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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1907
Page
3
A postal item from Defiance Ohio notes a daily and weekly submission related to the Offee Latty Building on Court Street. The notice appears as a mail matter of the second class, indicating standard newspaper publication of a local notice.
Advertising shows multiple subscription offers with prices for daily and weekly delivery by carrier and mail. It lists rates such as 10 cents weekly, $1 per year in advance, and six month or three month mail options, with long distance and western telephone numbers included.
The Tiffin News announces a raise in annual subscription from $1.00 to $1.50 starting April 1 due to higher paper and publishing costs. The paper defends the increase as justified by rising expenses, a stance publishers widely share.
Local report notes a teachers institute organized for Tar Henry County will convene in McClure this Saturday with educators and administrators expected to attend.
Henry Navs died at his home near Van Buren on Saturday after a long life in Hancock County totaling ninety years of residence. He was a longtime member of the local community and leaves family and neighbors to mourn his passing.
Duartes F BosTeELMAN a grocer from Elery Henry county is declared bankrupt and a receiver is appointed to manage his affairs.
Sunday L C Allinger was discovered in his Jackson Center home nearly asphyxiated by fumes from natural gas burning in his furnace.
Dr. Reuven A. TaArrey closed a revival that lasted several weeks in Cleveland on Sunday. About 2,000 professed religion during the period.
The lock of the New Bremen bank safe refused to work for two weeks delaying access to about $20,000. On Saturday the door was blown open after a cartridge was inserted, ending the stoppage.
Frank W. Sheers former governor of New York died at his home Tuesday night. He was born in Rushford New York on August 18 1856 and was a successful businessman.
Frederick A. Busse, post master of Chicago, agrees to run for the Republican nomination for mayor after strong public backing from city citizens.
Amos Youn former treasurer of Allen County aged 66 was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary Saturday for embezzling several thousand dollars from a building and loan association in Lima.
Wa N Zierour sells the Henry County Bank in Hamlet to a stock company and plans to move to Napoleon. F A Lutz is elected cashier and Geo Mckee becomes assistant cashier.
Dr Rigrish of Bell Rigrish & Co promoters said Colonel Bell is in Pittsburgh finalizing finance and that track rights with T and L through Bryan plus power during construction are secured. Construction will start north to Montpelier and south to Defiance from Bryan as soon as spring soils settle, with Defiance to Montpelier next summer and Montpelier to the Michigan line by holiday. Power from T I enables operation soon after rails reach Bryan.
About 180 to 200 people perished when the three masted schooner Harry Knowlton collided with the steamship Larchmont off Block Island. Forty eight bodies were recovered with six identified. survivors endured extreme cold as boats faced zero temperatures and ice. Captain McVey described the sudden crash as the Knowlton veered and struck the Larchmont’s port side, the vessel sinking within minutes with no watertight compartments to contain the flood.
Fort Wayne reports the death of Mrs. Evans widow of Anthony Evans aged 77. Stricken with paralysis while at her daughter’s home she lived with her daughter before moving to Fort Wayne later in life. She leaves two daughters Mrs. John Scheffer of Fort Wayne and Joseph Scheffer of Nashville and three sons Edward Frank and Joseph A. Evans. Funeral is planned in Fort Wayne on Sunday morning.
The Defiance Ohio post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending February 12 1907. Names include Simon Brown S H Garret two entries L A Parme Mearl Griffith Agt I C and E Traction Co Mrs John Bosdeck Miss Ada Brown Mrs Margaret Parson. Letters not claimed in 14 days will go to the dead letter office by law.
Cratz Bros one of Toledo's oldest wholesale clover seed houses closed its doors yesterday due to high expenses and a sharp drop in trade. The exact amount of money involved could not be learned.
A dispute over ownership of a log cargo centers on three loads delivered to Aspacher & Co. and three loads brought for the Box Co. Unresolved questions arise as Aspacher claims delivery per contract while the Box Co. asserts full cash purchase. Constable Kiser currently holds the logs on a vacant lot pending court ruling.
