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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1884
Page
4
Windy dry spell and spring dust sweep Findlay Defiance and neighboring towns as editors note fires, new buildings, town improvements, rail and road updates, tax changes, church events, and upcoming political meetings amid community life and weather hints. Several named locals and firms appear with short notices and calls to action.
A Defiance Henry Williams and Putnam county challenge invites R Spencer of Paulding to a 390 point match of four or three ball billiards for $300 to $200. Games at Paulding or Defiance with expenses settled. Winner receives a gold medal worth $50 from Jerome Fosdick of Paulding.
Citizens of Paulding petition the Cincinnati Van Wert and Michigan railroad to run a day trip train to Paulding and back. They note two daily trains pass through but depart and arrive near the same times, benefiting Van Wert more than Paulding and hindering local business.
Ben Bowers of Pleasant township unearthed mastodon remains while digging a ditch. Teeth found include a fourteen inch diameter tooth. jaw bone measures about six inches thick. The skull is identified as mastodon and draws hundreds of spectators as further digging continues for the rest of the skeleton.
A good healthy smile that's natural and unforced is invaluable. It lifts spirits, calms crowds, and even defuses trouble, serving as universal legal tender that protects and inspires those who share it. A cheerful smile changes atmospheres and can soften gossiping rivals alike.
Michigan Stave Co. finished arrangements for new works between the B&O trace and Ayersville pike in the fourth ward. A side-track right of way, land lease, and building contracts are signed. A $3000 subscription will fund the new factory, including a main building 40 by 60 feet two stories tall with space for up to 100 workers. The firm makes wash boards tubs and related goods and aims to become a leading city factory.
Toledo dispatch reports a new passenger train to run daily from Chicago to Pittsburg over the B and O. The Pittsburgh Cleveland and Toledo line expansion enables the service plus rising traffic to Macksburg near Marietta. The train departs Chicago at 11 a m and reaches Pittsburgh next day after a route via Monroeville Orrville and New Castle.
A writer critiques debt collection revealing excuses used by debtors and argues for fewer debts or timely settlements. He laments universal aversion to paying honest debts and urges reform by example following the rule do as you would be done by.
The Defiance Union School Board met Monday evening to elect officers and set the year’s finances. Officers chosen were President Adam Minsel Treasurer E N Lewis and Clerk J P Buffington. The finance chair reported total school funds on April 13 1888 of 21033 29 with prior receipts and disbursements summarized and a balance of 8463 40 on April 15 1884.
Mrs Mollie Dillworth visits Butler Indiana. Reason Scott moves to Hicksville suburbs. A prudent man hides his necktie and silk handkerchief from quarrelsome assailants. Lawyer Ryan’s house gains new paint. A boy asks about the oyster can. Wet weather slows plowing. The Evening Express at F Dalrymple’s two cents. Mrs Starr surprised by friends. T R Millison renovates central furniture house with new sign.
From Our Own Correspondent Ayersville reports Mrs N A Boutell and Miss Minnie Blanchard returning from visits in Ohio. The village school starts with Scott Blue as teacher. The Highland Center Literary Society adjourns to October. Amanda Vanvierah dies after long cancer at her brother A D Vanvierah's residence. funeral at Highland church.
The Evening Express lists bids for the county infirmary addition with misprinted amounts. Key bidders include u. C. Tuttle at 2876.30 dollars, Demann Ewing & Bountz at 2922.00, John Demann for cut stone and brick work, R. V. French iron tank and copper bathtub at 3125.50, and R. V. French wood tank and black tin bathtub at 3025.00 with garbled trailing figures 1222.00.
A Mata mora correspondent recounts a visiting farmer in a drunken state wandering onto the Lake Shore tracks near Delta. His wagon toppled a civil guard and a wagon wheel broke a bridge hole as a horse dragged him, while a tramp saw the scene and alerted Delta railroad agents who warned a westbound train. The farmer later woke on the ground and boasted of the stunt, exclaiming Well by gum.
Brunersburg held its school election Monday evening. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Hilton of Defiance visited Brunersburg, while Miss C Templeman returned from Seneca county. George Leaders remains ill, and Dr. Thacker of Defiance consulted with Dr. Lesner regarding him. H J Gardner closed his select school after eighteen weeks, with full satisfaction.
The Oyster Ocean billiard tournament begins with A C Smith Defiance, William Beilharz Napoleon, R Spencer Paulding and Derby Bryan. Scores show Smith Beilharz Spencer lead the early games. A protest over Spencer residence leads referees to bar him from the final for thirty days while residence is proved.
A column rails at women over street flirting and public behavior, arguing modesty should guide how they dress and act. It condemns aging single women and warns of social consequences, then shifts to odd notes on Prussic acid as an antidote, Mendelssohn’s lineage, and Southern coast superstitions during storms.
The piece contrasts India’s wheat exports with American grains and recalls a parable about Ulysses Grant and his father. It hints at skepticism toward doomier predictions and uses a humorous anecdote about selling eggs to illustrate skepticism about value and honesty.
Lillie Devereux Blake pushes her ideas by having a heroine propose and marry the man. The piece includes light notes on language errors and a quip about a showy young lady Brown was seen with, quoting a French phrase from Onida's novels.
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