02 Aug 1883
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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1883
Page
1
The Express prints a bustling column of local notes from Defiance and nearby towns. News covers printing ads, weather, travel, social visits, court cases, Ball games, railway talk, fire department praise, and upcoming fairs with names like Viers Hilton Squire Fann and Miss Jessie Englem in Toledo, plus references to Defiance County events and residents.
Fremont citizens sue Walter & Miller and win a perpetual injunction against their business in Fremont for noise from trip-hammers. The article invites Walter & Miller to move to Defiance, promising welcome, room, and profitable noise for local merchants while babies sleep through the factory sound.
The Republicans of Defiance publish a general call for a caucus on Saturday July 28 to appoint delegates to the county convention. Ward meeting locations are listed: First Ward Squire Stout, Second Ward engine house, Third Ward John Tuttle warehouse, Fourth Ward south shop, Fifth Ward factory office, Sixth Ward R A Houghton near Wabash depot. Delegates allotted per ward are shown in the call.
A rain shortened contest between Bryan and Defiance on the ball-ground ended with Bryan leading by four in the eighth inning. Dar Harps injured a finger in a hard play while the Bryan club, mainly Fort Wayne and Ind. players, faced umpire issues from Thomas of Bryan. Bets ran high as the crowd watched a close, hard fought game.
Henry Newbegin argues the city should build and own its water works rather than contract a private company. He compares costs, bonds, and hydrant rentals, concluding ownership yields long term savings and eventual steady income instead of ongoing rent payments. The piece critiques private operation as less accountable and highlights bond and tax implications for the first years.
Dr Stolz opened his Health Lectures with a large audience last night and will lecture each night this week. Friday night to the ladies and Saturday night to the gentlemen. The hall is well filled with what is described as Defiance finest medical museum. Don't miss the Doctor.
Mr and Mrs J B Lesure express heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during their late affliction and applaud the Pastor choir of the M EB church for making the funeral services satisfactory.
Rev. A. B. Campbell of Manhattan Kansas will address Sunday evening at six at the court house steps on the proposed restrictive constitutional amendment. He canvasses Ohio under the direction of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and is praised as an able speaker.
A modification to the B and O timetable was reported last week with updated times. The notice lists revised departures and arrivals aboard the line, reflecting adjustments in scheduling and service.
Carrie Alice Leslie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Leslie of consumption, died July 19 1883 aged 4 years 8 months 14 days. Also Jones aged 31, died July 18 1883 in Antwerp Ohio.
J M Gardner and Company advertises goods in Berlin claiming 100 per cent first class satisfaction and urging customers to trust Brown’s Iron Bit as a marker of quality. The notice frames a confident sales pitch amid local commerce.
Harvest hands are scarce and farmers work the fields when rain delays harvest. Peter Buda planned a Michigan winter. William Wilcox worsened then improved. Young locals attended a Williams Center concert and praised it. Mr. Gale, a respected farmer, died suddenly in the harvest field. Gee Chapman weighed fifty pounds from a hive last week and commented on honey.
Bethel farmers report one of the best hay crops in years and hope for good oats. Wm. Baily and Annie Brown wed on the 12th. Deacon Jones notes wheat prospects amid shortages. A local incident saw a girl whip her father, mother, and brother with a sledge hammer style. H. K. Morris advises insuring stock with Home New York Insurance Co. Deatrick and Son. John E. Morris cut and shocked ninety-one dozen of corn in one day. KF. M. Wade and H. K. Morris lead on corn, with ditches explained. Uncle Rotty.
Dr Zeigler has been on the sick list Sam Smith and Adam Kusian drive new buggies Miss Carry Stites visiting the village Mr Marshalls has his new house nearly complete Geo Sheets has been ill Jennie Gillespie of Dupont visiting her grandparents in Ayersville N Boutell moved stock into remodeled store P O department enlarged Some young men exhibit peculiarities by shaving heads The fair prospects are flattering Wheat rust damage noted Threshers begin operation Bond of holy matrimony united at Hillsdale Michigan The season urges caution in diet bathing and health measures
A Chicago audience hails Barnum and London combine exhibition opening at the ball park July 31. The vast canvas covers eight acres with a large animal menagerie including Jumbo the elephant and rare newly arrived specimens. A museum tent displays human curiosities and giants, cannibals, and Zulu figures, offering an educational yet sensational spectacle praised for living wonders and historic attraction.
From Our Own Correspondent John Spangler is on the sick list and Mrs Bottenberg convalesces. A stranger was seen on Brunersburg streets last week. W D Hill, our news carrier, travels four miles daily delivering papers while singing. Raspberry crops failed this summer, but Mrs D Bruner still offers quarts for pie. Frank caught boys peeking at his apples last Sunday and gave them a lesson. A fifty dollar silk dress among local talk prompts chatter as townspeople prepare for Rural Chapel meeting next Sabbath.
Columbus residents G H Wright and Daniel Stanton report immediate relief from kidney troubles and general debility after taking Brown's Iron Bitters. Cleveland's W E Haycock credits the tonic with easing chest, stomach, and kidney pains.
J M and M E Ryder grocers at Wayne and Fifth Streets are sole agents for Volke Brothers Flour of Napoleon. It is the best flour sold in this market. War ranted.
M Clark of Cincinnati Ohio reports lasting benefits from using Brown's Iron Bitters to treat indigestion.
Earnest Wilfat of Cincinnati Ohio says Brown's Iron Bitters 8 meets with public favor everywhere, endorsing the tonic as a trusted remedy.
For FINE FURNITURE call at Kuhl's rooms on Clinton street. He has a fine stock at fair prices.
In DeFrance O on July 26 1883 Wilhelm & Son publish weekly grain rates for wheat oats and corn with figures for flour chop and meal. Provision prices include butter eggs salted hides potatoes flaxseed clover seed bacon lard dried apples wool and dressed hogs with per pound and per bushel rates across multiple items.
An 1883 advertisement lists local merchants promoting brands and sales. L. Reed of Toledo commends a flour brand at Carroll & Co. Kipritz Opera House area hosts readiness for fall and winter goods. Brown's Iron Bitters touted and M. E. Helter & Co announce stock moves in Westerville with a prominent sale date of September 1st.
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