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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1887
Page
5
An ad emphasizes plain price figures to streamline shopping during the busy Ghrostmas season. The note underscores straightforward cost presentation to attract shoppers and simplify comparisons in a crowded market.
The infant of Mr and Mrs Chas Whitney was buried Monday. Charles Bruner and Miss Lottie Roedel wed in Cleveland. Harley's corner store to move next year. Switzer Brothers exclusive sale of Jewell coal stoves. Jacob Karst becomes county commissioner aide at Morse's for oysters. Bechel's holiday stock dwindling. new goods and low prices at multiple stores. The Defiance Steam Laundry changes hands and plans overhaul. A Catholic anniversary celebration and Christmas goods promoted.
Colorful shopping blur highlights holiday merchandising at Bittners Harman Swalley Co and Morse Chas. L. Deatrick advances, with new toys and slippers. Also notes include Miss Ada Gardner wedding, a soldier relief appointment, a new Shire stallion purchase, and a Christmas lamp raffle by Tuttle Bros. plus a city mill fire loss and a distressed wagon camping family near the fair ground.
College notes record visits and activities at the Defiance institution including Mrs. W D Hill and Miss Mattie Hill, a Literary Society meeting with recitations and music, and various faculty and guest mentions. Local ads promote holiday goods at M E Heller Co and SHonField clothing, with sale notices and a public sale listing farm equipment.
Advertises dollars worth of groceries bought at retail paired with Holiday Goods Lamps and Glassware for sale by D. F. Krotz.
Frank and Jay offer hanging lamps at low prices with price calls. Harman Swalley and Co advertise dolls toys and children's goods with new stock to examine. A. L. Shleintz jewelry store lists rich ornamented watch cases in 6 16 and 15 sizes for hunting and open face designs.
Round trip tickets at one fare for travel between all points on the lines selling December 24 25 26 31 1887 and January 1 2 1888. Good for travel on sale date and return on any regular train through January 3 1888. Inquire at your nearest Ticket Agent for details.
A brief notice urges readers to consider a Christmas gift purchase and notes 335000 sold edition copies. The fragment references subscribing to a library and placing the item among treasured reads, urging careful examination and consideration.
Desirable dwelling on Wayne Street seeks quick sale with two houses and lots available. Also several additional properties on monthly payments plus late payments offered. Apply to F. L. Hay for details and terms.
Those with unsettled accounts are urged to call and pay. Accounts not settled by January 1, 1888 will be sent out for collection. Switzer & Kennast advertise long term farm loans at the lowest rate, with flexible prepayment. No life insurance required. call attorney H. G. Baxer at 181f.
Local farm papers note the Hay Estate Agency establishing a new office in Loon Frouse to serve agricultural clients. The move aligns with regional property services expanding in rural communities.
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