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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
6
The edition lists telegraph and telephone service numbers with rates and hours. It references Worthwestern Telephone and Long Distance lines and includes year notation. No further context or events are given in the fragments.
RL Starr of Bryan, a lawyer and editor, writes to Democrats and Republicans urging influence to block naming a successor to the late Judge Hubbard of the Common Pleas court. Democrats mock him while also pressing for a court officer in the three judge sub division, reflecting party double standards and a Democratic plum hunt.
An expert accountant completes inspection and reports a shortage of 78000 dollars in the Kansas state treasury. The findings highlight a fiscal gap requiring further review and potential corrective actions.
The State Senate Committee on railroads unanimously approved the Rathburn bill to provide a two cent fare.
The Tar Board of Public Works stalled action at its Wednesday meeting on leasing the terme bank of the canal in Toledo. The lease decision is postponed until February 16.
A longtime Delphos resident, a Wuirrerr, died on the 18th aged 81. He was the father of twelve children, five of whom and the mother survive.
Born branches of the Ohio legislature Tuesday adopted a joint resolution to provide exercises in honor of the late President Mc Kinley, next Monday, the anniversary of his birth.
Bills introduced in Ohio seek abolition of capital punishment and a separate proposal would permit physicians to end a patient’s life when there is intense suffering with no hope of recovery. The measure was presented in the house on Tuesday.
Leonard Kirzelman of Springfield, age 70, sentenced in 1882 to life in the penitentiary for murder of his daughter, pardoned New Years by Gov Herrick, has refused the pardon and seeks to finish his days in confinement.
Funeral services for Marshall Field were held Friday at his home and First Presbyterian Church. State Street stores and Chicago Commercial Club enterprises closed in tribute, with flags at half mast and mass meetings held by various organizations paying eulogies.
Paulding leads with John S Snook and I F P Spriggs as top Paulding contenders while Saltzgaber Winn and Lamb from Defiance vie for influence. With Gov. Pattison dangerously ill, factions push claims in Columbus as polling support forms.
Joux W McDonell longtime resident of Fostoria and the city's first harnessmaker died Friday in Fostoria at age 77. He established the local harness shop and was known for his craft and community involvement.
Representative Southar recommends Dr J F Outeast for postmaster of Wauseon. The nomination follows approval from local officials and signals a potential appointment for the Ohio town.
Rev. J Barnett resigns after five years as pastor of the Lutheran church at Continental and plans to move to South Dakota.
John Lamb of Toledo, brother of Senator Lamb, enters the race for Toledo common pleas judge, signaling a prominent local candidacy with statewide ties.
Joan Mante and his wife celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Sunday on their farm near Upper Sandusky. The couple notes no deaths in the family and joy in reaching the milestone together.
Lindsay Cooper of Clarinda Ohio fell 2000 feet during a balloon ascent in Texas on Saturday. He suffered a broken wrist but no other bones were broken according to reports.
The Van Wert Bulletin reports strong talk that Hon John Snook of Paulding will receive the Common Pleas bench in the district. Snook, tied to Pattison insurance clients and possibly to Pattison, moves quickly, gathering endorsements from district attorneys before Judge Hubbard's death. Democrats point to Judge Brotherton of Delphos as a fair alternative, noting his prior nomination and support.
Luke E Wricnat of Tennessee is named by the President as the first American ambassador to Japan and will depart for Tokyo. He will be succeeded at Manila by Henry Cade, senior member of the commission.
A trained nurse was summoned to the executive mansion in Columbus on Thursday amid rumors that Governor Patterson’s condition may be graver than reported. The physician said there is nothing alarming in his condition.
Chemist Kirchmaier reports to the Toledo health department that unscrupulous betchers use liquid creosote to flavor wieners. Wieners are dipped in a creosote preparation, imparting a smoky taste.
Lima aims to attract three large factories providing about 900 jobs with Progressive association backing of 75000 dollars. One plant would be a watch and watch case factory with 500000 dollars capital stock and a 150000 dollar loan. other two are a Cleveland bolt and lock company and the Shelby Safety Switch Co. Good for the enterprising neighborhood.
Elias Fassett aged 79 and lifelong Toledo resident died Monday. At 5 he began selling newspapers in Toledo and earned recognition as the city’s first newsboy.
DaNron Howard of Lima was killed by a train near Findlay Saturday night. His body was not found until Sunday after noon.
In Princeton Indiana a housekeeper left a gallon of yeast bread outside her home. A Shetland pony found the yeast and began to swell as it rose. Despite efforts to save him the pony died of suffocation when the yeast continued to ferment inside.
A sequence of Church of Christ meetings began Sunday evening. Daisy Hill of Hicksville helps with the song service. Mrs S A Craven and Mrs J H Wendt of Dfiance spent Monday and Tuesday here. Hover spent last week in Bryan and Williams Center. Dr. Rock and sister Mrs Jake Musser, Mr and Mrs Johnson and Jno Openlander of Auburn Ind attended Perry Rock's funeral Monday. John son and daughter of Michigan attended Perry Rock's funeral Monday. Mrs Dr Lohman of Ney spent Monday night with sister Mrs G W Renz.
