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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
1
Reports from clergy and lay leaders at a large conference urge an international home plan for Sunday schools. Calls favor interdenominational cooperation, annual canvasses, and specialized courses while promoting leadership, publicity, and unity across states and districts.
John J. Craine of Tiffin township and A C Henry of Ayersville visited the city Friday. Mrs. Henry and Mrs. L D Blue plan a Madison trip. David Grant of Highland township, a Republican farmer, may have a commissioner bid at Sherwood. Zeno H. Miller of Sherwood, a former Democratic candidate, toured the field where his forces fought. General H P Miller led the army that defeated the Millerites and advised on Island Park. He remains out of politics but enjoys the spectacle.
A Columbus dispatch reports that M N Letts for his Chicago brother aims to form a $10 million wholesale grocers company in Ohio under New Jersey charter. Dayton's J F Neiffenbach and Toledo's E E Dow will head the venture, with about fifty stock subscribers present to back the plan. The group intends to buy stock in bulk to curb ruinous competition.
The Defiance Board of Public Safety and Mayor John P. Cameron announce the appointment of William Hubbard as chief of police on probation for six months. Hubbard, 29, a Defiance resident born in Portsmouth, formerly with Turnbull Wagon Co., married with three children, is a Republican described as quiet and respected.
Local updates list visits and travel of residents including Miss Lena Woodward, Mrs I J Wagner, Mr and Mrs D Liberthal, and Mrs Gertrude Schrack. Notable events include Dr Rigrish aid in Portsmouth, A P Miller neck tumor removal by Dr E E K Chapman, and Harrison Street residents petition to enforce stock yard ordinances over bellowing noise profanity and stench from Wabash yards.
A petty fraud pattern unfolded as a woman attempted small purchases with a ten dollar bill, then kept change to steal five dollars in a string of sites including Craven & Ruess and Harley & Whitaker’s. She later bought stogas at Tuttle’s, lacked enough change, and left town by livery. Also reported were a funeral at North Ridge church for Wesley Hoshock and a delayed build-up of a blacksmith shop in the old Schlosser building. James Farrell of Toledo plans a Tiffin move. Wm. A. Sehlegel returned from Marion after attending the State Council Catholic Knights of Ohio meeting with 150 delegates.
Summer visitor Grace Whitney to return to Toledo. Abringer and Marion visitors came home after visits with James Tribbey. Ruth Julia christened at Parker home with Rev. Spannuth officiating. Tracy Dicus returns home to Toledo. Mrs Crew and daughter Anna stay a while. McKinley monument unveiled in Toledo attended by notable locals. Fessel anniversary celebrated with large gathering and gifts. Defiance county prohibitionists plan county convention in city hall. A Burckhart son returns home from Michigan. police consulted but no murder found. Thompson H C dies at 56. funeral at his Francis street home. Remains to Stryker. he served in 49th Pennsylvania Infantry.
The Public Safety Board handles fire and police department finances and civil service matters. It certifies payrolls and expenses, maintains civil service lists, and conducts examinations to fill vacancies with mayor appointments. The board also lists eligible candidates and finalizes suspensions after hearings.
A probate court today issued a warrant for Ella A. Smith of Sherwood after an insanity adjudication. Sheriff John McCarty will likely transport her to the Toledo asylum today. A marriage license has been issued to Peter Donley and Daisy May Sholl.
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