dogs for year

State Veterinarian Dr Paul Fischer warns rabies is rising among Ohio livestock and urges a one year dog muzzling period to curb the spread. He calls for immediate action amid growing concerns over animal health.

Ohio Paul Fischer

Sunday Schools Quarterly Report for St John’s MESS 1905

Quarterly report covers St John’s MESS from Jan 1 to Mar 26 1905. Includes attendance by teachers officers totals visitors monetary receipts treasury balances and notes from secretary Vernie Retamnes and superintendent F W Gates. A personal note from county workers explains illness and upcoming Canton convention preparations.

St. John’s Mess J J Craine J H Gates Bertha Stever J G Stever Mary Stever Alma Peterson Sol Ingle Grace Rethmel Emma Kellermeier Solomon Ingle Sylvester Stock Home Department Treasury Vernie Retamnes F W Gates Sherwood J H. Bethards J . Altman Robertson Kelly Farmer Center Canton Hicksville

International Convention Set for Toronto June 20 27

The International Sunday School Association plans its next convention in Toronto Canada from June 20 to 27. Ohio Sunday school workers may apply via the state executive committee through Dr Joseph Clark Columbus. Saloon violations noted in Pembleville arrests. Indictments against Wagner and Reed at the German American Bank in Sidney reduced. remaining indictments plead not guilty.

International Sunday School Association Cty Toronto Canada Ohio Joseph Clark Ruggery Bldg Columbus H O Stock John H Wagner F D Reed Sidney Mathers

Tragic Railroad Tragedy Near Fostoria

The body of 22 year old William Beverly, a Black unmarried man, was found on B and O tracks west of Fostoria on Sunday. The head was severed and found about ten feet from the body. investigators suspect he was struck by a train while alighting. The body was severely disfigured.

Beverly B& O Fostoria

A Political Tribute Tied to Foraker and Young

Phillip Young’s Defiance burial traces a pivotal Ohio political moment. His written questions to Joseph B. Foraker spurred a joint debate and altered the governor and senator’s paths. The piece notes mutual respect between Foraker and Young and honors his memory.

Trench Collapse In Sewer Kills Laborer Langguth

A trench work accident in Tiffin Saturday caused tons of dirt to cave in burying laborer Christian Langguth. He died from suffocation at the scene.

Wuite Tiffin Christian Langguth

Lima Manufacturer Seeks Divorce After Departure of Young Wife

Frank J Bante, a wealthy Lima manufacturer, petitions for divorce on grounds of desertion after his young wife, then employed by him and aged about 20, left last June. He is nearly 50.

Lima Frank J Bante

Fifth district Republican senatorial convention set for Deshler

The Republican senatorial convention of the Fifth district will be held in Deshler during the last week in April.

Fifth District Deshler

Tur Latty Ledger Suspends Publication Moves to Michigan

The Tur Latty Ledger ceases operations due to lack of patronage and relocates its publication base to Montgomery in Michigan. The move follows dwindling reading support and revenue losses.

Tur Latty Ledger Montgomery, Mich

Kent Pastor Marries Church Organist in April Ceremony

Rev. P A Hartman of English Lutheran Kent weds Mre. Mabel Beck on April 5. Beck serves as the church organist.

P A Hartman English Lutheran Church Kent Mre Mabel Beck

Lima street car superintendent quits after three years

John Teegarden, three years superintendent of the Lima street car lines, left Sunday night and in a letter to a friend says he will not return. He is married less than a year.

John Teegarden Lima

Attorney General Moody appoints James to Spanish Treaty Claims Commission

Attorney General Moody tenders Benjamin F. James of Bowling Green as assistant attorney to the Spanish Treaty Claims commission. Mr. James will undoubtedly accept the post.

Moody Benjamin F. James Bowling Green Spanish Treaty Claims Commission James

Miller City infant dies after fall into water pail

Mrs JoHN Frey of Miller City left a year old baby unattended in the kitchen. On her return the child lay dead, having fallen into a pail of water standing on the floor.

John Frey Miller City

Explosion Kills 43 Miners at Zaigler Mine

Coroner's jury finds blast at Joseph Leiter's coal mine at Zaigler on April 3 caused the deaths of 43 miners. Unknown parties set off blasting powder, establishment of coroner's verdict.

Joseph Leiter Zaigler

Pratt记: Confession tied arson case. Toledo business figure dies

Dr Elos Pratt, who testified to complicity in the Williams county arson during the George Letcher trial, died at his Fruitdale California home on April 4 at age 65. A prominent Toledo businessman 25 years ago, his memory will be recalled.

Drelos Pratt Williams County George Letcher Fruitdale Cal Toledo Defiance County Ohio John W. Slough Mary A. Parker George P. Boughton Defiance Ohto

Miss Pearl White Marries James L Bancroft at Hot Springs

Miss Pearl Waits daughter of W J White a Cleveland chewing gum millionaire married James L Bancroft a former Palm Beach hotel clerk in a quiet ceremony at Hot Springs Arkansas.

