Hicksville Community Notes Brighten Local Life
Hicksville ads promote Brown & Behne’s holiday goods and framing services while residents receive updates on church revivals, school library plans, and local commerce. Officers change at Barton Smith Camp and I. Donafin Post G. A. R. elects leaders. Died Geo Countryman remembered. gas and oil rumor circulates amid park and fairground talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown & Behne
Levi Henry
Crawford Co
G. W. Dinius
Six Corners
Best Line
Hicksville
North Richland Gas Well Notes and Local News
North Richland reports a gas well and one death this week. Local residents Jacob Schrum and Isaac Grubb are listed as sick. Visits include Defiance families Fred Schultz and Earnest, and Mrs. Woodcox with Mrs. Snodgrass. Rev. Roberts preached at Defiance and M E church protracts its meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Richland
Jacob Schrum
Isaac Grubb
Fred Schultz
Earnest
Defiance
Woodcox
Abelia Snodgrass
Frank Walters
Evansport
Samuel Palmer
L. Roberts
M. E
Martha Henderson
Mitchell
Liberty Center
Elizebeth Weidenhamer
Matthew Elliott
Independence
Philips
Arthur
The
Express
Nina
Symptoms of Heart Disease and Dr Miles' Cure
The notice lists heart disease symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest oppression, faint spells, and swelling. It claims Dr Miles' New Cure is the only reliable remedy and urges readers to try it, noting availability from N G Woodward.
Bechel Opens Holiday Display of Toilet Articles and Gifts
George W. Bechel kicks off a grand holiday display in Defiance featuring toilet articles books albums Christmas and New Year cards and assorted gifts. The stock is the most complete yet with low prices and first class quality aimed at seasonal shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bechel
Bechel
Central House
Defiance
Ohio
Michigan trip and local sales noted in brief
Anthony Kern and Charley Lindan were in Michigan on business last week. J. and J. W. Garver have a sale today. Philip Rowe lost a valuable horse recently. A girl was born Nov 24 1887 to Mr and Mrs John Metz. An evening school meets at the Conkle school house each Thursday. A basket supper is planned at Phillip Schwartzel’s Friday evening. A. Higben has two new buggies. A German neighbor on the Ridge threatens to throw a keg at boys over fence and lumber disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown & Behne
J. Carroll
Barton Smith
H. G. Elliott
Hartle
Wm. Ferres
F. Roberts
C. M. Wyre
Apple Creek
I. Donafin
W. J. Henry
T. T. Armstrong
Dr. Richards
G. Flint
O. D. J.O. Rose
O. G.H. Doub
J. Smith
Farmer & Patterson’s
Debating and Literary Society
Hart School
U. B
Deila Maxwell
Ollie LaRue
Mercy Boulter
Gertie Miller
Maude Meek
Burt C. Clay
C. B. Brown
VanHorn
VanPelt
Napoleon
Leven Duncan
Swanton, O
Robert Martin
Urah Babb
Hicksville
Oak
Diffenbaugh
Bratton
Huntington
Indee
Charley
Christ. Lindan
Michigan
J. W. Garver
Philip Rowe
John Metz
Conkle
Phillip Schwartzel
A. Higben
Tuttle Bros. Advertising Bargains Next Door to P. O.
Local shoppers are urged to visit Tuttle Bros next to the post office for best goods at the lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O
Tuttle Bros
Local notices and community happenings from Au Glaize township
Road conditions and local strain fill the page with notes on health in the community. Diptheria and consumption illnesses affect several residents while Bethel church attendance suffers from bad weather. A December 10 sale at Jno Harper’s features horses and farming utensils. Obituaries note Mrs Bell’s death and interment at Taylor graveyard. Township teachers elect officers and announce meetings for December 17 1887.
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Express
John Brown
New York
Ordie R. Weible
Anna Wells
Zoe Morris
Bethel
Jno
Harper’s
Bell
Joseph Bell
Taylor
Chas
McCague
Henry Moore
Frank Moore
Tennessee
Teachers’ Association
Auglaize Township
J. H. McCague
Henry Schilt
Ella Evans
H.C. Breckler
Frank Elminger
C. Hill
Hope
Widowed Rochester physician offers free remedy recipe
A retired East India Missionary connected physician claims a simple vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous debility. He will mail the entire recipe with directions in English French or German free to all who request it, sending a stamped copy to W A Noyes 14 Powers Block Rochester New York for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
W. A. Noyes
Power’s Block
Rochester
N.Y
Winter and festive season fill the countryside notes
Local items report Mrs. Lomie Ridenour convalescing Mrs. Emily Haskell visiting Nebraska relatives and Ezra Knight visiting Clarksville area. The Websters mill on St Joe river near Clarksville burned last Saturday with suspicions of arson. Gust Ridenour broke her left arm last Thursday. Dr Sager attended and expects recovery. Walter Battershell teaches grammar with the Tense trees at Crary school. Comet sights inspire readers to write for the Express. Claude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomie Ridenour
Emily Haskell Nee Deardorff
Nebraska
Websters
St. Joe River
Clarksville
Ezra Knight
Farmer Center
Gust Ridenour
Sager
The
Express
Farmer & Patterson Sewlers
Hicksville
Ohio
Ind
Walter M. Battershell
Crary
the Express
Claude
What Am I to Do Biliousness and Green's August Flower
The piece outlines biliousness symptoms such as poor morning appetite, white furred tongue, irregular digestion, diarrhea or constipation, hemorrhoids or bleeding, giddiness headaches acidity and stomach tenderness. It recommends Green's August Flower as a cheap remedy with thousands of witnesses.
