List of names connected to August 29 1878 event
Names include John Andrews M A Ayers Mrs Mary J Ayers Philip Casselberg Mrs Maria Carter Charles Clemmons R C Craig J Ettenhour Mrs S Eitenear Mrs S A Emmerling Jacob Funk Wm Hunter Miss P Hill Miss C Hammer R H H Hall Miss M Langion Samuel Logan John Lainhart Mrs M McDonald John Mathison Thos W Monroe Nicholas Newbauer J C Richards Prof S Rinehart L W Shellabarger Myron Stowell H B Thompson Fred Wenderbosch Peter White Mrs K Watters Wim Walz and others linked to the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andrews
M. A. Ayers
Mary J. Ayers
Philip Casselberg
Maria Carter
Charles Clemmons
R. C. Craig
J. Ettenhour
S. Eitenear
S.a.emmerling
Jacob Funk
Wm. Hunter
P. Hill
C. Hammer
R. H H. Hall
M. Langion
Samuel Logan
John Lainhart
M. McDonald
John Mathison
Thos. W. Monroe
Nicholas Newbauer
J.C. Richards
Prof
S. Rinehart
L. W. Shellabarger
Myron Stowell
H. B. Thompson
Fred Wenderbosch
Peter White
K. Watters
Wim. Walz
A Fine Residence and Local Notices in Defiance
A report on M. B. Gorman's Jefferson street home highlights fine plastering by W. T. Walls and design by Barney as evidence of high quality construction. Other items note Soldiers preparing to march to Napoleon Gaps, a plan to number houses, and a tale of a four-pence Connecticut Revolutionary note tied to Squire genealogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Gorman
Jefferson Street
Barney
W. Twalls
Engine House
R. P. Osborn
Napoleon Gaps
Court House
Ed. Metz
H. Schmick
Napoleon
Squires
Ohio
Defiance News Sketches Local Life and Plans
A compiled batch of items reports on trade dollars and the Ex PRESS year, law and politics in Defiance, fairs and excursions, new ads and stores, temperance activity, church sermons, and upcoming events. Notable names include Prof. Cowen, Capt. Metz, Mrs. Robinson, W. Growey, and Adam Minsel with local venues like the Opera House and M. E. church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cereus
Cowen
W. D. Hill
M. E
Deshler
Napoleon
Capt. Metz
Adam Minsel
Mrs. Robinson
Evansport
Daily Mail
Stryker
Defiance
Temperance Movement
Harley Brothers
Express
Hicksville News
Bull Eye Brooks
Defiance Temperance Reform Under Scrutiny and Proposals
A Defiance analysis questions the efficacy of temperance lectures, noting 50 saloons earning about 150 000 yearly and urging new tactics. It proposes public wells and a saloon tax as stronger tools, arguing lectures fail to curb drinking and citing Michigan tax lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judas
Friends of Temperance
Friends of Reformation
Friends of Reform
Temperance
Michigan
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending Aug 29 1878
Transfers recorded in the Recorder's Book list multiple property moves. Stephen S Zeigler to Elizabeth Stahl 40 acres in Farmer township for 1500 dollars. John Cochnower to Norman W Harris 160 acres in Highland township for 12500 dollars. Sophia Bostleman to F Bostleman 120 acres in Adams township for 3000 dollars. John D Wilhelm to Matilda S Letcher 79 acres in Washington township for 4000 dollars. H Chilcote to Nelson W Thompson 87 acres in Noble township for 3250 dollars. Amanda A Flickinger to E W Flickinger 105 acres in Delaware township for 100 dollars. Martin W Smith to Hugh Mills 284 acres in Farmer township for 0 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s Book
Stephens. Zeigler
Elizabeth Stahl
Farmer Township
W.C. Holgate
Peter Dickman
Defiance
John Cochnower
Norman W. Harris
Highland Township
Sophia Bostleman
F. Bostleman
Adams Township
Contract Award Notice for Multiple Bidders
On motion the contract was awarded to Jonas Brown on condition he furnishes a sufficient bond for completion. The bids listed include D. W. Marcellus 346.00 Joseph Taupal 450.00 George Tesky 380.00 William Higgins 575.00 F. A. Polen 352.00 Cornelius McGuire 398.00 G. M. Weisenberger 425.00 Charles Miller 448.50 John Gahute 400.00 Jonas Brown 268.00
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Marcellus
Joseph Taupal
George Tesky
William Higgins
F. A. Polen
Cornelius McGuire
G. M. Weisenberger
Charles Miller
John Gahute
Jonas Brown
Mill sale in Michigan closes long running dicker
