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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
4
Simon Timbers, a pioneer resident of Van Wert County, died at his home near Middlepoint Sunday at age 61. Funeral arrangements await announcements.
R A Bearp and R C Lemmon of the Hygeia Ice Co Toledo plead guilty in criminal court Monday to a conspiracy against trade. In Bucyrus a farmer Joan Topp was struck by a passenger train crossing a railroad, badly cut and internally injured. The team was killed.
Tur R. E. Morris Hoop Co. of Wooster buys the Eagle stave plant in Lima and plans consolidation at Lima with increased capital.
J. W. Johnson, with Ed Nichols editor of the Wapakoneta Democrat, appointed Johnson's assistant, assumed control of the State Printer office on Monday. Mark Slater states he will pursue the case in court.
Mrs Moses Kaufman wife of a wealthy Sioux Falls brewer was arrested Tuesday on a serious charge. Agnes Poireis a domestic worker died and autopsy showed numerous cuts and bruises alleged to have been inflicted by her mistress during a fit of temper.
A Paris reporter offered John D. Rockefeller $1000 for a 15 minute interview calculating his rate at $4 000 an hour. Rockefeller's son in law met the reporter and refused the request with laughter.
While walking with her parents and Hazel Coonan in Newburg New York a large tree toppled. Jane M Bunn a 24 year old from West Union Ohio and an Oxford graduate was killed. Her mother was seriously hurt and Miss Coonan suffered a broken leg.
In Pittsburg, attorneys for Cassie assert she is not the famous Madame Devere. They say her family is reputable and Cassie sought riches, adopting a scheme tied to the death of Andrew Carnegie, implying she might have gained leverage if Carnegie had died.
In a memorable baccalaureate address at the State University of Iowa, John J. Keene, archbishop of the Dubuque diocese, declared the sectarian age of religion was passing and would be replaced by unification in thought and action. He argued socialism without Christianity loses its aim, and Christian socialism alone can do any good.
Arthur Gallimore of St Marys was arrested by Chief Seibert for stealing hides and pleads guilty. He had evaded police by returning only on stormy nights for a month. The horse and buggy used to return were also stolen from Kossuth and he is bound over for horse stealing. Unable to post an $800 bond, he is jailed.
The Republican party marks its golden jubilee June 17 to 19 at Musical Fund Hall Philadelphia with a parade review and lectures. Commander John C Fremont and Fremont Jr attend. Lincoln voter memorial Sunday presided by Governor Pennypacker with addresses by Speaker Cannon and Colonel A K McClure. Ohio delegates announced E A Palmer Chas J Thompson A H Hester H S Back listed for district representation.
Special to Express. At Pequa, six miles from Lancaster, eleven men were killed and five injured when a dynamite factory building owned by C. B. McAbee & Co. exploded on Saturday. Seven girls in a remote wing survived. the other eleven buildings were destroyed except the one where the girls worked. Unknown York county residents were driving away with dynamite when the blast occurred. No horses or wagons survived. The cause remains unknown.
Indictments against five bridge companies and five agents ended with Judge Reed finding them guilty and fining each $500. The firms named are The Massillon Bridge Co Canton Bridge Co King Bridge Co Bellefontaine Bridge Co and Mt. Vernon Bridge Co with agents W N Cleveland H C Webster Harry G Hammond H W Lyons and J H Hilton.
The city of Defiance filed in the U S Circuit Court of Appeals an appeal from the federal court judgment ordering it to pay the Defiance Water Company 40096 for rents of plugs and water supplies. The city contends several errors in the decision.
The Firemen's Convention committee received a telegram from Toledo inviting a large turnout including a brass band and possible attendance by Mayor Brand Whitlock. Thirty five bands and 2500 firemen expected in parade with route to be decided by Saturday. Increased police and patrols requested for convention day. Local notes report visits, family news, and community events across Defiance area including Mt Zion cemetery, Children’s Day, and local travels.
Fifteen lightly used organs, overhauled and repaired in first class condition. Prices and terms to suit purchaser. Whitney & Currier Co Defiance Branch 425 Clinton St. G R Cobatu Manager.
Celina June 11 Henry Thalman aged 74 was instantly killed by a Lake Erie & Western passenger train Saturday evening as he walked along the track toward his business place. He recently moved from Texas and once lived in Sidney.
