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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1907
Page
14
Joseph Weimerskirch of Arca dia pleaded guilty to throwing stones at an electric car. He was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to ninety days in the county jail.
Fred C. Brecker, a Democrat, won the Lima mayoral race over William McComb Jr by a 12 vote margin. The city council will consist of five Republicans and two Democrats, shaping a Republican majority local government.
Prof J W Zeller longtime superintendent of Findlay schools announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to become state commissioner of schools.
The Santa Fe Railway Co. was fined $330000 by Judge Wellbors in U S District Court Los Angeles for rebating. The penalty totals $5000 on each of 66 counts.
It is reported that Secretary Root will resign as secretary of state due to ill health. He aims to retire from public life, take a long rest, and be free from all business cares.
Brand WuaierLock issued a statement Friday denying reports he would seek the Democratic nomination for governor. He said his sole aim is to serve Toledo as mayor to the best of his ability.
The Republican victory in Kentucky rebukes Governor Beckham who was nominated at a primary to succeed Senator McCreery. Plans emerge to back Henri Watterson editor of the Louisville Courier Journal instead of Beckham for the U.S. Senate seat.
Wearers of celluloid collars can relax as galalith arrives. This German discovery, made from skim milk dried to remove water, combines vulcanized rubber and celluloid traits. Odorless and non inflammable, it can be sold from 45 to 90 cents a pound. Pure galalith is transparent and dyeable to resemble ivory, tortoise shell, amber, marble, coral and other materials, and it resists oils ether and benzine.
A Washington letter reports elaborate preparations for William Jennings Bryan in the capital. He will speak to George Washington University students on November 25 and attend a banquet the next evening. The visit is seen as a possible moment for a 1908 presidential pledge or reentry, with four national Democratic speakers to be invited. Dinner costs three dollars per plate and hundreds have applied for tickets.
Leipsic Ohio Nov 7 Republicans reelected Mayor Wiley D Hickey by 86 plurality. Democrats and Socialists both ran tickets. Republicans held the rest of the town ticket except one councilman assessor clerk and treasurer. In the township Democrats elected the whole ticket.
A reflective remark on gratitude from Ballow, praising the virtue as the fairest blossom that springs from the soul and arises from a generous heart.
Mrs Stewart Gaylord, one of the county’s oldest and best known residents, died at her home in Highland township on Wednesday November 6 at 6 p.m. She was born July 4, 183? and would have been ninety years old. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Ayersville Methodist Church, with interment in Ayersville Cemetery.
Continental voters chose L. C. Keck as mayor and N. W. Provant as treasurer with H. V. Wisterman as clerk. Councilmen include Dr. C. W. Bird W. C. Veach M. Sloan Henry Brown Ora Rice, the last a Democrat. The town ends eight years of Democratic leadership.
In Deshler on Election Day the Democratic slate achieved strong wins. Mayors L. E. Long and P. W. Gray were reelected, with George Helkne as assessor and multiple council members including E. F. Lyle M. Spangler C. W. Meyer John Starr J. C. Waltmire and P. J Rangier. Township offices mostly went to Democrats.
Postmaster Thompson informs a representative that Defiance will be re districted for city free delivery and one additional carrier will be employed. The change starts November 15, with carrier window mail only on Sunday mornings and no delivery from the general window. Josiah M. Phillips of North Defiance will be the new extra carrier. he is a staunch Republican.
After an exhaustive overnight and daytime count amid ballot eligibility disputes, T. F. Conley the Republican is elected mayor by one vote over Democrat Frank Thomas. The rest of the Republican slate wins, except for one of three school board seats.
William M. Crozier, Republican, was reelected mayor of Sidney by a 402 vote margin over Emerson W. Moore. The election also returned two members to the boards of public service and education. Democrats won the posts of city auditor, solicitor, and treasurer.
George W. Huffer died after 30 000 volts struck him at Ottawa plant of Lima and Toledo Traction Co. He was injured Wednesday morning and died last night after hours of burning. Officials say a small current can kill instantly. Huffer, 0, resided at Elida and conversed with Superintendent Dickey saying his mind was a blank regarding the accident.
In Butler, Procter & Matheny's jewelry shop safe was blown and $800 in cash stolen. Nearby Auburn Junction post office safe also blown with $90 in stamps taken. No clues as to the robbers were found.
Justin Fansier, Democratic nominee for Quincy marshal, and Republican Frank Reeder tied for the office after election day. They will settle the result with a game of seven-up, to be played after Fansier returned home on Thursday.
The Defiance Ohio post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending November 5 1907. Names include Geo Amnos W T Harris H M Hayes Emily Ball Mrs M E Burrows Mrs Geo W Miller and Jennie Switzer. Uncalled letters will be sent to the dead letter office after 14 days per law.
