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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
4
Postoffice notice from Defiance Ohio lists mailing details for the Daily Evening Edition. Dates and carrier delivery to city districts are noted with subscription rates: 10 cents weekly, 3 dollars yearly outside city, six months one dollar mail, three months. Telegraph and telephone numbers are provided for contact.
William Kirtley Jr., renominated for the Ohio Public Works Board, attended the Columbus convention where acclamation sealed his renomination amid large crowds. He joined the Canton meeting of the United Commercial Travelers and marched to McKinley’s tomb with his son Guy. The event featured Taft and Herrick speeches, and Wm Kirtley urged the election of White and Jones to state committees.
David Kesson a longtime Wood County resident of 57 years died at his home in Pemberville Sunday aged 73.
W L Davis vice president and C D Bachtel cashier of the defunct Canton State bank were arrested Tuesday and charged with embezzlement. It is expected other charges will be filed.
Mayor Weaver of Philadelphia prevails as United Gas Improvement Co withdraws its offer to advance 25 million dollars for control of the municipal lighting plant.
Ohio circuit court judge Linn W Hay died in Battle Creek on Saturday at age 49. A Sandusky native, he was appointed circuit judge in 1899 and won election in 1900 for a six year term.
At a Kent convention Saturday the Hardin county Democrats debated and defeated proposals to instruct delegates for John M Pattison for governor and for Judge Michael Donnelly for judicial posts.
James T Blackwood, a farmer near Erie Pennsylvania, was kicked in the face beaten and burned by three men who took 1000 dollars in money after failing to disclose his hiding place.
Robert T. Larkins, a prominent young man and manager for Fremont Home Telephone Co., shot himself with a 38 caliber pistol at a secluded spot near the cemetery. He rode to the location on his bicycle and fired three shots into his body.
Joun C Crou Nu Levy pleaded guilty in Lima to making false entries to the county auditor while serving as surveyor. Prosecutor refused two other indictments and demanded the full penalty. Levy’s 17 year old son was sentenced to Mansfield penitentiary days earlier.
Hicksville residents host visitors from Toledo St Louis and Fort Wayne while a Sunday ball game between Leland Giants and Garrett ends 10 to 5 for the Giants. Memorial services in the ME church honor the dead as locals travel and remodel homes and a railroad job awaits Earl Hatter.
Charley Weber nears slate roofing on new barn while others report slate roofs and church services. A 2-year-old colt breaks a leg after a kick. Mrs Dreher is sick. Curis Vollmer roofed his kitchen with slate. Crago travels to buy eggs for Bryan Produce. Wess Shong works as carpenter with a building contract near Antwerp. Distemper among horses is common but no deaths.
Memorial day observances honored fallen soldiers as GAR VA and auxiliary members placed flowers at cemeteries. A Defiance parade led by Marshal John W Myers included police, firemen, and Co G 6th ONG&G in khaki. At the monument, wreaths were laid and taps sounded, followed by a program at the opera house with addresses by L I E Beardsley and John Spook, a Lincoln reading, and school chorus performances.
Mr and Mrs Henry Marshouse visited in Florida Sunday. Mrs Tom Upthegrove of Paulding county visited her parents Sunday. Bennett Bros. is making a well for Martin Kopf. Ross Wiler and A Baden held a law suit before Squire Boyde Tuesday.
A boy lost part of his middle finger after a hog attack while playing in the orchard with Fred Scharnika’s family. Willie Geiger from Toledo visited from Saturday to Monday. Lewis Scharnika expects masons to start his new house foundation this week. George Minnie and Emma Smith of Brunersburg spent the weekend here. Mr and Mrs F W Dickman and son visited Brunersburg Sunday. Chas Horning of Logansport Ind attended his brother-in-law’s funeral at Liberty Center and visited relatives here Sunday. A girl has come to stay at Conrad Zachrish’s home.
In Defiance on May 24 Mrs A W Fuller and Miss Dot Brechbill called. Also Anna and Verona Clemmens and Tena Deatrick from Defiance visited. John A Sheffield called Wednesday. David Kemmerer, who ran away Sunday night, was brought back Wednesday by Hicksville Marshal Bly. Mrs Geo Williams and Mrs Jennie Miller from Defiance called Friday May 26. Rollin Reese and Bertha Smith from Defiance visited Alice Leaders on May 28.
A W King and Son offers blue serge coats and vests available in all sizes.
Public notice lists daily office hours from 10 to 12 a m and 3 to 5 p m with additional evening hours 7 to 8 p m for consultations and services. The schedule emphasizes morning and late afternoon access to staff.
