Hicksville Department Notes Local Visits and Business Listings
Hicksville department columns list visits by Mr and Mrs Dickon to Edgerton for the Farmers Institute, Julius Straus in Portland Indiana, and local ads for Brown Behne furniture, barbers Nelson & Schull, and housekeeping outfits. It reports on church matters, school illnesses, a large oyster supper, a house and furniture updates, and weather notes with poems and local humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickon
Edgerton
Farmers’ Institute
Julius Straus
Portland
Ind
Nelson & Schull
Lily
Stryker
Brown & Behne
Logan
Claude
Edgreton
Hicksville
Sheridan Rose
W. O. Hughes & Co
Blodgett & Son
Undertakers
Balmers
High St
Ananias
Brown & Behne’s
Mr. Hendricks
Bobby
Local notes and obituaries from Defiance county 1888
Sickness and sleighing affect business as Elmer Spahr and Dr Hartshorn recover. Masonry material for Pleasant Point school is on the ground. Mr. and Mrs. Lintz host guests in Milford township. Converts grow at Lick Creek Bethel and Olive Branch. Wash Dean travels to Indiana. Eliza beth Doll dies at 83 years 9 months 10 days, funeral held January 24 with Rev. Robison. interment at Lintz cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Spahr
Pleasant Point School House
Hartshorn
D. B. Lintz
Milford Township
Pete Kyle
Lick Creek Bethel
Olive Branch
Wash Dean
Ferrer
DeKalb County
Ind
Indiana
Elizabeth Doll
John Campbell
Robison
Lintz Cemetery
Old physician offers free remedy recipe by mail
A retired East India missionary physician claims a simple vegetable remedy cures consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous disorders. He offers to send the recipe with directions in German French or English free of charge to any reader who writes with a stamp to W A Noyes 149 Powers Block Rochester New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
W. A. Noyes
Rochester
N.Y
Acker's English Remedy Sold by N. G. Woolward
The advertisement claims Acker's English Remedy cures various childhood illnesses including colds cough croup and whooping cough and promises a positive guarantee. Sold for sale by N. G. Woolward and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
N. G. Woolward
Eclipse and weather notes in local items around Edgerton area
Local notices report illnesses and daily routines including Mr Unger bailing hay for E Farmer, Orlando Ralston visiting J Reeder, John Deardorf hauling logs to Hicksville, and families on sick lists. A total moon eclipse occurred last Saturday though unseen. The Irish Orphan column jokes about an orphan pig carried home as a pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Unger
Edgerton
E. Farmer
Orlando Ralston
Brunersburg
J. Reeder
John Deardorf
Hicksville
Hans Cleland
Daniel Ridenour
Claude
Cicero Corto
Shiloh's Cure Sold by Bechel Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims TuHar Hackmna Coven can be cured quickly by Shiloh's Cure with a Bechel sales guarantee. The note asserts available treatment and marketing claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
G. W. Bechel
Bechel
Local Notices and Obituary Overview
Crop and community news from Crawford and nearby counties includes residents visiting Indiana and Napoleon, teachers at local schools, and Elm logs flowing to a stave factory. Irvin Patton of Jewell died January 27 1888 aged 29 years 1 month 17 days. funeral by Rev Howey at Independence church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Shoemaker
Napoleon
Mary
Dell Young
W. A. Schmaltz
Mary Young
Irvin Patton
Jewell
Brother Patton
U. B. Church
Howey
Independence Church
Death
Acknowledges Merit of Simmons Liver Regulator
Dr. D. W. Atkinson of Siloam Springs Arkansas acknowledges physician prejudice against proprietary medicines but praises Simmons Liver Regulator after five years of use. He reports patient praise and consistent good results, noting no more popular medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Atkinson
Siloam Springs
Ark
Simmons
Local Notes From Sharon Items
Mr. Evans is putting up ice. Mrs. B Scott and others are on the sick list. T H Mansfield and L Mansfield are putting up ice. Lorenzo Smith and Conrad Doenges’ youngest daughter are ill. T H Mansfield took a trip to Continental. William Barnsberger and wife plan Toledo move in spring. Altha Hall and Agnus Vanvlerah were in Continental last Saturday. Thomas Cassady has a fourteen pound boy. Miss Vanvlerah teaches in Hall district for another month. Mt Zion Church protracted meeting continues with good progress. A son of Mr Gretz injured by log chain while loading new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Grant
L. W. Mansfield
Conrad Doenges
T. H. Mansfield
Continental
William Barnsberger
Toledo
Altha Hall
Agnus Vanvlerah
Thomas Cassady
Miss Vanvlerah
Hall
Mt. Zion Church
Gretz
Nee
Mapes
Findlay
William Davis
Schultz
Amanda Mattocks
Illinois
Arba Tubbs
Richards
Texas
James Turner
Defiance
Harr
C.B. Hoadley
Shrimplin and Son
Minera & Miller
Stryker
Warfield
Robinett
Claude
Okolona
Smith
Moon eclipse noted and local notices listed
The fragment records a moon eclipse question and a series of local items. People named include Lusie Miller Logan Church George Osman Miss Alice Chilcote Miss Lide Otis Oxenrider Haskin farm Jonas Miller Rosa Miller J O Rose Lewis Cole Edna Hulbert Francis Cover Lillie Countryman Henry Cover E H Otis Jr. Debates canceled next meeting and health trip mentions appear among community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lide E. Otis
