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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
8
William Marke of Altron Indiana reported a theft at a G A R event in Fort Wayne last week. His pocket was picked and $188 was taken.
The durable grip of the harsh winter of 1907 becomes a lasting topic for veterans and early settlers, offering memories and discussions for years to come.
Homer reports two inmates Burter and Henry Jarchow who escaped from the Toledo work house were captured in Adrian Michigan on Thursday. Local authorities followed tips leading to the arrest and transfer to custody for return to Toledo.
Andrew D Patterson formerly of Lima who married Dora Metzger twelve years ago was awarded the title of baron by the King of Portugal.
TuEi Catholic Order of Foresters founded in Chicago celebrated its twenty fourth anniversary by initiating a class of 1 500 members in that city Sunday.
Report says William J. Bryan will announce in his paper that Governor Hoke Smith of Georgia is his pick for the Democratic candidate. Many doubt the move, wondering if Bryan will try again himself, but time will tell.
General Kuroki, a prominent Japanese commander visiting the United States, lauds the United States and New York skyline in a New York interview. He expresses surprise at skyscrapers and says he does not foresee conflict with the United States, adding a laughing remark about war over the Philippines.
Theodore Titon, American editor and author born in New York in 1835, died in Paris on Saturday. He led the New York Independent from 1856 to 1870, edited the Golden Argus from 1871 to 1874, and the Brooklyn Union from 1874 to 1876 before settling in Paris.
The committee in Wapakoneta decided to hold a general district primary to nominate two candidates to succeed Judges Armstrong and Quail. Armstrong seeks a third term. other candidates include W. T. Copeland, Wm. Kliner of Allen County, F. C. Layton of Auglaize, and John W. Loree of Mercer.
The Express urges a public meeting where B and O railway representatives explain the contemplated improvements to citizens. The mayor's office has the plans, and residents can ask questions to learn the exact state of affairs.
The Salem Water Co. halted service over a failed franchise bid. Mayor Carter and the fire department seized the plant after twenty hours, restarted the pumps, and the city obtained a mandatory injunction to resume service while council reviews the franchise proposal.
Guthrie reports estimate that one million dollars will be spent by Democratic candidates before the June 8 primary. Four senatorial contenders may spend about fifty thousand each, at least one gubernatorial hopeful may match that, while the state committee collected fourteen thousand five hundred to cover primary costs.
Arthur Franzdorf a 19 year old employee of the American Steel Package Co was taken to Dr Ury in serious condition after eating pie handed by a coworker who claimed to have two ends for him. The druggist says croton oil was sold but other ingredients are unconfirmed. The motive described as a prank.
Addie Willeman born August 17 1879 in Richland township Defiance county died May 19 1907 in Defiance aged 27 years 9 months 1 day. She joined the M E church at Florida about age thirteen and remained a faithful member until death. She suffered tuberculosis with patience and died a triumphant Christian. She leaves her father and mother two sisters two brothers and many relatives. Funeral at Independence church May 21 at 2 p.m. Rev F T Champion officiating. Pallbearers were the Sunday school class’ young men. burial at Independence cemetery.
Henry and De fiance county officials granted a petition for the three mile Thieroff ditch in Flat Rock and Richland townships. A hearing in Napoleon on July 23 will hear engineer Frank G. Blue's report and set the apportionment. Commissioners also viewed the Miller ditch in Milford and the Huber ditch in Farmer and Mark Townships.
Sadie May Fockler 22 died at her home four miles from the city on the Fort Wayne road after months with tuberculosis. Funeral at her home Sunday at 2 pm Rev B W Slagle officiating and burial at Lesh cemetery. Joseph Shondel died in Toledo after two months with Brights disease. Born in Defiance March 19 1872 he lived here then moved to Toledo to work as a painter. He married Bertha Schick about nine years ago. survived by sisters Mrs Schlembach Mrs Ellingson and Cornelia Sellsbauzb and brothers George Shondel and Wm Shondel. Remains brought to Defiance and funeral at St John’s Catholic church Tuesday at 9 am.
