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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1884
Page
5
Local items report election shifts, council makeup nine Democrats to three Republicans, and key figures like Sutphen Bechel and Jarvis debated as Seminary trustees. notes on bids for English bridge, Arbor day calls, and a patent heating device.
Isreal Richard and Eliza Richard transfer 75 acres in Hicksville township to Alfred Henley. Wm. C. Powell conveys 75 acres in Hicksville to Jonas Cline for 2800 dollars. A P Edgerton sells lot 9 in Edgerton's addition to Hicksville for 125 dollars. Jno Smith transfers lot 1 in North Defiance to Henry A. Dier for 400 dollars. Ludwig Spangler sells lot 116 in Defiance to The City for 1500 dollars. Henry Bolger to Emma Keister 40 acres in Tiffia township for 3000 dollars. David Sellers to Allen Sellers 70 acres in Farmer township for 4500 dollars. Sarah E Horton to John A Lee 80 acres in Farmer township for 2400 dollars. Mercy Lee et al to Jonathan Landis 60 acres in Hicksville for 10175 dollars. Francis M Thompson to Wm C Powers 80 acres in Mark township for 3500 dollars. Charles Kahlo to Frederick Trumpee 188 100 acres in Defiance township for 200 dollars. W C Holgate to George Shondell lot 58 in north Defiance for 2250 dollars.
A Defiance establishment lists its products including engines boilers saw mills shafting lathes belting edging saws band saws and many farm and industrial machines. It also notes stock items such as steam and gas fittings hub reamers mortising machines chisels augers and engine trimmings.
Visitors praise the Defiance industry for its grand 8,000-resident city shop complex. The plant covers multiple buildings including a 44 by 132 foot shop, a 60 by 110 foot foundry, and a 68 foot wide warehouse. About 150 skilled workers produce machinery ordered nationwide, boosting Defiance’s reputation abroad.
Local note column records Will Schmaltz closing his school at Jewell last Thursday. Miss Flora Fraser of Wauseon visits Will Coon’s family. Chris Schultz plans a large barn this summer. Henry Van Duren of Pine Brook New Jersey visits Tittle family. Rev Clay presides at Mount Carmel church last Sunday. Peddlers run four horse teams to serve customers. Quarterly meeting at Rosedale last weekend with Rev Clay presiding. John Cartland buys Ayersville property and will move soon.
Orla Ensign starts for Fayette this week to attend school. Mrs. K V Haymaker and daughter Mildred of Defiance visit relatives here. Will Weldon stays a few days in town. Abner Nicely returns to his farm. Irvin Richardson and cousin Will visit Wooster University. Aaron Sellers buys Gus Ridenour farm two and a half miles west. Mrs. George Ensign and children from Kansas guests of Mrs. Horace Ensign. School closes for a three week vacation. George R Scott sold his farm to Gus Ridenour for 7500 dollars. Lizzie Hine visiting sister near Hicksville. Rumor of a wedding here. Mr Bowman and daughter Lillie return from Columbus Grove to see a sick father. C E Bercaw leaves farming for a book agent role selling The Beautiful The Wonderful and The Wise. Nettie Jones Tracy Rout and Log Parker attend teachers exam in Defiance. Emma Babbit of Richland brought for burial here. services by Rev McKnott. Boxing school held at Lehman schoolhouse Saturdays with possible future bout against Sullivan.
Chester Smith returns from Michigan and C E Bercaw from Champaign County. Miss Emma Gordon ill but convalescing. Harrison Shaw visits his ill mother. Hiram Nye and Mary Ames wed April 4 1884. Frank Gordon dies age 19 of consumption. Obsequies at A B Church and burial near Sherwood. Local educators ponder early childhood impact on morals. Mrs Jacob Walters dies April 3 1884. Measles claim a Newville child. Community items mention church construction, dances, politics, whooping cough, and property moves in Farmer Williams Center and Milford Township.
A March 15 theft at Rogers and Booth's Grocery is cited with a suspect named Cornelia Lewis who is urged to return the shawl immediately. Police note the person is known to authorities.
Pure strain White Leghorn eggs offered for sale at Rogers and Booths Opera House Grocery. Price 75 cents per setting or three settings for $1.50. Seller identified as Jacos Dickman.
H M Sigler formerly of New York has leased the Blanchard block storefront near Fifth street. He brings a large stock of crockery and glassware and opens Thursday morning with an extensive display. The public is invited to inspect and purchase. display will feature one of the city’s largest selections.
Loan offers listed in Bryan Ohio provide sums of 3500.00 and up for farm property with long terms and low interest rates. Potential borrowers are instructed to call or visit Smith and Strayer at their Bryan address for details.
Two suitable office rooms available above Krotz and Morse's grocery on reasonable terms. Could serve as convenient lodging rooms. Inquiries to K V Haymaker or Krotz and Morse.
A Defiance grocer denounces a hostile letter as a crude attempt to halt sales of the White Star flour. The firm, Carroll & Co, says demand is rising daily and urges customers to stay with them, noting the handwriting is neat. A note signed A Friend warns grocers of competition, urging immediate attention.
For sale at 1.00 for 13 or 2.00 for 39 guaranteed to be from pure bred fowls. Call Curtis Houeare, (3w) Defiance, O. MILCH COWS FOR SALE. Call W. A. Cline, three miles North of Defiance.-2w.
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