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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1886
Page
2
A historical notice lists city officers and council members including Mayor W H Ralston Clerk M E Orcutt City Solicitor F W Knapp Marshal J Hepler and ward councilmen for the first second and third wards in an 19th century civic alert.
The New York, Curiaco and St. Louis Railway announces all new passenger equipment with latest appliances for safe speedy travel. Timetable effective March 22, 1885, until further notice lists NG WEST departure times from 8 50 pm to 6 06 am and 9 40 am across several stations or segments.
Fragmentary OCR shows a sequence of times and numbers with scattered letters. It reads like a schedule or ledger snippet and includes varied digits, labels, and stray words such as iso pini and Gen'! Pa.
Advertisements note Snow Flake Flour sold by all dealers with no extra charge for shelling corn at Erie Mills and urging customers to ask grocers for it. Local notes mention blossoms and spring, improvements, and community updates from Erie area news.
A letter page exchanges allegations and defenses over Richland township Clerk Philip Young. The Defiance Democrat cites an exhibit listing $75.75 for township services and $54 for school board service, amid claims of improper funds. The Democrat clerk pledges $50 for proof of any improper township fund draw.
The Monument Committee moves the unveiling to June 22 to avoid clashing with Barnum's visit on July 2. Dedicatory exercises will be held Tuesday, June 22, with hopes for two large crowds and two festive days this summer in Defiance.
The letter from P. S. CorKins in Jackson, Tennessee urges diversifying farming from cotton to stock raising and dairy in a region with mild Winters. It notes land can be bought cheaply due to tenant unreliability and potential home formation for Northerners seeking better climate and yields.
The piece extols Tennessee and West Tennessee, highlighting Jackson as a key hub for rail connections. It notes favorable climate, abundant water, coal, timber and growing manufacturing, with courts, colleges, and free schools, stressing Jackson’s role as a rising market center and gateway to southern immigration.
At about 2 a m on Wednesday a fire alarm sounded for Ben Grossel's saloon near the B and CO depot. Firemen arrived late with steam, total destruction of the saloon and spread to Patrick Jennings's adjoining dwelling, which was saved from total loss. Both properties were insured.
Erie Mills offers the top market price for Wheat Corn Oats and Rye. Farmers are urged to bring grain to Erie Mills to lock in favorable rates and ensure prompt payment.
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