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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1884
Page
5
The column notes various local items including seed corn for sale, weather as changeable as a politician, missing man John Deihl, potential Blue Stockings reorganization, visits by S. F. Shelly and family, and several other community updates from Defiance.
Transfers list multiple parcels across Defiance Hicksville Highland Millford Tiffin and other areas. Names include Brice Hanna J H Gearhard David Hilbert John Dicus Joseph Mann George Dicus Thomas Ryan William Good Josephine Farrow Clay Stout Elizabeth Monosmith Elijah Mids Daniel Sprow Esther Parker Mary Wood Elijah Coyle Sarah Wenervrink Samuel Lehman and others with acreages from 2 to 160 and prices from 62.50 to 7300.
The Express expresses sincere gratitude to the Amateur Society for their labor on the Soldier's Monument project and to the citizens for their patronage on the recent Tuesday evening event.
Friday last a Mrs Moore who runs a small grocery near Bethel church south of this city lost her pocket book containing over $100. A Highland township farmer later found a similar pocket book and after investigation it was proved to be hers.
The Tuesday evening entertainment by the Amateur Society drew elite city patrons and was praised as one of the season's best. The group is expected to attract even greater support for future productions supporting the Soldier's Monument.
A story and a half frame dwelling on Jackson street extension in the sixth ward burned Saturday night. George Gardner, an employee at the Machine Works, occupied it. the Gardner family was away except Mrs. Gardner. Neighbors saved some household goods. the house was a total wreck and insured. The fire is traced to a defective flue in the garret.
Saint Mathias day passes with ice and local chatter. J E Hardesty and family attend Lima funeral for farmer's mother. C B Anderson buys fine horses and premium babe mentioned. H K Morris buys Samuel Engle farm. Local youths seek select school. Bohemian oatsmen sell oats. Neighborly cautions about personal notes. Henry Raholf builds barn. Ann Morris and Elmer visit Wyandot county. Rev G W Welty winters away.
Delaware items edited by Maude note summer building plans by F W Slimbaugh. Scarlet fever reported nearby. Nat McFeters welcomes a new baby boy. Joseph A Parent visits old schoolmates. E Cosgrove shows off a new buggy team. Prayer meetings held Wednesdays at Sewell school. Jennie Roush and grandmother Sarah listed as sick. Olive Branch Sunday school led by Della Garver thriving. Lipp school house literary society continues. Frank Smith reports loss of a valuable cow last week.
Miss Emma Ernsberger closed her School last Saturday in the Donaldson district. J. W. Myers was in Toledo on business last week. Fred Le Suer plans to clear about 100 acres on the county line. T. H. Mansfield has taken up the a vase and represents a Rochester N Y fruit firm.
Florida correspondent reports several measles cases in the area. Notes include the illness of William Barr's daughter and convalescence of Mrs. M. E. Brubaker. Mentions visits, travel plans to Missouri and Kansas, and local social stays along with minor home improvements and family visits.
Local notes report school closure on Wednesday February 27 with pupils performing Longfellow selections. Wesley Johnson teaches six miles north. Elias Fickle and Miss Erie Beerbower wed last Sunday. Peter Blair plans to visit Pennsylvania and return in April. Justice Squires buys Mrs. Stackhouse’s house for 400 dollars cash. Dance Friday yields good time and 26 dollars profit. Mrs. John Horton and Miss Maggie Hill visit from Bryan and Spencerville. John Zimmerman heads for Salt Lake City with Erastus. Will Squires and others take summer work. Warren Zimmerman rents George Spangler farm on Bellefontaine road, possession in three weeks. Rev. Timothy Hines canvasses for The Golden Censer. Mr. Beaver and Amelia McCavit wed February 16, 1884.
The passage notes a night event where attendees got lost and a guide was advised for next time. Charlie Sweet, recently in Hamilton Indiana for two months, returned last week just in time for the Friday dance and plans to head back to Hamilton soon.
