Rampage and madness claim tied to lunacy case
A probate court warrant led to the arrest of Cora Prator on a lunacy charge after a Wednesday hearing largely based on documentary evidence including letters allegedly written by Prator and signed by city ladies. She was later judged insane and sent to the Toledo asylum. in jail she attacked a door, prompting transfer to a cell, amid a tense scene witnessed by Sheriff McCarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probate Court
Cora Prator
U. S
Miss Prater
Express
Miss Prator
Toledo Asylum
McCarty
Cora
Thos. Buchholz
Democrats Restore City Board of Health After Court Standoff
The Democratic party reactivates the city board of health while the supreme court rules on its status. No health bills will be paid until resolved. Sanitary conditions remain poor with dirty streets under public service control, not the health board, and court decisions have yet to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Board of Health
Board of Health
Supreme Court
Conrol
Board of Public Service
Circuit Court
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Offer Promises Strength
Advertisement from Wesenburger and Emery for Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea claiming to increase blood flesh and strength with a money back guarantee. Priced at 85 cents for tea or tablet form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain Tea
Wesenburger & Emery
Weitenburge & Emery
Twins Born in Richland Locality Report
Twin sons were born to Mr and Mrs John Martin of Jewell and both mother and babies are doing nicely. It is the third set of twins in six months in the area. Earlier twins were born to Mr and Mrs Henry Goode and to Mr and Mrs Chas Parker. Billie Schmaltz is now freed from the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
Jewell
Babes
Henry Goode
Nough
Chas. Parker
Billie Schmaltz
Chapman law ends spring elections and becomes law
The Chapman law eliminating spring elections passed the House Thursday and became law when Governor Herrick signed Friday. Rickett's resolution for a constitutional amendment on biennial elections was adopted and will likely go to a fall vote. Many caucuses for township and municipal tickets are expected to be called off as there is no spring election this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
House of Representatives
Herrick
Rickett
Knight Templars confer ranks at Defiance commandery
Defiance Commandery No 30 K T conferred orders Friday evening on Ered J. Rothenberger Henry J Gardner of Holgate Julius D Groll of Napoleon The conclave ran from 430 pm to midnight a banquet followed catered by R Brown musical selections by Maud Foust Gertrude Shrack RO H Sutphen and De H B Myers out of town guests included Milton Shoemaker Frank Rter Will Sidlinger A E Augenstine FE A Hanna D C Brown E E Gardner Hamlet and Fred French Paulding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Commandery
No. 30
K. T
Ered J. Rothenberger
Henry $. Gardner
Holgate
Julius D. Groll
Napoleon
R. Brown
Maud Foust
Gertrude Shrack
RO H. Sutphen
H. B. Myers
H.C. Chapple
Uartette
Virgil Squire
Out of Town
Milton Shoemaker
Frank R.ter
Will Sidlinger
A. E. Augenstine
FE. A. Hanna
D. C. Brown
E. E. Gardner
Hamlet
Fred French
Paulding
Home From Hospital Emmet Slough Reunites With Daughter
Emmet Slough returned home from Toledo Saturday evening with his daughter Rachel who has been in St. Vincent's hospital for some time. The little girl comes back in good shape and is almost entirely recovered from the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Slough
Toledo
Rachel
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Advertised Letters in Defiance Ohio Week Ended March 3 1904
Postoffice list of uncalled letters for week ended March 3 1904 Defiance Ohio includes gentlemen Will J Davis Master Chas Davis Ed McCarthy W H Troax W F Wilson and ladies Mrs Hattie Davis Miss Fanny Hoegel Miss Florence Nicely Mel Tean Schwabl Readers urged to claim within 14 days or letters will be sent to the dead letter office as law directs J Thompson postmaster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
Will J Davis
Chas Davis
Ed McCarthy
W H Troax
W F Wilson
Hattie Davis
Fanny Hoegel
Florence Nicely
Mel Tean Schwabl
J. Thompson
Foraker Comments on Ohio Postmaster Appointments
Senator Foraker discusses the removal of St. Marys postmaster John M. Sullivan and the two other Ohio appointments. He cites a post office inspector’s report alleging improper means to secure the St. Marys post, including a pay-to-indorsement arrangement with a county chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
J. B. Forker
The
Express
John M. Sullivan
St. Marys
Foraker
Post Office
County Committee
Sullivan
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
Post Office Department
Postmaster Appointments Disputed in Senate Debates
The article cites long running opposition to reappointing several post office appointees, arguing changes would occur even if Senator Hanna had lived. It discusses Senator Foraker, Palmer, and Campbell, and notes Sullivan’s removal on an inspector’s charge amid Democratic press criticism of Foraker’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Foraker
U. S
Palmer
Napoleon
Campbell
