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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1907

Page

3

Defiance News Notes and Election Caucus Call

In Defiance township a party caucus meets at the township hall on Saturday evening October 12 to nominate township officers and five candidates and five alternates for the Republican convention on Tuesday October 15. Also reports from Magnetic Springs show wets winning by 4 votes in a local option election. Notable obituaries and political updates include F B Convents, longtime Christian Observer editor, dying at 71 in Louisville, and a Panama Canal project bid by Marion Steam Shovel Co. at 158,160 dollars. Ex Mayor Thomas Buack of Kenton pleads guilty to embezzlement, sentenced to five years. Municipal politics in Bryav heat up with Mayor John B. White facing opposition. Marshal Heidley seeks re-election for the thirteenth time. Secretary of War Taft and Root noted as visiting Japan and Mexico respectively.

Ican Party Defiance County Defiance Township John Karnes Bryav John B. White Nomins Nation Marshal Heidley

Dedication of McKinley monument in Canton features Roosevelts visit

President Roosevelt arrives with cabinet for the Canton monument dedication as Governor Harris and state officials attend. Ohio National Guards assist in exercises with Gate City Guards of Atlanta and IL 8th cavalry and infantry. Roosevelt and Justice Day give addresses while Miss Helen McKinley unveils the statue and James Whitcomb Riley reads a poem. In football, Fostoria overwhelms Bellance High 46 to 0 after five weeks of practice, dominating with a bewildering passing game and a star back.

McKinley Monument Canton Roosevelt Harris Ohio National Guards Gate City Guards Atlante W. R. Day I’res Helen McKinley James Whitcomb Riley Fostoria Vellance Aill

Fatal accident at Wayne street crossing claims Davis

A 53 year old farmer Joseph Davis died after his buggy was struck by Westbound B&O freight No. 97 at Wayne street crossing Saturday night. The train blew whistle and rang bell. Davis, on horse, did not hear in darkness due to power house outage. Davis died shortly after rescue and transport. inquest found driver fault but noted lack of crossing protection. Davis left a widow seven children. Funeral held Ayersville M and E church.

Joseph Davis Mr. Davis Clark Davis Powell Calaboose Hoffman Undertaking Establishment Wayne Street Jacob Davis Defiance Steam Laundry Ayersville M W. Q. Clark Bumett Barr Garrett William Hurst Thomas McGraw

Surprise birthday gathering honors Charley Feeters

Charley Feeters marked his 43rd birthday with a surprise Sunday gathering of 43 neighbors. After Sunday school, guests enjoyed a bountiful dinner, music, and socializing before returning home late. Nearby visits included Mr. Brow visiting Mrs. Wash Dean’s household, and families attended the Angola fair. Wess Shong finished Hank Sell's house carpentry. Clarkson Ewers left for an eastern relatives reunion, taking daughter Julia. Ney canning factory began its first tomato canning of the season Friday.

Charley Feeters Brow Marion County Wash Dean Toledo Aaron Sarah Angola Wess Shong Hank Sell Clarkson Ewers Julia Ney

Local Notes From Farmers And Nearby Towns

Farmer Dr Chapman of Los Angeles visited relatives in Farmer Monday Clark Rice was in New Tuesday David Ridenour sold his property last week to Frank Hank for 1500 Mr and Mrs Fairchilds visiting relatives in Michigan Harry Hannum resigned as carrier on RF qood last month his replacement is Clyde McGlennen of Bryan Vv. G Lord and wife went to Toledo for the ME conference VG was a delegate Mrs Lord visited her sister Mrs Ralf Martin in Toledo and Mrs Barton May of Detroit returned Monday William Yeagley returned Monday from Defiance where he spent a week visiting relatives Jacob Fritz is ill with typhoid fever.

Chapman Los Angeles Cal Clark Rice New David Ridenour Frank Hank Fairchilds Michigan Harry Hannum Clyde McGlennen Bryan Vv G. Lord Toledo Lord Ralf Martin Barton May Detroit William Yeagley Defiance William Mavis Impora Ili Jacob Fritz

Fire Loss Adjusted After Quick Settlement

Four adjusters representing forty insurance companies met at R. W. Wortman’s office to settle losses for American Steel Package Co. and Waverly Arms Co. from last week’s fire. The final figures were not as high as initial estimates but the loss was heavy. Most companies were represented by F. Bernard of Cleveland, with others including F. C. Carroll of Cleveland, J. R. Martin of Columbus, and H. W. Clayton of Troy. Outside mutuals will accept the adjustment.

