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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1907

Page

4

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.

Newspaper Subscription Rates by Delivery Method

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.

Northwestern Telephone

Sermons Outdate as Personal Work Upsets Pulpits

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 Johnston Myere of Immanuel Baptist argues sermons are out of date and that modern religion hinges on personal work.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.

Chicago Tribune Johnston Myere Immanuel Baptist Church University of Chicago Beecher Talmage Spurgeon

Joan F Ross Pioneer Van Wert County Farmer Dies at 62

Joan F Ross a pioneer farmer from Van Wert County died Sunday. He was 62 years old.

Joan F. Ross van Wert

Drowning of WarTern Potts in Sidney Canal

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.

WarTern J. Potts Sidney Charles $Hort Des Moines Iowa

Edwin Jackson Toledo Banker Dies After Stroke

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.

Edwin Jackson Toledo Second National Bank That City

Business Mens Association Social Sparks City Progress

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.

Business Mens’ Association

Marion Man Shot After Knife Threats Outside Residence

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.

CyHarles Moorhhouse Hi Ward Marion Moorehouse Ward

Francis Murray Temperance Leader Dies in Los Angeles

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.

Francis Murray Los Angeles Wexford Ireland America England

Boyer Leaves for New York to Visit Daughter

H A Boyer departed Tuesday for New York to visit his daughter Mrs N B Hartman then join her at the Jamestown Exposition.

H. A. Boyer New York N. B. Hartman Jamestown

Minister Attacks Mayor Whitlock in Toledo

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.

Toledo D. T. Robertson East Side Chicago New York Pittsburg Robert Board of Public Safety Robertson Cyrus Townsend Brady Old Trinity Piscopalian Church Whitlock Patty

Fugitive Burr Surrenders in City Hall Bribery Case

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.

Columbus Charrles B. Burr Service Board Windsor Ont Burr Webber Canada Cleveland Trinidad Asphalt Co

Exciting Ascent by 14 Year Old in Sky Cycle

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.

Columbus Cromwell Dixon Dixon

Twins Celebrate 85th Birthday In Tiffin Ohio

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.

Tiffin Philippine Snyder Iva Augspurger Seneca County Ohio

Local Notices From Defiance and Nearby Towns

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.

Clyde Norway Layton Defiance Dr. Walker Burrell James Lake Ind Edith Kitridge Grandma Vignason Lon Lord Vern Cunningham Toledo Selah Donald Lord Rose Marjorie Partee Bryan Charles Thouros Monford Tharp Lockjaw Bowman Waterloo Chicago Cap. L. Black Melville Bedrick James Bowling Green Sentinel

Defiance Business Mens Association Holds Informal Smoker

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.

Business Men of Defiance Defiance Business Mens’ Association U. V. A. Hall H. H. Mollencup Will C. Kegel Kk. V. Haymaker T. TD. Ansberry

Diptheria Epidemic Fears Grasp Lima Community

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.

Lima Charles B. Adgate Fred Flagler Iiks Flager

Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office 1907 List

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

Defiance Ohio S. O. Herill Lew Koch O. H. Nickle Mattie Baker Albert Miller Caling C.J. Thompson

Bank Closed at Hicks ville Defiance News Receiver Appointed

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.

First National Bank Hicksville U. S National Bank T. C. Thomas Frank Maxwell W. D. Horton

Local families share visits and repairs in Brooksville area

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.

A. Motter John Hancock Noah Moog Clara Herman George Bumpus South Defiance Wm. Hancock Fred Foss L’armer John Peterson Grant Replogle Bryan Abe Gorrel Glenburg Greorge Carver George Fout Brunersburg S. B. Figley Neal Figley Ney James Figley Belle Kistler Mahlon Garber Victor Zelma Weiland

Nines Stage Close Game as TTT Wins 10 8

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.

Fred Stevens Dies at Home in Local Vicinity

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.

Sired Stevens Frank Humbert B. W. Slagle Riverside

Marriage Licenses Issued in Toledo and Sherwood Areas

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.

Michael Shine Toledo Mary Ellwood Defiance Walter Lee Sherwood Tilda Sharp

Baseball box score fragment with base hits and Earned runs

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.

Speiser Patter Adame

Master Walter King Visits Na poleon for Two Weeks

Master Walter King is spending a two week visit in Na poleon with his aunt Mrs John Douty.

Walter King Napoleon John Douty

Mrs King and Ruth Fink Plan Michigan Visit

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.

E.G. King Ruth J. F. Fink William Fink Grand Rapids Michigan

Doctor Parcher Returns From Chicago With Small Improvement

Dr. R. R. Parcher came back from Chicago this afternoon and his condition shows a slight improvement.

R. R. Parcher Chicago

Disappearing Industry Bark Cloth of Africa Dying Out

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.

Africa Uganda East Africa

Edison Military Band and Friends Perform Historic Selection

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.

Edison Ada Jones Irving Gillette John Kimmble Arthur Collins Harlan and Belmont Harry Anthony Billy Murray Dison Frederick H. Potter Jessie Dear Blondy Johnny

Collapse of Levy & White Building in Cincinnati

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.

Cincinnati Levy & White Second National Bank Bank Webber Mt. Auburn and Zoo

Partition Petition in Defiance County Ohio

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.

Frank J. Appeldorn Gertrude Defiance County Ohio George Hireing John Nolan Defiance County of

What the Jap Thought On Clean House Etiquette

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.

Haseba Japan Spokane London

Trouble at the Stove and Humorous Exchanges

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.

C. A. Lamson New London Andover N. H Wilmot Chase Doc

Market report lull in diverse farm goods and livestock

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.

Toledo East Buffalo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Defiance Express Sc. Regel Office Latty Ridg Court Street P.O Defiance Q King Nanoleon Mrs. Deming Knnsign Sherman Blosser S.G. Galliler Clinton St Defiance, CO J. I. Hoeffel S. A. Craven J. L. Patterson C. J. Thompson J.J. Malley Defiance Wholesale Grocery Co First National John Adams Erie Brooksville Miller Ist Eek Mansfield Foltz Patterson Smith, Ss Schmaltz Icf Hoffman Hutchins Uv Adams Telliga Craven Fuller E.C Newell Fuller Yankee Millian Fred Stevens C.c.c T.T.T Mee Hockman Edison Records Kimmble Tamangeeeees SpeedAway Lady Lou Sparrow Collins and Harlan Flanagan Ae Rank U. Stuanney Edison Steve Porter Lison Edward Meeker Albert Bensler Will F. Denny Yes Len Spencer Byron G. Harlandison Militay the People’s Store Batiste Gertrude Appledown Charlies E. Bronson Franklin Penn
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