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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1906
Page
4
The Ohio State fair opened in Columbus on Monday with crowds expected to attend. Organizers brief attendees on schedules and events as vendors set up along the midtown grounds.
Alexander Quinn aged 60 died at the Rockford spoke works after being crushed beneath a pile of logs. The tragedy occurred at the factory, where emergency crews found him unresponsive. An investigation into the accident will determine the sequence of events leading to the fatal incident.
Lois Relyea three years old, daughter of Watson Relyea, fell into a cistern in Stryker on Tuesday. A search was started after she went missing and the body was recovered from the cistern.
A tight wire act at St Marys Monday ended in tragedy when the wire broke, injuring and fatally wounding John Currier of Chillicothe known as Prof. Lorenzo. The crowd watched as emergency crews responded to the scene.
Rospert Gordon, a 16 year old from Chicago, confessed Monday to striking 8 year old Joseph Reed with a brick, stunning him, and burying him alive in front of his father's house.
The Republicans of Henry county Saturday made the following nominations: Kr. N. Warden prosecuting attorney B. J. Edwards coroner Chas Schroeder and A. M. Lee infirmary directors W. H. Jenkins sheriff J. W. Durham commissioner.
In a mass convention at Montpelier on Saturday the Williams County Democrats nominated Amos Oxenrider for commissioner Bert Beuchel for surveyor John Norrick for infirmary director and W C Holt for coroner. Bryan was endorsed as a candidate for president.
Paul O. Stenland, the fugitive Chicago bank president, was captured in Tangier Morocco on Monday after a clue from a woman friend who felt slighted led Tribune staff and Olson the assistant State's Attorney to the scene. He reportedly had $12000 in a local bank.
A four hour forty minute game in Boston between the Boston and Philadelphia clubs ended tied after 23 innings with Philadelphia scoring in the third and Boston replying in the sixth. Combs struck out 18 and went 15 for 23, Harris faltered in the 24th. Boston took 105 of 106 chances, Athletics 2 errors in 107 chances.
Hon Charles Walsh a former secretary of the Democratic national committee resigns in disgust over the makeup of the executive committee. He denounces seven members from New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin and the District of Washington as monopolists and plutocrats. He notes Bryan will not demand removals and will not oppose the committee that will run the next presidential campaign.
The hosts of Democracy, though modest in size this year, disrupted the schemes of those in power and left the state in disarray with their actions.
Gen and Mrs C M Spitzer of Toledo were arrested in Germany last week and fined $20 for driving through St George at 30 kilometers per hour.
James Johnson of Sidney fatally wounds himself trying to flee an officer arresting him on larceny and robbery charges. He slashes two deep throat wounds, threatening death as medical staff treat his injuries.
Wa. J. Bryan spoke twice in Chicago on Tuesday. At an Iroquois club luncheon he tackled political and economic questions, and at a Jefferson club banquet he targeted National Committeeman Roger Sullivan whose resignation Bryan urged. Sullivan prevailed at the convention. Bryan asserts he aims to be boss or knows why.
A. A. Fitzchales held a well for Rohrig and Lang at Hicksville. The Christian S S attended a picnic at Farmer Satur BY. Misses Nora Mabel Beerbower and Ethel McKee began Hicksville School Monday. Jacob Fitzcharles and wife returned Friday from a three weeks visit in Minnesota. Bertha Blosser of Toledo visited J D McKee’s family. A A Fitzcharles and kin visited William Fitzcharles Sunday at Edgerton. Dode Husted and family of Lost Creek visited Finley Moore’s family Sunday. District No 10 school started with Earl Mann as teacher and district 5 Logan with Anice Jordan and J L Fitzcharles. Milford Center’s M Ragen taught. U B S S picnic planned for Clay’s Grove Saturday.
The Defiance Ohio post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending September 4 1906. Names include Jos Chemoie Edwin Flanders Geo T Hughes Ora Lambert Ellis E Shaw R L Short Gladys Adams Minnie P Baker Mrs Eliza Fieckener Miss Edna Iddings Miss Maude Showalter. If not called within 14 days they are sent to the dead letter office per law.
