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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1907

Page

9

Local Notes and Notices from Defiance Area

While canning tomatoes at Bellefontaine Saturday Mrs Joseph Lease was probably fatally burned by a jar bursting. The Democrats of Wauseon nominated F Stotzr for mayor and endorsed Republican nominees for treasurer and board of public affairs. W C Bryant formerly a teacher near Urbana who went to the Philippine Islands two years ago has been appointed Governor General of Nueva Vizcaya province.

Bellefontaine Joseph Lease Wauseon F. Stotzr Board of Public Affairs W. C. Bryant Urbana Philippine Islands Nueva Viscaya

Republican city convention draws strong attendance and optimism

The Republican city convention Tuesday evening was a representative gathering, one of the best in years and shows the people are interested in having good men placed in office.

Waite Farm Accident Claims Life Near Wause

A Saturday farm accident near Wause left 50 year old Harrison dead hours after he fell from a wagon. Waite was driving on his farm when the mishap occurred.

Waite Wause Harrison

Wauseon Republicans nominate slate for city offices

In Wauseon the Republican party has named J. F. Brailey for mayor T. H. Deyo for clerk C. E. Brigham for treasurer and Ernest Stevens Carl F. Mali man R. Hoy Frank Guilford Harry Gingrich B. A. Cole and John Hart as councilmen E. H. Garrison J. H. Dimke and Geo. Haomesser for the board of public service.

Wauseon J. F. Brailey T. H. Deyo C. E. Brigham Ernest Stevens Carl F. Maliman R. Hoy Frank Guilford Harry Gingrich B. A. Cole John Hart E. H. Garrison J. H. Dimke Geo. Haomesser Board of Public Service

Paulding Republicans Nominate Local Ticket Saturday

The Republicans of Paulding nominated a full slate including F. W. Dunham for mayor and W. L. Cook as marshal, with Thomas Bowen clerk and P. F. Harris treasurer. Also named were J. H. Laughlin, W. U. Burguer, RL. Gipe, W. Green, John C. Copeland, J. C. Armstrong as councilmen and G. E. Coons, Allen Bybee, F. W. Hyman for the board of public service with H. G. Remage and A. N. Wilcox on the school board.

Republicans Paulding F. W. Dunham W. L. Cook Marshes Thomas Bowen P. F Harris J. H. Laughlin WU. G. Burguer RL. Gipe W. Green John C. Copeland J.C. Armstrong G. E. Coons Allen Bybee F. W. Hyman Board of Public Service H. G. Remage A. N. Wilcox

Strike Continues as Union Votes to Sustain Walkout

Last week S. J. Small, president of the Commercial Telegraphers Union, urged a vote on resuming work and warned the general assembly could not further fund the strike. On Sunday members voted to keep the strike active and the executive committee sent a message to Small ousting him from the presidency.

S. J. Small Commercial Telegrapher’s Union General Assembly Small

Republicans Name Excellent City and Township Ticket

The Defiance Republicans unveiled an ambitious slate led by Mayor Albert DeKay with strong voter enthusiasm. Key posts include Dey Ayers for city auditor and J. C. Tuttle as rival candidate. ward caucuses produced council and assessor nominees across four wards amid a bright election outlook.

Albert B. Dekay H. B. Tepter F. L. Hay Dey Ayers G. E. Edgar S. W. Morris Charles Zeschke A. W. Noffsinger Tressurer Jesse Benner George Killey William J. Crossland George Solly School Board W. Smith R. G. Carr George Bartel Republicans of Defiance Harmony Republican Party A. Groweg, Jr County Central Committee Groweg R. W. Wortman J. W.S. Palmer Albert DeKay F. L Hay Capt. DeKay J. C. Tuttle Ayers Mr. Tuttle Mr. Ayers C. J. Thompson Tuttle

Funeral for Mary Eljer Held at St Johns Church

The funeral for Mary Eljer was Tuesday at 9 AM at St Johns Catholic Church with Rev Gloden officiating. Pallbearers were Andrew Clemons A Schlientz M Zsigler George Nolan and M Waiz. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery. Harold Link, nine months old, died Tuesday at 2 PM at his home in Auglaiza township. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at Oakland church with Rev Hauser officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery.

Mary Eljer St. John’s Catholic Chure Rev. Gloden Andrew Clemons A. Schlientz M. Zsigler George Nolan M. Waiz Riverside Cemetery Harold Link Earl Link Link Auglaiza Township Paulding County Oakland Church Rev. Hauser

Lost Creek News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events

Lost Creek district No 4 lists Miss Beatrice Blosser as acting teacher for Thursday and Friday. A box social for district No 9 will be held at the lower Lost Creek school house Friday evening to benefit that school. James Husted, wife and daughter Carrie, visited relatives near Antwerp over Sunday. Mrs Nellie Hosack left Saturday to visit relatives in Bloomville. Alexander Bros cut corn for WM Battershell last week. Bob Close and John Young of Farmer reshingled Alex McConkey's house. Matison Hilbert visits friends and looks at Trumbull county lands.

