25 Apr 1879
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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1879
Page
1
Millions have used it and praise it as the best hair dressing. It relieves scalp itching, renews damaged hair, strengthens roots, preserves hair, and can restore natural color according to the Faulton Missouri Telegraph.
Local items report new construction and street improvements in Defiance Ohio. Farmers plan spring plowing and seed selection while merchants stock baseball clubs and archery goods. Community groups meet, post office updates extend services, and a brass band tournament set for Ottawa is announced.
After a fire near the Wabash depot, a watch and $75 were stolen from Adam Klaar. A week ago, boys along the Wabash track found the watch near the Trail by the B and O depot and returned it. the watch and chain were clean and bright, suggesting a recent theft.
A travel-stained wagon with emigrants from the far west is halted near Third street by a Defiance resident who offers to trade a town lot for the mules. The driver asks what else is offered and the barter proceeds with humor as the mud-splattered travelers move on.
Mr A A Ayers of this city shows a sugar from a new sorghum plant praised as rivaling any in the country. Minnesota crops are extensive, and federal officials forecast domestic sweetness independence. Ayers offers seed and information. Lost No 2 A three year old boy missing from P Dickman wagon shop returns after five hours. A boy from John Egler’s family also missing and found near Cary hill. Narrow escape on Fifth Street bridge as a seven year old girl nearly falls into the river but is saved by a raft hand.
In Defiance county Louis Ferris pays four years of the Ex PRESS, while the paper urges readers to remit arrears totaling about $500 to cover debts. Delaware township reports a trunk of township funds stolen from Treasurer Mr. Smith, valued around $1,200, with talk of Grand Jury involvement.
Personal reports list J. M. Heller John Hepler and many others in town Monday and Tuesday. Visitors include F A Turnbull in Chicago and St Louis, S Neelon in town for land interests, and Miss Lizzie Hills returning home. Delegates attended the Woman’s Presbyterian Board of Missions event in Toledo.
An adjourned council meeting on April 21 in Holgate’s chair reviewed petitions for En-sa-wac-sa street sidewalk and Middle street culvert, plus macadamizing Second street. Officers from the Fires men were confirmed. Corwin and Schlosser to dispose of the old fire engine. A $25 appropriation requested by H McConkey was approved. Various accounts were allowed and a public buildings insurance report was ordered for May. Meeting adjourned to Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the city prison.
Congress authorizes erecting headstones for Union soldiers buried in private and village cemeteries. The Quartermaster General will gather burial locations and death dates and solicit information from comrades and cemetery officials. Names may be sent to Mr. J. F. Deatrick for forwarding to authorities.
The piece argues education stabilizes society and individual life, condemning idle behavior and street life. It urges reading over vices, claiming lack of education leads to repeated failures and unfitness for any vocation, with W. E. IL delivering the message.
Rural notes from Our Own Correspondence report rain delaying sowing of oats and a social mix at Mr Gray’s. Rev Snyder of Defiance sermons on Christ blood, church plans, and local political jests about Delaware Township electing Republicans. A robbery alleged against Township Treasurer A B Smith’s household, with doubt it was real and accused as a political cover.
Firemen found a blaze at Dickman’s wagon shop last Monday. The fire made little headway and was quickly extinguished. The cause remains undetermined and no injuries are reported.
Charles and Daniel Krotz have bought the bankrupt stock of F. Wolfram’s groceries and will open the store next Monday. The article invites the public to give the new firm a liberal share of patronage.
A Sunday walk to see the deer in W. D. Hill's park attracted many Pears with numerous attendants. The day also featured a crowded Methodist church lecture on the Tabernacle by Rev. C. W. Tannehill, detailing ancient worship and its Christian symbolism.
Farmers plow amid a bright wheat outlook while families faced last winter’s potato losses due to poor protection. Josh Osborne was sent to the Columbus Insane Asylum Monday. Summer schools begin operations easing child care for mothers. Hill and Hahn schoolhouses report strong Sunday attendance. Miss Astella Boutell travels to Fort Wayne for Musical College.
From Our Own Correspondence in Milford: Mr. Martin Lehman dies at 63, a respected citizen. The town elected a Republican Justice by 30 votes, plus a Constable and two Trustees. A Treasurer candidate was defeated by six votes, sparking reflection on voter turnout. Other items include new barns, house plans, school starts, missions trip, and views on teacher recommendations and moral character. Nixa Nipvers.
From Our Own Correspondent Pleasant weather continues. The Assessor tours towns as the Board of Education met today. A new doctor locates in the village. Farmers have sown oats this spring and scenes of daily life feature local soap boiling parties. The Farmer Center Band plans a benefit entertainment while roads suffer spring damage and the protracted meeting has closed with good done. Mrs. Alden travels to Kansas, Mr. Noble contemplates moving back to the farm, and the Sabbath school reorganizes under Mr. Geo Dus tine. The Drummer Boy drama drew crowds at Bryan, money aimed for a Grange Hall and church. A life policy interest with Michigan Mutual Life is noted, and locals praise Donalds Express while denouncing incendiarism. April 20 1879. Joan Gray.
George T. Squire occupies new quarters. McKelvey & Co. invited for dry goods inquiries. Council meeting notes real estate activity and municipal chatter. Defiance plans a stone-yard for indigents. Calley and Van Praag walked to Bryan for exercise. Brick deliveries seen for Switzer Kehnast and Zellers Bruner. Clinton street may need sprinklers as dust rises. Township treasurer issues loom. sewer line work advances. Ohio Legislature merges Justice of the Peace voting with other township offices on same ballot. Lost child episode recalls Frank Shead trip to Fort Wayne.
From Our Own Correspondent notes farmers sowing and garden work under warm showers. K V Haymaker goes to Dayton for law studies. A failed fire at the Express office is condemned as a contemptible act. Noble township Board of Education met long in regular session. Widows marriage to a Michigan man noted with beer losses. J O Wissler hired for May term school. Rural Chapel Sunday school organized with officers listed. Road improvements urged. District No 4 leads. Despite late frosts, fruit crops appear promising. Argyle, Delaware township.
From Our Own Correspondent reports farmers anxious for sun to sow seed by the wayside and plant krout rutaburgers and root crops. updates note school openings, Sabbath school organization, local sermons, and tree planting at the U B Church yard. a rumor about Rev Dennis is denied and harmony in the community is hoped.
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