Postal Notice for Defiance Ohio Second Class Mail
Notice records the office route and street level mail designation for Defiance Court Street area. It notes classification as second class mail and P.O. box routing details.
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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1907
Page
4
Notice records the office route and street level mail designation for Defiance Court Street area. It notes classification as second class mail and P.O. box routing details.
Rates list weekly and yearly prices for city and outside city delivery. Offers by mail options including six months and three months prepaid. long distance telephone and Northwestern Telephone numbers are noted.
Rev. Johnston Myere of Immanuel Baptist argues sermons are out of date and that modern religion hinges on personal work. Addressing 100+ University of Chicago divinity students, he says preaching has declined in impact amid larger, more dispersed urban congregations once served by Beecher Talmage and Spurgeon.
Joan F Ross a pioneer farmer from Van Wert County died Sunday. He was 62 years old.
WarTern Potts an 18 year old from Sidney drowned while swimming in the canal on Sunday. Charles Short of Des Moines Iowa died instantly after a needle in his coat pocket pierced his heart when he fell.
Edwin Jackson longtime Toledo citizen and president of the Second National Bank died at his home in Toledo on Sunday aged 59. He had suffered a stroke of paralysis on June 21.
The Tuesday night smoker hosted by the Business Mens Association aroused strong resolve among local business and professional men to unite and push progress. The event, though social, is expected to yield visible economic and civic benefits as enthusiasm and determination were widespread.
CyHarles Moorhhouse, 21, confronted Hi Ward in Marion disturbing his sleep. When told to leave, Moorhhouse drew a knife and threatened Ward. Ward fired a shot striking Moorhhouse in the back, but the wound was not fatal.
Francis Murray a noted temperance lecturer died in Los Angeles California on Sunday born in Wexford Ireland April 24 1836 he came to America in 1856 after serving in the Union army he continued temperance work nationwide and also served as chaplain in the Spanish American war having worked in England as well.
H A Boyer departed Tuesday for New York to visit his daughter Mrs N B Hartman then join her at the Jamestown Exposition.
Special to Express Toledo reports Rev. D. T. Robertson of East Side Presbyterian Church blasting city conditions. He says Toledo lacks law and order and accuses Mayor Whitlock and officials of disobeying their oaths. Robertson criticizes vice zones, police coverage, and theatres while calling for reform and parental vigilance.
Charles B. Burr former service board member who disappeared after indictment returned to Columbus from Windsor Ontario and surrendered. He pleaded guilty to malfeasance in selling city supplies, fined 200 dollars and jailed three months. not guilty to bribery charge.
Cromwell Dixon, age 14, made an exciting ascent in his "sky cycle" at Columbus on July 1. The craft, foot powered, climbed above a mile before a strong upward air current whirled it higher than the eye could see. Dixon landed safely several miles from the start after the gas bag became invisible.
Mrs. Philippine Snyder and Miss Iva Augspurger, the oldest twins in Seneca county and perhaps Ohio, marked their 85th birthday Sunday. Residents of Tiffin for nearly 75 years they live together as inseparable companions. Both came to the village when it was a town, making it their lifelong home though cataracts threaten their sight.
Clyde Norway and son Layton were in Defiance Wednesday. Dr. Walker and family are guests at James Lake Indiana. A daughter was born Thursday night to Mr and Mrs Deming Knssign. Edith Kitridge returned from Defiance and left college temporarily due to illness. Grandma Vignason visits in town with Mrs Lon Lord. Vern Cunningham spent Sunday in Toledo. Sherman Blosser lost a cow Sunday. Selah and Donald Lord visited Rose and Marjorie Partee Monday at Charles Thouros grandfather’s home. Monford Tharp lost a valuable horse Monday with lockjaw. visitors from Waterloo Chicago and their daughter called on friends here Monday.
About thirty business men attended the Defiance association’s first smoker at U V A hall on Tuesday night. The event featured no set speeches, new memberships were voted in, and a light lunch followed a brief program with toastmaster Will C. Kegel.
In Lima on July 1 an outbreak of diphtheria among older men is feared after attorney Charles B. Adgate died last week. His roommate Fred Flagler, who officiated at a lodge initiation Thursday, was taken ill Saturday, raising concern that hundreds of lodge members gathered there may contract the disease.