A sequence of property transfers is listed, naming buyers and sellers across multiple townships. Items include deeds from the sheriff to Harmon Miller, J J Sandusky to J W Garrett, and many others detailing lots in Phelps second addition, Enterprise add, Old plat, Aud plat, and surrounding parcels. Transfers mention villages such as Hicksville and Ayersville, with prices and lot numbers noted for numerous parcels.
Louis Slentz born January 28 1831 in Wurtemburg Germany died May 24 1905 at his home aged 74 years 3 months 27 days His parents moved to Medina county as infants and he later settled in Henry County living in Pleasant township and Liberty township He married Margaret Hornung in 1856 producing ten children nine living one deceased He joined the German ME church at New Bavaria in 1858 and remained a member A husband father and citizen he leaves a wife nine children 19 grandchildren two brothers and many friends Funeral was held at Olive Chapel Saturday morning with Rev Shank of Liberty Center officiating.
At the senatorial Democratic convention in Van Wert on Wednesday T M Berry of Van Wert was renominated by acclamation. Dr WM Denmann of West Unity was also nominated on the first ballot with 127 votes to 107 for Geo Phillips of Celina.
Democratic caucuses selected delegates for the senatorial convention of the 22.1 district to be held at Van Wert on the 31st and the Third Judicial district at Kenton on June 20. In several wards and townships, attendance was light and enthusiasm muted, with detailed lists of chairmen secretaries judicial and senatorial delegates and their alternates for First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward Mark and Noble townships.
Evansport residents report routine visits and local errands with Miss Lou and Lydia Cameron, Flora Miller, and many from Bryan and Defiance. Memorial Day services featured cemetery decorations, ME church program, and an eloquent tribute by Congresssman W W Campbell. The article also mentions a wagon accident at King's sandpit and a fatal incident involving Ida Snider and Gertie Bowdle.
Elmer Caylor spent Saturday and Sunday in Miller City. Elvy Ort purchased a new rubber tired buggy. Ray mond Heister has a very sick horse. Al Noffsinger and wife were called to Continental because of sickness and death of her brother in law Mr Winecoop. John Caylor and Wm Snyder traveled to Paulding county on business. Al Noffsinger lost a fine horse Tuesday night. J M Myers is moving in the Pearly Milhouse in Highland township. Martin Snyder of Paulding county visited his brother Wm Snider on Friday.
Advertisement claims rheumatism gout backache and acid poison stem from kidney trouble and that Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea goes directly to the seat of the disease and cures when all else fails priced at 35 cents by Weisenburger Bros.
A young daughter arrives at Guy Amadon home while Mrs T F Moore and family visited Milford. Wm Craig family visited Nathan Moore Sunday. Miss Alice Reas visited sister Emma Anderson near Gravel Corner. Clyde Lindsey visited Hicksville Friday to Monday. Thurman Shull family Coburntown visited Chas Mod ford Sunday. Gien Hootman of Hicksville works for uncle P B Hootman. Ronk Clifford Lawmaster Adrien Fitz Charles and Charley Mannon have phones at home. Children’s day exercises set at U B church in law Sunday and at Christian Chapel Sunday evening.
The County Boxwell commencement will be held at Sherwood on June 17 1905 at 2 o'clock pm. All graduates are expected to be present to receive their diplomas. Board Ex.
Nellie Krontz of Gladwin County Michigan, with unknown current address, is notified that Frank Krontz filed June 1 1906 in Defiance County Ohio Probate Court for divorce accusing willful absence and gross neglect of duty. Respondent must answer or demur by July 14 1905 or petition may be heard after July 11 1905. Dated June 1 1905 George W Killey Attorney for Plaintiff.
In the matter of the estate of Aram Viers deceased the executor filed in Defiance County Probate Court a request for authority to sell and settle claims. The notes include a 1893 sum from Jane and Peter Wilts for 0 with 8 percent interest and another 1893 note for 3500 at 5 percent, plus a 25 note dated 1293 at 8 percent. The hearing is set for July 1 1905 at 9 am.
Society notes describe luncheon in honor of Mrs Hopkins Holgate of Washington DC, a June 28 Chicago wedding planned for Miss Lottie Shead and Mr Vernon White, and local gatherings. Readers recall Defiance ties, birthdays for Marguerite Kegel with honors to Letha Mae Kegel and Chester Ensign, plus several guests from Des Moines Kankakee and Wayne Street.
The Sorosis club held a profitable meeting at Mrs. J Daoust’s home with a long program on Empress Josephine and German unity. Mrs. Roe of Des Moines and Mrs. William C. Kegel hosted guests with floral decor, refreshments, and a social session.
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