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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1907

Page

11

Defiance Express: Defiance GOP cites law observance and public service

The Defiance Express reports Republican mayoral stance on Sunday saloon closings and endorses A B Dekay. It notes To leo and Lima nominees, a tragic injury from a bonfire, party allegiance shifts, and calls for an effective Board of Public Service led by Dan Kintner Charles Decker and Charles Deatrich.

Provancy Board of Public Service Dan Kintner Charles Decker Charles Deatrich

Defiance Mayoral Hopeful Promises Saloon Closings

A. B. DeKay states if elected mayor on November 5th, saloons will close at 11 p.m. and stay shut until legal hours, with Sunday access barred by all doors. He opposes closing drug stores fruit stores and ice cream parlors Sundays, except his own business, which he would close. He warns that voters wanting Sunday saloon access should not vote for him.

A. B. Dekay Defiance Mr. Dekay Ditor

Objections to route of Toledo and Defiance electric railways

City council debates franchise routes for Toledo and Defiance and Hicksville and Fort Wayne electric railways in extended session. Objections focus on power rights steam use, third rail potential, and street passage on Wayne street with adjourned meeting set to vote on provisions and consents.

Toledo Defiance Defance Hickaville & Ft. Wayne Electric Railways Charles Nante James Banks Roade Nauts Tue The Democratic Mand Costello Geiger Eaid Railroad Wayne Street Naute Lucas County Whitehouse

Receiver Petition Filed Against Cox Manufacturing Co

S Cox petitions Williams county court seeking appointment of a receiver for Cox Manufacturing Co of Bryan. The firm, maker of show cases and store furniture, is incorporated for 25000 with 13700 issued. Cox says net earnings have never paid dividends in good faith. Meanwhile local notes urge voters to elect Judge F L Hay as City Solicitor, and reports cover Roosevelt’s bear hunt, local visits, and a Deep Waterway push to turn the Maumee river into a freighter corridor with labor backing and congressional action planned through Fort Wayne and Beveridge.

Maumee Toledo Ft. Wayne Congress Federation Fort Wayne Organized Labor Gilliams Beveridge Hemenway

Napoleon Republicans nominate slate for city offices

The Napoleon Republican ticket includes Marshal Jacob Theobald and clerk J. Q. Ringhauser with councilmen Harry Yarnell Fred Tuttle Dan iel Hartman D Harmon Arthur Palmer and L F Donabey. Public service trustees A E Augenstine John Frease Asa Senter cemetery trustees M E Loose R B Heller James Huffman assessor John C Davie treasurer Fred Harms board of education W L Sidlinger and Mrs John Morrison. No mayor candidate. independent John C Evers and Democrat J H Reiger vie for the post. Mrs Moerfeen is cited as Oberlin graduate.

Napoleon Jacob Theobald J. Q. Ringhauser Harry Yarnell Fred Tuttle Daniel Hartman D. Harmon Arthur Palmer L F. Donabey Board of Public Service A.e.augenstine John Frease Asa Senter M. E. Loose R. B. Heller James Huffman John C.davie Fred Harms Board of Education W. L. Sidlinger John Morrison John C. Evers J. H. Reiger Mre. Moerfeen Oberiin

Salary Increase for Pastor in Sherwood Defiance Churches

The Sherwood and Defiance consistories, with Toledo Classis appointed committee, approved raising Rev. N. E. Vitz’s annual salary from 475 to 700 dollars. Closers recommended the increase and both congregations are urged to help cover the added amount. M. Huser, Secretary of Joint Consistory.

Reformed Churches of Sherwood Defiance Toledo Ible Swanton Elder Brand Haskins N. E. Vitz M. Huser

44th Visit SEE HIS Patients Prompts Caution on Treatment

Readers are urged to see the patient, assess satisfaction, and reconsider treatment if not satisfied. The notice emphasizes evaluating care before proceeding and warns against accepting unproven remedies.

Librarian Report Shows Growth in Volumes and Borrowers

The twelfth annual librarian report notes 7111 volumes on access, 6439 added last year with a gain of 618. Open 307 days, 22603 volumes drawn this period, 17625 last year. Juvenile and fiction draws dominate with 6700 and 13700 respectively, daily issues around 73. Donations acknowledged including Edward Squire and Curtis Willock. A rich magazine collection supports seven day borrowing rules before binding for reference.

