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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1907
Page
4
The Toledo effort netted about $6,000 for charity, nearly $800 more than last year. A man in Toledo was exposed as the "meanest" by passing a counterfeit dollar to a lady selling charity tags and receiving 75 cents in real money in change.
Last week unknown individuals stole about three tons of coal from the parish house of Christ Episcopal church in Springfield. They arrived by wagon and carted the material away.
W D Downie superintendent of the Kenton water works and a prominent citizen killed himself in his home Monday. No motive or cause for the tragedy is given in the report.
Claude Austin a merchant of Alvordton has filed a bankruptcy petition. Liabilities estimated at 4163.23 dollars with assets of 2315 dollars. He exempts 500 dollars of merchandise and may continue in business.
Leo Stevens and a six member party rode a balloon from Pittsfield Massachusetts to Canterbury New Hampshire. The 125 mile trip took five and a half hours amid a prevailing snowstorm.
Andrew Wolf a young farmer vanished after Friday morning bank withdrawal of 200 dollars in Fostoria. He was described as prosperous with pleasant family relations and foul play is feared as search efforts begin.
The Garfield club endorsed Taft at its banquet with Ellis urging Ohio unity for Taft. In Columbus, Foraker was endorsed for Senate re election and the Republican nomination for President by the Ohio League of Republican Clubs. A primary call followed from A J Vorys, with about 100 supporters present at the Columbus meeting chaired by Warren G Harding.
The mayor of Napoleon decrees no more Sunday football in town citing recent crowd noise and confusion as the cause of the ban.
Thornton T Mitchell one of Ohio's oldest bankers and Lima's early white child born in Allen county died at his home Monday. He served as president of City Bank in Lima for forty years and was reputed the wealthiest man in the city.
Five candidates entered the race to succeed W. D. Guilbert as state auditor. They are E. C. Rosser of Shelby county E. M. Fullington deputy state auditor Union county S. A. Stilwell auditor Warren county A. L. Corman liquor tax deputy Medina and Auditor Beatty Belmont county.
Ottawa reports A P Sandles will run for the Democratic Congressman seat in the Fifth District. He has Mayor Tom Johnson’s united backing. if he loses the nomination Mayor Johnson will handle him. Sandles chaired the resolutions committee at Putnam county convention which sent greetings to Mayor Johnson after Cleveland victory.
In Marion one school faces a mice outbreak prompting teachers to threaten quitting unless the board of education finds a solution. The incident highlights concerns over sanitation and safety in the facility.
Ww Payson Weston, who forty years ago walked from Portland, Maine to Chicago, arrived in Chicago again on Wednesday. At 69 years old he beat his earlier time by 24 hours and retraced the distance.
Judge Quail rules that a wife lying in bed and neglecting chores does not constitute gross neglect warranting divorce. The decision in the case brought by James Young suggests such conduct may be common and not legally decisive in ending a marriage.
Harry Botkin was attacked by two masked highwaymen at Botkins Sunday night, knocked unconscious, and found four hours later. He remained unconscious for hours with little hope for recovery. The robbers fled with $5.
The Scheurman family expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and Fire Department and Machine Works staff for sympathy and assistance after their bereavement. George Scheurman and children.
A National Democratic committee member in French Lick Indiana on November 26 says secrecy was to plan aggressive strategy for 1908. The party aims to set its convention date after the Republicans meet December six and seven and seeks a conservative vice presidential nominee, possibly Gray Chandler or Johnson.
Germany Tiffin Rev Yant preached a sermon at St John’s. Carl Miller of Defiance called at Stringtown. Dr and Mrs Briggs of Toledo visited Evangport. Protracted meeting continues at Tiffin River U B church with nightly meetings this week. Yarlot Bros of Ney spent Sunday in Germany. Flora Blanche Craine and Bertha Stever visited T J on Sunday.
Despondent farmer William Miles of Townsend township San dusky county ended his life Thursday afternoon. He leaves a wife and four children.
A long column lists transfers in Defiance and surrounding townships with buyers and sellers including Martin Openlander to David Openlander in East Defiance and Phelps, Eva May Denny to Patrick Monen in Spafford's addition, Mary E. Corressel to Def. Ptg. & Eng. Co., Jno. P. Cameron to Mary G. Ball, and many others. Several parcels specify lots, sections, and plats in Hicksville and Sherwood with prices noted such as 150, 700, 1,000 and up to 3,500 dollars.
Public auction advertised for Thursday December 5 1907 at 10 a m west of New Bavaria offers six horses four milk cows twelve purebred hogs farming implements including Walter A Wood binder and mower plows wagons harness and more All sums over 58 to be paid with note secured cash on sale day for amounts 5 and under All goods to be settled before removal Auctioneers Chas Young and Peter Barker
The Lima and Toledo Traction Company announces opening of its line north to Deshler next Thursday with bi hourly service Lima to Deshler via Bellmore. The line now extends to the Lucas county line and Toledo franchisees. A Maumee crossing at Waterville features a large reinforced concrete bridge under construction. Rails are being laid on the Lima Bellefontaine link with service planned from Bellefontaine within sixty days and permanent pressed brick stations planned in all villages.
