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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
11
Judge John F. Neilan founder of the Catholic Knights of Ohio died at his Hamilton home on the 8th. His death marks a notable figure in local civic and fraternal circles.
W. F. Becerman, formerly of Paulding, won a seat in Oklahoma’s first legislature at the recent election, securing a state senate position and joining the new body.
Rev A A Thomas, pastor of the Methodist church in Napoleon, has accepted the position of financial secretary at Ohio Northern University in Ada. He will assume duties and manage university finances, bringing decades of church leadership to the campus role.
Reverend C. W. Hensel of Calvary Evangelical Church announces he will run for state representative on an independent ticket, opposing both Republican and Democratic nominees who oppose local option. He emphasizes reform and voter choice in the legislative race.
A mother sues a local school teacher for whipping her twin daughters aged 13. The teacher, unable to reliably distinguish the twins, punished both to ensure the correct child faced discipline. The case highlights concerns over misidentification in classroom punishments.
Dr DemuTs a representative from Paulding county has drawn a bill instituting direct popular election of U S senators. He is sending copies to legislators for consideration at the upcoming session of the legislature.
Governor Johnson of Minnesota declares he is not a candidate for the presidency. He states that William Jennings Bryan has been a candidate for a third nomination for the past three months.
Kenton residents relying on gas await decision as Ohio Supply Co of Lima informs Kenton Gas and Electric Co that natural gas will be shut off after November 20. This leaves the town without gas for cooking heating or illumination for the winter.
The Chicago Terminal Transfer Co dispute ends in an out of court settlement with Baltimore & Ohio to control the property and Burlington as tenant or joint owner. After securing preferred stock, a court sale is expected and the B & O likely to bid in the property.
The women of Perrysburg express dissatisfaction with Republican and Democratic primary selections and will field two women candidates on an independent ticket for the board of education. The two major parties offered no female candidates.
Special to Express Bryan Oct 11 A L Bigelow father of Kemp V Bigelow, Bryan man jailed by federal authorities for sending internal mail bombs to Denver figures, fled to Denver with the boy. Authorities deem the son insane, while Bigelow’s web of fake confessions and blackmail letters revealing a $190000 demand unravels.
James Leonard a LaRue banker loaned 200 to Chauncey Godfrey and took a mortgage on a barn insured for 700 by Leonard as agent of Connecticut Fire Insurance Co. The barn valued under 400, mortgage due April 19, fire on April 17. Deputies say Godfrey sought a 900 offer for the barn from Ernest Feenan, later repudiated. Agoste village fires terrify residents. Godfrey linked to John Bird, who killed a deputy sheriff.
Bonding companies in New York report that during the first six months of the year at least 5,482,687 dollars were stolen by clerks and officials from banks and institutions nationwide. About half of the sum went to Wall Street, with the rest spent on race tracks, wine, women, and automobiles.
Miss Fannie Hood of Canton visits the city as W I Dickey and wife and Mrs Mary A Phillips head to Wayne and Detroit for an extended stay with twin sister Elizabeth Collier. A public sale at the S M Shirley farm four and a half miles southwest of Defiance on Thursday October 24 will feature cows cattle corn hay farm implements and household goods with Dave Hill handling the bidding.
A newspaper piece argues that Chinese and American Indians share a stock origin citing single file travel as a sign of kinship. It contrasts silent Chinese with vocal Italians, claiming language proves racial separation and dismissing contemporary Native peoples as insignificant.
A Stamford man recalls General Thomas H. Ruger as an army officer who loved good cooking but detested rank. He tells of a dinner anecdote where a rank cheese was left at headquarters and, after two days unclaimed, a notice warned that the cheese addressed to Private Jones would be shot if not called for.
John Maloney received a workhouse sentence and Vin Dodson a $15 fine for larceny after offering razors at $1 each and taking a $5 bill with no change. Judge Shaw suspended execution to permit defense counsel to file a bill of exceptions and petition in error. Bond set at $100 for each. C H Haller of Paulding visited the city Friday.
Mrs Henry Sass traveled back to Chicago Saturday following a visit with relatives in the city.
A Home Magazine portrait details daily life on a U S Navy ship with 850 sailors aboard the Virginia 30 000 bluejackets fed daily 500 pounds fish 250 pounds pork or a barrel and a half of beans per head 6 30 breakfast 5 bells and seven mess tables including Admirals Captain wardroom junior officers chief petty officers warrant officers and general mess. The paymaster must balance cost and care with Navy auditors while keeping discipline and morale high.
In the army of about 320,000 men, some 13,000 cannot read or write. The piece notes education is compulsory in theory in France but not in practice.
A terse adage notes that the man who can drink or leave it alone typically chooses to drink. It hints at restraint or habit in evaluating temperance or social conduct. The line reflects a common proverb about self control and habit formation.
Springfield hosts Ohio Grand Commandery Knights Templar annual session with 200 delegates and elections. Officers include Grand Commander Ralph R Rickley of Columbus and Grand Generalissimo Henry Dimond of Springfield. Also reports on Eliza Bigley and Cassie L Chadwick wills reveal personal details and family connections.
Mrs Cassie Chadwick, whose financial actions led to the Oberlin bank collapse, died in the Ohio penitentiary women's ward at 10 15 after a coma. Her son Emil Hoover was summoned from Cleveland and arrived after her death. The body was sent from Columbus to Woodstock Ontario and burial is planned in a Catholic cemetery.
Uncalled letters in Defiance Ohio for the week ending October 4 1907 include George Brown Dr I A Moody James Raymer H E Strong Barnes Wood J H Wolfe Miss Blanch Ladd Mrs Lottie Muller Miss Jennie Welker. If not claimed within 14 days they go to the dead letter office per law. Postmaster C J Thompson notes to call and say advertised with list date.
Salt is a universal commodity used worldwide similar to water, with cultural significance in Africa, the Gold Coast, Germany, the East, and ancient Rome. It is linked to sustenance, slavery trade, sacred oaths, guest protection, and superstition about spills.
A German etiquette rule of raising hats can confuse foreigners. An Englishwoman in Germany felt snubbed when hats were not raised automatically, until she learned the German habit. An English guest accompanied by his host's wife to a concert and walked on the traffic side, prompting suspicion when the host observed the English practice.
The Ohio Farmer presents its practical agricultural matter with conservative progression sound advice and farmer focus. A trial proves its value. One year subscription 85 cents. Weekly Express and Ohio Farmer one year 1.60 dollars. Daily Express by mail and Ohio Farmer one year 3.60 dollars.
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