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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
2
Ten bribery charges lead to guilty pleas from four men tied to the Henry County infirmary. Judge Donnelly condemns the system as a “stench” while imposing fines of 100 dollars and disqualification for the three officials who accepted bribes.
Obituary notes death of Mrs. Mary Lentz of Jewell age 99 at her daughter’s home. Services held at Free Methodist church Buckskin road with burial in Klinker cemetery. Also reports Barbera Justinger’s death from consumption and other local family notices and a new birth.
Miss Mabel Ashbacher entertained the MT club for a business and social session Friday afternoon. Ladies of Necana enjoyed a gathering at Miss Kehnast’s home on Jefferson street Friday afternoon. Miss Mildred Raglemler formally hosted a small group Friday evening at her Harrison street residence. Miss Olive Martin hosted an informal dinner at her Franklin avenue home in honor of Miss Hannah Harry of Defiance. Miss Nan Hubbard hosted the young ladies whist club Friday afternoon at the Woodward home on Jefferson street. Maude Harley won high score and a light luncheon was provided by Miss Hubbard and Miss Woodward.
The Knights of Maccabees and Ladies of Maccabees hosted a delightful social dance at Citizens Thursday evening. About forty couples enjoyed two steps and waltzes with Miss Marie Farrell at the piano and punch and cakes served, ending in a successful session.
The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Herdman of Defiance county, was a former schoolteacher in Williams and Defiance counties. The groom, once a prosperous Williams county youth, has lived in California for six years. Out of town guests from Fresno included Mrs Turner, Mrs Dr Belfils and daughter Ernestine, and Chas Smetzer brother of the groom. The couple will reside in Bakersfield California where the groom runs a plumbing business.
At Thursday evening’s meeting the Defiance Red Men elected officers for the coming year. Prophet Henry Skiver Sachem J Lafountaine Sr Sagamore Harry Reynolds Jo Sagamore J Lutz Chief of Records Fred Schlosser Keeper of Vampum J D Able Trustee three years John Hamilton.
The Defiance Lady Maccabees chapter elected Catherine Sites as Past Commander Agnes Wight as Commander Barbara May as Lieutenant Commander Emma Try as Record Keeper Emma Wrede as Finance Keeper Anna Hopper as Chaplain Emma Lynde as Sergeant Nellie Stock as Mistress at Arms Clemma Dupont as Sentinel Anna Gilson as Picket Ada King Mav Smith Mary Watson as Boomer Bearers Minnie Smith as Captain of Guards
The Defiance Aerie Fraternity of Eagles elected officers at the regular meeting. Past Worthy President J J Malley, Worthy President Wm Myers, Worthy Chaplain Joe Kessel Meyer, Worthy Conductor Louis Palm, Inside Guard T Boehner, Outside Guard Phillion, Secretary F A Schlosser, Treasurer C Thompson, and Physician Dr EF E K Chap man were chosen. Installation set for the first meeting in January.
Mrs A F M Harley returned Thursday from a month in Grand Rapids Michigan. The sill of Frank Hazelbarth was probated today Susana Hazelbarth was named executrix. A marriage license was granted to R G Ssiple aged 19 and Edna Hardy aged 16 both of Richland township. Mrs Brubaker and daughter Elia Frank Meek Frank Mallett and Rolly Reece of Defiance and Mattie King of Florida Ohio spent Thanksgiving with Wm Weaver and family Cecil Cyclone.
The Church Council of Zion's First English Lutheran Church thanks all who aided at the cornerstone laying service on December 10. Special gratitude to Prof Canfield and his selected choir, Miss Woodward, Mr Blair, Mayor Cameron, J A Deindoerfer, Rev. Snook, Rev. Dressler, and Rev. Bumbharper. God’s blessings be with you.
Local horsemen discuss creating a half mile track at Island Park with G W Watkins as chairman and Don Abell as secretary. A committee will work with Mr Engel to arrange a track and possibly form an agricultural society or county fair association to hold fall events at the park. The proposal notes accessible streetcar service and ideal location for meetings and competitions.
A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Weisenberger. George Kagey of Garrett visited the city Sunday. Dr Huffman will determine if glasses are needed. Miss Cecelia Hoeffel stayed with friends in Toledo. Mrs J J Raglemeier returned from Blissfield Michigan. Frank Daggett of Cleveland visited O D Loveridge Sunday. Dr John W Davis moved his office to 301 Wayne Street. Henry Wiles and Miss Ads Evochs of Cincinnati visited Sunday. Harley Simcox and daughter from Ft Wayne visited relatives Sunday.
Branch 142 of the Knights of Akron and Associates of America elected officers Sunday afternoon led by Spiritual Advisor Rev J P Gloden and President M J Walz. Michael Hoeffel as Vice President, E Baltes as Corresponding Secretary, C M Reinemyer as Financial Secretary, Christ Diehl Sr. as Treasurer, with trustees J S Demann C M Reinemyer and John Schlembach. Branch 20 elected Vice President Frank Wolsiffer, Corresponding Secretary Jos Veith Jr., Treasurer J F Singer, trustees Jos Heimerich C M Reinemyer Geo Wilsburg Sr., and Sentinel Wm Schlegel.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Defience Lodge elected noble Grand Guy Kinner vice grand John Kearns recording secretary W T Young financial secretary W D Hutchins treasurer L F Palm and trustee Edward Roedel for three years. Installation is set for the lodge’s first January meeting.
A Napoleon grand jury report charges Henry County officials with graft in the infirmary superintendent appointment. Indicted are Henry Eickhoff and James Spiess, with James Beggins named superintendent and alleged bribe gifter. James Conway, county prosecutor, is linked as go-between. Evidence shows $300 allegedly passed, with $100 to Spiess and $50 to Lickoff. Over 100 witnesses and 500 pages of testimony were recorded.
Guy Gilchrist of Ft Wayne is the guest of relatives in the city, arriving for a family visit and staying for several days.
Adam Krouse son of Leonard Krouse narrowly escaped drowning while skating on a canal Sunday afternoon. He was twice trapped under ice and rescued by Fred Wohl and Ard Krouse along with two other boys. They brought him to the Cable residence nearby where he recovered from his chilly bath.
E Stock and Ermine Peter son visited friends at Angola Indiana last week. Partee and Kellermeier are sawing a barn timber for Dick Kemmeier their third winter job. H L Stock has been painting improving his farm.
An unintended gun discharge by a hunting companion injured Walter Carpenter, son of James Carpenter, on the Carpenter farm north of the city. The 52 caliber bullet struck the left heel, causing painful and possibly serious injuries.
Special to Express Lima reports 11 year old Ralph Waltz, son of conductor John B Waltz, drowned after breaking through the ice on McCullough lake on Saturday. Clauce Remagan, who helped attempt rescue, narrowly escaped.
Hiram Davis 47 an oil worker died when he was pinned under a flywheel at an oil site in Marion County Wed. Authorities report he slipped while oiling the engine and was crushed. Six men freed the body after nearly three hours of effort.
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