Uncalled letters for week ending July 2 1907 Defiance Ohio include S. O. Herill Lew Koch Rev O H Nickle Mrs Mattie Baker Mrs Albert Miller. If not claimed within 14 days they go to the dead letter office per law. Please say advertised and give date of list when calling. C J Thompson
The comptroller of the currency ordered a receiver for the First National Bank at Hicks ville after an insolvency finding following May 20 1907 documents. National bank examiner T C Thomas named as receiver and will not disclose reasons beyond noting heavy loans to embattled parties. Frank Maxwell presides, W D Horton cashes. Cap L Black of Defiance visited, while Mrs John Adams left for Erie Pa.
Brooksville A Motter repairs his barn. John Hancock and Noah Moog provided wood for the No. 9 district schoolhouse. Several families from South Defiance and nearby towns visited relatives in Bryan and Ney on Sunday. George Fout family from Brunersburg joined S B Figley’s household, and Abe Gorrel stayed with George Carver.
Tuesday afternoon local fans saw a pitched contest between CCC 200 block and TTT 400 block with TTT prevailing 10 to 8. The score hints at a long game with execution seen in the late scoring drive.
Stevens died at his home about 1 50 o clock Wednesday morning. A bachelor around 56, he was born and raised locally and is survived by a sister Mrs Frank Humbert. The remains were brought to the chapel and funeral services set for Friday at 2 o'clock with Rev B W Slagle officiating. Interment will be in Riverside.
Michael Shine aged 29 of Toledo and Mary Ellwood aged 30 of Defiance secured a marriage license. Walter Lee aged 24 of Sherwood and Tilda Sharp aged 16 of Sherwood also obtained licenses.
The record lists two base hits by Speiser Patterson and three base hits by Adame. Earned runs credited to C C C and T T. Umpire Hockman noted.
Master Walter King is spending a two week visit in Na poleon with his aunt Mrs John Douty.
Mrs E G King and her daughter Ruth, with Mrs J F Fink, left Tuesday for a two weeks visit with William Fink and wife in Grand Rapids Michigan.
Dr. R. R. Parcher came back from Chicago this afternoon and his condition shows a slight improvement.
A brief note on bark cloth made from brachystegia bark in Uganda and East Africa. Natives strip bark from two foot diameter trees, pound it into sheets about six by ten feet. The cloth lacks strength and waning use of cotton accelerates its decline.
A concert lineup features Ada Jones Irving Gillette John Kimmble Arthur Collins Harlan Belmont and others with the Edison Military Band and Billy Murray Edison Mixed Quartette. Classics include It's Great to be a Soldier Man Shoulder Arms March and The Chorus Lady March plus several vocal duets and ensembles led by Steve Porter and Len Spencer.
A four story Levy and White structure at 130 by 22 feet collapsed during excavation for the Second National Bank Building. The blast and weakened supports caused the disaster, injuring about fifteen people and delaying rescue work as debris filled the cellar. A Mt Auburn Zoo line car narrowly escaped, speeding to the courthouse amid dust and danger.
Gertrude Appledorn files a probate petition in Defiance County Ohio asking partition of Lot 5 in George Hireing's and John Nolan's addition to Defiance city. She holds 5/6 undivided interest plus 1/6 power interest. Frank J. Appeldorn holds 1/5 subject to plaintiff's power rights. Respond by August 19 or judgment. Attorney Charlies E. Bronson represents plaintiff.
Prince Haseba of Japan spoke at a Spokane dinner praising spotless Japanese homes. He noted shoes at the door and floors polished by many servants. A London student recalled a janitor’s winter notice to wipe feet and the student’s humorous addition.
An anecdote from Andover with Dr. C A Lamson at a G A R campfire in Wilmot where a bowlegged veteran named Chase avoids near heat after being playfully berated by Doc. It also offers advice on hand care and a couple of light jokes about church bells and scales.
Market notes show mixed prices across grains livestock and produce. Wheat oats rye and clover seed quoted with varied forward values while hogs cattle calves and sheep demand ranges reflect regional trading activity. Receipts and price ranges listed for East Buffalo and local markets with mixed movements across categories.
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