Beatrice Blosser Lower Lost Creek James Husted Carrie Antwerp Nellie Hosack Bloomville Alexander Bros W M Battershell Bob Close John Young Farmer Alex McConkey Matison Hilbert Trumbell County

Time Extended for Bridge Crossing by Ohio Electric Rail

Attorney Frank Edson of Van Wert, representing the Ohio Electric Railway Co., secured a county approval extending the expiration to cross the Second Street bridge over the Auglaize River. The extension comes as the firm has not decided to use the bridge and no repairs have begun. Edson also filed with the county recorder the lease transferring Indians, Columbus & Eastern Traction Co property, under which Scheep Traction Lines will operate in Ohio, with electrification planned in spring.

Frank Edson van Wert Ohio Electric Railway Co I. C. & E. Traction Co Second Street Auglaize River Edson Ohio Electric Railroad Co County Recorder Indians Columbus & Eastern Traction Co Scheep

County Officials Annual Financial Report 1907 Defiance Ohio

County commissioners present a detailed year end financial report for Defiance County Ohio for August 31 1907 listing receipts and disbursements across advertising depository notices examination reports sheriff jail infirmary buildings and roads including numerous suppliers and services and a final totals section with general and liquor tax funds reported by commissioners Welker Miller and Singer.

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Will Make the Fur Fly in Louisiana Bear Hunt Tale

The Nashville American notes a heated political joke about Theodore Rex aiming to bag eight or ten bears in the Louisiana canebrakes. If unsuccessful, Congress may receive a sharp message around December 2. The line blends satire with current political climate and regional imagery.

Nashville Theodore Rex Louisiana Congress

Readers seek to spare faces of players from injuries

The Cincinnati Enquirer notes readers will endure the grim sights of deadly explosions on players faces and pitchers expressions for a few months as they follow the baseball season.

Cincinnati Enquirer

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Haller Fillney State Line Hicksville Township Mill Townships G. Williamson Defiance Township J. L. Doll Plank Berg Washington Township M. S. Erlston Mason Pi Dey Bridge Moog & Myers A. GC Pessafall Ayersville Road City Bridge Miller Manufacturing Co Defiance Co Allen County Allen Counties Highland Tiffin Township Toledo Massillion Bridge Company Richland Adams Township Highland Township Corner Mark Milford Oregonia Bridge Company Corner Mark Milford Farmer Farmes Delaware Emerald Township Gee & Squires Company I. M Elkhart Bridge Company Farmer Township Prince Geo. Shuck William Street Central Concrete & Construction Company Richland Township Beach Manufacturing Company Dog Fund Robert Davis Kk. L. Sauer David G. Keener Henry Hohenberger Chas. Overholt Arthur Ensign J. W. Bush David Michael E. F. Harm Frank Brininger G. F. Henning J. J. Todd C. ©. Huston L. Hill Geo. K. Otis H. W. Heckler B. F. Myers Peter Engle Co. A. Decker J. M. Turriten John Carpenter Wm. 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Davis Defiance Machine Works I. E. Myers Marion Smith al Strusaker Wm. Stripe Henry Scisco Nobie Alfred Hastings Earl Anderson Eva L. Bender Volmer Road F. S. Dean Simon Patten Tiffin P. Mason Geo. Smith Brunersburg County Line Berkmire August Wandt Co. O R. A. Callender Ridenour Fred Smith Deybridge Reed-Bear Grain Co Wm. Motter Ayersville Jesse Haller Nobla Township James Hopple Henry Lash Bryan Road F. B. Stoller Mud Creek Nobla Christ. Dieden J. D. Adams & Co Mason Jno. Schneider D. S. Snyder J. S. Montgomery Defiance City Fune Wm. Longsmith Lee & Squire Myers Bros J. B. Lamb Auglaize Ed Grossenbacher Silas Welker John Walters A. R. Haddix Emery Reynolds R. H. Wiler James Shackelford Greenle Cyrus Eding Court Street City Ae N. Kilpatrick A. N. Burd Ed Tonsher Beths Haddix Adam Haddix Ervin Aschbacher Greenler Arnie Aschbacher John Liska Wm. Joost Filmode Hilton Stoning Brunersburg F. P. Mason Wm. Clemens F. C. Walden Andrew Brosser A. Nolta Caressel W. E .Davis E. D. Marckel W W. Newell Henry Brandt Hk. H. Wiler Lou Blanchard Ilbuihggg Defiance Tile Mill Co Newell Smith Washington J. H. Crawford del Wirebaugh Frank Speiser Geiger Furniture Co E. A. Schultz Frank Monroe Geo. Hamilton Court Yard W. Buckmaster Wm. Hoffman J. S. Schultz Geo. Wilsberg J. E. Brown Cal. Andrews J. M. Beck A. L. Hurt F. P. Weisenburger F. P. Weisenburger & Bro., Papering and Repairs At Jail , $13.18. . Wm. Martin A. G. McClary Cheney Lumber Co The Farmers’ Grain Co I. Archambeault Anchor Supply Co A. G. Spengler Diehl Bros Harley & Whitaker G. . Jatho Ae Chubb A. V. Noffsinger Byron O. Smith A. Martin & Co FF. W. French Wing & Mahurin C. E. Smith Universal Aolding Machine Co Nick Sinnes H. J. Jennings A. Growey
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