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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1884
Page
5
Local notices cover a 1.50 for back issues offer for subscribers in arrears, coal dealers restocking, G A R excursion plans, and river bridge concerns. Items include a cantankerous rail of news about Miss Tillie Knight visiting Mark Center, Karst and Tenzer securing wood material contracts, and Major J N High leaving for Idaho.
In the evening four suspicious men loitered near the Wabash depot and burglarized Michael Ziegler Sr. residence, rifling drawers, contents missing after a chase that ended with a prisoner jailed. Separately at Dr. McKinney’s Holgate avenue home, burglars used ladders to loom at a window and stole items from pockets before escaping.
In New Washington Ohio on July 30 1884 Rev Beebe united Charles Open Lander of Sherwood and Exca Suiin of New Washington. Banks Winfield wed July 30 1884 Ayersville at the bride’s parents home by Rev Hawkins and Rev C J Banx of South Charleston. The couple received many good wishes and the Express office was offered cake.
A Card notes complaints from Hicksville about a festival party staying at a local hotel. The writer defends Mr and Mrs Bowman for not meeting an expected standard of civility and urges two local youths to reflect on past conduct and show greater respect to citizens.
The collection notes wind rumors of unrest and calls for action. Local items include demobilization in the county, a new hand railing on the third street bridge, and Charley Krotz proposing city expansion. It mentions burglars in Defiance and a threat against the Democrat editor, plus rail and street concerns and a campaign reading room at Defiance Machine Works. Bishop Post changes G A R meeting to Tuesday.
In Defiance and nearby areas, Bechel invites all to call for a free trial bottle of Kemp's Bal Sam for the throat and lungs. The remedy is sold on its merits and guaranteed to cure chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. Prices are 50 cents and 1.00.
The advertisement touts Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal healer for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores. It claims to cure piles tetter and eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back and lists the seller G W Beohel offering it for 26 cents.
Osborn of Antwerp recounts a Sunday palace car excursion to Defiance with notes on the city’s growth, landmarks, and people. He praises Mayor Deatrick and Capt. Mills, mentions the Crosby hotel, local regatta, ball clubs, political activity, water concerns, and a fond verdict on Defiance as a thriving, bustling town.
Mrs. Corwin and family move into Langden corners. An orphanage near Rural Chapel nears completion. Rural Chapel meeting attended by Rev. Whitlock. Conn Kellermire to burn secord tile kiln soon. Lyman Langdon and J A Sheffield sold horses to Bryan buyers. Mrs Eliza Sheffield visiting Illinois. Dr Stotler installs wind engine. J F Reid helps with oats cutting in Defiance. Wellington Anson reports one land oats. W P Sanford and wife travel to New York six weeks. Roeng’s traction engine broke bridge at Ash Run. Partee Sanford replace with Howe Truss bridge. Merrihugh and Lawton thresh 800 bushels oats in five hours and 18 bushels of wheat in eight minutes. W P Sanford hauls 45 bushels of wheat. Next.
A dog owned by Gideon Blanchard mauled Gordon Gill at the Wayne and Arabella street corner injuring his right arm. The animal, reported to have harmed several children, should be killed to prevent further danger.
A shopper in a dry goods store challenged a salesman who talked about stockings, asking if he wore women's hose. He answered no, and she retorted that he should not talk. The humorous exchange highlights the store scene and customer restraint.
The Brunersburg school report shows 37 boys and 20 girls enrolled with 60 days of instruction and average daily attendance of 17 boys and 15 girls. Courses listed include alphabet reading writing arithmetic spelling orthography book keeping latin physiology algebra and grammar. Local activity notes mention guests from Defiance and a Blaine Logan political procession passing through town.
Local notices mix quarrels over a sham battle and enforcement of law with civic chatter. Reports cover Blaine and Logan pole preparations, fund donations, and plans for a lawn fete. Also noted are health updates, visits, and a dangerous illness in Williams Center.
Bethel singing school has closed. Henry Thrallkill of Columbus Grove visited Mr. and Mrs Beall Saturday and Sunday. Powell Creekers beat Rice Red Rover one sided. Mr and Mrs Andrews of Dupont visited. Wheat yields below expectations. H K Morris painting his house. Ice cream party at J H Morris Monday. C Gandy of Delphos seen on the corners. Miss Mo le Moore to Cincinnati soon. Infant child of James Morris and wife very sick.
From Our Own Correspond Many local changes in land and business. John Paul Hall of Terre Haute buys John Highline’s farm for 3000 dollars and plans to move soon. Eli Myers buys J W Myers stock and works behind the counter. Jacob W Myers starts a new farm. Irene and Maggie Ice plan to attend school elsewhere. Farmers report oats cutting delays from heavy rains and wheat ricks damaged.
Early morning hours at Perry Street as John Beal of the Machine Works fires at two burglars attempting entry at P Kuhn’s next door. After the shot the pair flee, officers search fruitlessly, and witnesses report seeing them flee along Perry Street around 2 am. Beal’s shots left marks on Kuhn’s building, and no one was injured.
Thomas Bays visits Milford township as organizers advance a Sons of Veterans Camp with N Smith as pro tempore Mustering Officer. The effort targets sons of Civil War veterans for membership while local news reports on harvest, fairs, a Kerr v Kerr trial, a Hicksville vs Knoyes baseball win, and community notices including funerals and sick lists.
The 38th and 68th O V V I regiments will reunite in Defiance on Sept 2, 1884 after a camp fire on Sept 1 at the Fort grounds. Ex-soldiers from other regiments are invited, with Bishop Post No. 22 assisting, and families urged to bring baskets for a picnic dinner. Local citizens asked to aid in hosting.
The firm Heerdegon & Co Defiance Ohio urges all persons in debt to call at their store and set up accounts. Accounts not settled by September 15 will be turned over to the Justice of the Peace for collection. July 30.
Dr Wagner Kemp promotes Kemp's Balsam for throat and lungs as a proven remedy that stops a hacking cough instantly. Sold by G W Bechel at 50 cents and 1.00, with a trial size free. A good home name is a strength abroad. Hood Sarsaparilla is popular in Lowell. Ackers Dyspepsia Tablets advertised by N G Woodward.
Advertisement notes Mrs E B Christians on Second Street Court House in E L May building offers the cheapest millinery goods. No further details provided.
Hundreds credit Acker's English Remedy for consumption coughs and colds. Sold by N G Woodward. For sale twenty five South Down sheep and a few grade steers swap for a work horse. Retirement notice from Switzer Kyennast extending payment till Oct 1 1884. Dr Bosanko cough syrup promoted by Colby Scott at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Advertisement claims Zoa-Phora can aid at the opening period of womanhood to prevent lifelong suffering and expense. Sold by Colby and Scott. 14-w-4.
Conrad Limber and wife transfer lot No. 9 in East Defiance to Eliza Jaynes for 1500 dollars. Eliza Ann Jaynes and husband transfer 20 acres in Defiance township to Conrad Limber for 900 dollars. Catherine Donze and Charles Donze to Fredrick Donze 45 acres in Farmer Hill. Frost and Mary Frost to Emma Muller property in the city of Defiance for 300 dollars. John F. Frost and Mary Frost to Franklin Deimer lots in Defiance.
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