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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1885

Page

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Fragmented Schedule Fragments Include Times

Readable time fragments show 7:15 P M 4:15 P M 10:05 A M and 2:47 A M with A M, indicating garbled schedule data without clear event details or entities.

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Train schedule fragment GOING EAST WEST

A partial timetable shows routes GOING EAST and GOING WEST linking New York Washington Baltimore Chicago and local times. Observed services include Baltimore & New York Express 3 05 PM fast line 5 59 AM, Chicago Fast Line 6 48 AM, Chicago Express 11 59 AM, Chicago Mail 9 46 PM and local departures around 10 35 AM.

Mekepeaseueselo Mail & Express Venavncen St. Louis Express Pacific Express Eeeseererseeeeeren Sere Ereves New York Washington and Baltimore I Baltimore New York Express Chicago Fast Chicago Express Chicago Mail

October Circus And Wheat News Dominate Local Roundup

The Home News column notes rising wheat prices and a bustling market for new grain while previewing upcoming events including a circus on Tuesday and a 25 cent show. It mentions political conventions on Sept 2 and local attractions such as a free Indian show at Monumental Park and the Blue Stockings hosting Sandusky.

Napoleon Sandusky J.I. Hoeffel J. I. Hoeffel W. J. Henry Hicksville Monumental Park

Early ripening grapes and local notices in Defiance

Defiance items report early grapes ripening, calls for fresh meats, medical visits by Dr. Butler and Dr. Kiamont, gas talk, bakery specials, and local society events. Mentions school start, visits from Miss Doring and Miss Harring, harness shop ads, gas exploration, and community happenings around Auglaize, Napoleon, and Bryan readings.

Vegetable Remedies by Dr France Visit Defiance

Dr France will visit Defiance Tuesday August 25 at the Crosby House office. His remedies are from the vegetable kingdom and he prepares medicines to meet the precise needs of each case. no invalid who values health can afford to miss this opportunity.

T. C. Kiamont Hicksville Defiance W.A. France Crosby House Baltimore Tittle Baltimore Bakery Alice Bert Travis Bryan George Alice Kahlo Julian Daoust Montreal Canada Bertha Stella Powell Bellefontaine Jennie Maggie Eckles A. Viers Nettie Gertie Stout Liberty Center O. Dyarman Kittner Bros Heller & Co W. J. Rea Vicksburg Miss F. W. Knapp Russell Zellers Tiffin Eddie Bronson Michigan Germantown Saxony Palace France Vegetable Kingdom W.a-France New York Crhosby House W. A. France Philadelphia Thoroud Wmn. Clark J.J. Miller Scheneitady N. Y York M.D Lewiston Maine BE. Ottman Albany Hall Syracuse H. Dawson Cambridge Ohio

Sheriff Appoints Con Rourke Deputy Sheriff

Sheriff Wonderly names Con stable M. J. Rourke as deputy after F. Post resigns. The Express praises the selection as fitting and timely, noting Rourke’s brief tenure as constable and predicting continued zeal and effectiveness in the deputy role.

Wonderly M. J. Rourke F. Post The Express

Five World War I Head-stones at Mallett Bros Marble Shop

Five headstones for deceased soldiers lie at Mallett Bros Marble Shop awaiting pickup by friends. Names include Bariah Shasteen Co. H 169th Ohio Infantry J. Rath Co. E 14th Ohio Infantry Large E. Brown Co. K 21st Ohio James Lawrence Co. F 48th Ohio William Lawrence Co. F 48th Ohio. If not already placed, the government furnished stones should be set for their resting places.

Mallett Bros Bariah Shasteen, Co 169Th Ohio Infantry Rath 14Th Ohio Infan Larg E. W. Brown 21St Ohio Infantry James Lawrence 48Th Ohio Infantry William Lawrence

Adjourned Meeting of Trade and Improvement Association

The association met last Saturday to discuss gas boring feasibility and adjourned to meet again at city hall next Saturday evening. A large citizen turnout was hoped for. Also advertised: sugar cured bacon 10c per lb and ham, pork products at Krotz & Morse’s.

Trade and Improvement Association Pork A. St Krotz & Morse’s

Defiance County Teachers Institute Plans In Sherwood

The Defiance County Teachers Institute schedules a five day August program at Sherwood. Sessions cover reading, arithmetic, language, penmanship, geography, music, and lectures by W. H. Payne, Nellie Moore, Nell Moore, and others with daily intermissions and evening talks.

