This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1907
Page
4
The item notes Thanksgiving nearing and upcoming 8th session of Congress. It mentions Southern thaw trial and local mail matter rates, carrier delivery in Defiance Ohio, and long distance and Northwestern telephone numbers, with periodical rates and advance payments.
D M Ferry a noted seedman from Detroit was found dead in his bed Monday morning from heart disease. He was 74 years old.
Michigan launches a campaign with a bounty of two cents per sparrow killed from December 1st through February 28th. The program targets the English sparrow, a common pest, to reduce its numbers. Local authorities urge landowners and residents to participate in the seasonal effort.
In Marion, Republican Marion C A Busard and Democrat J C Anthony tied for a board of public service seat in the recent election. A coin flip determined Busard the winner.
A special election in New Bremen Tuesday approved a proposition to issue $20,000 in bonds to install a municipal light plant. The measure carried by a large majority with only 36 voting against it.
Ouamp Clark, a Democratic congressman from Missouri, comments that Republicans at a crossroads back Roosevelt, Democrats back Bryan, and the political core of both parties oppose the stance. He emphasizes sharp party divides shaping the presidential contest.
In Greensburg Pennsylvania the school board bans roller skating by teachers. They mandate teachers quit skating or quit teaching and threaten a strike if the rule is not followed. Any teacher seen at a rink will be considered resigning.
The Ohio supreme court disbarred ex-Senator L L Austin of Toledo on Tuesday and recalled his law certificate. The court heard testimony last week amid claims of clerical negligence or possible malfeasance by former clerk Emerson.
The Defiance council discusses a $60,587 bond issue to pay the McGonigale receivership judgment against the city and to cover costs. Sixty one bonds will bear interest at 4.45 percent and mature in 20 to 30 years. The sale will be open market after sinking fund limits and the boards must tender to the sinking fund first.
An east bound Detroit Buffalo passenger train collided with a freight near the Ft Wayne yards injuring many. No one died. Listed hurt include William H Large Detroit severely injured spine. John F Edmondson Richmond seriously hips and face. H W Johnson Taylorville neck and head. John Stenson Detroit shoulders. plus postal clerks and others with back leg arm sprains and cuts.
Ex Governor James E Campbell, defeated in last year’s congressional race, announces candidacy for the U S Senate to succeed Senator Foraker if the Democrats win the next legislature.
A yard engine pushed a string of cars across Lima's Main Street crossing as dozens of workers left the Lima cigar factory. Edna Hyde 17 and Lenora Stout 19 sustained severe injuries and were believed fatally or seriously hurt. Georgia Shearer Grace Moscow were badly injured but expected to recover. Two other girls and over a hundred workers were affected by the crash Saturday evening near the Pennsylvania railroad crossing.
The city mourns the deaths of August and Louis Englert, sons of Mrs Sophia Englert, who died within 24 hours of each other from typhoid fever at their Toledo home. August aged eighteen and Louis sixteen. The funeral will be held in Toledo.
Win Strupe and family were entertained at Ray Neiswender's home Sunday. Several local residents attended an Institute in Defiance Saturday. Mrs M D Hoffman was in Defiance Saturday. Hector Harter and Miss Krohn from Bryan visited A J Yarlet's. Mrs Geo Campbell hosted Mrs John Myers. Dan Martin, injured by a runaway horse, is improving. Mrs John Woodruf of Mark Center visited Marion Yarlot. J F Bostater of Bryan and Kate Bostater with Miss Knapp visited Frank Bostater. A temperance entertainment is planned at the Christian Endeavor Sunday evening November 24.
After a council meeting, Sherman of Rigge and Sherman, Toledo engineers, argued that crossing the river at Wayne street best serves the Toledo and Defiance and Defiance Hicks ville and Ft. Wayne Traction Co. routes. He cited fewer expenses and quicker reach of downtown, warned that Perry street junction would complicate the project due to Wabash interference. He noted layout would require detours and curves, and expressed optimism for early line completion with permanent bridges underway.
Ottawa reports the prosecution of Lawrence Eckleberry, charged with hiring his farmhand Thomas Elsen to burn a rented barn. Elsen testified he burned the barn at Eckleberry’s request while Eckleberry was away, amid claims of insurance and a payoff dispute. The defense hinges on Elza’s testimony and the daughter Edna Eckleberry, with other indictments and family tensions noted as the case unfolds.
The second annual conversion of the Presbyterian Brotherhood of America opened in Music Hall with about 2000 delegates, far surpassing prior gatherings. Sessions are free to most denominations. the fellowship meeting is tonight byecard. speakers included W. A. Evans, Rev. Robert Watson, Rev. Charles F. Goss, Rev. John Clark Hill, S. D. Gordon, and John W. Foster.
In Wauseon on November 13 Miss Lillian Hallet is reported seriously ill with three physicians saying the illness stems from fright. She noticed a facial pimple, applied salve, recovered, then feared cancer like her mother. She bid relatives farewell as her condition worsened.
Evansport M E Sunday School reports third quarter figures with 129 scholars and 22 officers and teachers present Rally Day saw 155 scholars and 22 staff. Attendance totals 202 and receipts 51.03, includes $41.43 collected this quarter and $10.60 at Rally Day. Celia Snider, secretary.
Toledo prices cover wheat corn oats rye and clover seed along with hogs cattle calves sheep and lambs in Toledo and East Buffalo markets. Details list cash and futures ranges, receipts and note active steady or lower conditions across districts and goods including hogs cattle veals and sheep with multiple price bands and per unit measures.
Findlay reporter notes Frank Russell, a country resident, was kicked by a horse Monday morning and has remained unconscious throughout the day. Doctors say he will die.
Bertha Hodkins shows slight recovery from a monthlong typhoid fever. Washington township votes shift as Republicans lose ground to Democrats. Hogs sold at Bryan by W S Baxter. Frank Hancock seeks a farm to rent. A four room township high school building is likely next year. Christ Freese relocates to Ney from Mark Center. Mrs KE Sellers visits her parents. Charles Walker’s new house nears occupancy. Christ Hageman adds to his home. Ira McCavitt bound over for unlawful hay and timber conversion. David Moog plans a new barn next spring. C C Biglow visits Continental. Orley Welker builds a house opposite John Ruder’s.
Mrs Elizabeth Sweet and granddaughter Mrs Ethel Pask travel to Missouri to visit kin while Miss Bertha Stackhouse and the Siscos visit relatives nearby. News arrives of Mrs Andrew Crowell's death after years in Kansas, with her family and many relatives left to mourn. A marriage license in Knox County leads to a Paxton jail wedding after initial clerical refusals, with details on Paxton's past commitment and a later escape from Toledo hospital.
Pax ton arrested at Mt. Vernon weeks ago for highway robbery and held in the county jail, was married in his cell Monday to Miss Belle Richarde of Mt. Vernon. She followed him to the city prison visiting him often until the sheriff limited visits to regular days Tuesdays and Thursdays. Her visits resumed briefly afterward.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.