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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1883
Page
5
The column highlights voter turnout on Monday and upcoming elections while listing residents visiting Defiance and local happenings. It notes a centenary birthday for Washington Irving and changes in council balance between Republicans and Democrats, with scattered social events, marriages, and community notices across Defiance and nearby towns.
Sunday afternoon a gasoline lamp under a coffee urn exploded at Wolsiffer's restaurant at Clinton and Court streets. The blaze began but was quickly checked before water was used, and the fire department responded.
Mrs. H. L. Plattor expresses heartfelt thanks to the Alumni Association teachers of Defiance Union Schools and the citizens for kindness during illness and death. She prays for God’s blessings on all.
Probate Judge J. J. Greene granted marriage licenses in March 1883 to F W LeSueur and Ida M Bridenbaugh, F A Patterson and Jennie Coughanour, Lewis M Wiant and Nettie Miller, John H Kammeyer and Mary Long, Emanuel D Whetstone and Elizabeth Dittman, and others including Andrew J Dickerhoof, Mary E Hidey, Charles Dupont, Clemme Adams, William H Slough, Louisa M Ballyss, James M Pile, Ocelia J Meek, John W Schultz, Mary Hoedenreich, Charles W Drummond, Catharine Cunningham, William Tittle, Ida J Coleman, William Ross, Etta M Ewers, Wesley A Minsel, Ditha Vandusen, Gottfried Sigg, Lizzie L Price, Charles T McGuire, Tabitha A Smith, John M Willett, Mary B Conley, Hiram B Damon, Mary L Harman, John Dunbar, Rebecca Jane Fellers, John A Wisebecker, Anne M Okuly, Leander J Whitney, Eva Baker, Hellmuth Hillman, Clara Bell Shaut, Oscar A Hardin, and Delilah Jane Krofft.
Republican ward committee men listed for four wards reported to the city convention last Friday night. The wards named are First, Szconp, Turrp, and Fourth. L. B. Peaslee was elected chairman with F. J. Shead as secretary and treasurer. The body will serve through the year and oversee ward polls and meetings under Peaslee’s direction.
City results show Abell elected Councilman and Heatley as Assessor with Heatley also topping Heatley’s majority. School Board members Bevington Ashbaugh and Lewis listed with majorities. Correspondent reports lively business, school weeks left, deaths, vaccinations, and community events across Antwerp Hicksville and Paulding counties, including a Comrade Conard funeral and multiple local stories.
The council held its April 3 1883 session with six members present. It approved the last meeting’s minutes and moved redistricting first and second wards to second and final readings, passing the ordinance on final passage. The Defiance Machine Works bill was referred to the fire committee and claims payments were approved. The chief engineer’s report was recorded, and thanks were given to Mr Kuhl. Local items note illnesses births moves school closings and farm sales plus a poisoning incident involving a Norman stallion and public sympathy for the Corresels family.
Reports show department finances and property. Council orders six fire cisterns built of at least one thousand barrels each and advertises for proposals. The engineer of the fire steamer position is declared vacant with Baxter Davis appointed. Rural cemetery and a new fire engine project are postponed. Meeting adjourned to next Friday.
Mrs Blue is dangerously sick and Mrs Andrew Weis is quite ill. O O Myers has the inside track and John Allen builds a fine house. Scott Blue from Deshler visited our village. Myers’s house is the center of attraction. Frank Vanvlerah suffers from measles at Pleasant Bend. Myers is cited for supplying items for newspapers. No saw mill or band for O O Myers. Sadie Adams visits Grandfather Phillip’s on the Auglaize. John Vance and J H Miller are in town.
Not much spring yet and wheat prospects look poor in the area. Samuel and James Elliott lay tile for Brice Hilton. L Langdon out sick two weeks improves. Clarence Betts and wife visit W P Sanford. Maple sugar season begins. Partee brothers cut wood with threshing engine. Goddard garden harvest yields 18 inch circumference parsnip weighing 1 lb 14 oz. Laura Goddard to visit the Goddard family after winter in Newville Indiana.
Lewis James buys Fragin farm and will move soon Alfred Porter buys Kholston farm and will move Samuel Morris and wife enjoy a brief honeymoon in a small log cabin John W Morris turns 29 amid a large birthday dinner gifting $23.45 in presents Blabber notes local events and reorganized Bethel Sabbath school with officer changes.