A mission festival will be held at Zion's Reformed Church in Sherwood on Sunday. Rev. C. P. Vitz from Vera Cruz Indiana will preach in German at 10 a.m. and 3 30 p.m. Sunday School begins at 2 p.m. and Christian Endeavor at 2 45.
Misses Ora and Ella King returned Monday from a visit in Fayette, sharing details of their trip and experiences during the jaunt.
The city council debated a $1.00 gas ordinance setting price at 100 per 1000 cubic feet and 18 candle power. Mayor Crowe vetoed it, citing price fairness and urging expert comparison with similar sized cities. The vote over veto sparked procedural confusion before readings proceed.
An advertisement invites readers to try The Ohio Farmer for 10 weeks at 10 cents, guaranteed to stop unless renewed. It lists subscription terms including one year at 75 cents and combined postal options with Express publications.
Reverend Wanamaker and family visited A. A. Sellers. W. W. Hosack injured in the neighborhood. Leo Richardson Ed Ensign and family at Hamilton Lake. Eithel McConkey to Pittsburg business college. Roy Buda recovering from rheumatism. Hugh Husted gets a new bicycle. Otto Conley Charley Haskell to Defiance for school. Freasure couple under doctor’s care. Alexander and Hosack brothers at Long Lake and Clear Lake. Farmer township picnic in Rice’s grove a success with seven schools present. Union song service praised. Miss Leela Spangler praised for primary singing. old officers re-elected except R. S. Ensign as foot marshal.
Judge Snook oversees the trial of David Razor former Children's Home superintendent charged with criminal misconduct toward three girl inmates. Prosecution led by Openlander with Ansberry. defense by Winn Hay Harris Cameron. A juror panel of twelve is seated. witnesses included Lorena McGoon Laura Stark and Geneva Steele with further testimonies noted as revolting if true. Additional motions denied and indictments focus on offenses against Geneva Steele.
Democrats in Defiance county nominated Sheriff W G Kopp Commissioner J F Dowe infirmary director long term J M Greek and Charles F Smith at their Tuesday primary. Voter interest was low with turnout about half of last year for the two commissioner candidates.
The 8th annual Sunday school convention of the Toledo Classes of the Reformed church met August 28 29 at St John s Reformed church Holgate. 119 names registered with 67 from non local Sunday schools. Rev G Engelman welcomed delegates. Rev A Beer and Rev N E Vitz spoke on cradle roll and Christian Endeavor work. An evening program featured a duet and remarks on winning new Sunday school scholars. Delegates enjoyed a Holgate picnic before returning home buoyed by fellowship and lessons.
Public schools opened their first session after summer vacation with nearly a thousand pupils in attendance. Teachers prepared assignments at a meeting led by Superintendent Reynolds while Miss Heater remained as assistant principal. High school enrollment runs 140, with changes in curriculum including chemistry in junior year and biology in first year. Edward Growey, a 1906 graduate, was admitted to University of Illinois without examination. Local notes report various births, travels, illnesses, and community events including a Sunday school picnic and local visits.
The Toledo market shows varied quotes for wheat corn oats rye and seed with cash and futures ranges. Cattle hogs sheep and calves also list prices across grades with notable highs in steers and top veals, while East Buffalo and city market lines provide receipts and price bands for cows heifers stockers and feeders.
At the Republican County Convention in city hall Clay Woodward was elected chairman and Will C. Kegel secretary. Delegates to the state convention to be held in Dayton September 11 and 12 were chosen along with alternates. Resolutions praise President Roosevelt Senator Dick and local nominees Common Pleas Judge John P. Cameron and congratulate Representative W. W. Campbell and public official Wm. Kirtley Jr. and Board of Public Works candidate George Watkins. Delegates urged renomination of Watkins.
Karl Goldenetz has returned from a visit in Washington Pennsylvania with details of his trip and experiences shared.
Defiance Township trustees announce sealed bank proposals for a township depository for two years. Banks must offer at least 2 percent interest. Proposals due by 12 noon September 24, 1906, at the clerk’s office and will be opened by the trustees. Trustees listed: G W Weisenburger, Michael Carey, Charles Block.
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