Former Defiance resident Mrs. Sarah Johnston aged 71 died Friday in Columbus after twenty years there. She moved from Elyria to Defiance in 1861 and lived here until 1887. Survived by husband William Johnston Columbus. brothers Charles Hazard Mendota Illinois and George Hazard Napoleon. sisters Louisa Weeke Ripton C Harriet E Smith Cleveland Mary Shipley Toledo Marioda Sidlinger Napoleon. Funeral held at J W Adams Holgate Avenue with pallbearers Geo Kirk M B Gorman N Woodward J T Bennett A Frick Oscar Smith. Interment Riverside.
A six member survey crew led by Riggs & Sherman outlines the route from Defiance along the corporation and sectional lines to Delaware Bend then south and west to Hickeville. The line proceeds along the pike to Fort Wayne with the party reaching Delaware Bend Wednesday evening.
Harry B. Holzer of Van Wert has leased part of the storeroom of C.8 Wellman and will open an electrical supply business. He brings years of experience in the field.
Mr and Mrs J P Buffington celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home on the corner of Jefferson and Second streets surrounded by relatives and friends. Buffington, born November 12 1828 in Brandywine township Penna came to Defiance in 1853 and married Harriet C Piper May 25 1857 in Clifton Springs New York they have lived in Defiance for fifty years witnessing the city grow from a small community to a thriving town.
Oscar More sold a fine driving mare to Bud Colwell for 150 dollars. Mrs. E. Y. Fifer of Toledo visits her sister Mrs. James Andrews. Preaching at Bethel Christian church Sunday by Rev. Kershner of Defiance College. A golden wedding anniversary celebration at the Buffington home with dinner, gifts, and toasts. Citizenship application filed by Ludwig. Des Moines death of Daniel Raser. Schlembach partners dissolve after seventeen years. Joseph takes over the business.
Roy A. Gearhart age 22 and Bessie Krantz age 21, both of Defiance township, have been granted a marriage license.
H D Kine announces appointment as district agent covering Williams Fulton Wood Defiance Paulding and Ottawa counties. The joint stock live stock insurer reports 100000 paid capital 150000 assets and over 750000 in paid losses. Policies transferable on sale or exchange and coverage offered in all states. Will be in Defiance every two weeks. Bryan Ohio.
Special to Express reports Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota builds a strong east and conservative base for a 1908 Democratic presidential bid. Washington observers note his Minnesota victory, potential Southern outreach in Vicksburg, and a plan to win southern votes while Harmon and Bryan face rising competition.
May 25 notes show Mrs Baily of Defiance visiting friends over Sunday Elmer Miller spent Thursday in Defiance Mrs Perkins of Williams Center visits daughter Mrs L Stone Miss Nellie Goddard returned home after two weeks away Mr Souers of Fostoria and Mrs Addie Hayes of Hicksville visited H G Rock family Mrs Eiva Leonard of Toledo and Mrs Cora Dorsey of Hicksville visit Emanuel Miller family Commencement at Mark Center drew many attendees B A Dickey visited Toledo Raymer called to De France for illness Memorial sermon set for 2 p m Sunday at M E church by Rev Robertson.
Chase Taylor files a suit in the Court of Common Pleas Defiance County Ohio claiming ownership of the north half of the west half of the south west quarter of section thirteen town four north range five east Richland Township. He says he and grantors have openly possessed the land for over eighty years and asks that his title be quieted and others be barred from asserting any claim. Defendants must answer by July 6 1907. CAASE TAYLOR WINN & Hay Attorneys for plaintiff.
J F Shirley of Lakeside and W Reddick of Vickery, special fish and game wardens, visited the city on instruction from State Warden Speaks to monitor illegal fishing. Dip lines are illegal overall and trot lines are prohibited unless the land is owned by the fisherman. Violators will be prosecuted.
Frank Kunz of Napoleon was in the city Monday on business and has sold his livery barn. He will probably leave Napoleon, though his future location is not yet decided.
A U S naturalist describes tortoise shell as welding perfectly with no visible junction. Two beveled edges are pressed together under boiling water to join. Imperfect imitation is made by horn painted with lime lithorage and soda paste, leaving lead sulphide dark spots to mimic natural mottling.
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