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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
1
Rev. Clayton A Smucker of St. Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church preached on Starched but not Ironed. He urged polished conduct, good manners, culture, and the link between dress, composure, and success, recalling a quiet hillside scene and a whip-poor-will to illustrate gentleness and kindness.
A night fracas at Jefferson and Hopkins streets ended with a stabbing. Earl Krotz was wounded in the back hand and forehead while Cassius Miller used a pocket knife. both men declined to file charges. Mayor Cameron dismissed the seven involved after hearing conflicting stories. Also included are various moral and religious reflections, and brief local notices about Christ Krull visiting, Mrs Vendenbroek and George Wilhelm’s activities, and a birth.
Police crack down on 11 o'clock closing violations with no leniency. A saloon keeper was arrested Saturday night for midnight entertainment and fined 20 dollars plus costs by Mayor Cameron. A second proprietor, Geo. Wilsnock, was found open Sunday and pled not guilty before the mayor.
Miss Helen Deindorfer returns from Toledo as social events and church meetings fill the week. Rural and city residents are noted with ailment, travel, and job moves while civic groups discuss governance and a monkey prune-picking proposal appears in a broader column of local life.
A letter from Col. L Howard recommends accept ing and mustering a Defiance militia unit as Company G in the Ohio National Guard. Major Daniel W Iferd to be examining surgeon. Mustering set for Monday February 6 with officer selections. Subscriptions needed for lockers and gun racks, but funding described as manageable.
Week ending January 17 1905 uncalled letters include Mell Carr Chas Horner Geo P Munson HR Pratt Jacob S Smith Henry Frank E Weaver Co Mrs C Store Postmaster warns if not called within 14 days letters go to dead letter office Advertised call please mention list date
Hollister presents Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets a pill form remedy claiming to aid constipation indigestion liver kidney skin and breath issues. 85 cents a box manufactured by HolusTea Deve Company Madison Wisconsin promotes Golden Nuggets for Sallow People.
Defiance college five edged the Invincibles 14 to 11 in a Saturday evening basketball at the high school hall. Patterson and Harris led scoring for Invincibles while Franklin and Mitchell sparked the college squad. The game featured few fouls and low free throw points as both sides played strong defense and steady ball handling.
In St Pauls Hanover settlement church a German style wedding joined David Norden and Miss Anna Rohrs with Rev M Da man officiating. The couple arrived separately in ornate carriages with spirited horses, then led a festive procession to the Armory opera house for a lavish reception. The bride, daughter of John H Rohrs, is linked to Henry county’s affluent class. the groom is a prosperous young farmer.
To ledo's longtime resident Joseppa Rex Tracy died Friday in the city at age 84. Other local notices include Union county woman Hannan Smith dying at 87 after collapsing in her home. Bankruptcy filing from Antwerp resident Wm. N. Buvlin shows liabilities of 882.36 and assets of 470. A Bellefontaine farmer offers a rat poison recipe using molasses and lye. A Belief: Port Arthur harbor salvage and mines removal likely using Chinese labor. Political editorial jabs target Ohio Democrats and GOP factions ahead of state official elections in January and February.
From Wapakoneta comes news that Judge James H Day of the circuit bench is critically ill and will depart immediately for Arizona to spend the winter. The move aims to restore his health through a warmer climate and recuperation.
The article notes the venerable Philip Young of North Richland township remains gravely ill after a recent surgical operation. A lifelong Democrat and friend of the Express, he is described as a stalwart fighter with a kindly disposition toward fellow warriors, and well regarded as a pioneer of his community.
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