Subscribers urged to pay arrears by January first 1885
The Express announces all subscribers in arrears must call and settle by January 1 1885. Notes wrapped around local business and social items: Dr J H McGovern and wife Christmas visit. James Casebeer of Hicksville in Defiance. Hon W Dr Hill active in Democratic circles. advance payments for 1885 earn American Farmer free. various local anecdotes on weather, wood, lamp trimming, and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Culley
Marquardt
Toledo
Will Martin
James Casebeer
Defiance County Pomona Grange Meeting Date
Defiance County Pomona Grange will meet at Webb Run Grange Hall on Thursday January 8 1885 at 9 a m with local members expected to attend and discuss matters of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Pomona Grange
Webb Run
Knights of Honor Elect New Officers for 1885
At the regular Knights of Honor meeting in their hall on December 22 1884 officers were elected for the ensuing year Dictator E Brening V D Geo Miller R P Dickman Treasurer K Brown Chap L H Hibbard Guide C Phister Guardian George Brown Sentinel G W Blue Trustees C C Tuttle C J Chene vert J P Partee Auditing Committee W Hilton George Miller L E Myers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Honor
E. Brening
V. D
Geo. Miller
P. Dickman
Treas
K. Brown
L. H. Hibbard
C. Phister
Guardian
George Brown
Sentinel
G. W. Blue
C. C. Tuttle
C. J. Chenevert
J. P
Albany Journal on advertisings during hard times
The Albany Journal quotes a leading Albany businessman who says the peak ad spend occurs when the public feels poorest. He notes readers seek bargains, and stores that advertise smartly attract customers from older rivals. He urges modern styles to keep pace with changing currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Journal
Albany
Farmers Delay Burdens Retail Dealers With Unpaid Debts
Interior town retailers bear delays from farmers who buy on long terms and hold grain until the last moment. Storekeepers pay interest on purchases while night and Sunday workers lose profits, and wholesalers press in. The result is hardship for the modest country merchant who must stop. Farmers often fail to consider timely debt payments.
Dr Bolan to Lecture on Piles at Three Ohio and Indiana Halls
Be Dr M J Bolan will lecture on Brinkerhoff treatment of piles and rectal diseases at Russell House Defiance Ohio on Thursday January 8th Miler House Napoleon Wednesday January 7th and Robinson House Fort Wayne Indiana Saturday January 10th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Bolan
Brinkerhoff
Russell House
Defiance
Ohio
Miler
Napoleon
Robinson
Fort Wayne
Ind
Cheese Box Factory in Paulding Destroyed by Fire
On Christmas night the cheese box factory of Butler and Behner at Paulding burned to the ground. Despite efforts to stop the blaze, the entire structure and contents were lost. No fire had occurred there for years, suggesting arson or a drunken intruder. Butler had just left the firm that day, so Behner bears the loss. Estimated at $6,000 with no insurance. The town faces unemployment risk as rebuilding seems unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buter & Bebner
Paulding
Butler
Behner
Fire at Deshler destroys town business district
On Christmas night in Deshler a lamp explosion at John Voght’s dry goods store started a massive fire. Five buildings burned including Voght’s, Baldwin & Ladd, Harmon's livery stable, Meade & Lafferty, Waltimire grocer, Trumbull office, Patterson office, and Coats saloon. Losses ranged from 300 to 5,000 with all insured. help from Lima did not arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deshler
John Voght
Lima
Baldwin & Ladd
Voght Dry Goods
Post Office to Forward Newspapers Free Across Offices
A new measure passed the House extending the existing free forwarding rule from letters to all mail matter including newspapers and packages. Once postage is paid, second to fourth class items can be forwarded from one post office to another at the recipient’s request without charge, enhancing convenience for the public.
