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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
4
A second class mail matter was entered at the Defiance Ohio post office, indicating its processing for distribution and delivery. The entry records the handling of a pending mail item through local postal facilities.
Classified line advert notes weekly rate of one dollar per year in advance for long distance service and lists Northwestern Telephone as contact number 14 and 34 for inquiries.
J S Focie a longtime Lima resident died Saturday at age 79. He was known for his contributions to the community and lived in Lima for many years. He will be remembered for his dedication to local life and neighborly spirit.
Mrs Susan B Anthony famed suffragist is seriously ill with pneumonia at her Rochester New York residence.
Dr J C Nevin aged 75 a pioneer of Roundhead and for 56 years a prominent Hardin County citizen has died.
President Roosevelt has sent the name of Murry P Brower to the Senate for appointment as postmaster at Bowling Green. The nomination signals the next step in filling the Bowling Green post.
Bertua Claiche, on trial in New York for the murder of Gerdron, pleads guilty to manslaughter on Tuesday.
President A S Smith of Ohio Northern University at Ada orders a student ban during Lent. No card playing courtship theatre going games or parties are allowed. The measure targets all student social events amid religious observance.
Debate on the statehood measure opened in the US Senate on Tuesday with a Friday vote expected. An amendment would allow New Mexico and Arizona residents to vote on joining as a single state.
Railways announce tickets at two cents per mile with no special rates or reduced fares for clergy or conventions. Commutation rates stay, excess baggage rises to 18 percent, and National Guard members pay two cents per mile. State cost estimated at twenty thousand dollars annually.
Jupee Armstrong of Celina testified in Lima this week claiming he would not sentence and declaring no court in the land would convict a man who despoiled his home.
Since Mayor Robb started enforcing Sunday laws in Lima, the city treasurer has collected nearly $1000. Each saloonkeeper fined for violations faces a $50 penalty plus costs.
Attorney General Ellis told the house judiciary committee that Ohio is rotten with bribery and urged a bill to secure convictions in bridge trust cases. He alleged county officials bribery and inflated estimates for bridges and said immunity for prosecutors’ witnesses is needed to enforce anti trust laws.
George Trey Sr. a longtime Fort Wayne resident who founded St. John’s Lutheran Church in the city died on Tuesday at age 75 after more than five decades of service to the community.
J H Warp, defeated candidate for Wood County auditor last fall and long confined in an asylum, killed himself by shooting at Bowling Green on Monday, ending a troubled period.
Simon Goon of Sidney says that fifteen years ago two of his sons beat an A and D conductor of their fare to Lima. Last week he paid an agent of the road two dollars as his conscience troubled him.
On Monday afternoon Ernest Yocum aged 10 drank sap from a bottle found behind an undertaking establishment in Napoleon. He died in the evening from corrosive poisoning after the bottle was found to contain embalming fluid.
H E Elkins and Bruce Welker pleaded guilty Monday in Bryan to running gambling rooms. Elkins received a $100 fine plus costs and a 15 day jail term. Welker was fined $30 and sentenced to 10 days in jail.
President Brown told students Sunday of a letter from Mr. Carnegie promising a substantial portion of the $50,000 goal if friends of the college raise the remainder. The announcement drew enthusiastic response and Brown plans to devote substantial time to securing the college portion.
The post notes the death of Comrade Andrew Tuttle and honors him as an upright man and brave soldier. It extends condolences to the bereaved family, orders the Post charter draped for 30 days, and records the resolutions. Committee members Peter Dickman John B Hoorz and James Corbin sign the notice.
City council authorizes the drafting of an ordinance to place street sprinkling under a two member volunteer commission appointed by the Board of Public Service. Costs will be assessed against property in the district and exclusive territories may be assigned to sprinklers. The plan also includes oversight of shade tree planting and promises better service at minimal cost.
UG Figley spent Monday in Ney on business. Elmer Draker moved into the house John Hannah vacated last week. Silas Welker will move this week to the Paul Hummel farm he bought last fall. George Keller rented the former Draker room and plans a meat market. he aims to move Tuesday. Harry Elliott opened a sugar camp on the Mike Heir farm last week with a good sap run.
A London Mail letter argues English habit misnames Russia’s capital. It notes the city’s founder Peter the Great and claims the Saint prefix is unnecessary, reflecting how locals might view the historic title versus common usage.
