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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1907
Page
4
Delivered by carriers to city residents. Rates: 10 cents per week by mail outside city 3 dollars per year cash in advance. Six months and three months by mail options. The weekly rate is one dollar per year in advance. Long distance telephone number 14 and Northwestern telephone number 34.
A temperance parade led by preachers and women with white ribbons marched through the Capitol halls in Washington to press for the Webber Bill. Police cleared cloakrooms as the group moved from Statuary Hall to the rotunda, urging Congress to make the capital dry, though passage seemed unlikely.
The message hints at unsettled ground and lingering chill as prediction of an early spring is questioned. The tone suggests doubt about reliable seasonal forecasting and local reaction to the forecast.
In remarks attributed to Judge Alton B. Parker the RooskvELt claim is described as "all right" and observers expect the court to issue a unanimous decision.
A Lorain man known as Jog Torept or a Lorain Hungarian drank on a wager. He collapsed moments later and died several hours afterward, in a case under police or coroner review.
Benjamin R. Wichett, who settled in Williams county 58 years ago, died at his Bryan home on Monday at age 79. He lived in the area since his arrival and was known in the community as a long time resident.
Isaac M. Regener retired editor of the Fremont Journal after more than fifty years of service. He died at his Fremont home on Sunday at age 84. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and a Mason.
D R Murray and Clem Mc Donald escaped Fremont jail by sawing out of their cells and bars in an outer window. Vincent McDonald, Clem’s brother from Clyde, has been arrested on a charge of aiding the prisoners to escape.
Miss Emma Lynch of Columbus buys the Hotel Gottfried for cash, posts a closure notice and locks the doors stating it is closed for repairs. She plans repairs with Robi Young to reopen the property.
S. A. Baxter pledges to donate up to twenty acres of land if the steel plant gains business men's association endorsement. He also guarantees water, fire plugs, railway access, police, and complete sewerage and drainage under terms used elsewhere in the city.
The Express notes no president or secretary has been elected for the business men's association and urges immediate formation. It mentions Baltimore and Ohio expansion plans and interurban talk drawing attention to Defiance, advising to push the board of trade and provide a contact point for inquiries and visitors.
Republican Congressman John Fe Ray Burn won the Philadelphia mayoral race Tuesday defeating fusionist William Potter by a 35000 vote plurality.
Benjamin Ef Kniffin, longtime Stryker resident of 45 years, died Tuesday at age 82. He left an estate valued around $100,000 and owned about 1,000 acres in the township.
Henry C. Settlage a noted oil promoter ex county recorder and former editor of the Democratic Times died at his home in Wapakoneta on Saturday from cancer of the tongue He was 60 years old.
The Ann Arbor Railway Co paid a 15000 fine in a Toledo court after Judge Taylor ruled the company violated interstate commerce laws by granting rebates to the Toledo Ice and Coal Co. The case highlights enforcement of anti rebate provisions in rail freight.
Twenty supposed victims of the Baltimore and Ohio wreck at Woodville Indiana were declared dead through claims filed via an administrator chosen by Chicago lawyers. Those persons have now been found alive, triggering an official investigation into the handling of the damage claims.
Rep Macon of Arkansas raised a point of order against paragraphs in the post office appropriation bill that would raise clerks in first and second class offices and city carriers pay. Rep Fitzgerald opposed increases for rural carriers and the point of order was sustained, so no pay raise will occur.
The Maccabee Events in Florida host an annual social this evening with Geo H. Scott of Norwalk and G D Edgar of this city invited to attend. Hicksville Knights prepare a large class to be initiated Wednesday evening Feb 27 at the opera house with Great Commander Ed L Young of Norwalk present. The local degree team handles the secret work. about fifty members from the lodge expected to attend. A band is secured and a banquet will be served after leaving at 7:30 and returning by 1 o'clock the next morning.
In Cincinnati February 20 the superior court in special term held the Jones law constitutional. Judges Hoffheimer Ferris and Hosea ruled the petition feature is not clearly illegal and declined to strike down the statute despite arguments it violates ballot procedures.
A public sale will be held at the A. T. Brechbill farm near Ayersville on Thursday February 28. Items include several horses a Jersey cow farm implements and household goods sold by E Ss Brechbill.
The Oklahoma constitutional convention at Guthrie on February 19 erupted after Delegate J A Baker accused C N Haskell of being a railroad representative. Haskell called Baker a liar, and a paper weight and ink stand were used as blows. Serjeant-at-arms restored order amidst uproar on floor and galleries.
Dora Alta Partee Linebrink born July 1 1875 in Tiffin township died February 11 1907 aged 31 years 7 months 10 days She joined Rural Chapel Methodist Church in 1889 married Jacob L Linebrink July 4 1899 and gave birth to Wyatt June 18 1902 Survived by husband son mother five sisters four brothers and many friends Her life as wife mother neighbor and christian inspired hope in those who mourn. Her last words expressed readiness to die.
Jacop L Livesrinke extends gratitude to friends and neighbors for aid during illness and death of his wife. Appreciation also voiced to the Wisler Quartette for services at the funeral.
The following letters remain uncalled for in the Defiance Ohio post office for the week ending Feb 19 1907 C H Cantlin C Coleman E E Davis Wilbert Frederick Jacob Leitner W H Overman Martin Spencer Mrs A E Buchenberg Miss K Holzman Mrs John Kershner Mrs Mary Rast Mrs Mary B Shumaker Mrs Oliver Shoop If not called within 14 days these letters go to the dead letter office Postmaster C J Thompson please state advertised and list date.
