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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
4
Postal notice lists mailing classifications and rates for the Daily-Evening Edition. It notes second class mail, delivery by carriers to city subscribers, and weekly and yearly price options in cash in advance.
A terse item notes two telephone numbers, Long Distance No 14 and Northwestern No 34, likely listings in a telecommunication directory or advertisement. The snippet records contact numbers without additional context or actions.
The Republicans of the Third Judicial district of Ohio meet in delegate convention on July 4 1906 at 10 a m in a Court house to nominate a candidate for Circuit Judge Representation is one for every 250 votes plus fractional parts of the Secretary of State Laylin’s 1904 votes The meeting is chaired by James W Halfhill with W Chapman as secretary Additional lines list counties including Marion Mercer Paulding Putnam Seneca Tinton ware and others.
A major blaze leveled the U. S. Gypsum Co plaster mill near Gypsum on Monday, causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars and leaving about 150 workers unemployed.
Charles W. Pigg of Iowa filed a petition to change his name to Randall stating the surname Pigg is not euphonious and pleasing to his family. The case seeks probate or court approval for the legal reversion to a preferred name.
The jury in the case of Harry Hammond, bridge trust agent, returned a verdict Saturday night at Lima. He was found guilty of violating the Valentine anti trust law.
George Knox died in New York last week at age 91. He had lived for forty six years with a broken neck and a fractured skull from a falling cornice that year, never regaining mobility.
President Roosevelt left Washington Saturday night and arrived at Oyster Bay Sunday afternoon to spend the summer. He plans to deliver a Fourth of July address Wednesday morning.
Dr. Frank Ewing, formerly of Lima, led the Clay Shingle Co. of Ottawa and served as a Civil War veteran and Knight Templar. He died at his Ottawa home at age 63.
A special election in Calvia is set for the 10th to decide issuing 35000 in school bonds to build and furnish a new high school. The old building has been condemned by state authorities.
At a Bloomdale meeting of Holy Rollers a collection for their Michigan journey raised 25 dollars. The band grew angry and read signs of prophecy predicting Sodom and Gomorrah would be visited on Bloomdale. A gray bearded Roller warned the village would be wiped from the map, yet residents stayed.
The Toledo and Western railway, an electric line from Toledo to Pioneer in Williams County, was placed under receiver by a U S circuit court action led by Arthur Bingham of Swampscott Massachusetts. Bingham alleges the company lacks property or funds to meet its debts. The line, incorporated December 28 1899, carries $1 8 million in stock and $4 million in bonds with debts over $300 000.
Special report from Cleveland describes Lt Patrick McGinty and four other firefighters badly burned in an explosion at Kraus Lane's four story establishment. A small amount of fireworks stored on the top floors ignited by a paper cap on a sweeping woman. The blast sent sky rockets Roman candles and other flaming debris to the third floor as workers fled and alarms sounded.
Cincinnati July 3 1906 governor Pattison writes to Maine governor Cobb noting if he lived he would remove Ohio mayors who refused to enforce laws including the Sunday lane leading to names such as Columbus Cincinnati and Cleveland. The missive stresses duty to uphold statutes and the dignity of the law.
E. L. Smith, dispatcher for the T and I electric line, broke his arm Sunday while waving to a fellow worker from a car near Stryker. He struck a pole when the car passed, breaking both bones.
Isaac Bohlmann aged 55 of Liberty Center reportedly killed himself after a period of despondency over relatives' deaths. He was found hanging in his barn with a bullet hole to the head, throat cut from ear to ear but not fatal, and a razor in his stomach with laudeaum noted.
A. L. Bigiow of Bryan spent Monday in the city for undisclosed purposes, according to local observations.
A New York express carrying 60 passengers to London derailed at Salisbury England after 1 57 a m on Sunday. Twenty three passengers and four trainmen were killed with many injured. Rescue teams battled flames as doctors and police cleared the scene in the night.
The July 2 drawing by successors I N Savage W H Striker and J C Lawrence awarded a gasoline range. Winners must pay the boy who drew the winning number one dollar. entries due by July 12. Draw order lists ten numbers from 1 to 10 with ticket numbers. Watch for the next Christmas premium from W V Hutchins & Son at 423 Clinton Street.
