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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1905
Page
4
Tiffin township Republicans will meet in caucus at the townhouse on Friday October 13 to nominate township officers J J CRaine committee man.
The Republicans of Delaware township and Sherwood corporation are called to a caucus at 7:00 p.m. on October 14 to transact business as may come before the meeting.
Ralph Wuerthele, 6, son of Charles Wuerthele, was struck and killed by a heavy truck Tuesday evening in Toledo. Authorities reported the incident as a fatal traffic accident with the child pronounced dead on scene.
The piece notes confusion within the Democratic camp over the main issue for the campaign. Pattison supporters push Cox ism led by Garber, while others debunk subserviency to Cox. Some Democrats cite temperance, but managers blame Wayne B Wheeler and P A Baker of the Anti-Saloon League for pushing that theme.
Chartes S Sranty age 25 single was fatally injured after being struck by a passenger train while walking home to supper in Fostoria on Monday.
Alvert N Lucas, a B and O brakeman, fell between two cars near Monroeville on Monday and was killed. The body was sent to Newark, his home.
James Grupp aged 53, a farm hand, died when struck by cars in Marion on Saturday night. His death occurred just six hours before his life insurance policy expired.
Ep Anderson of Celina and a companion narrowly escaped death Monday when shoal gas exploded while they watched drilling. Anderson’s attempt to light a cigar triggered the blast.
Charles Prisar and his wife, both over 70, were fatally injured when their carriage was overturned by a frightened horse near a traction car in Wapak Oneta Monday. The pair were dragged about 20 rods along the railroad before rescue.
Burglars entered the Prudential Insurance Co district office in Sandusky at noon and stole 150 dollars from the safe. Police say the case is solved but no arrest has been made.
An advertisement invites independent farmers to settle on lands selected by soil expert Campbell in Pan-Handle Texas. Payments are arranged with no second payment until November 1906. Agents R I Moss and F M Leithauser, Defiance Ohio, coordinate with John J Burns Land Co Amarillo Texas. Excursion for Texas points departs Defiance October 16.
Joseph A Howells of the Ashtabula Sentinel publicly rejects a Cleveland Press story implying he would bolt Governor Herrick. In a Sentinel editorial Howells says the report was a lie and recounts meeting the governor in Columbus to reaffirm loyalty. He notes county supporters mischaracterized as opposing Herrick are actually enthusiastic backers.
A blaze in a Mdgington West Virginia cabin last night killed two women and four children. Fire crews found all six victims inside the burning home, with authorities beginning a formal investigation into the cause.
Mrs. Alva Shoemaker of near Fostoria died from severe burns after her dress caught fire while making apple butter. The incident left her body burned from the knees up.
District Attorney William T Herome was nominated for the New York office Tuesday through a petition bearing 4000 signatures.
Two three year old children Dar win Barnacle and Raymond Mal let were likely killed by a natural gas explosion at Killbuck on Tuesday. The foreman of the gas workers and one worker were injured while rescuing the children.
The Republicans in Auglaize County nominate by acclamation for the coming term: representative T Ii Bowsher treasurer Henry Moser recorder Herbert Schulenberg probate judge Clem Ohler commissioner T A Crawford infirmary director O D Mefford coroner Dr Schuffleton.
The state board of public works awarded the dredging contract from Cleveland to Akron to DEF Sullivan & Son of Columbus. Their bid was 14 15 cents per cubic yard and about 200000 yards will be removed. The canal will be deepened to five feet.
The Republicans of St Marys nominate a full ticket with Mayor James P Smith and council leaders Charles W Baxter Julius Brodbeck L Lambert, William Morris George Sullivan as councilmen, Lowell Kerr as treasurer, C I L Smith as solicitor. Democratic endorsement includes board of public service WF Brodbeck Charles Wentz I B Long.
Defiance and surrounding towns saw a flurry of social activity with visits to family homes, a McCord reunion near Evansport, and multiple held gatherings. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Altman and friends, the Swains, the Bloom family, and various relatives from Van Wert Sulivan Dupont Hicksville and Toledo.
Sarah F Ernestine Dreher was born January 6, 1885 in Washington township Defiance county. She died September 28 1905 at age 20 years 8 months 23 days leaving a son and family. Funeral services were held at New Bethel church Sunday afternoon Rev Letherman officiating. Interment Ney cemetery. Card of thanks from J Dreher and family expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death.
Sunday visits include Henry Frank and wife with Henry Zackrish. Brunersburg relatives Mrs. Henry Smith and children called Wednesday. Ed Rath welcomed a girl born last week. Minnie Shani ka ill this week. William and Adolph Foss head to Wisconsin for winter. MF church holds quarterly meeting Saturday and Sunday. J. L Tracy previously papered the MF church.
