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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1905
Page
9
An ad-style piece urges women to maintain their health with Zoa Phora, claiming it supports delicate female organs, relieves back and abdominal pains, and boosts energy. It promotes a free bottle trial and cites testimonials from many women who benefited from the product.
A promotional offer from Zoa Phora Company promises a free full size fifty cent bottle and a copy of Dr. Pengelly's Advice to Women sent prepaid to the requester. Readers must send their name and address to the Kalamazoo Michigan address given. The note claims Zoa Phora is sold in one dollar bottles and widely recommended by druggists.
In Defiance the medicine Zoa Phora is sold and recommended by F. P. Weisenburger & Brother, druggists, noted for its availability and endorsement by the local chemists.
The Thirty-ninth annual state encampment of the G R will be in Washington Ohio from June 6 to 9. Preparations aim to entertain thousands of veterans and auxilliaries with hourly attractions. Highlights include a flower parade, GAR parade with a 200 piece fife and drum corps, Jewell Juvenile drum corps, 1000 young participants from the Soldiers and Sailors' Orphans Home Xenia, and a 300 voice chorus with orchestra for open air concerts.
The Division of Nursery and Orchard Inspection warns of elm leaf beetle damage found in Dayton last fall and publishes a fully illustrated bulletin on the beetle's character habits and control methods. Citizens asked to send insect samples and affected leaves to Columbus for verification. A F Burgess is chief inspector.
Mrs. W V Hutchins and relatives returned from Bluffton Ohio. Henry C Cotterer aged resident of Paulding county died May 18 at his home near Junction. Funeral held at 12 30 at home and 1 at Christian church with burial beside the church. An auto party of Archbold and Toledo residents toured to Fort Wayne Sunday.
Hollister's Diye Company offers Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets in tablet form for constipation indigestion liver kidney troubles pimples eczema impure blood bad breath sluggish bowels headaches and backaches. Box price five cents two nuggets for sale in Madison Wisconsin.
Two applicants, Frank Uantion and Fred Seabloom, passed the Board of Public Safety examination for a reserve list to regular firemen and will be appointed as vacancies occur in the minute men who sleep at the station. Auditor E E Hall of Defiance and Welde of Putnam county met with Auditor Feltz at Lima to fix the taxable value of the C and L M railroad. The line is valued at 60 000 overall, with two stations listed at Lima and Gomer. The chief of police received word of the death of Frank Norris from the Bricklayers and Plasterers Union in Cairo Illinois and seeks information on his relatives. Norris lived in that area about 12 years and was about 35, with brown hair and sandy mustache.
Archibald V. Valentine, 85, collapsed and died in the county courthouse at Bellefontaine on Friday. No further details were provided about the death or immediate circumstances.
The infant Lancis Wright of Bellefontaine was killed after plunging from a third story window.
Evison N Brewer a long time Auglaize County resident died at his home near St Marys Friday at age 73 after 68 years in the area. Local notice records his passing and confirms the age and residence.
The Democratic convention to nominate a candidate for senator in the twenty second district will be held at Van Wert on May 31.
James Goodbread a well known Democratic politics figure in Northwestern Ohio died at his Nevada home on Thursday.
Charles Barley was arrested at Bellefontaine Thursday charged with forging the name of his uncle Joe Jenkins of Ridgeway to a $200 note.
John Greiner a prominent Tifton business man died Friday night after three months of sickness from multiple diseases.
Toledo judge discharged MicHael Dillon after finding he acted to stop a rag peddler who blew a fog horn under Dillon's window. The arrest was deemed lawful but the act was ruled justified and Dillon released.
Barney Armstrong disappeared from his Toledo home on May 13 and was found Sunday morning in the Maumee River. Authorities believe the death was self inflicted.
Max LisperGer was found guilty of second degree murder in Toledo on Friday and faces a life sentence. He had previous convictions, but the verdict was set aside earlier due to irregularity.
The Republican convention Saturday afternoon drew broad attendance with representatives from every township and ward. The proceedings were expeditious and harmonious, and organizers foresee a glorious victory this fall.
John Clark dies at the Colum bus Infirmary after eating part of his hat during delirium tremens. Police report he was seen devouring the top piece and raving as authorities removed more pieces.
DC Burnison aged 55 was found dead in his yard in Fostoria Friday morning. Police believe heart disease caused his death after he had been lying there for some time. Burnison was a thirty-second degree Mason, former councilman, and longtime Nickel Plate passenger conductor.
