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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
8
The piece questions viability and motives behind plans to launch a new daily in the city. It notes backers from both parties, the courthouse ring, and a known editor attached to a potential Democratic venture, while doubting whether such an organ can survive long term.
Fremont resident Gro. Reck Lenwald, a pioneer in the community, died Friday from heart disease, leaving behind longtime ties to local life and affairs.
Bens. BARE, a well known farmer from Han cock county, was adjudged innezane on Friday and transported to Toledo hospital for treatment.
C F Kruer a prominent Mercer county farmer died at his home near Celina on Friday. He was 52 years old.
The Tue Ft Wayne school board adopted a resolution stating that henceforth all principals of ward schools shall be met.
The House of Representatives rejected the simplified spelling plan and President Roosevelt has withdrawn his order for its use by the Public printer.
President of Ohio Northern College Ada informs students that tobacco smokers must pay an extra one dollar per term beginning January 1. The policy adds to tuition and targets student behavior on campus.
Two weeks after the Express pressed the Democrat to explain why county commissioners did not deduct a bill when none existed, the Democrat remains silent, prompting questions about accountability and transparency.
Thomas Kerns and his wife and Miss Mary Whitehead were injured at a grade crossing on the Dayton traction line near Taylorsburg. Kerns suffered a concussion and spinal injuries, while the women were badly bruised and shocked.
J B Franz a former Napolean Lima and Toledo hotel proprietor died in Kenton on Saturday. He was known in the hotel business across those Ohio cities and had long operated lodging venues before his death.
A major poultry show is set for Leipsic from January 1 to January 5. Organizers expect over 1000 birds to be exhibited.
Former Mayor Corbett has been recommended to fill the Payne postmaster vacancy following the death of Postmaster Everett. The appointment would restore local postal leadership in Payne.
Twenty two prominent Toledo businessmen plead guilty in police court on Wednesday to employing child labor. Each was fined twenty dollars and castes.
Lee Owens, stepson of Lima Mayor Robb and former Toledo Glade reporter, was fatally stabbed in St Louis Friday night by a sportsman he had written up.
Jupe Tyler in Toledo Friday sentenced Chas. J. Bennett to the penitentiary for 30 years for burglarizing a residence and stealing an $800 diamond. Allie Williams, a Negro, convicted of highway robbery, received 15 years.
Senator Tillman will lecture in Cleveland Monday. Mayor Johnson was asked to preside, but declined, citing current troubles and patterning after Chicago's Mayor Dunne.
The State Board of Public Works adopted a resolution to remove bill boards from State canal property. Some boards sit on leased land and others stand without leases. Boards without leases will be cleared immediately and those on leased sites when leases end.
Vircit son of C D Drites of Sims swallowed a scarf pin held in his teeth beside his invalid mother’s bed. The pin lodged in his stomach causing intense agony and fear of death unless surgery can save him.
Grand jury indicts Orsa Broka of near Desbler for first degree murder in the Jennie Decker poisoning case dated September 22. Also indicted is Attorney Judson R. Linthicum for criminal slander of Mrs. Judge Donnelly on Halloween night.
Congressman Cole nominates C. E. Kennard for Alger postmaster succeeding J. E. Kurts who resigned while Harry Haines is named for Patterson postmaster to replace B. F. Reed. Haines, 22 and an orphan, was chosen after an accident in Deshler left him with both legs severed above the knees.
In Toledo Judge Kinrade's court Adam Berger testified about the Cincinnati Toledo and Detroit Short Live Railway and its predecessors. He described how 125000 dollars from stock sales were allegedly siphoned through three companies to officers. He noted salaries including 50 dollars weekly for President J M Morgan and 25 to 65 dollars monthly for clerks as the triplet company's funds dwindled. A receiver was sought to wind up the trio.
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Joseph Juber a long time resident near Perry street and B and O crossing was thought poor yet was found to hoard 1300 in gold and silver coins hidden in a boot inside his ice chest. He died of heart failure Saturday night after collapsing in his yard. The money was taken in trust by Dr M B Stevens and Nim Bell while a possible beneficiary sister Mrs Sodriett of Maumee is named. Funeral held Monday at his home under Bishop Post and G A R with interment at Riverside cemetery. All millinery is sold at reduced prices at Boyers.
Miss Ida Leider a 22 year old dressmaker was found dead in her sewing apartment at David Zuber's residence in Antwerp. Nora Craft discovered her late Tuesday night. She had taken carbolic acid and left packed wearing apparel in her trunk indicating premeditation.
Mrs. Lou Waters came back Sunday from a visit in Detroit. She is accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Will Sharpe who will spend Christmas in town.
Mrs Boyer announces closing out sale of her entire fur stock offering discounted prices on coats stoles and stoles and other fur items for a final clearance event at her shop.
Two months old child of Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson died Monday morning at their home in East Defiance. The infant was buried in Sherwood on Tuesday. Mrs Ida Baden aged 24 died Thursday at her Florida area home. A child survived. Funeral Sunday at 10 in Fiorids Lutheran church with Rev Rothman. Telegram announced death of Mrs Victor Smith in Oklahoma City. Smith and Mix surname prior to marriage from Highland township. Mr Smith a telegrapher, son of Squire Smith. Mrs Smith to be buried in Oklahoma.
Fred Howe, a young man employed at the American Steel Package Company plant, crushed the tips of his index fingers in a punch press on Thursday afternoon and had both amputated just below the first joint.
An Indiana poet sent a poem to a magazine editor with a note asking for consideration. The editor replied with a terse question why the poet should explain his work, reflecting the era’s tense literary exchange. The item includes several brief, humorous quips from other papers about misreadings and social gaffes.
Two men suffered injuries in separate incidents. Ellsworth Troxell crushed a thumb while testing a feed cutter at G Archambeault’s home on Thursday. At the Machine Works, Will Switzer cut an artery in his hand by a machine he was operating.
The Helps Command, 1st V.U., elected officers Friday evening. Col. P Dickman Lt Col Prosser McMillen Maj H Wieia M E Rhodes Chaplain M S Ashton O D C G Robinson O G John Thien named to roles.
WRC officers Bishop Post W R C elected Thursday evening the following officers to be installed at the first meeting in January President Mrs E Helpman Senior Vice President Mrs T P Cannon Junior Vice President Mrs Nellie Dunn Treasurer Mrs William Ort Chaplain Mrs Nellie Rabbit Conductor Mrs Mary Beatty Guard Mrs Cora Wolsifer
Omega Officers Rk. W. Webb was elected Worshipful Master of Omega Lodge. Other officers chosen include Senior Warden Claude P. sign, Junior Warden Frank Behne, Senior Deacon H W. Frech, Junior Deacon Leonard Seither, Treasurer Theorge W. Deatrick, Secretary Kid S. Weaver, and Tyler Frank Jry.
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