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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1885
Page
3
A scattered rundown of regional notes. Findlay, Lima, Defiance, and surrounding towns feature a mix of business, weather, rail and canal news, building, riots, local scandals, and society updates. Mentions include a Findlay gas heat note, roller rink plans, Tiffin building society, and local editor jests, with numerous small items on rail lines, farms, churches, and civic moves.
For the week ending February 18, 1885, transfers include H E Huffman to David Openlander land in Sherwood for 225 dollars. John Wise to Valentine Weir lots in Mark Center for 75 dollars. George Hobbs to Edgar C Hob land Desenens for 5000 dollars. N Hannah to John Mack 80 acres in Washington for 3400 dollars. John C Vollmer to G C Vollmer 40 acres in Washington for 1300 dollars. John Walters to D L Fryer 80 acres in Mark for 1000 dollars.
The new Circuit Court will hold sessions in Defiance June 1 and November 19, in Paulding June 5 and November 24, in Henry April 20 and November 17, and in Williams April 14 and November 5. See the full list of appointments in another column.
A minister in Van Wert was told by Memphis that he was appointed an agent to distribute Great South American Cuban Corn in the North, but the intended target appears to be the wrong man. Farmers are urged to guard against the scheme.
From January 1 to February 15 eight burial permits were granted. Names include William Lenhart an infant with cholera infantum, Kasper Krutsch aged 30, b elen Enos seven months two days, Anna Kothoff six years one month twenty one days, J P Killion infant aged two months seven days, James B Heatley paralyzed at sixty five years five months twenty days, and Charity Henderson colored aged forty two with consumption.
The article discusses the Fahrenheit scale created in 1620 and questions why zero was set at 32 degrees below freezing. It notes two fixed points ice melting and water boiling, suggests Fahrenheit kept his zero point a secret, and raises theories about why 180 degrees separate freezing and boiling points.
The piece reflects on Friday as the day many historic events occur in American history. It lists Columbus discovering America, the founding of St. Augustine, the Mayflower voyage and compact, Washington’s birth, Saratoga’s surrender, Yorktown’s surrender, and the move toward independence, all framed as Friday milestones.
An 19th century urging emphasizes constant salt access for horses. It argues that rock salt or a salting box in stalls prevents tail rubbing and mouth injuries, reducing the need for burns or cuts. Occasional salting is insufficient. horses lick salt multiple times daily to balance their system.
January term docket items show numerous cases with judgments, referrals, and amendments. Notable actions include verdicts for plaintiffs, default judgments, continuances, and dismissals across numerous Ohio cases, plus a local mill ad announcing new equipment and services.
The W S L & P Ry Co announces excursion tickets to Fort Wayne at 1 75 for the round trip for February 20 and 21 1885 with return restrictions after February 23rd J H Warraker is the agent guiding travel for attendees of the religious meeting.
The Legislature may abolish the law that grants temporary relief to townships for the care of the poor, forcing each township to handle its own needy or send them to the County Infirmary. Proponents say the current apportionment is unfair, with some towns drawing from the general fund while others contribute without relief. In this city the change is welcome, as it pays about a third of the poor fund and believes its share is not being used up.
Chips from Chickasaw edited by Katrina reports births to E Renz Lafay ette Conkle Newell Smith a daughter. Rawson Hutchins recovering from fever Miss Nellie Houck taking music lessons at Bryan C R Hutchins on sick list Rev A Stuckman A P McConkey sold his place to Hill ett Bryan Minnie Conkle Effie Hutchins at Farmer C F Geller at Defiance court Keller homestead to be sold after appraisal Two teams passed Chickasaw last Tuesday Cold day with heavy snow Roads impassable North and south trade a gold watch for a 6 or 7 year old horse Inquire at this office.
Last Thursday evening friends and relatives gathered at 192 Jefferson Street to witness the wedding of G W Krotz and Miss Mary Shannon. Rev M P Kinkead officiated. floral bell welcomed the couple as they received gifts from a long list of attendees including Tracy Gorman, P J Shannon, Kate Weisenburger, and many others.
William Monk visited Tiffin on business last week. A young railroad tie maker appeared at John Smith's. John P. Hall sold fat cattle to Michael Schultz of Defiance last week. A protracted meeting is underway at Wisterman with twenty people joining on probation and six by letter.
Farmer Center items report social events and small town news. Nobles, unions, and travel notes mention Emma Zeigler’s Hicksville visit, exile for Exposition in New Orleans, fox hunts postponed due to snow, and dances planned for February 20 with growing crowds if roads stay passable.
Advertisement for a universal salve claiming cures for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores teller chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by Colby & Scott at 25 cents per box.
News about town reports Kemp's Balsam for coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption showing remarkable cures. G W Bechel offers trial bottles at low cost with a guarantee to relieve and cure. Prices 50 cents and 1 dollar.
The article notes Lent as a preparation for Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, with reference to the Jake o' Lent puppet. It recalls jesting youths pelting the puppet on Ash Wednesday, a practice cited by Ben Jonson in The Tale of a Tub. It observes Lent observance today remains broadly similar to past years.
Mrs Solomon Wiss er and son John of Morenci Michigan visited last week. Miss Fiora Langdon closed her Langdon district school. L A Goodenough returned to Jewell. Willi Rumble and Dave Rasor wed at Squire Rath home with several witnesses. Rasor found verdict for defendant. A J Lewis and Willis Wissler hauled stock to Buffalo. Dave Raser helped arrest Henry Deepe for threatening assault. Winn Gier of Defiance plans to build a house and barn. Oyster suppers grow fashionable with Lap supper. Miss Lou Langdon visited west end. Langdon Sheffield visited Facmer. John Partee runs a livery stake. S E Sanford bought a team from Paulding county. A sleighing party from the city visited Jake Reids for a taffy pull that fizzled.
Hicksville notes multiple minor items including box cars derailed, Logan school closing, upcoming preaching, a death on Spencerville street, and funeral. Local commerce and residents mentioned include Lewis & Hersch, Winnegar the piano tuner, and E Ames selling property. Weather, roads, and fire protection commentaries reflect winter conditions and safety concerns.
The Evening Express offers readers a chance to receive Good Cheer or Our Country Home for one year with three months of the Evening Express in advance. Subscriptions or arrearages paid unlock free annual copies, featuring notable authors and a strong lineup. Also promotes Shiloh's Vitalizer with a guaranteed cure and local sale details.
The name is familiar nationwide as the originator of the Dr Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup, the people’s favorite remedy for coughs, consumption, and throat and lung ailments. Price 50 cents and 1.00. Sold by Colby & Scott.
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