A series of property transfers from Defiance and nearby townships records numerous lot and acreage transactions. Buyers include Catharine Hire, Frank E Partee, and Maria Hopkins, with sellers such as Florence Westrick and Emanuel Ludeman. Amounts range from 75 to 10500 dollars, covering auditor’s plats, old plats, and river lots across Adams Two, Hicksville village, Ney village, Sherwood, Milford, and other parcels.
Ney Mrs Fred Hasse improves after illness. Lil Daniels on sick list. Hanna of Ney visits sister Mrs Silas Welker. W Wiseman seen near Ney. Frank Bostater and Roy Yarlot at Farmers Institute in Defiance. Orley Welker in Defiance. Washington township teachers attend Teachers Institute. deemed grand success. Yarlet rents farm and plans move to town. Mamie Dreher visits Defiance for school. Peter Carlstadt funeral held at homestead due to Mrs Carlstadt illness. Libbie Donley on sick list. Marvan Yarlot and Ray Neiswendor visit Bryan.
Noble Frogs were active around Aar Born to C fF Leaders meet Ad Buss J Wangler visits Brunersburg relatives in Putnam county. Two Smith boys are in Mark township this week. M Mack and John Helfrick cut wood for J A Aspacher on L Speaker's farm. Henry Mack and John Hiler with wives attended a Putnam county funeral Friday. C D Jordan seeks to sell his Bunker Hill farm.
Mrs Catherine Hornung widow of Charles Hornung and pioneer resident died at her home near New Bavaria Tuesday night at age 82 She leaves three sons and one daughter Funeral services are set for Friday morning.
Died January 18 Peter Carl stadt after a lingering illness funeral January 20 at the house conducted by Rev Hen kleman Lutheran Bryan interred Ney cemetery Irvin and Doc Hartshin called to Columbus by Marion Hartshin illness blood poisoning last word Tuesday offered very slight hopes of recovery Charles Koldenbauch purchased a team of horses Frank Partee departed for Arkansas Elizabeth Smith former Ney resident now Lacota Mich visiting friends in area Mail carrier ra Chamberlain could not complete route due to bad roads Will Polock moved to new residence purchased from Wi Lantz John Pollock began firing on the Cincinnati Northern line Van Wert to Cincinnati Mrs Chas Lantz visiting her brother at Hicksville Homer Kyle now conductor on the afternoon train north previously Ney operator then Van Wert office
Hicksville residents host guests at George H Ferris's Smith street home. Visitors include J Garwood from Wayne and L E Griffin on business. The Knights of Columbia installed officers in Defiance. A birth is reported, a son born to Mrs Boon. A surprise party honored Nona Maxwell with friends and relatives. A high school literary society forms, and a farmer's convention draws good attendance. Various locals travel for work and social events while carpenters repair Mrs H A Simpson's building. A K P lodge third degree event is planned with lunch and socializing.
Summary of Evansport M E S activities year ending Dec 31 1905 with 51 sessions 175 enrolled average attendance 110 and year long collections including regular Easter and other special offerings. Notes Hammond card system added boosts in attendance and collections. 1906 opening with 139 in attendance and 3100 in collections and listing officers teachers and staff.
Hints for boys and girls to live bravely for Christ in the new year. Indiana Sunday school work yearly meetings draw hundreds. letters to H L Stock may be used in the paper. Oakland M E Sunday School officers sign the notice and invite county news submissions.
Arthur Eugene Anderson his wife and young daughter, after visiting friends and neighbors, left Monday for Missouri. Peter Mansfield will accompany them. John McCague shows improvement. Grandpa Bodenbender remains about the same, and Mrs. D H Wagner is slowly improving. The infant son of A J Wagner died Friday night from blood poisoning.
Mrs. Oscar Tharp, 61, died Thursday in Farmer Center after illness while ironing at home. Funeral held at I B church in Farmer Center with Rev. Spears, Bryan cemetery interment. John Donley and family hosted Indiana relatives. Mr Maxwell of Defiance visited Farmer. Y G Lord and family went to Bryan. Lester Stone hauled hogs to New.
Evansport residents report visitors from Butler Bryan and Defiance towns. Mary Cameron returns from Archbold with sister. Local meetings include a revival at the MEF church and a teachers institute in Defiance. A baby boy welcomed to the Garber family. Students visit Angola and return home for school. Attendees at a Bryan funeral include Paxton, Webber, and Paxton family members. Visitors from Indianapolis and Decatur stay with relatives. Substantial travel includes Linebrink family from Nebraska and Ger mantown funeral attendance for Mr Replogie's brother.
B Goddard received a telegram Tuesday announcing the death of his brother Nelson W Goddard of Brattleboro Vermont who died January 25 at age 88.
Uncalled letters for week ending January 16, 1906 include ladies Mrs M Boucher Miss Margaret Fagen Miss Neema Luke Mrs L Snyder and gentlemen Geo T Bailey William Beck Adam Grice S E Leonard Geo Miller Joan Nesbit Miss Jennie Stewart Jim Adman Rev J G Grimmer Jake Hover Home Art Co James E McCulley Henry Lang John Leffler Roll Skiver. If not called within 14 days they will be forwarded.
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