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Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1878

Page

4

Local notes hint at town improvements and daily life

VariousDefiance items report new deliveries and wagons, sidewalks planned on Guess Court House square, ongoing road and street work on Clinton street, a soda fountain planned near the post office, and preparations for court term. Mentions of Easter, decorations, local stores, and community happenings color the bustling local scene.

Court House Square Paulding Center Deatrick Post Office Nation Crosby House Colby & Scott Fred Brown E. N. Lewis Jefferson Street Brunersburg Russell House

Hon. Henry Hardy and local notices in Defiance area

Personal notes report Hon. Henry Hardy at home last week Rev Gorrell of Grace Episcopal church to move to Defiance from Hicksville Asa Toberen assumes County Treasurer's post Miss Ella Hixson Mary Reininish Oscar Kraney Henry Fergerson W T Moore P J Shannon of Paulding Center visit Defiance Mrs Young and son visit Defiance Crosby repairs Perry street hotel Mrs Hardy travels to Columbus A Harley welcome baby girl nine pounds Express office smoky praise for improvements and reader letter from J F Wainer PM noting rising Express circulation and pledge to fight county corruption

Defiance Timmons Perrysburg I. R. Sherwood Maumee Ohio Toledo U.S. Express John Minsel Clinton Street Wertheimer Brother Tiffin Mr. Gorrell Grace Episcopal Church Hicksville Asa Toberen Ella E. Hixson Mary Reiinish Oscar F. Kraney Henry E. Fergerson W. T. Moore P. J. Shannon Paulding Center Defiance County Central Committee Dix Tiffin Town House

Recapitulation of Treasurers Accounts and Receipts

Recapitulation compares the total charged to H Shaw Treasurer on April 19, 1878 with amounts redeemed and handed to Asa Toberen by county commissioners totaling 32 355 69. The entry lists county fund orders for Bridge Building Infirmary County Ditch Adams Two In Road Damage Special Road taxes Refunded and a total of 11 302 19. Also notes a column on night brawls and the Tri-State Teachers Association meeting at Toledo on May 4 with speakers and topics.

Rosaty Fund Odarebetangsteemats Building County Ditch Fund Adams Two Pnate Road H. Shaw A. S Books A. Toberen H. ‘Shaw Asa Toberen Adams Tri-State T. A Teachers’ Association Toledo B. B. Hall Tiffin G. W. Walker Lima E. T. Hartley Fostoria Wim. H. Payne Adrian Micch Alex. Forbes Cleveland Normal School J. C. Jones East Saginaw Mich Edward Olney Michigan University C. A. Gower Saginaw, Micch Temple C. Dana Fort Warne Indiana Lucius B. Swift la Porte Ind J.J. Burns Ohio State E. A. Jones Massillon

Wheel Factory Mutual Benefit Association Formed at Plant

The Turnbull and Shelley Whigel Factory workers organize the Wheel Factory Mutual Benefit Association to aid members in sickness or death. Officers include President H. P. Hopkins and Vice President L. M. Richer with W. J. Warnicke as Financial Secretary along with Recording Secretary John Thien and Treasurer J. B. Ulrich. Weekly meetings report on business as the society grows beyond 80 members.

W .F.M.B.A Turnbull & Shelley Whigel Wheel Factory H. P. Hopkins L. M. Richer W. J. Warnicke John Thien J. B. Ulrich

Colby and Scotts Lead in Defiance Wallpaper and Curtains

Residents note Colby and Scotts showcase new wallpaper patterns and curtains at low prices, establishing a leading trade presence in Defiance. The display highlights stylish options and affordable rates drawing shopper interest.

Colby & Scott

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the Express Home News Patterson the Express of Fice Switzer & Kehnast Episcopal Joe Wahl Newman Gessner Cornet Rand Odd Fellows of Defiance F. G. Brown Holgate Avenue Minnie Cook St. Marys Hub Defiance Manufacturing Co Charley Evers Wood County Sentinel Charley John Snyder George Partee Tiffin Township Ohio Farmers Ins. Co G. T. Bedell Bishop Bedell D C. Stewart Mr.Stewart W. L. Thompson East Liverpool B. F. Rapp Star of David Rapp Holgate Blanchard Greene Heller Schultz Schlosser Widmer Peter Sennett Haller Henry Hardy C. N. Clark Express Cicero, Defiance Co Mr. Couney E. A. Gingery Democrat The J. F. Wainer Commissioners Proceedings Commssioners County Ditchen Paulding Co Harrison Suow Richland Township Defiance, O Hoover & Davis Aassersntiihaseinivisien Jacob Kam Court House Seadseietaes FE Defiance Gas Co H. Schmick Seanon B. Wells John Killian Jacob Killian John Miller Bly Wabash R.R .Co James Feely Joop Bainan Peter Riley Foes Anthony Tolan William Doud Patrick Culkin G. W. Deatrick Harry Cook J.T. Bell & Co Frank Alexander Wood Joachim Miller Samuel F. Doyle Ade Sulphur Hollow Mar.Eorror Department of Local Amusements Nick Wes Nic Nax Maumee Presbytery Society Napoleon Woman’s Missionary Society of F.G. Brown South Toledo Baldwin J. E. Sturgeons Delta E. L. Tanner Ridgeville Higby M. P. Ainslie M. C. Dickenson M. L. Lloyd Presbyterial Society M.C. Dickenson Methodist Church Mus Cor J. E. Lewis Benj. Clemmens Ed. Kingsberry Shreves Georgetown Sodom and Gomorrah Argyle Recorder's Office W. Cc. Hutchinson C. Walters East Defiance Zeller & Frost Bros Co. Cc. Zeller Josiah B. Frost Jacob Lakemacher Geo. M. Schmidt G. Bramer Neuman Yeager C. Zeller James W. Frost C. W. Krotz J. B. Frost Delaware Township J.B Mark Township Delia A. Taylor J. M. Brown John D. Lamb M. E. Orcutt Thomas Boyd Highland Juliette Bouton E. R George Mallet Bouton Joseph Waltz Jacob Karst Star Peterson’s Block M. Kittner Rev. Thomas James Booth Alice B. Bootey Expres N. Y. Sun J. P. Buffington & Co United States Foutz’s Foutz Baltimore A. W. King Boor & Renollet Kings Clinton and Fourth Streets Lewis E. N. Lewis’ Drug Store Wall Paper Saeger Bechel Bechel’s Drug and Book Store Colby & Scott’s E. Saeger Cary & Carroll's G. W. Bechel A.W. King B. & O. Express Rous & Matt Gen’s Rhines Patent Roun & Mott Gen’s Opera Block E. Saeger’s Alexis Boot & Renollet Bechel’s Fifth Street Abe Star One Price Clothing Houses Ns, Boys Cont M. Werthiemer Sjalae Lal G M Book & Renoulet Defiance Fruit House Fifth & Wayne Streets Destrost Mich Rochester, New York Second Street C. Biede H. Heerdegan C. Biede & Co Dalers IV Yours Truly Jewelry Store M. A. Sumner Wholesm&e Defiance Machine Works Lumber Yard Perry Street L. A L. A. Bliss & CO J. E. Wellman Jacob Bales Alfred L. Elder, M. D Ben Russell and Opera House J. E. B. Good America W.C. Holgate Alpress Bro’s John M. Kirchner Defiance, Ohio PINE Rohn & Moll Andrew Martin Undertaker J. B. Leslie M. F
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