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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
4
Defiance Daily and Weekly newspaper line with office address on Court Street. Notes mail matter of second class and delivery by carriers to city as 10 cents weekly. Subscriptions listed: outside city three dollars per year in advance, six and three month options, weekly at one dollar per year in advance. Long distance and Northwestern telephone numbers provided.
Defiance is set to gain at least two interurban lines by year end. The C I & F will cross Second Street bridge to reach the business district, T I & to Delta will link Toledo connections, and lines toward Hicks vilis Paulding Bryan and Montpelier are under discussion for early construction.
The piece defends the tramp printer label used against the Express editor noting the printer’s honesty and reliability. It argues a tramp printer is not dishonorable, can be trusted, and has forgotten more about printing than many who claim the title.
Chairman Garber lists campaign donors with cash entries replacing some names. Receipts total 5676.36 with 23.29 spent. heaviest giver S A Hoskins at 1000 while Haupert gave 275. Other figures include Hughes 342.08 and Donnelly 200. Defiance supporters Winn and Openlander gave small sums.
Joseph A. Miller secretary of the Ohio Brewers' Association died Tuesday in a Cincinnati hospital at age 45. He was well known throughout the state for his work with brewers and related industries.
In Defiance two longtime residents marked their golden wedding anniversaries in the past six weeks. Surrounded by children grandchildren and great grandchildren the couples reflected on a life shared in the pioneer city.
A county report questions itemized printing charges from B. F. Wade Co and others, citing nonitemized bills for legal blanks and tax receipts. It suggests possible overcharges, duplicate work, and a potential need for an investigation into whether supplies were furnished and prices justified.
President Roosevelt's annual address to Congress outlines key recommendations including banning corporate political contributions, allowing government appeals in criminal cases, cracking down on railroad rebates, condemning legal technicalities in criminal rulings, and promoting justice for all races. It calls for death penalties for rape and for prosecuting inciters of class hatred among the wealthy.
A political figure calls for eight hour railroad work limits and swift action on child labor abuses. He favors government control of interstate corporations, a graduated tax, uniform divorce laws, currency reform, and tariff adjustments. Plans include Japanese naturalization, Hague peace support, strong navy, and a moral war stance.
Postmaster C J Thompson received a telegram from Senator toraker stating his nomination for a third term has been sent to the Senate. If confirmed he will qualify by January 1907 and serve a four year term. He would be the longest serving postmaster in Defiance history.
Mr and Mrs Lindersmith and Iris spent Thanksgiving with the Drs parents. Glen Reiff home for a few days Friday. Rent and wife and son with Mr and Mrs Fleck at Stanley. Miss Mildred Rocks in Paulding. Mrs F M Shook and Mrs G W Renz with Mrs Dr Lehman at Ney. G W Renz to Toledo called as juror. Rev Spear spoke at Disciple Church Thanksgiving evening. After sermon Mr Van Dyke set mortgage on church on fire, burning greeted by many. Miss Weimer left for Wisconsin after Sept stay at Miss Hartts store. Band Thanksgiving night ball well attended.
The family thanks neighbors and friends for help during illness and death of their father James A. Partee and the choir for the music. The children.
A citizens mass meeting in Defiance leads to a near certainty that a Business Men's Organization will form. Plans call for a stock company with $100000 capital or a contributing association, a twenty member committee to canvass stock, and eventual social facilities for members and visitors.
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. J. A. Blue and Mrs. John B. Wagner at ages 79 and 57 with funeral details at local churches. Robert Foutsch, a cook, died of asthma in Clinton Street rooms with Riverside burial. Mrs. Henry Hohenberger dies of heart disease at 46 with services in the Reformed church. Postscript lists uncalled letters in Defiance, Ohio, with 14 day limit, and local society notes include meetings, travels, home moves, and a marriage between George Billows and L. P. Mavis.
Mr John S Krieg of Mark Center and Miss Mary Lk Dull of Mark township wed at the bride’s parents home with about 35 guests. Rev C Burton Hoot of Prairie Depot officiated, followed by a wedding dinner and many presents for the couple.
The partnership Harris Cam eron dissolved as Cameron retires to become a judge. Henry B Harris continues the practice and will handle all business and claims at the former firm’s office in Defiance Ohio dated December 1, 1906.
Miss Nellie Battie and her scholars of district No 4 staged an entertaining evening while Edna Mosign and Leola Spangler returned from Defiance for Thanksgiving. Ridenour searched Traum bull county for a farm last week and Fay Battershell wed on Thanksgiving day. The group enjoyed a celebratory treat as customary. Mrs. Doolittle from Michigan visits friends and relatives. Wallace Buda and family of
A farmer spent Sunday with Joe Buda and family. Floyd Richardson returned Saturday from Denver Val and will come back with his family once he makes a sale. Simon Mavis welcomed two sons-in-law last Thursday as neighbors toasted them with an old fashioned bell. A I Tland and family return from the sunny south, renting Charley Ridenour's house to work for him this year.
The Rev Morse preached his first sermon at St Johns M EF Church at 10 30 and will preach again in two weeks at 2 30. Several locals visit relatives in Toledo and Chicago while others report holiday gatherings and daily routines with neighbors in Defiance Stryker Hicksville and Sandusky.
J. W. Reid of Toledo traveled to visit his father Thomas Reid in Iuneraburg last week, indicating family ties across towns.
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