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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
1
The city reports eight new members join the National Union and a busy week with civic talks and dam plans. Notables include Col Bachtel's dam cost estimates, potential mayoral talk around Pete Seible, and Ainsworth noting canal questions. A bright baby girl arrives to the Huffman family as several social visits and a funeral draw local attention.
The Continental News reports Judge Baker of Defiance and Chief Engineer Hobart toured the line with eastern capitalists reps to assess the railroad's condition. If approved, certificates and bonds will be raised to pay debts and finish the line per the charter, with construction resuming shortly. Obituaries note Mrs. Fred Henning dies near Hicksville aged about 65 with seven children. Catherine Kaummier dies at five months in Tiffin township, burial Riverside. Belle Fribley dies of lung fever in Evansport with funeral at Evansport M E Church.
Frank Lewis of Carroll visited city Sunday while Edgar Hayes left for Colton on an illness related trip. Ralph Smith, a hobo, was jailed for vagrancy and fined in cash. Postmaster La Cost and Judge Schreider left Columbus after attending committee meetings. The Sherwood Signal subscription rose to $1 annually.
Lulu Grace widow of Auberon Herbert died at home in Defiance township Monday at 9 30 p m aged 20 years 11 months 23 days Funeral at Oakland church at 10 a m Wednesday Rev Roberts Ayersville circuit officiated.
The Fifth Congressional district committee met at the Crosby house in this city at 2 pm to arrange the Defiance convention on Tuesday February 27 1900 with one delegate per 200 votes for Geo K Nash in 1899 and a fraction over 100 votes for additional delegates. W W Campbell of Henry was named temporary chairman and C P Godfrey temporary secretary.
The council met in special session to discuss preserving the M and E canal system. A four member committee was set to lead the fight with a fifth member, aiming to secure support and funds, including postage and printing to publicize canal benefits.
Washington correspondent reports that Congressman David Meekison of Napoleon will not seek another term. He says he is willing to retire though he enjoyed Congress. The piece notes potential candidates in the Fifth District and mentions Deindoerfer's possible run and county delegate dynamics.
Robt. Kyle pleaded guilty today before Judge Hockman and received thirty days in jail for breaking a large hotel window. Other items note depositions in two cases and a Toledo Produce Co receiver appointment discussion by Mrs. Holston. Social events include a seventh birthday dinner and the Knights and Ladies of Columbia entertainment.
Will Myers suffers grip while 10 below zero at 5 am. Adam Preisendorfer works at Woodward's. Mrs. HA Breckbill improves after illness. Public school examinations underway. Ferdinand Spangler to alight in Alin to bookkeep for Defiance Box Co. John E Widmer preps second ice crop as ice sits six inches thick. Ed. Johnson in county jail for Rath killing endures fits. Fragments record varied movements from Roanoke to Antwerp to Cincinnati and Catholic rites upcoming.
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the circuit court in George Miller vs Weisenberger, declaring river sand along adjacent land belongs to landowners, not the state. The decision ends tax claims on water used for commerce and on ice taken from free rivers, a major public issue for Defiance residents. Attorneys John W Slough and B B Kingsbury led Mr. Weisenberger’s defense.
The column reports a court appeal in AH Wood vs The Defiance Bicycle Co. et al and multiple church and lodge activities. Members plan a bell purchase for Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St Mary’s churches, social events at Mrs. Rourke’s home, and upcoming meetings of the Young Men’s Society and Ladies Altar groups. Postmaster Thompson receives a Manila cigars gift from W E King via Major Wendall.
In the Holston vs Enos suit, Tim Mahoney and Harris & Harris will wind up the Toledo Produce Co. by invoicing stock, selling assets, collecting debts, and paying valid claims. Mahoney runs the closing, reports daily, and deposits funds with Harris & Harris in a Toledo bank. Mahoney to be paid $10. Enos assigns interests to Mahoney. agreement signed by Holston and Mahoney.
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