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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1905

Page

8

Public Library to Dedicate New Building on July Fourth 1905

The Building committee announces the dedication date of the new library with Hon. Frank A Hooker, chief justice of Michigan, as orator. The event on Fort Defiance park will celebrate independence and draw a large crowd while including music and formal remarks. Justice Hooker, born 1844 in Hartford, has deep ties to Defiance.

Public Library Frank A Hooker Supreme Court of Michigan Judge Hooker Cooley Campbell Justice Hooker Defiance Hartford Conn Maumee George Watkins Jefferson Street Erie Mills Central School Ann Arbor Bryan Charlotte Mich Emma E Carter Elbert E Carter State Bank Supreme Bench Harry Lansing Charles EK Grand Rapids Fort Defiance Park

Storm Wrecks Rain Lashes Many Regions and Toll Rises

Widespread storm lashed Fostoria Delaware Canal Dover Sandusky Akron and other locales with heavy rains and hail. Springfield interurbans stalled. Bryan endured record rainfall flooding lowlands Lynn creek hit a peak as bridges washed out. A side show pole toppled by lightning at Wallace’s circus killed one and injured four.

Fostoria Delaware Canal Dover Sandusky Akron Holgate Tiffin Springfield Bryan Lynn Creek Marietta Wallace Chicago Michigan

Republican delegates chosen for county convention

The article lists Republican delegates and alternates selected at multiple caucuses in the county. It names ward by ward slates including chairmen secretaries and the delegations to the county convention with numerous individuals and alternates. It also notes a Sunday school session with officers elected and a note about statewide delegation requirements.

First Ward Virgil Squire R V Haymaker G W Deatrick G W Helpman C W Butler Fred Marcellue H C Chappel J WS Palmer E R Mallett W W Wood Chas Torrence Chas A Frick Wm Switzer C L Deatrick Chas Wellman A F Harley CC Kuhn W R Cowen Frank Graper G D Edgar Jas. Hopple Joseph L Ralston Clifton Hilton T B Johnson Ora Gregg James S Haller Karl Ralston Fillmore Hilton C D Jordan Stephen Horsey SO Decker George F Switzer Wm. Spencer Wm. Houck F B Stotler F H Folk Chas. Latchaw Wm Ames Wm. Lesh Fred Whetstone Charles Miller George Coffin Emery Bayliss Lewis Simmons Nathaniel McFeeters Geo Boters John Gregg Otto Luce Charles W Moats Ed Bayliss M M Haver Johnson Miller Lewis Carter Wm. Cairn H G Rock Wm Heller F M Shook Frank Heller Douglas Moats Chas Smith Emery Eluiorat Abbie Willeman Clark H 1L Stock Columbus Ohio Canton Normal Home Department Will C Campbell

Successful convention in Noble town ship gathers attendees

The convention featured song and devotion led by Rev Jennings of the Free Methodist church. Discussion on Primary Work opened by H L Stock and included C D Jordan H A Folk Rev Jennings and Mrs Leghorn. Speakers stressed quality teachers and the need for a separate room.

Jennings H H Folk Jerry Legion J F Folk Treas Stella Goddard H L Stock F A Goddard F A Gopparpd Jordan Sec Noble Township Free Methodist Church Haver C D Jordan H A Folk Leghorn H Folk

Wabash Sells Defiance Toledo Round Trip Tickets

Beginning Sunday May 14 and weekly thereafter the Wabash offers round trip tickets from Defiance to Toledo for 100 dollars. Tickets are valid only on the special train departing Defiance at 9:92 am and returning from Toledo at 7:35 pm.

Wabash Toledo Defiance

Local Junk Business Relocates to Clinton Street

The seller announces relocation to 216 N Clinton Street opposite the Third Ward building. He offers to pay the highest market price for rubber, rags, metals, furs, hides and wool, pledging equal treatment and guaranteed satisfaction.

N. Clinton Street Third Ward Perry Street

Mrs. Robert R Rogers Dies in Toledo Hospital

Mrs. Robert R Rogers former Defiance resident dies at 54 after a serious operation at Robinwood Hospital Toledo. Funeral held at Collingwood Presbyterian Church and interment in Forest Cemetery. Survived by husband and three children all in Toledo. Mr Rogers ran a Defiance grocery.

Robert R Rogers Defiance Robinwood Hospital Toledo R A Beard Albert Schubert Richard Rogers Forest Cemetery Rogers Defiance Commandery

Excursion Rates to Newark May 22 and 23

The B and O will sell excursion tickets from all points in Ohio to Newark for one fare plus 25 cents round trip. Tickets are valid for return until May 26 and are for the State Convention of Ohio Christian Missionary Societies and the Ohio Christian Woman's Board of Missions.

Ohio Newark Account State Convention Ohio Christian Missionary Societies Ohio Christian Woman’s Board of Missions

Democratic Harmony and Liquor Faction Feuds in Pattison Race

The Ohio governor race intensifies as the Wine and Spirit News attacks John M Pattison, labeling him an enemy of liquor interests and a Republican ally. Edgy press battles split factions, with rumors of committee theft and factional maneuvering affecting Pattison’s standing.

Central Committee Johnson John N Pattison Pattison Washington Jefferson Lincoln Roosevelt Wine and Spirit News Ohio State Liquor League Columbus John M. Pattison Liquor Interests anti-Saloon League John M Pattison Pseuce State Committee Harvey C. Garber Republican State Committee

Mrs. Lottie Pitts Returns From Visit

Mrs. Lottie Pitts came back to Sherwood Sunday after visiting relatives in this city.

Lottie Pitts Sherwood

B and O Sells Excursion Tickets to Canton May 25 26 27

The B O railroad offers excursion tickets from all Ohio points to Canton at one fare plus 25 cents round trip for Grand Council of Ohio order of United Commercial Travelers of America. Tickets valid for return until May 29. For details contact nearest B and O ticket office or A N Austin, general passenger agent, Chicago Illinois.

B& O Pittsburg Wheeling Ohio River Division Winona Lake Ind General Assembly The Presbyterian Church USA Austin Chicago Ill B&o Qill Ohio Canton Grand Council of Ohio Order of United Commercial Travelers of America St. Louis National Baptist BN Austin

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