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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
4
Gov Pattison appoints Probate Judge O H Hughes of Hillsboro as adjutant general for Co D 1st regiment ONG. Local rates shown for mail service outside city and varying subscription terms with cash in advance noted.
Water S Brighan, longtime postmaster of Wauseon for almost eight years, died Monday at age 62. He served as a mail clerk on the Detroit to Cincinnati route for many years. Minnie Lear, ex Leipsic teacher, sues Frederick A Wegner of Cleveland for breach of promise seeking 50000 dollars.
RC Atten a Toledo druggist killed himself in bed Thursday morning stating he acted in a nightmare after a stag party the night before. Police report no foul play is suspected and the death is regarded as a suicide.
John H Boysell died Sunday from apoplexy. He had served twenty years as superintendent of the St. Marys Gas Co, a branch of the Ohio and Indiana Gas Co. He leaves a widow and three children.
In the Democratic caucus of the Columbus house Saturday night Otto Behne of this city was nominated for engrossing clerk but the body is Republican making the honor empty.
George Core who lived on the George R Brown farm three and one half miles south of Hicksville dropped dead in his doorway at noon on December 27. He had been about the place and complained of head pain before his death.
Van Cleve Holmes, a New York broker, visiting his parents in Lima, was held up and robbed Saturday evening by two unknown men who pressed a revolver to his head and forced his hands up.
Willlis Brown, a prominent farmer, was instantly killed Thursday at his home in Union County while cutting timber. A tree he felled struck a sapling and kicked back, the butt end hitting him on the head.
Marvin Kuhns, pardoned by Gov Herrick on Christmas Day, wed Mrs Kate Hogans in Albion Indiana on Saturday. Kuhns, once serving a life sentence for murder, plans a business start in Churubusco where officers fatally shot him during arrest in 1890.
Dratus visited Frank Marshal Thornton of Perrysburg who was shot by a band of men last week. A body of a supposed gang member was found at Columbus Grove. Sheriff Shinnebarger arrested two men at Wauseon on Monday who are suspected.
The state tuberculosis commission selects a Mt. Vernon area for a new hospital for consumptives contingent on a citizen’s committee extending the traction line and providing gas and electric service, among other expected concessions.
William Randolph Hearst, of New York, attempted to buy the Cincinnati Enquirer from John McLean, but was refused. Hearst intends to launch a competing paper in the city to support his presidential ambitions, as the Associated Press wires were reportedly removed Monday night.
The governor urges abolition of county officer fees and lobby influence. He favors fixed salaries, primary elections for local officers, merit-based city government, reduced state expenditures, and tax relief funded by those with special privileges. He also supports canal repair and better roads.
Special to Express Columbus Jan 5 The senate appointed a committee to seek a chaplain for the session and the Columbus ministerial association will be asked to provide a clergyman Williams introduced a bill to formally declare the 77th general assembly elected for three years Huffman proposed a compulsory primary law with primaries on the first Saturday in September and 5 30am to 4pm polls Nomination papers must show intent to support one candidate and equal 3 percent of party vote Minor parties must reach 1 percent Williams offered a joint resolution to amend the constitution so the legislature elected in 1908 may meet on the first Monday after election Senate recessed until Monday morning Prayer by Chaplain Stark opened the house session Rules adopted Serjeant at arms ordered lobbyist rules enforced Speaker Thompson acted against lobbyists and cut porters from 63 to 19 Yost moved adjournment to Monday and it was approved.
Cuas Carpenter a 42 year old Springfield barber was found dead in a room at the Palace hotel on the 28th. The death is reported as self inflicted by chloroform and inhaling gas after prior unsuccessful attempts at suicide.
Forty men in Lake Erie and Western shops at Lima walked out Saturday after the helpers asked for a two cent per hour raise and were denied a meeting with the master mechanic.
David Clymer aged 45 of Napoleon went to Toledo for the night and secured a room at the Banner house. He retired and in the morning officers broke in to find him unconscious from escaping gas, believed to have been turned on during the night. After an hour he recovered.
The senate and house organized with officers chosen by party caucuses. Democrats control the Senate and Republicans head the House. Independents sided with Democrats. After reading Gov Herrick's message, members attended a governor’s lunch. Little action expected this week.
