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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1907
Page
4
A. B. Dekay Republican candidate for mayor expresses a firm stance on Sunday saloon closures. He states his position clearly and asserts community support for upholding the law. Defiance residents are urged to vote for him for the observance of law and order.
B C Stevenson assistant general freight agent of the Clover Leaf railway was nominated for mayor by the Democrats of Toledo Saturday.
Edith Metzger three years old is burned when a bonfire of leaves near Lima ignites her clothing. She dies hours later from the severe burns.
Jupice UV H CommaGeer after 35 years leading Lucas county Democrats renounces allegiance to the party and joins the Republican ranks for his political future.
This year candidates for members of the Board of Education will run without party labels. Names will appear in alphabetical order and rotate so each name spends the same number of times at the top position.
The piece urges voters to elect honest Republicans to the upcoming city council seats, arguing the chosen candidates will handle the city’s interests and that this council will face unusually important matters.
Joan Schmehl requests Congressman Cole aid in reclaiming 1658 dollars the German government took from his late father’s estate. He left Germany 27 years ago, faced 54 dollars yearly deduction for not serving in the German army, later became a US citizen, and argues the claim is illegal.
The report shows a pension roll decrease of 18 600 the largest in bureau history. Total pensioners June 30 1907 967 371 value of roll 140 850 880. Spanish American War pensioners total 24 077.
Activg Chairman New and Secretary Dover are arranging a National Republican committee meeting in Washington on December 6 and 7. The panel will set the date and location for the next presidential ticket convention with candidates for president and vice president. Chicago St Louis Kansas City Denver Seattle Pittsburg Boston Atlantic City contend. Milwaukee and St Paul may also bid.
The city needs experienced men on the board of public service. Republicans nominate successful professionals who will run Defiance’s best board yet. They seek the post to serve the people and ensure undesirable subordinates are not reappointed.
The piece argues the Board of Public Service is key for city work and endorses Dan Kintner a contractor and Charles Decker and Charles Deatrich as qualified Republican nominees who would form the best board the city has had.
A. B. DeKay declares if elected mayor on November 5 the saloons will close at 11 p.m. daily and stay closed until legal reopening, with Sunday closure via all access points. He opposes closing drug stores and ice cream parlors except his own, and warns voters not to elect him if they want Sunday saloon access.
The editor of the Democratic paper appears ineffective as pressure fails to secure Lieutenant Costello's resignation for the city solicitor race after a dispute over mixing civil and military roles.
Cox has filed a petition in Williams county court for the appointment of a receiver for the Cox Manufacturing Co. of Bryan. The company makes show cases and store furniture and is incorporated for 25000 dollars, 13700 of which is issued. Cox claims the net earnings have never paid dividends in good faith.
Local appeal endorses Judge F. L. Hay as the eminently qualified candidate for City Solicitor. Supporters urge voters to elect him by a large margin to ensure proper handling of future questions.
President Roosevelt concludes his Louisiana bear hunt with three bears six deer a wild cat and other small game. He will arrive in Washington on Wednesday.
Defiance city council adjourned to Thursday to thoroughly review proposed routes for the Toledo & Defiance and Defiance, Hicksville & Ft Wayne electric railways. Objections focused on motive power, rights, and stationing. consent from property owners exceeded required percentage.
Mr Stickle of Wauseon was here Wednesday. Mrs Bruce Figley and Mrs Wall Figley spent Thursday with Mrs Eugene Maddox at Ridgeville who is very sick. Bruce Cameron of Jewell called on James Figley Friday. Alice Hall and children of Defiance spent Friday with her sister Mrs Belle Guillinger. Mr and Mrs Jesse Halil of Evansport called on Mahlon Garber Saturday. Charles Guilinger and family spent Saturday in Defiance. DL Hartshorn of Ney was here Thursday.
A plan to convert the Maumee River from Toledo to Fort Wayne into a deep waterway for large freighters gains support in Fort Wayne. The push, echoing a Des Moines speech, prompts resolutions by the Fort Wayne Federation of Labor and calls for congressional action with signatures from thousands, backed by Rep Gilman es and Senators Beveridge and Hemenway.
The Napoleon Republican ticket includes Marshal Jacob Theobald clerk J Q Rieghauser councilmen Harry Yarnell Fred Tuttle Daniel Hartman D Harmon Arthur Palmer L F Donahey board of public service A E Augustinste John Frease Asa Senter cemetery trustees M E Loose R B Heller James Hoffman assessor John C Davis treasurer Fred Harms board of education W L Sidlinger Mrs John Morrison No mayor candidate named with reformist Independent John C Evers and Democratic challenger J H Reiger in the race Mrs Morrison a Oberlin graduate.
The Sherwood and Defiance consistories met with a Toledo Classis committee and raised pastor Rev N E Vitz salary from 475 to 700 dollars annually. Congregations urged to fund the added amount quoting The laborer is worthy his hire as justification. M Huber, Secretary of Joint Consistory.
Circuit Court sat with Judges Norris Donneley and Hurin. The Wabash Railroad appeal and Daniel Shea judgment in common pleas were reviewed. Edward Hubbard funeral interrupted adjournment. Rath vs county board dismissed at county costs. Maszillon Bridge Co. awarded contract despite Rath being lowest bidder. temporary injunction granted. Costs total about 30 dollars. Gates vs Stever reviewed. city bank case anticipated. Wabash Railroad vs Daniel Shea re-heard. Miller vs B and O argued.
Mr and Mrs Wm Martin return after a week visiting relatives in Dayton. Mr and Mrs Geo Campbell were entertained at Mrs John Rubel’s home. Mr and Mrs Shuter of Evansport attended Bethel church Sunday school. Mr and Mrs Roy Yarnot visited Geo B Yarlot in Montpelier. Mrs Cass A Crago and Mrs Malinda Doll spent Tuesday with Mrs A J Neiswender who has been ill but is now better. The WCTU meets Saturday at 2 pm at Mrs D E B Welker’s home.
The twelfth annual report of the librarian shows 7111 volumes accessioned, 618 gain, 307 open days, 22603 volumes drawn, and 337? borrower cards. It highlights high magazine holdings with many notable titles and lists the seven day rule for unbound magazines before binding.
The age requirement of over ten years for youth membership has been removed. Children under ten may now obtain a membership card with the signature of either parent. Authored note by JEWEL Fouke, Librarian.
The Findlay lineup features Webb at quarter left half Maley at full back and Adams at left tackle for Defiance High School. Webb, a small but polished runner, provides flawless play with sharp runs and spectacular tackles while improving his team’s leadership as fans voice mixed reactions during the victory.
Uncalled letters for the week ending Oct 22 1907 include J F Conners C W Stough H E Strong Mrs Mary Hitchcock and Mrs Walter Rupp. If not called within 14 days they go to the dead letter office by law.
English Spavin Lintment removes hard or soft lumps blemishes and more from horses. Claims to treat blood spavins curbs splints sweeney ring bone stifies sprains swollen throats and coughs. Save $50 by using one bottle. Sold by J P Buffington Druggist.
A scattered OCR fragment lists prices for staples such as potatoes, lard, beans, butter, eggs, wheat, oats, barley, corn, hay, pork, beef, veal, and hogs. Prices appear as per bushel or per pound, with many words garbled and numerous placeholders obscuring exact figures.
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