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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
4
Dr Mary J Paul, for years a practicing physician in Bryan, died at her home this week. In other news Wydoff Morton, 14, near Delphos, accidentally shot Walter Breese. Breese expected to recover.
Wealthy farmer George Shutz of Bellefontaine area collapsed and died in his barnyard Sunday night, authorities said. He was known for his large holdings and community leadership. No foul play suspected, and the death is under investigation to determine cause.
Leonard Miller a Bellefontaine six year old was struck in the back of the head by a stone thrown by a playmate and has lost the use of the muscles of his back.
An explosion at the Keystone Powder works in Emporium Pennsylvania on Monday killed nine men and injured several others. Rescue teams recovered bodies in small fragments, underscoring the severity of the blast and ongoing search efforts.
Prominent farmer Mr Spietzer living near Bryan narrowly escapes death after his team is killed by a fast train at a Lake Shore railway crossing. He survives the incident with minor injuries.
Dr. CC Cronkhite a graduate of Bush Medical College and Purdue is declared insane due to opium use. The case notes his long career as a physician in Indiana and Burton and cites chronic opium consumption as the cause of mental decline.
The court ruled that disputed ballots marked on the Republican ticket roundel and near Jerome’s name should be counted for Jerome and all Republican candidates for district attorney and related offices. The decision supports the Republican ticket in the contest.
Harry Slater, the man shot and believed to be an escaped bank robber, was buried Monday after a large funeral. Warden Pray of the Jackson Michigan penitentiary identified the body as Harry Foote, noting Foote’s wealthy Cleveland parents and his escape last year.
Cassie L Chadwick declares she will testify fully about her financial dealings. She says many financiers profited greatly through their dealings with her and that if she is punished, many among them may be less guilty than she.
A Putnam County report says A P Sandles long time Democratic candidate for secretary of state will not seek the First district inspector post with headquarters in Toledo. Sarnee aims to represent the fifth district in Congress and will run in the next nomination campaign. It is said he has the edge over opponents but will stay out of the oil to worship.
Vice Admiral Chouknin forecasts a decisive clash between loyal forces and mutineers in Sevastopol as mutineers swell to about 6 000 aboard the Pantaleimon and Otchakoff. General Gakomelskie blocks water to Admiralty Point while both sides hasten troops and artillery for a daybreak confrontation. Martial law has been declared and gun locks are said to be broken to prevent fleet seizure.
Aorge Francis and his bride, short of funds, bought a large tank with air holes and provisions. Francis was locked inside the trunk while the wife rode in a chair car. The trunk’s delay near Denver led to groans heard by a baggage man before arrival near Omaha.
A six year old Fort Wayne child accidentally shot his eighteen year old sister Gertrude while handling his father’s revolver on Monday. The sister’s condition is reported as probably fatal.
Mayor Finch asks the legal department for a decision on term length arguing that county officers defeated and any extending constitutional amendment may affect city officials and that the matter should be settled before the new year.
Peter Grimm and family of Pleasant Bend along with Peter Horning Bassil Moore and their kin spent Sunday at F W Dickman’s home. Bassil Moore moved to West Unity last week. revival meetings ongoing at the German ME church with visiting presiding elder and a Toledo minister.
The record lists several couples by name and age across multiple townships and counties. Theodore Joost 24 and Clara Persin 29 from Mark township. Fidelaus Brown 24 and Paul ding county. Josephine Eisabeth 19 from Mark township. Daniel Horning 35 of Henry county. Fannie Roth 23 Highland township. George Link 26 Highland. Carrie Hammon 18 Noble. Edward Rupp 27 Mark. Amanda Mulligan 20 Washington township. David Fockler 39 Brunersburg. Libbie Halen baugh 35 Delaware.
The Star Skirt Manufacturing Company, recently organized in Defiance for 10000 dollars, has undergone a management shift. Claude Frick, son of A Frick, has purchased the large majority of stock and will assume charge immediately. He plans to reside at Jackson and First streets and expand production to build a strong, modern business.
Alles McDaniels of Albion visits relatives nearby. Wm. Crossland travels to Water loo to see friends. P N Richardson goes to Mishawaka for his father James Richardson's funeral. TA Fordham drives to Paulding. L E Conkey and son Frank visit Cleveland. Grace and Claud Conkey see relatives here. Mrs. Norway improves. Mrs. Bercaw and Mrs. Crary ill. E O Stone and wife with Mrs. T Rice visit Delaware Bend. Jeremiah Lord and wife go to Bryan.
Cincinnati reports Jerry McKnight, claimed by relatives to be 100 but insisting he is 78, disappeared from his daughter’s East End home. He was found Sunday living with Ada Dreffel, 31, to whom he says he was married the previous Saturday. Relatives seek a probate court inquiry into his sanity.
