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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1907
Page
6
Joserh 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. Becker, a Democrat, wins the Lima mayoral race over Wm. McComb Jr. by 12 votes. The city council composition shows five Republicans and two Democrats.
Prof. J W Zeller longtime Findlay Schools superintendent announces candidacy for Republican nomination as state commissioner of schools.
Tur Santa Fe Railway Co. was fined 330000 by Judge Wellbors in the U S District Court Los Angeles for rebating. The fine applies 000 on each of 66 counters.
It is stated that Secretary Root will resign due to ill health and retire from public life. He seeks a long rest and freedom from business cares, ending his public duties and stepping back from the state department.
Brand WaiLock issued a statement Friday calling reports he would seek the Democratic nomination for governor untrue. He emphasized his sole aim is to serve Toledo as mayor to the best of his ability.
The Kentucky Republican governor and other officers election marks a rebuke to Gov. Beckham after his nomination in a primary for the U.S. Senate seat to replace Senator Mercery. Plans arise to back Henri Watterson of the Louisville Courier Journal as Beckham’s successor.
Weavens of collare of the cel luloid variety need have no fear of bodily injury when indulging in a quiet smoke after galalith is upon the market. Galalith fre manufactured from skimmed milk freed from water is a German discovery with vulcanized rubber and celluloid features. It is odorless not inflammable and can be sold for 45 to 90 cents a pound. The pure article is transparent and can be colored to imitate ivory tortoise shell amber marble coral and other articles. It resists oils ether and benzine.
A Washington letter reports elaborate preparations for William Jennings Bryan as he visits the capital to address George Washington University students on November 25. A banquet the next evening will feature four top Democrats as speakers, with Bryan as guest of honor. The visit is seen as signaling his stance on the 1908 Democratic nomination, with speculation he may withdraw or renew his bid. Demand for banquet tickets is high, around 400 to 500 applications, with plates priced at 34 dollars.
Leipsic voters reelected Mayor Wiley D. Hickey as Republicans held most of the town ticket by a large plurality. Democrats and Socialists ran separate tickets, with Republicans retaining all but one council seat. In the township, Democrats elected the full ticket.
A timeless reflection on gratitude as the purest flower of the heart, noting that human mercy grows from inner grace and sincere thanks. The quote emphasizes humility, generosity, and the deep link between gratitude and virtue.
Mrs Stewart Gaylord, one of the county's oldest and best known residents, died at her Highland township home on Wednesday November 6 at 6 p m. She was born July 4, 183? nine years ago. The funeral was held Friday at 2 p m at Ayersville Methodist church with interment in Ayersville cemetery.
Continental Nov 8 election results show L Keck elected mayor as Republican with H vi Wisterman Democrat as clerk, N W Provant Republican as treasurer, Andrew Harris as marshal, and councilmen Dr C W Bird W Vesach M Sloan Henry Brown Ora Rice, the last being a Democrat. It marks eight years since Continental had a Republican mayor.
In Deshler on November 7 the Democratic slate retained mayor L E Long and marshal P W Gray, assessor George Helkne, and council members E F Lyle M Spangler C W Meyer John Starr J C Waltmire P J Rangier. Treasurer A F Hayman, clerk A F Thompson, school board P F Samsel and W H Page split across parties. Democrats also won most township offices.
In a prolonged tally marked by ballot eligibility disputes, T. F. Conley, Republican, narrowly defeats Democrat Frank Thomas for mayor by a single vote. The Republican ticket wins most other races, except for one of the three school board seats.
At Sidney on November 7 William M. Crozier a Republican won reelection as mayor with a 402 vote majority over Emerson W. Moore. Also reelected were two members to the boards of public service and education. The Democrats took the city auditor solicitor and treasurer posts.
George W. Huffer, 50, of Elida, died after suffering 30 000 volts at the Lima & Toledo Traction Co sub station in Ottawa. He was injured Wednesday morning, lingered forty hours, and conversed with Superintendent Dickey before saying his mind was a blank regarding the accident.
Robbers yesterday worked the combination on the safe in Procter and Matheny's jewelry store at Butler and got away with 800 dollars in cash. The post office safe at Auburn Junction twelve miles away was blown and 90 dollars in stamps stolen. No clues to the robbers.
On November 9 Justin Fansier the Democratic nominee for marshal of Quincy learned on returning home Thursday that he and Frank Reeder the Republican candidate were tied for the office. They will settle the result with a game of seven-up.
Uncalled for letters at the Defiance Ohio post office include Geo Arnos Dr W T Harris H M Hayes Miss Emily Ball Mrs M E Barrows Mrs Geo W Miller and Mrs Jennie Switzer. Letters unclaimed for 14 days will be sent to the dead letter office.
