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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1907

Page

8

Bombs Testimony Shapes Simple Assault Verdict

In Denver a defendant, Kemp V Biglow, is found guilty of simple fault after defense attorneys Ellis and Winn demonstrate that bombs he manufactured could be harmless. The extreme penalty cited is six months imprisonment, with Biglow claiming no intent to harm.

Kemp Piglow Atorney J.W. Winn Denver Times Wedsday Attoneys Ellis Winn Biglow Rbs Denver Torneys Ellis Colo Kemp V. Bigelow Bryan Ohio Buchtel David H. Moffatt Lawrence C. Phipps Edward Chase Cieme Bigelow

Card of Thanks from the Nelson Family

The children of Frank Nelson express sincere thanks for kindness shown by the employer of the urnbull Wagon Works the National Union neighbors and friends during the illness and after the death of their father. They also thank for flowers emblems and comforting words to be remembered with gratitude.

Frank Nelson T!e Urnbull Wagon Works National Union

Spavin Liniment Sold By J. P. Buffington Druggist

English Spavin Liniment removes hard soft or calloused lumps and blemishes from horses including blood spavins curbs splints sweeney ring bone sprains swollen throats coughs and more. Save 50 cents with one bottle. A wonderful blemish cure sold by J P Buffington Druggist.

J. P. Buffington

Juniors Stage Notable Program At Local High School

The junior class hosted an afternoon program at the high school auditorium with pure junior participation. Performances included orations by Lucy Cheney and Laura Ferguson, a mandolin duet by Carl Brickman and Joseph Boyer, essays, songs, debaters on a Roosevelt third term, poems by Howard Webb, and recitations by students such as Myrtle Diehl and Hazel Hilton.

Roosevelt Joseph Engers Edna Geiger Leslie Hay Carrie Watkins Cheney Laura Ferguson Carl Brickman Joseph Boyer Claud Helmick Myrtle Diehl Florence Tillman Howard Webb Irene Weigerding Marguerite Kegel Chaucer Chester Yackles Regulus John Groselle Birdie Robinson Hazel Hilton

Not Guilty in Eckelberry Barn Fire Case

Ottawa reports that after three days and about fifty witnesses the jury found L K Eckelberry not guilty of burning a barn for money. Testimony showed conflicting claims with a man named Ilsen admitting involvement and Koekelberry’s daughters disputing his statement.

Ottawa L. K. Eckelberry Thomas I‘lsen Koekelberry

Visitor and residents noted in Defiance county update

Miss Carolyn Stafford visits from Cecil and Mrs. Edward Squire to arrive in New York on the 20th after a Europe tour. Marriage licenses issued to George Thone and Zeila Kuszmans, and Gerald Donnel and Leliah Fee. Defiance county population increases by four as babies arrive. George Miller injured on the Wabash line after a fall from a locomotive tender. he is hospitalized in Peru after a rope break and fall fifteen feet.

Edward Squire New York Europe George S. Thone Pioneer Zeila M. Kuszmans 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 Miller Peru

Farmer Calvin Van Wagner Ends Troubles With Gun

Calvin Van Wagner a 41 year old farmer living near the Chil dren's Home in Tiffin township shot himself at his home around 6 30 PM Thursday after telling a son he would end his troubles He died several hours later despite medical aid from Dr Lehman of Ney Witnesses included two sons and Mr Davison of Napoleon The funeral was held Sunday at Evansport with interment there He was described as kind when sober but quarrelsome when drinking and survived by a wife and six children

Calvin van Wagner Tiffin Township van Wagner Lehman Ney Divison Napoleon van Wagners van Wagoner Davison Mr. van Wagner Evansport

Cleveland Woman Visits before Moving to Denver

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

Will LaVergne Cleveland Dan Kintner Denver Col Mr. LaVergne

Reverend S L Roberts Remains in Ministry Through Tempting Offer

Napoleon Northwest News recalls Rev S L Roberts of Defiance who, fifty-two years after his Napoleon arrival, declined a 40 acre land grant to quit preaching. He chose faith over wealth, later owning a 120 acre Henry county farm and continuing to preach while not in active ministry.

