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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
10
Special to Express reports a deadly family murder at the Grove farm near Napoleon Henry County. Roy Grove 18 killed his siblings Ida 16 and Alfred 13 then took his own life leaving a burning barn and a coroner’s inquiry.
A major blaze struck Stanley nine miles east of town on Wednesday afternoon, destroying two barns and a saw mill. The Douty property lost barn and mill valued at 1500 dollars without insurance, while Ort’s barn and contents, with ten hogs, also burned for about 1500 dollars insured. The fire, kicked by a strong wind and flying embers, could not be contained by available departments.
August Schultz and Callie Woodward were married Thursday at 8 p m in a private ceremony performed by Rev Mueller. The vows took place at a home on Washington street with only immediate family and close friends present. The couple is wished a long and prosperous married life.
The article notes the name Chase, made famous by Dr. A. W. Chase for his Receipt Book and Dr Chase's Nerve Pills, is now used by imitators to sell medicines claiming nerve and brain benefits. It warns readers about counterfeit products advertised at Woodward's and urges caution against deceptive claims.
H M Bacon assistant superintendent of the registry system visited the city and announced registry service on Wabash train No 5 from Toledo to this city and on to St Louis and western points. He praised the system’s safety and urged people to register matter with letter carriers as safely as at the post office. The department handled over 19,000,000 pieces last year.
Special train to San Francisco via Chicago and North Western Bay leaves Chicago Tuesday July 9 at 1159 pm. Stops at Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs and Salt Lake with scenic Rocky and Sierra Nevada views. Tour limited and directed by Tourist Department price 50 dollars round trip with return route choices. Send stamp for illustrated itinerary to D W Aldrich 2384 Superior Street Cleveland Ohio.
The German Lutheran Synod opened with President Theo Meier of Toledo presiding and Rev. C. Schwan as chaplain. Reports were read and assigned to committees. New arrivals include Rev. J Deindorfer of Waverly Iowa and Rev. C Trottengeier of East Saginaw Michigan. Community notes mention illnesses, a new milk wagon, property improvements, and various marriages and legal actions.
The Daily Express exclusive reports the arrest of Geo Hasselwerth for violating U S postal rules by sending printed matter through the mails. He posted $500 bail and faces a Tuesday hearing. The incident may yield a small fine and costs, with sympathy from friends.
The Corpus Christi jubilee year celebration unfolded in city Catholic churches with flowers, a parish parade, and prayers at St. John's on Jackson Street. Catholics are to complete 60 church visits for plenary indulgences, with inter-church marches counting as thirty days. The Sunday procession drew notable attention.
Capt. F. M. Fanning of the Toledo office arrested Geo. Hasselswert, Clinton street saloon keeper, for sending obscene literature through the mail. Indicted by the U.S. grand jury in Toledo, he mailed an obscene advertising card to a Chicago party, but failed to name the recipient. He is to be arraigned Monday, facing up to 5000 dollars fine or 10 years in prison or both.
The park commission plans to remove the block houses on the Ft. Defiance site, built for the Centennial celebration of the fort. Citizens funded their construction with trees and labor as a tribute to General Wayne. If torn down, the timbers will be sold for the city treasury. removal follows city council suggestion.
The annual commencment of the Florida schools, led by Principal Prof. Shoe maker, occurred Saturday night in a pleasant affair. Graduates included Fred Swine hart, Bessie King, Emma Len hart, Person Andrews, Nora Trav is, and Mattie King. Defiance locals attended as Napoleon Mandolin club provided music.
The Republicans of the First ward met in caucus and chose delegates to the county convention on Saturday June 15. Delegates include Dey Ayers W C Burke Elmer Blair Wm Helpman W W Wood J P Buffington P E Helpman C B Squire Wm Kirtley L E Beardsley L E Myers F Ferguson R T Betts A Groney Sr 8S J Bowen P Corbet Wm Geiger Harry Brinsmade F S Bowlby Wm Aschbacher Wm Etchen Sam Etchen Geo Roberts John Marshall J W Lynde Fred Mangas James Hopple Geo D Edgar Wm Kleinhen Alternates include O A Frick G W Deatrick Cal Andrews C C Kuhn Frank Burton J J Reynolds H H Moliencup B J Emery W G Lehman H B Harris Walter Shelly E F Aldrich C W Butler Wm Bechel G W Watkins H W Myers Chas Marshall John Stickley Jacob Smith Jas Hocket Sam Myers Peter Mangas R L Watson B B Thomas A W Duel Wm Hinkins Wm Marcellus Chas Marcellus Cliff Osborn
The H. P. Miller Co advertises 100000 pounds of wool offered at the highest market price. This notice highlights a large wool sale and the firm’s purchasing terms.
Wm Shuler of Findlay and Miss Evan Siferd of Defiance county wed at the M E parsonage Wednesday June 5. Rev E D Whitlock officiated. The couple plans to reside in Findlay where Mr Shuler runs a business.
A brief family note promotes Jell-O as a quick two minute dessert option with no baking required.
In Common pleas court Huston trustee case and sale funds held by receiver W R Faben were discussed as two years of appeals linger. County commissioners move to establish the German road. road petitions, injunctions, and viewer appointments are noted along with burials committee rules and revised lists across wards and townships.
Instructions describe making individual shortcakes with flour baking powder salt and fats, forming a dough, baking, then split and filled with crushed sweetened berries. The recipe emphasizes minimal handling and serving with optional creams or sauce.
In common pleas court Monday the state on B F Streifing charged with perjury. Streifing, a Ft Wayne detective, testified against Walter Walz who was discharged, Streifing indicted. Jurors called and eight witnesses for the state, fourteen for the defense. Williams county commissioners signed bonds in the joint Fisher ditch case. County funds and miscellaneous fund details list multiple June transactions and payments for witness fees, juror fees, and court costs.
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