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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1883
Page
5
A wide array of items covers flood impacts in Defiance including rising Maumee water, bridge concerns, and ice hazards. Local figures like Elmer White and G W Deatrick appear, while civic notices warn of swindles and missing letters.
The Humpty Dumpty company under Adam Forepaugh plays at Ford’s with strong business in Washington. The performance combines comical tricks by Geo H Adams with clever specialties from Leslig Brother acrobats Spanish troubadours and the juggler Nelson praising their skilled acts and lively stage humor.
The Maumee and Auglaize rivers surged beyond all memory with a second major flood. Factories on Clinton Street, the Turnbull wagon works, and the grain warehouse of John Tuttle faced submersion as water rose up to eighteen inches in the Maumee engine room and flooded basements across the town.
Saturday evening a fire gutted the frame dwelling of widow Mrs. Korns on Francis Street in the city. Firefighters initially searched Hopkins and Washington streets then returned, finding no sign of the blaze though the fire raged further up Francis Street beyond the B & O railroad embankment. The report cites ongoing defects in fire response.
The Defiance Express urges the city council to add more fire machinery. It argues steamers alone fail in large fires and praises combining steamers with hand engines to protect districts, citing past failures and the need to act before more property is lost.
Under old law Defiance as a city would bear the cost of all bridges within its limits. Mr White's bill routes control of bridges in Defiance County back to the county commissioners as before. The measure eases the city from a heavy burden of maintaining several river and canal bridges amid flood risks.
Mrs Anse Richardson died Wednesday morning at 6 oclock at age 66 years 10 months Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 oclock at the family residence on Jefferson street.
Mr F A B Lowe moves his dry goods stock to the former John Weisenberger room after a water damaged fire. He promises astonishingly low figures once repaired and expects to be ready with stock by next week.
City Council met Tuesday evening February 20 1883. President presided. An ordinance for payment of claims was read and, on Southworths motion, rules suspended and it passed. Clerk ordered to ask Mr White to explore leasing lots beside the engine house from the State Board of Public Works for fire or municipal use. Third Street canal area petition referred to street committee. Fire protection committee continued. Southworth moved Solicitor and Clerk to investigate and, if needed, seek a legislative act authorizing donation for fire purposes. Council adjourned to February 27 1883.
From Our Own Correspondent Brother Ayers hosts meetings at the M. E. church. Dr. Pagan of South Bend visits. Public schools will close next Friday for a few weeks vacation. The Sherwood Dramatic Society presents Out in the Streets and Peasant Boy on March 2 and 3 for the Sherwood band benefit.
Joe Horn is home again and Lawrence Kinsel works for Mr. Frye. Lincoln Greer is employed by W. H. Devores. The Haller family spent Sunday with the Devores. A protracted meeting began at the U B church on Monday February 12. Mrs. Horn plans a spring trip to Illinois then home. Mrs. E W Devore was thrown from her sleigh when her horse bolted injuring her. Local youths plan debates at Rice and Smith school houses with lively social events including a cider prank on Curt.
A local column notes whooping cough in the area and updates onnew organ purchase by N E Cory and lessons for his daughter with Miss Clara Richardson. It mourns the death of Philip Reagle on January 27 1883 with burial February 3 and a travel delay for his Colorado son.
Myers and Cole advertise paying the highest market price in cash or trade for country produce at the Opera House Grocery located at 911. The notice seeks producers to bring goods and trade offers to the store.
An old classified ad offers a house with three rooms below and two above stairs plus a barn on the same lot. Inquiries directed to H. Davison. Also promotions for groceries and wares at Opera House Grocery and Krotz & Morse's, including Valencia raisins, currants, figs, oysters, glassware, and queensware.
Defiance Ohio February 22 1883 grain and provision market quotes from Wilhelm and Son list wheat at 1.03 per bushel oats 36 cents rye 45 to 50 cents wheat flour 6 50 a barrel corn oats chop 1 25 per cwt mixed chop 80 cents per cwt buckwheat bran 60 cents per cwt and other grains. Provision prices include butter 8 to 18 cents per lb eggs 15 cents per dozen chickens 7 cents turkeys 9 cents ducks 8 cents geese 5 cents potatoes 65 cents per bushel flaxseed 1 10 clover seed 7 00 No 2 6 50 timothy 1 25 2 00 bacon 15 cents per lb lard 12 cents per lb wool 20 to 35 cents per lb.
An advertisement announces Brst Selected stock of groceries and provisions in Defiance now available at the Opera House Grocery with prices listed. The note highlights a sale event and location for shoppers seeking goods.
Myers and Cole proprietors of the Overs House Grocery declare they will not be undersold by any firm in Defiance. The bold statement emphasizes competitive pricing and local market leadership.
Local ad from Krotz and Morse’s Cash Grocers lists 2th cans Blackberries at 1.10 per dozen and a variety of canned goods. String beans tomatoes corn peaches apples and other fruits offered at quoted dozen prices.
The notice advertises fresh oysters daily at the Baltimore Bakery and lists Kuhn offering a complete stock of new furniture for buyers to inspect. Also promotes tub oysters at 25 cents per quart and 25 cent Best Butter Crackers from Krotz and Merse, highlighting local goods.
A vintage advertisement claims Hall’s Catarrh Cure restores smell and hearing. The ad states price at 75 cents per bottle and notes druggists sell it. It uses persuasive language typical of early 20th century medicine pitches.
Harmless Mary Stuart powder sold in Tint or White boxes for 25 cents per box by G. W. Bechel.
An 19th century ad offers Rock Candy Cough Cure warranted to cure or money refunded for coughs colds hoarseness throat and lung troubles. Contains white rock candy and herbal extracts. Priced 25 cents for small, $1.00 for large bottles. Sold by G. W. Bechel.
An ad claims health and vigor cures for dyspepsia and sexual debility with a $1 price. The sparse copy uses suggestive language to sell a tonic or potion and mentions no verifiable details or ingredients.
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