Defiance News Briefs Reflect Local Happenings
Local items mention Kie Numan’s livery stock sold at sheriff sale and commerce in Valentine trade. A squad of U.S. soldiers passed through Defiance on the Wabash en route west. Fires from a chimney near Wilhelm’s mill caused alarm. Noble township asks Squire Dow to resign as Justice of the Peace. Easter falls on the 13th this year, and hoard of valentines sold out. Capt Wynne promotes National Currency Leagues in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kie Numan
Sheriff Sale
Argyle
Express
Opera House
Democrat
Willis
Palestine
U.S
Defiance
Wabash
West
Fifer
Wilhelm
Noble Township
Squire Dow
Valentines
Wynne
Canada
Obituary Poetry Policy and Local Art Notice in Defiance
The Defiance Express announces a charge for poetry accompanying death notices and marriage notices published for free. It previews a wax cross artwork by Mrs. F G Brown and G W Bechel in Defiance. Deputy Collector W J Emmick reports 64 licensees with 54 saloons, urging a tax to curb drinking and temperance measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Brown
Knight Templars
G. W. Bechel
W. J. Emmick
Ohio
Local Personal News Highlights From Town and Visiting Folks
S. Biglow of Farmer Center was in town Friday. Ed Squires and wife visited Toledo Wednesday. Alex Rogers of Cecil visited Defiance last weekend. Frank Levy of Napoleon spent Sunday with brother Joseph. Rev. L. A. Belt preached at the Methodist church. R. G. Patton left for a brief Chicago trip last Monday. A C Henry of Ayersville assists Booth & McCullough for several weeks. L. S. Gordon of Antwerp Hub and Spoke Works visited Tuesday. Austin Barrow and Leman Mead of South Canton are visiting Lyman Langdon and friends. W. Hetch of Lockport, N.Y. bought stock sheep here this week. Mrs. C. T. Deatrick spent Sunday and Monday with Milford township parents. Fred Aschbacher and family were guests in Toledo Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Rogers
Cecil
Frank Levy
Napoleon
Joseph
L. A. Belt
R. G. Patton
Chicago
A.C. Henry
Ayersville
Messrs
Austin Barrow
Leman Mead
South Canton
N. Y
Lyman Langdon
W. (. Hetch
Lockport
C. T. Deatrick
Milford Township
Old man Lockwood faces arrest after jail escape
Eugene Lockwood alias Peter Clark was jailed in Paw Paw for boat theft, escaped with others after four weeks, and was later arrested in our city. Sheriff Thom as of Van Buren county produced a warrant. habeas corpus freed him for want of proper arrest proceedings. He returns to work as a teamster, while officials debate his innocence and cost of capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Lockwood
Mesars
I. B. Hills & Son
Thomas
van Buren County
Mich
Lockwood
Columbus
Peter Clark
Paw Paw
Decatur
Clark
John Black
Black
Fort Wayne
J.R. Shadrick
Niles Crasmyer
J.C. Backus
Smith Port
McKean County
Penn
Mr. Hills
N. L. Hills
van Buren
Agnes Wallace Villa Talent Draws Sparse Yet Loyal Support
The Agnes Wallace Villa Combination dazzled a small audience, while Miss Effie Elsler drew little encouragement and the Georgia Minstrels sold better than prior dramatic acts. Community leaders urge backing for first class entertainers to elevate local taste and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Wallace
Toledo
Ft. Wayne
Messrs. Myers & Enos
Effie Elsler
Georgia
Messrs. Myers and
Enos
Wallace-Villa
Adams Ridge Items From Our Own Correspondent
