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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
4
Hancock county farmer J Wisk and his wife with six children suffer scarlet fever. four year old Orrol Swantusch drowns in a Toledo cistern. Rev J S Apams aged 83, a noted Delaware minister, dies. Justin Alpschul a Toledo boy, 6, struck by a streetcar and dies within hours.
The article reports Senators Lamb and Beatty opposing Gov. Pattison's planned slate of appointments. Lamb warns against cheap politicians pushing through selections before senate review, while Beatty blasts Garber's machine slate and vows senate scrutiny. Garber returns to Washington.
Valentine Martin of near Wapakoneta suffered injuries when a heavily loaded wagon ran over him, breaking both legs above the knee. The incident details are reported from the scene with no further medical updates available.
Frep Suedeman a 65 year old section hand for the Lake Shore railroad was run down by a switch engine and instantly killed at Air Line Junction on Monday.
Police seized 1580 pounds of oleo margarine and arrested George Smith in Toledo for having and selling same without proper branding. Detroit also reported large seizures last week. A letter to Marion Catholics claiming to be from the Pope caused parish alarm prompting Father Denning to repudiate it at Sunday masses.
Avretius Scutorrt of Bowling Green files a cross petition to his wife’s divorce action alleging illness and inability to work as a farmer due to years of handling house duties while managing farm interests. The wife asserts cruelty.
Tuk county commissioners notify Fre mont officials that the 100 foot high water works stand pipe in the courthouse park must be removed. Erected 24 years ago at a cost of $25,000, the board says no permission was granted and that the structure is in dangerous condition.
The Cash Buyers' Union First National Co operative Society based in Chicago, capital 5 000 000, with 150 employees and claims totaling about 700,000, was placed in receivership after postal authorities found stock sales statewide and a bank balance under 100. Receivers estimate assets not exceeding 300 000 with annual business claimed over 1 000 000 and early year receipts 260 000. Stockholders paid 10 each with promised dividends of 10 per year.
Sheriff Jim Shinabarger of Wauseon captured Edward J Pfeiffer a fire bug tied to a 1883 arson for $800 insurance. Pfeiffer confessed detailing Morrison Page gang profits and named others, with authorities tracing the group through Fulton County ties and the Chadbourn North Carolina lead.
Robert McDonaud a 63 year old farmer living near Findlay was found dead in his bed Sunday morning. Police said no foul play is suspected and the case is being treated as an unattended death.
Frank Rudy of near Sidney reports a barn fire that killed two horses, six head of cattle, 200 chickens, and destroyed hay, corn, fodder and implements, totaling a loss around 1500 dollars.
At a New York convention of the Dress makers Protective Association of America a speaker urged women to raise the chin and control facial muscles to avoid a double chin. She warned against chin straps and explained rubbing fat changes neck appearance and can create a triple chin.
Mrs Sumner Shelly of Toledo is the guest of Mrs T T Shaw during a social visit.
The bill approved by the House of Representatives in Washington creates the Lake Erie and Ohio Ship Canal Company with an authorized capital of 60 million dollars.
A series of property transfers lists numerous transactions with buyers and sellers, including parcels in Evansport Hicksville Brunersburg Defiance and Milford. The transfers involve prices ranging from 50 to 10800 dollars and include lots and tracts such as 13 a Farmer 58a sec 19 Mark and 40a sec 19 Mark.
Brooksville guests included Mrs J O Wissler Mrs MM Cameron Mrs John Peterson and Mrs Charles Brown at the Children's home Thursday. M D Hall moved to a Defiance area farm during the week with Daniel Partee and Charles Garlinger relocating to Partee's former farm. Madblen Garber to move to Kerns farm Edith Figley held a carpet rag sewing gathering Tuesday. About thirty neighbors joined J C Herman Thursday evening for social chat and a bountiful supper.
Jesse Monacer, aged 75, living near Iberia, shot himself in the head with a shotgun. The act followed worry over a mouth cancer affliction, officials said.
Railroads press renewed legal challenge to the two cent fare bill with attorneys arguing the law is unconstitutional and capable of being struck down.
On March 3 a sale at the John Rannel farm one mile north of Sherwood features one car of well broken horses drivers and draught horses three to eight years old. They come straight from harness for shipping and are guaranteed sound with no lameness wind or disease.
Columbus officials report a plan to appropriate 250000 dollars to open the Miami and Erie canal from lake to Ohio river for power canal boats. The boats are 80 feet long with 15 inch draught, 50 horsepower engines, and can move 6 mph. Eight boats already run between Dayton Middletown and Cincinnati, promising cheaper short haul freight and payback through tolls.