Harry Beamer died Monday evening at his mother Mrs Beamer’s home at 710 Summit street. He was 21 on August 5 and had suffered from tuberculosis as a longtime invalid. The family thanks neighbors and friends for assistance during illness and death. I. H Brubaker
Brooksville Mrs J Wisler spent Thursday in Defiance with her ill brother Frank Partee. Mrs Clifford Mickens and daughter of Toledo visited her parents. Carl Wisler visiting friends in Morenci Michigan. Maud Rath Evansport spent days with sister Alice Haill. Frank Christy and family visited M D Hall. John Wisler South Defiance visited George Bumpus. Mrs Sanford visited Mrs J Wisler. Mr and Mrs W J Figley Defiance visitors. Mrs Kate Figley visited sister Mary Pollock at Ney. Dee Hartshorn Ney was here Monday.
Charley Reed from South Richland spent Sunday in Defiance. Many attend the Ottawa fair this week. Mrs. Link of Bellevue visits her sister Mary Cay Boy. The Brethren church plans a love feast on October 14 at the south side river church.
Uncalled letters for the week ending September 26 1905 at Defiance Ohio include Sayles Herald and Mrs Gertrude Mathers. Letters unclaimed within 14 days will go to the dead letter office. Postmaster C J Thompson urges callers to say advertised and to provide the date of the list.
The document lists county financial items including total expenditures of 11 507 76 and 1496 35 for various accounts. It names suppliers and services such as legal blanks, county supplies, auditor statements, road notices, taxes rates, and jail and court costs, along with numerous individual payees and amounts.
The record itemizes numerous bridge works across Highland, Hicksville, Adams, Farmer, Noble, Mark, Milford, Defiance, Tiffin, and Washington townships. It lists bridge lengths from 10 to 45 feet, abutments, floors, piers, and related repairs, plus broader road and culvert work, material costs, and contractor charges totaling thousands of dollars.
Ditch notices listed with names such as George Schilling Arthur Ensign Nee Grossman and John Karnes along with land takings and compensation. References include Powell’s creek area surveying, Crescent Publishing, and notices to landowners and court takings.
A dated itemized bill shows payments totaling 610 dollars to multiple contractors and suppliers for courthouse and jail repairs. Names include Henry Wilson, H C Sass, W A Kehnast, all & Ruess, F Schultz, R Ashton, Harley Whitaker, G H Holmes, H J Jennings, Del Wirebaugh, Wm Hoffman, A Baktes, P A Baker, A Martin & Company, Wm Martin, Elliott Fisher, Thos Doheney, Ww Jones, W H Todd, Geo Wilhelm, Cyrus Eding, Smith Typewriter, Tes E A Schultz, Bara J W Jatho, M A Hera and others for services from hardware to plumbing, janitorial, and clockwork. Amounts listed beside many items: 158 50 24 29 27 50 8 45 118 0 237 15 125.
Tax inquisitors Minsel and Rath collect delinquent personal and estate taxes, with Openlander handling multiple fees. The column also records witness fees for various sheep claims Nos. B47, 548.0000000, 58S and related accounts, followed by livestock market quotes from Toledo and East Buffalo with wheat, corn, oats, rye, clover seed prices and cattle, hogs, sheep and lamb values for today’s commercial listings.
The court is presented with the annual financial report for the year ending August 31, 1906. Commissioners G. F. Henning Chas Behringer and O. Welker summarize the settlement and financial status for Defiance County Ohio.
Adams township welcomes Zepha Donley to school on September 25 as Kate Bostater teaches in Tiffin township this year. George W Benner, long a township resident, becomes Bryan resident after marrying Mary J Patton. Miss Ernie Dreber dies at 20 after five weeks with typhoid fever. Charles F Strahle to sell personal chattels October 10 and may move near Cleveland to enter the chicken industry. James A Field moves to Bryan renting his farm to George Stuckman. Isaac Stuckman in frail health. Geo M Goller delivering coal to several township schools. New stoves for wood and coal fires purchased. Ryder adding to kitchen. Will Hoffmann selling October 11 and may move to Ney. farm rented to Williams County parties. Mrs Howard Ury and children visiting sister. Cement walk in front of Dr Pugh’s property in Nev. George Keller to move meat shop to Barber’s room by November 1. John Dreher working in Toledo. Milkie property soon occupied by Elwood Donze. Mrs Lewis Campbell of Indiana visiting township relations. Mrs Fred Strahle Sr on sick list. noted as elderly. Wm Shorgbacher of Medina county visiting relatives here.
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