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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1904
Page
4
A brief public notice lists cash in advance terms for long distance telephone service with rates shown as 91.75 and 1.00 and references to telephone numbers 14 and 34.
The piece discusses trust regulation as interstate business needing national oversight. It critiques Bryan and highlights the U.S. Government and Roosevelt era politics, asserting the need for strong federal action while noting political ambitions. Tom L Jonson hints at a mayoral or gubernatorial bid.
Fire Marshal Brown arrested John Hunton Jr on a charge of incendiarism in Joseville and jailed him in Sandusky to prevent lynching. He is said to have been caught in the act of starting another fire and is described as the son of Rev John Hunton of Lima and a former deputy marshal of Allen County.
President Roosevelt offers Senator Cockrell of Missouri the Isthmian Canal Commission post, vacant by Col. Hecker’s resignation. A Republican successor will be chosen by the next legislature session, signaling high esteem for Cockrell and a gracious gesture by the president.
Advertisement promises braces for body and brain and a cure while you sleep. It touts Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea as strengthening and soothing for 75 cents, offered by Weisenburger & Emery.
A meeting at the high school auditorium discussed organizing a Defiance Athletic Association with school control. Supt. R W Mitchell urged school voice, while outsiders would need consent and fees to join. Committee to draft rules includes Rath, Wilhelm, Davis, Winn, Erwin, and Weisenburger. pending board approval. Musical program and first public high school orchestra impressed attendees.
Edward Danford son of A R Danford Sid ney house proprietor has become totally and incurably blind after a year of failing eyesight. Physicians attribute the blindness to excessive cigarette smoking.
A horse and buggy carrying Mr and Mrs Chas Cole and their child was struck by a train Sunday afternoon near Rawson. The occupants were hurled into a ditch and the horse was killed while the parents and child were not fatally injured.
New York Herald reports the wedding of Miss Lucy Thorndyke Froment and T J Gains Jr with a picture of the bride. Among guests were Mr and Mrs John D Rockefeller and John Huyler. The bride is a niece of C B Froment, who attended in New York.
Henry Blessing, a affluent farmer six miles north of Fort Wayne, shot a rabbit near his barn. His ten year old son, playing nearby, was struck when the bullet ricocheted after hitting a stone. The boy died in his father's arms while being taken to the house.
Mrs Ruth Lockhart wife of B J Lockhart retired editor of the Fostoria Dispatch died at her home in Fostoria aged 69 after a yearlong illness. The deceased was well known. Her son John W Lockhart is editor of the Review Dispatch.
Letters remaining uncalled for in Defiance Ohio for the week ending November 22 1904 include Augurus Brown Mr Corneau Chas Dalman J E Elward W Graves Chas Gerren C Huffer Henry Lines Al Le gal Geo Schooley John Shirley Dr R C Wolcott Miss Jennie Kibble Miss Catherin Moser Miss Eva Shele Mrs Agnes Weidelick If not called within 14 days these will be sent to the dead letter office Advertised please state date of list and call for letters C J Thompson Postmaster.
The Henry County Democrat notes Dr Mahon’s growing success in the area praising his honesty. Farmer Michael Mack of Hamlet reports long standing stomach and liver illness improved under the doctor’s treatment and urges others with chronic diseases to seek his help.
Firefighters battled a blaze Tuesday evening at the residence of F S Bowlby on Holgate Avenue. A gasoline can in a storage room caught fire after a match was inadvertently tossed, causing a leak and ceiling damage before the fire was controlled.
Wm Watson and Fil Krotz reported valuable livestock moved nearby on Tuesday and Friday. Mans field sold calves Thursday and a colt recently. Dan Hall delivered grain to Defiance, while Southerton shipped two carloads of corn last week. Social hops occurred at the homes of Wm Hughes Daub and Jacob Schubert Saturday evening.
Brooksville Arch Warfield of Ney and Miss Aarding of Noble township were in town Monday. Westerns of Ney spent Tuesday on his farm. Jim Dunbar of Jewell visited Erie Keopper Tuesday. Hazel Carver and Mina Replogle visited Mrs Geo Hanna Wednesday. Mrs Millie Figley visited Maud Hancock Wednesday. George Bumpus and wife were in Defiance Saturday. Martha Warfield and children returned to Lockport after visiting her parents. Wm Philips and son John of Defiance spent Saturday here. Figley sold a fine horse last week. Jas Wilson and daughter Maggie visited Neil Figley Sunday. Chas Black and family, Elser and wife, and Frank Figley and wife Sundayed at S B Figley’s. Partee of Defiance spent a few days with Carl Wissler. Addie Meyer visited John Carpenter Sunday.
The Defiance Ohio bank reports resources totaling 397,499.12 with loans and discounts around 200,384.72 and capital stock 100,000.00. Surplus 1,300.00, undivided profits 2,027.16, and deposits 169,462.69 including demand deposits and certificates. Liabilities total 807,499.12 with notes outstanding 100,000.00 and rediscounts 23,700.00.