From Our Own Correspondent reports that the protracted deal between H Chilcote and N W Thompson concluded with Chilcote taking possession of his Michigan mill property. The column also notes a fatal scalding in Napoleon society events and satirical comments on gossip and social habits in Argyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
Dicker
H. Chilcote
N. W. Thompson
Michigan
Jacob Dickman
Napoleon
Hill
Gordian
Miss Brown
Miss Jones
Miss Smith
Miss Black
Miss Blue
Kid
Argyle
Weather and community notes from a township ScrRIBLER
The report records cooler weather and a strong wheat harvest by Mr. Geo Roush who threshed nearly 70 bushels from 1 acre in this township. It notes Delaware Bend legal squabbles, a sparsely attended Sunday school picnic with speakers from Hicksville Defiance and Paulding Center, praise for the Delaware Bend school, critique of a penny wise policy at the picnic, and invites and plans for future picnics and a Cicero trip on the 31st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D's
Geo. Roush
Delaware Bend
Sherwood
Squire
Hartman
Hicksville
K. V. Haymaker
John Winn
Defiance
L. Platter
Paulding Center
Haymaker
Pic Nic
S. S
Georgetown
Cicero
Anderson
New Baltimore
Joe
Local merchants offer low prices on books clothing and groceries
E N Lewis advertises the lowest prices on school books in town and urges comparison. E N Saeger will stock clothing boots hats and caps, noting cash payments and lower costs. Cary Carroll's buys fruit at top prices and groceries at low figures. Bechel's Drug and Book Store sells Bechel Cough Cure as a reliable remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Books
Bechel’s Drug and Book Store
E.N. Lewis
E. N. Lewis
E. Saeger
Saeger
Cary & Carroll's
Bechel
Lewis
Colby and Scott Offer Low Price School Books With Clamp Gift
Colby and Scott announce special pricing on school books with a gift offer. For every $1.50 spent on books, buyers receive a free school book clamp, and for lesser purchases clamps are available at 5 cents each, one fifth of their real value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby & Scott
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Defiance Defiance Co
Metz
C. C. Adams
Defiance Co. Express
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Chicago Exposition
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T. S. Wight
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Emma Hill
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Noble
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Thomas L. Young
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Emanuel Schultz
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J. Warren Keifer
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Henry Wilson
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James L. Price
W.D. Hill
James B. Luckey
Frank Hurd
Charles Foster
E. Finley
L. English
Geo. L. Converse
W. B. Horton Thomas Ewing
W. W. McKnight
H. L. Dickey
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N.h.van Vorhees
A. J.warner
Isaac Morton Gibson Atherton
G. A. Jones
G. W. Geddes
Wm. McKinley Aquila Wiley
James Monroe
J. T. Upde
East Defiance
G. W. Kinsey
Boor & Renollet
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Call At
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Ahiewpheesee Somerset
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Baltimore
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Smith Block
March & Smith
Opera House Block
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Conner Clinton and
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Toledo, Wabash & Western
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Expres
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Monclova
Miami
Eens
Everett
Pacific Stations
Mail Express
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House
Neapolis
Colton Sweee
Okolona Napoleon
Jeweh, Eres
Za O
Emerald
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Havena
Wayne
E.a.wilson
Williamis
Ayer
Dr. J. C. Ayer & CO
Lowell, Mass
Practical and Analytical Chemists
ALL Drugc
UTS
Pope
F. W. Colby
W.D. CouBy
Buchu
Dallar
DR. Ill
BW. Luhnstis & CO
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
Defiance Machine Works
Rohn & Moll
Defiance, Ohio
Butts
Brees
Batts
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