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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1905

Page

9

Many Are Confirmed at St John’s Church by Bishop Horstman

The sacrament of confirmation was administered to a St. John's class by Rt. Rev. Ignatius Horstman, bishop of Cleveland, marking his first visit in three years. A second class was set for St. Mary's this afternoon, with mass, processions, and ten visiting priests assisting. The bishop urged new members to live their faith through works and conduct, naming numerous boys and girls confirmed at St. John's along with their parents and sponsors.

St. John’s Catholic Church Ignatius Horstman Cleveland St. Mary’s Catholic Church Horetman St. John’s Church

Defiance Court Handles Injunction and Errors

Circuit court continued fourteen cases due to time limits. Judges Norris Vollrath and Haron delivered verdicts in City of Defiance versus Peoples Gas and Electric, an injunction case over a proposed gas plant and piping. Defiance again faced Dr Edward F E K Chapman and F J Papenhagen in two cases in error with dismissal motions denied and costs taxed.

Circuit Court Norris, Vollrath Haron City of Defiance Peoples Gas and Electric Company Common Pleas Edward FE K Chapman F J Papenhagen Chapman Democratic Board of Health In Popenhagen City

Serious Wounding After Saloon Altercation In Defiance

Henry Hoeffel lies in serious condition at his father's home after an assault outside Isaac Lalonde's saloon on Ottawa Avenue East Defiance. He was cut or stabbed in the right side near the liver during a dispute with Berthold, a country gardener, and suffered heavy blood loss. Police will investigate the incident.

Henry Hoeffel Charles Hoeffel Isaac Lalonde Ottawa Avenue East Defiance Berthold Mr. Hoeffel F E Jones Hoeffel

Appeals Dismissal Motions and Court Rulings Summary

The record notes several appellate actions: motions to dismiss appeals were refused in some cases, while others were sustained. Aimed at enjoining city payments to officers of a defunct health board, the test case progressed to the supreme court where payments to the clerk and health officer occurred. Other entries include Skinner Bending Co. v Eli Ayers for the plaintiff and Wabash Railroad v Dan H Leiberthal. the Common Pleas Court’s weight-of-evidence judgment against Leiberthal was set aside at $500. Detachment actions regarding Hickeville land continued on appeal and circuit court.

Lillie McCartney Henry Bricker Hickeville Circuit Court

John Crowe Seeks Defiance Mayoral Bid Amid Eligibilty Debate

The Cres cent News questioned John Crowe's eligibility but the Defiance Republican convention nominated him for mayor after a long residency. Crowe has campaigned, served in the Civil War, and pledges to answer eligibility if elected, urging residents to vote for him on election day.

John Crowe Crescent News Mr. Crowe Democratic Committee Defiance Crowe Republicans of John

Bossism and selective outrage in party politics

The State Journal argues Democrats claim opposes bosses while tolerating Tom Johnson’s control in Cuyahoga County, Columbus nominations, the legislature, and the state board of equalization. It complains Democrats ignore Johnson’s power but decry alleged bossing in opponents, highlighting hypocrisy in political criticism.

Tom Johnson Cuyahoga County Johnson Columbus State Board of Equalization George Cox Tom Johneson Christendom State Journal

Toledo Pioneer Businessman Ws. C Mettler Dies at 63

Ws C Mettler a Toledo pioneer businessman died Thursday evening at age 63 He served in Company 101 OV 1 during the war.

Ws. C Mettler Toledo

Defiance Township Seeks Outside Resident Frank Mc Cann

Voters may elect Frank Mc Cann as trustee. current trustees all reside in the city. Mc Cann would be a outside city resident serving as township trustee amid local governance options.

Defiance Township Frank McCann City

Republicans Nominees Lauded By Desi Voters

The Desi stance backs a strong Republican ticket praised as conservative and capable. Wochenblatt of Findlay drops the Democratic ticket from its editorial column, offering no explanation. Pattison’s stance strains German support as readers wonder what the Democratic ticket represents.

Tae Wochenblatt Findlay Ohio Pattison

Ohio Newspaper Woman’s Association Opens Stand Against Tom L Johnson

In convention assembled at Zanesville the Ohio Newspaper Woman’s Association adopted a resolution protesting political bossism in Ohio. They decry graft in high places as revealed by ongoing investigations.

Ohio Woman’s Association Zanesville Tom L Johnson

Sheriff Proclamation for Defiance County Ohio 1905

Sheriff William G. Kopp proclaims the November seventh election day for state and district officers along with proposed constitutional amendments. Voters will decide Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Judge Attorney General Treasurer Public Works member and other local offices plus two amendments about biennial elections and tax exemptions. Election returns handling and secrecy rules are outlined with county and township clerks responsible.

Defiance County Ohio William G. Kopp State of Board of Public Works General Assembly of Ohio County Board of Deputy Supervisors of Elections Defiance Deance County

Crescent News Praises Health Board Reform Effort

The Crescent News lauds the city council reform that created a new board of health under the Public Service. old board fights on in court to block change, with cases reaching the supreme court at city expense. The defeat of Geo P Wohn in primaries is tied to restoring old health board officials and salaries if reform fails.

The Crescent News Board of Health Board of Public Service Supreme Court Geo. P Wohn

Frost Hits Inside and Outside Citizen’s Opera House

A frost affected both the interior and exterior of the Citizen's Opera House Thursday night creating a chilly scene. No injuries or additional damage reported and local crews began assessing the building early Friday.

Citizen’s Opera House

Campaign of slander harms Defiance county democracy

A local election statement argues that foul accusations serve no one, asserting slander harms Defiance county democracy as well as the state, urging voters to focus on facts and issues.

Defiance County Democracy

Andrew Tuttle for Defiance Township Treasurer

Andrew Tuttle is a well known Defiance resident who seeks the role of township treasurer. Voters are urged to support him in the upcoming election.

Andrew Tuttle

New Medical Method Claims to Cure Deafness and Catarrh

Advertises a novel treatment promising immediate hearing restoration and cures for catarrh, weak lungs, consumption, and kidney troubles. Offers free visit with urine analysis and guarantee of cure for patients during the event, with hours and two special dates.

Dr. R R Parcher Physician and Surgeon Card

Dr R R Parcher physician and surgeon lists office and residence at 617 Wayne Street with varied hours and a new phone number 415.

R. R. Parcher Wayne Street

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