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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
8
Wood County Resident Manny Lermorica Dies Friday
Manny Lermorica, a well known Wood county resident, died Friday, leaving neighbors and local officials to mourn the community figure. His passing prompted notices from many who knew him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manny Lermorica
Wood County
Aged Farmer Peter Baker Dies Suddenly Near Tiffin
Peter Baker an elderly farmer near Tiffin collapsed and died Sunday while feeding his cows. He was known locally for his work on the family farm and leaves behind relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Baker
Tiffin
Mr and Mrs Lurrza celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Joan M Lurrza of Delphos area celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last week with family and friends, marking half a century together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan M. Lurrza
Delphos
President’s son ill. White House quarantined
ArcaiE RoosEvEt, third son of the President, is ill with diphtheria and the White House is under quarantine, prompting health measures and public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcaie RoosEvEt
White House
Herrner & Son Win Paving Contract for Fulton Street
Herrner and Son of Celina win the bid to repave Fulton Street in Wauseon with a $12,200 contract, sealing the project’s award and funding details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrner & Son
Celina
Fulton Street
Wauseon
Local Bellefontaine Woman Says Deafness Cured by Wheat
Miss Louise Smith of Bellefontaine who had been deaf for six years was reportedly cured after taking three grains of wheat from each ear. The account presents a curious folk remedy and its claimed outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Smith
Bellefontaine
Davin C. Fast Wood County Pioneer Dies at 72
Davin C. Fast, a longtime Wood County resident and Civil War veteran, died Friday at his home near Bloomdale at age 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davin C. Fast
Wood County
Bloomdale
Spooner resigns Senate seat effective May first
Wisconsin Senator John C Spooner who has served 16 years in the U S Senate resigns his seat submitting the resignation to Governor Davison with the resignation to take effect May 1st leaving a vacancy in the state delegation and prompting a gubernatorial appointment process
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
U.S. Senate
Davidso
Shallenberger Resigns as Post Assistant General
W S Shallenberger resigns from his role as second assistant postmaster general and representative Jas T McCleary of Minnesota is named as his successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Shallenberger
Jas. T. McCleary
Minnesota
Springfield inventor claims successful smoke consumer
H. P. Brappury of Springfield, 81, reports a successful smoke consumer and a company is being organized to manufacture the invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Brappury
Springfield
Farmer Benjamin Snyder Files Toled Bankruptcy Petition
Benjamin Snyder, a farmer near Napoleon, files a federal court bankruptcy petition in Toledo. Liabilities are listed at 983.20 dollars and assets at 574.70 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Snyder
Napoleon
Toledo
Grosvenor’s Retirement Marks End of Era in House
The final compliment to Gen. Grosvenor, known as Ole Figgers, comes as he retires from the House of Representatives today. The Senate approved a bill allocating $100,000 for a public building in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosvenor
Ole Figgers
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Athens
Nominations for Postmasters Sent to Senate
President Roosevelt sent to the Senate the nominations for postmasters: W. T. Orton West Unity C. A. McKim Celina W. E. Hally Greenville R. Y. Jones Sidney and W. C. Davis Wapakoneta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Senate
W.torton
West Unity
C. A. McKim
Celina
W. E. Hally
Greenville
R. Y. Jones
Sidney
W. C. Davis
Wapakoneta
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Journalist Murat Halstead
The famous journalist Murat Halstead and his wife celebrated a golden wedding anniversary on Saturday night at their Cincinnati home. Nearly all eight children and fourteen grandchildren attended the family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murat Halstead
Cincinnati
Strike Hits Pope Motor Car Plant in Toledo
More than 300 workers walked out at Pope Motor Car in Toledo with union leaders predicting over 600 may be out by week’s end. Strikers accuse the company of not honoring the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Motor Car
Toledo
Tragic Toledo Furnace Worker Killed By Pulley Shaft