Postmaster Thompson informs a class of Defiance representatives of a city free delivery re district which adds one carrier. The change begins November 15 with weekday mail from the carrier window discontinued. Sunday morning delivery will continue while general delivery closes. Josiah M. Phillips of North Defiance is named the new carrier and is described as a staunch Republican.
Herman Wesley Hoffman son of George and Mary Hoffman was born near Florida on October 23 1883 in Henry county. He died of typhoid fever November 5 1907 aged 24 years 23 days after a short illness. He graduated from the common school July 3 1903 and attended Florida high school the next year then Defiance College during a summer term. One of eight children he leaves a father mother three brothers Charles A of San Francisco Winfield J Leroy R and four sisters Mrs Alice G Richardson Ciara M Jennie L and Florence all living in Ohio or California. He was employed as engineer and foreman at Kitterman Tile works Mark Center but resigned about two weeks before his death. The funeral was held at the Florida E church with Rev Alton of Holgate officiating pallbearers Frank Weaver Carl Boesling George Hovey Carl Champion Charles Reed and George Champion. Interment followed in Cole cemetery.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who helped during the sickness and passing of our little son. Gratitude to the LO. R. M. and the Ladies Relief and Benefit society for floral offerings and to Rev. Lance for his services. Mr Aanp Mrs. £.Coorrr.
We extend sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and assistance during our bereavement and for the many beautiful floral offerings from A. Pessefall and children.
Ited cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. Sold by J. P. Buffington, Druggist.
Connecticut Station experiments measured pig weight gains from skim milk and milk poor in fat. Over the first forty days the skim milk group gained 62 pounds, while the poor fat milk group gained 422 pounds. The summary continues with results from the next ten days.
The study reports weight gains for skim milk fed pigs of 22 pounds per pair and 3 percent for another pair, with 20 pounds gain and 6 pounds less in the 50 to 60 day range. Slaughter yields show skim milk fed pigs at 65 percent live weight, rich milk fed at 70 percent. Fat percentages in the sixth rib are 21.25 percent for skim milk fed, 35.68 percent for whole milk fed. skim milk pigs have more lean meat and water but less fat.
Age determination notes describe dental milestones for cattle from twelve to thirty-nine months. Twelve months shows all calf incisors. fifteen months begins replacing central incisors. eighteen months shows wear on middle incisors. twenty-four months adds two middle incisors and first intermediates. thirty months shows six permanent incisors. thirty-six months has three pairs fully grown with corner teeth appearing. thirty-nine months final stage with corner incisors through gums.
Horses reach peak power in their teens and can extend life well beyond usual years with moderate care. American roadsters often outlive horses from other countries when properly managed, with some living into the forties. Proper work limits and early overexertion shorten a horse’s overall career.
Icelanders use a linked tether system tying the head of one horse to the tail of another and vice versa to limit movement. The animals can only move in a circle if all three agree, effectively preventing stray travel. The method echoes traditional American Indian practices of tying horses to stay near origin.
A brief note on early equine training advising halter breaking at two to three weeks, acknowledging that even well bred colts vary in aptitude and that horses generally avoid overdrinking when watered frequently.
The Admiralty trains divers and every British warship carries at least one. Training sites exist at Portsmouth Devonport and Sheerness. Depth limits 120 feet though historic records claim 204 feet with extreme pressure. Divers wear heavy copper helmets and one piece suits with air supplied through a canvas hose. Communication uses lifeline and increasingly telephone links. Electric lamps aid vision in dark waters. The piece also notes giant Indian bees used for wax export and honey gathering, describing methods and dangers.
Yale announces new rules limiting honorary degrees for commencement speakers. No award in the same year as their regular address. Future degrees will honor distinguished public service and be dispersed between commencements. Restrictions set on numbers and eligibility, with Yale insiders favored.
A court room witness escaped camera intrusion by wearing a winter mask and an umbrella, illustrating how protective measures evolve against photography. The piece compares the conflict to battleships versus torpedo boats and notes that a barrel could complete the defense.
The piece argues the English boy’s path to skilled trades is constrained by class, while American youth seek rapid wealth. It critiques education that favors book learning over practical trades, cites a Washington Bureau of Labor statistic on wage growth, and notes real prices and household perceptions differ from numbers.
Von Buelow received the Emperor's patent as Prince on the same day he inherited 1 375 000 dollars. The excerpt notes he could have avoided a lengthy wait had he engaged in municipal politics in a large American city.
The Ohio Farmer offers practical agricultural matter with conservative progression and sound advice. Trial proves value. One year subscription 85 cents. Weekly Express and Ohio Farmer one year 1.60. Daily Express and Ohio Farmer one year 3.60.
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