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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
8
The Weekly Express begins its fiftieth volume in improved condition and invites readers to help grow circulation by sharing the paper with neighbors and making it a weekly visit to homes.
ArrTaur I. Vorys, appointed Insurance Commissioner by Gov Nash, tendered his resignation Monday to take effect on the 19th. He had been persuaded to remain last summer by Gov Harris and will now manage Secretary Taft's presidential campaign. Judge C C Lemert of Kenton named to fill the position.
After weeks on trial for the murder of former Senator A M Brown of Utah a jury acquits Mrs Anna M Brapiley. She plans to challenge the decedent’s will which left five hundred thousand dollars to his son and daughter.
R. D. Webster has severed his connection with the Van Wert Times and Democrat after selling his interest to Emery Lattamer who was formerly connected with the paper.
A. P. Sandles of Ottawa denies reports that he will seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in this district next year.
S. O. Decker and family spent Thanksgiving in Defiance at his mother’s. F. A. Goddard and family also marked the holiday there. J. A. Aspacher and relatives visited Youngstown. Sneak thieves stole about 50 Peter Deckrush chickens and items from Mrs. Woodrall. Stella Goddard returned to school after two weeks illness. Luke Speaker bought OC pigs. Goddard shipped RI Reds to Pennsylvania for a major poultry show east of Chicago. C. E. Sloppy and wife visited in southern state regions.
The president’s long message urges perseverance against corrupt practice and calls for currency reform a safe emergency currency and stronger federal incorporation. He favors publicity in corporate ownership, limits on monopolies, and better interstate control, while stressing labor capital relations and inland waterways. He defends the Pacific fleet and cautions against militarism, highlighting wage workers and farmers as vital to national welfare.
The following officers were elected by W. B. Hancock Lodge at the regular meeting Monday evening Chancellor Commander C. J. Thompson Vice Chancellor J. C. Tuttle Prelate William Searle Master of Work I. M. Adame Master of Exchequer F. L Alay Master of Finance Dey Ayers Keeper of Records and Seal R. W. Webb Master at Arms Orville Kuhn Inner Guard Kear Asoing Outer Guard L. G. Niel Trustee Frank Schlosser Delegate to grand Lodge George Kirk Alternate C. J. Thompson Installation set for the last meeting of the month
Taxpayers must pay last June taxes by Dec 20 1907 or face 15 percent penalty on real estate and 10 percent on delinquent personal tax. New law taxes dog tan against real estate where kept. After Jan 25 1908, first half 1907 taxes may be paid with no penalty. Full year tax can be paid during December and January collection. Checks returned if not honored. receipts void. Office hours 7 to 11:30 am and 1 to 4:30 pm. E M Hart Treasurer.
Incorporation filed in Columbus with 300000 capital. Henry Leither C C Hoffman W H Becker J A Donaldson and Frank A Leither are incorporators. Clipper Plow Co stockholders remain same, capital increases to six times, plant in East Defiance shifts from plows to pressed steel packages. About fifty workers employed.
George Kroemer, an engineer and Kalida stone quarry proprietor, was instantly killed Tuesday when dynamite exploded while he thawed a boiler on the engine. The quarry plant was leveled, leaving a total wreck.
Local families and friends spread Thanksgiving across Paulding Chicago Garrett Wauseon Dupont and Defiance as visits roll through the week. Estella Goddard resumes teaching after sick leave while Miss Nellie Goddard welcomes a baby girl born to Elmer and his wife.
A column praises the First National Bank of this city as a strong, government called institution. Established in 1859 it boasts ample capital and surplus and has met every demand, assuring customers their money is safe and accessible.
Washington notes list Lucile Townsend of Bryan as Pearl Brown guest on Sunday. Laura Wilhelm visited in Stryker last week. Court Schwarzbek Willie Vollmer Thomas and Mary Figley are named along with Ray Fay Pearl Brown and Lucile Townsend with a very on.
A roundup of social visits and events in Ney and Defiance areas. Includes visits by Mrs. Josephine Taylor Smith of Chicago and neighbors in Defiance. high school program performances with the Filhour orchestra. a Washington two high school debate. Thomas Figley and Ray Brown editing the school paper. public sale by M. M. Huffman and his move to Paulding county. patrol of local residents and family visits. the death of Civil War veteran Samuel Keller at his daughter's home near Ney with G A R services. land transfers, and Wm. Pollock’s property sale and purchase.
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