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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
4
Fragments show a small classified item about a cash in advance fee and telephone numbers 14 and 84. No clear names, places, dates, or full context available.
The Defiance county Republican committee calls a convention in the city hall to select six delegates to the Columbus state convention on May 24. The apportionment fixes one delegate and one alternates for each five thousand votes cast, with Theodore Roosevelt receiving one delegate and alternates for November 1904. James Hogan, ex postmaster of Larue, died suddenly from a stroke on the 10th.
The village council of Continental passes an ordinance requiring removal of all screens from saloons in the town.
The Democratic convention to choose a candidate for senator in the Twelfth district will be held at Sidney on August 2.
Jackson J. Pritchett of Bloomville and Mrs. Catherine Obler of Republic, aged 75 and 71, were married in Tiffin this week.
At a meeting of Company E Sixth Regiment Jon G of Bryan and Eugene E Newman were elected captain and ensign, with Loren E Ensign’s resignation having been accepted two weeks earlier.
The board of penitentiary managers paroled Ora Lambert, convicted last year in Polding for assault and sentenced to three years.
A E Puave of Marysville, a prominent Republican, Marysville city council member, and member of Aladdin Temple and the Scottish Rite Masons of Columbus, was stricken with paralysis Sunday and cannot recover.
Mrs Evizanera of Lima aged 85 fell down stairs injuring her right arm above and below the elbow and a finger and the left arm below the elbow. The shock may prove fatal.
A Tuesday May day demonstration in Russia turned out mild with few disturbances as police pre cautious measures and numerous arrests kept events calm. Officials anticipated larger trouble but controlled the scene effectively.
John F Miller aged 44 of Richwood hanged himself in a barn at a cousin’s home near Kenton on Monday. Formerly employed at the Republican in Kenton and edited by his brother. The coroner cites overwork and nervous prostration as factors.
Sunday night blaze wiped out the large barn belonging to Simon George stock dealer near Bowling Green. The fire burnd a barn and three others, 24 fat steers, 35 hogs, numerous foals, hay, grain and farming implements were lost in the flames.
A small cyclone moved over Mayngen Wood county Sunday evening destroying all oil derricks in its path. A house on the Dewey Stave Company's farm was carried away. Chimneys on three other houses were blown down and a barn suffered heavy damage.
A barn on Mrs. Wm. Brown’s farm near Maysville burned Sunday after a lightning strike. About 25 hogs, several tons of hay, grain and farm implements were destroyed. Loss estimated at 3,500 dollars, partially insured.
Chapter thirty years of court ship reports the marriage of Dr. John Ward Shults a Wichita physician and author to Miss Eudora Florence Underwood of Bowling Green in Wichita on a Tuesday.
Archie Walters, 13, son of Joseph Walters, was killed in Celina on Tuesday while trespassing near a side track. He moved onto the main track just as a passenger train approached within about thirty feet, failing to notice the danger and being struck.
Four year old George Helry warned his 16 month old sister to move her hand. He swung an axe in a Findlay woodshed. The axe cut through only part of her hand as the child disobeyed, leaving serious injury but not complete amputation.
Mrs Happox disposed rubbish into a cook stove when a package of powder ignited a fire causing a violent explosion. Stove doors lids and parts were blown outward and Mr Haddox suffered severe cuts and burns.
A Chicago source lists payment tiers for violent acts during strike riots. Murder carried a reward of 100 to 500 dollars, hospital-bound injuries 25 to 100 dollars, broken limbs 10 to 50 dollars, eye gouging 10 to 25 dollars, and plain beatings up to 15 dollars if bones remain unbroken.
While attempting to board a freight at Van Wert on Monday night, Jimmy O'Brien, about 25, of Lima, was crushed between cars. He suffered a severe injury to his left foot and leg, plus serious eye damage that may be permanent.
A method cited for destroying dandelions docks plantains and similar weeds involves filling a common oil can with gasoline and squirting a teaspoonful into the plant’s top heart. The claim is that the weed will not regrow after treatment.
Perry Beam a 24 year old Shelby County school teacher went to Botkins to finalize marriage plans with Miss Ella Whcal. He fell ill with pneumonia upon arrival and died before he could be moved to his home.
FredERIch Kuipp aged 76 a longtime resident near Holgate died on the ninth from paralysis after a period of suffering. The obituary notes his status as an early settler and he is remembered by neighbors and family along with his lengthy illness.
Frank B Brandegee of New London a member of Congress from Connecticut's Third District is selected to become U S Senator replacing the late O H Platt with the official duties set to begin.
