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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
4
The Rhode Island legislature adjourned without choosing a U S senator after eighty-one ballots. A deadlock persisted as factions failed to reach a majority, delaying final action on the seat.
The Findlay Ministerial Association urged Mayor Walker to enforce Sunday laws. The mayor promises a strict lid on activities including ball games and livery stables with Riverside Park absent of carriages, in hopes the public pushes to permit Sunday baseball again.
State records show 63 fraternal beneficiary associations operating in 1906 with segregate income of 72 million and death claims totaling 52.9 million. Ohio associations gathered 7.28 million and paid 5.82 million in death claims, assets total 62.08 million, unpaid death claims 7.95 million. Total 1906 new insurance written 771.13 million and in force 5.69 billion with year’s insured 321.01 million. In-state death claims paid 2,327 cases totaling 2.27 million.
Urias Smith born January 1 1829 in Dolphin county Pa died at his home in Noble township on Thursday April 18 1907 after a prolonged illness. He moved with his parents to Crawford county at age ten and married Catherine E Spahr in 1853. Four children survived including Margaret H Boters and Benjamin A Smith. Marion Smith of Sherwood and Sarah A deceased. Survived by wife ten grandchildren and many friends. Funeral Sunday at the U B church in Sherwood with Rev Robertson officiating. Burial in Sherwood cemetery. The family thanks neighbors and friends for aid.
Rev Leroy A Belt D D aged 71 former president of Ohio Northern University and prominent Methodist Episcopal church figure died at his Kenton home Monday from heart disease He served as pastor in Kenton Toledo Delaware Marion and many other Ohio cities
Judge Killits held three lawyers in contempt for filing an affidavit of prejudice against him in the Homer Morrison firebug case. Frank S. Ham C L Newcomer and W H Snook face arrest warrants and a Friday hearing. Morrison faces possible perjury indictments as grand juries probe Swicher Hutchinson trials and Page confession implications.
Eric Keeppe and Mahlen Garber drove to Evansport Monday. W. M. Hancock drove to Defiance Monday. James Releau and family of Independence Sundayed at Will Meyer’s home. Frank Weiland and wife of Bryan with James Garber and family visited Mahlon Garber’s Sunday. Eunice Vanwagner spent Sunday with Zina Harding in Noble township. Victor Garber visits sister Zelma Weiland near Bryan. Aniel Meyer of Ridgeville spent Sunday with James Figley. W. M. Figley and family visited Mr and Mrs Lewis Eck in Noble township. Grandma Batt staying with daughter Clara Herman. George Herman and wife attended funeral of the father Tuesday at Edgeton.
Rich Kaisley and his wife from Crawford County visit Sherwood relatives for the funeral of Mrs. Urias Smith, sister of Mrs. Kaisley, and plan to spend time with local friends. The town reports many local happenings including hall entertainment, school closings, and family travels.
Sherwood and Chas Davis family spent Sunday in Paulding. Patterson Boxwell examination at Defiance drew a good number. Prof. Porter visited Defiance Saturday. Elmer Renz moved from Delaware Bend to Concord Indiana Monday. Glen Reyff shifted from Concord day work to Delaware Bend night operator. Mrs Fleck and daughter Sarah visited Van Wert. Mrs H G Rock was in Defiance Tuesday. Mrs Widmer of Defiance visited town last week. Mrs Stone of Farmer visits son Lesly. Mrs Hover visiting Farmer township at Harry Mason’s. A G McCord convalescing. Measles spreading in town. Mr and Mrs Hammond called to Florida Saturday for his mother’s death.
Lima April 23 Frank Walter and Frank Earl confessed to the murder of William Legg in Sidney last Saturday night. Walter claims Earl fired the shot after demanding Legg surrender, then they robbed the safe and fled toward a freight train. Earl, a known drug user, is jailed in Lima while Walter calls Toledo home. Sheriff Van Gunten faced chloroform sabotage aimed at freeing Earl, who remains guarded in the sheriff’s residence with increased protection.
Barbeau departs this week for Montpelier to ply his carpentry trade. Fort Wayne's H W Buck visited the city. Carl M Hart and wife visited and left. she remains a few days. Comparettes return from Kerrville Texas to Fort Wayne this week. Marcus Grosh, ex-resident, returns to greet old friends in Hicksville. Daniel Myers searched for work in nearby towns. Rev Lake to lead Disciple group around May first. Mrs J E Moses and child depart for Toledo. N A Davidson opens penny picture parlor over Darlrympes for a month. Bechtel of Chicago Ohio visited. Dingery of Mark Center was in town. Lawrence Crowl called for his ill mother.
Hiram L. Milligan born Prospect November 10 1865 died St Marys April 15 1907. He married Kila Limber July 1 1890 Ayersville. He leaves two sons Harry Pearl and daughter Grace. Funeral by Rev Houser at M E church in Ayersville with six sisters two brothers and many relatives. The family resided in Ayersville and he did business in St Marys.
The condition of Mrs. Celis Walz who fell down stairs at her home is much improved and doctors believe she will recover soon.
In Evansport a dispute over a road corridor stalls a Northwestern line project. Defiance lawyers and local residents argued over route changes and a proposed town guarantee of 1000 dollars, with surveys reconfigured then abandoned as talks continued. Representatives plan further consultation after discussions with Cameron Bell and Rigrish.
New Washington township people joined the Patterson examination in Defiance on Saturday. Attendees included A. J. Neiswender family, Ray Neiswender, Neal Doud, Merl Neiswender, Celia Snyder of Evansport, and many others visiting local residents and traveling through nearby towns.
Noble Mrs. Lower and son David visited in Brunersburg Sunday. C. F. Leaders entertained company Sunday. Mrs. Thomas Reid has moved back to Brunersburg. Chas Fout and wife of Defiance visited their parents in Brunersburg Sunday. S E Sanford and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hall in Tiffin. Mr. Bittinger moved his family to Defiance. Mr. and Mrs. J W Reid of Toledo visiting sister Mrs. J A Sheffield. Mr. Bennett S S Gruner's father ill at her home. James Howard of Stryker visited at F A Goddard's last Friday and Saturday.
Toledo markets show wheat corn oats and rye prices with cash and May quotes. Hog cattle veals sheep lambs and other livestock values posted with receipts and price ranges from East Buffalo and local markets.
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