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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1905
Page
9
Joseph Jefferson, famed Rip Van Winkle actor, died at his Palm Beach home at 6 15 Sunday evening after a weeklong illness. Born February 20 1829 in Philadelphia he was celebrated as a consummate actor and a genial gentleman with wide friendships.
Shellas L Patterson, longtime Wood county resident, died at his Bowling Green home on Thursday at age 87. He lived in the county for 45 years and his passing is noted in local records.
Alexander Bevis age 55 and a Bellefon taine resident died Saturday while walking in his yard after ten years of residence. He was believed to have died of natural causes.
John W Gates tried to corner the May wheat market but the bid failed on Thursday. The crash is estimated to have cost Gates millions in losses and sent prices downward.
Perrysburg voters backed a new water works project costing about 30 000 dollars in a Saturday election 298 to 99. The outcome approves funding and construction for improved water services.
E Decker of Cleveland was arrested at Bellefontaine Thursday by State Game Warden Porterfield on a charge of seining in the Miami river. Rev. R Gates, a pioneer of Union county and longtime minister in the Christian Union church, died Saturday at Marysville of paralysis, aged 80.
Charlotte McVay of Bellefontaine, age 82, files suit against her husband W H McVay claiming he struck her in the face with a Bible and subjected her to cruelty.
Edward Spees aged 30 manager of Stickney Storage Co in Lima killed himself by shooting himself in the head in a private building. He had been ill.
In Wapakoneta and nearby areas about 200 chickens were taken in recent raids. Police believe robbers use a horse and wagon and always leave the roosters behind.
Jo an Kraus of Upper Sandusky is found dead in bed on the nineteenth day. He had been dead about six hours. Heart disease is given as the cause. He leaves seven children.
Major WM. Warmsrtung, a well known Cleveland resident and Democrat, died Friday of pneumonia at age 72. He was known for suggesting the rooster as the emblem of the Democratic party.
Hirk AM Pittsrorp aged 50 was found dead in the rear of his Findlay home on Friday. He had left the house in his usual health a few minutes earlier. Heart failure was diagnosed as the cause of death.
During a Fore paugh Sells parade in Columbus a six horse team panicked and crashed into a storefront. The stampede injured twelve people in the crowded streets though none were thought seriously hurt. Miraculous escapes were noted as bystanders fled.
Jacou ScaElBer founder of the Tiffin Agriculture Works and the Tiffin Manufacturing Co. and a noted pioneer of Tiffin died April 19 at age 83.
Frank Bourton of Bellefontaine suffered a severe crush injury to his left leg at New Castle Pennsylvania on April 19. The limb was amputated above the knee at a hospital and Bourton is expected to recover.
Ws J. Bryan spoke in Springfield Friday then traveled to Chas Hatfield’s farm where he purchased a polled Jersey heifer for 500 dollars. He also visited the three fraternal houses and several local shops in the afternoon.
Melvin Burwell of Bucyrus suffered injuries after a fall caused by a telephone wire breaking into a trolley wire near the fairgrounds. The Central Union Telephone Company and OC Traction Co. settled his claims for 25000.
Senator Orville H Piatt died of pneumonia at his Washington for CT summer home on Friday evening. Born July 19 1827 he was admitted to the bar in 1849 and served in the state senate 1861 1862 and the state house 1864 1869. He was elected US senator in 1879 with a term expiring in 1909.
Ed F Cassier and Dana S Walker pleaded guilty at an April arraignment for the Citizens' Savings Bank wrecking in Lorain. Ed F Cassier received seven years at hard labor. Dana S Walker was sentenced to two and a half years in the penitentiary.
Twenty two girls from wealthy European families arrive to join the Maria Stein convent in Mercer county. They travel with Mother Emma CPS the convent head who has returned from a six months tour of the continent seeking new recruits for the order.
Indiana enforces a stringent cigarette law as Chester Bell of Muncie is arrested for carrying cigarette papers though he claims never to have smoked. The judge fined him 25 dollars plus costs totaling 35 dollars and warned that a repeat offense would draw a 100 dollar fine.
In Findlay Charles H Franks claims in his divorce suit that his wife was an inveterate tobacco chewer using several packs a day. He says she left after six days claiming she married him for money and real estate and alleges she was secretly married to another man in Washington, Pa.
President Roosevelt camps in the countryside and remains out of contact for days. A courier reports he killed a bear and a bobcat, praising the rough life and early rising habit as part of his true sportsman’s delight. The meal service appears to follow.
The president expresses enthusiasm for a public trip, saying he will enjoy himself and leave pretension behind. His companions note he is intent on making the most of the excursion and returning home when he chooses.
Bank Examiner Galbraith of Cincinnati plans to resign and Comptroller Ridgely will interview all candidates. Ohio senators Foraker and Ridgely outline a thorough vetting process with personal interviews before selecting a successor. Candidates include Camp Warren Vermillion Gebby Hardman Backhus Lamum Hampton Hard Martz Armstrong Daoust Russell Gilead Thomas.
