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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1886

Page

8

Currant Worms At W H Ralston Mayor M K Orcutt Clerk

Local items report councilmen for the first and second wards and promotions in trade. The piece notes Dr. France visiting Russell House May 5, a shift from winter to summer, building progress on Fifth street, and a hospital practice return by Miss Kate Hoover after eighteen months of study.

Erie Mills France Russell House Thomas Craig Ayresville W. S. McClerey Wayne and Juliet Streets W. E. Henry Hicksville H. Bokop Fifth Street Wayne J. L. Phillips Penfield First Baptist Church Kate Hoover New York Philadelphia A. W. King Sultana Survivors’ Association Toledo J.B. Woods Johnson & Woods Wichita Kan Kansas City North Defiance Maumee State Bridge Aldrich

Tver New York Curiao & St Louis RaiLway Trunk Line

The Passenger Equipment of this new trunk line is all new and equipped with the latest appliances for safe speedy and comfortable travel. The timetable in effect March 22 1885 shows westbound and eastbound arrivals and departures ending with signatures from B F Horner General Passenger Agent and Lewis Williams General Manager Cleveland Ohio.

B. F. Horner Lewis Williams Cleveland Central Trust Company New York Union Depot Companies St. Louis Bridge Company Russell Sage A. L. Hopkins J. C J. F. Joy A. A. Talmage F. Chandler ST. Louis

Richland Township Clerk Fees Spark Township Row

Defiance County Express reports the 1885 Richland township clerk Philip Young received 75.75 for township services and about 80 for ditch work plus 54 as school board clerk. The Democrat clerk defends the accuracy of the exhibit and vows a $50 challenge for any proof of improper payments. A. Elliott responds in defense of Young.

Defiance Richland Township Defiance County Express Defiance County Ohio Philip Young Nork LWO the Express Defiance Democrat Phillip Young A, Elliotr

Monument Committee Reschedules Dedicatory Events

The Monument Committee moves up the unveiling from July 3 to June 22 to avoid clashes with Barnum’s visit on the 2nd. Two entertainments would split crowds and lessen impact, so Defiance will host two major summer days with separate crowds and emphasis.

Barnum

Compound Extract Red Clover The Great Wall Ad

An advertisement touts Compound Extract Red Clover as the purest and best medicine, urging readers to buy at the Great Wall. The copy emphasizes quality and availability at the stated outlet.

Regional agriculture urged for dairy growth in Mild Winters region

In a letter from Jackson Tennessee dated April 14 1886 P S Corkins urges diversification from cotton to dairy and stock farming. He notes the region’s mild winters and good grazing potential plus strong butter demand and profitable grain yields. He warns of idle lands to be bought cheaply from unreliable tenants and calls for development of farms and creameries.

P. S. CorKiNs Jackson Tennessee

Tennessee Emigration Prospects Highlight Jackson as Market Center

An exposé on southern immigration argues Westward spread faced high costs and harsh winters, while Tennessee offers milder climate, ample water, coal, timber, and abundant rail connections. Jackson serves as a regional hub with machine works, mills, factories, and growing education, lumber, and farm product markets.

Mr. Borror New Orleans South West Uncle Sam Gulf Tennessee Lakes Mississippi Theatlantic West Tennessee Chesapeake & Ohio Louisville & Nashville Nashville & Chattanoga Illinois Central Mobile & Ohio Evansville Ind Jackson Supreme Court of U. S. District Court

Fire destroys saloon near B O depot. house saved

At 2 a m on Wednesday a fire in Ben Grossel's saloon near the B and O depot consumed the saloon entirely. The adjoining dwelling of Patrick Jennings caught fire but was saved by firemen after fifteen minutes of delayed steam. Authorities suspect incendiary action. both buildings were insured.

Ben Grossel Patrick Jennings

Market Prices at Erie Mills for Grain Commodities

Erie Mills quotes the highest market price for corn oats and rye. The report notes current rates and trading emphasis for farmers seeking top value at the Eaton facility.

Erie Mills

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