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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1906

Page

4

Obituary and Elections Note from Cuba and Ohio

Long Distance Telephone No 14 Northwestern Telephone No 34 Frank Bices a pioneer resident of Findlay died Sunday aged 61 Clinton Heetzler a farmer near Sidney was found dead in his barn Saturday Tomas Estrapo Palma was unanimously elected president of Cuba by presidential electors.

Northwestern Telephone Frank Bices Findlay Clinton Heetzzler Sidney Tomas Estrapo Palma Cuba

Troy man named ambassador to Austria Hungary

Cuarves S Francis of Troy New York has been appointed ambassador to Austria Hungary by the President.

Cuarves S Francis Troy, NY Austria Hungary

Bank Incorporation in Columbus Grove Formed by Core

The Peoples Bank of Columbus Grove was incorporated Monday by George W Core with a capital stock of $60,000.

the Peoples Bank of Columbus Grove George W Core

Toledo druggist Joserpa Gates dies at 70

Joserpa Gates a leading Toledo druggist died Saturday night at age 70 He had been a resident of Toledo for half a century and was well known in the local business community.

Joserpa Gates Toledo

Mrs Chadwick Will Favours Son Emil Hoover Says Dr Chadwick Plans Separation

Mrs Chadwick reportedly updated her will last week in favor of her son Emil Hoover. She relies on funds from outside friends. It is anticipated Dr Chadwick will seek a legal separation shortly.

Sugar makers of Logan county boast better season than last year

The sugar makers of Logan county report they have produced more sugar so far this season than their entire output last year. The West Liberty Banner notes the current weather favors another strong run soon.

Logan County West Liberty Banner

Tramps Protest Loss of Per Mile Savings in Ohio

Tramps protest a wage change in Ohio claiming their per mile savings dropped from three cents to two cents under the new order. The exchange notes their complaint follows the reduced rate affecting roaming labor.

Ohio

Bank Officers Sentenced for Misusing Funds in Conneaut

Charles M Traver and O C Lillie former first National Bank of Conneaut president and cashier were each sentenced to six years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to misapplying bank funds.

Charles M Traver O C Lillie First National Bank of Conneaut

ONU Ada President offers May board vote to end Greek frats crisis

President A E Smith of ONU Ada declared a resignation threat if Greek letter fraternities stayed on. He then proposed a truce to let the board of trustees decide in May, on condition the fraternities halt membership drives. The fraternities accepted the terms.

A E Smith ONU Ada Board of Trustees

Rumor of Anti-saloon League Opposition to Aiken Bill

The Columbus Journal reports that the Anti-saloon league opposes the Aiken bill while brewers press for passage. A Cleveland official cites league aims for state prohibition and slow temperance progress, and Governor Pattison's support aids senate prospects. The brewers loom as a potential last obstacle this session.

Anti-saloon League Columbus Journal Brewers A J Williamson Cleveland League Pattison Senate

R N Crovsk Dies in Montpelier at 75

RN Crovsk, an old Montpelier resident, died Monday aged 75. The obituary notes his long residence and ties to the community.

RN Crovsk Montpelier

Death of Miss Tillie Hester Found in Bryan

Miss Tillie Hester aged sixty five was found dead beside her bed in Bryan Tuesday morning. Death was attributed to heart failure.

Tillie Hester Bryan

John W Bookwalter Seeks Convert Springfield Hotel

John W Bookwalter has gained possession of the Bookwalter Hotel in Springfield and contemplates converting the property into an office building.

John W Bookwalter Springfield

Secretary Finley sells Keaton Press in hope of oil inspector post

Wa L Finley, secretary of the Democratic State central committee, has sold his newspaper the Keaton Press and expects Gov Pattison to appoint him oil inspector.

Wa L Finley Democratic State Central Committee The Keaton Press

Monkey Language Chair Might Draw Noted Subjects

Chicago University plans to add monkey talk to its linguistics curriculum. If prior university reports hold any truth, the holder of the new chair will not lack admirable subjects for study.

