Bryan Will Run for President Following New York Dispatch
A New York dispatch via Harry H. Walker reports William J. Bryan will seek the Democratic presidential nomination with little opposition. Walker says national convention officials will favor the Nebraskan, while David Francis may chair, August Thomas nominate, and Timothy Sullivan head the national committee. Bryan plans a October speech tour in New York State under the Progressive Democratic league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
New York
Harry H. Walker
New York Progressive League
William J. Bryan
Walker
Bryan
David R. Francis
Missouri
August Thomas
Timothy D. Sullivan
Democratic National Committee
New York State
Progressive Democratic League
Law and Order league to dictate Lima nominating slate
The Law and Order league says it will dictate Lima's next mayor and four councilmen if its terms are met while staying hands off the rest of the ticket. The league backs F. S. Gill More to run Republican and may challenge several candidates in the GOP primary. It also flags Sunday sports and park concessions as issues and hints at possible cross-state political tensions. H. A. Hits, 65, bank official in West Liberty, died. Thomas G. Beall, Civil War secretary to Gen. Pap Thomas, died at 84 in Findlay. Putnam County offers a $500 reward for Joan Provant murderers, believed linked to Auglaize river death. Bert Plummer admits starting Hotel Normandie fire over a quarrel with a clerk. Alexander Sewell, elderly Farmer township resident, taken to Toledo State Hospital after homicidal mania. Judge Shaw declares him insane.
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Law and Order League
Lima
F. S. Gillmore
Alexander Sewell
Farmer Township
Toledo
App
Sewell
Shaw
Ohio Farmer Subscription Rates Advertised
The Ohio Farmer promises practical agricultural matter with conservative progression and farmer oriented advice. Trial offer highlights one year of the Ohio Farmer for 85 cents and bundled editions with the Weekly Express and Daily Express at varying yearly prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Farmer
Weekly Express
Daily Express
Former Defiance principal Cora M. McDonald dies in Denver
The death of Miss Cora M. McDonald, former principal of Defiance high school from 1877 to 1885, occurred in Denver on August 27. A noted educator, she taught at University of Wyoming and Denver University, lectured across fifteen states and Hawaii, and mentored many students before her passing. two sisters survive in Waterloo and Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrow
Cora M. McDonald
Defiance
Denver
Miss McDonald
Colorado
Denver Republican
Salem
Wooster University
University of Chicago
McDonald
Denver University
Hawaii
Dole
Waterloo
Diphtheria Quarantine Report and Local Exposures
One diphtheria case in the city prompts quarantines on three additional houses to prevent spread. Miss Dunbar of 860 Ottawa Avenue is ill but progressing well. Exposed residents Marie O’Connor, Muriel Jones, and two Ankeney children are quarantined and to be discharged if no symptoms arise by next week. Typhoid fever now affects two people, Marie O’Connor and Alice Holmes. Several residents depart or visit relatives in nearby towns, while local activity includes a barn project on Holgate Avenue.
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Miss Dunbar
Poorman
Ottawa Avenue
Muriel Jones
Seneca + street
Ankeney
Marie O’conner
Linden Street
Alice Holmes
L. A. Holmes
Upper
Jefferson Street
Poultry Show Dates Set by Defiance Club
Defiance Poultry and Pet Stock Association names January 15 to 18 for its first Poultry Show. A. F. Kummer of Butler will judge, and Growey Jr. is to secure a venue. Rules and premiums are drafted by F. Goddard and W. Baum, with broad breed interest including dogs and other fowl among exhibitable stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Poultry and Pet Stock Association
W. D. Stever
A. F. Kummer
Butler
American Poultry Assn
Kummer
Growey, Jr
F.a.goddard
William Baum
Defiance
Convention at Ottawa Catholics Knights of Ohio Meet
The fifteenth annual convention of the Catholic Knights of Ohio gathers in Ottawa on Sept 10 and 11 with services at St Peter and St Pauls. Bishop Ignatius Horstmann will address delegates, Ottawa Mayor McElroy will welcome, and Peter J Mettler will formally open the state gathering. Requiem Mass for deceased members follows sessions next morning. Delegates from St Johns and St Marys branches are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Catholic Knights of Ohio
Ottawa
St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church
Tawas
Ignatius Horstmann
Cleveland
McElroy
Peter J. Mettler
Toledo
Order
M. A. Costello
St.John’s Church
Will Schlegel
St. Mary’s Church
Wm. Bohannon
Fred Wolsiffer
Masonic hall lodge room ready after refurbishing
The Masonic lodge room in the local hall has been refurnished at a cost of about fifteen hundred dollars. A reopening celebration is planned with Tuendache and Omega lodges coordinating the event. The room features a steel ceiling new Brussels carpet updated lighting a fine oak altar and newly repainted walls. The blue lodge room is the largest and serves multiple bodies including Ensa wocsa Chapter and Occonoxee Council.