William Art farmer near Stanley died Sunday night from gangrene following a toe injury. Born in Prussia February 24 1835 he came to the U S at age twelve. Survived by widow Elizabeth Sundheim six children and burial at Riverside cemetery. Funeral Wednesday at 10 a m with Revs A Beer and George Engellmann officiating.
Estella Fullmer resigned as county home department secretary and her successor J. W. Shuter from Evansport was chosen. He will focus on assisting townships and schools in Sunday school work centered on evangelism. Ralph Richardson, son of ex president P. N. Richardson, recovered from typhoid fever and plans to resume activity. County Secy.
Mrs Caroline Long, age 80 years six months, died suddenly Monday night at her daughter Mrs George Wohlen’s North Clinton street residence from heart disease. She lived in the city seven years, formerly from Florida and born in Germany. Survived by daughters Mrs Will Barr and Mrs Wohlen and sons Will Long John Long and Frank Long. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 pm at the Wohlen home and 2 pm at St John’s Lutheran Church with Rev Kiess officiating.
Raymond Cooper nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Cooper of 1112 Perry Street died of typhoid fever. Another child died of the disease recently, and two more children have died in recent years. The funeral was held at the house Wednesday afternoon with Rev Lacce of St Pauls M E Church officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery.
Mrs Mary Lewis aged 68 years 3 months and 28 days wife of J J Lewis died Wednesday at her home a half mile north of Florida She is survived by three children Mrs John Yogis Mrs D Brubaker and John Lewis Funeral will be Friday at 1 pm at the late residence and 2 pm at the Florida M I church Mrs Lewis was well known in Defiance.
The body of Mrs. Percy Tuttle, matron of Defiance hospital, died Saturday and was taken to her former Coshocton county home for interment. George Carl, six month old son of Mr and Mrs McUellips of Seneca street, died Wednesday morning.
In Justice Costello's court the jury found for plaintiff H. F. Willeman in the suit against Defiance Tile Mills Co for 53 dollars after an appeal over a prior judgment of 55 dollars. The case was heard with adjournment until Saturday morning.
Uncalled letters for the week ending Nov 26 1907 at Defiance Ohio include Co W McKenzie Henry Miller Henry C Meyer G A Schneider Mrs Lottie Clark Mrs William and Mrs H A Lloyd. If not called within 14 days they go to the dead letter office by law. Postmaster C J Thompson.
Report describes a cruel method where enslaved patients are buried up to the neck in sand to treat fever from wounds. The process aims to cure or kill. about eighty percent perish under this procedure.
Mrs. John Wolf nee Cathryn Kettenring born Sept 28 1840 near New Bavaria Henry Co. She married John Wolf March 31 1863 and lived in Pleasant Bend most of life. She died at 48 after a long illness and was survived by a grieving husband six children and six grandchildren. Funeral held at Pleasant Send M E church.
A glass tower to be built at Long Beach California descends 30 feet below sea level and rises into air. The shaft uses heavy plate glass and a 12 by 12 foot glass room at the bottom accessed by an elevator. Visitors would view the celebrated sea gardens from this underwater observatory.
A Philadelphia Press excerpt notes Seoul's total population estimated at 199 305 with males outnumbering females in the north ward. It cites 17 000 males and 90 000 females in a city area, challenging standard population theories. It comments on Russia under Czar Nicholas and reforms easing faith and religious restrictions.
Mrs Effa Squires and Mrs Emma Partee of Bryan visit Farmer friends. Mrs Elizabeth Sweet and her niece Mrs Pask return from Missouri due to Sweet's ill son Benton. Madison Blosser moved to a new house. Mrs Madge Cunningham visits relatives near Melborne. Alfred Richardson repairs his house. Deming Ensign rents his farm to Mr Overly for one year and plans a sale then to move with his family to Sacramento Valley California for a year with aim to settle there if climate suits.
Alvin Nevills a 17 year old, was blown through a door panel and 28 feet into the yard when a gas explosion ripped through a kitchen at Isaac Nevills. His hands and face burned. he is expected to recover. A rubber hose connected the stove to the gas jet leaked after the gas was turned off, and a match lit by Nevills caused the blast.
A notice seeks a boy eager to learn a trade and invites interested applicants to call at the referenced office for details.
Market listings show grain prices for Toledo with wheat corn and oats, seed prices, hog and cattle ranges, calves and sheep values, East Buffalo receipts and price ranges for cattle veals sheep and hogs, plus miscellaneous items and hides and fowls in a concise regional markets snapshot. Cattle and hog markets display wide ranges by grade and region with steady demand noted.
The article argues pedigree cannot replace good feed, quarters, and management. It urges beginners to avoid scrubs and to use only pure bred pigs with strong individual merit and proven ancestry, consigning inferior animals to the packer.
Carrots serve as a versatile, healthful food for sick and healthy horses. They stimulate appetite, aid digestion, and improve coat condition, acting as a cooling, nourishing substitute for other feeds. Suitable for all ages, pulped with grain or chaff, an allowance of twenty to thirty pounds daily is advised.
The article notes female mummies in Egyptian tombs adorned with numerous rings on their fingers with two to six rings per finger, highlighting lavish jewelry among ancient women.
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