Defiance County Teachers’ Institute Sherwood Parks David Palmer C. E. Bercaw W. H. Payne Frank 8. Stone W.W. Huff G. W. Hootman Nellie Moore Thursey Boor Germany W. P. Richardson Nell Moore T. C. Reade H. J. Gardner C. E. Bereaw C. C. Biglow U.S Grace Woodward Desert Sea Mattie Moore M. M. Farns

Sunday Excursion to Sandusky City and Put-in-Bay

The B and O offers a low rate excursion to Sandusky City and Put-in-Bay on August 23 1885 via the B and O railroad. Departure from Defiance at 5:59 a.m. Rates and details appear on small bills.

Columbus Ohio the Presbyterian Church Charles Deatrick Holgate Avenue Sandusky City Put-in-Bay B. & Uo, Railroad Defiance

Monument Plans Placed Before Bridgeport Committee

The Monumental committee received proposals from White Bronze Co of Bridgeport Conn for a city monument. If accepted within thirty days the plan could save $500 in cost. The elegant design is tailored for this city and would be a source of Civic pride. A substantial subscription has begun and many citizens express eagerness to complete the project.

G. W. Corning The White Bronze Monumental Co Bridgeport, Conn Michigan Defiance Ohio Junction Bridge White Bronze Co Bridgeport

Property Transfers in Defiance and Hicksville Lots and Acres

Records show transfers from C W Krotz to E N Lewis for a Defiance lot at 175 dollars and from Esther Sharpsteen to A Pessefall for a Defiance lot at 1000 dollars. Also parcels in Lucetta Herrington and Eva Perky, 20 acres in Defiance for 1300 dollars, 40 acres in Hicksville for 2100 dollars, and multiple Hicksville or Defiance lots exchanged between named individuals with prices ranging from 125 to 900 dollars.

Recorders C. W. Krotz E. N. Lewis Defiance M. E. Heller Lucetta Herrington Eva Perky Esther L. Sharpsteen A. Pessefall Harriet Smith Elizabeth Haltzler Hicksville Amos R. Steelsmith Jacob Steelsmith A. Hattery A. R. Steelsmith A. Boughton J. H. Bevington Eliza J. Graves Isaac Hilbert C. Hahn W. C. Hahn John Beyer F. M. Thompson

Missed Game and Fence Incident Sparks Township Row

Misses Umbs and Watson, neighbors in Highland township, quarreled over their children on the highway. Mrs Umbs drew a 36 calibre revolver and fired at Mrs Watson, missing the mark. She was taken before Squire Hunter on a shooting with intent to kill charge and bound over to court. The feud stems from prior lawsuits.

Jacob Ambs Tobias Watson Highland Township

City Work and Police for County Fair Considered

Regular city council meeting on Tuesday Aug 18 1885 discussed appointing 10 to 15 policemen for County Fair order with a motion to set a ten man limit. An ordinance on licenses was read but failed. Road sidewalk projects on Summit East Defiance and Washington to Jefferson were adopted. Expenses for shipping Engine and signal flags approved. A three member committee to set general licensing costs was authorized. Connections to sewers near Jefferson street and Wayne street were approved.

Thien Prisendorfer Kettenring Rowe Eding Miller Simonds Minsel Schneider W. C. Holgate Schnider Summit Street East Defiance Washington Street Wilheim Streets Jefferson Chillicothe Jefferson Street A. Minsel Wayne Street

Van Amburg Show on sixty fifth tour with price cut

Manager Hyatt Frost debuts the Van Amburg Show on its sixty fifth tour lowering admission to a quarter. The revamped company travels by rail with a full menagerie led by Charles Reiche and Brother. A prehistoric mammoth relic Quedah is exhibited in the Malay mountains, alongside new railroad shows set to appear in Defiance on August 25.

Hyatt Frost van Amburg Charles Reiche Quedah Schumachoff Siberia Chas. Reiche

Probate Court Notices for Express Readers

Friends with any business in the Probate Court are urged to request Judge Bevington to publish probate orders and administrators sales in the Express. The judge will aid with prompt publication. Also note H C Gherkes offers Winter King and Daylight flour praised as the best in the market.

