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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1906
Page
8
One third more heat and fuel efficiency claim for Jewel Base Burners due to improved construction. Promotes visiting the store to see savings and comfort, warns against imitations and urges buyers to purchase only genuine Jewels bearing the trademark.
The item highlights the placement of the eagle symbol in the second column on the official ballot this year, guiding voters to the correct section during the election.
John Sullivan of Toledo was found dead in a Rochester hotel after retiring to a room with an open gas jet left burning Sunday night, investigators say.
In Dundee Michigan on Saturday night James Chase and D Van Wormer perished in a house fire that consumed the dwelling where they slept. Mrs Chase was saved by the town night watchman who rescued her from the flames.
Irig claims Jay Yates once tied to a Columbus lumber business has disappeared from Findlay and seven forged notes were found. He says Yates faced forgery accusations years ago but relatives settled the matter.
William Notter, 35, a Marion area farmer, bound his wife and two children, then set fire to the house. Mrs Notter freed herself and children, the walls collapsed as a gun was loaded ready for self harm. A two mile chase ended with a posse and sheriff capturing Notter before the blaze destroyed the home.
An advertising pitch promotes the Ohio Farmer as practical for farmers with progressive sound advice. It offers a 10 week trial at 10 cents, then various yearly rates including 75 cents for one year, 1.50 for weekly express and Ohio Farmer, and 3.50 for daily express and Ohio Farmer, with orders to be sent to a listed address.
Wa Wickham, 34, was killed in Ottawa when a tree he felled toppled and trapped him on the 31st. The accident underscores dangers of timber work in the area.
A Tur plant of the Carnegie Plow Co located in East Carnegie Pennsylvania was completely destroyed by a fire on Friday causing an estimated loss of 125000 dollars. Local firefighters battled the blaze but could not save the plant. The fire, which authorities say started in the plant’s interior, prompted investigations to determine its cause. The company has announced plans to assess the damage and resume operations.
Jeppe Joseph, a Cook County judge for 43 years and presider in the 1888 Anarchist trial in Chicago, died on the 31st at age 85. He served on the bench since the late 19th century and was a prominent figure in local jurisprudence.
Federal officials search in Celing Van Wert and Lima for counterfeits or genuine twenty dollar gold pieces recently found circulating in the region.
W. H. Fisurr, longtime justice of the peace in Gilboa Putnam county aged 79, shot himself through the head on the 31st and died instantly. Grief over his wife’s death is believed to have prompted the act.
Burglars entered the vault in the Auditor's office in Wapo koneta and broke eight private employee boxes, securing $300. The vault was found locked next morning with unknown entry method. It is believed the pair intended to reach the treasurer's office.
Dr Waite Pyers of Mt Victory was thrown from his buggy when a horse ran away on the return from a call. Rescuers sought another doctor as horses bolted again, tossing the physician a second time and inflicting injuries feared to be fatal.
Henry Van Ness of Hancock County Illinois stepped from a Urbana train and met Miss Anna A. Reams of Wayne township both wearing long red ribbons for identification. They had never met before and married the same evening.
Have you neglected your Kidneys and overworked your nervous system causing trouble with kidneys and bladder The advertisement promises a cure with Williams Kidney Pills Sample Free By mail 60 cents Sold by The Owl Drug Store Cleveland Ohio Williams Mfg Co Proprietors
Blanch White infant of Chomas White dies. funeral held Sunday at 2. Mrs. L. D. Blue dies at 70 in Ayersville. husband and children survive. funeral Saturday. Rebecca Stites dies October 17 in Traverse City after long-time in Defiance. leaves five children and two sons. Methodist church member.
Lydia Ruehl Spurgeon died Saturday at her Francis street home aged 26 years 9 months She left a husband and one child her father from Highland township five brothers survive Funeral was held Tuesday at 1 30 pm at the residence and 2 pm at St Johns Lutheran Church with burial in Riverside cemetery.
James Shulters resigns as foreman of the wheel department to travel for Turnbull Wagon Co. Workers, led by spokesman Phil Dunn, presented him a gold headed umbrella as a surprise tribute. Shulters has served the company for more than 30 years.
President McReynolds reports about 100 raised for Defiance College lady students after the Trowbridge Hall fire and furnishings loss. Outside friends gave several hundred dollars and churches in Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania Michigan are contributing. Defiance College day is set for the second Sunday in November with hope of full recovery funds.
Mrs Clyde Conkle and Miss Lena Balskey visit in the city while Walter Lehman and Miss Mary Stock are noted visitors from Bryan and Evansport. Toledo and Detroit natives call on friends here and a Cheney Lumber mill accident injures Walter Lambert. The Victoria Moll funeral was held on Clinton street with burial at Riverside. Mrs Smith dies in Toledo and Jacob Adams travels to Oklahoma City for his daughter Mrs W H Smith illness. a telegram reports improvement.
Henry Mueller killed his brother in law Frederick Graf at Mueller’s home on Saturday after a quarrel over family affairs. Mueller was arrested.
In Upper Sandusky on November 5 Mrs. Margaret ck died after her clothing caught fire while carrying a burning carpet from her home. She was burned too severely before assistance arrived.
Mrs. Thomas Ingram was instantly killed when struck by Wabash train No 10 while crossing tracks near Montpelier on Saturday morning. Her buggy was demolished and her horse killed.
Napoleon Sensation reports J. R. Linthicum a well known lawyer arrested after Halloween celebration for slandering prominent city women. He received a $2000 bond after preliminary hearing before Mayor Rieger with 10 separate charges. Linthicum had sought the common pleas bench but Judge Ogan was appointed.
Instructions describe making scented wicks and sachets using gum tragacanth and charcoal bases, shaping pastilles or beads, and using perfumed ribbons as wicks. The guide also covers a fragrant powder blend for sick rooms and a simple method to smoke scent via a lamp. It notes French methods as a comparison and suggests materials, proportions, and handling tips.
We thank friends and neighbors for aid during illness and after the death of our husband and father Charles I Clemmons. Special gratitude to the Masonic bodies for their aid and comfort. Mrs. C. F. Clemsons and family.
We thank friends for kindness shown during our beloved wife and mother’s illness and passing. Gratitude for flowers, offerings, and the choir. B. F. Rhynard and children.
Maier answers no but cites an incident of paying a 10 kronen fine for bathing in a forbidden place. The dialogue appears in Caricaturen with humor and legal overtones.
To prevent tarnish mix an ounce of shellac in a pint of methylated spirit, seal airtight overnight, then pour off the clear liquid. Warm the brass slightly and apply the solution evenly with a camel hair brush.
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