Local City Officials and Ward Councilmen Listing
The document lists city government leaders including Mayor J. F. Deatrick, Clerk M. B. Gorman, City Solicitor B. F. Enos, Marshal Joan Hepler, and ward councilmen for several wards such as the 1st through 6th, with names including Lee B. L. Abell, J. M. Priesendorfer, K. N. Lewis, P. Kettenring, Geo. Miller, G. F. Bohn, Ey on Thien, Cyrus Eding, Adam Minesel, John Rowe, John Schneider, P. Simonis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Deatrick
M. B. Gorman
B. F. Enos
Joan Hepler
B. L. Abell
J. M. Priesendorfer
K. N. Lewis
I P. Kettenring
Geo. Miller
I G. F. Bohn
On Thien
Cyrus Eding
Adam Minesel
John Rowe
John Schneider
P. Simonis
Wabash Trains At Defiance Routes and Schedules
Arrivals and departures listed for the Wabash line at Defiance going east and west. Noted trains include Fast Line No. 2, Mail Express No. 6, Limited Express No. ACCOMMODATION, Fast Mail No. 1, St. Louis Express No. 3, and Pacific Express No. 5 with respective times around 7:15 PM and 2:47 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Mail & Express
Ensererees
S&j. Louis Express
P.M
Othe Pacific Express
A. M. Accommotalion
Eceneeeeererree
Sever
A.M
New York Fast Line and Baltimore Express Schedules
A fragmented timetable lists trains including Baltimore and New York Express at 5:59, Chicago Fast Line, Chicago Mail, and Chicago Express with times such as 3:05 PM and 10:33 AM. Several garbled entries mention routes to New York, Washington, and Baltimore with varying departure and arrival marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Baltimore
New York Express
Chicago Fast Line
Wevecenssenenee
Chicago Express
Chicago Mail
Orleweves
Cirrus of items and events in home news
A miscellany of city life notes from a home news page highlights breeding corn, scarce butter, and pleasant nights. Local items include preparations for a circus next Tuesday, a county Republican convention on September 2, and reports on trades, travel, and social events.
Early grapes ripening and local notices from Defiance
Notes show early grapes ripening and various local ads and announcements. Prof C W Butler and Dr T C Kiamont visited Defiance last Friday. W A France to speak at Crosby House Aug 25. Baltimore Bakery offers soda water ice cream Vienna bread and best ice cream. Tittle buys poultry at highest cash price. City schools start the first Monday in September two weeks hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Kiamont
Hicksville
Defiance
W.A. France
Crosby House
Baltimore
Tittle
Baltimore Bakery
Alice
Bert Travis
Bryan
Adjourned Meeting of Trade and Improvement Association
The association held a Saturday evening session to discuss gas boring feasibility and adjourned to meet again at the city hall next Saturday. Citizens were urged to attend in large numbers. Also advertised are prices for bacon and ham at Krotz & Omnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade and Improvement Association
Doctor France to Visit Defiance on August 25
Dr. France will visit Defiance Tuesday August 25 at the Crosby House office. He treats illnesses with remedies from the vegetable kingdom and prepares medicines tailored to each case, promising precise, scientific care. His skillful treatment offers health alternatives no invalid should miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Defiance
Crosby House
Vegetable Kingdom
W -A-France
New York
United States
W. A. France
Philadelphia
Thoroud
Wm. Clark
J.J. Miller
Schenditady
N. Y
York
M.D
Lewiston
Maine
B. E. Ottman
Albany
Hall
Syracuse
H. Dawson
Cambridge
Ohio
Appointment of Con Rourke as deputy sheriff praised
Sheriff Wonderly names Con stable M J Rourke as deputy sheriff after F Post resigns. The Express commends the selection as wise and suggests it reflects voter appreciation. Rourke, recently constable, has shown himself earnest and capable, and is expected to perform likewise as deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonderly
M. J. Rourke
F. Post
The
Express
Sherif
Five War Dead Soldiers Lying in City Marble Shop
Five head-stones for fallen soldiers lie at Mallett Bros marble shops awaiting pickup. Names include Bariah Shasteen Co H 169th Ohio, J J Rath Co E 14th Ohio, Larg E W Brown Co K 21st Ohio, James Lawrence Co F 48th Ohio, William Lawrence Co F 48th Ohio. If resting plates lack markers, friends should place the government headstones already furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallett Bros
Bariah Shasteen
169Th Ohio Infantry
Rath
14Th Ohio Infantry
Larg E. W. Brown
21St Ohio Infantry
James Lawrence
48Th Ohio Infantry
William Lawrence
Blues vs Fort Wayne amateur nine ends in two tough games
The Blue Stockings defeated a Fort Wayne amateur team in two games amid noisy umpire criticism. Ranse and Charlie starred in the first game with strong support, while Tate and Charlie anchored the second game as they fought through disputed calls. Earlier, Tuesday, Bryan offered a stiff challenge, with Defiance falling by two runs in a competitive matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Stockings
Fort Wayne
Blues
Wayng
Ranse
Charlie
Warstr
Tate
Bryan
Programme of Defiance County Teachers Institute at Sherwood
The Defiance County Teachers Institute will meet at Sherwood from August 24 to 28. The program lists morning and afternoon sessions daily with speakers including Rev. Parks, David Elmer, C. E. Bercaw, W. H. Payne, Miss Nellie Moore, Miss Thursey, W. P. Richardson, Rev. T. C. Reade, Miss Grace Woodward, and others. Topics cover reading, penmanship, arithmetic, language, geography, U. S. history, and various lectures. The schedule includes openings, intermissions, and evening lectures on educational topics and a final election of officers and adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Teachers’ Institute