Tos. Tighe, 22, was oiling machinery at Toledo Furnace Co. last week when his coat was caught between pulleys and wound around a shaft. The machine whirled him violently, life ended when stopped. every bone in his body was broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tos. Tighe
Toledo Furnace Co
Samuel Breatty Wins $101 for Gas Plant Explosion Injury
Samuel Breatty, 76, whose facial whiskers were burned off in a Southern Ohio Gas Co. plant explosion two years earlier, sued for damages. A Wellston jury awarded him $101 after deducting his savings from not shaving these years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Breatty
Southern Ohio Gas Co
Wellston
Abimelech Hires Scum as He Secures Power
Matthew Henry notes in Judges nine that Abimelech recruited the country’s scoundrels to seize control. Jotham is praised as a sharp speaker while the Sechemites mock him, drinking to his downfall as they spread gossip at table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Henry
Abimelech
Jotham
Government Role In Fair Business Play Quote
A quotation from Leslie M. Shaw emphasizes government’s duty to safeguard individuals and ensure fair business dealing. It argues government should not dominate or dominate the market but keep the game equal and transparent for all participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoa
Leslie M. Shaw
Mrs Alma Colby Dies. Defiance Native in Indianapolis
Mrs Alma Colby relict of Dr Jonas Colby longtime Defiance resident died in Indianapolis on the 27th of senile debility She would have been 89 this October Born in Maumee she was the first white child in the Maumee valley The Colby home in Defiance was a social hub Funeral services were held in Riverside cemetery chapel with Rev B W Slagle conducting and interment beside her husband in Riverside She is survived by four children ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almira Colby
Jonas Colby
Defiance
Indianapolis
Almira Hull
Maumee
Maumee Valley
Wayne
First Streets
L. Harry
Colby
Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Alexander
East
Cornelius Kahlo
Baltimore
Mary Ingram
Chicago
Ferris Colby
Texas
Willis Colby
Birmingham
Als
B. W. Slagle
Riverside
Ingram
Deshler Uncle Samuel Dunn Dies at 80
Mrs. D D Mowery received a telegram reporting the sudden death of her uncle Samuel Dunn at his Deshler home on February 27. Dunn, about 80, lived in Deshler his entire life and is survived by his widow and eight children. The funeral was held Friday at 2 p.m. at McComb with Mrs. D D Mowery and Mrs. Otis Ensign in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Mowery
Samuel Dunn
Deshler
Dunn
McComb
Otis Ensign
Mrs Harriet Burnett Dies at 83 in City Home
Harriet T Burnett aged 83 died at the home of her daughter Mrs F W Hatfield 709 Gibson street at 2 pm Sunday She was born in Onondaga county New York and had lived in this city 16 years An invalid after a fall broke her hip six years ago She is survived by three children Mrs F W Hatfield Middlesboro Ky and Wm Burnett Potomac Illinois plus son R Hoyland of Middlesboro Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet T. Burnett
F. W. Hatfield
Gibson Street
Onondaga County
New York
R. Hoyland
Middlesboro
Wm. Burnett
Potomac, Ill
Police Relate Houston Killing of Local Bricklayer John Holmes
Chief Hubbard reports a telegram from Houston stating John Holmes a bricklayer from Defiance was killed there last week. No local relatives found. remains held while inquiries continue. Also notes Nancy J. Crossland died at her son’s home 205 Auglaize Avenue after months of illness. born November 10, 1831 in Muskingum County and lived in Ridgville for 26 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Houston
Texas
John Holmes
Defiance
Nancy J. Crossland
Auglaize Avenue
Mrs. Crossland
Muskingum County
Ridgeville
Died in Toledo Old People's Home Longtime Defiance Resident
John Ashbacher died in the Old People's Home in Toledo on Sunday evening. Born in Germany January 23, 1824, he came to America in 1854 and lived in Defiance County soon after. He resided at 919 Jefferson street for years before moving to the home last November. He is survived by his widow and a daughter Mrs Ella Garmon and several sons. The funeral was held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Wednesday at 10 with Rev. W H Bunge officiating and burial at Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ashbacher
Toledo
Mr. Ashbacher
Germany
America
Defiance County
Jefferson Street
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Yelock
W. H
Widow Annie Pausch Found Dead In Decomposed State
Special to Express Upper Sandusky reports Mrs Annie Pausch a wealthy widow and pioneer resident was found dead at her home Sunday night at 7. The body was in a horrible state of decomposition and found in a rocking chair. Authorities say foul play is suspected and the coroner is investigating awaiting a post mortem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Sandusky
Annie Pausch
Local Ancestry and Business Moves In Hicksville Area