Lima
Chicago
Sullivan
Democratic Evening Paper
Presi
Memorable Society Reception Marks Dr Powell's Anniversary
The local medical society hosted a reception at Dr. W S Powell's Jefferson Street home on Saturday marking the thirtieth anniversary of his graduation from Jefferson Medical College. Guests swapped shop talk for convivial conversation, with Miss Powell and Miss Love ridge serving, and Richard Sutphen performing vocal selections before late hours. Also noted were a Methodist church benefit reception at Mrs Robert Whitaker's home, Fred Schatz's 37th birthday celebration featuring a graphophone, the Necana club meeting for needlework, and an advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Society
W. S. Powell
Jefferson Street
Dr. Powell
Jefferson Medical College of
Philadelphia
Powell
Miss Powell
Miss Loveridge
Richard Sutphen
Slocan
M. B. Stevens
J.J. Reynolds
J. D. Westrick
Katharine Hoover
C W. Zellers
J. W. Davis
J.B. Ury
Dra
F. W. Finch
G. C. Rigrish
G. W. Huffman
Roosevelt Removed From Office Without Ceremony
A fragment quotes Foraker criticizing the removal of Roosevelt from office, noting he had about two years left to serve. The speaker condemns the move as deceptive and politically motivated, arguing a Republican officeholder should align with the administration. The excerpt questions the motive and accuracy of the actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jent Roosevelt
Foraker
Local notes from Defiance area and court items
Miss Bertha Bohlman returns home from Cleveland. Logan Fiddler of Toledo visits his parents. Jacob Metz appointed guardian of Ethel Curtis minor. A fifteen pound baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Stites of Jewell. E. Squire and J. Clarand F. L. Stone of Hicksville visit. Rachel Bechtel appointed guardian of Mary E. Carver minor. Common pleas court convened with Judge Hubbard. Schwab vs Lannan settled, Bryan vs Camp continued. Mrs. A. R. Hill of Wauseon visiting in city. John Flanagan sells 80 acre tract in Noble to D. A. Overly. L. M. Blume of Wapakoneta visits. Movis and Mortis twins at home. Bud Murphy family moves to Von der Mendon residence. Walter Fellers visits from Garrett Snd. May Adams of Napoleon visits. A. L. Baker named notary public. Chas Hughes moves from Michigan. Defiance Machine Works set for large foreign shipments. John S. Snook and Ed Brown in city. Snook touring site of Anthony Wayne monument. McCord to seek sheriff nomination. Frank Snyder, Hicksville, considered for candidate. Behringer shows sample Carnegie library brick. Dr. H. W. Myers improves after illness. Snook urges seed recipients to notify by postal card. Stella Daoust leaves for Hoxie Arkansas to join parents. former Daily Express society reporter seeks new home but hopes to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snook
Stella Daoust
Hoxie
Arkansas
Joseph Daoust
Daoust
The
Daily Express
Illustrated Service Shown with Lime-light Slides
Presbyterians held an illustrated service last night praised for the vivid views. The lime light stereopticon projectors displayed forty Bible pictures from infancy to childhood of Christ. Rev. H. H. Ryland of Pittsburgh Pa preached the sermon, using the images to illustrate the reading and hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
H. H. Ryland
Pittaburg
Man's hand mangled at steel plant incident
Wesley Hughes suffered a severe cut to the palm of his right hand at the American Steel Package Co. plant around 5 p.m. Saturday. Dr. C. W. Zrilers attended to dress the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Hughes
American Steel Package Co
C. W. Zrilers
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Secrest
Ottawa
Merle Siddall
Sidney
Mrs. Canfield
Wm. Schultz
Wen
State Board of Agriculture
A. B
Library Building Committee
B. L. Wyman
Point & Bidding
Wyman
A. W. Kerns
Daniel Castor
Shelby
Mr. Kerns
N. W. Meachem
Miller’s Barn
Grand Rapids
Air
A. Craven
Pedro
Defiance Petroleum Co
Greenler Farm
Msute
Bessie Hall
Katherine Hall
Gideon Archambeault
West High Street
Blockman & Phelps
Barnes
J. KK. Allender
Sherwood
Allender
Harvey Hien
Paulding Times
Ile
Ardit
Dr. Pierce
Exera
United States
Prescott
Ariz
Richland
Knight Templars
Emmaieen
Senator Foraker
Ator J. B. Foraker
Rosagsereeey
Robert Whitaker
Methodist Church
Whitaker
Fred Schatz
Jackson Street
Necana Club
Wm. Daoust
Rena Dao
Cleveland
Bertha Bohlman
Logan Fiddler
City
Jacob Metz
Ethel Curtis
Mrs. Milton Stites
E. Squire
Joe Clarand
F. L. Stone
Hicksville
Rachel Bechtel
Mary E. Carver
Common Pleas Court
Hubbard
Schwab
Lannan
Bryan Ve Camp
A. R. Hill
Wauseon
W. F. Shultz
John Flanagan
Noble
D. A. Overly Tae
L. M. Blume
Wapakoneta
A. J. Thompson
George Movis
Pete Mortis
Seneca Street
Bud Murphy
von der Mendon House
Ralston Avenue
Walter Fellers
Garrett,Snd
Holgate Avenue
May Adams
Chas. Andrews
Harrison Street
A. L. Baker
North Richland
Chas, Hughes
Michigan
North Richland Township
Defiance Machine Works
John S. Snook
Pauléing
Fite
Anthony Wayne
Ed Brown
Noble Township
Kansas City
Frank Lawrence
J. E. Hosber
KE. P. McCord
Cty
McCord
Frank Snyder
Hickaville
Bester
Charles Behringer
Carnegie Library
H. W. Myers
Illustrated Service
Parmer & Son
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