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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
8
A bearded man in worn jeans told Collector McMahen in Toledo he plans a quiet reading saloon for Antwerp area drinkers who dislike bars and curses. He suggested no bar and reading material, and asked if a license would be required like other saloons. He was informed a license is needed.
A Friday blaze leveled the Troy Steam Laundry at Leipsic, owned by Edward Holmes. The fire destroyed the building and its contents, with investigators examining the scene for the cause.
Tue Deisel-Wemmer Co of Lima plans a Toledo branch cigar factory employing 400 people with operations expected to start about September 1. The project marks a significant expansion for the firm and local employment.
Wealthy farmer Joan McLuhan, 77, died in Marysville after horses bolted, throwing him to the ground and fracturing his skull.
Seven Mau Mee saloon keepers faced a change of venue to Sylvania and were found guilty of violating the Sunday closing law. Mayor Chandler fined each defendant $50 and costs.
Carl C. Fookes of Lima was arrested in Chicago and returned Thursday on a charge of robbing Hall's jewelry store four weeks earlier. Police recovered some stolen goods from his possession.
A receiver was named for the Pope Motor Car Co of Toledo on Thursday and for other plants the day before. Prospects say the receivership is temporary and the firm will be steadied. The strike at the Toledo plant, canceling 185 orders, and money market strain hindering loan renewals are blamed for the trouble.
The funeral for David Cosgrove took place Friday at 7:30 a.m. in St. Marys Catholic church with Rev. Collins officiating. Interment followed at Riverside cemetery. Pallbearers were Peter Dickman J B Houtz George Woods George Butler W N Rath and George Wohn.
The notice advertises Ohio Farmer with practical agricultural matter and conservative progression. It offers a trial value and quotes one year subscriptions at 85 cents, with Weekly Express and Ohio Farmer at 1.60 for a year and Daily Express by mail plus Ohio Farmer for one year.
The Defiance County Farmer's Picnic at Sherwood drew about two thousand attendees. Food and friendly gatherings filled the noon scene as families shared fried chicken and other fare. An afternoon program featured a male quartet and A P Sandles of Ottawa, president of the state board of agriculture, offering practical advice on cattle diseases and blighted fruit trees. Sherwood merchants closed shops to support the event.
James M Doherty sues J Paige for 207.30 on notes. Jacob E Kuszmaul sues William Baden for 125 over 320 shocks of wheat allegedly taken from land in Delaware township section 17. In probate court Cora A Black as administrator seeks to sell the west half of the northwest quarter of section 9 in Tiffin township to pay debts of 1184.
James Harper of this city arrested at the B and O depot by Officer Dan Shea and jailed awaiting Michigan authorities. Harper admits involvement with a gang of horse traders and says the Scotch collie was part of a trade that fell through. He claims forced entry was used and notes his age about 27. A separate inquiry follows about two runaways from Grand Rapids traced to Holgate.
The Hicksville Tribune notes a post electrification extension of the C L M line toward Hicksville with potential linking from Fort Wayne to Garrett and northward. Company officials say if other lines fail to reach Hicksville, C L M will pursue the project, possibly via Defiance to Auburn, paralleling the B O. Construction expected next summer.
An obituary notes Virgil Morton Mansfield died August 7 1907 in Defiance. The piece honors his faith as a Christian, calls him a faithful brother and friend, and laments the loss while praising his virtues and post of duty. It closes with the signature Clayton A Smucker.
The Mansfield family expresses thanks to friends for sympathy and kindness during their bereavement and appreciation to those who contributed to the floral offering.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weisenburger of Kintner street on Saturday. Henry Wellman and his wife from St. Louis, who had been visiting, left Friday for Adrian, Michigan.
Joe Freecorn operates as the largest scrap iron dealer in Defiance Williams and Henry counties with improved machinery to handle this stock. He advertises that anyone with scrap iron rags or rubber should bring them to his yard for disposal and payment.
The Defiance Pet Stock and Poultry Association grows fast with 25 new members joining at the Thursday meeting and aims for 150 members within a month. The exhibition is likely in the second week of January in Defiance, date to be settled to avoid conflicts with nearby shows. Potential venues include Myers Opera House Rick Schlosser building Perry street and the old bicycle plant. Farmers show strong interest as county poultry values run into hundreds of thousands of dollars, boosting support for the group.
The Chautauqua board, chosen by ticket holders, plans another event next year depending on arrangements at Island Park. If negotiations fail, the festival may move to a large tent near the city. Manager F. K. Reynolds reports receipts of 1861.14 and expenditures of 1841.62 leaving a balance of 19.52, rising to about 35 after collecting outstanding season ticket money.
Uncalled letters for week ending Aug 13 1907 at Defiance Ohio include Am Steel Hoop Co Roy Stanton and Geo Williman. If not called within 14 days they go to the dead letter office per law. In calling please say advertised and give date of list. C J Thompson Postmaster.
The notice lists J Freecorn at 215 North Clinton Street and addresses 3 4 5 Allen Street near B and O Junction with two phones provided.
Chicago official Duer and Schoepf line officials met in Lima to discuss a potential B&O purchase of the C L M. Duer dismissed the notion, noting no sale plan, while electrical conversion and expansion efforts proceed. Survey work and grade crossings changes are planned to support future freight traffic.
Obituary remembrance for Charles S. Wellman a Defiance businessman born June 2 1852 in Michigan. He lived in Defiance over thirty years ran a music store married Hattie Cook in 1881 and was active socially and in local commerce.
The Legg poultry house in Coles county owned by a Boston market firm saw three workers set a world record this week. Dover, a youth with three years experience, dressed sixty six chickens between 2 and 3 pm. Patrick Walters and Robert Coke, both with twelve years in the trade, dressed sixty fowls each in the same hour. The lean chickens are milk fed on a diet of buttermilk or clabber.
Sim on Ackerman and Isaac Rose sue Charles R Lewis and numerous heirs in Defiance County Ohio for a quiet title action. Plaintiffs claim fee simple possession of the southwest quarter of Section 9, Township 4 North Range 2 East totaling 160 acres and allege all named defendants hold no estate or interest in the premises. Defendants must answer by September 28, 1907. K V Haymaker, attorney for plaintiffs.
Allen Dorsey filed a defiance county court petition alleging Hiram Meek and Anna Meek sold him worthless stock in The First National Bank of Hicksville Ohio while insolvent. He seeks $1295 plus interest with attachment and garnishment against the couple and the bank, answering by Oct 5 1907.
May Young files in France County Court of Common Pleas a suit to quiet title to the west half of the southeast quarter of Section Fifteen, Township Four north, Range Five east, Richland township Defiance County, Ohio. She alleges fifty nine years of open exclusive possession and that Jacob Davidson and heirs have no claim. Defendants urged to answer by September 7, 1907. Edwin A. Latty counsel for the plaintiff.
Leonard K. Dorsey files suit in Defiance County Court of Common Pleas against Hiram and Anna Meek over the sale of ten shares of The First National Bank of Hicksville stock. He alleges the bank was insolvent and the Meeks concealed the fraud, seeking $1205 damages plus interest. Attachment and garnishment issued against the bank. defendants must appear by October 5, 1907.
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