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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1886
Page
6
The new time standard, effective January 1, 1886, standardizes clocks for the southern rail lines, enabling trains to operate on a uniform schedule across the territory. This change impacts timetables, station announcements, and passenger expectations for on time arrivals and connections. The adjustment aligns with nationwide efforts to synchronize timekeeping in commerce and travel.
Local notes report nearly thirty students at Prof Minkwitz's school and the Soldiers' monument foundation laid with plans to be in place by June 15. Other items include Arbor Day proclamation for April 25 and a new front for the Werthemier block on Clinton street.
The Paulding county murder tale centers on Haley's capture near Van Wert after a Latty saloon confrontation. He describes a self defense killing of Mat Crosby during a clash with Crosby and Henry Franklin, while witnesses Davis Turner and others dispute aspects of his account amid high public outrage and risk of lynching.
An elderly physician retired from practice reveals a vegetable remedy formula for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous disorders. He claims it has cured thousands and offers to mail the recipe in German French or English with directions, free to any requester in Rochester New York.
The Graphic News of Cincinnati plans to add humorists Bill Nye and A C Wheeler to its regular columns. An April 10 issue will feature an exact reproduction of the famous Peach-blow vase, sized and colored like the original, produced in five impressions as a fine colored supplement.
Hon C A A Flickinger's effort leads to Edward Squire's appointment by Gov Foraker as a trustee of the Columbus feeble minded institution. Senate confirms. five year term. Squire's friends celebrate the honor and its duties.
Letters addressed to T. J. Brown Paul Balland Charles Clem ens J. Gorman Miss Jennie Harper Mrs. E. Kingler M. Leonshal Miss Katy Myers Jimey O Neal Miss Katie Seaman Mrs. Katharine Schultz Mrs. Freidericks Schaffer W. H. Vail remain uncalled for for the week ending Tuesday April 13 advertised when called for.
A July visit by a famed showman is intact despite a treasurer moving about $7000 to Canada. The incident did not threaten Barnum’s finances, and his plans remain on schedule for the upcoming engagement.
Tuesday's Senate confirmation list includes J. M. Hengstier as postmaster for Defiance. The item plugs several patent medicines and tonics with guarantees, marketing Bechtel and Woodward products for dyspepsia, liver issues, asthma, coughs, and skin ailments alongside Griggs Glycerine Salve.
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