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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1880
Page
4
Why rely on salves for skin disease relief when true cure comes from healthy blood and liver. Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla claimed to restore health. F N Lewis advertises a fine stock of holiday goods offered cheaply in the city.
A reader cautions shoppers not to buy any toys until inspecting stock at the Postoffice Nation store where items are offered at low prices. The note emphasizes shopping around before committing to purchases.
Heiler and Waterman advertise an immense stock of rubber boots and shoes in Defiance offering a best and biggest lot available at their store.
Local items cover leap year plans and winter options, church repairs and services, business partnerships, road safety at crossings, real estate demand in Defiance County, and upcoming events. Mentions include M. B. Stevens and J. C. Leevers partnership, a Presbyterian service shift, a church fair, and a social ball at the Opera House as year end activities unfold.
At a regular convocation of En-so-wae-sa Chapter No. 89 Royal Arch Masons officers were elected including High Priest F. G. Brown King Joseph Ralston Scribe E. R. Mallett Principal Sojourner L. E. Beardsley Captain of the Guard O. F. Ensign First Vice A. Tressler Second Vice J. J. Eckart Third Vice W. E. Carpenter Secretary W. H. Ralston Treasurer J. P. Ottley Sentinel Wm. Dittmer.
Transfers recorded in the Defiance Recorder's Office include Emma G Strong to Bertha G Lowe for part of lot 8 Bouton's addition at 500 dollars and numerous parcel trades in Defiance Hicksville Milford Richland and East Defiance. Amounts range from 50 to 1666 50 with properties in Arrowsmith and East Defiance additions and multiple executors transfers.
The Defiance drug store of G. W. Bechel showcases an extensive holiday display with top quality books, albums, scents, and fine gifts. The editor reports a two week window of new arrivals from Eastern markets and invites shoppers to view the stock before purchasing. A recent trip to Van Wert, Ohio highlights its fine churches, prominent businessmen, and friendly editors, enriching a positive view of the region.
The store expands with two large tables adding to a grand Christmas display featuring glass ink-stands, perfumery bottles, frames, cards, and a vast range of toys and books. A pyramidal toy table, satin boxes, photograph albums, family Bibles, and confectionery showpieces fill the space as shoppers are urged to view the display.
From Our Own Correspondent notes a breezy spell ahead and urges early Christmas tree planning. It mentions ice prospects, ship timber work, and a busy shoemaking bench with fine outputs. Mrs S Sanford of Danville NL visits W W Sanford, a timely rain boosts cisterns, and Mr Weaner remains at risk after his leg injury.
Time to manufacture Christmas presents with a busy saw mill at work. Miss Emma Vot assists Mrs Heller with housework while rumors say the stave factory may sell in spring. E A Gingery teaches at Culler School House and local temperance meetings draw crowds.
Many farmers in the area have not husked corn yet. Mrs. Francis Barrows has returned to New York. Mr. Alex Snyder visits friends in the eastern part of the state. Surprise parties are all there now, but who was surprised?
From Our Own Correspondent reports on local conditions in Squaw district. David Bercaw suffers rheumatism while Mrs Addison Kleckner visits East leaving Ad. to manage. Earnest Ensign begins Crary district school. Peter Ringer’s health declines, bedridden. Mat Hilbert family returned from Lima with pleasant memories. Merril Otis sold his Farmer township farm for 3200 to A A Sellers. Lost Creek detectives met at Arrowsmith school house. expenses for Wm Hallers horse search were paid. Next meeting set for Cicero on Dec 19. Noble Duke returns after Salt River trek. Jimpo Hanpy signs off.
A Schoonover neighborhood note reports rapid church growth as D W Downey begins Auglaize Mission meetings on Dec 6 1880. Eighteen accessions so far with new inquiries, Elder Rose of Findlay leads a productive quarterly conference and praise flows for Downey and the revival effort in Grange Hall meetings.
John March opens an oyster depot near the railroad with shell canned oysters and fresh fish. Charlie Krotz buys Mrs Parker’s corner lot on High street and plans a 44 by 100 foot brick building using 300000 bricks from Defiance. New student in district 3 a girl of eight pounds starts lessons soon. District 3 forms a literary society with weekly debates. U B church holds protracted meetings. Local residents plan Chicago shopping trips. H Mason returns from Illinois. Prof Tice predicts fair weather but cold ahead.
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