The Turn of the Tide and Local News in Defiance
Local notices report spring shows and politics near. theater ads for The Turn of the Tide at Myers Opera House with reserved seats at Bechel's. Defiance College of Music opens March 18. Capel infanticide verdict, Emma Tracy sentenced to three years. a fire at a barn near Martin's store prevented wider damage.
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Defiance College of Music
Opera House
Myers’ Opera House
Napoleon
Maumee
Anna Havighurst
Ella Kahlo
Toledo
P. Kettenring
Lima
Amateurs postpone play Turn of the Tide to 26th
The Monumental Association backs an amateur production of the comedy drama Turn of the Tide in three acts rescheduled from the 22nd to the 26th. Cast includes Jonas Aldrich H. S. Bassett Clyde Captain of Pirates W. Mulligan Aunt Rebecca Aldrich Kate Rowland Susie Aldrich Dollie Gibson Lillian Lacy Ollie Culley Belle Culley and others. Tickets 50 and 35 cents with reserved seats at former price at Bechels. Sale opens Saturday evening.
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Bechel’s
Monumental Association
Amatuuers
Amatuers
Bechels
City Council Adopts Gas Price Ordinance and Plans Fire Lot Purchase
Regular City Council meeting chaired by Abell on Feb 19 adopts the gas price ordinance after three readings. The Frost plot is referred to the street committee while Abell Thien and the Clerk form a committee to contract with Spangler to purchase corner lot 3d and Perry for Fire Department use. Miller and Lewis are named to hire a second hauling team for engine responses. The meeting adjourned.
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Abell
Frost
Thien
Spangler
Perry Streets
Miller
Lewis
Local Minstrel Romance Ends in Reunion
A city girl ran off with an Orleans minstrels end man after meeting him at her mother's home. She left with about 35 dollars, then her mother followed and persuaded her to return home. The incident ends with a hopeful note for the girl's growth.
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Orleans
Cork
Missing Hardware Merchant John Diehl Possibly Fled or Hidden
Reported disappearance of John Diehl a retail hardware man in the city after he left home at 4 am with only boots pants and overcoat. His brother C Diehl’s firm faced $7000 assets and about $5000 liabilities as sheriff seized stock Friday to pay creditors amid fears for Diehl’s fate.
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John Diehl
C. Diehl
Died at 3 years Georgie Blymyer in Defiance
Georg Sheets, youngest son of W G and Susan A Blymyer, died Feb 14 1884 at 11 4 p m from diphtheria. The community shares the grief of the bereaved parents as they mourn their loss and the bright hope he represented.
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Georgr Sheets
W. G
Susan A. Blymyer
Georgie
Real Estate Transfers Filed at Recorder's Office
Transfers during the past week include George Reeder to Albert and Frank Coy 40 acres in Milford for 1500 dollars. Ralph Reeder and Eliza Reeder to Albert and Frank Coy also 80 acres in Milford for 1500 dollars. Ellen A Cheney to Sylvester A Hall lot 137 East Defiance for 1500 dollars. Henry Dorider to Henry W Dicus acre in Defiance for 200 dollars. Elizabeth Coyle to Mary Laughlin lot 22 in Defiance for 800 dollars. Henry W Dicus to Frederick Hoodapre am acre in Defiance for 180 dollars. Sarah Lenebrink to Henry Deepe 40 acres in Tiffin for 6250 dollars.
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Recorder's Office
George Reeder
Albert
Frank Coy
Milford
Ralph Reeder
Eliza Reeder
Ellen A. Cheney
Sylvester A. Hall
East Defiance
Henry Dorider
Henry W. Dicus
Elizabeth Coyle
Mary Laughlin
Frederick Hoodapream
Sarah Lenebrink
Henry Deepe
Tiffin
Defiance City Proclaims Diphtheria Containment Rules
Defiance Ohio February 16 1884 mayor J F Deatrick issues proclamation after diphtheria cases. Excludes nonhousehold children from premises at appearance of case and requires private funerals if death occurs. Fumigation and cleansing of room bed and clothing of deceased required.
