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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
8
Mayor Riccer fines Ollie Eakies, Napoleon saloon keeper, $25 and costs for violating the Sunday closing law.
Henry S. Enck resigns as postmaster at Leipsic and is replaced by W. T. Cole. Enck has resided in Lima since July.
Former state senator Winnam Geyser and Lucas county pioneer died at his Swanton home on December 1 at age 67. He shaped local politics and community life, remembered for public service and regional leadership.
Harry Areno aged 17 from north of Antwerp suffered severe hand injuries while shredding corn fodder when his hand was caught in a machine. Doctors amputated two fingers to save his hand.
J C Rosser, Shelby county auditor elected in 1904 and former Republican candidate for Congress in the fourth district, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state treasurer.
Henry O Havemeyer president of the American Sugar Refining Co died December 4 at his home near Commack Long Island. He was born in New York in 1847 and left an estate valued in the millions.
Justice O Goreman of New York rules Sundays barred from entertainments and Theatrical Managers association decides to close all theaters on Sundays rather than test the law.
Members of the State Board of Public Works and engineers inspected the Lewistown reservoir this week and recommended to the next legislature an appropriation of 50 000 dollars for a concrete waste weir at the bulk head.
Baron Kogoro Takahira formerly minister of Japan in Washington is chosen to succeed Viscount Aoki as Japanese ambassador at Washington. He was among the Japanese signatories of the Portsmouth treaty of peace.
Special to Express Kenton reports William Burdett a young market man was blasted fifty feet when a frozen threshing engine boiler exploded as he prepared to shred corn on Monday. Injuries are believed fatal.
While hunting near Crawford yesterday Charles E. Smith age 20 was shot to death by a companion. Smith was on one side of a brush pile when the friend fired without seeing him, and Smith died instantly.
K O T M officers at Ft Defiance Camp were named Tuesday evening with Commander John Finn and Lieut. Com Webster Kopp leading a slate that includes Record Keeper William Gileon Finance Keeper Abe Smith Chaplain Harry Hoffman Master at Arms George Beatty First Master of Guard George Schuerman Second M of G A Schuerman Sentinel A Stall Picket Eugene Russell.
The Ohio Farmer offers practical agricultural matter and farmer focused advice. A trial will prove its value with one year subscriptions listed: 85 bours for the Ohio Farmer alone, or $1.60 for Weekly Express and Ohio Farmer, or $3.60 for Daily Express by mail combined with the Ohio Farmer.
The Bureau of Census collects statistics on religious bodies under an act of Congress. The International Sunday School Association asks county secretaries to report denominational and union Sunday school data. Marion Lawrence of Chicago is appointed to lead the collection with approval from the General Secretary Dr. Joseph Clark.
The St Johns M KE S8 in Tiffin Township plans a Christmas entertainment. H F Willaman was on the sick list for weeks but is improving. News may be sent to H L Stock.
Sunday school in the state is an integral part of organized work and every school benefits from it. The movement provides improved primary methods, literature, and organized events like Rally Day or Promotion Day, credited to the system's leaders and educators.
Defiance Columbus K of C officers elected Tuesday evening for 1908 include Grand Knight Walter H Brown Deputy Grand Knight George J Nolan Financial Secretary Virgil D Weis enburger Recorder John A Heck Treasurer L A Mier Warden Frank A Schweitzer Chaplain Rev J F Collins Chancellor Wm D Hummer Advocate Edward Costello Trustee T P Cantlon Inside guard Frank Wilshere Outer guard Thos Fabey
The Bishop Post elected officers for the ensuing year on Tuesday with names including Jeese N Bonner P Adem Hail Geo Woods J W G H Dicus and others. The group also named delegates Win Rohers and J M de alternate to the Department encampment. Installation is scheduled for Tuesday Koeutgs Ua 7 1998.
Mrs. Catherine Kellermier died at her daughter’s home in Pleasant township Henry county aged 73. Funeral services were held at the residence and later in West Unity. Mrs. Marion Bell died at her Ayersville home Friday aged 26 years three months and five days. Survived by her husband. funeral at the late home then Ayersville Methodist church officiated by Rev Hauser.
