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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1905
Page
5
Miss Lena Knapp died after a hot water treatment at the Toledo State hospital on Tuesday. Judge Volfrath of Bucyrus is in the city holding court and seeks the judgeship, earning favor with voters in Lefiance County.
The Montpelier business men form an improvement association to boom the town and secure a wire fence factory. George Miller, a skilled contractor and builder, is highlighted as the right man for local development as the county commission seeks capable leadership.
The Republican ticket for city offices is praised as a strong choice for a good administration and urged to secure votes. Tuomas J Morris, a Lima businessman and bank director, died Saturday at age 44. He helped found Boone Hardware Co and was active in Masons Knights Templar and Knights of Pythias.
The Defiance county ballot features Edward Vollrath for Circuit Judge and Henry Stock, George Miller, Jo Hosler, and others as Republican nominees for county offices. Kinmont, Stottler, Lehman, Case, and Simmons are highlighted for probate judge, infirmary director, recorder, auditor, and prosecuting attorney roles with emphasis on experience, integrity, and public service.
Public sale set for Saturday October 28 at 2 pm includes one nearly new upright piano one second hand upright piano three square pianos a Chapel organ with seven reed sets and several second hand organs. Buyers can bid to set their own price with quick sales and lively bidding.
A notice from A W Fuller manager states the room at Whitney and 425 Clinton Street is now occupied by goods and must be vacated.
The Cleveland German American Central Bund adopted resolutions against Pattison for Governor. It did not endorse a candidate but will oppose Pattison. Action followed advice from the State Executive Board and mirrors plans by bands in other cities. The stand stems from Pattison's position on the Sunday law. The state organization has examined gubernatorial candidates, resulting in this stance.
Vernon Cleavee, one year old, child of Earl Cleavee of Wapakoneta, fell into a tub of boiling water Monday and died a few hours later.
James W Kirkbride a wealthy oil operator and prominent Findlay citizen died Sunday following surgery to remove a brain tumor. He was a noted local figure and supporter of community projects.
A dense list records real estate transfers involving numerous parcels in Defiance, Hicksville, Richland, and Ayersville townships, including transfers from C J Miller, Geo Streicher, Fred Gherkin, and Susan Crossland among others. The item also notes obituaries and local visits, mentioning Rev O W M Chandler’s death and Josefa Struble’s passing, with brief community anecdotes and farm activity.
Sunday Schools quarterly report ended Sept 24 1905 shows St Johns M E with 182 enrolled, 112 average attendance across 13 sessions. officers and teachers listed with attendance totals. Lost Creek Presbyterian reports 111 members, 12 sessions, 66 average attendance with financials and state county contributions. notices from Chas Haskell and Walter Battershall.
The three months old son of Henry Stork of South Richland township died Tuesday evening. The funeral was held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the Stork home with interment in Ayersville cemetery.
No candidate has asked voters for re-election with stronger record than J E Heeler. The Republican is praised as untiring and one of the most popular treasurers to hold the office.
The auditor's office reports a careful examination of the Defiance County Commissioners' 1905 records. It notes several duplications and misallocations in bills including H Miller W L Hosack and Brackett Bridge Co plus a few minor discrepancies not affecting final warrants. The committee commends the county officials for economical and judicious management and thanks Edwin E Hall for assistance.
The Kiser congregation members gave their pastor an extra annual gift totaling 2465 as a token of thanks for his labors. The note expresses gratitude and wishes for continued prosperity and success. D A KaAury, Pastor.
Collistons and other water accidents Sunday caused seventeen persons to drown across various parts of the country.
The Toledo market shows wheat corn oats rye and seeds with Dec and cash bids. hogs and cattle ranges noted. East Buffalo reports receipts and prices for cattle veals sheep and hogs, with varied grades and steady to slower demand.
Advert announces Williams Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments including nervous strain and frequent urination. Claims include relief for pains in loins, back, and groin with facial puffiness. Sample free. price three cents. Sold by Rakestraw Bros. Cleveland, Ohio.
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