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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1907
Page
8
Yale defeats Harvard in a college boat race on Thursday with a four mile time of 21 minutes 10 seconds while Harvard finishes in 21 minutes 13 seconds. Yale edges ahead in a close finish in the intercollegiate contest.
James Cornelius, notorious Canton wife murderer who had three prior reprieves by Gov. Harris, was electrocuted in the penitentiary annex at 12:10 this morning. Berg Coates, Lima fire chief, sustained a severely injured big toe in a prior fire and now faces possible blood poisoning after an operation.
The Butler County Board of Commissioners authorized the sheriff to buy an automobile for official use alleging time and money savings.
Mrs. Harrison of Pioneer visiting her daughter was frightened by an oncoming car while driving and died within moments. The horse remained calm and no danger occurred to others.
Cornelius Clark an Oberlin student age 22 was selling books when he attempted to board a B and O freight at Hamlet Monday. He fell as the train passed and both legs were severed, death occurring within hours.
Dantev G. Masamer, a well known farmer near Fostoria, died on the 26th from internal injuries after an accident two days earlier. He was dragged a considerable distance by a cow while trying to separate it from its calf. He was 735 years of age.
The Ohio Aerie of Eagles meeting in Canton elected officers including J. W. Garnier as president Frank H. Dothe as vice president Dan R B Sullivan as secretary John J. McCabe as treasurer Dr Bland as chaplain Fred R Mayer as inner guard J A Tyler as outer guard and M A Hyde as a trustee.
The Ohio Supreme Court sustained the state's exception in the case State of Ohio versus Linder from Erie County. Linder was prosecuted for operating a saloon in a dry township and the trial court had instructed that liquor could be given away in dry areas though not sold.
J. D. Kinner and J. K. Andrews made a business trip to Paulding Monday. Will Grossenburger, in Mexico for health three years, returned home Tuesday evening. Blaine Morris of Defiance visits sister Mrs. E. L. Andrews this week. Ladies Aid to meet Mrs. J. K. Andrews Wednesday July 5. Otis Kleinhein bought the blacksmith shop from William Franzdorff. Rev. Mell of Delphos preached Thursday evening. Manuel Pfaff and son visited aunt Mrs. J. K. Andrews Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Clyde Morris, hurt falling twelve feet, slowly improving. Nellie and Bessie Kinner stayed with brother Guy Kinner in Ayersville. BE. L. Andrews coats house and store with paint. Funeral of Mrs. Susie Bodenbender of Defiance held at Bethel Christian church Friday at 11 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Andrews visited Fred Mentley and family Sunday. Preaching scheduled Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. by Rev. Kershner of Defiance.
A social and lawn fete at St John’s Lutheran church Thursday evening drew a large crowd. The East Side band performed to the delight of attendees with lively music and community camaraderie.
Special to Express Put-in-Bay June 28 the following officers and committees of the State Teachers Association were elected Thursday morning including president J A Shawan Columbus and vice presidents E D Lyon Cincinnati H Z Hobson Cambridge J M Carr Barberton and Miss Mary Smith Hicksville with a long list of executive committee board of control and various education and legislation committees.
Sheriff Ames arrives in Lansing with Governor Harris issued papers seeking Daniel Baxter the ex councilman charged with burning his home to prejudice an insurance company. Governor Warner requests two affidavits on technical points and deputy prosecutor Gaudern is asked to supply them. Prospects of Baxter’s return to Detroit for trial are awaited.
The Ohio State Journal reports the death of Mrs Sidney McManigal of Pompton Lake New Jersey. She had been ill for nearly three years and sought relief in New Jersey. She leaves a 10 year old son Allen who has lived with his father in Columbus. Her former husband, who had filed for divorce two years earlier, flew east Friday to bring her body to Columbus for burial. Her brother is Harry Pratt, manager of Eureka Rubber Company.
At a Friday city meeting of YMCA supporters the group decided to request National directors send representatives and plan canvassing of local business men to explore possible actions.
Miss Jennie Lieberthal returned Friday after a several week long visit in Wabash Indiana.
The Defiance Hicksville and St Wayne Electric Company was incorporated in Columbus on Friday with directors W. Kk. Golding H. C. A. Ehlert M. QO. Toplift A. Murphy and M. I. Brown named to the board.
John Flynn a well known farmer aged 50 was thrown from his buggy while driving home Friday evening and killed instantly His neck was broken in the accident reported near Tiffin on June 29.
