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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1880
Page
3
A note advertises best of Bread at the New Bakery next to the Rus sell House on Clinton street for Cakes or Candies, with Mr George Brown at the sell House as the contact.
John Lehman and Son announce readiness to furnish cisterns of any size at extremely low prices. No one need be without a cistern. Call to obtain prices. North of Maumee River Defiance Ohio.
Buying Matable and Wrought Iron Fencing and verandas call S. W. Kosier opposite Opera House Defiance Ohio. Agent for Champion Iron Fence Co Kenton Ohio. Also machinery of all kinds. Builders find Sash Doors Blinds and all materials at Bliss' lumber yard near the gas works.
Having purchased the hardware stock of R. S. Giles from A. Bruner & Co., Maneas & Serrarer announce a full line of hardware, stoves, tinware, paints, oils, and the Acme Plow, warranting it the best general purpose plow. They will sell anything in hardware or agricultural lines, cash terms. Call to see them.
Martin and Krotz announce continuation of Booth and McCullough’s grocery and provision business at the old stand. They urge patronage from patrons of the old firm and friends, noting newly roasted coffees and specialities. Also advertising Hall's Catarrh Cure by Cary and Carrot at 75 cents per bottle.
The piece surveys B and O depot refits, a girl injured by a horse, a bakery setup north of the Russell House, and critique of railroad work speed. It mentions a missing pocket-book found near a coal chute, calls for civic persuasion to the Wabash for a new passenger depot, and invites action against gambling at fairgrounds. It also covers book sales, probate notes, census counts, community events, and visits among Defiance residents.
Republican meetings in Hicksville and Defiance feature addresses by J P Cameron James L Price and local speakers. A Garfield and Arthur banner is raised at Houghton residence, stirring cheers. a Glee Club performs campaign songs and a procession forms, with tensions arising over venue use and political loyalties.
At a Defiance physicians meeting held in Dr. E W Downs office, adopters mourn the loss of Dr. Moss. The resolutions praise his kindness, fidelity, and professional conduct, urging lasting commemoration as a guide for equitable professional intercourse. Publication in county papers and family notice requested.
From Our Own Correspondent water is scarce and steam threshers haul water. Rev W O Dennis delivered his farewell sermon last Sunday. A Catholic church spire was struck by lightning causing damage to the furniture. Thunder storms are frequent in this section this summer.
The potato crop will be short while cranberry yields look good. A fine rain last week aids late corn. Mr. O Collier spent Sunday in Deshler. Jimmie Niel rests easy now. Sunday schools suffer from illness. Mrs Behringer at sick mother. F B church quarterly at Highland chapel passed pleasantly. J H Miller at Ada for school. Talks of Garfield and Arthur Club forming. Mr Brovdnix to build a dining hall for pickers. Rev Morrison to deliver farewell sermon next Sunday from Finally brethren farewell. A young man enjoyed a ride after an incident with two women. M E church quarter meeting at Isebel next weekend. Dr Harmount will attend. Notable sickness. James Good buried their only child. Abe Edward’s youngest child near death. James and Mary Woods at Hicksville Institute. They plan to stay current in teaching. Others urged to do the same.
Dr George Moss died Monday morning August 23 1880 at his city residence aged 61. The news notes his long medical service and standing in the local community.
In Orrick Missouri area notice from Anna Iowa dated May 26, 1880, G W Stamm testifies kidney disease relief after using Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, with physician A A Ramsay M D recommending it to support outcomes. Electric Bitters also promoted for female weakness and stomach liver kidney issues, with Geo W Bechel selling at fifty cents.
For thirty years Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry has been kept for sale by druggists generally with no complaints. Druggets and the people acknowledge it to be the best remedy for the cure of coughs consumption bronchitis asthma and all lung diseases.
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