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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1884
Page
4
Subscribers in arrears are urged to settle by January 1 1885 with Frank C. Culley signing the notice. The column reports on local business ads, theater reviews for Alvin Joslin, and remarks on railroad travel to New Orleans, Defiance cement, a judge’s retirement, and other community items including a performance by Charles L. Davis at the Grand.
The undersigned firms of Defiance have agreed to close their places of business all day on Christmas, December 25. Krotz & Morse, Q. Fairbanks, Rogers & Booth, Carroll & Co, Fillmore Krotz, Paul Flager, Wm. Martin, Viers & Hilton, Alonzo Krotz, Watkins & Chamberlain, J. Wisterman, Feindel & Hammond, Schultz Brothers, M. B. Gorman, J. B. Weisenburger.
A reader shares observations on Emmet County Michigan describing its northern location, rolling terrain, forests, soils, and crops. Wheat oats and corn yield well with fruits like plums grapes and cherries noted as promising. The writer expresses optimism about apple cultivation and promises more notes later.
Died on Dec 7 Mrs Ella Palmer Auglaize township. Bill Ransler’s corn crib collapsed last week letting his crop in the mud. Potters of North Ridge looked for a farm to buy. Grandmother Wells ill at daughter Mrs George Vencer near Junction. Paulding Gazette improved under new editor. Sawmills to shut down as logs exhausted. Oyster supper at Mrs Ann Morris reported a good time. Bob and Henry Frederick erect barn for Christopher Breckler. Demand for business boom noted after election. Columbia ill with consumption. J B Wibel imitates Demmies, crib painted red by Bob Frederick Oakwood. Bill Ransler offering farm for sale cheap. Miss Lottie Doenges, Auglaize township teacher, disciplined a boy. father confronted Miss with revolver. directorate found punishment just. Warrant sworn. Pickering jailed awaiting grand jury. Buntsville ghost tale ignites scare at Mary Lines murder site. Skeptic exposed to specter reports eerie sensations then retreat. Residents invited to stay overnight to investigate. Veteran.
The passage quotes Section 6961 detailing hunting restrictions and penalties. It lists open seasons for quail, prairie chicken, turkey, ruffled grouse, pheasant, teal, mallard, wood duck and other waterfowl, plus penalties of fines from five to twenty-five dollars and up to thirty days imprisonment for violations.
The Defiance County and Evening Express promote a deal for 1885. Subscribers paying in advance receive the American Farmer free for a year. those paying now get the magazine free for 1885. The publication by E A K Hackett of Fort Wayne targets farmers, dairymen, gardeners and households, promising practical farming and family reading.
The B. & Co announces reduced round trip tickets on the Trans-Ohio Division starting November 23. Tickets to Christmas travel may return through January 2, with options on December 24 25 30 31 and January 1. Posters and station agents provide details.
A series of land transfers and quit claims are listed across Defiance and nearby townships. Transactions include parcels in Defiance, Milford, Mark, Tiffin, Highland, and Richland townships with prices ranging from $1 to $500. An advertisement by A L Schlientz promotes a stock of goods in a separate column.
The Horror Express institutes in Hicksville drew strong interest from teachers and locals. Miss Eva Wonsettler led organ music as the program ran smoothly despite poor weather. C. W. Prettyman chaired in President Bercaw’s absence and attendees voted to hold another session on February 7, 1885.
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