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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
4
Mer Lear, $1. Long Distance Telephone No. 14 Northwestern Telephone No. 34
Mer Lear lists a charge of $1 for long distance telephone service and references telephone numbers 14 and 34 for Northwestern Telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Telephone
Ex-Congressman Donovan declines gubernatorial bid in Indiana
Ex congressman D D Donovan said he will not run for governor though urged by party leaders. He predicts Governor Herrick will win by at least 50,000 and will chair Henry county’s delegation at the state convention to nominate a strong candidate. Casper Crabs, 14, died of appendicitis at the K of P home in Springfield, a member there for eleven years, first death at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D D Donovan
Herrick
Casper Crabs
K of P
Springfield
Dachenbach Boy Dies of Black Diphtheria in Ohio Township
Clyde Dachenbach aged 18 died Sunday at home near Bellefontaine from black diphtheria. The illness has claimed a third life and all township churches have been closed for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Dachenbach
Bellefontaine
Drowning Reported Of Four Youths In Ohio Waters
Emer Weston, 13, drowned while bathing at Tiffin on Monday. Rank Wald Vogel also drowned at Akron on Sunday. Howard Moody and Harold Camp died at the same place on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emer Weston
Tiffin
Rank Waldvogel
Akron
Howard Moody
Harold Camp
Tragic Barnyard Death Near Bellefontaine
Mrs. Mary Herpron found her husband Jack son Herdron dead in the barnyard at their Bellefontaine home Monday. He had driven home and, while alighting from the buggy, his head became caught in the wheels and he strangled to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Herpron
Jackson Herdron
Bellefontaine
Topeka Joe Gang Member Convicted in Toledo Robbery Case
Lairt Le Wiltik alias T J Stewart convicted in federal court Toledo on robbing the West Toledo post office in 1901. He received a five year sentence as a member of the Topeka Joe gang which escaped from jail after their arrest for the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lairt le WiLtik
T J Stewart
Toledo
West Toledo
Toledo Woman Detained After Train Dream Episodes
Mrs. Raewaew Brians of Toledo followed her husband to Omaha for work and on a train dreamt she found him, awakening to a passing train and fearing he was taken. She was found mentally unsettled and placed in custody as the Toledo sheriff pursues Briggs and his wife on embezzlement charges.
Ohio Dalies banquet speaker attacks lobbying practice
A PRESS dispatch reports that Herrick criticized professional lobbying at the Associated Ohio Dalies banquet in Cedar Point on Saturday night. He urged other communities to oppose lobbying in legislative halls and urged swift reform with backing from Ohio’s press.
Sub treasury gold transfer to new Chicago federal building
About eighty tons of gold valued at 45 million dollars along with silver and currency totaling 10 million were moved from the old Sub Treasury to the new Federal Building in Chicago on Saturday. Every coin was counted before leaving the vault and sealed in 5000 dollar bags. Large bags containing 20,000 dollars were loaded into an express wagon and guarded by armed men as they were dispatched under government supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Federal
Johnsons Candidate In Cleveland Governor Race Turmoil
A dispatch describes Mayor Johnson debating support for governor nominees Judge Samuel M Hunter of Newark or Brand Whitlock of Toledo. Johnson sours Pattison ally Salen fights to avoid state politics as Johnson trims rivals and controls Cuyahoga delegation amid unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Samuel M Hunter
Newark
Brand Whitlock
Toledo
John M Pattison
Cleveland
Pattison
Salen
Cunty
Bellefontaine Grocer Sells Tobacco Over Religion
A Ranpaua, a Bellefontaine grocer, announces he will stop selling tobacco because he believes it is unclean per God’s word. The decision reflects personal ethics guiding business practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranpaua
Bellefontaine
Tragedy in Findlay: Carl Jacobs Found Dead
Carl Jacobs 12, son of Ed Jacobs a known Findlay resident, was found in a water pool Tuesday after not being missed. Authorities investigate the cause of death and confirm the victim is Carl Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Ed Jacobs
Findlay
Nomination of Judge D D Donnelly for Third Judicial District