Shelby native Mies Lillie Reaser visits Ney before returning home Friday. Several locals travel for business, visits, or hospital news, including Miss Libbie Moore from South Bend and Auburn, Ind., and Carl Brandon rushing to Chicago for his sister’s operation. Local shuffles include stores moving quarters, barber shop upgrades, and a planned sale by S W Yariot with family updates and community notes.
Nobie Scott Figley served as head sawyer for Dan Roehrig in a recent will. E41 Partee tiling for F A Goddard using a tiling machine last week. Fred Antener has sold his farm. George and Emma Smith visited sister Mrs Markle in Pauding county on Sunday. Nellie Goddard returned from Sherwood and will stay a few weeks. Mrs Parr moved to Defiarce Joe Stefile serves as night fireman for the PG and ECO. Joe Rankin lost a valuable call Monday. Brunersburg school plans an exhibition soon. Mrs Wm Rath ill with lung fever.
A report from H L Stock, Brunersburg, describes travel in Oklahoma near Sunday schools and churches. He praises local revival efforts, notes growth in attendance, and emphasizes Home department work as essential to spreading the divine word. He urges prompt action and sends news to Emma Stock.
Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stock on Sunday February 25 to greet Mrs. Stock on her 61st birthday. Dinner served for 25 guests, gifts included ten dollars, all wished her many more birthdays. Chauncy Rittenhouse and Miss Eunice Allison wed at the bride’s parents’ home on February 28. Wishes for a long and happy life for the couple.
The following letters remain uncalled for in Defiance Ohio for the week ending March 6 1906 BC Bakes Jake Brown C M Geiger J A C Leland Geo Schooley Wilhelm Schmidt John Seifer Mrs Katie Bower Mrs John Beach Mrs Minnie Maud Mrs Ella Schooley If not called within 14 days these letters will be sent to the dead letter office as prescribed by law Postmaster C J Thompson.
RC Palmer and Geo Paxton from Bryan visited on Friday and purchased John Paxton’s horse. Art Young of Stryker and Ervin McCord of Sherwood called. A E Bueher lost a Scotch Collie. J C Snider visited Toledo on business. T E Snider headed to Chicago for several days. S Meister a Defiance caller and Francis Staily of Ney came Sunday. S Shuter stayed in Germantown with his brother. Dan Partee moved into Jacob Bueher’s new house. MA Bell of Defiance and T E Shuter plus wife attended Canton hardware dealers week. Dr M V Replogle from Bryan visited Tuesday. C H Partee opened a modern meat market and grocery. Charley is a good fellow.
A long list details transfers of residential and agricultural lots and tracts among numerous owners. Notable entries include E E Hall Aud to C J Thompson lot 17 Holgate's add to N Defiance. Geo W Fuller to R and Alive Rake straw lot 33 Highland Park. Amandus Betts to Hiram W Yeager 15 lots in Arrowsmith's add. Harriet Bates to Bridget Hughes lot 17 Williamston. Chas 9 rabs to Soldier Co. JH Flory to John Ramus 40a see 32 Adams. many others with sections in Hicksville Mark township and Noble lines, with monetary values listed for several transfers.
William Nell born in Lupno Pomerania Prussia emigrated to the United States in 1872. He settled in Pemberville and later moved to Tiffin township where he died after a lard rendering accident and severe burns on March 2 1906 at age 59. He served in the German cavalry during the Franco German war and left a widow Wm Nell Jr and other relatives. His funeral was March 5 at Salem Evangelical church with burial at Webb cemetery.
Obituary notice for Myron Cory former resident dies in Michigan at 64. Local marriages include Dale Doneiey and R T Scott wedding in Farmer with Hh tith Blosser and Walter Kearns. Residents move sections include Louis Hutchens renting Dill farm Dry Creek. Revival services begin in Farmer. Carmie Dustin out sick. Claud Hopkins relocates to Jerome Michigan to work in a creamery.
Local notices report an infant death to Mr and Mrs Wm Spencer of Continental and a new girl born to Mr and Mrs David Wheeler. Other items mention visits by Miss Mary and Della Snyder, a debate topic on city versus country life, and various community happenings in Continental and nearby areas.
Karl Kehnast departed Tuesday for Walkerton Indiana to assume a position in the BP and O freight office at the local railroad facility.
Toledo and East Buffalo markets list cash and May quotes for wheat corn oats rye and clover seed plus hogs cattle calves sheep and lambs. Prices span prime to common grades with receipts and market tone described as fair steady or active in various categories.
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