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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1907

Page

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Bombs Tested and Trial of Kemp V Biglow

Denver reports Kemp V Bigelow found guilty of simple fault for mailing infernal machines and dismite to several wealthy targets. Defense led by Ellis and Winn argued the bombs harmless while seeking an instructed verdict. judge overruled, with verdict six months in jail as extreme penalty. Special to Express from Denver.

Kemp Pigiow Atorney J. W. Winn Denver Times Wedsday Att Neys Ellis Winn Biglow Denver Ntil Orneys Ellis Colo Kemp V. Bigelow Bryan Ohio Buchtel David H. Moffatt Lawrence Bigelow Bigell

Local clubs and school events fill Defiance week

The Thirteen club held a pleasant meeting with Mrs. P. W. McReynolds on November 13. A large party at Mrs. Erhart’s on Francis Street celebrated her natal anniversary with cards and dancing and a fine luncheon. The Pedro Club entertained Miss Bess Squire on Maine Street with games and prizes. Mrs. Fred Morris hosted twenty ladies at her Jackson Street home for a surprise birthday, presenting table linen and a sumptuous supper. The Art Study club discussed watercoloring and the founding of the society. Bishop W. R.C. No. 247 inspection praised the corps and a reception followed at Mrs. Julia Helpman’s home. The high school Junior Class program drew a full house as seniors postponed events to spring. The Swastis initiated new members with Stunts on Clinton Street and a full ritual at Miss Laverne Wortman’s. A birthday party for Miss Luella Goldenetz on East Hopkins featured dancing, cards, and a Pedro game with prizes. Five minute city history talks were given at Salmagundi. The Ohio Federation convention report was shared, followed by Junior Class entertainment at the high school auditorium, including orations, essays, songs, and a Roosevelt third-term debate.

Pedro Club Bess Squire Maine Street East Defiance Bertha Bohlman Grace Behringer Will Myere G. T. Squire Dorothy Squire Jackson Street Fred Morris Morris Bishop W. R.C No. 247 Anna E. Howe Julia Helpman Mystic Shriners Clinton Street Laverne Wortman Park Avenue Cathleen French Emily Reynolds Chloe Behringer Hisse Cromley Luella Goldenetz East Hopkins Street Pedro Helen Murphy Ralph Roger Helen Steinberger Rochelle Hunter Helen Muphy Katrina Kurtland Hallie Hall Mable Holly Julia Wilsberg Sophia Hilton Eva Feigenbaum Nettie Steinberger Ruth Johnson Edith Kopp Ana Hale Messrs Glen Rath Charles Schmaltz Alva Goldenetz Ralph Brady Ralph Royer Port Hockman Willis Hutchins Fred Bohlman Pete Goldenetz Coy Jones

Card of Thanks for Frank Nelson’s Death

We, the children of late Frank Nelson, express sincere thanks for acts of sympathy and favors shown by the employer, the national union, neighbors, and friends during our loss. Gratitude for flowers, emblems, and comforting words at the funeral is deeply valued.

Frank Nelson Uroball Wagon Works Tur Carlpreey Fran Nelson

Spavin Liniment Claims Harmless Blemish Cure

English Spavin Liniment removes lameness, lumps, and blemishes from horses including blood spavins curbs splints and sprains. Save 50 cents by use of one bottle. Sold by J P Buffington Druggist.

J. P. Buffington

Farmer Cal Van Wagner Takes Own Life in Tiffin Township

Calvin Van Wagner a 41 year old farmer living one mile west of the Chil dren's Home in Tiffin township shot himself at his home Thursday about 6 30 pm after telling a witness he would end his troubles. The wound proved fatal after hours of life without consciousness. He is survived by a wife and six children. Funeral was held Sunday at the home and burial in Evaosport, near Defiance.

Calvin van Wagner Tiffin Township van Wagner Lehman Ney Divison Napoleon van Wagners Mr. van Wagner Mr. Davidson Evaosport

Not Guilty in Eckelberry Arson Case at Ottawa

After three days and nearly fifty witnesses Eckelberry was tried for burning a bar room for pay. Thomas Wilson testified he was hired to fire the building while Eckelberry’s daughters contradicted him. The jury deliberated briefly and returned a not guilty verdict.

Ottawa L. FE. Eckelberry Thomas Wilson Eckelberry

Local News Briefs From Defiance County Area

Miss Carolyn Stafford visits the city as a Cecil resident. Mrs. Edward Squire expected in New York on the 20th after a Europe trip. Marriage licenses issued to George S Thone and Zella M Kuszmanl. Gerald A Donnel and Leliah M Fee. Defiance County population up by four. Babies born to four local families within 24 hours. Engineer George Miller injured in fall from locomotive tender at the chutes. rushed to Wabash hospital, Peru.