Reverend Jas Moore visits his son L H Moore in Fort Wayne. A young son arrived at Mer Dennis's home. George Miller and son were on the sick list last week. Charley Shanklin and family of Butler visited Fayette and Mrs Reas. Findley Lindsey and JF Zimmerman left for Nebraska to work carpentry and farming. Mildred Gillett of Hicksville visited Milford. Ed Scott and wife visited J D McKee family. Mrs Geo Winn went to Iowa. Thompson school house held literary exercises Friday night.
Mr Wrinkle moved to Farmer after buying the saw mill and dwelling near Brose Spangler. The funeral of Mrs Rhone of Dry Creek was held in Farmer with Rev Turner at Cleland cemetery. Vernon and Mrs Steadley of Steubenville visited the Headleys in Farmer. Jeremia Lord and wife went to Bryan. Farmers Institute at Bryan drew many locals. Miss Ann Camp was buried near Farmer in a service by Rev Robinson. George Hughes remains ill with age-related infirmities.
Isaac I ry and wife remain under doctor care for a week. Will Hisler suffered a badly crushed left thumb last week while loading logs. The Lost Creek community buzzes over plans for a new electric line. Mrs George Buda marked her 50th birthday with a surprise party and supper. Curtis Buda plans to move to Kendallville next Monday. Samuel Wilson leaves Thursday for Dayton area to visit his sister. Will Frager baled hay for Alex McConkey and W L Hosack. Ray Spangler, Wm Alexander and son Guy had a buggy accident near John Wilcox place last Thursday. no serious injuries.
Real estate transfers show multiple parcels traded. Minnie P Parks to J M Baldwin partial lot 29 Noble two Defiance, Rosa Fridley to E Plofeland partial log Gardenship, Alice Griest to Adolph Wrede lot 101 plat between M and A rivers, F W Mansfield to America A Bigfish lot 8 Chalet place, E E Hall to C H Wiltsie lot 113 Old plat, Oscar A Constien to Clara M Partee lots 220 and 221 Clipper add, Louisa Brinkman to Herman F Schultz lot 15 Ottley add, Harriet Slough to Charles E Reas partial lot 51 Hicksville, Thomas Shell to Martha Purdy lot 69 Edgerton 1st add, Thos Brlston to Robt Johnston lot 4 Hanna 2d add Washington, Robt Johnston to Jas and Minnie Erlston 40 acres sec 14 Washington, Elmer Kintner to Geo Meyer 44 acres sec 31 Washington, Albert L Stailey to Ottilia Stailey tract sec 21 Washington, W Franklin and Frances V Sherman to Henry and Amminie E Hitchens 150 acres, Elmer F Potts to Orpha Irish 40 acres sec 2 Milford, Henry Stevenson to Samuel Stevenson 100.89 acres sec 18 Hicksville, Ettie F Nicely to Walter F Vicely 2 tewan 5 Delaware, H Miller to Hattie Branninger Miller and others Sherwood, Lewis Simmons to Geo Hoberger 08 sec 18 Delaware, Porter May E Polsdorfer to Curtis Miller 09.5 acres sec 15 Defiance.
Scotland cattle shows spark discussion on color in stock. Galloway breeders seek the brown hair tint as a sign of quality and milking ability while some favor medium roan shades. A shift away from dark colors follows present market tastes including South African demand for dark roan stock.
A horseman argues against taking the colt to the blacksmith first and shares a method to accustom vicious colts to shoeing. Tie a neck strap, loosen near the hook, and slowly lift each leg while guiding the colt with the bridle. Repeated practice makes lifting legs easy.
A Stock Journal note says sheep demand little attention and cost, as they eat what others leave, trim pastures, and gather discarded straw and hay from barns. Small flocks of six to twenty can efficiently utilize scraps and weeds, providing useful feed without major fodder loss.