Blanch Walker is home for a few days. Mrs Ferguson and Ada visited with the former's son Saturday. Mrs Robert Rentz seen in Ney Monday. A G Cronk in Ney Monday. Wm Stripe in Bryan Friday. AJ and M P Yarlet seen in Defiance Friday. Cary Nicely returned to Toledo. Clifford Schmaltz of Defiance spent Sunday with Frank Wisda. Frank and Martha Persin welcome a baby girl. Will Mock in Defiance Tuesday. F Goller seen in New
J C Snider and Harvey Fribley were in Continental for events on Friday and Saturday. T E Snider and R O Palmer visited Defiance Saturday, Nick Ruffer there Friday. J N King conducted business in Hamlet and Holgate Friday. Property swaps occur as C H Partee buys the hotel and Rogers grocery and meat markets, Paxton & Son and Rogers exchange sites. Sidison Snider of Toledo visits family. several Defiance callers and visitors noted.
A man traveling with family and another driver escapade on rural grade near town caused minor damage. A separate vehicle swerved off the grade north of town while a second rig deviated east of town. No injuries reported.
Mrs Edward Schick of St. Louis Michigan and Mrs Levi Clinker were callers recently. Mrs G W Griest and Mrs C Kuhn of Defiance called last Wednesday. Ladies hosted by Mrs Lehman included a large list of neighbors for an afternoon of music and conversation. Bertha Weaner of Defiance was a business caller Saturday. Curly Tompson visited to see his children. Mabel McCauley Mattie Partee and Hazel Erman spent Friday with Ietta Leaders.
John Mckee is confined to his home with inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs Martha Shanklin is a victim of la grippe. A daughter was born to Ira Poper and wife Feb 5 and a son to Adrian Fitzcharles and wife Feb 12. Laura Shanklin visits friends in Hicksville. Thomas Cary and wife visited daughter Mrs Burt Kelley near Five corners. Forest Moore is in very poor health with lung trouble. Charles Reas and family of Hicksville visited relatives in town.
Miss Heater of Defiance spent Sunday with Frank Heater family. Miss Mildred Rock hosted a swap party Friday evening with music and games. Bertha Dailey aided Mrs. Rock with refreshments. Mr and Mrs Swain move from Toledo and will run the Mutual line. Elizabeth Hurtt to Chicago Saturday to study spring millinery styles. Mrs Joice and son Terrance of Stryker visiting I M Heater family. Local high school boys showed patriotic spirit on Washingtons Birthday. Sherwood entertainment at opera house packed. annual celebration praised. Sheriff Kopp offers 25 dollar reward for 7 year old black mare stolen at Peru Indiana on the 5th.
Mina Carpenter Goddard born January 2 1884 in Defiance moved with her family to Steuben County Indiana in 1901 married Clarence Goddard September 28 1904. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church in March 1905 and died February 15 1906 in York Township aged 22 with an infant son preceding her. She left a husband father mother two brothers and four sisters. Funeral at Jones Chapel February 18 with Rev Reichelderfer. interment Jones Chapel cemetery. In Mud Creek Gertrude Batt died February 16 1906 aged 11 years 11 months 2 days. funeral from Immaculate Conception church Mud Creek February 19.
The bill's failure clears the way for local beet sugar plant plans. Officials urge rapid start on construction and operations to boost industry and employment.
Preston Ladd and I ward Dean, both colored, shot M M Davis the railroad brakeman in Springfield yards. Davis may die. Ladd injured and taken to hospital. Dean sent to Dayton after officials' conference. Mob of about 1000 men and boys marches to the jungle loots a saloon, batters a house, and sets several fires. Sergeant Creager struck by brick. militia called up with 75 on duty.
A Washington Star quote contrasts hazing concerns with a farmer's defense of hard labor. The parent worries about hazing while the farmer Corntes sel argues that school drills pale beside strenuous farm work, manuals hidden in farm life.
Philadelphia Press quotes Wise as saying the lecture was moldy while noting some jokes landed. The exchange hints at mixed reception and a wry tone from the speaker.
In Yonkers a quip centers on Bacon-How and Egbert remarking on his perpetual gloom. The joke notes Bacon-How’s cross eyed expression despite attempts to smile, reflecting light humor in an urban paper’s exchange.
Witty exchange in which Mrs Hoyle jokes about her husband making love to his typewriter while Mrs Doyle replies she is unfazed by his writing habit. The joke highlights marital humor and workplace comedic dialogue.
Detroit Free Press quotes a reader remark on a circus showman who swallows pins and nails, noting a sensational origin claim about his early diet starting with mince pie.
In quippy columnist style the New York World quotes a speaker wondering if love is blooming while grappling with playful taunts about tomatoes and a fatal symptom, capturing a lighthearted bias toward romance and everyday humor.
The Batt family expresses thanks for assistance kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their daughter and sister laid to rest.
Wheat, corn, oats, rye and Clover seed prices listed for Toledo with May and April terms. Hogs steady with variances by grade. cattle ranges include prime steers and feeders. calves and sheep and lambs show multiple price bands. East Buffalo market notes light receipts for cattle and veals with steady tone. hogs steady. lambs and sheep ranges provided with mixed grades.
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