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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1880
Page
3
A large and varied collection of holiday merchandise arrives at Colby & Scott's in Defiance. The Boston Globe notes the display impressed travelers and locals, promising the shop will lead the season with elegant, attractive goods.
Advertisements tout a vast array of holiday items including sleds wagons dolls and toys at the Postoffice Nation store and at E N Lewis drug store with claims of low prices. Local sellers John Lehman Son Cary Carrot and others advertise fresh oysters coffee cisterns bakery items and rubber boots and shoes with calls for prompt settlements and large stock availability.
A digest of local notes from Defiance Ohio covers winter talk and street life. It notes school opening in the central building, Thanksgiving trips to Evansport, and visits by Mr. S. Ginsburg of Detroit. It mentions the Pr ess Express mocking rivals, church events, sales, and a plan for round trip railroad tickets in late December.
Real estate transfers show J P Ottley to Capper and Sherry for 40 acres each, plus Ingram to Weaver for 4 acres, Frost to Sneath for parts of lots in Russel House block, Holgate to Welsh for 508 acres, Garber to Hensig part of Gibsons addition, and Foot to Mills for 40 acres. Dr J L Scott touts a new elegant dental chair. elevator plans near Wayne and Jefferson streets are explored. coroner's verdict assigns death to a train collision at the Ottawa Defiance crossing on Nov 26, 1880, citing signaling failure and a brake issue.
In a regular Bishop Post No 22 G A R meeting held Wednesday evening a strong slate of officers was elected led by P C John O Foot and including V C Franklin Duck J V C Henry Kuhl Surgeon M B Stevens Chaplain J I Hale Q M A W King O Q of D Solomon Deamer and O of G Warren Wrede
A lightning express train struck a wagon at the Ottawa Pike crossing in Defiance, killing Mr. John Fullmer and Mrs. Holsten and fatally injuring Mrs. Fullmer and Mrs. Hoelsel. The accident drew a large crowd as investigators debated braking failures and crossing signals.
Defiance city schools are now operating with the central building opened last Monday. The renovations eliminated traces of the old structure and created large, airy rooms with excellent light. Teachers and scholars show optimism about the enhancements. The year’s teaching staff includes Superintendent Prof. H. H. Ashbaugh, Principal Cora M. McDonald, and a corps covering A to D Grammar and Primary grades, detailing names for each level.
Preparations for building in the spring have begun in various quarters. Direct communication with Stryker is re established by completing the bridge. A wedding is reported Mr John Alexander to Miss Rachel Bercow.
Considerable sickness prevails at present. Married, Mr. Pumpher of Bryan and Miss Ella Balsar of this township. Philip Crago’s new residence nearly finished. Mr. Barnet Stottler visits east. Mr. Houston Mavis moved into Leonard Ares’ house. Two of Mike Hare’s brothers visiting from Michigan. Isaac Hannas moved to old Yearlet farm for winter. Mrs. Libbie Dowd visiting friends. Peter Griffle broke his arm after a fall. Mr. Burkman moved to William Center. Mr. Baker bought his farm. Aaron Neiswender killed a valuable colt due to broken leg. Barrack very low with fever. father Ares feeble. Will Donnely becomes father of a girl. Rev. Warren could not fill Bethel appointment due to sickness. Horses suffer epi zootic. Lyman Wynn lost a horse but bought another and now treats many horses. Mrs. Henry Miller injured while returning from Bryan. husband’s drunken driving caused wagon to overturn. rib injuries suspected. Aunt Tap. Latest styles of gent s neckties and silk handkerchiefs at half price at Kittner Bros closing sale. Toys by the car load at E N Lewis drug store. Go see them.
A brief update notes good neighborhood health and notes Sherm Blanchard visiting Medina during squaw winter. The correspondent records Blanchard’s Medina visit as part of local happenings.
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