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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
4
Public notice text appears from a historic Defiance Ohio newspaper page with mailing and delivery pricing and contact lines including office location on Court Street and long distance telephone numbers. The fragment lists carrier delivery rates, mail subscription options, and telephones.
The annual crow banquet occurred Monday evening in Ottawa with Pat Sandles as toastmaster. Judges Ogan and Baily of Ottawa plus several regional figures delivered toasts including A Hoskins Wapakoneta H L Coon Van Wert and Congress man Cole. Heaxst claimed spending 259 370 on his campaign while the New York Herald proposed adding these numbers for a total.
The cafe owner telegraphed Count Boni de Castel lane a bid of $10 000 yearly to oversee the waiters and manage restaurant privileges. In Ohio, Daniel Gipson of near Upper Sandusky borrowed a neighbor’s gun Saturday and was found dead the next day with the gun nearby. No cause is known for the self-inflicted death.
Tom Coorrr of Detroit, an autoist and bicyclist, was instantly killed in Central Park New York Monday night during a race collision with another auto. Miss Vernon of Jersey City and Miss Hall of New York suffered severe injuries and Baracton's skull was fractured.
Mayor Bavcek says saloons in Columbus will stay closed Sundays and will close at midnight while he remains in office. He denies seeking re election or the governorship and will back Gov Harris for reelection unless a strong Democratic nominee emerges.
President Roosevelt, departing Panama, expressed satisfaction with canal conditions and the zone system. He said most complaints were unjustified and would return if necessary, lauding the warm Panamanian welcome and the overall progress observed.
Ohio will test limited reform next year with pure Australian ballots for board of education elections. Municipal and school elections occur in 1907 with separate ballots for education candidates, free of party emblems. The measure, passed last winter, became law without the governor’s signature. Louis B. Houck noted it was presented March 24, 1906 and filed with the Secretary of State after not returning to the House within ten days.
The article argues a business men's association would boost Defiance’s growth and trade. A local merchant suggests a funded, inclusive body with proportional contributions, possibly forming a company to handle affairs, and proposes a public meeting to discuss formation and benefits.
The American Sugar Refining Co. was found guilty by a U S circuit court jury of accepting $26,000 in rebates from the New York Central Railroad. The Central was previously found guilty and fined $108,000, with an impression a similar penalty may follow for the sugar firm.
After ad journed the grand jury investigated sewer pipe sales in Logan county. The probe ties to Attorney General Ellis in a possible action against the Ohio Calvert Pipe Co. at Tiffin. Commissioners reportedly faced a single supplier and paid $20 per ton, deemed exorbitant.
Two foreigners died and 34 others grew violently ill after eating wild parsnips at a Millsboro boarding house on November 20. Physicians were called but two men died before help arrived. three more were dying and the rest remained seriously ill.
William K. Waddell files suit against Toledo officials claiming the city workhouse caused his arm to rot from lack of medical care after a drunkenness sentence last summer. He says the workhouse doctor prescribed treatment was not provided and he eventually required amputation after release.
Frank Houck died Saturday evening at the home of his grandparents B F Houck. Funeral held Tuesday with interment in Farmer Center cemetery. Mrs Christ Kra buried at Farmer cemetery after funeral attended by B D Lintz and wife. Mr and Mrs M Bowman Sr returned from Klondike. Owen Kintner returned from the Western States to his parents B F Kintner after over a year in California. Mrs George Goller occupying care as stroke affects nourishment. Amon Weber attends Dutch school at the Lutheran church. B D Lintz went to Bryan Saturday with produce.
In Toledo on November 21, Mrs. James Butler guided Deputy Sheriff Roach to the Detroit railway car. He arrested Butler, the husband, aiding the escape of McGuire and Foley from Wood county jail. They were brought back to Bowling Green jail.
A. R Cobaugh former cashier of the First National Bank of Springfield died by hanging in his cellar last evening. He had suffered a mental collapse two years ago and spent a year in a Pennsylvania sanitarium. Recently improved though troubled by an upcoming estate trial. He served with the bank forty years.
Rabecca Krabill born May 2 1848 in Sandusky county died November 17 1906 aged 58 years 5 months 18 days. She married Christian Krabill April 19 1866 and lived in Seneca Hancock Defiance counties. She leaves a husband three sons and daughters fourteen grandchildren two brothers one sister and many relatives. She joined the German Baptist Brethren church in 1866 and remained a faithful member until death. She was a supportive wife mother neighbor and friend and will be deeply missed.
In Bryan on Nov 22 M M Patterson a printer broke the heel bone of his left foot after stepping on stairs while rushing to his wife who found a basket of feathers on fire. Also Chas Hollenbeck 6 fell from a second story to a cellar suffering scalp wounds and internal injuries. Carl Cook sustained a badly lacerated nose in a football game.