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Defiance
Board of Health
J. F. Deatrick
Powells Creek Powders
Clark Spencer left last Wednesday for parts unknown. W A Crowe's horses ran away last Saturday and reached the barn after a few minutes at twenty miles per hour. No one hurt though the horses were bruised. F A Harmer, Powells Creek grocer, bought goods in Defiance worth one hundred fifty dollars to be sold in ten days.
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F. A. Harmer
Powells Creek
Defiance
Carroll & Co
F. Harmer
Farmer Center Items and Local News Roundup
Grandmother Bercaw is sick. L Griswold buried his youngest child last Friday. Harry Ramsey and C Krabill Sundayed in Defiance. Ensign returned from Chicago. Ramsey bought a horse from William Price for 150 dollars. Missouri Bowker and R Ensign wed Thursday. Will Barr and sister visited grandfather William Martin. Hootmans and Hendershots Sundayed with Wilson Nicholls. Mrs Fritz near death Wednesday night but improved. Mrs Weldon Hill and Clara visiting Hicksville. Homer Bowker family visiting Stackhouse. Young people gathered at J Squire’s for social. Aden Stones improving after friends got him wood. Dance and oyster supper at Mote hall on 22nd. Rev Spangler and wife visited Edgerton. Misses Palm and Fisher and Elmer Herrold visited William Center school. Biglow schoolhouse to discuss if man is creature of circumstance. McConkey’s team ran away at Motehall but minor damage.
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L. Griswold
Harry Ramsey
C. Krabill
Wm. J
Ensign
Chicago
P. G
C. R. Ramsey
William Price
Missouri Bowker
R. Ensign
Hyde
Weldon Hill
Clara
Hicksville
Homer Bowker
Stackhouse
J. Squire
Aden Stones
Aden
Mote Hall
Motehall
William Lane, Esq
Williams Center
McConkey
Auglaize Grangers launch four new candidates tonight
Bethel notes four new candidates introduced by the Auglaize Grangers on Thursday. F M Morris and Charley Block of Mark Center are cited from Sundays corners. J W Moore, a local grocer and postmaster, reports strong business amid poor roads.
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Uncle Rolly
Auglaize Grangers
F. M. Morris
Charley Block
Mark Center
J.W. Moore
Paulding
Kleinhein
Rebecca Smith
John
B & OU
Depot Smith
Joseph Beall
Joe
Chickasaw News Reel: Fires, Moves, Births and Deaths
Community notes report a Snaky Run schoolhouse fire with stove and books saved and plans for a brick school next summer. G. Stenger and Sherman Yeagley change work, George Goller to return from Missouri next spring. A baby weighed 23 pounds at four months. Mary May Griswold dies at eight months with funeral at home.
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Sherman Yeagley
George Goller
Missouri
Chickasaw
Snaky Run
Farmer Township
Mary May
Luther
Mary J. Griswold
Florida Flashes. From Our Own Correspondent
Local notes from Florida and nearby areas include a happy family moment at George King s home, visits by Samuel Richards of Bryan, and purchases such as a $100 top buggy from J Drexler. Reports mention mill idleness due to high water, a funeral in Farmer Center, and a death in Jewell.
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George King
George
Samuel Richards
Bryan
Phillip Hammer
Jewell
C. Osborn
J. Drexler
John Dancer
John
F. Peter
North Richland
Farmer Center
P. Walters
F. Rothenberger
Florida
Klingelhopfer & Sigg
Bismen
Okalona
I. Garver
O. B
Emma Reid
U. B. Church
McNutt
Jos. Robinson
Adams Ridge
Chas. Gardiner
Independence
Elswhere
Lamson Cash Railway System at the Boston Store
The article notes rapid change in society and highlights a new invention at the De fiance Boston Store. The Lamson Cash Railway system moves cash from salesman to the cash desk, saving thousands of steps and cutting back-and-forth time. Public invites to inspect and learn more about the system.