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House of Representatives
The Successful Physician Dr France of New York
The Successful Physician Dr France of New York treats chronic diseases with noted accuracy. He examines, locates disease, and explains causes and effects better than patients can describe. His methods, based on study and experience, have yielded remarkable results. he will be at the Russell House Defiance on Wednesday January 7, for one day only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell House
Bohemian Oats Scheme Exposed in Local Paper
The piece warns farmers about a deceptive Bohemian oats scheme where agents pull farmers into selling notes to their brothers. It explains why last year few oats were sold, how brokers use farmer notes at ten dollars per bushel, and how payments cascade into lawsuits and losses. It also promotes a subscription offer for the American Farmer through the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Company
Noble Township Tidbits and Local Happenings
W E Wolff of Pulaski visited friends in the area last week. Louis Roerig now runs his saw mill with two engines after purchasing another from Tip Travis. Henry Fortney works for S E Sanford this winter. W A Partee compliments Clarence Betts of Stryker on a fine Poland China hog. Anos Ewing is fireman at Roerig's mill. Freeman and Lyman Swinehart of Holgate visit B F Swinehart. J M Phillips of the Infirmary and Miss Huber of Hicksville wed on Christmas Day. Topsy the thoroughbred trotter will race a mile. Grange Hall Christmas tree services went smoothly with few insects apparent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Wolff
Pulaski, O
Louis Roerig
Tip. Travis
Henry Fortney
S. E. Sanford
W. A. Partee
Clarence Betts
Stryker
Bethel Blubbers and Christmas Eve Local Events
Weather prophets show cautious hope amid a snoot-smasher night at Beali's. Highland Chapel hosts a Christmas Eve entertainment for children while Auglaize Grange plans a New Year oyster festival. Auglaize Grange elects officers led by Master H. S. Vanvlerah and Secretary C. B. Anderson with a full roster of posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beali’s
Highland Chapel
Hardesty
Allen County
Bethel
G. R. Mell Sanday
Auglaize
Christmas Cheer and Local News From Defiance
A holiday note from Defiance Express extends good wishes to readers and the editor’s family. Local items report Dr and Mrs Lesner visiting Bryan, Charley Hollinger in Knox and Licking counties, and a rash of luckier fortunes and misadventures. The piece mentions a December 25 1884 wedding of T G Dowell and Carrie Phillips, the Pleasant Ridge debating society’s disbanding, and upcoming pastor installation for Rev G W Barr on January 2 1885 with high music planned. Weather and civic remarks mingle with light humor about snow, poverty, and a sign broom theft. Promotion of Pluton Furnace by Defiance Machine Works closes the item.
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Crab Apple
the Express
The
Express
Lesner
Ivia
Bryan
Nora Bene
W. J. Henry
Defiance
Charley Hollinger
Knox
Licking
Hicks
P. S
T. G. Dowell
Hicksville
Carrie Phillips
M. E. Church
Reed
Pleasant Ridge
G. W. Barr
Presbyterian Church
D. D. Duval
D. Torrens
Toledo
Barr
Christmas charity aids city poor through Industrial Association
Amid Christmas joy several donors gave meat flour bread and groceries to the Industrial Association Hall for distribution. The committee allocated items wisely prioritizing those without steady aid and temporary need, showing the value of centralized help over church managed efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Association
Relic cannon unearthed at St. Marys linked to Wayne era
An ancient artillery piece found in a St Marys creek bed is described as three feet nine and a half inches long with a thick breech and bell shaped muzzle like an old blunderbuss. Inscribed with a coat of arms and the word Worcester or Woolwich, it is thought to have belonged to Harmer or General Mad Anthony Wayne’s army, dating to the late 18th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Wayne
Woolwich
Harmer
Fr. Wayne
St. Marys
Piqus
Mad
Anthony Wayne
Griggs Glycerine Salve touted as universal healer
An advertisement proclaims Griggs Glycerine Salve as a sure cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores with promises of better cures for skin eruptions. Satisfaction guaranteed or refunded at 25 cents per pot sold by G W Bechel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bechel
Dr Kings New Discovery Cure for Consumption
Consumptive and all who suffer from throat and lung afflictions can find a cure in Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption. Thousands testify to permanent cures and life saving results. Free bottle offered at Colby Scott Drug Store with large size priced at 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kings
Colby & Scott Drug Store
Bardock Blood Bitters Promoted For Kidney Ailments
An advertisement touts Bardock Blood Bitters as the best kidney cure for backache and hip pain described as a sign of diseased kidneys. The copy urges readers to use this remedy as the principal treatment option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardock
Village Ticker News and Social Rounds, 1885
Local notes report two week school vacation and a rumored marriage between Bert Stackhouse and Rachael Smith denied by Bert. Entries recount Christmas dances, visits, charity oyster supper, a social dance at H C Breckler’s, a police-grade schooling dispute, and a death in Auglaize township. Also mention widow Cerner’s wood, a new saw mill move toward Bethel church, and a grand jury case involving a jailed father and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. B. Columbia
Auglaize Township
Vencer
Junction
Powells Creek
Paulding
J. B. Wible
Brown Township
Circular Wood Saw At Machine Works Delivers Value
Potential buyers are invited to call at the Machine Works for a top circular wood saw. The table operates on friction rollers with a belt return. A balance wheel and pulley ensure perfect running balance without extra fastenings. Price with an 80 inch saw is 55 dollars.
