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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1905

Page

12

Divorce Petition Alleges Cruelty in Kinoder Case

Annie Klunder seeks divorce from Charles Kinoder in common pleas court alleging repeated abuse and a November assault that left a black eye. They married December 1901 and have a 14 month old son. custody requested. Ansberry and Farrell represent the petitioner. This marks a rare divorce filing in the common pleas court amid probate court dominance in seven counties.

Charles Kinoder Annie Klunder Common Pleas Court Ansberry & Farrell Common Pleas Defiance

Homeseekers Excursions Special Reduced Rates

Special reduced rates for home seekers to points in the South and West. Tickets on sale November 7 21 December 5 19. Rates and full particulars furnished upon application. Agents of Ohio Central Lines dcess Montton Hank General Agent Toledo Ohio.

Ohio Central Lines Dcess Montton Hank Toledo Ohio

Judge Donnelly Commissioned as Circuit Judge

Judge Donnelly received his commission as Circuit Judge last Saturday and faces reappointment to fill a Common Pleas vacancy in twenty days. The outlook remains uncertain whether Governor Herrick will name a Henry or Putnam county attorney to the new post.

Donnelly Common Pleas Herrick Henry Putnam County Napoleon Signal

Edward Kaluper Dies Sudden Heart Disease in Marysville

Edward Kaluper a prominent Marysville businessman died Friday from heart disease in an unexpected medical event. He was known for local business leadership and community involvement in Marysville.

Edward Kaluper Marysville

Deshler Brick Manufacturer J E Ropinson Dies at 78

J E Ropinson, a veteran brick and tile maker aged 78, died at his Deshler home on the 27th from heart failure while seated in a chair.

J E Ropinson Deshler

Resignations Prompt New Cuban Ambassador Move

At Cuba's request, Herbert G Squiers resigns as American minister to Cuba and Edward Morgan, former minister to Korea in Seoul, is named to succeed him.

Herbert G Squiers Cuba Edward Morgan Seoul Korea

Hayes and Flickinger Convicted in Bank Law Violations

After a two week trial Otto L Hayes president of the defunct National Bank and Edward Flickinger of Galion were found guilty Saturday of violating national bank laws.

Otto L Hayes National Bank Edward Flickinger Galion

McComb student injured in gym accident

CLoyce George, 15, a pupil at McComb schools, suffered a possible fatal head injury when a heavy weight struck him during an athletic game in the gymnasium.

Cloyce George McComb

Senator Houck Seeked For Northern Oil Inspector Post

Mt Vernon Senator Lewis B Houck and Lt governor candidate with John M Pattison are named for the northern oil district inspector role now held by Frank Baird of Toledo.

Lewis B Houck Mt Vernon John M Pattison Northern Oil Frank Baird Toledo

Bucyrus Youth Killed While Hunting on Thanksgiving

Floyd Smith age 17 of Bucyrus was fatally shot when his rifle slipped from his hands while he stood on a stump during a Thanksgiving hunt. The accidental discharge tore through his heart, ending his life on the scene.

Floyd Smith

Republican caucus renominates Cannon and officers

In Washington a Republican caucus renominated Speaker Cannon and the last house officers by reclamation. The Democratic caucus named John S Williams of Mississippi as their candidate for Speaker, an empty honor.

Washington Cannon John S Williame Mississippi

Suffragist Mrs Perkins Killed by Coal Wagon in Ohio

Mrs Saran M Perkins a leading Ohio suffragist and president of the Cleveland Equal Suffrage Club and editor of the True Republic was fatally struck by a coal wagon Saturday. She was 81.

Saran M Perkins Ohio Cleveland Equal Suffrage Club The True Republic

Shortage Found in Bucyrus Building and Loan Secretary Accounts

JD W. Locke secretary of Bucyrus Building and Loan Association was found short in his accounts by $36 425. He blamed missing 8 per cent earnings on failed stock performance, saying a shortage occurred while paying some. He and relatives have made good the amount.

Emerald Fred Demongeot Defiance JD W. Locke Bucyrus Building and Loan Association

Senator Burton Found Guilty in Rialto Co Indictments

U S Senator Burton of Kansas was convicted on indictments charging he acted as a paid attorney for the Rialto Grain and Securities Co. He was sentenced to six months in Ironton county jail Missouri a 2500 dollar fine and barred from holding any federal office. Burton has appealed to the Supreme Court.

U.S Burton Kansas Rialto Grain and Securities Co Ironton County U. S Supreme Court

Judy's Columbus meeting exposes Democratic rift over leadership

Representative Judy of Darke county convened a Democratic representatives elect conference in Columbus on the 28th. Only four attended while 54 were kept away by Democratic leaders opposed to Judy's bid for house minority leadership. Judy claims the meeting showed Chairmaine Garber is effectively in charge.