Chicago University

Independent butter factories merger proposed in Ohio

Ameri can Farm & Produce Co proposes purchasing the independent butter factories in northwestern Ohio. The plan, if enacted, could hurt farmers by eliminating competitive bidding and wiping out uniform prices across renovated butter facilities.

Ohio American Farm & Produce Co

Hauling logs drives week activity and visits

The week centers on log hauling with the Stripe and Crago families visiting AJ Yarlot on Sunday. A funeral was held for Amos Moon's seven year old son at Bethel church. Ney High School literary gathering drew Ora Stripe and others. AJ Yarlt on sick list. Grandma Ruder also ill.

Wm. Stripe Cass Crago AJ Yarlot Amos Moon Bethel Church Ora Stripe Grace Haynes Kate Yarlot Chas Stailey Theo Schwarzck Ney High School Ora Marsh Murvan Yariot AJ Yarlt Ladies

Toledo Woman Fanny Leek Visits With Son

Fanny Leek and her young son from Toledo spent several days in the area visiting family and friends during the past week.

Fanny Leek Little Son Toledo

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Visits and a Funeral

Mary Garber of Evaneport visits family in town. Mr and Mrs Eric Keoppe explore Defiance. Mrs John Ackerman of Hudson Michigan visits J O Wissler. Ora Hanna of Glenberg stays with aunt Mrs Minnie Hanna. Carl Wissler listed as sick. James Figley and William attend Perry Moon funeral in New Sunday. Manford Peterson buys horse from Mr Bowers in Delaware Township. About 35 friends greet CW Brown at home. Sabbath school gathering with refreshments. Leo Herman of Edgerton visits brother George. Hattie Bidderman of Drake visits Mrs Clara Herman.

Ents Otto Schick Mary Garber Evaneport Mahlen Garber Eric Keoppe John Ackerman Hudson, Mich J O Wissler Ora Hanna Glenberg Minnie Hanna Carl Wissler James Figley William Little Perry Moon New Manford Peterson Mr Bowers Delaware Township CW Brown Leo Herman Edgerton George Hattie Bidderman Drake Clara Herman

Treatment Plan for Patient by Four Specialists

A patient is to be treated by four specialists to address multiple health concerns. The coordinated plan aims to optimize outcomes through multidisciplinary assessment and integrated care.

Local Notices from Ney Area Land Purchases and Losses

O Welker buys 20 acres west of the canning factory for 1550 and plans a barn. Frank Brown buys a boiler and engine for his saw mill on Bellefontaine road. Wash Dean remains ill, wife improving. Levi Lichty and wife attend Perry Moon funeral. Moon, 7 years old, dies of pneumonia. Funeral at Ney Bethel church with Rev. Kelley. Henry Elliot makes maple syrup. John Garber and brother join egg and poultry shipping. Frank Pollock and wife in Cleveland with their daughter.

O Welker Irvin Hartshorn Canning Frank Brown L Dovz Bellefontaine Road Ney Wash Dean Levi Lichty Cecil Perry Moon OM RR Amos Moon Ney - Bethel Church Kelley ME Church of Ney Henry Elliot John Garber Frank Pollock Cleveland

Social notes from Bryan area residents and visitors

Mr and Mrs Orlando Benner entertained Sunday with guests from Bryan including Mr and Mrs C Weldon and children and Mr and Mrs John Roff with Lenore. Various locals report family visits, health notes, and a UBSS young ladies box social set for Thursday night March 29.

Orlando Benner C Weldon Bryan John Roff Lenore Arthur Lane J W East Delphos KE Hemenway Emma Stenger C D Gardner Bert Flightner Wause George Flightner Flightner E Hemenway Overly George Overly Frontier Mich Center A W Ewan Vera Chas. Spangler Melbern UBSS Town Hall

Paulding Bonds Pass in Special Election

In Paulding a special election approved by more than two thirds two bond proposals. The first, $10,000 to buy electric light plants, secured 304 yes and 91 no. The second, $6,000 to extend water mains, received 320 yes and 75 no.

