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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1887
Page
5
The Defiance County Express announces its office sits at the corner of Clinton and Third Streets. This brief notice confirms the location for readers seeking postal and newspaper services in the town center.
Defiance, Ohio reports a Boston Traveler note on President Cleveland waking times and attire. It also highlights Hon. William MacDougall, former Canadian cabinet member, supporting U S rights under the 1818 treaty, asserting three mile limit aims only at fishing and coast drying, not broad trade, sparking debate in Ottawa and among MacDonald supporters.
The text notes Mr. Morrison once opposed the interstate commerce bill calling it a humbug intended to reward free pass riding and government board. Now an ex congressman, he is named to a commission created by the bill and may accept the salary readily. A London correspondent cites belief Queen Victoria is losing mental equilibrium, a claim long rumored given royal family insanity and Queen Victoria's longstanding eccentricities.
Secretary Whitney of the Navy Department praises the number and quality of bids for armor plate and gun steel production. Washington officials see promise for government cost relief and plant establishments, driven by Senate approval for advertising bids, with a hesitant House consent.
Parliament will investigate corruption charges in the corporation of London. Officials are accused of heavy handed actions, hiring ruffians to raid reform meetings, and using defiant intimidation. The London gang is described as reckless and unscrupulous, likened to a New York gang led by the late William Tweed.
An advertisement promotes Synvita Block remedies including Blackberry Blocks for diarrhoea and cholera morbus Cough Blocks for coughs colds and bronchitis Worm Blocks for intestinal worms Kidney Blood and Liver Blocks Nervous Disorder Bitter Blocks and other products all priced at 1 cent per dose sold at Geo W Bechel's drug store with a money back guarantee if not effective.
Deeds recorded across Defiance and surrounding townships show transfers including Alfred Hamer to David Slattery 80 acres in Mark township for 1500 dollars and James Harris to John Hook 20 acres in Hicksville township for 1800 dollars. Additional quit claims and lot transfers involve Lucretia Gorgas to Frank Gardner 130 acres, Mary Perky to El Kaser 40 acres, Oliver P. Graham to William Link 40 acres, and several lots in Defiance and Hicksville additions. Public records list several small transfers, quit claims, and acreage deeds totaling modest sums with dates current to the week ending April 2 1887.
An advertisement claims Dr Haynes Golden Specific can cure drunkenness by adding to coffee or tea without the drinker knowing. It guarantees a speedy permanent cure for moderate drinkers or alcoholics, with no harmful effects. Circulars and full particulars offered by Golden Specific Co. 185 Race St Cincinnati Ohio.
Advertised medical claim cites testimonials from William Robinson of Washington DC and Mrs W H McCoy of London Ohio who credit Athlophoros with long lasting relief after decades of pain. The campaign urges druggists to stock Athlophoros and Athlophoros Pills priced at one dollar and fifty cents respectively, offering seals by mail order from the New York company.
At a Thursday meeting council considered brick city hall additions with bids from Bedmont at 1143 and Burns and Gleisburg at 1379 plus 60 for skylights. The matter was referred to public grounds and buildings. light issues and a junction sign were debated. Adjournment followed as Cantlon was missing and three members retired.
An obituary notes Mary J Als died March 16 1887 at her Hicksville area home aged 42 after five months illness. It laments her suffering and departure with Christian faith, honors her as a wife and mother of three, and recalls family sorrow and solace in rest with her Savior.
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