R. W. Wortman American Steel Package Co Waverly Arms Co F. Bernard Cleveland Western Adjustment and Inspection Co F.C. Carroll J. R. Martin Columbus H. W. Clayton Troy Mutuals

Ministers Assigned At Methodist Conference

After four years at St Pauls Rev Smucker leaves for Sidney to preach farewell Sunday. Rev Lance returns to Defiance as St Pauls pastor. Presiding elder Bethards retires to join To ledo missionary work. J H Harsbarger to lead Defiance district. Changes announced at Central Ohio Conference in Toledo. many local appointments listed.

Clayton A. Smucker St. Paul’s Methodist Church Sidney W. W. Lance Wauseon St. Paul’s J. H. Bethards Defiance Toledo J.H. Harsbarger Fostoria Central Ohio Smucker St. Paul’s Church

Local residents report moves and incidents in Brunersburg area

Noble Mr and Mrs Gregg returned from a two week visit in the west. Mrs Fry had a new roof. C F Leaders painted his house. M C Decker family visited his brother S O Decker in Brunersburg. Mr Fritz injured by threshing machine feeder breaking a collar bone. Peter Koons moved to Brunersburg. Chancey Felton moved into Aspacher house. Jacob Dickman filling his position. Several residents attended the Hicksville fair Thursday.

M. C. Decker S 0 Decker Brunersburg Fritz Peter Koons Chancey Felton Aspacher Jacob Dickman

Larceny Charged in Razor Peddling Scheme

John Maloney and Marvin Dodson, two young men who secured a street vending license, were charged after Richard Hilton alleged they kept $4 of his money. Hilton bought four razors for $1 each, received extra razors instead of change, and pressed a charge. The pair were bound over to probate court on $50 bonds each after initial pleas. Albert Singer later filed a warrant. others may have been victimized. Their attorney is George Farrel.

John Maloney Marvin Dodson Crowe Squire Lamb Richard Hilton Dodson Maloney Hilton Albert Singer George Farrel

Brooksville Families Gather for Mrs Figley's 53rd Birthday

Brooksville residents and neighbors, including James Garber and family, Laura Koeppe, Samuel Dunbar, Wilson Garber, James Figley, Ollie Figley, Neil Figley, Perry Diamond, and SB Figley, gathered at SB Figley's home Saturday evening to celebrate Mrs Figley's 53rd birthday with baskets, social chat, and a supper before returning home late.

Brooksville James Garber Ethel Ney Mahlon Garber Laura Koeppe Samuel Dunbar Brunersburg Wilson Garber James Figley Defiance WM Figley Ollie Sarah Liechty Neil Figley Near Ney Perry Diamond Eric Koeppe SB Figley Mrs Figley

Sunday Schools Convene at Brunersburg M. E. Church

Nobles township Sunday school convention will be held at Brunersburg M. E. church Sunday afternoon and evening. County secretary Henry L. Stock and sister Mary have returned from a trip east. Mrs. Stella Fullmer resigns as Home Department secretary due to duties. Vacancy to be filled soon. W. G. Lord Teachers Training from Defiance County attended the Toledo conference Friday.

Nobles Township Brunersburg M. E Henry L. Stock Mary Toledo Stella Fullmer Home Department W.G. Lord Defiance County

Market Report Toledo Wheat and Livestock Prices

Toledo markets show mixed grain values with cash and deferred wheat trading near 98 to 100, corn at 4 or 58, oats 52, rye varied by grade, and clover seed around 10.10. Hogs and cattle move unevenly with tops at 5 to 7 dollars for hogs and steers 5 to 6 dollars, cows 3 to 4 dollars, veals up to 8 dollars, and sheep and lambs broadly 4 to 8 dollars. East Buffalo receipts and price ranges accompany steady cattle demand and strong hog activity with multiple grade distinctions.

Toledo East Buffalo

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