A horse writer says 16 million U S horses yield very few cavalry suitable for European army standards. Officers from Britain, Germany and France have hunted from coast to coast and found only rare, well bred horses meeting 15 to 16 hands and 1200 to 1500 pounds. Europe seeks thousands at high prices.
The reader should show conservatism in marketing fat sheep. If a fair profit is in sight, sell if sheep are ready for the shambles. A short feed is usually more profitable than a long one, even if the market might rise slightly.
The article notes sheep mature early and yield wholesome flesh, urging every farm to keep a flock to capitalize on rapid growth and quality meat.
The ship physician of the Hamburg American liner Patricia describes a new seasickness treatment using an electric-vibration chair. Six chairs were installed and connected to the electric light conduit. The sedative effect lowers pulse and nervous excitement, and expansion to other steamers is planned this winter.
California's giant séquoias endure for thousands of years thanks to their very thick bark. Fire rarely penetrates beyond the outer carbonized layer, which preserves the inner bark and core.
Feb 13 burglars sacked a Lima boarding house while Mrs Bertha Baldwin talked with a confederate. They plundered from cellar to garret, taking seven gold watches a half dozen rings and $174 in cash saved by roomers stored in their rooms.
An enthusiast extols grape cultivation as a compact home venture producing fruit with minimal space and labor. It notes grape growing in graperies as a revenue source in Belgium and the Channel Islands, and the U S market paying wholesale to retail prices up to several dollars per pound. It also mentions pot culture in France and cork dust storage practices, with Spain exporting grapes to the United States.
Deep plowing is advised for one to two years before planting. Turn under green manures and grow cover crops on rich or new land. Plant corn as the index crop to reveal poor spots and gravel. Precede planting with Irish potatoes or garden vegetables to bring soil to a garden condition. Subsoiling is recommended on land with stiff subsoil, ideally in the fall before planting.
Field and Farm notes grafting peaches is ineffective and favors spring-budding. Cut scions and store cold until stocks show growth in spring. Use shield-budding once buds are ready, taking out few at a time and keeping them warm and damp.
In a thunderstorm the safest place is the room center away from walls, with carpeted floors preferred to bare wood. Avoid chimneys and cellars, seek shelter indoors, and stay away from tall trees, water, and stream banks in open areas due to lightning risk.
A historical note claims that Japanese mothers and children avoid kissing, suggesting widespread cosmetic use by Japanese women may contribute to the absence of kissing. The statement links social norms with beauty routines and child affection.
The Toledo markets show wheat cash 77% May 805-8. corn cash 454 May 473-8. oats cash 4114 May 411-4. several seed and hogs prices with hogs top at 6.45 to 7.50 dollars and feeders around 6.20 to 7.35. Cattle bids feature steers from 4.00 to 4.75, cows to 4.50, heifers to 5.75, bulls to 4.00. Veals range 7.00 to 9.00 with higher top. Sheep and lambs list 6.00 to 13.50 for lambs. East Buffalo cattle receipts steady with steers 5.75 to 6.00, cows 3.00 to 4.50, veals 9.00 to 10.00, sheep and lambs steady with lambs 6.00 to 7.80. Hogs receipts 3100 with Yorkers 6.75 to 7.50 and heavies 6.70 to 7.50.
Berlin counts 29 suburbs and hosts a newspaper exhibition with 6000 periodicals. A bootblacking machine is introduced. Among Americans of French extraction the food share is lowest. Fish sleep differently, with salmon pike and goldfish claimed never to sleep. The Nantucket south shoalsight ship sits 52 miles from land, the farthest from shore of any vessel.
A Dundee Advertiser note recounts a Scottish church scene where John Merryweather’s distracted son annoys the minister. The father sleeps through the sermon, prompting a blunt warning that he will tell him when awake. The rebuke changes their behavior, making them attentive thereafter.
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