We extend heartfelt thanks to the many friends who kindly offered aid and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved wife and sister S. B. Easley and Miss Errig Bateman and Miss Jennie Bateman.
Fr. Defiance Lodge I O O F elected officers including Noble Grand A C Detloff Vice Grand O B Morris Recording Secretary R L Watson Financial Secretary W V Hutchins and trustees J H Morris Peter Doneyer Installations set for the first January meeting A class received the initiatory degree Friday mayor evening noting a successful year for the lodge
December 6 notes show Mr and Mrs Frack Brown visiting Bryan on Tuesday. Myers family and daughter Wanda spent Thanksgiving in Edgerton. Ida Strusaker Alma Ridenour and Marie Strusaker met Thursday with Mrs Wm Stripe. Simon Fether from Archbold visited Loure Warner over Sunday. Wm Stripe and family called in Bryan Thursday. A J Neigswender made a business trip to Toledo. Grace Yarlot spent days with G B Yarlot at Montpelier. Olen Stanz of Pulaski visiting his parents in Bryan. The funeral of Samuel Keller was held at the Church of God Bathe on December 24.
Toledo report says A W Whiteley foreman and C Kimley Lancaster bridge carpenters died when a derrick on a trestle over the Hocking Valley railroad near Walbridge failed. A broken guy wire caused Whiteley to fall, and a loose framing plank struck Kimley as he rushed to help.
The National Anion held its annual officer election on Tuesday evening. A social smoker followed the business session.
An old time cure claims quick relief in 20 minutes from Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Sold by J P Baffington, a local druggist, with the assurance that it never fails.
Bellefontaine mass obituary reports ninety five year old Mrs. Nancy A. Neaston died after a bath she had refused since childhood. Taken to Logan county infirmary from Monroe township two weeks earlier she protested the steam bath and soap suds before falling ill and dying.
In Ridgeville township three runaways within ninety minutes ended when a buggy overturned in a ditch injuring Mrs. John Root who suffered internal injuries and facial cuts. her invalid husband escaped unharmed. Earlier, a hunter's shot frightened John Bentz's team, wrecking the wagon. a planing mill whistle alarmed Joseph Mauk's horses causing another buggy to be destroyed.
The article explains trailer cars as a low cost, efficient solution for high demand routes. It cites reduced platform costs and power use, plus quicker boarding with center doorway cars in Denver, where conductors stay near doors and passengers exit or enter faster.
Advice on reviving white hat plumes with a cold soapy wash followed by brief boiling, careful dirt removal with silk and soapsuds, multiple hot water rinses, and gentle shaping. Drying involves tissue wrap, a cool oven, and final curling with an ivory paper knife to restore original appearance.
Notice records that on September 17 1907 stockholders owning over one third filed for dissolution of The Hicksville Manufacturing Company Ohio with the Defiance County Court of Common Pleas. Master Commissioner Geo Simmons to hear proofs February 3 1908 at 9 am in Hicksville. public notice required. parties must show cause why dissolution should not proceed. The filing lists officers petitioning: Frank Bricker Charles M Lott E F Armstrong David B Miller G Q Morgan Edward J Crary Frank Maxwell Clyde W Zeis Thomas D Hoop William F Horton George B Wilson David B Miller L E Griffin. Attorney listed.
A Chicago Record-Herald item quotes a wife asking a judge why she seeks divorce. She says her husband provides well but never argues back, noting no one to debate with to spark enthusiasm for work and life.
The Louisville Courier Journal recounts a 19th century exchange where Queen Victoria resisted signing a paper as she doubted it expressed her sentiments. Prime Minister Gladstone responded that she must sign, asserting he spoke for the People of England, and she eventually signed.
The passage notes ages at pivotal moments: Mrs. Eddy at 49 discovering Christian Science, Mrs. Stowe at 40 authoring Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Scott starting Waverly at 43, Mohammed at 52 starting his great work, Swedenborg at 64 during illumination, and Newton and Darwin at 40 would have halted major achievements like the Principia and The Origin of Species.
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