Mrs. Etta Lower visits her ill father in Tiffin while Solon Davis and Rev. Bollmer plan to settle in the county. Several marriage licenses are issued including Newell Patten and Young Snyder. Wm Walker buys Donnelly property opposite Broadway Christian church. Teegarden & Mercer dissolve with Teegarden continuing. Mercer to work near Defiance. Fire damages ceiling at J H Morris implements building. limited losses and damage to Charles Brown’s room noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Walker
Latty
Broadway Christian Church
Defiance College
Assignee Appointed in W. V. Hutchins Case Defiance Ohio
The Probate Court of Defiance County Ohio appoints Charles B. Morris as Assignee in trust for the creditors of W. V. Hutchins doing business as W. V Hutchins & Son in Defiance. Dated March 2, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W .V. Hutchins
W. V Hutchins & Son
Defiance
Defiance County
Ohio
Charles B. Morris
W. V. Hutchins
Kenneth Ashton
R. W. Wortman
Cunnard Bechdel
William Guhl
Adolph Guhl
Matilda Guhl
Berdena Fenstermacher
Mary Hopkins
Bertha Guhl
Herman Guhl
Charles Guhl
Henry Guhl
Court of Common Pleas
Olio
Adams Township
Tomato growing in hotbeds for market and canning
North of New York City growers seed tomatoes thinly in a hotbed late winter and let plants grow slowly without transplanting until June. Even with care these conditions produce long leggy stems and a small tuft of leaves at the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Cultivation Tips For Tomato Seedlings In Field
Transplanted tomato seedlings should receive clean cultivation with surface stirring tools that avoid ridges. Spring-tooth cultivators or narrow-teeth horse hoes suit early cultivation. check rows 4 feet apart enable weed control by horse power, reducing labor costs and boosting profits. If only one-direction cultivation is possible, hand hoeing is needed between plants. Where land is cheap and labor costly, horsepower lowers production costs and increases profit.
Planting Small Fruits and Deep Planting Dangers
Practical Farmer warns buyers and growers to avoid planting raspberry and blackberry canes too deep. Roots are sparse and spreading, and crowns should sit just below the surface. Strawberries also fail when buried under soil, as shown by a nursery anecdote of asparagus plants planted a foot deep.
Fertilizer Spending and Crop Gains in Germany
Germany spends about 60 million dollars yearly on commercial fertilizers and reports a sevenfold rise in crop yields. The claim highlights the impact of chemical inputs on agricultural output and national farming economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Man Aims For Fast Pace Against Dollar Class
The statement contrasts a high speed effort with a dollar class, suggesting the racer should avoid matching the wealth tier's quick pace. It implies a debate over relative speed and status in a competitive setting.
Bills did Smith marry nappily
In a witty exchange the Bills question whether Smith married in a breezy or negligent manner while the Wills mockingly note his wife speaks with a halt, suggesting a humorous legal pun or quip about marriage language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Grinding vs Whole Corn for Feeders Divides Farmers
The Farmer's Tribune reports diverse views on grinding feed for steers. Some feeders advocate grinding corn in late stages, others favor whole or shelled corn. Cost of grinding varies by distance to mill, with potential savings shown by Wisconsin trials. expert guidance suggests grinding for hogs, calves, and colts, and using oil meal with ground corn for finishing steers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Selection and Feeding Calves for Baby Beef
The Rural World outlines calf selection for baby beef, advising six to seven months with dams, then treating calves as steers from weaning. Calves should eat shell corn oats bran oil meal and a variety of foods to keep appetite, with corn as a main feed in corn regions and hay and grains as supplements. Proper management and environment make baby beef a profitable farming branch.
Sheep Digestive Comparison to Cattle in Feeding
The text explains sheep have four stomachs with a large paunch, capable of digesting bulky hay. It notes eight to ten sheep equal the intake of one two year old steer, similar roughage to grain ratios as cattle, and that sheep grind food more thoroughly enabling grain feeding without prior grinding or soaking.
Farm Advice on Feeding Hogs to Reduce Surplus
A historical farmers note urges keeping a few hogs next year to consume surplus rather than waste it. It recommends turning excess feed into marketable meat that can be exchanged for cash at any time.
Proper Feeding Guidelines for Horses
Guidance warns excess food is harmful. moldy or dusty feed risks heaves and death. Feed alongside other forage. Recommend five to ten pounds of pea hay daily per horse and balance remaining roughage with mixed hay to ensure safe intake.