Napoleon lawyer Judge D D Donnelly was unanimously nominated by the Democratic convention at Kent on Tuesday as candidate for judge of the third judicial district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D D Donnelly
Napoleon
Third Judicial District
Kent
Senator Dick Elected President of Guard Association
Senator Dick was elected president of the Inter-State National Guard Association at the annual convention in St. Paul Tuesday. The next meeting will be held in Washington in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-State National Guard Association
St. Paul
Washington
Wwe Book Sentenced to Five Years in Toledo Penitentiary
Wwe Book was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary at Toledo on Tuesday for breaking into a grocery store. He was captured with a plug of tobacco in his pocket that he had taken from the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Toledo
Life of Champaign County landowner John G Logan ends at home
John G Logan the county’s most extensive landowner died at his Urbana area home after a long life born there. He served as a National bank director and owned land spanning broad distances in Champaign County from one river road to another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G LoGan
Champaign County
Urbana
National Bank
Pike
Marysville Woman Jolly Died After Fall at 90
Mrs DruciLLaA JOLLY likely the town’s oldest resident died Monday at age 90 from injuries after a fall. She rose Sunday morning and was found bruised in the kitchen. physicians found no broken bones but she never recovered. She had lived in Marysville 33 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drucillaa Jolly
Marysville
Winn Seeks Democratic Nomination for Supreme Judge
Hon J W Winn of this city has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination as supreme judge. No other candidate is evident, and unless Walter B Ritchie of Lima is nominated for governor, Winn is likely to secure the nomination. Winn has been prosecutor of the county and a state representative, served on the city school board, and is noted for executive ability. He seeks the honor to showcase his wit and logic and bolster the ticket, though the author views it as largely symbolic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W Winn
Walter B Ritchie
Lima
Ohio
Winn
Excursion to Dayton by B and O for Ohio Christian Endeavor
The Baltimore and Ohio offers round trip excursion tickets from all Ohio points to Dayton on June 27 and 28 for the Ohio Christian Endeavor Union state convention. Tickets cost one fare plus 25 cents and are valid for return until July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Dayton
Ohio Christian Endeavor Union State Convention
City Council Holds Long Session in Regular Meeting
The Defiance city council met in regular session with all members present except McKnight. They approved the tax levy, accepted invitations to the American Municipal League in Toledo, and to dedicate the new Public Library. An ordinance funding sidewalks and a Jackson street sewer was passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKnight
Board of Tax Commissioners
Cameron
American Municipal League
Toledo
Wayne Street
Maumee River
Fifth Streeet
Hill
W D Hill
Ralston
City
Eding
R H Gleason
Jackson Street
Sutphen
Defiance College
Seven Poisoned In Sun dinner at Calland Home
Seven people near Spring Hill in Urbana were poisoned at a home of Wm Calland. The Sun day dinner contents were sent to Columbus for analysis. Seven were unconscious for hours but are recovering. Near-death cases included Mr and Mrs Wm Calland Mrs Newton Calland and child two Couch children and Rachel Heath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Wm. Calland
Columbus
Newton Calland
Charles Couchman
Rachel Heath
Spring Hill
County
Horse spooks motorcyclist sending Traxlers through drug store
George Traxler and wife were driving east of Montpelier when a frightened horse bolt from a motorcycle rider Alfred Fandy of Bryan. The horse dashed through Main Street hitting the alley past Collins drug store, breaking a plate glass window, and jawing into the store as giant fire crackers exploded. Mr Traxler suffered badly cut wrists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
George Traxler
Alfred Fandy
Bryan
Main Street
Collins’ Drug Store
Traxler
Mr Traxler
Man wounded in flight escape scene described
The report recalls a man wounded in a chaotic flight where a cut severed the radial artery. He led his wife away, but she escaped uninjured aside from a bad shaking up.