Miss Pearl Waits W J White Cleveland Hot Springs Ark James L. Bancroft Palm Beach Fla

Ohio Exposition Commission Returns Unspent Funds

The Ohio legislature appropriated 87500 dollars for the state commission to the St Louis exposition, 79500 were spent, and at a final Columbus meeting the unexpended balance was ordered returned to the state treasury.

Ohio Ohio Commission Columbus

Wells Re-elected Mayor of St Louis with 1425 Vote Lead

Rolla Wells wins another mayoral term in St Louis by a 1425 vote plurality over Republican challenger Judge John A. Talty. Talty camp says fraud claims will go to court. Senator Kinney faces charges of manipulating Fourth ward returns held until 3 15 am as council remains Republican.

Rolla Wells St. Louis John A. Talty Talty Senator Kinney

Ohio Supreme Court Rules Alimony Judgments Endure Forever

Columbus dispatch reports the Ohio Supreme Court will officially publish its ruling in Lemert v Lemert. The decision sets a final rule that alimony judgments for money never become dormant. The suit began as a divorce action by a wife against a delinquent husband. Federal law previously held bankruptcy does not bar alimony claims, and Ohio now extends that permanence to decrees and judgments.

Columbus Supreme Court Lemert Ve. Lemert Et al Ohio

Defiance County May Get a Circulating Library

Hicksville News notes Defiance County could establish a circulating library, citing Van Wert County where a wealthy donor funded a library building and ongoing support. The piece suggests state law could aid, outlines eight potential book circulation points, and urges farmers to discuss securing use and cooperation at the next institute.

Defiance Hicksville News Defiance County van Wert County Farmers’ Institute

Hollister Tea Promoted for Summer Wellness

An ad urges readers to cleanse with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea this month. It promises health benefits through summer and offers tea or tablets priced at 88 cents, sold by Weleynburger Bros.

Hollister Weleynburger Bros Rocky Mountain Fotuister Deva Company Madison Wis

Palmer matriarch of Napoleon dies at 76

Mrs Sarah Palmer a Henry county resident since 1858 and mother of Postmaster A F and O M Palmer of Napoleon died Friday at age 76.

Sarah Palmer Henry County A F and O M Palmer Napoleon

Springfield railroad tax attach to collect taxes

County Treasurer P M Stewart of Springfield attached the Springfield and Western railroad, part of the Appleyard system, to collect $1200 in taxes. A car was chained to the track to halt all traffic.

P M Stewart Springfield Springfield & Western Railroad

Tragic Illness Strikes Barrincer Family in Sudden Illness

Davin Barrincer, 36, dies of tuberculosis on Thursday. His son Ernest Neal, 12, dies the same day from spinal meningitis. The mother is critically ill with the same disease and unaware of their deaths.

Davin Barrincer Ernest Neal

Eight Die In Quarry Blast At Archway Limestone Quarry

A blast at the Archway limestone quarry near Allisonia Virginia was accidentally discharged Saturday, killing eight men instantly and injuring two others deemed unlikely to recover.

Waite Archway Allisonia

Missionary unions receiving Rockefeller gifts sparking dispute

The American Baptist Missionary Union in Boston received 100000 dollars from John D Rockefeller and sent thanks. The Congregational Board of Foreign Missions was offered the same amount but several ministers oppose accepting it, triggering weeks of letter controversy.

American Baptist Missionary Union Boston John D Rockefeller Congregational Board of Foreign Missions

Lost heiress Martha Udder Found as Heir to Wisconsin Estates

Mrs. Samuel Snyder, orphaned at age two and moved through two adoptive families, has been located by attorneys handling her uncle's estate. She is identified as one of three heirs to large properties in Wisconsin after years of being unlisted. The search traces her lineage from Urbana through Barthell family ties.

Samuel Snyder Barthell Urbana Martha Udder Snyder Wisconsin

Indictments Return Against Local Bucketch Shop Operators

Indictments were returned at Lorain Saturday against H G King and WJ Worth charged with proprietors of bucket shops where unlawful speculative transactions occurred. James King, an employee of Worth, is also named. Warrants stem from a probe into the now closed Citizens' Saving bank. The bank failure is attributed to speculation by three employees.

Lorain H G King WJ Worth James King Worth Citizens’ Saving Bank

Jacos B Leedy Pioneer Dies in Bath Township

Jacos B Leedy a pioneer of Northwestern Ohio who lived in Allen county for fifty years died Friday at his Bath township home after a brief illness from paralysis He was born in Virginia and left the state before the Civil War at age 81 lasting through a lifetime marked by regional upheaval and移 railroads torn up by abolitionists.

Jacos B Leedy Ohio Allen County Bath Township Virginia North

Invar Alloy Improves Swiss Watch Balance Temperature Compensation

The alloy Invar, steel with about 36 percent nickel, expands minimally with temperature and is now widely used by Swiss watchmakers for balances. This provides superior temperature compensation, reducing Dent's error caused by non linear elasticity of hairsprings, a long standing chronometer problem.

Advertising proposals to boost city by newspaper campaigns

The Louisville Courier-Journal offered five prizes for proposals to advertise the city. It argues a city should be marketed like a business and that the best plan is to fund newspaper advertising in regional and national journals to attract trade and population.

Louisville Courier-Journal

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