The Toledo Blade notes a forthcoming history of Toledo and Lucas county led by Dr Charles E Slocum of Defiance. Aimed at detailing settlement and growth, the work will assign editorial roles to prominent local business figures and specialists in various historical topics.
Heywood Miller from West Unity visited Chicago as a guest of friends. Harlow Burr and wife stayed in Shelby for the winter. The mayor’s family and James Casebeer returned from Harrisburg Illinois on business. Miss Glen Will of Los Angeles is visiting. Roy Banta of Lima was in town Thursday. Mrs R W hosted guests of GO Richards this week. Arthur James’s shop was redecorated and Frank Dalrymple supplied the paper. Earl Hill from near Chicago visited last week. Dr Hardy returned from the east to stay, and George D Simmons spent Sunday here. Holdin & Co. and Libbie Moon of Auburne will spend Thanksgiving here. Protracted meetings started at the U B church. W H Dalrymple of Mishawaka visited his parents. J H Hockman of Defiance also visited on business. Hicksville merchants report strong patronage. Dalrymple the druggist shows California perfumes. Wayne resident died after short illness and was buried from the M E Home. his wife was Mrs J W Hale’s sister. L E Griffin and G B Wilson visited. Clyde Zimmer of Kendallville and R T Cruikshank were in Chicago buying goods. A document campaign here explains local benefits of flower-growing districts. A youth from Ft Wright was interred in Forrest Cemetery. Nelson was his maiden name.
Property transfers include English to Geo Streicher in Defiance township and Adam Kline to Chas Ginrich in Hicksville. Other entries show Isaac W Fickle and A Fickle, Henry Seither transactions for parcels in Highland Park and Centre Digas, plus Defiance Home Saving and Loan Association transfers to Mary Walz and a sheriff conveyance for lot 4 Highland Park.
Jay S Bayliss aged 20 of Sherwood wed Bessie Welker aged 20 of Nev John H Stetsel 23 of Noble wedded Alma Erman 31 of ee township Ernest Dietsch 22 and Mamie E F ee 22 both of Milford township received licenses.
40 acres four miles south of Paulding with good soil and buildings. Well tiled and under cultivation, plenty of fruit. Small down payment and long time on balance. Contact C W Burger Defiance Ohio.
The article lists visitors to the Children's Home including Walter Decker and wife with Miss Ada Blakley of Ft Wayne. Also noted are Mrs Chas Sholl and Mrs John Sholl of Hicksville, Mr and Mrs F Williman of Florida who dined there Sunday, and Mitchell, Geo Mallett, R Mallett and their spouses who called after a Sunday school convention. Aug J Schultz called Nov 21.
A town roundup records visits and appearances by residents and guests across Evansport and nearby towns. Names include C H Cummins, J T Heater, Mrs Binkley, N King, E B Mapes, Cyrus Spangler, Turrittin, FC Cameron, W H Coy, Dale Key, Mr Garvey, Tom Hall, Ira Kimberly, plus families from Stryker, Defiance, Bryan, Napoleon and St Louis. A 14 year old Bertha Slocum obituary noted with date, and school commencements for Chey and Reena Partee.
The JTEC held a meeting Tuesday evening with Misses Christena and Bertha Wilsberg. Guests enjoyed needle work and music, followed by dainty refreshments. The Travellers met with Rev B W Slagle for a profitable session, as Mrs Doenitz read on Phoenicia Tyre and Sidon and Miss Hardy spoke on Aleppo and Palmyra. A surprise birthday for Mrs J W Palmer on Tuesday evening featured Pit flinch and other games and bountiful refreshments.
The home of Mrs Frank Young on Harrison street hosted a merry masquerade surprise Tuesday evening in honor of her birthday. About fifteen ladies attended in varied costumes with Topsy as a highlight and many beautiful gifts received.
Tuesday afternoon the 15 club met at Mrs. S A Craven’s pleasant home for a regular session. A Thanksgiving program was enjoyed with papers by Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Willey, a Thanksgiving story by Mrs. R L Erwin, and a closing recitation by Mrs. Stonebraker. After adjournment, dainty refreshments were served.
The B & O offers excursion fares from all stations west of the Ohio River to Chicago for the Fifth Annual International Live Stock Exposition on November 27 28 and 29. Round trip price is one fare plus $1 with return validity until December 5.
A forty page illustrated folder from the Chicago and North Western railway promotes California. It features a colorful state map, hotel listings with rates and capacities, and concise information on various topics. Sent for four cents to General Agent A Cleveland at 234 Superior Street.
Brief notice states an attestations event or action involving Squire F. Ferguson and directors. The exact nature is unclear from the fragment but centers on official duties or approvals within a corporate or organizational context. Entities include Squire F Ferguson and a group of directors.
The notice lists various farm goods and rates including potatoes per bushel, corn ear and perch, eggs per dozen, lambs per hundred pounds, and hogs dress. It also mentions hay, hides, ducks, beets, turkey and other live market items with unit prices.
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