Edward Squire New York Europe George S. Thone Pioneer Zella M. Kuszmanl Delaware Township Gerald A. Donnel Hicksville Township Leliah M. Fee Milford Township Defiance County George Hoschock Charles Frank Tony Kerns George Geiger Defiance George Miller Wabash

Mrs Will LaVergne Visits Kinters Before Denver Move

Mrs Will LaVergne of Cleveland visits at the home of Dan Kintner before leaving for Denver Colorado to join her husband Mr LaVergne.

Will LaVergne Cleveland Dan Kintner Denver Col Mr. LaVergne

Reverend Roberts recalls 52 years in Napoleon ministry

The Napoleon Northwest News shares Rev S L Roberts of Defiance recounting his decision fifty two years ago when offered a 40 acre land gift to quit preaching. He declined to break his vow and stayed in the ministry, later acquiring a 120 acre Henry county farm and securing a modest livelihood. He remains vigorous and active in serving his Master.

Napoleon Northwest News S. L. Roberts Defiance Maumee Valley Mr. Roberts Napoleon Pioneer Times Roberts Jas. Haly Wm Sheffield Ed Sheffield Wm Jackson Dr. McHenry Chas. McWilliams Wm R. Taylor Henry County

Son Earl Robinson Transferred With Cavalry Troop

Mr and Mrs C G Robinson of this city have learned their son Earl of troop C 21 U S Cavalry has been moved with his unit to South Dakota to suppress an insurrectionist Indian movement reported in the region.

C. G. Robinson Earl U. S. Cavalry South Dakota

Hicksville Woman Sues B and O Railroad for Damages

Lillie Mierly of Hicksville sues the B. and O. railroad to recover 500 dollars alleging a May fall of a window sash in the Sherwood depot waiting room. The case arose from a suit in Justice Casebeer's court for 295 dollars.

Lillie Mierly Hicksville B. & O. Railroad Company Sherwood Depot

Ella May Not Wrecked A Canal Favorite Stays Mooring

Napoleon Northwest debunks wreck tale of the Ella May on the Miami and Erie canal. The boat is moored at the canal bottom near Grand Rapids, with smoke from the stack showing it remains afloat. The Kila May is still seaworthy, and canal revival next summer could bring renewed traffic and power boats to the waterway.

Ella Miami and Erie Canal Toledo Bucklen’s Lock Grand Rapids Ella May Kittner Clothing Kila May

Train Jumping Off Tracks Injures Eight Near Dillon

A westbound passenger train at Laporte Indiana jumped the tracks near Dillon while at speed. Four passengers and three trainmen were seriously injured. many others were slightly hurt. Injured were sent to Chicago on a special relief train as the derailed train ran into a corn field.

Laporte Ind Dillon Chicago Corn Field

Adjustable Building at St Paul Auditorium

The St Paul Auditorium is described as an elastic design with mechanical devices that swing boxes and a balcony toward the center while dropping walls from the ceiling to create a fan shaped concert room. Walls retract and boxes return to full size for events like hippodromes conventions or grand opera.

St. Paul Bellman

Barley for Cattle and Hogs Gains Noted in Feeding

Farmers nationwide recognize barley as a valuable cattle and hog feed. Crushed barley with clover hay yields remarkable gains in fattening cattle, making barley essential for hog raisers as well.

Report of Camp and Field Inspection for Co G Sixth Reg Ohio National Guard

The inspector’s report on Co G Sixth Regiment Ohio National Guard, received through Capt DeKay, covers a July camp. It finds excellent overall showing, very good military bearing, close order, discipline, and NCO duties, with minor issues in shaving and early kitchen aid but otherwise complimentary.

DeKay Charles Becht

Indictments for Murder in Second Degree in Wapakoneta Case

Auglaize County grand jury returns two indictments for murder in the second degree against William Williams known as Bude and Vernard Gibson of St Marys for the killing of James Abbott whose body was found south of town after a three week search. Gibson confesses to shield his mother who was held on a minor charge.

Wapakoneta Auglaize County William Williams Bude Vernard Gibson St. Marys James Abbott Abbott Gibson Smith

Public Library Receives Ridpath Library of Universal Literature

Dr and Mrs B J Emery present the Ridpath Library of Universal Literature, a 25 volume set bound in half leather, to the children's room. The addition is described as a very acceptable enhancement to the library's reference collection.

Public B. J. Emery Ridpath

Woolford's Sanitary Lotion Promises Fast Cure

Ad claims Woolford's Sanitary Lotion cures ailments in 30 minutes and Never fails. Sold by J P Buffington Druggial.

Woolford J. P. Buffington

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