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Masonic Hall
Tuendache Lodge
Omega Lodge
Blue Lodge
Tuendawhe and
Omega Lodgee
Ensawocsa Chapter
Occonoxee Council
Ministers Assigned in United Brethren Conference
Special to Express Delta Sept. 7 The North Ohio conference of the United Brethren church closed in a large East Main Street tent. Bishop Hosking of Jolista Idaho opened the meeting. Pastors assigned include Delta C L Snyder Wauseon C M Cure Maumee A C Kieth Monroe H Houghhiby Morenci J D Snyder Blisefield N E Dennis Rare Os Meson an alarcny Clyde Dole Pioneer R B Mason Stryker Wm Clark Montpelier D Clark Black Creek F A Dental Mayeville G F Hall Waterloo J F Metzler Steuben N J Clay Sugar Grove C E Wolverton Hillsdale E C Mason Mt Pleasant R R Mason Branch A H Dunlap Sherwood G A Ward Raisin J G Connor.
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Delta
North Ohio
United Brethren Church
East Mainstreet
Hosking
Jolistta
Idaho
C. L. Snyder
Wauseon
C. M. Cure
Maumee
A. C. Kieth
Monroe
H. Houghhiby
Morenci
J. D. Snyder
Blisefield
N. E. Dennis
Clyde Dole
Pioneer
R. B. Mason
Stryker
Wm. Clark
Montpelier
D. Clark
Black Creek
F. A. Dental
Mayeville
G. F. Hall
Waterloo
J. F. Metzler
Steuben
N.J. Clay
Sugar Grove
C. E. Wolver
PISCATORIAL PREVARICATION IN COLUMBUS TALE
A local squabble centers on fish tale peddlers led by Kidder Vance Haymaker who claims support from the tribe of Isaac Walton. St W Wortman accuses him of raids on the live box and of selling whistles, while George Ensige is cited as proof. Miss Willa Hecker returns to Columbus after a week with Mrs Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Walton
Kidder Vance Haymaker
Upper
Michigan Lakes
St. W. Wortman
George Ensige
K Vance
Willa Hecker
Columbus
Frank Snyder
Death of Francis Brooks Former Defiance Express editor and postmaster
The body of Francis Brooks, former proprietor and editor of the Defiance Express from 1867 to 1874 and once postmaster here, was brought to the city for interment beside his wife in Riverside cemetery. He died in Los Angeles in July. Edward B. Brooke of Chicago escorted the remains. Surviving children include Harry, Edward, and Francis B. of Chicago, Le Roy of Minneapolis, George C. of Milwaukee, and Lulu of St. Louis. one daughter’s whereabouts are unknown.
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Francis Brooks
Defiance Express
Riverside Cemetery
Brooke
Los Angeles
Edward
Chicago
Harry
Francis B
LeRoy
Minneapolis
George C
Milwaukee
Lulu Brooke
St. Louis
State fair week crowds Defiance residents attend
South Defiance D C Garman and wife attend the state fair this week. A brisk Sunday ball game between Watsons Weary Willies and Jarp s Candied Cookies ended 31 to 25 in favor of the Cookies. Umpire Berryhill. Local praise for fine Ottawa pike farmhouses, notably F. J. Block and son's modern residence for Dr. J. C. Leever near Highland church. Rev D W Downey preached to a large crowd. Several residents return from visits to Linly Lake New York and Michigan. Sugar beet tests noted by J A Law Brown township farmer. Frank Horsey of Toledo sues for ouster over Harrison Street house. Canton McKinley Memorial dedication invites Defiance officials. Roosevelt to speak with Cabinet and dignitaries.
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Ottawa Pike
F. J. Block and Son
J.C. Leever
Highland Church
D. W. Downey
Westerville
Beryle Poland
Linly Lake
New York
Janetovka Cure by Koumiss Draws Global Guests
A British doctor leads Janetovka, a Russian spa in the Samara steppes, famed for koumiss treatment. The season runs June to August with extreme heat by day and cool nights, two hundred plus guests, and a large staff tending horses and camels. Patients from America Britain Russia and Europe drink vast quantities of fermented mare milk to gain weight and strength in a freeform regimen.
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Brompton
London
Janetovka
Steppes
Janetokva
Dr. Carrick
Khirgiz
The
Amur
China
Archangel
Riviera
Spain
Death Column and Knightly Customs from Mitla Era
In Mitla Mexico a Death Column inspires myths of lifespan measured by finger span. The text then discusses courtly etiquette like lifting the hat, tracing its origins to medieval knights who removed helmets as a sign of trust, though its boldness lessening over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitla
Mexico
Teachers Exam for 1907 1908 schedule outline
Examinations will be held on the first Saturdays of September November December January February March May June and August at Defiance College and on the first Saturday of October and April at Hicksville High School. The first Patterson examination is at Hicksville on the third Saturday of April and the second Patterson examination at Defiance College on the second Saturday of May. EB. Reynolds, Clerk.