The Lipprell home at Leipsic burned to the ground on the 10th with nearly all contents lost. The family was away from home when the blaze began.
Allen Stevens of near Fostoria died Friday night from suffocation caused by a throat growth. He felt normal until about 4 o'clock when breathing difficulties began and worsened.
A 10 year old boy, son of Alonzo Marietta, fell from a narrow foot bridge into Portage Creek near Fortressoria on a swollen current Friday and was swept away and drowned.
Supr. CC Miller of the public schools has been offered the Lima college presidency after resigning from his current duties. He will decide after the Toledo school superintendency settlement, for which he is an applicant.
The Auglaize county commissioners request grants the right to build a regular roadway along the east bank of St. Marys reservoir. When completed it will be a scenic drive regarded as one of the state’s most picturesque routes.
For the second time within a week Heidelberg university was vandalized with limburger cheese. It was smeared in every part of the building, coated on the carpet and rubbed in, forcing the rooms to be aired out and religious recitations to be omitted.
Grave robbers trying to desecrate the grave of Fay Herman aged eight who died recently were found at work in Bellefontaine cemetery and fired upon but escaped. The body will be exhumed and placed in a metallic casket.
The longtime ME church minister and presiding elder in the Cincinnati conference died at his Jamestown home on the 9th. He served as president of the Preachers Relief Society and secretary of the conference trustees board, two major church financial bodies.
AvuaustT HANSEL, a well known farmer near Celina, drew $800 from the bank after a warning was sounded. He stored the money at home in a drawer and was awakened at night to find it missing. No clues yet, but suspicion falls on those who knew about the sum.
Starting Sunday May 14 and each Sunday after, the Wabash railroad will sell round trip tickets from Defiance to Toledo for one dollar. Tickets are valid only on the special train leaving Defiance at 9 22 am and Toledo at 7 35 pm.
An electrical storm injures farmer Wim Melatire while planting near Napoleon. A bolt killed a horse and knocked him unconscious for hours. He later suffered intense pains through his arms and body, then weakened but recovered to seem normal.
The commission chose May 22 for dedicating three Ohio monuments at Vicksburg park marking the 420th anniversary of Grant's assault where over three thousand were killed. Congress in 1889 authorized purchase of land surrounding Vicksburg to form a park with monuments depicting divisions. The park spans over 1250 acres and special railroad rates apply with a B&O special train from Columbus to Cincinnati and Vicksburg on May 18.
The article notes Democratic leaders in Defiance facing internal tempers as they debate school policy and plans to change the superintendent. It mentions Dr H W Myers as port collector, bond paid by the state, and calls for scrutiny of the new high school building project and overall work quality.
Sherwood Henry Wendt on the sick list since February shows slow improvement. Local social notes mention visits and greetings among residents including Miss Heater Defiance and Prof W W Heater Ayersville. Nearby towns such as Alverton Paulding Ney Lima and Continen tal are referenced with multiple visits and gatherings.
Washington Charley Weber of Ney moved to Defiance to work in a factory. Nine applicants baptized by immersion at Mud Creek near Fairview church. George Erlston, nephew of John Kintner, died at the infirmary. funeral Tuesday at Ney ME church led by Rev. Lilly, interment Lintz cemetery. Christ Freese traveled to Pioneer via Cincinnati Northern to Alberton then electric car. Rev Leatherman preached Mrs. Clay funeral at Clay Corners. W H Mueller harness shop wall collapsed last week. rebuild ordered. Amos Moon critical with inflammatory rheumatism and limb weakness. Foot washing and Lord’s Supper observed at Fairview church. Christ Vollmer Jr building kitchen and wood house addition. A wedding is planned near Ney in the near future.
In Farmer township Republicans elected delegates and alternates to the county convention on May 20. Delegates include Yeagley, Stone, Blosser, Lord, Biglow, Battershell, Ramsey, Kimmel, Richardson, and others. alternates list numerous members. Washington township caucus designated all present Republicans as delegates. Mark township chose delegates and alternates with chairs and secretaries named.
Transfers cataloged include Charles Corwin to Harriet Bates for Lots 49 and 50 Southworth add. and Rosalia B Hess to Frank E Blanchard for Lots 26 27 28 Phelps add. plus Jagged notes for Jno Whetstone Sr. and others in Oak Park add. Further deeds list Christian Heatley et al to Chauncey Replogle Lot 27 Evansport and Nora Turritin to Jakob Buehrer Lot 28 EV MSPOFt. George A Woods to David Snyder in Farmer 2 and Jack Roebrig to William Roehrig for 20 acres in Noble 2. Fred Heidepriem to Albert Scott 40 acres in Highland 2. Edward Baker to Albert Baker 15 acres Ayersville.