The Best Salve for Skin Ailments Sold by Colby and Scott
An advertisement proclaims a salve as the best in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers and all skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded with two cent boxes sold by Colby and Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby & Scott
Cough Remedy Claim Sparks Warning from Colby & Scott
Dealers tout new cough and cold cures as equal to Dr Bosanko's cough and lung syrup urging customers to buy. The ad warns against deception and lists prices of 50 cents and 1.00, attributed to Colby & Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosanko
Jess
Colby & Scott
United States
Electric Bitters Claimed To Restore Wife's Health
Mr Geo W Willing of Manchester Michigan writes that his wife was almost helpless for five years and could not turn in bed alone. After using two bottles of Electric Bitters she can do her own work. He claims the product cured her and that hundreds attest its powers at Colby & Sott, five cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Willing
Manchester, Mich
Colby & Sott
Letter Promoting White Wine of Tar Squrp
A resident from Hautedale, Pa writes praising the White Wine of Tar Squrp sent by Dr. C. D. Warner. The letter explains the product’s usefulness and benefits, noting it was much appreciated and suitable for taxation. The notice lists Rev. A Hedgren and states it was sold by all druggists on November 28.
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Warner
Stanton
Iowa
C.G. Karrsneary
C. D. Warner
Hautedale
A. Hedgren
Lmno
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Frank CC, Culley
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John Spangler
Hancock County
Findlay
J. H. McGovern
van Wert
H. H. Holbrook
W. A. France
New York
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Webster
James Crane
Tiffin
Inqure
Venner
J. W. Crobbs
W. C. Hill
W. C. Travis
Krotz & Morse
M. Gurwell
Common Pleas Court
I. N. Slough
John Wida
Charles Stailey
John Brubaker
S. P. Dalrymple
David Myers
Samuel Smith
Rank Shuts
C. E. Bercaw
J. C. Garvey
John F. Burns
L. B. Wort
W. H. McCauley
John Egier
Jacob Shock
Jeth
Toledo Bee
Dr. France
Evening Express
Weekly Express
American Farmer
E. A. K. Hackett
Fort Warne
Noble Township and Vicinity
Nemo
Anos Ewing
Roerig
Grange Hall
Brunersburg
D. Branner
Mr. Tittle
A. Viers
R. Haller
J. Haller
E. Haller
W. Johnson
Farmer
John Bridenbaugh
Tanglefoot
Benj, Clemmons
Mars Center
Frank Williams
Defiance Machine Works
Anold
St. Mary's
Are
Holiday & Candy
Cne
Carroll & CO
HH. M. Sigler
Crockery Store
China
Switzer
Kelas
Clinton Street
FOR
Harrows
Clinton St
Switzer & Kehnast
Croup
Thomas
Elece Trid Gil
Spain
Farmer Center
Seateh Girl
Bert Stackhouse
Rachael Smith
Bert
Sally Cory
Hiner
Delta
Ambrose Spangler
Abe Berkyoile
C. E. Bereaw
K. V. Haymaker
Motes’ Hall
Henry Cory
Farmer Cheese Co
Janusy 5Th
Gertie Martina
C. E. Everhare
Uanilton
Jane Gardner
Wiliam
Buntsville
Oscar Weible
Isaac Hardesty
H.C. Breckler’s
William Ream
John Warner
Samuel Ice
Joseph Beall
Ella Miller
William Heller
Mr. Corbit
Coshocton County
M. C. Scott
Martha Grimes
Melrose
St. Mary’s Church
Bruce Warner
Leitner Yard
Bethel Church
Buckien
Armica Satre
ME. Heller & CO
Ggg
M.E. Heller & Co
Babbitt
Tenoner
East-N. Y
Vvppo
COR. Perry
Third Streets
J. H. Warraxer
Praire
Ayer
Alberts
Cleveland
Medical Institute
Case Library
Albert
Hias
DR. Albert
Osa
Seam Corlege
United Sates
Castorla
Miss
Acker
N. G. Woodward
Dr. Warren
J. A. Bernhard
Factori
Seth Beck
George W. Bechel
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