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Defiance Collese de
Hicksville
Patterson
Itcksville
Defiance College
EB. Reynolds
Notice to Contractors Sealed bids invited for county road project
Notice to contractors appears for the joint tri county road improvement project in Henry Defiance and Williams counties. Bids open until 1 oclock A M September and must be accompanied by a certified check to guarantee contract execution. The county commissioners reserve the right to reject all bids and a suit warning lists multiple unknown heirs and trustees in Defiance County.
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Napoleon
Obi
Tri-county
Ryan
Defiance
Ohio
William Lee
Henry
Fred Behrman
Henry County
Tienes Rampling
Ridgeville Township
Adams Township
Defiance County
Jones
Shisuch
Joint Board of Commissioners
Williams
Deflanter
Henry Counties
Oho
Clay
Walerston
Chandler
Willaams
W. Miller IP Singer
Kenanee County
Fie
Rours
B.peyackee
J. AL Westrick
Wravene
Williams County
E. Haus
Buck
Legal Notice in Ohio Defiance County Case Involving Charles Lewis
In Defiance County Court of Common Pleas a petition by Simon Ackerman and Rose seeks to quiet title to the southwest quarter of Section 4, Township 1 North, Range 2 East, Dent County, Ohio, claiming the property against Charles Lewis and others. The defendants must answer by September 1, 1h. The case also includes a separate action against Hiram Meek and Anna Meek for damages from a stock sale linked to The First National Bank of Hicksville. Attorneys for plaintiffs are Winx Hay.
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Samuel Mothersbaugh
John M. Sewell
John M.sewell
Job M Sewell
William W. Sewell
Joseph Sewell
D.C. Gilvert
Elizabeth ‘A Kintner
Sin Court of Common Pleas
Defiance County
Ohio
State of
County Recorder
Charles JH. Hunter
Elizabeth A. Kintner
Henry B. Hanis
Charles Is. Lewis
Sara Lewis
Charles Lewis
Sarah Lewis
Charles K Lewis
Charles Ie
Chartes i. Lewis
Charles
Charles F. Lewis
Charles St. Lewis
Spose
Gadhvandal
Simon Acker
Ismag Mose
Court of Common Pleas
Mark
Dent ‘Ange
Simon Ackerman Tsane
Simon Ackerman
Dorsey sues Meck spouses over stock sale fraud
Leonard K. Dorsey files in Defiance Court of Common Pleas alleging Hiram Meck and Anna Meck sold him 10 shares of First National Bank of Hicksville stock while insolvent and worthless in about June 147, concealing the bank’s condition. He seeks $125.00 plus interest and attachment against the Mecks’ property and garnishment of the bank, with defendants required to answer by October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Meek
Anna Meek
Wayne
Wayne County
Nebeask
Tor
Leonard K. Dorsey
Court of Common Pleas
Defiance
County
Ohio
Therby
Tiram Meck
Anna Meck
Leonard Ke Dorsey
First National Bank
Hicksville
Ohto
Sdd
Aid Bank
Hiram Merk
Leonard K Dorsey
Sid Lonard K. Dorsey
Hiram Meck
First National Bank of
Hicksvilla, Cto
Hiiram Meck
Hay
Plaintiil
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H. A. Hits
Farmers’ Bank
West Liberty
Thomas G. Beall
Pap” Thomas
Findlay Friday
Putnam County
Joan Provant
Auglaize River
Bert Plummer
Normandie
Ohio ‘Farmer
the Express
Defiance, Ohio
of Defiance High School
Joe Kreccori
Holgate Avenue
Mre
Carmen
Ida
Mabel
W. C. Herbert
Beulah, Mich
Anna Young
Anna Craig
Mrs. Edgar
Br. G. D. Edgar
Clinton Street
W. A. Kehnast & Co
Masonic Lodge
U. S
South Defiance
Emperoor
Cora Vicke
A. A. Campbell
Piqua
W. 8. Powell
J. A. Law
Brown Township
Paulding Democrat
Harrison Streets
Frank Horsey
Justice Lamb
William May
Horsey
May
McKinley
Canton
Crowe
A. R. Turnbull
Roosevelt
U. S. Supreme Court
Russia
Cheney Lumber Co
Europe
Wes
Meek
Blaine
Sald
Hiram
Meek Kuna Meek
Allen Dorsey
Sald Bank
Plaintif
Platatit
Howard W. Ury
Niswife
Reed
Idow
Plaatiff
Fowler
David Warner
Erik viii
Cata
fiSuistuaisrtnor
Reesel
Ieee
James Hoppleney
Standard Oil
R. W. Wortman
Lewis Block
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