Bevington Express H. C. Gherkes

Quinine cautioned against for Fever and Ague remedy

A publisher warns against quinine in fever cures and promotes Ayer’s Ague Cure as safer. Advert claims cite testimonials from Rev. WinStout of Wiarton Ontario and a Cambridge fire insurer praising Hood’s Sarsaparilla for health building and strength.

Ayer Cambridge, Mass

Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil touted for aches and throat relief

Advertising copy promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a universal pain destroyer for earache toothache sore throat swollen neck and colds. It presents quick relief claims and positions the product as a trusted remedy in a period advertising voice.

Thomas Dr. Thomas

Sure Cure for Blind Bleeding and Itching Piles

Revolutionary claim of William's Indian Pile Ointment promises instant relief for piles itching and private parts. One box allegedly cures long standing cases and absorbs tumors. Sold by druggists or mailed for 11 dollars from William Me C Cleveland Ohio. distributed locally by G W Bechel.

William William Me.c S. Cleveland G. W. Bechel

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Spring Blood Tonic

In a spring health notice the ad urges readers to favor Hood's Sarsaparilla to expel impurities from blood after winter, strengthening all bodily functions. It claims the medicine cleanses the blood and improves health, with sale through all druggists and a reference code No 26 4w.

United States

Acker’s remedies touted by N G Woodward

N G Woodward declares Acker’s English Remedy cures asthma and lung troubles and is superior to all others. He praises Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets for constipation and stomach issues, and claims Acker’s Blood Elixir cures rheumatism syphilis blood disorders and clears the skin.

N. G. Woodward Acker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Defiance County Express First Clinton Streets J. F. Deatrick M. B. Gorman B. F. Enos John Hepler B. L. Abell J. M. Priesendorfer K. N. Lewis P. Kettenring Geo. Miller G. F. Bohn Cyrus Eding Adam Minsel Ioe Rowe John Schneider P. Simonis Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Railway Home News Katy County Travis & Carey Soup Bone Advertiser Mann Paulding Beers Circuit Court Watkins & Chamberlain Charlie Hoeffel Clinton Street F. J. Mains Nebuchadnezzar Shadrach Meshach Abednego C. W. Butler Geo. Holton and Son Mark Center Callie Doring Antwerp Charlie Icie Hollingshead Perry Heller & Co’s Krotz & Morse Will Sheridan Edinburg Charlie Rowland Charlotte, Mich Myrtie Anglemyer Ottawa Gertie Hunter Dollie Gibson C. A. Flickinger R. K. Scott Blue Stockings W.D. Hill Fort Wayne Blues Wayne Ranse Defrance Tate Illustrated Papers Ottawa Sentinel Schlegel & Schwable Third Street Third Ward Crosby Cash Cincinnati McClure W. D. Hill Schlegel& Schwable Florida Kemp Maumee River H. P. Miller Wm. E. March Leesburg, Florida Friends of Wilhelm & Son T. W. Deatrick Odell’s Lake Fredericksburg C. J. Chenewert Quebec St. Lawrence Hooker Merchants’ National Bank Brryan Derrance Teachers' Institute Defiance County North Hood Probate Printing A. Withelmm & Son J. F. Frost Jos. Porr Summit St Toledo Castoria Hudson’s Lock T.emane Neureeuaas Itz Morse S.—Tf W. Brown FE. N. Lewis Clinton and Third Streets Seagrave Brothers Madison St Colby & Scott’s Drug Store Defiance Market Maumee Squire Hans Jenny Franklin Arce Brooklyn Mr. Kesuine Versave Ind A. T. Watt Greenfield Cheshire Eng Hann Ent Serr Detroit Mich la Mus E. Exttorr Glenzille W. Va Haiti Buckingham R. P. Hall & CO Nashua N. H Schlosser Peter Peter Schlosser Perry Street Defiance, O Crockery Gho. A. Williams Undertaker and Embalmer Old Stand Central House Philetus Smith Bryan, Ohio Maton A. A. Wells Lafayette Indiana Evans Chemical Co Murphy Eros Tex Medi Cines A. L. Smith Bradford L . Price McMonagle & Rogers Middletown, N. J Court House County of State of South Defiance Schultz Street Bouton Avenue L. W. Ricchardson David W. Marcellus Henry Harpy Denance Just L. M. Sigler Crockery Store China Viers & Hilton Victor Chase & Sanborns Standa A. Wilhelm & Son Defiance, Ohio OF New York
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