Miss Louise Drew joined Robert Edeson’s company taking Molly Livingstone in Strongheart. Annie Yeamans debuted at Hurtig Seaman’s, assisted by Louis Wesley. Harry Conor appeared in Mrs Temple’s Telegram at Madison Square. Joseph Coyne to star in The Rollicking Girl at Herald Square after Blanche Walsh. Florenz Ziegfeld to Europe to form London vaudeville alliances. Henry Miller starred in Frédéric Lemaitre at Proctor’s, a Clyde Fitch one act, in New York.
A city report highlights a Honolulu policewoman described as young and pretty, with wealth, reflecting social notes among officers and residents in the urban setting.
A New York World piece notes San Francisco news boards post items about New York events three hours early. Year round ocean bathing, rare snow, and mild to cool weather with a 10 to 15 degree Bay Area difference. Residents dress for all seasons and plan coats umbrellas and fans for daily affairs.
Horse racing items include Coney 2 02 set for trot season, Dan Patch bookings, County Jay 2 10% sale talks, Clay Dust 2 0534 sold for 320, Oshkosh race meet planned August week of 14, Empire City matinee dues set at 25, by Atico Edgar 2 26 sold for 12 000, plus notes on Providence poll tax and Westminster Street congestion and College hill access.
E D answers how to retain youth in Bible schools by strengthening primary classes. He compares retention to chasing escaped rabbits, urges identifying leaks in pupil retention between ages eight and twelve, and recommends grade standards, certificates, and active work to keep 14 to 17 year olds from leaving.
Of Ohio 88 counties, 62 reached banner status for year ending May 31 1904. Banner criteria include organized counties and townships, annual conventions, officers reports to the state secretary, adequate school reports, full apportionment, 100 copies of Worker, and delegates at the state convention. Defiance County seeks banner status and urges township officers and Sunday school workers to plan conventions now. Noble and Highland townships are noted as holding conventions.
A collection of newspaper quips lampooning politics and manners. Items mock green car tations, aging investors, inauguration lies aimed at Washington workers, spring fashion trends, and domestic economy in relation to dressmakers.
A series of sharp observations on social behavior. It questions common foibles such as swearing and the discrepancy between many taking piano lessons and few becoming proficient players. The tone urges accuracy before certainty and critiques vanity in language.
A worn out woman struggles to sleep eat or work and fears breaking apart. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as strengthening nerves and blood with 85 cent tea or tablets sold by Weisenburger Bros.
Dr. John Dunham, a thoughtful medical man, pursues Rose Carroll at a St Louis convention and through letters and dramatic meetings. Rival M. D. Frederick Mayne and Rose’s soft evasions test enduring interest until a final June confession yields a pledged future.
The article argues that government exams drive entry to public posts in France, creating a vast uniform civil service. It notes about 400 000 paid officials and widespread small investments, with four Seine prefecture clerks attracting 4 398 applicants. It contrasts centralized French schooling with American local control, highlighting strong national control and uniform mental type.
Excursion agents of Ohio Central Lines advertise greatly reduced rates on certain dates for one way and round trip tickets to the west southwest and south. Consult OC agents before arranging a trip or call DJ Cargo DP A Toledo 809 Madison Ave LP Lewis DP A Chittencreek Hotel Columbus for details.
The B and O Railway sells excursion tickets from all local stations west of Pittsburg and Wheeling and Ohio River division at one fare plus 25 cents for the round trip to West Baden Indiana. Good for return until May 16. For details call a B and O ticket agent or B N Austin Chicago general passenger agent.
The B and O will sell round trip tickets to St Louis for the National Baptist Anniversary for travel May 15 16 and 7 with return good to May 27. For information contact a B and O ticket agent or B N Austin general passenger agent Chicago.
The Baltimore and Ohio announces a two day excursion to Atlanta on May 14 and 15 with round trip fares at one fare plus 35 cents from west of Pittsburg and Wheeling. Tickets valid for return until May 20 with possible extension to June 15 by deposit and 50 cent payment. For details contact nearest B&O ticket agent or B F Chicago Illinois.
Excursion rates to Savannah Georgia offered by Band O for May 13 and 14 with a round trip fare plus 25 cents, valid for return until May 26 and possibly extended to June 15 upon deposit with a special agent and 50 cents. Inquiries to B and C ticket agents or B N Austin, general passenger agent, Chicago.
William Hamlin of Buffalo owns Belle Hamlin 2 12. Sweet Marie 2 04 jogged daily in Los Angeles. W A Mahaffey of Cleveland sold Unadilla Chief 2 2144 to Pittsburg. Walter Palmer of Ottawa NL to manage Joliet western circuit this summer. Port Huron association will offer 15000 purses next season. New Richmond 2 0714 training to lower record. Joe Pointer 2 05 4, Star Pointer son 1 59 14, at Pearl Brook farm Belfast Me. Dave McClary to race him this summer. Dorothy Dale by Quartermaster to be shaped for record by R L Davis Columbia SC. Willowmere Farm Sound Beach Conn.
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