Kerman Wesley Hoffman son of George and Mary Hoffman was born near Florida Henry county October 23 1883. He died of typhoid fever November 5 1907 aged 24 years 23 days. He graduated from the common school July 3 1903 and attended Florida high school the next year later Defiance college. He was one of eight children and leaves a father mother three brothers Charles A of San Francisco Fisher Winfield J and Leroy R and four sisters Mrs Alice G Richardson of San Jose CIa M Jen nie L and Florence C all present except those in California. He was a steady man of good habits and character a dutiful son and trusted friend. He leaves many relatives and friends. For some time he worked as engineer and foreman at Kitterman Tile works at Mark Center resigning about two weeks before his death. The funeral at the Florida M E church was largely attended Rev Alton of Holgate officiating pallbearers Frank Weaver Carl Boesling George Hovey Carl Shampico Charles Reed and George Champion. Interment was in Cole cemetery.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted during our son's illness and death. Gratitude for floral offerings from LO. R. M. and the Ladies Relief and Benefit society. Appreciation to Rev. Lance for his services. Mr and Mrs Cooper.
The family of A. Pessefall and children expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and assistance during their bereavement and for the many beautiful floral offerings.
A historic druggist advertises Woolford's Sanitary Lotion claimed to cure ited in thirty minutes. Sold by J P Buffington Druggist.
Connecticut Station tests compared skim milk versus rich milk feeding in pigs. Over 60 days skim milk pigs gained more weight early but rich milk pigs showed higher slaughter weight. Skim fed pigs showed 21.25 percent fat in sixth rib versus 35.68 percent fat in whole milk fed pigs, with lean meat and water differences noted.
The guide lists age marks for cattle dentition. Twelve months shows all milk incisors in place. Fifteen months replaces center milk incisors with permanent incisors through gums. Eighteen months, middle permanent incisors in wear. first intermediate not yet through gums. Twenty-four months, two middle permanent incisors in wear. first intermediate well up but not worn. Thirty months shows six permanent incisors with middle and first intermediate in wear. second in wear. Thirty-six and thirty-nine months note further wear and emergence of corner teeth through gums.
The piece notes horses improve into their teens and American roadsters peak later than many nations. With proper care a horse can live long—twenty-five to forty years. Well used, not overworked early, preserves speed and stamina for extended ages.
The article describes an Icelandic method to prevent horse straying by tying the head of one horse to the tail of another and vice versa. This setup forces movement in a limited circle, allowing the horses to go only in small, mutually agreed directions.
Horse Notes discusses teaching a colt to stop at command and halter breaking at two to three weeks old. It notes that even with good breeding not all colts prove suitable and that a horse will rarely drink too much if watered frequently.
A historical overview describes diver training in Portsmouth Devonport and Sheerness with depths and gear. It notes air supply by a canvas pipe with lifeline and telephone comms, helmet weight, and the heavy suit. The piece then discusses giant Indian bees used for wax and honey, their wild forest nests, fearsome reputation, and the rope-and-smoke method used by bee hunters to harvest combs. It highlights their long tongues enabling access to deep nectar.
Yale announces new rules limiting honorary degrees tied to commencement speeches. No degree in the same year as a speaker's address. degrees to be awarded mainly to distinguished public service. Flexibility allows visiting foreigners of note to receive degrees between commencements. Limits set on annual degrees: up to two doctors of divinity, one of science, and four of laws, with Yale men required in each category. A committee of the president, six corporation members, and five faculty representatives will advise on conferrals.
The article reports on H Anschutz-Kampfe's gyroscope based steering standard tested aboard a battleship amid heavy gunfire. It describes the device as an electrically operated gyroscope with a movable needle that does not point north but indicates direction changes, serving as a supplement to the mariner's compass. Also discusses England's immigration policy under the Balfour government restricting landings to eight ports and screening for self-support, insanity, disease, or extraditable crimes while noting asylum principles and political offense considerations.
Von Buelow received the Emperor's patent as Prince the same day he inherited 1,375,000 dollars. The note suggests his political timing could have shortened the wait if he had engaged in municipal politics in a major American city.
A courtroom trial highlights photo protection tactics as a woman uses an umbrella and a winter mask to avoid being photographed. The piece argues the arms race between photographers and trespassers grows, noting that a full outfit including a barrel would complete the defense.
The piece argues against claims that English boys excel at trades. It notes class limits in Britain push youths toward a fixed station, while American youths are driven by ambition policy and quick wealth dreams. It criticizes American education for rich book culture yet weak practical trades training.
The Bureau of Labor reports wage increases outpacing food costs, a result praised as reassuring yet obscure. The piece notes that households judge affordability by real shopping, not statistics, since butchers, grocers, and bakers price goods by actual costs, not averages.
The Ohio Farmer will provide practical agricultural matter and sound advice for farmers. A trial proves value. One year subscriptions are 85 cents for The Ohio Farmer, 1 year with Weekly Express and Ohio Farmer costs 1.60, and Daily Express with Ohio Farmer by mail for one year costs 3.60.
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