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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1885
Page
3
Local items discuss Decoration Day services, a laundry operation, court cases set for May 15, and shipments of eggs. Defiance hosts a firemen convention next month, theater and opera talk, gas discoveries in nearby towns, and various civic updates on police, post offices, andUpcoming celebrations.
A Saturday evening concert in Rural Chapel, Titian Township, on May 9 will charge 15 cents admission. Proceeds benefit the church and a large attendance is hoped. Knights of Labor Fort Defiance Assembly No 3692 reported a meeting on the 24th inst with three new Sir Knights inducted and pending applications awaiting the next meeting. Our Book Table highlights Dorcas May issue on woman’s handiwork with $100 prizes for silk knitting entries and a subscription offer of $1 per year through Dorcas 872 Broadway New York.
A special Relief Corps meeting last Monday approved several relief orders for deserving families. Organizers vow a grand Fourth of July celebration and seek broad support from local business people to ensure a successful program, with details to be announced next week.
Lincoln Daily Journal notes Mr W J Lemon and Mrs Lemon leave by Wabash for Defiance Ohio after three years in the area. Mrs Lemon is praised for culture and society presence while Mr Lemon is described as careful and reliable in business. The community wishes them prosperity.
After the city council president race, rumors of undue influence surface. Frank Bohn claims he was offered money to vote for Abell and says he would reveal all if challenged. Further coverage promised.
The School Library now lists 370 volumes of literature across history travel and fiction with special juvenile works. Access is open to pupils teachers board alumni and former members. The board recently purchased 150 more volumes to be placed soon increasing reach and benefit. hours are Saturdays 1 30 to 4.
Engineer George King misplaced a silver watch last August while aboard the Wa bash engine. A watch repairer, Mr Jatho, recovered a watch matching the description and number, leading to a replevin suit. The seller claimed to have bought it from a sewer worker for eight dollars and the buyer vouched for the seller’s reliability.
John Herbert, section foreman on the Wabash, was struck in the forehead by a fence post thrown from a passing train. The injury crushed the forehead and damaged the brain, leaving him unconscious and in serious danger. Herbert, a hard working father, supported his children after the death of his wife.
In Delaware Township Henry Lipp plans to lay about 5000 tile on his farm this spring. Miss Ollie Shoup spent the latter part of last week in North Richland with friends and relatives. Willie Shoup killed twenty five snakes last week on the Ackerman farm. Edward Hazeltine hosted a logging bees last Thursday. Ida Gregg left for West Virginia to begin her future work. Mr H Hardin of Noble was in the area last Friday on business. Abe Spitler bought a new champion mower from Agent Struble of Sherwood.
The Defiance County Teachers Institute in Hicksville on Saturday May 2 features a full schedule with morning and afternoon sessions. Participants include Rev. J. S. Tedrow, W. W. Haff, Mrs. Eila Higgins, Joseph Kerr, G. W. Barr, Mattie Moore, F. A. Stone, W. H. Lain, Cara Moore, C. Case, Miss Nellie Moore, M. H. Robertson and Rev. T. C. Reade. Officers are C. E. Bercaw president C. W. Prettyman vice president and Miss Ada Zooker secretary.
Transactions show J Bunnell to T F Jordan for a lot in Hicksville at 175 dollars. W A Koons to Sarah Rock for a lot in Sherwood at 660 dollars. Struble to Brunner for a Sherwood lot at 1 260 dollars. Janet S Harley to multiple Defiance buyers for city lots at 850 250 and 900 dollars. Wellman to Wesley Route city lot in Defiance at 200 dollars. Sazer to Juliet Bouton city lot in Defiance at 2 200 dollars. Goodin to G Norrick and A F Cory for a Hicksville lot at 600 dollars. Rice to Cowle for 40 acres in Highland at 1 275 dollars. Doenges to Charlotte Doenges for 40 acres in Highland at 600 dollars. Dirr to Rice for 40 acres in
From Our Own Correspondent reports sowing oats and healthy wheat in the green crop, underdraining underway, and residents like Charley Cox seeking work in Allen County. Christian trustees enclose Mt Zion church grounds for improvement, while George Spencer assists as mail carrier between Rice and Wisterman. Road district 5 worries about wild land and fire risk, and Defiance resident E W Welton plans to finish a farm home started last fall.
The probate dispute over Maria L. Guiott's estate ends with dismissal and costs against Rev. Jung after investigations show only a clerical error. Fr Jung and Rev. Kinkead, plus the heiress, declare Bronson acted properly as guardian.
William Costello attends Ada School while Jacob Donner returns from Kansas City and joins the group. Miss Emma Klein visits relatives at Evansport. Miss Hattie Conkle sustains a painful hand injury from a falling brick. Defiance pair Will and Frank Clemens attend a country wedding. Theresa Rauth to teach a two month term in Lehman district. Seven local men wed last week. F J Sheets shows a self made violin of superior tone. Adam Clemens builds a dwelling for Peter Clemens. W A Shrimplin improves the south side. The mill whistle at Shock and Merihugh’s is heard again. Joen Lehman adds to his house. Those who cowbelled C S Clemens were arrested. About twenty five families battle measles. Adams township vs the world for second class itch. Married April 28 1885 Adam Clemens of Independence and Miss Francis Smith of Defiance. Farmers sow Bohemian oats in large quantities.
Reports deny a druggist sold liquor to a jailed woman, Dalrymple’s gift ticket drawnames are announced, Evangelical conference creates Hicksville Mission, Arrowsmith plans California return, exams and gravel patrol noted, preaching at Disciple church, reflections on council cleanliness and local sanitation.
Switzer and Rebnast received the third car of nails for this year and appear to lead the building hardware trade as the season progresses.
The Sollenberge school opened on the 20th with Miss Jennie Kipple as teacher. Several local residents attended the quarterly Salem Chapel meeting last Sunday. Frank Sanders is on the sick list. Miss Ella Kuhn visited Miss Lulu Parent last Sunday. N. P. Meteters and wife and James Meteters attended K Hammel's at the Bend. Gilbert Parent's house gets a new paint coat. Henry Sisco reports active fishing this spring. E Johnson will work for John Nicely this summer.
The Grand Army of the Republic in Zanesville issues Memorial Day guidance for May 30. Posts are urged to garland graves with national colors, hold central commemorations, invite Women’s Relief Corps and communities, and parade in uniform. A memorial church service follows on May 24, with post chaplains reporting to Department Chaplain J L Wyly.
Leonard Ewers and wife return from Tennessee to Georgetown and Leonard is in poor health. Aaron Yarlett plans to grind and chip corn to reduce shelling. Roush and Shong’s saw mill burned Friday night, origin unknown. Bethel church to hold preaching from May 15 with baptism May 17. Elizabeth Miller dies April 22 of consumption, leaving husband and five children. buried Catholic Cemetery on Mud Creek. John Wank of Joliet, IL visits for a few weeks. David Welker to build a house this spring. Trustees receive calls to locate ditches.
Scranton Pennsylvania Alderman from the fifth ward M L Blair stated he used Dr Thomas Electric Oil for sprains burns cuts and rheumatism. He reported good results each time.
Advertisements promote bargain plows from Defiance Clipper and Gibbs Flint in Malta and at Switzer Kemnast. Hood's Sarsaparilla is pitched as spring health aid with three reasons: it strengthens, purifies blood, and offers greater benefit now.
Dr Wagner Kemp, discoverer of Kemp's Balsam, introduces an ae remedy hailed as remarkable for its action. The panel product claims to stop a cough instantly and is sold by G W Bechel at five cents and one dollar with a free trial size offered.
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