Fortune Built on a Rock Foundation
A proverb-like statement emphasizes that wealth creation requires a solid, stable base. It suggests that success is unattainable without strong underpinnings.
Bees and Poultry Coexist on Shared Grounds
Beekeeping and poultry can share space with bees aiding flower fertilization while birds benefit from accessible water. Ducks occasionally threaten hives but usually survive, so separation is advised. Chickens avoid bees nearby, whether at the hive or drinking fountains.
Ventilated Barrel Aids Shipping of Fresh Produce
A new ventilated barrel designed for shipping spinach kale and other garden produce promises improved ventilation to prevent rot during long journeys. The light barrel includes features that keep perishables fresh, addressing the problem of spoilage in traditional barrels.
Ventilated Double Veneer Barrel Design Described
A durable barrel uses two sets of veneer staves forming an inner and outer shell. Vertical ventilating slots in the outer staves align with inner spaces creating ducts for airflow to ventilate contents. Offsetting openings prevent clogging, with hoops securing the structure and a coarse fabric top.
Stamping Weight on Cheese To Mislead Buyers
The article warns that stamping cheese weight soon after pressing and again two weeks later hides shrinkage of ten to fifteen percent. Merchants prefer stamped weight to avoid extra weighing and cover losses during storage, while consumers bear the loss.
Milk Transport by Tank Cars Gains Traction
Milk is shipped in wooden tank cars of 210 cubic feet capacity, two per freight car, a Danish origin idea expanding to long routes including Berlin. The method reduces handling costs and is being successfully adopted on several U S lines, replacing fragile tin cans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Berlin
London Milk Consumption and Long-Distance Supply
London uses about 160000 gallons of milk daily with a portion obtained from suppliers located up to 150 miles away, illustrating the city’s substantial dairy import reach and logistical needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great City
Vast Armies Shape Fate Of Campaigns In War Chronicle
Saturday Review argues that the scale of forces defines warfare from Leipzig to Mukden. It notes armies of hundreds of thousands outpace smaller forces, and stresses space, speed, and centralized leadership as decisive factors behind Russia's persistence and strategic outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leipzig
Mukden
Manchuria
Borodino
Liaoyang
Harrors
Marengo
Jena
Friedland
Saturday Review
Rain and beasts at the zoo and Sinai trial by ordeal
A keeper notes rainy day effects on zoo animals with wolves enjoying rain while cats lions reptiles and birds react differently. Separate piece describes Sinai justice where judges test by fire water or dream to determine guilt in cases with no witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinai
Sinai Peninsula
Lord Cromer
Egypt
el Mabashaa
Boy Finds Nugget and Telegraphs Misleading News
An Australian official, excited by a nugget found by a boy, intended to report the gold discovery but sent a curt message saying only that the boy picked up a stone to throw at a crow. The world learns of the humor and nerves involved in early gold finds.
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Mulliken
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Mansfield
Etta Lower
John S. Savage
Solon Davis
Rev. Bollmer
Weston
H L.copenhaver
Harry E. Newell
Jewell
Elizabeth M. Patten
Richland Township
Wm. T Young
Marie Snyder
Arthur Heisler
Williams County
Edith Enosign
Farmer Township
Teegarden & Mercer
Mercer
Teegarden
Hicksville
Turnbull Wagon Works
J. H. Morris’ Agricultural Implements
Perry and
Fifth
OW. & Oil
Cheney Lumber Co
Capitol
Renown Engine Oil
Standard Oil Company
Kerr Brothers Manufacturing
Arch
Kerr Brothers Eee Company
Hicksville, Ohio
F. U. Stone
Geo. B. Wilson
H Schaeffer
Sarah E. Wilson
Kerr Brothers Manufacturing Company
Hicksville High School
Patterson
Defiance E
V. E. Haey
Joe Freecorn
J. Freecorn
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Donovan & Dittmer Attorneys
Board of County Commissioners
Maumee River
Welker
J.w.miller
J. FP. Singer
Epwin FE. Hatt
Board O County Commissioners
Cr. Welker
J. W. Miller
J. F. Singer
Edwin E. Hall
Howard W. Ury
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Lewis Block
Itlron
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