Weather is changeable with snow and mud. Sam Elgar and Charley Lendon sold fine horses to buyers from pineries of Michigan. A child of Eli Markely died from diphtheria and many are sick with colds and throat troubles. Mrs. T. B. Goddard is ill again. U B class bought neat curtains for the church. parsonage to be in Ridgeville Henry County. Henry Langle suffered a serious accident while drawing wood. he is very low under medical care by Dr Irish and Dr Harrison. Feb 17 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam, Chamberlain
Weston, Mich
Lrish
Pineries
Michigan
United Brethren
U. B
Ridgeville
Henry County
Henry Langle
Irish
Harrison
Napoleon
Local Notes From Ayersville District This Week
From Our Own Correspondent shows Grandma Fouche is poor at Mr. Thomas Ward’s residence while Mrs. J S Young battles consumption but improves. Mrs Ward and Mrs Povenmire are thought out of danger. Rev Morrisson begins a protracted meeting after Sundays service. Colds spread as an epidemic with many sick. Rev Thomas meetings closed Friday with little awakening but sound doctrine likely to help. Ayersville Sunday school officers elected including John Brechbill superintendent James Ashton Jr assistant superintendent J K Myers secretary and Al Henry chorister. Night visits reported two miles south. Vance’s theft of two bushels of flour from J Adams’ wagon house noted along with local gun hazards. Sleighing fine enabling hauling during January snow, though earlier snow left mud boats. Adams reports wearing out two thick dry runners hauling sawlogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer White
Dixixe
Hoffman & Geiger
Cowen
Enos
Walter Raleigh
Lulu Shead
Dunn
Mary Platter
May Fisher
Jessie Oliver
W. D. Hill
Second Street
ArdgHan
S. T. Sutphen
F. Harmening
J. F. Deatrick
Jas. Ralston
S. P. Shelly
P. C. Harsley
Tne Stove
W. A. Slough
F.J. Shead
C. P. Tittle
G. P. Hardy
C. T. Deatrick
Wm. Carter, Jr
Switzer & Kehnast
Hill
T.R. Carroll
Fred. le Suer
E. Saeger
R. Ehrhart
B. L. Abell
Ed.Squire
A. Minsel
J. I. Levy
Ohio
J. L. Scott
C. F. Switer
C. A. Flickinger
W. E. Carpenter
C. E. Bronson
G. L. Myers
N. G. Johnson
L. B. Peaslee
L. G. Thacker
Battle OF Perfumery
Society
G. W. Bechel
Rebecca Gleason
Ela Holston
Nettie Hooker
Tilla Karst
Dora Booth
Mary Schultz
Ollie Blymyer
Allie Kettenring
Maud Trimble
Helen Tittle
Lottie Holston
Della Bechel
Minnie Sutphen
Aggie Preisendorfer
Prof. Gessner
Returning Board
Ehrhart
Abell
Squire
Minsel
Levy
Prof
Gessner
Grandma Fouche
Thomas Ward
J. S. Young
Ward
Povenmire
Rev. Morrisson
Thomas
al. Henry
Ayersville Sunday School
John Brechbill
James Ashton, Jr
J. K. Myers
Mr. Vance
J. Adams
Adams
Independence Items from Our Own Correspondence
J Old Hops notes a valentines gift misfit and a chilly week. The school board closed classes due to mumps, while two local sportsmen hunted a skunk. Gardner is gravely ill, and Miss Rona Harris recovers from lung fever. Adelia Rohn returns from Cincinnati with a medical diploma. Butler declines, likely dropsical. Thomas Elliott completes a large brick house in Richland. Rosedale writing school ends with awards Barevies Truby and Ida Morse. Private lessons to Ida mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
Gardner
Rona Harris
Adelia Rohn
Cincinnati
Butler
Thomas Elliott
Richland Township
Krotz
Rosedale School
Barevies Truby
Ida Morse
Ida
Florida Items and Local Ventures Chronicle