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. McWillians Wm R. Taylor Henry County

Robinsons Learn Son In Cavalry Transferred To South Dakota

Mr and Mrs G Robinson of this city report their son Earl a member of troop C 21 U S Cavalry has been transferred with his troop to South Dakota where they have been assigned the task of subduing the Indians who have shown a spirit of insurrection.

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

Hicksville Woman Sues B and O Railroad Over Depot Window Fall

Lillie Mierly of Hicksville sues the B and O railroad for 500 damages claiming a window sash fell in the Sherwood depot waiting room in May. The suit originated in Justice Casebeer s court for 295 damages.

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

Ella May Not Wrecked on Miami and Erie Canal

The Ella May, feared wrecked near Bucklen’s Lock, is confirmed moored on the canal bed behind the Kittner cloth shop. Smoke from its stack shows the skipper remains aboard while the Kila May appears seaworthy and canal revival hopes rise with next summer’s dock repairs.

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

Train jumps track near Dillon injuring seven on westbound run

A westbound passenger train near Dillon in Laporte Indiana left the rails at 60 miles per hour last night. Four passengers and three trainmen were severely injured while many others suffered minor hurts. The injured were sent to Chicago on a special relief train. The wreck sent the entire train into a corn field.

Laporte Ind Dillon Chicago

Adjustable Building at St Paul Auditorium

The Bellman reports architects devised mechanical devices at the St Paul Auditorium to swing boxes and a balcony to center, dropping ceiling walls to form a fan shaped concert space. When needed for large events the partitions rise again to full size of the hall.

St. Paul Bellman

Barley Proves Value in Feeding Cattle and Hogs

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

Inspectors Report Praises Defiance Militia Camp

The camp and field inspection of Co. G Sixth regiment O N G received by Capt DeKay shows excellent results. Military bearing discipline and drill were very good with minor issues like some men not shaved. The kitchen work improved after the first day and deters confusion during mess. Overall the inspector Major Charles Becht found room for minor improvements but praised attendance, discipline, and readiness of the unit.

DeKay Charles Becht N. G

Indictments In Murder Case From St Marys Duo Named

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. They are charged in the death of James Abbott whose body was found south of town after a three weeks search. Gibson confesses to shield his mother who is held on a minor charge.

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

Library Receives Ridpath Library of Universal Literature

The public Library acquires a fine set of reference books for the children's room presented by Dr. and Mrs. B. J. Emery. The collection, titled Ridpath Library of Universal Literature, comprises 25 volumes bound in half leather and deemed a very acceptable addition to the Library.

Public B. J. Emery Ridpath Library of Universal Literature

Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion Promises Quick Cure

Ited cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. Sold by J. P. Buffington, Druggist.

Woolford J. P. Buffington

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Kemp Bigliow Thirteen Club P. W. McReynolds Pedro Club Bess Squire Main Street East Defiance Bertha Bohlman Grace Behringer Will Myers G. T. Squire Dorothy Squire Jackson Street Fred Morris Morris Art Study Club G. D. Edgar J.C. Vandenbroek Society of Watercolorists H. C. Chappel National Gallery Bishop W.R.C No. 247 Anna E. Howe Julia Helpman Swas Tis Mystic Shriners Clinton Street Laverne Wortman Park Avenue Cathleen French Emily Reynolds Chloe Behringer Elsie 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 Mdna Hale Messrs Glen Ruth Charles Schmaltz Alva Goldenetz Ralph Brady Ralph Royer Port Hockman Willis Hutchins Fred Bohlman Pete Goldenetz Coy Jones United States Salmagundi Frances Webb Baltimore Carrie Cheney Charleston W. P. Engel New Orleans K. V. Haymaker Richmond Lillian Krotz Vicksburg Sadie Leiberthal Washington H. B. Ten Savannah Emma Pressendorser Miriam Leiberthal Calander Federation of Women’s Clubs Canton Helen Phelps Frank T. Donley Parmer & Decker Jones College of Auctioneering Org A. W. Thomas Auction Co Lucy Carolyn Stafford Cecil Lewis Block Northwestern Rev. Roberts St. Paul Auditorium Will Company Gin The First National Bank Defiance, Ohio United States Government United States Courts State of Ohio Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co
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