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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
5
An item from Defiance Ohio records mailing details for second class mail service with charges and telephone numbers. It lists long distance and Northwestern Telephone numbers and a one dollar annual advance fee.
The speaker warns that liars and slanderers harm honest and bad men alike, inviting reactions that aid unscrupulous offenders. He argues excesses punish the innocent or shield wrongdoers and cites President Roosevelt's Washington cornerstone address as evidence of this truth known daily.
Isaac Thompson, 80, died after a lamp exploded and set his clothing on fire in Perrysburg on Tuesday.
Three long time Hancock county residents died Saturday: John Boyles 83 Isaac Whetmore 83 and Mrs June Kelly 81. Each had lived in the county over fifty years.
Brigham died at his Bowling Green home on Tuesday aged 92. He arrived in Ohio from New York in 1836 and had voted for every Republican presidential candidate.
Two sunflower seeds were removed from the ears of Grace, daughter of Rev. C. F. Sarrett, of Delaware, on Saturday. Doctors believe the child jammed them in and they had sprouted.
Farmers in the vicinity plan a boycott of Delphos after the city council refused the Farmers' Mutual Telephone Co. a franchise to set up an exchange to connect lines. The issue will be pursued in court.
Smith and Whited of Mans field reformatory admitted to the prosecutor there is no truth to the claim they dynamited the bulk head of Grand reservoir. Officials say the plan involved being taken to Wa pakoneta for an escape from the jai'.
The Supreme Court holds that a divorce decree issued in one state does not bind a defendant who resides in another state. As a result, thousands who remarry in states with lax separation laws may face bigamy charges if their previous decree isn’t recognized.
Friday designated by the governor as Arbor Day to educate the public on forestry and tree preservation and to aid in the restoration of forests long diminished. The date's status as a true Arbor Day depends on public acceptance and participation.
At a Lima Gazette report from Wapak a crowded meeting of Democratic notables saw four aspirants enter the race for the fourth district candidacy Adkins Costello Robeson and Touvelle with Klinger withdrawing after hard bargaining The campaign treasuries and backroom deals dominated talk as rivalries and withdrawals shaped the contest and hints of a Republican challenger circulated.
Real estate transfers from Defiance and nearby townships show numerous lot sales including lots 7 8 9 10 in Bouton and others add Defiance. transfers include First National Bank to Wallace Dies man and Tim Flory lot 14 Williamston and many parcels in East Auglaize South Defiance North Defiance Krotz and other additions. Local figures such as Sheriff W G Kopp and various buyers agents appear. court and township listings indicate activity across Clinton Adams Noble and Richland townships with numbered lots and plats. Community notes mention Prohibition convention attendance and local business visits amid a list of residents moving to Toledo and Stryker along with upcoming high school entertainment and church services.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will issue 27.75 million dollars in additional common stock at par to common and preferred holders on April 27 in a 15 percent ratio. A 20 percent payment is due May 25 with two 40 percent installments on July 16 and September 27. Proceeds fund double tracking and new equipment. total B&O common will near 152.75 million, with preferred just under 60 million outstanding.
Highland chapel will host a Sunday morning sermon by Rev. B. W. Slagle on April 22 at ten o'clock. The public is invited to attend.
Wives and relatives visit as Sadie Beebe returns to Dayton for her father W J Henry's death. Obituary notices include Mrs. John Cleland of West Unity dying at Ann Arbor Hospital. Arthur Hartzler buried at Forest Home after funeral from Evangelical church. Electric road meetings, teachers institute in Defiance, milk wagon debut, and post office move mark local activity. Roy and Edward Hartzler attend funerals. Elk's ball in Defiance. Charles Wetzel returns from Elkhart prospecting.
Special to Express Cincinnati reports steady improvement for Governor Pattison. A 10:30 bulletin notes pulse 90, respiration 18, normal temperature. Doctors expect possible recovery in weeks, with nourishment good and no setbacks. No home removal planned yet.
A village social note lists Evansport residents and visitors including O W Barber and wives, Ben Palmer, Charley Wirzler, Earnest Mignery, J W Shuter, R O Palmer, W P Cameron, S Meister, Homer Christy, E N King, W Kimberly and son John, Wyatt Cameron, with many trips to Defiance, Toledo, Archbold and Stryker. Friends fear the local band may dissolve without timely financial help as concerts provide enjoyment and business profit. W P Cameron also noted as a business visitor.