Dr. Mito Wilson was named superintendent of the Athens State Hospital on Friday. A Hancock county native from near Findlay he previously practiced medicine for years. He succeeds E A Rorick who has been transferred to Columbus. Wilson is a graduate of Ohio Medical College and Philadelphia Medical College.
Albion W Tourgée American Consul at Bordeaux died Sunday morning. He authored Bricks Without Straw which stirred a big response about 25 years ago. Born in Williamsfield in 1838 he was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1864. He married Emma L Kilbourne of Columbus. He served in the Union army twice wounded and was a Libby Prison survivor. He took part in the North Carolina Constitutional Convention and resided in Mayville New York.
John Miller 54 of Archbold advertised for a wife and met a Chicago woman named Morris who urged postponement of marriage. He sent $200, then drew $1000 for her in Archbold, she left, and Sheriff Stemberger recovered $900 after a bluff. Miller’s next remarks are unknown.
Christian Workers meet at the Dunkard church every Sunday at 7 PM. A Reed Lennie Noffsinger and wife A V Noffsinger and wives Miss Dora Barger Mary Snyder Della Snyder Martin and Charles Snyder will attend the Dunkard communion in Bryan tonight and Sunday. D A Noffsinger reports his new barn near completion at 30 by 50 feet. Twenty friends celebrated Lennie Noffsinger and wife first anniversary with a surprise Thursday evening Albert King provided entertainment with a phonograph.
A man tried to deposit after closing at Delphos Savings & Loan and was told by a bystander to stop trying so hard. The joke spread that the sheriff had closed it, sparking a bank run with withdrawals of $2000 on Monday and $1000 on Tuesday. Depositors lose accrued interest due July 1. The $1,000,000 capitalized institution has a solid reputation.
A keeper reports a cormorant at the National Zoological Park in Washington became ill after overeating stone-filled meals. Surgeons removed two pounds of stones from the bird, but post operative complications led to death five days later.
Moncure D Conway recalls Longfellow as Harvard professor of poetry in 1853 Cambridge. He notes the poet’s potent personality, modesty, amiable conduct toward students, lack of airs, honesty of mind, and universal affection from the young and others alike.
A passage contrasts male and female jealousy noting the man as a stormy sea wrecking all, the woman as a treacherous torrent heightening sensitivity. It claims jealousy sharpens a woman’s wit and charm, while making a man ridiculous, and credits the piece to The German of Lerné.
In a humorous exchange, Mr Subbubs dismisses the need for gowns while Mrs Subbubs argues that Mrs Playne has many gowns. He contends a plain woman should not flaunt wealth to attract attention, contrasting their views on attire.
A Southern Palms Limited northbound ride from Jacksonville becomes a test of courage and conscience as a tramp saves a man from a fatal fall after a letter reveals a partner's alleged theft. The rescued man vows to face consequences while his fiancée Helen pledges support and marriage plans to "work this thing down."
In Maine an old court opening prayer prompted a petition the judge could not fully support. A minister prayed for wisdom and for the judge to be overruled, a plea that unsettled court peers and drew comment in the New York Tribune.
The article describes Hindu worship of idols and living beings, with the cow held sacred alongside ox, bull, fish, tortoise, bear, serpents and monkeys. It notes belief in reincarnation, kindness to animals, and cow as a potential home for ancestors, plus cow care by Brahman priests before personal meals.
In Augusta the Maine Supreme Court heard a long real estate case where Fred A. Appleton, famed as a wit, sparred with a pompous opposing counsel. After a blunder, the judge pressed for patience and Appleton quipped that the other lawyer seemed inoculated with dullness, prompting a witty exchange.
The Baltimore and Ohio offers low rate excursion tickets between all points in Ohio and Indiana within 150 miles from selling station. Tickets are valid for return until May 31.
Excursion rates to Columbus via Ohio Central Lines for the Republican state convention. Tickets sell Tuesday and Wednesday May 23 and 24 with return validity through May 27. Superior service advertised by Ohio Central Lines.
Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates to the west southwest and south are offered by Ohio Central Lines agents. Consult OC agents before planning a trip or call DJ Cargo Toledo 809 Madison Ave. D P A LP Lewis Chittenden Hotel Columbus.
B and O offers excursion tickets from all Ohio points to Canton at one fare and 25 cents round trip for the Sunday School Association annual convention. Tickets valid for return through June 9. For information contact nearest B and O ticket office or A N Austin, general passenger agent, Chicago.
Travel offer from Chicago to California departing May 29 to May 31 and June 1 with Union Pacific and Northwestern Line. Overland Limited electric lighted service, two daily trains to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland. Includes route options, liberal return limits, and California folder by mail for 4 cents.
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