The Bar and Weaver saw mill labors with large log shipments from far and near, Oliver King banking the finest canal poplar from winter storage, totaling forty to fifty thousand feet. A 12 foot log from Henry Weaver yielded 1,452 feet, while large trees persist but giants prove scarce. The piece notes school closure in Willeman district on Feb 11 79 after three months, laments neglect by officials, hints at dry goods prospects fading with Goodman Roberts leaving unpaid board bills, and jokes about local disputes. A gardener reports odd dirt in Independence orchard and rumors of stone giants, plus a humorous tale of a jamboree that ends with a near-suffocation incident and wishes for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar & Weaver
Oliver King
Henry Weaver
Willeman
C. F. Young
Florida
Goodman and Roberts
Mr. Stupe
Banks
Independence
S. Linmestall
New York
Express Correspondent Notes Local Happenings in Noble Township
From Our Own Correspondent reports district 3 school closure on the 10th. Miss Lucia Langdon returns from Chicago. The cold snap affected wood, wheat, and supplies. Local figures dispose of horses, staves manufactured, and a near death of John Larah. George Hilton teaches vocal music at Boeing school. Water scarcity blamed on empty wells and cisterns. Express anniversary marked with praise and critique of management. Noble township debates local option while criticizing conditions and celebrating the paper's third year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucia
Langdon
Chicago
E. Sandford
Allen Fry
John Larah
Death’s Door
George B. Hilton
Boeing
Carmichael
Noble Township Congress
Express
The
Defiance County
Also Mentioned on This Page
White & Blymyer
Home News
Dr. Price
C. S. Wellman
Defiance Machine Works
Dr. Harter
Bechel
Bechel’ Plug and Book Store
Dr. Marshall
Mississippi Valley
Hall
Fort Scott
Kan
Daily Monitor
E. A. Young
G. W. and
Colby & Eee m
Lawson
Colby & Scott
G. W. Bechel’s
Colby & Ares
Colby Scott
Cary & Carrolls
Mares&t
Morgan & Miller
Third Street Bridge
Booth & McCullough
Holgate
Europe
Fred la Suer
National Currency League
Capt. Wynne
St. Valentine
Frank Jarvis
Ottawa
Common Pleas Court
Jessie Hilton
Fulton County
William Gleason
Frank Korns
Charlie Elkins
Agaan
William Z. Hively
B. L. Able
James A. Blair
Albert L. Flack
Mars Township
Jacob Fraxer
Nicholas Ethan
Mark
A. C. Biglox
Mackey
Hicksville
William Trevitt
Giles H. Townsend
Washington Township
W. C. Hal
Frank P. Fifer
Fred. W. Hosemier
H. Hosemier
Delaware
Laura B. Wilson
Jacob Karst
Edwin Phelps
Charles Seymour
Indiana
Wallace-Villa Company
S. S. Biglow
Farmer Center
Squires
Fred. Aschbacher
A.J. Emmick
U. S. Revenue
Bechel’s
A. J
Henry Seither
A. Bruner & Co
Leither
Bruner & Co
Morris Holston
van Wert Stave Company
Our City
H. G. Stouder
van Wert
Holston
Walter Nash
Nath
Mass
Nash
Presbyterian
Adam Minsel
the Episcopal Fair
Steve
F. J. Shead
Miss Oliver
Miss Hooker
Miss Platter
Miss Karst
Miss Schultz
Scott
Switzer
Flickinger
Carpenter
Bronson
Myers
Johnson
Peas- Tee
Doll
Meviey
Adams Ridge
North West
Brunersburg
Cary & Carroll
Cary & Carroll's
Hysons
Valentia
Cary & Carroll’s
Ayer
Dr. J. C. Ayer & CO
Lowell, Mass
Practical and Analytical Chemists
Butts
Exraa Brace
Booth & McCullough, the Grocers
Defiance, Ohio
Lawson Chemical Co
Cleveland
Wabash & Western
Wabash Railway
N. Haven
Gar Creek
Woodburn
Neapolis
W. Houtee
Monclovan
S. Toledo Miami
Everett
Atiane
Expres
Gil Colton
Liberty
Okolona
Jewels
B&o
Elmwood
Emerald
Antwerp
J.H. Whittaker
Prige
Jamaica
E. Manfre
St. Louis
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