Christmas Services At Grace Episcopal Church
Next Thursday Christmas Day divine services will be held at Grace Episcopal church at 10 30 a m with the subject The Christmas Spirit All invited and special invitation to the ladies of the Industrial institution The Grace Church Sunday School will hold its Christmas tree on Tuesday after Christmas day the 30th at 7 o clock p m in the church Friends of the school parents and the public are invited to attend.
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Grace Episcopal Church
Industrial Institution
Grace Church
Vick's Floral Guide tops winter seed catalogs
Snow falls as winter endures and seed catalogs appear. Vicks Floral Guide leads the pack with solid merit and popular affection, followed by Seedlings in vegetables and flowers, and the Illustrated Magazine guiding garden matters. James Vick of Rochester will mail the Floral Guide for 10 cents, deductible if seeds are later purchased.
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Vick
Illustrated Magazine
James Vick
Rochester
N. Y
New Year Thought on Profanity and Self Control
A professor suggests starting a conversation with a non swearing man to curb profanity. Observing his superiority and the awkwardness of coarse language, the speaker notes that one's own swearing fades as manners improve. The lesson urges self discipline and refined speech.
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Professor Swing
Lima
Court House
Round trip tickets to New Orleans offered by W S L and P Ry
The W S L & P Ry Co offers round trip tickets to New Orleans valid for 40 days at 23.25 dollars and 33.90 dollars if extended to June 1. Direct route with no omnibus transfers. Agent J H Wurraxer promotes the sale.
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New Orleans
J. H. Wurraxer
Bohemian Oats Sparks Local Debate Over Investment
A farmer letter warns fellow agriculturists to scrutinize a Bohemian oats investment after a reader claims a lawyer endorsed it and urges buying only from trusted agents. W P Santorp invites critics to view his supporting papers at his office.
Resolution of Respect for F C Higgins Odd Fellows Brother
Fort Defiance Lodge No 134 I O O F held a special meeting December 21 1884 and unanimously adopted a preamble and resolutions mourning the death of Brother F C Higgins. The lodge notes his aid to the needy and distressed, his service to the fraternity, and extends sympathy to his family. Resolutions to be recorded and transmitted to the family and city papers by committee O A Frick A Vieri C M Browne.
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Fort Defiance Lodge
Wueregas
F.C. Higgins
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
F. C. Higgins
O. A. Frick
A. Vieri
C. M. Browne
Arrival of trains at GOING Eas Lightning Express
Train arrivals listed include Lightning Express No 2 Through Express No 6 Atlantic Express No 4 Accommodation, detailing schedule and platform notices for passenger service.
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St. Louis
Pacific Express
Arrears Notice and Local News Roundup
Subscriptions in arrears must be settled by January first 1885. Fire at Crosby House noted as a false alarm. Holiday excursion rates offered by B&O and Wabash. Local society notes include Stanley Jones and George Gardner visiting Napoleon friends. Various short reports on weather, schools, firms, and community events in Defiance and surrounding counties.
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Crosby House
The
Wabash
Stanley Jones
George Gardner
Napoleon
Morgan & Miller Produce Dealers
Morgan
Real estate transfers and quit claims in Defiance area
Weekly record shows deeds and quit claims dated to Dec 23 1884. Notable transactions include Cheyney to Wilder for 80 acres in Farmer and 150 acres to Gardner, several city lots in Defiance, and Milford lands. Amounts range from 100 to 4,000 dollars, with multiple transfers among Wilder, Deatrick, Snyder, Coy, Blue, and others.
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Recorder's
Charles A. Cheyney
Jermiah Wilder
Farmer
Oria I. Cheyney
Jeremiah Wilder
Tracy Alexander
George Bolser
Delaware
G. W. Deatrick
J. F. Deatrick
Defiance
Daniel Poorman
Absalom Snyder
Milford
Hugh Mills
Ida J. Gardner
Sebastian Schroeder
Frank Smith
George W. Fuller
James A. Blue
Frank Coy
Albert Coy
Wm. Sproul
W. E. Marcellus
B and O Round Trip Tickets Offer Holiday Savings
Perfect Facilities on the B and O extend holiday greetings with round trip tickets at reduced rates across the Trans-Ohio Division. Tickets go on sale December 23 and remain valid for return until January 24. Posters and station agents provide details.
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Creali
How to Resuscitate A Drowned Person in Case of Drowning
A city gentleman with lake island experience recounts a revival method. After recovery, position the body face down on a log, kneel astride, press the sides, then turn and repeat with the back and ribs. Alternate chest pressure until breathing returns, with brandy offered to aid recovery. This historical note stresses rapid, repeated manual chest work and airway opening.