Geo B Hilton offers his farm for sale within the city limits. Ellsworth Myers has returned to Defiance from employment with W P Sanford. S B Hardin plans a new barn next spring. Miss Virginia Sanford buys an organ from C E Wellman. Miss Fannie McCombs and Miss Laura Goddard visit F A Goddard. Mrs J O Wissler recently visited Fulton county. Joe Partee and Company saw wood this week. Arch Marfield wore a paper collar to his shop, confusing the boys. George Kellermire and Co plan a tile factory near Langdon’s Corners. The young folks held an oyster supper at Frank Partee’s. Capt John Partee closes recovery from horse kick injuries. Frank Swinehart to build a new house next summer. Obituary Elizabeth Engle born Carlisle Pa May 1802 married Patrick McAnley 1822 moved to Ohio 1836 died Feb 19 1884 at O B Partee’s home mother of eleven nine surviving. Mrs McAnley widow thirteen years. Member of M E church over forty years. Funeral at Rural Chapel Feb 21 conducted by Rev Brackney Evansport.
Wednesday marked Longfellow’s birthday with school events, while Pleasant Ridge debated suffrage for women against the negro next Saturday. Notes on school postponements, sugar business plans, and commentary on education and travel rights follow, plus warnings about ticket scams and travel costs.
An ad claims Ayer's Sarsaparilla is the best medicine for all in spring. It touts to emigrants and travelers an effective cure for skin eruptions like boils pimples caused by blood disorders from sea diet and life on ships.
Thorley’s product restores appetite and puts animals in top condition. For sale by Colby and Scott.
Choice yellow Seed Corn for sale by E. W. Smith at Catawba Island Ohio priced at 1.75 per 70 pounds and 0.25 per sack. Send money by registered letter. Include shipping method by freight or express and reference Third National Bank Sandusky Ohio. Sample corn available at this office.
OYSTERS OYSTERS For Fresh Best and Largest Oysters 2tf go to the 4 BALTIMORE BAKERY. Thorley's Horse and Cattle food sold at Celby Scott's. Oyst OFFICE ROOMS FOR RENT Two choice office rooms over Krotz Morse's grocery for rent on reasonable terms Enquire of K V Haymaker or Krotrz Morse.
The Baltimore Bakery advertises Finest, Freshest oysters on hand at Colby and Scott's. The notice claims the oysters greatly increase milk yield and mentions a supply of 42 tf. readable in the city.
An advertisement proclaims a salve that cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and claims money back if not satisfied. It notes a price of a few cents per box and lists Colby & Cott as the sellers.
Wilhelm & Son report weekly grain prices in Defiance Ohio including wheat at 95 cents per bushel oats 33 1 3 cents per bushel rye 55 cents corn 55 cents per bushel flour sold at 1 40 per sack corn and oats chop 1 30 per cent cwt mixed chop 1 00 per cwt corn meal 1 40 wheat bran 90 cents per cwt small wheat 60 cents per bushel buckwheat 65 cents per sack chess 40 cents per bushel
Weekly price listing shows Morgan & Miller corrected rates for chickens ducks turkeys butter and other farm goods. Includes per pound and per bushel figures for bacon ham lard tallow onions salt dressed hogs dried apples and various seeds and grains.
Advert appears urging readers to rely on Pacific Liver Pills as a universal calmant when life becomes overwhelming, claiming the product restores balance by soothing the human condition.
Rev. D A Dunlap of Mt Vernon testifies that his family suffered long coughs from measles and a persistent wife’s cough but all were cured by your white wine of tar syrup sold by E N Lewis.
An old ad claims the tonic cures stomach and liver troubles, dyspepsia, costiveness, bad breath, piles, ague and malaria, poor appetite and headaches. It asserts broad health benefits and easy use for delicate persons, priced at 50 cents by G. W. Bechel.
Promoters urge testimonials for Zoa-Phora Womans Friend claiming health benefits for women and family happiness. Colby and Scott act as Defiance agents with R Pengelly & Co organizing Kalamazoo Michigan distribution in July fourth week.
An old notice warns that sea shore air harms those with lung throat or bronchial trouble and promotes Dr. Bigelow's Positive Cure. It claims quick thorough relief and offers a free trial bottle from G. W. lw.
An advertises Ackers Blood Elixir for a beautiful complexion sold by N G Wood ward at one dollar.
Governor Foster dismisses divisions among Ohio Republicans and backs Sherman as the party’s strongest candidate. He notes Sherman’s Wall Street support, financial expertise, and fiscal judgment, praising his stability and experience.
Defiance Ohio letter to W W Cockley in Lexington Ohio is read aloud by Carroll & Co as an example of unfriendly activity. The firm reiterates it remains sole agents for White Star Flour and urges customers to buy a sack to prove the product’s value. The note’s handwriting is described as beautiful and cordial.
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