Ladies’ Home Journal
Oxenrider
Haskin Farm
Wm. C. Cheney
Wayne County
Ohio
Henry Steckley
Garrett, Ind
Jonas Miller
Rosa Miller
J. O. Rose
Hicksville
Lewis Cole
Cicero
David Cover
Francis Cover
Lillie Countryman
Milford
E. H. Otis, Jr
Colby
Wis
Henry Cover
Edna Hulbert
Judge Patton and the late Secretary Stanton
Hicksville News reports Judge Patton spoke on Edwin M. Stanton before Pittsburgh Bar Association, praising Stanton’s war leadership and independence. Accounts note Patton’s age and vigor, his friendship with Stanton, and plans to publish a Stanton biography drawing on letters and reminiscences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicksville
Judge Patton
Bar Association of
Pittsburgh
Rowin M. Stanton
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Benjamin Patton
Ohio
Pittsburgh Bar Association
Edwin M. Stanton
Patton
Stanton
Polk
Wheeling
Washington
Lincoln
Brapton
Grier
President Lincoln
Grant
Chattanooga
Allegheny County
Bar Association
United States
Ewing, Magee
Ite
L Hicksville News
Startling Heart Facts Promote Dr Miles Cure
Physiologists say each heart contraction exerts fifty pounds of force, summing to 3,600 per minute and 5,184,000 pounds per day. If you feel breathless, fluttering, pain, faint spells, swollen ankles, or other symptoms, consult Dr Miles New Cure available at N G Woodward's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
N. G. Woodward
Healing properties of Darbys Prophylactic Fluid
An advertisement extols Darbys Prophylactic Fluid for accidents Burns scalds cuts and wounds claiming prompt use relieves pain promotes healing and prevents erysipelas gangrene and proud flesh with cleansing effects curing obstinate ulcers boils carbuncles and running sores. Also a quip notes a lawyer will lay down the law only once he gets hold of it.
Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets Offered for Sale
Advertisement notes Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia indigestion and constipation. Provides price 25 and 50 cents and seller N. G. Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker’s
N. G. Woodward
Sherwood Notes and Local Social Roundup
Mrs. Nancy Beaupre visits sister Sarah Rock. Grant sleighing parties report full loads last week. Revs Spangler and Huffman preached at the Reformed church Sunday. A grand birthday party celebrated Samuel Sausman’s 70th anniversary with a sumptuous supper. P O S of A plans Washington’s Birthday event with three speakers and a avond banquet at the hall with West Unity Lodge No. 67 attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Sausman
Washington
West Unity Lodge No. 67
A Gift for All Trial Bottles of Dr King’s Discovery
A limited time offer invites all to test Dr. King’s New Discovery for coughs colds consumption and lung ailments. Call Colby & Co’s Drug Store to obtain a free trial bottle and learn about larger bottle pricing at one dollar.
Acker's Baby Soother Offered For Colic Teething Ailments
S that are fretful, vish, Babies cross, or troubled with Windy Colic, Teething Pains, or Stomach Disorders, can be relieved at once by using Acker's Baby Soother. It contains no Opium or Morphine, hence is safe, Price 25 cents, Sold by or safe by N. G. y Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
N. G. Y Woodward
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. E. Henry
C. E. Warner
J. N. Blair
Kate Reaser
Pettit
Brookville
B. S
E. M. Pettit
Nina
E. Gingrich
New Baltimore
Anchor Mills
Nettie Ackley
Stella Nichols
Olive LaRue
Metz
Ida Correll
Elma Forder
Georgia Brown
Dora Batchelor
Anna Meek
Kate Meek
Prof
Lutz
Decipulus
Brooksville and Vicinity
John Herriman
G. F
Partee
John Hanna
Argola
Tiffin Township
T. E. Snyder
Evansport
Asa Toberen
Cameron
R. B. Cameron
McClellan Yarlett
Washington Township
Bryan
Patent Office
Longfellow
Mr. Longfellow
Republic of Republics
Brooksville
Tiffin
Delaware and Noble Townships
Christopher Brookeiser
Bellfountaine Road
H. G. Baker
I’. X. Pfeiffer
Stotler Avenue
Lost Creek
F. M. Patton
Samuel Easley
Crawford County
Uriah
Jackson Shasteen
Wood County
George Robbinett
Sharon
Mr. Evans
Mrs. B. Scott
Lorenzo Smith
Florida
Lusie Miller
Alice Chilcote
Fulton Eee
Geo. W. Bechel
Eliza Fister
Cottage Park
Mary Brubaker
J. C. Hilton
F. Speiser
Helfrick Brothers
Wood &c
Brice Hilton
W. Kehnast
A. Kehnast
Mesdames Tartram
Grundy
Adams Township
Bro. W. E. Henry
R. A
Figley
Dennis
Buntsville
Blair
Deacon Jones
North Richland
Alice Morris
Cora Kinner
Weible
Great West
Willis Fallers
Charlie Morris
Arthur
The
Corporation of Oakwood
Dow
Owens
S. Bell
Bill Moyer
Oakwood
John Karns
Sproul Place
Défiance County
Frank
Fernando Wood Mansfield
Owl’s Nest
E. A. Budd
Paulding
James
Bill Austin
Mississippi
Boyd & Co
Pine Woods
McDonald
Bausman Bros
Dayton
F. M. Wade
Nickel Plate Railroad
William Heller
Charlie Miller
Jake Keck
Samuel Wilson
M. Holston
Defiance Paper Mills
Emery Elliott
Frank Dunbar
Ella Young
Wm. Robinson
Ridgeville
Wm. Palmer
Thachehrs
Colby & Scott’s Drug Store
Sherwood
Nancy Beaupre
Sarah Rock
Spangler and
Huffman
Reformed Church
Nimrod
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