Noble Township notices and local updates
Open winters are going out of fashion as Wesley Kinsig buys a new wagon and P Partee with son acquire a circular wood saw. W H McAuly teaches in Garber district while James Romine leads Roebing's saw mill. Tile workers finish their last kiln session last Saturday. Miss Gertie Richardson of Canton New York returns after a four month visit. Mrs Frank Partee is listed as sick.
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Wesley Kinsig
W. H. McAuly
Garber
James Romine
Roebing
Gertie Richardson
Canton N. Y
Frank Partee
Misdirected gun concerns at Auglaize township school
A teacher at Auglaize township school faced a revolver carried by Mr. Pickering's son. The boy refused to surrender the weapon until after classes, while the principal and directors intervened. The teacher did not punish the student, despite earlier reports. The writer confirms no bias and notes the episode occurred during a snowbound week.
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John Spencer
Lottie Deeages
Auglaize
Pickering
Mr. Pickering
Hicksville Items show wedding plans and local notes
Miss Nora Farmer traveled to Toledo on business and has resigned as Hicksville teacher. The Getrost farm near Hicksville is for sale as John Getrost plans a Southern Kansas prospecting tour. Wedding speculation rises from a December 17 1884 match at Mansfield. Sickness is rare, church services are planned, and locals debate sleigh safety.
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Nora Bene
Nora Farmer
Toledo
Getrost
Hicksville
John Getrost
Kansas
East High Street
M. BE. Parsonage
Mansfield
Ohio
Wesley Batchelor
Pluto Furnace Promises Cheap Heating for Buildings
If you want your house store room or church heated with hot air put in the Pluto Furnace made by the Defiance Machine Works. They will heat your building at less cost than any other system now in use.
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Defiance Machine Works
Free American Farmer offer to subscribers of Defiance County Press
The Defiance County and Evening Express announce a special deal for readers. Any subscriber paying through Jan 1 1885 or in advance for 1885 will receive the American Farmer free for a year, with EyEnrina Express subscribers paying three months in advance also eligible for a year free at a 25 cent extra. The American Farmer is a sixteen page agricultural magazine by E A K Hackett of Fort Wayne Indiana, aimed at farmers, stock breeders, dairymen, gardeners and households. It promotes profitable farming and family improvement and is not yet widely available. The offer ends January 1 and will be withdrawn after that date. The American Farmer normally costs one dollar per year.
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Weekly Express
American Farmer
EyEnrina Express
E. A. K. Hackett
Fort Wayne
Ind
Failure at Holgate closes leading dry goods firm
The Holgate dry goods house S Zarbaugh & Co. was compelled to assign Thursday last to Col. His Song of Fostoria. The firm, largest in town, faced liabilities unknown as weather and hard times shrank sales. Citizens hope for adjustment and swift resumption, noting the owners’ honesty and community trust.
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8. Zarbaugh & Co
Holgate
Fostoria Democrat
Kinsey
Presbyterian
C. A. Flickinger
Board of Public Works
Defiance
Belle Culley
EvEgine Express
Toledo Post
S. Zarbaugh & Co
Holgate Times
Sol. Zarbaugh & Co
Col. Hissong
Fostoria
Sarger Place
Cleveland Fellows
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C. L. Deatrick & CO
Vick’s Floral Guide
Farmer Sanford
Eprox Express
W. P. Santorp
O. F
Defiance County Express
Frank C. Culley
First
Clinton Streets
Wabash, St. Louis and
Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
New York Fast Line
Washington and Baltimore
Baltimore & New York Express
Chicago Fast Line
Chicago Express
Chicago Mail
B. L. Abel
Barbers of Defiance
Karst & Tenzer
J. H. Brigham
Ohio Grange
Virgil Morse
Chauncey
Northwestern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Tiflin
Weather Bureau
C. W. Prettyman
Thomas
W. P. Sanford
Fred. C. Higgins
J. L. Scott
North East
Higgins
Columbus
Alvin Joslin
Myer’s
Presbyterian Church
Norwalk
van Wert
Bob Ingersol
Noble Township and Vicinity
Nemo
P. Partee and Son
Powells Creek
Sharon Church
Gent
Fialf Price
Kkittner Bros
Alberts
Cleveland
Institute
Case Library
Postoffice
Candy & Toy
Tien ——Siday
Carroll & CO
Hl. M. Sigler
Crockery Store
Masons
China
Albert
United States
Dr. Albert
Mit
P. O. Box
Clinton Street
Noriag Trade
Clinton St
Switzer & Kehnast
Express
Defiance County
Evening Express
Cali
Nefiance Machine Works
Babbitt
Beltino
Bible
COR. Perry
Third Streets
J. Ti. Warraker
Praire
Ayer
Bosanko
Dr. Bosanko
Colby Scott
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