Grandmother and daughter guests share time with Clara Herman. Wm Figley sold a fine colt to Bert Van Wagner recently. Amel and Addie Meyers of Ridgeville visited brother Wm Meyers in Brooksville. George Herman and children Martha and Leonard spent Sunday in Edgerton. Wilson Garber visited Michael Moog near Glenburg. Nellie Buerer and daughter Clene from Ft Wayne visit George Bleck. James Garber of Defiance county and Bertha Gilbert of Williams county wed at Bryan by Justice John Hickock. May their happiness endure.
The regular meeting covered ordinances and petitions with five members present. Reports on receipts and expenditures for 1905 were discussed and printing costs authorized for next meeting. Lights, street walks, and chicken nuisance penalties were outlined along with salary increases for fire department staff and a janitor.
Samuel Shasteen born February 7 1833 in Richland township Defiance County Ohio died April 12 1906 aged 73 years 2 months and 5 days married to Margaret Shoup November 18 1860 survived by two brothers William and Uriah and sister Mrs Harriet Shoup. He served in Company E 111th Ohio Volunteer Infantry from September 6 1862 to July 5 1865 fought in major battles then worked as a wagon maker in West Jefferson and Defiance before returning to his birth township in 1879. He was a devout man who valued home and duty, never affiliated with a church but believed in God. Funeral services were held at the Independent M F church conducted by Dr S L Roberto with veteran tributes and selections by the choir. Interment followed at the family plot awaiting resurrection.
The Defiance board of public safety discussed buying riot guns at a Monday meeting. Specifications were sent to Winchester Arms Co New Haven Remington Arms Co Olion Marlin Arms Co New Haven and Savage Arms Co Utica. Local dealers and Rummel Arms Co Toledo were invited to bid, with the best proposition to be accepted. The note ends with thanks for support after a bereavement for Herschel.
A Philadelphia Press snippet presents a back and forth exchange about femininity and masculinity, ending with a blunt reply of simply because. The light quarrel prompts reflection on gender traits and social perceptions.
Round trip fare 6250 from Chicago to California for April 25th to May 5th via Union Pacific and North Western Line. Two daily trains to San Francisco and Los Angeles with electric lighted Overland Limited on the only double track Chicago to Missouri River. For more California details send 4 rents for copy. Address NM Breeze Genl Agt 436 Walnut St Cincinnati Ohio.
The document records the condition of Merchants' National Bank at Defiance Ohio as of April 6 1906. It lists assets including loans and discounts overdrafts securities and other real estate owned and cash items. It also notes the redemption fund with the U S Treasurer and subscribed sworn to by K V Haymaker Notary Public on April 13 1906.
A five year old white and brown bird dog strayed or was stolen. It answers to Sport. Reward offered. Return to the C. Diehl Brewing Co office for prize.
The Defiance Ohio post office advertises uncalled letters for the week ending April 17 1906. Names include Chas Dentle W B Granger P W Kelly Henry Longs John Murphy I J Pencil Geo Williamson Miss Mary Buchell Mrs Mary Burrows Mrs Eva Leiby Mrs Etta Lutz Miss Martha Wentzel If unclaimed within 14 days these letters go to the dead letter office.
Toledo and East Buffalo receive mixed livestock and grain quotes with cash and May futures. Prices cover wheat corn oats rye clover seed hogs cattle calves sheep and lambs and show market steady to selective movements amid receipts and regional trends.
Seven rules to secure attendance at your convention include publishing in local papers distributing eatrograms to workers and families visiting every school in the township to extend invitations putting up posters and praying for help. Readers are urged to call before the convention and write to speakers and leaders to ensure participation. ED Gouier reports quarterly attendance figures for officers and scholars.
Arthur Horning bought a horse from Christ Deckrush last week. Jacob Smith sold a horse near Defiance for 190 dollars. Conrad Fenter purchased another stallion in Illinois. Henry Frank and Jacob Frank hosted visitors and relatives, with Gusta Schanika visiting in Defiance. Dessie Moore from West Unity visits relatives nearby.
William Donaldson aged 69, a prominent farmer and father of thirteen, collapsed and died while plowing two miles from his home in Findlay. Officials suspect a sudden heart neuralgia caused his death.
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