Paulding

Original Meaning of Snob in Its Original Land

The term snob originated to describe a plebeian person judged by birth. It carried a disdainful gaze from higher social rank and was used by society to mark the vainly ambitious as vulgar. Thackeray later revived the term to lampoon social pretensions.

Thackeray

Sunday School Message on Brotherhood and Giving

The article emphasizes living for others through Christian bonds, citing a cemetery epitaph about a child and a tale of a boy who learns to donate by stepping into the plate. It notes a Sunday school meeting for Farmer township and urges officers and teachers of all Farmer township schools to attend for planning.

Emma Stock Ass’t. See Farmer Township Sunday School Association Farmer Union Church Farmer Township

Cleveland Lawmakers Spark On Floor Duel

In Columbus a Monday session near opening saw Representatives Roberts and Metzger clash over a newspaper interview. Roberts swung a right after Metzger taunted him calling him a stinker, but spectators intervened and the altercation ended without further incident.

Columbus House Cleveland Roberts Rap. Metzger

Indict Ice Firms and Bridge Companies in Toledo Case

Toledo March 20 the special business men grand jury indicted five large ice companies for a price fixing conspiracy after ice prices doubled. Indictments named the Virginia Bridge Co Brackett Bridge Co West Virginia Bridge and Construction Co New Castle Bridge Co and Massillon Bridge Co for defrauding the county in bridge work. Edgar H Eckert Rail Light Co claim agent was indicted for allegedly offering a $1000 bribe to an alderman during a municipal pipe line sale consideration.

Toledo Special Business Men’s Grand Jury Virginia Bridge Co Brackett Bridge Co West Virginia Bridge and Construction Co New Castle Bridge Co Massillon Bridge Co Edgar H Eckert The Rail Light Co

Mutiny and Falls in Sebastopol Rumor Sparks Telegrams

Reports from St Petersburg claim a massive sailor mutiny at Sebastopol following the execution of Lieutenant Schmidt. Alleged cipher dispatches say sailors imprisoned officers as the city burned, with further telegrams echoed by radicals. No confirmation yet.

St. Petersburg Schmidt Russias Sebastopol Social Revolutionary Party Nicholas Technological Institute

Ohio Senate Passes Wilson Salary Bill and Related Measures

The Ohio Senate approved the Wilson salary bill setting a $6000 maximum with Jan 1 1907 effect and concurred with House amendments. Bills passed include immunity for witnesses, guardians for incompetents, hazing penalties, local health and plumbing control, and school levy limits. Introduced were Lima State hospital creation and Cincinnati court reorganization. The Beatty inheritance tax repeal faces action. Woods repeal also pending.

Columbus Senate General Assembly Lima State Hospital Superior Court of Cincinnati Common Pleas Courts Common Pleas House Beatty Beatty Senate Woods House

Moscow Bank Robbery Brings In $432,500

Masked men robbed the Credit Mutual bank in Moscow at dusk, securing 432,500 dollars. The daring heist raises questions about inside involvement by present or former bank employees.

Moscow Credit Mutual

Dispelled His Fears Over Daughter Marriage Plans

An old gentleman expresses fear that his daughter is too young for marriage and unaware of the world. Mr Slimpurse counters, arguing they will not marry soon.

Slimpurse

Hamilton County Treasurers Pay $60,000 From Drake Exposures

$60,000 gain to Hamilton County from Drake committee exposures outlined as Ruud Hynicka treasurer of Hamilton County sent $25,026 to Prosecutor Rulison and former Treasurer French sent $35,000 under conditions tied to county lands. The figures total over $60,000 and relate to county treasury deposits and gratuities.

Cincinnati Ruud Hynicka Hamilton County Rulison French Drake Committee

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