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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1887
Page
1
S. F. Hogue A M M D pres announces three courses Collegiate Teacher and Business with diplomas for completion. Students may enter any time and courses may be taught alone or in combination.
A roundup from Hicksville recalls high school events including a literary entertainment at the Opera House, a G A R camp fire, and a debating society discussion on emigration restrictions. It covers road damage from high waters, local business changes, church services, and civic issues including tax concerns over a proposed bridge.
Local notes describe heavy rains, high water, and floods along the Maumee and nearby creeks. People face illnesses like measles and flu while community events, burglaries, baptisms, and accidents are reported, including a fatal timber accident and a child’s birth.
The freshet caused record flooding with bridges swept away and roads washed out near Cicero, Urary, and Edgerton. Farmers lost logs and flood gates while the Crary schoolhouse debate asked what is the greatest evil as water rose higher than in thirty years. A town rumor noted a wise man who removed his eyes, then healed them with Salvation Oil.
Measles continue to trouble local residents including John Byers who trades horses. Old Mr. Moat and Miss Susie Beagle remain ill with measles while Farmer School closes. A masquerade in Farmer is planned for the 22nd and Jam Shirky sells his farm south of Farmer for 1600 dollars.
Hall's Catarrh Cure touted as the only positive cure for catarrh, claimed to act through the blood and mucus surfaces. Proponents offer a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure, with testimonials available and packets sold by Druggists for 75 cents.
Dr Haynes Golden Specific claimed to cure drunkenness by adding to coffee or tea without the drinker's knowledge. The device was said to produce a permanent cure for moderate drinkers and alcoholics with no harm, with thousands becoming temperate. Also notes two fires in Blue Creek, Mr Beck's house and Chas Dopp's residence, bedding destroyed.
Mrs. B. F. Bell suffers neuralgia while Miss Katie Light writes of improvement. Mrs. Washington Thompson broke a leg in a fall. The dog that bit Miss Ida Hopkins has been killed. Ira Poper buys 30 acres from the Wa. Pierce farm for 1000 dollars. Election last Thursday saw 66 votes with 56 for Meredith. Elmer Potts visited Defiance for Dr. Aldrich’s opinion on his illness. Mrs. Dan Boyer and Mrs. F. Wolford enjoyed a farewell sleigh ride to Logan 40 to visit relatives. A board of election meeting Saturday had no business due to a quorum issue. Lightning struck the residence of W. O. Barney last Thursday evening causing chimney and stove damage and smoke filling the house. their child slept through it. The chimney and one stove sustain damage. a wooden-legged stove adds to the debris.
Prof H T Lupton of Vanderbilt University Tenn declares Darby's Prophylactic Fluid a superior disinfectant and detergent for preventing Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria. He urges thorough prompt use to destroy contagion from skin and mucous membranes and to disinfect affected areas.
James Smith of Hector visits the vicinity while N A Boutelle remains ill with hopes for recovery. Mrs John Brechbill and Mrs Hattie Myers suffer health issues and property moves. Rev P M Orth begins Mt Calgary meetings delayed by illness and weather. Henry Wolf wed Sarah Smith with many friends’ good wishes. Hedges plans a spring building boom plus a new church and depot. Ads recommend Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup and Hop Plaster for pains.
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