Judy Darke County Columbus

Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office 1905

The Defiance Ohio post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending November 23 1905. Names include Wm Andrews Tom Brown J O Bills Lewis Cramer Orley Flickle Aly Gibson Emanuel Ludemann Martin Meyer Mealon Young two entries Mrs Mamie Benette Mary M Evans Mrs Geo Hutton Mrs Kate Thompson Mrs Eliza Walter and others. Uncalled letters will be sent to the dead letter office after 14 days.

Defiance Ohio Wm. Andrews Tom Brown J O Bills Lewis Cramer Orley Flicklener Aly F Gibson Emanuel Luderman Martin Meyer Mealon Young Mamie Benette Mary. M. Evans Geo. Hutton Kate Thompson Eliza Walter J. Thompson

Raymond Courage In Cuba A Soldier's Divine Instinct

A veteran recalls Raymond a nineteen year old recruit in Cuba who stood firm when others fled and later risked his life to warn of an enemy advance. The narrator deems Raymond’s act not mere bravery but a godlike divine instinct and pride that refuses disgrace.

Cuba Santiago Raymond

Spelling Standards Across Major Dictionaries

The Chicago Chronicle notes dictionaries agree on many spellings for terms such as absinthin glycerin acoustic gully and others, while readers often vary. It also questions the correct spelling of wolverene the animal linked to Wolverene State and how dictionaries diverge on that name.

International Webster's Chicago Chronicle

What is Electricity Theories and Mysteries

The article ponders electricity as a mysterious force with measurable effects like a powerful wind. It explores theories that electricity arises from atomic conditions caused by chemical action, magnetism, heat, or friction, noting atoms remain unseen and exact nature remains unknowable.

Centos: A Novel Compiled From Classical Lines

A bibliophile describes cento works as detached sentences from Thackeray and Homer forming compact biographies. He notes cents like Empress Eudoxia’s Life of Christ from Homer, Ross’s Virgil life, and Hamilton’s Paradise Lost themed history selling for $500.

Ig Acento Thackeray Eudoxia Christ Ross Alexander Hamilton Milton America

Plague of Caterpillars In Scottish Lowlands 1854

Richard Bell in My Strange Pets notes a caterpillar invasion in 1854 Scotland where marching larvae blocked sheep drains open drains about eighteen inches deep and wide. Dead bodies dammed waterways. survivors could be removed in barrow loads.

Scottish Lowlands Richard Bell

Railway Romance Ends With Baroness Gretchen’s Love

Eighteen year old Gretchen Hecker travels to Berlin to study music when a man hijacks her train compartment, forces her into his clothes, and uses disguise and threats. A student helper exposes the ruse, Gretchen’s gender is confirmed, and the criminal is captured. The tale ends with Gretchen marrying into a noble family, becoming a baroness.

Gretchen Hecker Berlin Gretchen Fraulein Ietchen Aretchen Mary P. Winslow

Gates of Paradise: Ghiberti’s Florentine Baptistery Doors

After Florence endured the plague watch in 1400 the city funded bronze gates for the Baptistery of St John the Baptist. Ghiberti won the commission on November 23, 1403 and, twenty one years later, completed the famed twofold doors. Michelangelo later praised the doors as fit for paradise. A second door by the same artist was installed June 16, 1452 influencing Michelangelo.

Florence St. John the Baptist Guild of Merchants Ghiberti Michael Angel Paradise Michael Angelo

Stockings of Human Hair From China At High Price

The dealer describes black hair stockings imported from northern China priced at 15 dollars. The hair is collected from shaved child hair kept in lacquer boxes and woven into stockings worn over cotton ones. The seller notes their sentimental value and rarity in America.

China America New York Press

Life-Saving Cough Quip Sparks Post-Dispatch Note

A humorous line from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch quotes a speaker saying his cough has saved his life by preventing life insurance events. The exchange highlights a playful take on health and risk in a newspaper snippet.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Sorry He Spoke Illustrates Wit in Couple Dialogue

A brief humor item features a wife and husband exchanging lines about appearances and affection. The wife notes she never looks well in black while the husband offers a witty response, capturing lighthearted domestic banter.

Great Central Tour Through Cars to Florida Resorts

The Great Central will run a through Pullman sleeper from Detroit and Toledo daily except Sunday to St Augustine starting January 8. Reservations may be made far in advance and tourists will receive full comfort and convenience. Low round trip rates are on sale to southern resorts.

Great Central Florida

Divorce Petition in Defiance County Ohio

Elizabeth Wood files in Private Court of Defiance County a petition for divorce from Harrison B Wood alleging extreme cruelty gross neglect of duty and willful absence for over three years She seeks a divorce and asks that Harrison answer within six weeks from December 1 2005 Publication date and attorney information provided by Winn Hay for the plaintiff.

Harrison B. Wood Elizabeth Wood Defiance County Ohio Harrison 2

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