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Boston
Brunersburg Items Highlight Local News And Deaths
Brunersburg notes Mrs Stephen Rank of Sherwood visited B H Clemmons and local blacksmith M Schieb smiles about a nine count. Two deaths Samuel Beck and John Benton of Brunersburg reported with interment plans. School term changes and church refurnishing cited along with residents’ visits.
Carroll & Co Responds To Defiance Letter About Flour
Carroll and Co disputes a hostile letter sent to W. W. Cockley of Lexington Ohio defending the White Star Flour. The firm asserts continued sales and urges customers to buy a sack for trial while offering to read the full missive upon request. The letter warns brokers and grocers about rival plans and notes the handwriting is neat.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve For All Skin Ailments And Piles
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin eruptions also claimed to cure piles. It is guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded at 2% cents per box. For sale by Colby & Scot.
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Colby & Scot
Grigg
Griggs
G. W. Bechel —Ly
Modern Advancement in Cough and Lung Cure Proposed
Our attention is drawn to Dr Bigelow s Positive cure for coughs colds consumption and all lung diseases. It is a scientific compound from the research of eminent physicians and two veteran chemists. The advertisement claims modern but many years of laboratory practice behind it and offers free sample bottles from G Beechel.
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Bigelows
G. Beechel
Electric Bitters Offered as Quick Cure All Men
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for biliousness liver issues and general debility. The claim states a bottle costs fifty cents and is sold by Colby & Scotts.
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Defiance County Express
Woodward
Ollie M. Culley
Ass’t. Editress
Walt Hunter
C. Deihl
Bertha Hoffman
Jeffersonian of
Findlay
Belle Culley
Bowling Green
Ise Kream
Henry J. Deindorfer
Masonic Brothers of
Bishop Post G. A. R
Ohio Penitentiary
Express
Maumee River
Capel
Emma Tracy
John B. Fisher
Ms. F
Best of Home Talent
Music College
Emma Degginger
Gee
H. T. Dyarman
Fremont
Ind
Tillie Flugel
Adrian, Mich
Findlay Daily Star
The
Ellami Comedy Company
E. F. Aldrich
C. T. Deatrick
Pete
Germania Singing Society
Isaac Masden
Jessie
Denver
Colo
Charles Dickinson
Frank Corwin
C. Gottwald
Lisetti Ellani
Harrison
Bowersox
Ayersville
Samuel Smith
Fifth Street
Martin
Jonas Aldrich
H. 8. Bassett
Hougheeares
Celeha
W. T. Harps
Col. Ellworth
Miss Belle Culley
Democrat
Will Barr
William Martin
Hootman’s
Hendershot's
Newville
Indiana
Wilson Nicholls
Jacob Fritz
Bethel
Katrina
G. Stenger
Brunersburg
Crab Apple
James Howe
George Williams
W. Webb
C. C.biglow
Farmer
M. Schieb
M. E. Church
Stephen Rank
Sherwood
B. H
Nemo
Will
John Benton
Tittle’s
Thorley
Colby & Scott
Carroll & Co's
W. W. Cockley
Lexington, O
Messrs. Cockley
Jane
Finashley
E. W. Smith
Catawba Island
Ohio
Third National Bank
Sandusky
Baltimore Bakery
Celby & Scott’s
Ters
Old
Baltimore
Clement
Franklin, N. H
Krotz & Morse
K. V. Haymaker
N. G. Woodward
Callon
Smith & Strayer
Acker
Acker’s
Wood Ward
Colby & Scott’s
Zoa
R. Rexcelley & Co
Kalamazoo, Mich
Ayer
Bucklen
Colby & Scotts
Pendora
Hope
W. Beechel
Warren
Winona
Minn
Warner
E. N. Lewis
City of
Defiance Gas Company
Bec
Village of
C. B. Squine
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