The Henry County board named John Meister and Paul Betteson as infirmary directors to fill vacancies created by the dismissal of Speiss and Eickhoff who pled guilty to graft. J H Halter was removed as clerk of the court. J F Duff was appointed to fill the vacancy.
Chinese residents in the Straits Settlements held a wangkanng procession to burn a richly decorated junk full of food money live animals and incense to lure and trap demons of sickness before burning the junk to rid the city of evil spirits Singapore’s Chinese community spent about $10 000 this fall to exorcise their demons with the event.
In a brief Detroit Free Press exchange a man named Snobson confesses he never speaks to his next door neighbor, though the neighbor says he frequently meets him in passing.
The article describes the Lolo people near Chienchang with tall frames and a sacred horn formed from braided hair. It notes social classes Black Bones and White Bones, captive Chinese Watzu, and strict marriage customs with pig and wine gifts. Women hold high status and a woman chief exists among the tribes.
A newspaper piece notes people dislike being called enthusiastic and avoid being labeled gushy. It contrasts modern and older family rows, saying the modern unit isn’t as large, and warns about confidants who boast about others to their spouses.
The northern Korea is described as covered by transverse mountain ranges that blend into lowlands. Principal mountains lie along the Sea of Japan side. Rock formations are mainly Archean and Paleozoic. The Chyukkaryong pass marks the easiest route across the peninsula. South Korea, or Hanland, differs from the north in history, climate, topography and people.
A dialogue contrasts types of society women with Miss Wallflower and Miss Lonely, praising tact and thoughtfulness over self interest. It sketches Mrs Climber and Mrs Iceberg as negative examples and defines the true society queen by kindness and social tact. New England fashion and an easy home rugmaking industry are also noted.
A detailed guide from Ladies' World on making pulled rugs or airnake from wool flannel. It covers simple frame construction, burlap backing, stencil designs, dyeing for color, and looping technique with a hooked iron tool. The article notes crude barbaric designs and emphasizes comfort, workspace, and working method.
A bachelor critiques a woman's dining habits describing tasteless dishes and a dreary table. He compares the mistress to the menu, saying she lacks humor and vitality and is dull and heavy in both waist and intellect.
Maud Robinson extols aging women, arguing age brings beauty and wisdom. She cites examples of women in their sixties and seventies who remain vibrant, capable, and valuable to family and society, challenging stereotypes about old age.
A Johnson quote notes bashfulness can exclude pleasure but rarely leads to sorrow or remorse, framing shyness as a mild restraint rather than a moral failing or danger.
Joseph Landgreen of Decatur Indiana visited Rogers livery barn Tuesday night offering a horse and buggy for 125 dollars while posing as broke and desiring to reach Cleveland. Rogers refused the offer and later, after lowering the price to 50 dollars, alerted police when suspicions arose. Christmas and New Year greetings fill local notices with many families visiting relatives and church services noted.
Washington reports Charley Webb and family visiting friends in Stryker returning home Saturday. Local farmers push formation of a home telephone cooperative. Miss Lill Shannon of Adrian Michigan visited this area last week. Charley Coldenbauch sold a 3300 pound team for 400 dollars with Wm North present. W W Campbell traveled to Bryan on business. Christ Vollmer remains frail due to age. Mrs Perry Mooe recovers from bruises and a broken arm after a buggy accident. Sam Freese moved from Pioneer to Ney. Mr Sellers and wife from Bowling Green visited relatives. a brother’s critical illness called them home by telephone. A infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Kid Lantz died December 29 1905 at the Lantz home. funeral arrangements noted.
The article thanks Graper and Graper, J Vendenbroek, Wm. Martin, Harley and Whitaker, W A Kehnast, Mrs. Wm. Nickel, M B Gorman, M Kittner, J P Buffington, Jennings and McCauley, J F Singer, Mrs. Tenzer, and Mrs. W A McCauley of Rara chapel for donations of toys fruit and candy to children. JO Wissier and son Karl visited December 2. EK J Schelling and N T Rath toured the Home December 27. Trustees met January 5. Daisy Sirenans Mabel Clay and Alina Peterson visited Etta Leaders Saturday.
Toledo and East Buffalo markets list bid prices for wheat oats and rye and detailed cattle hog and sheep values. Notes include prime steers at Toledo 4.40 to 6.25 and hogs 5.20 to 5.45, with veals calves and lambs priced to new receipts and market strength at East Buffalo.
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