Librarian of the Public Library and Statistical Records Lares Edward Squire Curtis Willock John Kreps M.I.C K.V. Haymaker W.C. Lauster B. B. Kingaburry American Educational Review Atlantic Monthly Blacksmith and Wheelright Bookman Century Cooper’s Journal Cosmopolitan Craftsman

Age limit for youth card lowered to under ten signature

The age limit for youth membership has been abolished. Henceforth children under 10 may obtain a membership card with either parent’s signature. Librarian Jewer Focxe notes the change.

Die Deutsche Hansfrau Jewer Focxe

Webb shines as Findlay defeats Defiance in football game

The Findlay Republican lauds Webb and teammates Goldenetz Malley and Adame for key plays. Webb, described as a small shaver near grammar grade, delivered flawless runs and tricks, showing leadership and flying tackles that drew applause despite crowd chiding the blue and gold supporters.

Webb Defiance High School Findlay Findlay Republican Goldenetz Malley Adame Grammer

Local Market Prices and Livestock Quotes

Toledo market notes show cash grain prices for wheat corn oats rye and seeds with December contracts. Hog cattle calves sheep and lamb receipts and prices are listed with ranges and bids. East Buffalo and city market quotes include bids for hogs cattle veal and sheep along with commodity prices for hay berries and fats.

Toledo East Buffalo Bari J.P. Bullington

Advertised Letters Defiance OH Week Ending Oct 22 1907

The following letters remain uncalled for at the Defiance post office for the week ending October 22 1907 J P Conners C W Stough H E Strong Mrs Mary Hitchock Mrs Walter Rupp If not called within 14 days they will be sent to the dead letter office as prescribed by law Advertised in call for some please say advertised and give date of list C J Thompson Postmaster

Defiance Ohio J.P. Conners C. W.stough H. E. Strong Mary Hitchock Walter Rupp Callin C.J. Thompson Poatmast

Also Mentioned on This Page

Defiance Express Will C. Kegel Wo. Crozier Republicans Sidney B. C. Stevenson Clover Asst Railway Democrats of Waite Lima Edith Metzger Jupee D. H. Commacer Republican Party Jouy Schmehl Congressman Cole Schmehl Germany United States Warner Pension Bureau Actixn New Dover National Republican Committee Washington Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Denver Seattle Pittsburg Boston Atlantic City Milwauke St. Paul Circuit Court Ses Bath R. Willock Grace Episcopal Charles Place East Defiance Jerry Harrington Clinton Street Feigenbaum Deechan Jefferson Street Service Board Deschau Dohoney Finance Committee Frank Sommers Caleb Norris Michael Donneley Silan Hurin Wabash Railroad Daniel Shea Common Pleas Court W. S. Rath County Commissioners Mark Farmer Rath Massillon Bridge Co Gates Stever City Bank Miller Oa Nev Wm Martin Dayton Geo Campbell John Rubel Shuter Evansport Bethel Church Roy Yarlot Geo B Yarlot Montpelier Cass A. Crago Malinda Doll A J Neiswender WCTU F. L. Hay Roosevelt Louisiana Brooksville Stickle Wauseon Bruce Figley Wall Figley Eugene Maddox Ridgeville Bruce Cameron Jewell James Figley Alice Hall Belle Guillinger Jesse Hall Mahlon Garber Charles Guilinger DL Hartshorn Ney W.V. Hutchins Jobhon D Ormerty Dehianes Crosby House Paulding Barnes Bryan Christman Wellington Ifahon Rush Medical College Giese Dr. Mahon Winthrop Street Librarian's Harper's Magazine Ladies Home Journal McClure’s Missionary Review Munsey Musician North American Review Ohio Magazine Outlook Overland Monthly St. Nicholas Saturday Evening Post Scientific American Scribner's Magazine Tradesman Western Empire the People’s Store S. A. Craven J.P Buttington Kenneth Ashton Ugee County Defiance Ty Impropo Clinton St Vefance Rogers America Mollencup Ician
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