James M. Wolcott of Maumee, descendant of Chief Little Turtle, claims 640 acres where Ft Wayne sits. Supported by Congressman Sherwood, he cites a 1905 land office letter stating the land was deeded to his mother by treaty and never validly transferred. The case hinges on treaty rights overriding possession.
Ed Rodgers and Wilber Rodgers traveled from Illinois and Indianapolis for the funeral of Mrs. John Figley. Neal Figley and family visited from Bryan. Several local residents including George Herman and wife, C Eerman and wife, Bays and Hanna, attended the services or visited newly ill relatives. Bryan Hanna improves after a period of illness. Matches and visits to Ed Keoppe and others in Glenberg occurred Sunday.
Judge Cameron presided briefly in Common Pleas Court on Monday morning and ruled on several motions. Judge Baily of Ottawa handled the Defiance City bank case with county commissioners, issuing a pre emptory writ of mandamus to place county funds in the City bank. The defense gave notice of exception and appeal.
The jury awarded plaintiff W H Stryker $90 in the suit against J M Holdredge over five percent commission on a $3 800 property sale. The court now handles Lyman Trowbridge vs Eicholtz from Justice's court with several error cases. Donovan and Dittmer of Napoleon represent the plaintiff.
Wealthy farmer Grant Holtzapple of Wapakoneta was found in Chicago after vanishing two months ago. He had been last seen in Lima with a large sum on his person and foul play was feared. In a letter to his family he says he is half crazy and will not return, giving directions for disposal of his property. Two neighbors traveled Sunday to persuade him to come home.
Zion City faces factional turmoil as the council of forty declares open rebellion against Voliva. They denounce his rule, threaten excommunication, and warn the church must fall unless he relinquishes control. A new prophet arrives from Louisiana amid the crisis.
Real estate transfers listed include Louisa B Brinkman to Herman Schultz Lot 15 Ottley add Defiance. Harry Mansfield to Lot W and Wm Mansfield undivided parts. Jane Van Skiver from Frank Wiseman and Fritz. Ida Forney to John Brown Lot 15 Edgerton 2d add Hicksville. Other entries mention Coressels, Geor ge Myer to Owen Ginther, C A Rice to Clark Rice, Behringer to Soldier ida, The First National Bank of Defiance to Frank Greenler, Kingsberry to Kammyer, J J Lewis to Eliza Lewis and Eliza Lewis to Benegetto Lewis and back to J J Lewis, Daniel Aschbacher to Henry Hohenberger, and John Wolf to John P Wolf in various sections and tracts.
In Washington, a son was born to Carol Clemons and husband on February 17, with hopes to keep the date as a Valentine. A daughter arrived February 17 to Artie Doud and wife. A daughter born February 14 to Frank Swartzbeck and wife. John H. Weber is critically ill. Charley Weber, wife, and Bill North traveled to Sherwood for trading. John Dreher drove to Defiance. Jacob Geller and wife visited their son-in-law J. H. Weber. Mrs. Flerby Smith has been ill but is improving.
Mrs. Mary Hinkley aged 69 was instantly killed, Warren Stamp aged 28 fatally injured, and Miss Ida Hinkley aged 24 seriously hurt when their buggy was struck by an east bound Wabash passenger train near Adrian Michigan yesterday.
W. Gorman arrived Wednesday from Chicago for a visit with his mother in the city, signaling a brief family reunion during the week.
In Geneva Florida February 17 editor expresses reflections from an Atlantic essay and notes on editorial debates about Washington's death date. The writer describes forest fires near Cook's Ferry and Lake Harney, walks through flatwoods, a midstream ferry scene with locals and a six foot alligator, then bird life near the palmettos and a rare pine-woods sparrow with a sing through a quiet Florida morning.
County Line Harmon Bauman has waved his family on the Geo. Pfau farm. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Nickman and another child to Mr. and Mrs. Theable Balley. Revival meetings at the German M EF church with Rev Jauch, three more ministers to come next week. F W Dickman sold several horses and a bull. remodeling his barn planned. Henry Dickman sold a horse for $225. Ed Rath’s son Claisy injured by acorn stump. Grandpa Bauer ill. daughter Mrs. Zachrich and granddaughter Mrs. Schaal came to help. Wesley Dirr and son at Defiance. Alma Wolf and Ed Ricker wed Feb 12. Mrs. Hornung Sr. ill. Baby girl at George Ingraheam’s. Herman Hall bound for New York. Mr. Gall sails for Bremen in six weeks.
Rk. W. Wortman assignee of Kenneth Ashton opened bids for the Ashton restaurant sale on Wednesday. The stock and fixtures were sold to Frank and Albert Newell for 400 dollars cash, cigars excluded, their bid the highest. Creditors are expected to receive about 50 percent of their claims.
After a heated election in Bryan to authorize bonds of 20 000 dollars for a new municipal lighting and water plant, the proposition passed 465 to 223, surpassing the two thirds needed. Business men supported the measure while some taxpayers opposed it.
A San Francisco burglar seizes 1000 jumping jacks from a wholesale toy shop. The American Bible Society reports its first-quarter debt with no reserve surplus. San Francisco hosts the western world’s first Hindoo temple with Swami Trigunatita as priest. A Halifax oarsman builds an ice sled rowing device. General Fred D. Grant leads a New York push to memorialize Robert Fulton with a $600,000 monument funded by public subscription.
Toledo markets report cash hogs at 6.45 to 7.10, cattle prices from 3.00 to 4.75, calves 5.00 to 9.00, and sheep lambs ranging 5.60 to 7.25. East Buffalo receipts steady with steers 5.75 to 6.00, cows 4.50 to 5.00, veal 6.25 to 9.25, lambs 6.60 to 7.40, and various byproducts such as beans, butter, eggs, oats, barley, hay, and chops listed with fluctuating prices.
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