Dr W G Kishler a wealthy retired physician over eighty was arrested by a state game warden after a net was found in his stable near the Grand reservoir bulkhead His arrest caused indignation among residents of St Marys yesterday the event followed a farm residence
Montpelier Indiana’s A E Watkins won the inter-society oratorical contest at Defiance College on Tuesday evening. Miss Mary Chaney of New Guilford Indiana was a close second. Speakers urged education, social reform, and higher standards of living amid music numbers and college events scheduled for Thursday.
The program includes a class address to be delivered in the morning and an alumni banquet in Trowbridge hall that evening as part of the college events.
Frank Smith born Stark county January 19 1847 died Dimondale Michigan May 28 1906. He moved with parents to Seneca county at age two and married Mary Inman October 24 1873. They lived in Defiance county 1886 to 1903 then moved to their present home. Eight children were born. five survive Burt Ralph Joe Curt and Jessie Moats with their mother. He left many relatives and friends to mourn.
Blanche Craine Fay Reth mel visited at Bryan Saturday. St Johns M E church will hold their children day exercises Sunday evening. Emma Stock attended the Ohio U convention at Marietta last week. Erman Peterson at tending college at Angola spent the weekend with his parents. Anne Linebrink went to Paulding to live with aunt Mrs Henry Radabaugh. E O Schultz sports a new rubber tire buggy. Mr and Mrs Frederick Keller mire and granddaughter Ruth Neiderhauser called in Stringtown last week. Florence Schultz returned to Defiance after vacation. Ezra Rethmel wife and son Harry of Stryker with Mr and Mrs Anderson Hall and two children with Mrs Call Hall and family visited Charles Petersons Sunday. Rev Guenther of Defiance called Grandmother Peterson and Grandmother Gruber last. John Peter and baby spent Sunday with the parents.
The Boehner Ice Company unveils a handsome new wagon rolling through town, attracting attention from residents and customers alike as a fresh display of their service fleet.
An eastern paper reports a broad Wabash finances overhaul may issue about 200 million dollars in first mortgage bonds to retire debenture A and B and other securities. Potential upgrades include double tracking from St. Louis to Chicago and Decatur to Toledo, affecting the Defiance division where the Hannibal branch joins the main line.
Sunday visits include Edna Ensign in Paulding county. Fourth of July celebration planned at R. S. Ensign residence. Otto Conley and Walter Ensign attended the State S S convention in Marietta. Jonas Kline built a windmill last Friday. Lost Creek Tigers to play Farmer Js Saturday. Children’s Day postponed to June 17 at Lost Creek church. F P Davis windmill topples. barn moved off foundation. Lincoln Edwards orchard damaged. Barn Stone repairing and building a new barn. Basement completed 80 by 40. Sime Mavis’ barn carpenters finished Friday.
Henry Nipper aged 65 a widower and notable Minster resident was found dead in his room yesterday. The coroner ruled heart disease as the cause. Nipper long manufactured wooden shoes for which Minster is famed and was widely known as the wooden shoe man.
In Toledo on June 11 Frank Hafley aged 11, son of a widow, drowned near the Maumee clubhouse while four boys rowed a rocking boat. Eye witnesses say the youths rocked the boat. it is unclear if the rocking was intentional or caused by shifting seats.
Grain prices include wheat cash 86 and July 85, corn cash 55 and July 54, oats 40 down to 38, rye numbers 65 and 61, clover seed 5.75 and 6.55. Hog values range from 6.20 to 6.75 with mediums and workers near 6.35 to 6.80. Cattle show pours of 4.55 to 5.75 for steers, feeders 3.65 to 4.40, cows 3.00 to 4.50, bulls 3.00 to 4.00. Calves 5.25 to 6.00, veals 5.40 to 7.25. Sheep and lambs mix 4.25 to 7.50. East Buffalo receipts noted and market activity described as active and firm.
Notice to contractors from Defiance County Ohio states proposals in writing will be received July 9 1906 at 10 am for concrete abutments for the Dey Bridge over the Tiffin River in Noble township section 2. Plans and specifications at the fire Engineer's office OHAS Keene. Dated June 11 1906.
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