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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1905
Page
9
A health advertisement claims Zoa Phora cures nervous disorders in women by regulating menses and relieving pain. It touts prolapse relief, stronger genital support, and revived nerve strength. The pitch promises dramatic weekly gains and offers a free fifty cent bottle to new users.
The Defense City bank increased its capital stock from 100000 to 250000 at a special stockholders meeting on Monday. $200000 was subscribed already. the rest will follow soon. No officers or directors change. J E Diffenbaugh named vice president. Two new directors added M H Eagen and J S Aisthorpe. Several new stockholders tied to Chicago and other cities visited the city Monday.
Local society notes report Mrs C A Decker and family visiting Belmore and several other residents returning from trips to Stryker Gypsum and Toledo. Elks reunion in Buffalo draws Defiance attendees while car and rail mishaps spark nearby coverage.
At Newark Ohio from July 24 to 29 the Ohio National Guard holds its annual state shoot. Private Ames of Company G leads the Sixth regiment’s qualifiers after top scores at Toledo on the 4th. If Ames cannot go, Art Heerdegen may stand in for Company G with substitutes named noting a one week event and mandatory reporting July 22.
Ottawa-Glandorf and Kemper Colts produced a pitcher’s duel as Blanchard and Smith held the others, with Ryan delivering three hits and three runs for the Colts. Colts won 4 to 0 aided by Ottawa errors, while Kreps to Fransdorf completed a double play. Harrison club of Toledo visits next Sunday for Kempers clash.
The circuit court upheld the law requiring the county to pay juror costs in all cases. Birchard A Hayes challenged the practice in two suits, arguing criminal costs fall to the state and civil cases should be borne by parties. Hayes plans to appeal to the supreme court.
Miles Crow was born August 21, 1825 in Columbia county and moved with his parents to Putnam county in 1834. He married Lana Schmidt around 1849 and had five children: Joseph T in Pioneer, Williams county. Mary Matilda Noff in Ayersville. Sarah Barbara Wynkoop in Continental. John G in Lyons. and Rachael Ann who died at age eight. He died Tuesday July 4, 1905 and is buried in Continental cemetery.
List of uncalled letters for the week ending July 4 1905 at Defiance Ohio includes Butler Cusson Goodrich Green Gruhl Irish Logan Murphy Mayo Peast and daily editor. Names for women and miss Morres Levien Sitter and others. If not called within 14 days letters go to dead letter office per law.
The Mirrche family extend heartfelt thanks to friends for tender sympathy and kind assistance during their hour of bitter sorrow.
In a Saturday rear end crash at Wa pakoneta a new car on a trial run collided with the regular car. Motorman Lafe Eastman of St Marys sustained a broken thigh and other serious injuries as air brakes failed on the new car and passengers were bruised.
A man who called himself Robert W Carroll claimed to be John W Gates’s confidential agent in wheat deals in Chicago and New York. He opened a wheat pool in Columbus promising a weekly five percent dividend for fifteen weeks, paid routinely, then disappeared with funds estimated from 2500 to 6000 dollars. His victims include numerous city and state employees.
Harry H Haynes of Toledo, a well known local figure, died in Watertown New York on Thursday at age 67. He was widely remembered for community service and leadership roles.
Poet and author of "'Tenting & the Old Camp Ground" Walter Kittredge died at his Reed's Ferry New Hampshire home Saturday after a long life. He gained fame for patriotic and rustic verse and was living as his years advanced.
Andrew Jones of Larue reports three valuable horses were struck by lightning and killed during a severe electrical storm Saturday.
In a fall from a load of hay near Bellefontaine, farmer William Adams sustained injuries described as total paralysis and likely fatal outcomes.
Daniel J Cornwell a longtime Hancock county resident died Friday at his Mortimer home aged 65 He served in the Civil War with the 21st OVI and had lived in the county all his life.
Former Lucas County sheriff Changes E Tuia has been declared insane and admitted to an asylum. His condition prompted authorities to place him under treatment, with court records noting mental health evaluation preceded the order for confinement.