Sherwood
Rev. Parks
David Elmer
C. E. Bercaw
W. H. Payne
Mgs
Franks
W.W. Haff
G. Hooman
Masi
Nellie Moore
Miss Thursey
Germany
H. Payne
Nessie Moore
W. P. Richardson
W. P. Rich
Nell Moore
T. C. Reade
H. J. Gard
Tanreien
Nellie Cinlshenie Y Antaniniet
C. C. Biglow
U. S
Grace Woodward
Desert Sea
Nel Moore
Frank S. Stone
W.H. Payne
Matt
Sunday Excursion to Sandusky and Put-in-Bay
The B and O will operate a low rate excursion train to Sandusky City and Put-in-Bay on August 23, 1885. Departure from Defiance is at 5 59 a.m. Rates and details are listed on small bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Sandusky City
Put-in-Bay
Defiance
Monumental committee eyes White Bronze monument deal
The Monumental committee received a proposal from the White Bronze Co of Bridgeport Conn to supply a specially designed, elegant monument for this city. If accepted within thirty days it would save $500, and the committee plans a final appeal to citizens as subscriptions already total a good amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Corning
The
White Bronze Monumental Co
Bridgeport, Conn
White Bronze Co
Bridgeport
Conn
Local property transfers tracked in Defiance and Hicksville
In records since last report C W Krotz to E N Lewis sells a lot in Defiance for 175 dollars. E N Lewis to M E Heller sells a lot in Lucetta Herrington to Eva Perky, 20 acres in Defiance for 1300 dollars. Esther L Sharpsteen to A Pessefall sells a lot in Defiance for 1000 dollars. Harriet Smith to Elizabeth Haltzler sells a lot in Hicksville for 850 dollars. Amos R Steelsmith to Jacob Steelsmith sells a lot in Hicksville for 200 dollars. A Hattery to A R Steelsmith sells a lot in Hicksville for 125 dollars. A Boughton to J H Bevington sells a lot in Hicksville for 156 dollars. Eliza J Graves to Isaac Hilbert sells 40 acres in Hicksville for 2100 dollars. C Hahn to W C Hahn sells lots in Defiance for 1 dollar. John Beyer to F M Thompson sells a lot in Hicksville for 900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Sparks Highland Township Shooting Incident
Neighbor quarrel between Mrs Ambs and Mrs Watson over children led to a firearm incident. Ambs drew a 36 calibre revolver and fired at Watson, missing. Ambs appeared before Squire Hunter on a shooting with intent to kill charge and was bound over to court amid ongoing lawsuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ambs
Tobias Watson
Highland Township
Umbs
Watson
Ambs
Squire Hunter
City Council Meeting Sets Police for County Fair Duty
Regular session on Tuesday August 18 1885 approves appointing 10 to 15 policemen for county fair order. Miller and others push to limit to ten men. city solicitor to report powers and numbers. Also licenses ordinance read and adopted. Sidewalk projects on Summit East Defiance and Washington Wilhelm streets approved. Engine return and signal flags bills approved. Licensing cost committee appointed. Sewer connections granted at English Catholic school Jefferson street and A Minsel Wayne street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thien
Prisendorfer
Kettenring
Rowe
Eding
Miller
Simonds
Minsel
Schneider
W. C. Holgate
Schnider
Summit Street
East Defiance
Washington Street
Wilhelm Streets
Jefferson
Chillicothe
Jefferson Street
A. Minsel
Wayne Street
Van Amburg Show Tours On With Mammoth Relict Discovery
Manager Hyatt Frost debuts the sixty fifth Van Amburg Show now traveling by rail at popular quarter admission. A revived company includes Charles Reiche and Brother with a new menagerie featuring a prehistoric mammoth relic from Malay highlands. Exhibits in St. Petersburg and Siberia curiosities mark the show’s exotic program at August 25 dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyatt Frost
van Amburg
Charles Reiche
Quedah
Schumachoff
Siberia
Quedsh
van Amburg, Chas. Reiche & Beother
Four ton farmer scale for sale by A Wilhelm & Son
An unboxed four ton farmer's scale is offered for sale by A Wilhelm & Son with note it has never been unpacked. The ad includes other testimonials for quack remedies and a claim by a Rev Win Stout of Wiarton Ont about Burdock Blood Bitters. It also mentions Hood's as a strengthening remedy and a fire insurance president endorsing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wilhelm & Son
Rere Hue Fire Insurance Com Ane
Hood
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promised Pain Relief
An advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a universal pain destroyer for earache toothache sore throat swelled neck and cold related inflammations claiming swift soothing effects and broad remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
Sure Cure for Blind Bleeding and Itching Piles
Claiming to cure the worst cases of twenty years with one box, the advertisement touts Williams Indian Pile Ointment. It asserts instant relief from itching and bleeding, absorbs tumors, and is prepared for private itching. Sold by druggists on receipt of $1. W I M C Cleveland Ohio. G W Bechel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
William Mf.c
S. Cleveland, O
G. W. Bechel
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Spring Blood Tonic
An ad urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla during spring cleansing to remove impurities from the blood and strengthen the body. It claims winter impurities cause ailments like scrofula and touts the medicine as the best spring remedy sold by all druggists.
