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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1905
Page
9
A cAMP of Spanish war veterans was organized at Napoleon Thursday night. The event raised questions about leadership choices as John, Chenevert and McKnight were reportedly sidelined after a term in office was said to require a dependable second in command.
Geiger was re-elected to the finance committee alongside Chenevert and McKnight who shared duties on cutting the board of public safety estimates and guarding the treasury. The future roles of the other members remain unclear.
The State Journal denounces the Democratic party and Anti saloon league leaders for deceitful tactics in Ohio politics. It claims the alliance harms temperance by backing a party that never supported it while praising Governor Herrick and the Republicans for laws advancing temperance.
Morris Cohan a 55 year old Lima businessman died on the operating table in a Detroit hospital on the 18th after undergoing a second operation for cancer.
Burars entered HC House & Co. in Deshler and carried off the entire stock of new guns knives and razors valued at several hundred dollars in a daylight theft.
A Mushroom writer labels Charles A Decker a mushroom politician for councilman at large, noting his residence precedes that of the Democratic editor and the Democratic candidate for mayor.
Joan Heemsoth, a Toledo fireman from Ohio Central, shot himself in the head on the 18th rather than undergo an operation for a critical appendicitis. Doctors warned only surgery could save him and he refused before his death.
D Simmons is the candidate for county prosecutor. He is presented as able, clean, and efficient and urges voters to choose him.
Charles Lehman, the Republican candidate for recorder, is described as a young man who will fill the position with credit and ability.
Josefa B Stottler is presented as a suitable candidate for a board position ensuring the people's interests are safeguarded. The message advocates placing him on the board to oversee institutional welfare and public concerns.
The passage lauds L F Beardsley noting no man elected to the city council has made a finer record and urges the public to support him again this year.
Republicans of the Fourth ward name a capable man for alderman and urge voters to elect Jacob Fink in the upcoming election.
Henry Stock, the Republican candidate for representative, presents a clean campaign image and appears set to win broad support as voters rally behind his candidacy.
A Defiance County resident from Brunerburg assumed the role of city council president. His presence is described as adding dignity to the deliberations of the council.
The message praises Dr. BJ Emery as the ideal choice for city treasurer. It argues his election will ensure proper interest on city funds and implies school funds will contribute their share, presenting a focused endorsement.
Joan Crown is honored as a friend of labor and a promoter of Defiance’s development. Citizens are reminded of his contributions ahead of the local observance on Tuesday, November 7.
The county treasurer J E Hosler has a strong campaign showing as voters lean toward re-electing him. Supporters say his excellent record stands for itself and indicate the decision is essentially settled.
The piece praises Geo Miller as quiet yet effective, portraying him as an experienced candidate with excellent judgment. It urges voters to support Miller, framing him as a needed leader and a probable winner.
Tuk Carey Times denounces Pattison and accuses county temperance groups of hypocrisy over race pools at the Wyandot county fair. The paper commends Governor Herrick for vetoing the Chisholm racetrack pool bill and praises his stance on local option amendments.
The Republicans of Celina nominated a full city slate including Mayor L L Taylor, Marshal John Tennet, Clerk C Apples, and Treasurer W P Conner at a Saturday meeting.
John Kaiser, 61, a Toledo cabinet maker, was struck and killed by a Lake Shore passenger train Saturday night as he walked home from work.
A thief forced entry at SG Parks home in Lima on Thursday night. About twenty shots were exchanged before the suspect fled with 176 dollars in cash and silver and jewelry.
The German Herald signals support for Pattison in the German vote while aligning with the Anti Saloon League, a notable shift in local political alignments.
Cuas A Decker identified as a major city property owner as Democratic leaders expelled C EK. Chenevert for opposing dirty politics. The slogan urges voters to back a replacement who is promised as a safe man in Chenevert's stead.
A fire destroyed a livery stable with three horses and buggies, hay, and grain belonging to Frank Miller of Rockford. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars. The neighboring Rockford Milling company barn, housing horses, was also burned, with a further 7000 dollars in losses.
Rev. Richard Spellman a Granville pioneer and Indiana circuit rider died at Ft Wayne Friday following an appendicitis operation. He served as chaplain of a Indiana regiment and was 92 at his death.
Wm PLANNER a 21 year old man driven insane by typhoid fever broke into the Lutheran church at Delphos Friday evening and wrecked the altar with a club. He resisted arrest and battled an officer during restraint.
Hox. W A Kebnast opposed the Brannock law in all forms while efforts push for a temperance vote in Defiance County for him. Governor Herrick backed the Brannock law, prompting debate on whether temperance supporters should back Kebnast or Herrick.
The city appeals for Capt. DeKay John Barber and RG Holgate to join the Board of Public Service not as political appointees but to protect taxpayers interests. Voters are urged to support these candidates to avoid mistakes and ensure responsible stewardship.
Mrs Barbara Renollet wife of Daniel Renollet of Emerald township Paulding county died Sunday at her son Samuel Renollet Paulding county treasurer residence in Emerald township. Death from paralysis followed a stroke while caring for her seriously ill son Typhoid fever. A well known Paulding county resident she was 51 years 7 months and 12 days. Funeral held at the residence Tuesday at 1 30 PM.
Dr. TC Kinmont will act as model probate judge and John March’s will was admitted to probate. Henry Rohrs and Henr Rohrs received marriage licenses. A group of women visited Cecil and Paulding counties on Sunday. Spangler Brothers plan to rebuild their Water Street grain elevator after a fire, with 15000 bushel capacity and taller design. Sheriff Kopp and W W Wilson took Cornelia Spender to the State hospital for epileptics at Gallipolis. she has stayed at the infirmary two years due to crowded hospital conditions and a new hospital addition will allow transfers from county infirmaries.
The Saubers and McBroom families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during illness and for kindness after the death and funeral of Mrs. Hazel McBroom.
Si C Branson, a former Defiance resident, won the Branson caucus with 187 votes to 171 for the incumbent. Chas P Roedel was nominated for township treasurer. The Enterprise notes a strong, winning ticket with 358 ballots on the first round and Branson’s decisive 16 vote majority.
As funeral processions for Mr. Rothbart moved past the B&O crossing, J. F. Meyer of the same congregation was instantly killed at the same crossing on his way to the funeral. Meyer, a prosperous farmer since 1871 in the United States, aged 63, left a widow and twelve children, ten living. The wagon was destroyed. the team escaped unharmed.
Miss Ethel Schaffer of McClure is a guest of Mrs Alma Thien at her home for a visit.
Sheriff William G. Kopp proclaims the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1905 as election day in Defiance County Ohio. Voters will select state officers, district and county officials, and decide constitutional amendments on a compact ballot and specific voting hours.
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