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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1878
Page
3
The Defiance area buzzes with change as streets improve and streetscapes expand. Trains and freight traffic rise, merchants report strong sales, and officials hint at court meetings and vacancies. Local shops, plumbers, and builders push forward while April showers spur crop prospects and road work advances.
A dated list from April 17 1878 includes numerous individuals such as Louis Agenbraad Xavier Andres Mrs E B Boggs John Bell John H Belis H H Baker Miss Leavy Ball Mr Crane Co L Clark Miss Maggie Dart Ss A Emmerting Edwin 3 Grey Thadeus Getty F Hartman Ger Ed Heller FE C Hill James Hunter Fred Kintner Charley Langdon A R Morse A J Minsel J C Mayer Mrs Mary Max Phillip Opp John Opp Michael Ohlerich Miss E J Steveson Francis Smith Peter Simons Rev P F Schneider Mrs Jane Traxel Johann Vogel Victoria Wetsell.
The community enjoyed two consecutive school entertainments praised for their effort and packed venues. The Defiance court appointed Asa Toberen as Treasurer to fill the unexpired term, with bondsmen listed. Public concerns urged cemetery improvements with funds from the Ladies' Rural Cemetery Association and calls to acquire extra grounds and repair access.
Friday voyage of William Higgins and Charley Wellman turned into a capsize near Sulphur Hollow. Higgins swam to shore, Wellman struggled and reached land, while both escaped serious injury. The note lists nearby residents and real estate transfers of April 17 1878 and local happenings.
The Easter storm arrives as Gro relocates to Webster mill for a time. Cline, injured last winter, now walks with crutches thanks to Dr. Combs. A protracted meeting organized a 16-member Evangelical Association society. Republicans in the township criticize campaign efforts and seek greater turnout and tickets. Peach trees bloom, oats sowing continues, Brecbill builds a hay barn, McDonald moves to Holgate, Wallen Howard is ill, Bower reports progress, horses die, Ayersville Sunday school reorganizes, infant death observed, Young returns from Tennessee considering Manchester as a future home. A young prayer meet hints at ministers’ wives being discussed. dating via “telephone-o-kissography” fades with mud.
From Our Own Correspondent notes plant year tasks and new births at William Travis and Wm Durham. Blacksmith L H Smith plans to move to Ridgeville. Mrs Perry severely burned by brush fire. later reports say she died, leaving a grieving family.
Wallace Doud teaches the Sherwood school this summer. Miss Mary Walker and Mr. Frank Kint ner wed recently. J.W. Winn closed his Southridge school to study law with Defiance firm. A long Georgetown church gathering nears completion with nearly thirty united and ongoing. Mr. E. Winn left to visit his ill mother. Forrest Doud closed his Sherwood school to study medicine. The town resumes activity after mud and quiet period.
The writer notes Gordian's retirement with hope he returns to entertain Express readers. Peach trees survive cold spells and promise a plentiful crop. E. W. Brubaker injured his ankle and needs a cane. Most locals are convalescent. doctors may expect lean times. Spring is arriving, farmers begin sowing oats, wheat prospects look strong. David Harley visits Defiance from Ottawa, praising the town's ten year improvements. Harm prepares to clear space for a new house on Main Street.
Colby and Scott's advertises the cheapest wall paper stock in town. E N Lewis offers the cheapest ever price and invites customers to view their selection. E N Lewis Drug Store also carries a full line of patent medicines for sale.
Saeger slashes spring suit prices drawing shoppers. Bechel's Drug and Book Store promotes Bechel's Cough Cure as the reliable remedy for coughs and colds, urging customers to call or visit.
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