Defiance Express marks new proprietor and local chatter
A year after a change in ownership, the Defiance Express previews weekly news, ads and notices. It notes local events from church services and school exams to bank hours, ship timber work, road improvements, and business advertisements while urging readers to subscribe and visit the office.
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Pleasant surprise for teacher by Sabbath School class
On Saturday evening the young ladies of the Sabbath School class of Mr. N L Hills visited his home in the M E Sabbath School and presented him with an elegant teacher's Bible. They followed with an oyster supper and warm conversation, an episode Mr Hills will always remember with gratitude.
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Caned cane gift to Mr Joseph McKelvey by Hagert and Oliver
On Friday Mr McKelvey received a fine cane from Hagert and Oliver. Hagert led a gracious presentation speech while McKelvey gave a fitting response. The donors value his appreciation and the gift symbolizes their friendship.
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Post-office ward list for Defiance Ohio week ending Feb 20 1878
Remaining in the Defiance post office for the week ending February 20 1878 are residents and patrons: John Bichsel George Baldwin Martha Drummond John Easter Dorry Hahler G Hackeler Henry Harter Ausker Hardis Mrs Landers John A May Andrew Minset John Neatlest Persia Coon Archible Robertson Fredrick Sheele Miss Anna Sanders H P D Smith Willie Tomeon Mrs Sarah Vibbara Miss Alicia Wright Charles W Warmell Mrs L P Wortman Abraham Sanor.
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John Bichsel
George Baldwin
Martha Drummond
John Easter
Dorry Hahler
G. Hackeler
Henry Harter
Ausker Hardis
Landers
John A. May
Andrew Minset
John Neatlest
Persia Coon
Archible Robertson
Fredrick Sheele
Anna Sanders
H. P D. Smith
Willie Tomeon
Sarah Vi
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending Feb 21 1878 Defiance and Hicksville
Transfers show Gilbert Blanchard to Francis J. Smith lots in Defiance for 2700 dollars. W H Horsey to Mast 18 acres in Defiance for 1000 pounds. J S Greenler to John Hein lot in Defiance for 20 dollars. Addison Goodlin to James A Price lot in Hicksville for 600. W C Holgate to Nancy M Carey lots in Defiance for 7500. Nancy M Carey to W C Holgate 90 acres in Defiance for 99000. David Boor and Tonis D Renollet to Albert W King lot in Defiance for 7000. Josephus S Mason to Julius A Dolke lot in Defiance for 2200. William Bridenbaugh to Mary C Rath 21 acres in Tiffin for 7000.
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Gilbert Blanchard
Francis J. Smith
Defiance
William H. Horsey
Mast
J.S. Greenler
John Hein
Addison Goodlin
James A. Price
Hicksville
W.C. Holgate
Nancy M.carey
David Boor
Tonis D. Renollet
Albert W. King
Josephus S Mason
Julius A Dolke
William Bridenbaugh
Mary C Rath
Tiffin
Meeting of the Boys of Other Days Today
The Maumee Valley Pioneer and Historical Association meets at the Court House at 10 AM with a reception at the Wabash depot by a committee and Gessner's Band. Program includes prayers, memorials for H Strong and General Hunt, an annual address by W C Holgate, a dinner at 2 PM, and toasts including Anthony Wayne and Pioneer Lawyers with responses by local figures.
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Anthony Wayne
Asher Cook
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Farly Missions
American Wood Preserving Co Begins Ties for Wabash Co
The American Wood Preserving Co starts operations this week with the first lot of railroad ties for the Wabash Railroad Co. loaded on small cars of 25 ties, sent into a 70 foot copper boiler for 12 hours. The boiler holds eight cars, enabling about 4000 ties to be cured every 24 hours. Tracks funnel cars to the boiler while vats nearby hold the preservation chemicals. The firm has a contract to prepare several hundred thousand ties and expects ample future work if the process succeeds.
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Wabash Railroad Co
Wabash Co
Defiance voters urged to back best men in council race
A Defiance editorial urges tax payers and business leaders to attend caucuses and elect capable, financially invested candidates for mayor, clerk, and marshal. It warns against party dictates, notes three ticket prospects, and calls for a shift toward honest nominations and accountable governance to improve streets and contracts.
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Hicksville Visit Notes and Local News Bits
A visit to Hicks ville finds Mr. Brooks well and happy. John Earlston is not married. Mrs. Quinn hosted a social dinner recently. Mies Ichaffer, daughter of Mrs. William Ufer, is very ill. David Wilcox is very low with fever. A small man in Hicksville clutches eight or ten trade dollars murmuring a wish for many tongues to sing. Measles spreading from Bryan. Aunt Tan.
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John Earlston
Quinn
Mies Ichaffer
William Ufer
David Wilcox
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Aunt Tan
Oak Grove Items from Our Own Correspondent
Ship timber hauling discussed as town byword. Farmers embalm hogs and a Philip Mendy party drew about forty young cob-worts. Six horses died in the past sixty days near this place. Bill Cooper returns with piano and stove. Local joke and weather noted, with a section six teen ditch trouble and Defiance lawyers acting as judges. Oakheart signs off.
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Bill Cooper
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Teme E Oakheart
Community notes and events round the region
Sleigh bells fade as cart wheels roll with news of a Grangers Hall ball on the 22d. Grist mill repairs at Defiance require new bolting works. millwright John Kirk leads the work. School to continue another month. Local visitors enjoyed student essays, many original works. Reynold the illusionist and ventriloquist performed at Smiths Hall, with a second show promised tonight. Uno’s sleigh ride joke sparks playful banter. no further action on the alleged matter.
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Florida Items Reflect Community Life and Local Incidents
The town notes a range of local happenings from church meetings led by Mrs. Elder Donelson to school closings and social gossip. Entries describe a shooting-iron incident and a minor theft case involving Charles Hubbard, plus reflections on local characters and school spelling events.
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Wood delivery orders via Cary & Car roll store
Orders for Turnbull and Shelly's wood can be left at the Cary and Car roll grocery, with prompt attention promised. Price is two dollars per load delivered.
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