Oliver Gorrell died Saturday night in Napoleon from neuralgia of the heart. Born in 1827 in West Virginia, he moved to Henry county about thirty years ago, living near Napoleon. He built a vault and coffin in Woodlawn Cemetery that proved too small for his body. Funeral held Monday from his daughter Mrs. Lucas Herr’s home. He leaves several children including son E M Gorrell, a Findlay grain dealer.
Bowling Green area court ruling on whether boards may pay teachers for time spent at annual county institutes. Initial ruling denied pay, but the circuit court reversed, declaring the teachers eligible for compensation. Likely Supreme Court review due to large sums involved.
Lima reports a gas explosion at Palmer & Owen carriage factory injuring Robert Owen and George Neely with others hurt or escaping. The blaze caused about 6000 dollars in total losses insured and damaged the building and contents.
Mrs Oswalt of south Hicksville visited W O Barneys Sunday. Elder John A Hootman is very low with dropsy. Wil McClelland moves to Adam Whitman’s farm in Hicksville township. Mr Ridgar moves to the farm vacated by McClelland. Delbert Steel and Royal Hopkins haul logs for Gabe Fish from near Bryan. Hattie Conneily and her mother returned from a ten days visit in Putnam county. Charley Haskell teaches the Six Corners school. So Irish and Lavon Edgerton called at Wes Barney’s Sunday.
Elizabeth Wood files in the Probate Court of Defiance County Ohio to divorce Harrison B Wood on grounds of extreme cruelty gross neglect and willful absence for over three years She asks the court to dissolve their marriage and Harrison must answer within six weeks from the first publication dated December 1 1905 The notice is served by attorneys Linn and Hay
Nov 29 1905 reports rising mutiny fears in Sevastopol with government troops and mutineers in a standoff. Neplucoff’s fate unclear as fleet loyalty remains contested. dispatches show widespread discontent among Russia’s land forces. The fleet’s complete switch to mutineers is denied.
Latty township in Paulding County has relocated the saloon formerly north of town to the Yarl farm three miles north and four miles from Cecil. The building was moved and is now in the new location after the recent township vote.
Dr. Wilson C Watson heirs relinquish half of the Wheeler estate worth about 60000 to Nelson Wheeler after a private settlement. The widow's sisters sue for the other half, alleging no legal marriage and claiming fraud in deeds, while noting the bride’s 76 years. Exhumation threats and prior suits are cited in the dispute.
The Tiffin Township Sunday School Convention meets December 2 and 3 at Trinity Chapel Evangelical Church with Rev. D A Kaley and J N Replogle among speakers. Events include songs, devotional sessions, round table talks, a question box, and a closing collection. An executive meeting in Sherwood outlined plans for a touring convention across townships to support Defiance county Sunday school work. Verna Rethmel, secretary.
The body of Dennison Steele Jr was recovered from the Toledo river Sunday afternoon. He appears to have been in the water only a few hours and shows little decomposition. Steele, son of former postmaster Dennison Steele Sr, belonged to a prominent city family. The drowning cause is uncertain but suspected he walked into the river due to near total blindness.
A loud blast from main steam pipes at the Lima Locomotive and Machine Co. damaged the power house and hurled helper Ralph Hefner about a hundred feet. He was not injured. The factory will close four days for repairs and substantial property damage is reported.
Moreno Field Jr the only son of Marshall Field died after an accident at Mercy Hospital. He was accidentally shot on November 22 while examining a new revolver. The bullet perforated his liver and spleen and injured the spinal cord. Surgeons removed the bullet but hopes of recovery faded.
W M Haver traveled to Upper Sandusky for a Sunday appearance or visit. The article notes his presence in the town on that day and provides no further details.
Toledo morning markets show grain bids with wheat at 881-3 cash and 881-2 Dec, corn 46 cash and 44 May, oats 312-4, rye 694, clover seed 8.15 Jan. Hog prices steady with heavies 4.50 to 4.75 and sows to 4.75. Cattle ranges include steers 4.40 to 6.25, heifers 2.50 to 3.50, calves 6.00 to 7.25, lambs 5.00 to 7.00. East Buffalo receipts 1060 cattle, market active. primes 5.50 to 5.75, cows 3.50 to 4.00, bulls 3.00 to 3.95, stockers 2.50 to 4.25. Hogs 6,000 receipts, workers 1.90 to 2.49, pigs 4.90 to 5.00, mixed 1.50 to 1.95, sows 4.25 to 4.35.
Four wagon loads of silver dollars appeared in front of a Keokuk, Iowa, bank and unloaded to pay off hungry depositors. The sight overwhelmed the crowd and they left satisfied that the bank would cover their withdrawals.
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