Unanimous resolutions mark the High School Alumni Association meeting mourning Mary E. Platter. They praise her faithful service, extend sympathy to her family, and request publication in city papers. Signed by Curtis Holguarter Bessie Kingsbury R. H. Gleason Jessie Oliver and Nerrie Hooker.
Stockholders of the Defiance Rural Cemetery Association will meet at the law office of Johnston & Lamb on Monday afternoon April 9 1883 at 4 oclock. Joan D Lambs secretary.
A historical notice proclaims Hague's Speciality remedies interfering and crippled horses and promises satisfaction to clients in 151f era wording.
SPECIAL SALE of table linens napkins towels towelings 9-4 10-4 sheeting and pillow case muslins this week at M. E. HELLER & CO Blanchard's New Block Defiance O.
Grain and provision prices from Defiance Ohio as reported by Wilhelm & Son and Morgan Miller. Wheat at 1.03 per bushel, oats 37c, rye 50c, corn 45 to 50c, flour 6.50 per barrel, various chops and meal priced. Butter 18c, eggs 14c per dozen, poultry rates, potatoes 70c per bushel, flaxseed 1.10, clover seed 7.00, timothy 1.25 to 2.00, bacon 15c, hams 14c, beans 3.50, onions 0.75, salt 1.20, tallow 7c, dressed hogs 7.50, lard 1.24, wool 0.20 to 0.35.
C M Hague known as the Horse Shoer leaves the Schlosser partnership to start a new business in fine style at the corner of Second and Perry streets opposite Kuhn Ulrich's factory. Call and see him.
Advertisement urges readers to save money by trading with Krotz and Morse, cash grocers, highlighting discounts and value in store shopping.
Krotz and Morse promote special prices on canned fruit and vegetables with large trade on Silver Star Baking Powder. The Opera House Grocery carries Dobins Electric Soap, and Myers and Cote are mentioned in the ad as sellers.
A brief notice offers Laundry Starch from Krotz and Morse at five cents per pound, inviting customers to purchase this household staple at a low price.
Flager and Watkins promise top oyster brands for the season and quick family or party service. The ad also promotes the Siamang fine shoes by S. S. and P, urging readers to ask merchants for them.
A historical notice extols Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure as a universal remedy for coughs colds consumption and throat and lung diseases. It claims rapid safe relief and offers a trial bottle free from G W Bechel, reflecting a period ad style aiming to attract readers seeking cures.
A Chicago minister recalls doctors unable to treat his daughter's epilepsy, which progressed toward insanity. He credits Samariain Nervine with a cure and notes the druggist sells it for $1.00.
Colby and Scott offer a free trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as a rush follows for relief. The ad touts Ponps Extract and its inhaler and nasal syringe as economical aids for chest throat and sinus ailments. Regular size bottles sell for $1.00.
Advertised medicine Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised for destroying Scrofula germs. Testimonials claim remarkable cures in men, women, and children. 100 doses cost $1.00, sold by all dealers. C I Hood and Co Lowell Mass. lw
An old time pulp style ad touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as purifying blood to clear the conscience. The fragmentary pitch urges readers to “send us a big battle,” implying moral or personal resolve.
Advertisement proclaims Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal cure for cuts bruises burns wounds and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by G W Bechelly in local shop.
Leonard Hoit of Hickory Corners Michigan writes August 25 1881 praising Columbian Oil for curing rheumatism neuralgia and other pains after his mother in law recommended it He requests five dollars worth to share with neighbors in a courteous testimonial to the product's instant relief.
Bellefontain resident Frank Butler asserts Brown's Iron Bitters is the top cure for general debility nervous prostration and dyspepsia in local discourse suggesting strong public confidence in the tonic.
Kuhl offers a complete stock of new furniture and invites potential buyers to call and inspect goods before purchasing. The notice emphasizes trial viewing and direct consultation prior to any sale.
A fragment references a man changed by Wells Health Renewer and a $1 price note. It also mentions Druggists and a Fine Furniture offer at Kuhl's rooms on Clinton Street with a claim of fine stock and fair prices.
Stner¢ irritaion inflamation all Kidney and Urinary Complaints cured by Buch paiba advertisement claims thousands bear witness to the curative powers of the Great German Invigs orator See advertisement For sale by G. W. Bechel.
Mary Stuart Face Powder sold for 25 cents a box at Tint or White. Harmless cosmetic line offered by G. W. Bechel.
If Catarrh has destroyed your sense of smell and hearing Hall's Catarrh Cure will cure you at 75 cents per bottle. Druggists sell it.
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