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Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1886

Page

5

Autumn begins and local notices in Ohio and nearby states

Local items report seasonal changes and daily life notes across towns. Autumn begins next week while residents in Baltimore Cincinnati Cleveland Fort Wayne and nearby areas engage in shopping, church events, fairs, travel, and community updates.

Max’e Baltimore Bakery Frank Humbert Cincinnati Erie Mills Tittle’s Baltimore Bessie Annie Kingsbury Fort Wayne J. S. Hale Hunter

Daily Trains Run Between Major Cities Brightened

Trains operate daily except Sunday on routes linking Baltimore Washington Chicago Pittsburgh Wheeling Columbus and Cincinnati. Sleeping car service available on all through trains. c.K. Lord W.E. Reppert.

Baltimore Washington Wheeling Bellaire Pittsburgh Zanesville Newark Columbus Cincinnati Louisville St. Louis Mt. Vernon Mansfield Shelby Monroeville Sandusky Ae Eenenen Ree Chiban Fostoria Deshler Auburn Avilla Milford Jc Tees Walkerton Wellsboro Chicago Terrasse Waikertep Milford Jé Seeesers Aeee Eee Defian Ween Diowafe Cambridge Wheeling See Eereee 10 15 8 40 1 7 20 Pittsburg Wees Carson C.k. Lord W. E. Reppert Central Time Toledo Carey Veesee Upper Sanad Marion Weer Prospect Delaware Lancaster Athens Gallapolis Pomeroy North Bound Sissam Marion Upper Sand’y Union Depot Philadel Dayton Michigan Dan H. J. Falkenbach Columbus Ohio

Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo Taking Effect

A formal notice announces changes taking effect January 1 1886 involving Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo. The items affect transportation or regional operations and specify a coordinated schedule or policy implementation to commence at the start of the year.

Sabbath Concert and Camp Meeting Notes Near Wilmingto

Threshing clover seed goes on as rain lifts spirits. Sabbath School concert three weeks from Sunday attracts many. Rev. Orth to preach next Sunday. Visitors include Mrs. John Smith’s sister from Ft Wayne and A Worthington of Wilmington. Prof Geo Myers from Fostoria led singing. bad weather forced quarterly meeting from grove to church with many baskets but plenty of visitors later.

John Smith Ft. Wayne Henry Shatz A. Worthington Wilmington Ind Dodge Rendel Luther Haggerty Orth Geo. Myers Fostoria

Dr Biggers Huckleberry Cordial Featured

Visiting the mother of her grand child, slowly wasting from teething effects, a nurse sends for Dr Biggers Huckleberry Cordial. After administration, mother and child rest improves. The product is claimed to cure cramp colic diarrhea dysentery and bowel ailments and is sold by druggists for 50 cents.

Dr. Biggers

Wall Paper Prices in Browns Whites and Gilts

Wall Paper announces new stock with prices per roll ranging from Browns seven to ten cents Whites ten to fifteen cents and Gilts twenty to thirty seven cents per roll presented as low cost options for buyers.

Tilden bequests stir calls for libraries and opium issues

The article contrasts Tilden's will plans for a New York public library with a global library legacy, noting executors face a massive task. It also surveys 19th century urban concerns, including stay at home habits, opium dens, and New York real estate tied to opium trade and its social impact.

Tilden Bodlein Oxford Thomas Bodly British Museum Hans Sloane Stewart Hilwon New York Spofford Hudson River Canal Street Paul Spofford Connecticut New England Stephen B. Munn Pell Street Bowery L Street Mott Street Chinatown Baxter Street Mott

Ohio crop report shows diverse conditions across the state

The Ohio agriculture commission notes wheat litters well, but drought plagues corn and hay. Some counties report recovery with rain while others face poor yields due to drought, worms, or grasshoppers. Weather, pests, and recent storms shape prospects. one farmer reports 311⁄2 bushels per acre from Martinamber wheat trials.

Commissioners of Agriculture Ohio Defiance Gallia Mercer Montgomery Eric Huron Lawrence Logan Paulding Putnam Sandusky Seneca Williams Claremont Lake Lucas Preble van Wert Hocking Jackson Medina Marion Morgan Union Muskingum Perry Sciota Warren Mahoning Ross Winton Knox Athens Allen Hamilton Carroll Harrison Holmes

Hill and allies face voters in district after third term bid

Local exchanges scrutinize Bill Hill amid reports of party maneuvering and boodle tactics. Critics, including Knights of Labor and Bryan Press, claim Hill consoles power brokers to secure delegates while opposing real labor and Dakota statehood interests. Prohibition voices attack temperance leaders, signaling broader political contention.

Bill Hill Hill U'Tery Aulding County R. E. Reese Toledo Knights of Labor Bill Elmer White Knights of Bryan Press William D. Hill Congress Territories Dakota Rev. L. C. Payne Ripley Huron County Republican Party of Ohio Prohibition Party Napoleon Signal Leonard Murphy

Illustrated biography of Abraham Lincoln by those who knew him

A new illustrated biography The Every Day Life of Abraham Lincoln by Those who knew him promises exhaustive coverage from boyhood to presidency. Contributors include acquaintances across life phases and Judge David Davis’s late work adds support. Published by N. D. Thompson Publishing Co. with accessible pricing.

Thos N. D. Thompson Publishing Co St. Louis New York City Abraham Lincoln David Davis Lincoln St. Loui S, Mo

Oil and gas flow after a long drilling effort

After eight months of drilling in South Defiance the well produced oil in small promising quantities at 1687 feet. A torpedo blast at one o'clock released a black yet valuable oil stream followed by gas. pumping will determine daily yield and gas flow is increasing with bright prospects.

South Defiance Doty Lima

School building dedicated by Our Lady of Perpetual Help

The new school building erected by the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Congregation will be dedicated next Wednesday September 1 at 10 oclock A M Rev T P McCarthy of Toledo will preach the dedication sermon.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help T. P. McCarthy Toledo

Uncalled Letters in De FiancE Post Office Week

Letters addressed to A E Aldrich J C Bone Jr Aaron Bos ler Miss Annie Conway ubury J Caus ines Fred Hayes Miss D Krinling Homer Macham Warren Williams remain uncalled for in the De fiance Post Office for the week ending Tuesday Aug 24.

Defiance A. E. Aldrich J. C. Bone, Jr Aaron Bosler Annie Conway Ubury J. Causines Fred Hayes D. Krinling Homer Macham Warren Williams

Krutsch and Burtwell Tie the Knot in Defiance

Charles Krutsch and Miss Caro line Burtwell of Defiance wed August 21 in a ceremony announced by W. C. Travis.

Krutsch—Burtwell W. C. Travis Charles Krutsch Caroline Burtwell Defiance

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