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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
13
The Methodist Book Co. intends to relocate its establishment to Toledo and consolidate its Cincinnati Buffalo and Chicago plants into a single operation. This move affects how the firm handles distribution and production across its existing facilities.
Auglaize county educator Lewis Bunk had his teaching certificate revoked on accusations involving hugging girl pupils and intoxication. The case cites alleged inappropriate conduct and substance issues as grounds for the action.
The palace steamer Plymouth of the Fall River line burned to the water's edge at the Fall River line pier in Newport Rhode Island on Tuesday causing an estimated loss of 1.5 million dollars.
Roy Shank aged 19 shot and killed Grace Zellner 28 daughter of Geo W Zellner a Mansfield merchant on Friday and then killed himself. They had dated for some time but Zellner's parents objected to the relationship.
The Ohio State Journal notes that skilled men in accounts and statistics earning $1500 to $1800 a year view public office pay differences as unfair when state workers receive $3000 to $4000 for similar work but with less quantity. The piece reflects public sentiment on pay equity.
H As Joane, a yard conductor for Pennsylvania at Lima, surrendered at police claiming he and two men robbed a Chicago and North Western Express near Galena Illinois in November 1897 of 80000 dollars. Authorities hold him for inquiry into the veracity of the tale, noting possible mental imbalance.
Reports from Washington say Hon. W W Campbell is making a good record and has introduced a bill to increase pensions for military eye injuries. The plan sets monthly pensions from 40 to 100 dollars depending on single or dual eye loss or impairment.
The measure taxes saloons at 1000 dollars annually and buffet cars at 1000 or 1500 depending on track length, with 50 percent penalties for nonpayment and 20 percent for saloon nonpayment. It blocks tax refunds below 200 dollars and outlines settlements each May plus prorated licenses. The bill takes effect upon governor approval or ten days after signature by leaders if not signed.
Governor Pattison designates Friday April 20 as Arbor Day in a formal proclamation. The notice highlights tree planting and conservation efforts statewide.
The Aiken bill raising low tax on saloons from 350 to 1000 sparks debate among business leaders. Christ Diehl Jr. forecasts several closures by May and December, with revenue shifts and potential property value effects. In Defiance County 39 saloons exist, 32 in the city, current revenue 11200, projected state gain about 600000. some fear rent declines as many rooms open to other uses. Evias Crives dies at 81 near Elida. burial in Riverside. William Gleeson dies at his son-in-law Frank Baker’s home. survived by three children and several stepchildrenplus brothers.
Mary Amelia Walz nine daughter of Mr and Mrs M J Walz died Monday at home in East Defiance after a weeks long illness. Funeral held Thursday at 9 am at St John s German Catholic church. An uncle Rev Max F Walz of
Din of weekly visits and illnesses across Farmer area. Families like Beattie Fritz and Flightner circulate visiting kin in Bryan West Unity and Findlay while several members recover from sickness. The U B group buys old Flightner store lot to build a parsonage this summer and high school social event reflects local life.
Mr and Mrs Henry Elling of Okolona and numerous others made business or social calls in the week. Supt Lehman traveled to Cicero while Rev L Roberts and wife joined Sunday dinner. Revival services continue with Rev Kelly leading. Visitors include Miss Mabel Chagaman in Defiance and the Basset and Crowell families from Esbow, Kansas visiting old friends after 22 years.
Mr LA Snider visited Toledo to see daughter Alice and returned Wednesday. Masons met at Defiance on Wednesday evening. C R Shuter of Toledo spent a few days at home. Dr GE Winn and wife were in Chicago last week. Ed Meyers of Ney called Tuesday. Emery Snider moves to a new house. EN King handled business at Stryker on Wednesday. HF Rodgers and wife were in Defiance on a prior week. Mrs EN King and CE Snider attended Bryan on Saturday. Dr RB Cameron and wife from Jewel helped at the bedside this week. TE Snider and TE Shuter visited Toledo on Wednesday for business.
Real estate transfers listed involve William G. Kopp sheriff recording deeds to various buyers including F L Hay, Jewel and Genevieve Fouk, Frank Ardner, Paol Eisabeth, John W Shin, Jacob Hall, Albert Diehl, N S Blue, George Engle, Andrew Knapp, James Mansfield, W Rath, Thomas Short, Minnie Otis, Frank Stevens, Anna Thompson, Sarah Bates, and many others. Transactions span Defiance, Hicksville, Evansport, Sherwood, Noble and adjacent townships with prices ranging from 40 to 6,000 dollars. Transfers cover lots, halves, 40 acres, and blocks in several additions and plats.
Columbus reports a busy session with Senate and House passage of measures on prison labor, hospital funding, and municipal land and crime trials. Debates over liquor licensing, Australian ballot, and council bond powers surface as pressure from big interests looms. A dramatic Alkio tax bill fight ends with votes 18 to 18 as leaders clash.
A county Sunday school convention emphasizes teaching over preaching and urges visits to schools to improve methods equipment and instruction. A speaker’s updated topic prompts readers to supply relevant books to aid paperless preparation. The UBSS report notes 140 present 3.72 collected 1645 chapters read 144 verses committed Amos For Low and a county meeting is set for March 31 in Sherwood at 12 45 PM.
John Bodenbender born in Hesse Castle Germany July 25 1826 died March 14 1906 aged 79 years 7 months 14 days. He settled in Columbia then Auglaize and Paulding counties, married Hannah Snider then Mary Ellen Fryman, father of 14 children 43 grandchildren 7 great grandchildren. Enlisted 1865 in Co A 189th Regt served through the Civil War. Joined Sethiel Christian Church in 1859 and lived a Christian life. CARD OF THANKS from Mary E Bodenbender and children for support during sickness and death.
At Toledo the cash grain prices include wheat 85 May 82 34, corn 46 May 44 and oats 33 May 83 1% Rye at 65 and clover seed 7.72 April 7.65. Hogs ease with heavies 6.40 to 6.65, mediums 5.50 to 6.60, pigs 6.36 to 6.70. Cattle range from prime steers 4.50 to 5.95 to heifers 2.75 to 4.00 and calves 6.50 to 8.00. East Buffalo reports steady milch cows and varied veals, lambs 6.50 to 7.50, stockers 3.00 to 4.50, and hogs 6.60 to 6.75.
A jumble of market rates and poultry figures appears with prices for wheat, hides, beef, hogs, and fowl. The list mentions live and dressed animals and notes various per unit prices across commodities.
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