A reflection on educational approach in Sunday schools critiques teachers for overemphasis on mechanics at the expense of study. It highlights Willie, a bright student uplifted by a devoted teacher, and notes reports from various S. S. choirs, conventions, and treasurers.
A school uses a surprise segment in sessions where new material is added unseen by students. It can be a solo quartette or class song, recitation, brief story or chorus. The aim is to engage and encourage timely attendance by starting with an unexpected, pleasant moment.
Superintendent Steynolds reports a letter from State Commissioner Jones inviting pupils to voluntarily donate money earned by themselves for a fund to restore San Francisco schools destroyed by the earthquake. Contributions may be made any time up to November 29 and delivered to teachers for forwarding.
Mrs Frank Nedrow of Chicago was killed instantly when her dress caught in a switch engine wheel while crossing the tracks at Tulip depot. Her husband, carrying their two year old, escaped with the other child. The tragedy occurred as she attempted to reach the child in front of the engine.
The article describes women turning to indoor cat breeding as a profitable business. It highlights Thoroughbred Persians selling for 100 to 200 dollars, with six month kittens producing significant incomes. It warns Persians are highly delicate and prone to hysteria if startled, requiring careful handling.
A New York Sun note explains card room etiquette as guests rush to settle with the host. One woman defends “hand in a lot” as safest, saying too few invites criticism for ignorance, too many implies novelty. The scene ends with the butler approaching.
Oysters cannot live in Balie Sea because it is too hot and too salty. They require water with at least thirty seven parts salt per thousand parts water to survive.
At a public hearing in Australia it was stated that rabbits worth 5 million dollars are shipped to England each year. The speaker said the rabbit as a commercial commodity was still in its infancy and the trade could rise to 20 million dollars annually.
Ney Wm. Stripe and wife spent Sunday with Frank Brown's. Martha Pahl entertained a number of her friends Sunday. Marvan Yarlot was a caller at Defiance Saturday. Owen Kintner has returned after spending the summer in Richard Wilds has returned to Angola Indiana after spending a few days at his home. Roy Yarlot made a business trip to Bryan Monday.
Uncalled letters for the week ending November 20, 1906 at Defiance Ohio include A W Dowell James J Ellsworth C H Schullers Mamie Pharis two Mrs Orpha Roberts. If not called within 14 days they go to the dead letter office by law. Postmaster C J Thompson notes advertised on list.
A Louisvile Courier-Journal fragment notes a discussion about riding lessons in strict privacy. The lines mention avoiding the fierce white light that beats about the thrown, hinting at a quoted reflected sentiment.
Report of the condition of Merchants' National Bank Defiance Ohio as of November 12 1906 shows loans 191700.33 overdrafts secured and unsecured bonds secure circulation 160000.00 premiums 4000.00 other assets 493? note pending. Liabilities include capital stock 100000.00 surplus 3000.00 deposits 66,491.31 114487.29 and total 287869.66 with cashier E P Hooker sworn November 2 1908 before notary R H Sutphen.
The article discusses planting depth, recommending not less than four inches in well prepared soils, with very deep planting raising harvest labor and stand risk. It also notes wax composition, and health guidance claiming a glass of cold water as tonic, raw onion aiding sleep, and sleep duration findings from a German scientist.
Gabe endures a year of uneasy plans as the Cooner family pushes an arranged marriage to secure land. He tries to barter a taters trade with Bill Tanner and contemplates running away to Mexico or Maine, but in the end attends the wedding as a guest, smiling on the chosen union.
An active interest in needlework with monograms in corners on napkins. Center marks also appear. Handwork rises in popularity for waists and gowns as economy. Quick ornamentation remains appealing. Beds brighten with bright colored chintz on mattresses and pillows. Slip covers from chints offer affordable refresh.
Dr. Thomas Grant Alien presents a ten year survey of Chicago showing six violent deaths daily and four hundred deaths weekly. He notes 104 murders in Chicago in 1905 with far fewer arrests and convictions compared with London and Paris.
Practical tips for cleaning and cooking including starch for silk, avoiding lumps with a fork, beating cocoa with egg beater, vanilla in cocoa, salt in whipped whites, lemon juice in frosting, flour to stop cake ridges, hot water and whisk broom for clothes, potato on burns, instant relief, and flour on kerosene flames.
The text outlines cleaning, washing, and refreshing faded colors on fabrics. It recommends beating dust, applying a strong lather of exstile soap with a hard brush, rinsing, then alum water. After drying, colors may revive. if faded beyond recovery they suggest pencil touch ups with watercolor and gum water.
Farmer Stackrider and Mrs Stackrider spar over grooming and safety razors in a humorous dialogue. The exchange touches on practicality and gender roles as they mock both the tool and the toil of women’s work.
The Toledo markets show mixed futures and cash quotes for wheat corn and oats, with hogs and cattle prices ranging from steady to firm. East Buffalo notes receipts and price firmness for cattle veals sheep and hogs, while city market items list staples like potatoes lard beans butter oats barley and more with broad price ranges.
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