A large crowd on the island watched Defiance defeat Fort Wayne Blues 4 to 0. Jones pitched well for Defiance, Franzdorf Ryan and Long starred, and a rare fifth inning triple play impressed fans. The Colts also won twice at Diamond Glass Co. grounds, beating Cardinals 9 to 6 in the morning and topping Knights of Columbus 28 to 18 in the afternoon.
Charlies E. Smith of East Defiance is named to the infirmary directors board for the remainder of the year to fill the vacancy caused by John X. Smith's death. Delphos Savings and Loan files foreclosure petition on a $2,000 mortgage from Ellen Starr et al. Andrew Smith's will from Holgate avenue is admitted to probate. The northwest corner room of the courthouse near Clerk Gleason's office is being converted into a fireproof vault for valuable clerk's records.
Gov Harris expresses a wish to make a place for ex secretary Houck but has not decided the exact position. The statement indicates ongoing consideration without a final choice.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rodgers of Evansport spent Monday in the city, enjoying the outing and taking in local sights and activities.
Mayor Crowe moves his office again, from Watkins Bros to city hall then to the council chambers seeking better space. The council chamber desks were rearranged for more floor area and the mayor plans to send a notice declaring headquarters settled.
Mrs. Fred Nellis returned to Cleveland Tuesday after a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. 4. W. King. She was accompanied by Miss Ora King who will stay in Cleveland for several weeks.
Circulars from local business leaders state the Columbus Lake Michigan line now part of the Columbus and Eastern Traction Co will become a trolley line soon. The I C E plans 1 million pounds in improvements and new terminal stations at Dayton Columbus and Springfield. A map of the I C E system in Woodward's window draws attention as the first showing the C L M as part of it.
Thomas H. Tracy and Clarence Brown were sentenced to ten days in the county jail and Alexander L Smith fined 250 dollars for contempt of court by Judge Kin kade. All three acted as attorneys for the ice trust. The judge also overruled motions to release Breining, Miller and Watters, ice dealers, who remain in custody with sentence suspended until Thursday when circuit court convenes.
The board met in the health office Monday with Mains Minsel Rigrish and Health Officer Westrick and Policeman Eding present. Westrick reported six deaths for June including intestinal obstruction stillbirth apoplexy heart disease cerebral hemorrhage and a fatal incident from a buggy crash. one typhoid case. Bills totaling 47.32 were approved for Westrick Forst Wells Woodward Baker and Devault. An assistant sanitary policeman was appointed with Harman Yeager chosen at 1.50 per day for two months.
Miss Claudy and Arthur Mad dock visited their sister over Sunday. Chas Zimmerman has a new piano. A ice cream box social at Hartsburg drew many local youths. Helen Wilcox died of brain fever at Continental and was buried in Jeffersonville. The school board named Chas Pitcher to teach in Dist No 3. Alvan King brought home a bride from Payne and had a wagon accident en route. Frank Grau is ill.
Assistant Manager Woodrow of Continental Sugar Co notes 6,000 acres of sugar beets planted in Defiance County, centered around Hicksville Antwerp Payne and Edgerton with a top grower over eighty acres. Despite a dry summer the crop should thrive with long season delaying harvest until frosts. Beets shipped to Fremont factory this year may gain own refinery in Defiance next season. Hundreds of foreign laborers cultivate the crop in movable field dwellings, harvest set for late fall around October, with current signs pointing to a substantial yield and larger acreage next year.
The Ladies Aid Society of Bethel Christian Church expresses sorrow at the death of Sister Jennie Stucky who died while at her post. The resolutions offer condolence to her husband and family and pray for heavenly blessings. Petrea Bodenbender and Lucy Bodenbender sign for the society.
Brooksville residents share visits and family news. Samuel Dunbar from South Defiance spent Thursday with daughter Mrs. Laura Koeppe. Mrs. Figley and Mrs. Core report ill health at Sherwood. Elsie Figley visited Montpelier with grandparents. Zelma Garber visited Glenburg. Mr. Kerns of Ney called at his farm. Clara Herman stayed with sister Mrs. Lewis Boff. Wm. Pollock and family from Ney visited Wm. Figley. Mrs. John Figley is quite ill.
Readable fragments list assorted farm prices including rye, potatoes, lard, eggs, wheat, oats, barley, corn, hay, corn ear, chop feed, hides, ducks, and young stock. The text appears as an OCR rough draft with many garbled entries and missing figures.
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