N G Woodward Endorses Acker’s Remedies for Lung and Blood Issues
N G Woodward proclaims a sale appeal for Acker’s English Remedy for Asthma Coughs Whooping Coughs and Lung troubles. He touts Acker’s Dys-Tablets as laxative relief for Chronic Constipation Dyspepsia and stomach disorders and promotes Acker’s Blood Elixir as a cure for Rheumatism Syphilis and blood diseases. He urges inquiries and guarantees active cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. Woodward
Acker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Defiance County Express
First
Clinton Streets
Lee
Wabash, St. Louis and
Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Home News
Katy
County
Travis & Carey
India
Soup Bone
Napoleon
Sandusky
J.I. Hoeffel
J. I. Hoeffel
Mann
Paulding
Beers
Circuit Court
Watkins & Chamberlain
Charlie Hoeffel
Clinton Street
F. J. Mains
George
Cleveland
Nebuchadnezzar
Shadrach
Meshach
Abednego
C. W. Butler
Geo. Holton and Son
Mark Center
Callie Doring
Antwerp
Icie Hollingshead
Perry
Heller & Co’s
Krotz & Morse
Will Sheridan
Edinburg
Charlie Rowland
Charlotte, Mich
C. A. Flickinger
Myrtie Anglemyer
Ottawa
Gertie Hunter
Dollie Gibson
R. K. Scott
C. P. Tittle
Mrs. Blymyer
Kittner Bros
W.D. Hill
Alice Kahlo
Julian Daoust
Montreal
Canada
Bertha
Stella Powell
Bellefontaine
Jennie
Maggie Eckles
A. Viers
Nettie
Gertie Stout
Liberty Center
F. W. Knapp
Russell
Zellers
Tiffiin
Eddie Bronson
Michigan Mineral Springs
Germantown
Saxony
Palace
Miss Phillips
Virginia
Clary Latty
Lizzie Bechel
Canton
Akron
Paulding County
Wm. E. March
Leesburg, Florida
Hon. W. D. Hill
Illustrated Papers
Ottawa Sentinel
Schlegel & Schwable
Third Street
Third Ward
Sui's
Crosby
Cash
Cincinnati
McClure
W. D. Hill
Wilhelm & Son
J. W. Deatrick
Odell’s Lake
Fredericksburg
C. J. Chenewert
Quebec
St. Lawrence
Schlegeli& Schwable
Michigan
Junction Bridge
Florida
Kemp
Maumee River
H. P. Miller
Hooker
Merchants’ National Bank
the Presbyterian Church
Charles Deatrick
Holgate Avenue
Krotz & Omnes
BrryAyn
Deeds Recorder
Thomas
Probate Printing
Bevington
H. C. Gherkes
Krotz & Morse’s
Ayer
Raby
Castoria
Hudson’s Lock
Krotz
Morse
S.—Tf
W. Brown
F. N. Lewis
Clinton and
Third Streets
Seagrave Brothers
Madison St
Toledo
Hous
Colby & Scott’s Drug Store
Saale
J. F. Frost
Jos. Porr
Summit St
Defiance Market
Maumee
Squire
Harr
Hunsnenny
Franklin Arce
Brooklyn
Mr. Kesume
Versac
Ind
Harn
A. T. Watt
Greenfield
Cheshire
Eng
Detroit
Mich
Glenzille
W. Va
Buckingham
R. P. Hall & CO
Nashua
N. H
Peter
Schlosser
Peter Schlosser
Perry Street
Defiance, O
Carroll Go
Crockery
Geo
A Williams
Undertaker
Old Stand
Central House
Phicletus Smith
Bryan, Ohio
FEV
A. A. Pana
Brass Chemical Co
McMonagle & Rogers
Middletown, N
Court House
City of
County of
Schultz Street
Bouton Avenue
L. W. Richardson
David W. Marcellus
Henry Harpy
Dece
I. Purlance
Just
K. M. Sigler’s
Crockery Store
Masons
China
Viers & Hilton
Victor
Chase & Sanborns Standard
Odd Felley
Anel
Defiance, Ohio
OF New York
Vegetable
Spermatorrug
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