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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1885
Page
5
Local items report new mills and bottling works planned in Defiance, spring cleanup and railroad extension talks, village theater talent in Farmer Center, weather and trade notes, and a fatal infant death with funeral plans. City officials, elections, and court notices color the page amid social gossip and brief letters from neighboring towns.
Notice seeking information on Matthew Thompson or his descendants who settled near Defiance around 1840. Any leads or details left at this office will be gratefully received.
Republicans in the Sixth ward nominated L. B. Peaslee for Councilman and Solomon Deamer for Assessor. Franklin Duck was chosen as a member of the County Central Committee for that ward.
Hicksville notes a literary mystery as chatter centers on a person known as Sam Sawyer who allegedly contributes to the Defiance Express under a pseudonym. The town debates who wrote the article and why the name sparks more interest than the cited case of Billy Patterson.
The Defiance County Pomona Grange will convene at Fort Defiance Grange Hall on Wednesday April 22 1885 at 10 o clock in the morning. Master J B Ectinorr presides.
About one hundred veterans attended a Tuesday night gathering at the G A R hall. The event featured war stories, songs, coffee, beans, and hard tack with several veterans recognized for cooking and selling tales. Camp fires will recur biweekly inviting all ex-soldiers to join the good times.
Republican caucus conducted in the county court house for the first and fourth wards. First Ward nominees include Councilman Enos Blair and Assessor Frank Ferguson with G. J. Hickey chosen for County Central Committee. Fourth Ward nominates Councilman O Dyarman and Assessor Samuel Miller with August Otto elected as Central Committee member.
A workman named Thomas Cushman of Dickman wagon works was seriously injured when an empty wheel burst at Burgland and Shead pail factory on Thursday. The wheel struck his forehead above the eye and nose causing a deep gash. Dr. Tracker said the injury was not serious.
Mr. W. J. Lemon of Lincoln Nebraska assumes ownership of the Russell House, pursuing personal charge after reconsidering Mr. J. O. Plank. Lemon, a practical hotelman, will relocate his family to take command of the business.
Republican caucus in the third ward nominated George Miller for Councilman and David Gleason for Assessor. Capt. S. W. Kosier was chosen as a member of the County Central Committee.
Transactions shown in the recorder’s office include W Zachine to G Kreideweis transfer of lots in Defance for 100 dollars and J A Feast to W D Wilson of a lot in Hicksvile for 2400 dollars. Other deeds cover A P Edgerton to H J Newton 150 dollars for Tilckeville lots and more 60 acres in Farmer for 6000 dollars.
For years disputes over sand-bars in the Maumee and Auglaize rivers within the city have led to tribute payments by those using the sand. State authorities plan no suit. ownership should be settled by land deeds. If private, ownership follows private titles. if public, the state must be recognized.
An 1885 county update records marriages, moves, trades and local happenings. It notes the March 24 marriage of Frank Byers and Clara Smith, relocations by John Dudege and Fr Nicic, Lydia Sensibaugh's visit, a dance at D English's, Wm Sarah working for J Mack, and Henry Sisco starting a wagon shop. The piece closes with a note to seek wagons from Sisco.
Pro bate Judge Bevington issued licenses this past week. Frank R. Byers and Clara Smith obtained a license, as did Henry W. Ferrell and Mary Corwin.
Mrs Varnamen is on the sick list. D Brunner spent Sunday in Fort Wayne. John Kehnast left for Dakota Monday. H R Haller nurses a sprained ankle from a fall from an apple tree. Lyman Hilton recovering from a wound received last Monday. Dissatisfaction in Noble township Democratic camp over nominations. Taxpayers worry about compulsory voting for ticket. The Defiance Democrat jokes about roosters being fat after 24 years. Newly elected Sabbath school officers listed. J W Bridenbaugh spent Friday and Saturday at Hicksville. Defiance held a bowling street parade last Sunday. Miss Mary Haymaker and Nellie Bridenbaugh home on vacation.
The Republican evens held Saturday night and nominated officers for the town and township. Corporation ticket lists Joseph Kerr Sr C A Weaver John Bruce as councilmen. Township ticket includes Warren Cole T C Kinmont W H Gerrost as trustees G A Taylor as clerk John Wilderson as treasurer Jacob Spindler as assessor and B Hill G Flint as constables. Remember the M E social this week.
Masonry and store progress as Bruce Warner runs the mill with James Budd as head sawyer. Lectures, Arbors Day on April 8, property trades, new homes and church repairs intermingle with political caucuses, school exams, and revival meetings in Lima area towns.
Local notes from Farmer Center recount visits and changes. Eva and Nora Ramsey visit Bryan friends while J W Bridenbaugh of Brunersburg was in town. Dick Everett sells his law interest to Johny Wilder. Wilbur Johnson and wife move into newly bought house. Stone sells house to Robi Reeder. Dustin visits, then stays to attend exhibition. Martin Lord Yeagly go to Auburn for church seats. Biglow to start select school soon. Biglow pupils gift autograph album to him. Stone v Ruff suit decided for Ruff at Bryan. Local dramatic company earns about 46 dollars for church fund and plans new show by Foote. thanks to Gardner and musicians. Republicans nominate ticket at Farmer township caucus: Haller, Case, Smith for Trustees. Stone for Assessor. Weldon for Clerk. Norway for Treasurer. Randall and Zimmerman for Constables. R E Foote elected chairman of township Republican Central Committee.
Made Last Saturday by the Democratic caucuses the township slate includes Trustees Daniel Krotz Henry Schmick and James Sherry Clerk M E Orcutt Treasurer J B Weisenburger and Constables J P Eser M J Rourke City caucuses named Councilmen B L Abell M E Heller D Widmer John Thien Adam Minsel second warrants and several assessors including Lewis Neal O F Hudson J Q Adams P S Smith Michael Carey and David Atkinson in listed wards.
Persons planning spring wall papering should visit Coley and Scott to view their varied stock of handsome new patterns in each grade. They employ three of the fastest and best paper hangers ever to work in the city, ensuring quality results.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Ralston visited at Lyman Langdons Sunday. D E Partee will move onto Thomas Yeagers forum near Evansport. Miss Effie Miser will teach the Langdon school this summer. Jor Partee had cholera infantum last week. Miss Flora Reid will teach the Kitble school this summer. Zito Schicks house burned last Saturday. no insurance. Lant Ewing builds the new barn at the Orphanage. Clara mourns the loss of her dog Granger. Elane Wisser of Morenci visited in Tiffin township. Rural Chapel Sunday School organized with W H McAuley Superintendent. Gust Ambruster built a lathe for turning items from cambric needle to square fence post.
Delaware Township items report Joe Davis home carpentry by Taylor Lintz, Sunday visit with Rev E W Flickinger, Willie Shoup ill, Oak Grove chapel services April 15 at 10 am, Mrs M A Boterus moves to Bruneraburg, J W Rollins heads to Kansas, Reader closes Gregg district school, Ella Palmer to teach Flickinger school, local boys form a baseball club, funeral for Mrs G Hutchinson April 5 at Dunkard church, Mrs J Gregg recovering, Ella Lintz to teach Sanders school, Oak Grove chapel now offers Sunday School with Superintendent Jos Davis and assistants Mrs E Bruser, Choriter Mrs Joe Davis, Secretary C Peoples.
G. W. Bechet offers a free trial bottle of Kemp’s Busam for throat and lung ailments including coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. The treatment is guaranteed to relieve and cure at a price of 50 cents and 21.0.
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