A tornado struck Texas on the fifth, causing 26 fatalities and 50 injuries. Property losses are estimated at $200,000.
Noan W Snyper a retired businessman from Fremont died suddenly on the 5th while sitting in the shade on his porch. Heart disease caused the death.
A Thursday fire at Bartow and Kenvt's Urbana table factory caused a loss of 40000 dollars. Insurance covers part of the damage and fifty workers are laid off due to the incident.
A New York man asked a justice court to declare his wife insane because she cannot provide decent cooking for three children and himself on a weekly allowance of seventy cents.
Paul Deausseau aged 13 and Lewis Weinters aged 14 clashed Sunday when Weinters stabbed Deausseau in the neck. The wound narrowly missed the jugular and inflammation has set in in the vein. doctors fear possible fatal outcome.
A man identifying as W C Kelly of Toledo befriended Lima members of the Elks and Eagles and duped them with promises of a remittance. He borrowed several sums before disappearing.
John B Bang known as Chucksey, a Civil War veteran and Moni tor survivor of the Sultana explosion near Memphis, was found dead on Sunday on a street in Tiffin.
Chares W Gurney slept in a locked freight car in Toledo and was found in Madison Illinois semiconscious after being without food or water for sixty hours. He had been carried by the moving car to Madison from Toledo, a perilous travel event under dangerous conditions.
Jay Stally 14 and companions were at a quarry when a fuse they thought out exploded. Stally was hurled into the air, his face burned severely and both eyes likely destroyed. The incident highlights dangerous handling of blasting materials.
Miss ATLA May was bitten on the leg by a rattlesnake while picking raspberries near Marysville on the 5th. The limb swelled rapidly, a physician was summoned, and doctors believe her life may be saved.
Fire of unknown origin at Rhinehart Bros flour mill in Uniapolis destroys the mill and 3 500 bushels of wheat and 600 bushels of oats valued at 15000 with 7000 insurance. A nearby barn owned by Andrew Obler valued at 400 is also destroyed.
The trial over Charlotte M Hoyt's will concluded with a jury verdict upholding its validity. The document leaves the bulk of a $100,000 estate to Judge J F Bunn of Tiffin, ending weeks of local interest.
Mrs. Kate Cover awoke near midnight to a horse being beaten. While she was alone, a later check showed the meat house had been entered and six hams along with shoulders and bacon were stolen.
Detectives Peters and Cross arrested nine hobos on an eastbound fast freight at Bryan Thursday. Police found four razors three revolvers between 50 and 60 dollars in cash nearly 300 cartridges and two watches on the men. They were fined $2 and costs each and paid. Officers will hold them several days on suspicion.
While cutting wheat on the Foster farm near Fostoria William Fredericks discovered bags of copper totaling over 100 pounds. Authorities suspect the copper came from a Hocking Valley freight car recently robbed in the area.
Napoleon Sigal notes Dennis Donovan told the editor he would not seek state senate, even if unanimously offered, signaling a Republican victory mood this fall. Jamer Mumford thanks friends for sympathy and assistance in bereavement.
The B and O will sell excursion tickets from all points in Ohio to Put-in-Bay from July 10 through July 14 for one fare plus 25 cents round trip. Tickets are valid for return until July 17.
Ipward Nurenberger a civil war veteran from Bowling Green stands trial in Dakota for defrauding the government. He allegedly lured locals to homestead land then took deeds after living the required period paying them 200 dollars. Homesites ranged from 2000 to 3900 dollars. A federal grand jury indicted him on 13 counts and convicted on seven with many Bowling Green witnesses testifying directly.
Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates are on sale for trips to the west southwest and south on specific dates. Prospective travelers are advised to consult OC agents before arranging plans or call DJ Cargo D P A 369 Madison Ave Toledo, or L P Lewis D P A Chittenden Hotel Columbus.
The B and O runs a Sandusky excursion Sunday July 16 with round trip tickets at $1.00. Defiance departure at 5 45 am and Sandusky return at 6 pm. Cedar Point offers band concerts vaudeville shows boating and bowling plus a premier bathing beach.
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