New Bryan Road cart owner B F Bell and local notices
Birth announces a daughter for Eunice Hostetter on Nov 27. Dan Roger from Williams Center visited Logan last Wednesday. A literal society formed in district No 4 last Tuesday. Warren Farnsworth moved to Haddix house in Logan. Monoah Gingery had a birthday party on Nov 28. M N Crary canvassing for a New York nursery firm selling road carts. O C Dotts and family spent Thurs and Fri in Williams Center. W O Barney holds power of attorney for Dick Arrowsmith. Hibben Cheyney filed a $10,000 false arrest suit against Koerners. Marriage at Rev David Cover residence on Nov 23 unites Eli Green and Mary Luce from Milford. ABBIE DEAN
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Bell
Bryan
Eunice Hostetter
Dan Roger
Williams
Dotts
Illiams Center
W. O. Barney
Dick Arrowsmith
Hibben Cheyney
Koerners
David Cover
Eli Green
Mary Luce
Milford
Abbie Dean
End to bone scraping reported by Harrisburg man
Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Ill says Electric Bitters cured a leg sore eight years after doctors warned of bone scraping or amputation. He used three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve and now his leg is sound and well. Sold 50 cents a bottle and Bucklen's Arnica Salve per box by Colby &
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Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Ill
Havin
Bucklen
Arnica
Colby
Cough Cure Ads Warn of Imitations and Safe Bechel Remedy
An old newspaper ad extols Dr Bigelow’s Positive Cure for coughs and throat diseases, warns against Roth imitators, and promotes G W Bechel genuine remedy with prompt cooling effect. Also mentions Acker’s English Remedy and local seller N G Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bigelow
Roth
G. W. Bechel
Acker
N. G. Woodward
Local Notes From Williams Center and Surrounding Areas
Williams Center items report social visits by Mrs. G. H. Tomlinson and Ira Pool of Butler with his companion, plus Edgerton and Ladora travel. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mavis host Frank Hemenway’s sister in Milford. Rev. Myer plans meetings in Brunersburg. Will Rowell and H. P. Dodge take over James L. Storer’s saw mill due to ill health. Dodge to move into the Eager property. Annie Garfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Tomlinson
Will Squire
George Martin
Ira Pool
Butler
Ind
Zora Fry
Edgerton
James Jones
Hugh Mills
Hugh
Ladora
Zigler
Sam Mavis
Milford
Frank Hemenway
Mr. Myers
Brunersburg
Mell Sweet
Noble Co
F. W
Will Ines
Will
Morrow Co
Will Rowell
8. P. Dodge
Bryan
James L. Storer
Golden Specific cure touted for drunkenness in old ad
An advertisement claims Dr Haines Golden Specific cures drunkenness whether light or heavy by adding to coffee or tea unseen by the drinker. It asserts permanent results and offers the Cincinnati company address. The piece also reports on Senator John Sherman’s popularity and political strength in Ohio with favorable views across parties.
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Race St. Cincinnati, O
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted as Cure
Advertisement touts Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets as a positive cure for dyspepsia digestion and flatulence. Claims relief for indigestion and related symptoms with a 25 and 50 cent price, noting trust with readers and a guarantee.
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Acker
N. G. Woodward
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W. E. Henry
Tilton
W. G. Denius
Miss Wyath
Ft. Wayne
J. E. Coburn
Joe Schull
Emmet Nelson
Farmer & Pattersons’s
H. 8. S. Society
E. M. Bilderback
Fair Association
Back Woods
Griffin
Farmers’ Institute
E. L. Mitchell
Paulding Co
Darius Green
Newville
Geo
Summerville Co
Pennsylvania
Newville U. B
Hart School House
Frank Dalrymple
Toledo
Lib Moore
Knox Co
Christian Missions
Dinius
Bloodgett
High Street
I. M. Maxwell
Waterbury
Dak
H. Harter
J.M. Ainsworth
L. E. Griffin
Pettit
J. M. Ainsworth
G. F. Knight
Robert Dorsey
John Blosser
Amos Farlow
J. T. Bushong
G. K. Otis
W. D. Wilson
M. M. Hootman
Geo, Helton
Marshal
G. F. Nichols
Speed
J. E. Coolter
Reliable Central Grocery
Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
W. S. Roop
Wm. Yarnsworth
G. F. Ward
Boston
Adams Township
Anthony Kern
Lost Creek
Williams Center
Chingo Mail
John Sherman
Sherman
Cincinnati Enquirer
Blaine
Lincoln
Sorel Foster
Colby & Scott
Uloaks
O'Brien & Connolly
Summit Street
Keystone
Lovell Mfg. Co. Ltd
Erie, Pa
Ariola
Atlantic
Pacific
Themedy
Mers
Story & Clark
Bes
Wellman
Clinton Street
Defiance, Ohio
betGen
Agent Story & Clark Organs
C. I. Morse’s Grocery
Dr. Miles
Webster
United States
Canada
United States Supreme Court
Government Printing Office
G. Ocinveld
Mass
Undertaker
Charles E. Bronson
Mortgage, Loan, and Real Estate Office
Noble Township
Defiance County
City of
Wayne Street
Jefferson Street
Good Town
Ottawa Pike
Charles E, Bronson
Holgate Avenue
Gale
Swalley & Co
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