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Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1880

Page

3

Local Ads Promote Spring Suits and Goods in Defiance

Schlagle Schwinger and Schwable advertise fresh spring and summer suit fabrics for all ages, with Harvey's leading a line of new goods, including elegant Hamburg Edging. Brides and ladies, Oysters and teas from Cary Carroll and Baltimore Bakery, along with exclusive dress guides and sewing school notices, populate the Defiance market. Eclectric Oil from Thomas and G W Bechel round out the offerings.

Schlagle & Schwable Harvey’s Hamburg

Defiance notes and city hall mud jokes in 1890s column

Local chatter from Defiance chronicles the mud of winter, plans for street improvements and a new city hall, a lecture series opening, and social notes. Citizens discuss taxes, public works, and local events while mentioning politics, schools, and the lumbering press.

Prof Blakeslee to Give Grand Concert at Napoleon

Prof Blakeslee will present a grand concert at Napoleon next Tuesday evening, delivering a showcase of music from a seasoned performer in a local venue, inviting residents and patrons of the arts to attend.

Blakeslee Napoleon M. E. Church S. H. Blakeslee Hart School A. Mann Clarkssville Milford Center

Demand for pleasant rental homes in Defiance grows

Defiance has rapidly increased in population and wealth over the past decade. While new business houses open weekly and attract families from elsewhere, the city longs for twenty five well kept rental homes. Business men seek homes with pleasant surroundings, not huts, and investors are urged to seize the opportunity.

Paulding Harley Brother Ohio Defiance

City Hall vs Streets in Defiance

A Defiance Express discussion shows business leaders favor street improvements over building a city hall. Readers are urged to press the council for bonds of 15 to 20 years to fund roads, arguing streets should take priority for local industry and growth.

Weismantle Adam Wilhelm D. B. Ternaull John Crowe J. H. Bevington A. Flickinger G. H. Palmer Lima City Hall Express Counscil

Twin boys born among arrivals at Lingles home

Among arrivals a pair of twin boys are noted at Mr Benjamin Lingles home. Strong talk circulates about buying a bell for the M E church, which is hoped will move beyond mere talk.

Benjamin Lingles M. E. Church

Town News Briefs Highlight Local Developments

Roads muddy as community notes several plans. Thomas McFeeters returns to the township. Grange No. 1279 plans a new hall in spring. Mrs. S K Beattie injured her arm. Mrs. S Brunet and Mr. F Wilhelm are sick. A local girl owns a nearly thousand-piece quilt. Residents plan a cheese factory via joint stock, shares at $25. Christian Vollmer reports a cold but pleasant visit home. Washington township considers a town hall and graded school. Barn building prep by Archibald Robertson Adam Waitcomb Perry Moon Andy Mauk Henry Lore Ed Cory and B D Lintz.

Thomas McFeeters M. E S.K Beattie S. Brunet F. Wilhelm Christian Vollmer Washington Township Archibald Robertson Adam Waitcomb Perry Moon Andy Mauk Henry Lore Ed. Cory B. D. Lintz

West Milford School Closed Last Friday

A compact notice notes West Milford school closed last Friday while Valentine circulations and social chatter hint at upcoming township candidates. John Ames plans to raise a barn frame soon as weather prospects suggest a fair week.

West Milford John Ames

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