Panama Canal Chief Engineer John Wallace to Resign
John F Wallace chief engineer of the Panama Canal Zone has sailed for Washington and will not return. He intends to resign though no reason is given and his relations with superiors are said to be pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F Wallace
Panama Canal Zone
Washington
Saloon Keepers in Sycamore Pact for Two-Week Closure
Three village saloon keepers in Sycamore sign a written agreement to close their taverns for two weeks. The move aims to gauge how a potential local option election, possible within 30 days, could impact business. The experiment will be closely watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Long Flight by Night Warblers Begin Spring Delays
In May, small birds migrate mainly at night while daytime feeds and rests. Warblers fluttering in treetops one day do not guarantee they stay the next. Phobe bes, song sparrows, meadow larks, and bluebirds arrive early as snow melts and south hills warm, signaling spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Nicholas
North Baltimore arsonist Bryant released on bail
Wm S Bryant, alleged North Baltimore arsonist, is released on 2000 bail in Bowling Green. His wife and Mrs. Belle Copus stand surety. Bryant plans to fight arson charges through all courts. Richcreek, co defendant, remains free and alleges Bryant’s innocence. Neither man arraigned. cases likely deferred to next common pleas term. Mrs Richcreek exonerates Bryant blaming Richcreek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
Wm S Bryant
North Baltimore
Belle Copus
Bryant
Harrison
Richcreek
Reece
Common Pleas Court
Jerome Richcreek
Love feast attendees and local visits reported
Miss Sadie Noffsinger Dora Berger Nella King and others attended the love feast at Dupont. Wm Snyder and Andrew McDonald visited North Creek after Saturday. Miss Hattie Dicus and others visited Mr. Berger's home Wednesday. Tom Maddock of Putnam County was in the area on business Wednesday. The Sister Sewing Circle will meet at Mrs. Wm Snyder's home on Thursday, June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Noffsinger
Dora Berger
Nella King
Albert King
John Noffsinger
Elmer Caylor
Charley Reed
Charley Snyder
Arthur Kitnner
Dupont
Wm Snyder
Andrew McDonald
North Creek
Hattie Dicus
Mr. Berger
Tom Maddock
Putnam County
Wm.Snyder
Local News Summary From Bryan Area Events
Farmers and residents report visits and travels including E O Stone and wife to Bryan, Mrs James Headley visiting Mr and Mrs Wilson Headley, and Mrs Obryan of Mark Center visiting her daughter. A large crowd attended Uncle Tom's Cabin, haying and building work noted, and a funeral for Mr and Mrs Brown in Edgerton. Joseph Lighter dies after a blood vessel rupture while doing chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jubilee Singers
E O Stone
Bryan
James Headley
Wilson Headley
P N Richardson
Bercaw
Richard Knight
Wm. Yeagley
Lee
Tom
Obryan
Mark Center
Hornish
Anna
Thouro
Florence
Maud
Laura Lord
Brown
Edgerton
W G Lord
Logan
Joseph Lighter
Japan's War on Disease in the Army
Newsonic account by Lance Newcomb McGee details medical progress in the Japanese armed forces during the Manchuria and Yalu campaigns. Typhoid cases were dramatically suppressed due to sanitation, germ destroying creosote, and strict isolation of cases at Hiroshima base and on hospital ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiroshima
Yalu River
Manchuria
The
Yalu
Kuroki
Oku
Great Base Hospital
Japan
Spain
Kuropatkin
Lance Newcomb McGee
Cenary
Canton Welcome at Ohio Sunday School Convention
Judge Henry W Harter greets delegates for Canton and Stark County. He stresses education, lawful enforcement, and public sentiment shaping law. The piece lists hospitality, program plans for Hicksville in August, and names from the Democratic state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W Harter
Canton
Stark County
Ohio Sunday School Association
Piano Dealer Promises Low Prices Through Factory Direct Purchases
Noting since 1800 this dealer buys shed from factories in great quantities to cut costs. The sale system minimizes expense, a benefit to buyers, with many customers testifying. The claim continues that they have sold more than the previous figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Whitney & Currier piano sale in Defiance
The Whitney and Currier Co. invites customers to inspect a fine line of pianos at its Defiance Ohio store located at 425 Clinton Street. A. W. Fuller, manager, notes prices are affordable with terms to suit the purchaser and reminds patrons that pianos are available at all prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Defiance
Clinton Street
Whitney & Currier Co
A. W. Fuller
Mgr
Community Notes From Defiance Area Sunday
Germany Tiffin Miss Metz of Defiance hosted Flora Craine Sunday. Local families list visits and social events including Johnson McCord’s Friday gathering and Children's Day at the UB church. Epworth League attendees at Bryan last week. others visiting parents, hay delivery, road horse sale for $165, and building projects noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Metz
Defiance
Flora Craine
Charley
Emma Ganstiller
Stryker
Johnson McCord
Charen
Sunda
Alma Peterson
Flora Daine
Eva Tittle
O P Gates
EO Schultz
Emma Stock
Bryan
Peter
Jewel
Ottle Nell
Ciolona
Miss Hanawalt
Columbus
Jacob Linebrink
H L Stock
J P
Evansport news notes include visits and earthworks
Local social scene is summarized with visits from O Spangler and Ernest Henry from Defiance, Ed Hoover home hosted by John Paxton and wife at Stryker, and Mort Hall family at Mrs H's parents. A Grange Hall baseball win boosts Evansport, and multiple residents travel to nearby towns for events and funerals.
Special Trains for Epworth League to Missouri River Route
Special trains leave Chicago on July 3 and 4 via the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line. Personally conducted through without change on the only double track railway to the Missouri river. Official route for Ohio Indiana Michigan Western Pennsylvania Wisconsin and others. Low rate tickets from all points. Send for illustrated itineraries to A F Cleveland 235 Superior St Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Chicago
Union Pacific & Northwestern
Missouri River
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Cleveland
Superior St
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