A probate court case in Bicks ville questioned Chas Roezman’s capacity due to alleged intoxication. Maxwell filed for a guardian, citing $1000 property and recent farm sale for $2000 as assets. Witness absence delayed proceedings to next Monday. Attorney for plaintiff I E Griffin. Roszman represented by Harrie Cameron and TT Anshberry.
Born to James Fraker and wife May 11 twin baby girls. A A Fitzcharles drills a well for Mr Firestone near Koder school home. Miss Jennie Lindsey and the Misses Laura and Myrtle McKee visit Mrs Candace Miller Tuesday. Ross Mann of Angola Ind visited at the parental home Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Wm Miller suffers with erysipelas. Edna Oswalt of Hicksville closes a spring term of school in district No 10 Friday. Clarisa Olds and children of Butler visit her parents I W Piper Sunday.
Neil Schriner died by drowning in Mud Creek near the Kelly farm Friday at 5 pm. Funeral held at Mud Creek Catholic church Monday at 10 am with burial in the church cemetery. He married Mary Hart in June 1889 and they had eight children aged 15 to one year. The grieving family receives community sympathy.
Wm Kimberly and son from Evansport helped at the new cemetery last week. Brown appeared Tuesday. Miss Roberts of Defiance joined Sunday dinner. Miss Wisda of Farmer and Miss Batt visited Sno wisiee Adam Hall and Mrs. W A Rasor of Defiance Monday. Seven Shriner brothers from Bellevue West Loch and Attica attended their brother's funeral and later visited J A Rasor and wife.
O J Thomas and wife were in Bryan last Saturday. Helen Barney visited Ed Stones. O J Thomas and Ed Stone attended Masonic lodge in Hicksville Friday. Ada Bassett improving. Aaron Hopkins and wife to Garrett for a sister’s illness. Royal Hopkins and sister to Garrett to see a sick aunt. Cicero mail route rearranged slight. Telephones to be placed east of Logan and Cicero. Boxwell exam in Hicksville. West Milford school closed Friday.
Mark Center Mrs Stryker, visiting her parents Mr and Mrs P A Lacy, heads to her Pittsburg home Tuesday. Mrs Engle of Bremen Ind returns home after visiting her daughter Mrs Ned Wagner. T B Randles raises an addi evadee M M Huber hauls cement for a new ground cellar. Mr Engleis hauls sand for his new house foundation. Mrs J E Wheeler goes to Henry Co on account of Mrs W's sister-in-law death. J B and Mrs Sarvis plan a Michigan relatives visit soon.
The Wa bash sells round trip tickets to Winona Lake with a 15 day return limit for 275 dollars. Season tickets are available with a return limit to October 31 for 3.65 dollars.
The Defiance Ohio post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending May 16 1905. Names include John Ball Geo Durham W T Fassig C Murphy John Naugle F A Wood Jack Wallace Mrs Dora Rice. If not claimed within 14 days they go to the dead letter office. Postmaster C J Thompson notes to mention advertised and list date.
A compendium of dream time illusions recounts rapid dream fragments during brief wake moments and a drowsy vase accident leading to visions of a distant life. Professor Okakura outlines a Tokyo Kyoto era beauty standard for Japanese women including height, skin, hair, facial features, and a Fujiyama inspired hair growth pattern.
A satirical note from the Houston Post mocks the overconfident rooster at a poultry show and questions how hens tolerate its airs. The pieceplayfully imagines a hen club disciplining roosters to curb their vanity, reflecting a regional viewpoint on rural humor.
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a low cost beauty solution for a smooth cream-like complexion rosy cheeks and bright eyes. Claims to be the greatest beautifier in stock from Weisenburger Bros.
Mary A. Mowry sues in Defiance county Ohio probate court against Mary Jane Grady Marcus D. Nigh Frances Marion Nigh Edwin A Nigh and others claiming common ownership of parcels tied to Simon Peter Moon. Lands include Lot 16 and part of Lot 17 in Defiance additions, Lot 1 and southeast part of Lot 2 Arrow smiths addition, Lots 4 and 49 Mills and Klines Second Subdivision Norwood, plus six parcels fronting Cleveland Avenue. Plaintiff seeks partition or appraisal and sale with proceeds divided. defendants to answer by June 2 1905.
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