The Defiance Ohio post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending June 25 1907 Mrs Maggie Bower Mrs Mrydle May Hedrick Mrs Anna Otis If not called for within 14 days these letters go to the dead letter office Postmaster C J Thompson asks callers to say advertised and give date of list
Mrs Alfred T Wood concluded a ten day visit in Toledo hosted by Mrs George Boos and accompanied home by Mrs Hattersley who will stay with Mrs Wood. Several informal social affairs were held in her honor including morning bridge and afternoon cards hosted by Mesdames K I Waling Frank Arnold and Charles Russell.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Dickman left Saturday morning for Pleasant Lake to visit their daughter Mrs Worthy J Shuman whose home welcomed a nine pound boy born Friday.
Mrs Curtis Moore Willock and her children Elizabeth and Sam, with their maid, left Monday to spend the summer months in the cool retreats of Canada.
Mrs John Huffman and daughter Mary and Mrs Harry Huffmen and son travel Saturday to Bryan to visit the George Barber home for a social gathering and family time.
Mrs Carrie Walden and her daughter Dorothy of Wauseon are guests at the William Schultz residence on Jefferson Street, visiting for the occasion.
Miss Gertrude Weisenburger of Naiin Florida arrived Friday for a visit with her grandmother Mrs Fred Wolsiffer.
Miss Clara Johns of Sherwood spent Friday in this city visiting friends and taking care of personal matters.
A letter from London in June 1907 recounts a Windsor visit by train and Tube, detailing the castle interiors, Garter throne room, Victoria statues, St George's Chapel, and a Meirion House host, with remarks on guards and Welsh hostess views. The journey includes Stoke Pogis, Penn grave memories, and a later London cathedral tour.
About twenty nine ladies of the Women's Christian Temperance Union and guests visited the Infirmary and Children's Home. Rev. Morse led devotional exercises and a prayer. Flowers fruit and candy were distributed. The Children’s Home program featured recitations by Miss Hefennstine and Letha Stoner and scripture verses. Mrs M B Stevens gave an address and presented a pledge. Flowers bouquets and cards from Ruth and Walter King were noted. Luncheon followed in the dining room.
Prof. Gessner, born 1848 in Wuerzburg, Bavaria, killed himself with a razor after a note blamed enemies and supposed friends for torment. He survived initial wound, died about three hours later. He was a painter and musician, long popular, with a grieving widow and extended family.
The article discusses how cheese flavor reflects milk quality and handling, noting that off flavors come from cow feed or milking conditions. It cites feeds like leeks and onions as flavor sources, warns about dirty milking practices, and shares anecdotes on milk storage, aiming to illustrate flavor origins and public perceptions.
The text explains that feeding milk with corn or kafir corn is not advised because starch must be transformed to sugar by saliva and alkaline fluids before digestion. If gulped, saliva has little chance to act, and acid stomach juice delays starch digestion, leading to poor digestion in calves compared with hogs that digest quickly due to their shorter stomach and longer intestines.
The text argues that dairy cows should be valued for butter output rather than tongue color and that beef cattle breeding should prioritize fundamental beef qualities. It stresses developing parts that increase value when fattened and asserts the goal is better fattenable steers, not fancy color traits.
An American missionary introduces milk to southern Chinese villagers who relied on cows for plowing. The surprising discovery of milk sparks interest, with the roast pig comparison noted by Charles Lamb. Milk selling grows, aided by poor breed stock, neglect, and rising demand among villagers who enjoy milk.
The report describes a popular cheese type named the square about four inches high and twelve inches long marked in one pound spaces for easy cutting, with cakes around ten pounds in a box. It mentions a twenty-pound daisy marked into twenty one-pound portions, noting a price premium due to the added cutting device.
The Red Danish cow is Denmark's principal dairy breed. They are brownish red with black points, as heavy as Holsteins but shorter legged. In a herd of thirty cows average yield is 8,700 pounds of milk and 340 pounds of butter.
A playful exchange shows Lottie fearing aging while Dottie dismisses the worry and asserts she has not yet passed that point. The brief dialogue from Sphere captures a lighthearted moment of friendship and teasing.
Examinations will be held on the first Saturdays of September November December January February March May June and July at Defiance College. The first Saturdays of October April and August will be at Hicksville High School. The first Patterson exam is the third Saturday of April at Defiance College and the second Patterson exam is the second Saturday of May at Hicksville. Vv. E. Haey, Clerk.
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