Defiance Notes and Local Happenings Across Town
Defiance items record social visits from Annie Harris in Danville and Miss Lillie Heller of Napoleon. Karl Flickinger returns to Wooster. ice dealers seek better supply. Wm Scanlan to perform in Friend and Foe at Krotz Opera House. Community events include church revival, theater, and a week of prayer program at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Tyler
Lillie Heller
Napoleon
Elmer Cowdrick
Lulu Scribner
May Wilson
W. D. Hill
Alice
Lillie van Hyning
S. F. Shelly
J. W. Stratton
Dark Horse
Defiance
Will Briggs
Lillie
May Blair
Gertie Hollister
George Alpress
George Mallett
Farragut
Democrat
W. M. Randall
Missouri
Lallah
Tracy Bernstein
Wm. J. Scanlan
Krotz Opera House
F. W. Colby
Common Pleas Court
Chenevert & Blanchard
Bauer & Diehl
Methodist Church
Webber
Wm. Scanlan
Franklin Duck
I. Donafin
Hicksville
Detroit Free Press
Whitney’s Opera House
Bartley Campbell
Colby & Scott's
Sale
Presbyterian Church of Defiance
Evangelical Alliance
Church Universal
B. W. Slagle
Surprise Birthday for Miss Minnie Hooker at Home
Last Thursday evening marked Minnie Hookers eighteenth birthday with a large gathering of friends filling her home upon her return from the city. Prof Ashlaugh spoke for the young men and presented a jewel casket as a gift amid numerous tokens from her young lady friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Minnie Hooker
Prof
Ashlaugh
Miss Minnie
Jurors Drawn for Coming Term of Common Pleas Court
The list includes Grand Jurors William Ort Defiance John Knape Adams A A Sellars Farmer Jacob Schramm Richland E P Hooker Defiance A Wilhelm Defiance H P Miller Defiance William Ufer Washington J H Beyington Defiance John Miller Defiance Thomas F Hilton Defiance Josiah Culler Hicksville Henry Wonderly Mark Thomas Sproul Defiance John M Sewell Delaware Petit Jurors Abraham Shrimplin Adams township J P Fredeick Mark I N Slough Delaware James K Price Mark Michael Carem Defiance William F Hill Highland John E Troeger Highland Philip Schwartzel Adams Henry Schoonover Defiance David Boor Defiance George Kintner Delaware J P Partee Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
William Ort
Defiance
John Knape
Adams
A. A. Sellars
Jacob Schramm
Richland
E. P. Hooker
A. Wilhelm
H. P. Miller
William Ufer
Washington
J. H. Beyington
John Miller
Thomas F. Hilton
Josiah Culler
Hicksville
Henry Wonderly
Mark
Thomas Sproul
John M. Sewell
Delaware
Abraham Shrimplin
Adams Township
J.P. Fredeick
I. N. Slough
James K. Price
Michael Carem
William F. Hill
Highland
John E. Troeger
Philip Schwartzel
Henry Schoonover
David Boor
George Kintner
J. P. Partee
Gas Pricing Prompts City Officials to Investigate
Citizens urge city council to investigate gas pricing and metering practices by the Gas Company. Petitioners insist current charges are high and measurement may not meet state standards, seeking decisive action and quicker results.
Fine Work at LeSuer Residence on Jefferson and Third
A reporter praises the nearing completion of F. LeSuer’s residence at Jefferson and Third, commending J. O. Fisher as contractor and T. L. Hawkins as foreman for superb workmanship. W. E. Marcellus does the painting, aiming to surpass prior efforts in color blending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. LeSuer
Jefferson and
Third Streets
the Express
Fisher
Saturday Night Reflections From Eaton Rapids Journal
A long pastoral essay extols the weekly Saturday night as a time of rest, peace, and family warmth. It contrasts Saturday with Sunday, praises the home, faith, and memory, and envisions a future final Saturday night beyond the grave in a peaceful afterlife.
December 1882 marriage licenses issued by Probate Judge Greene
December license list shows couples including Eli Murphy with Caroline Green Leslie Cassil with Alice Benner Edward Fradenburg with Mary Replogle William Getrost with Alice Farlow Joseph Lero with Mena Hess George Rath with Ida Partee Charles Bastett with Carrie Ainsworth Josiah McElroy with Samantha Collier Frank Kusian with Jennie Foresman William Snodgrass with Nerva Pavens mire Wilson Henne with Emms Pavena Charles W Manon with Mary Ellen Wines Andrew Yeagley with Mary Ensign James Fenner with Lizzie Clifton Albert Moon with Susanah Mansfield Edward Burns with Margaret Fickle Edward Crawford with Frances Castor Solomon Potter with Amanda McKee Salome Nicely with Mary Byers Henry Spieth with Addie Kinzer Marion Bungard with Abvie Stackhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Greene
Eli Murphy
Caroline Green
Leslie Cassil
Alice Benner
Edward L. Fradenburg
Mary A. Replogle
William H. Getrost
Alice E. Farlow
Joseph Lero
Mena Hess
George A. Rath
Ida M. Partee
Charles Bastett
Carrie M. Ainsworth
Josiah McElroy
Samantha Collier
Frank C. Kusian
Jennie M
Salome Nicely
Mary E. Byers
Henry Spieth
Addie E. Kinzer
Marion Bungard
Abvie Stackhouse
Local Notes and People Mentioned in Brief Items
From Our Own Correspondent. Philip Menty owns a wind pump. Salathill Smith appears unusually happy for it is a boy. Al Vanvlerah moved on Seth. O Manstfield's pace noted last week. Question raised if teachers must teach which side of the jug the handle is on. J W Pool and son Osellus began a long Western trip. Henry Kleinhein saw his entire family return today totaling twenty people with grandchildren. They enjoyed themselves well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger of Life
Angels of Heaven
Angels of Mercy
Earth
Philip Menty
Salathill Smith
al. Vanvlerah
Seth
O. Manstfield
J. W. Pool
Osellus
Henry Kleinhein
Farragut Beat Club Holds Inaugural Ball at Myers Opera House Defiance
The Farragut Beat Club hosted its first ball in Myers Opera House last Friday. Gessner's orchestra played while a large crowd enjoyed a one and a half hour intermission banquet at Russell House. A fashion list highlighted many ladies in black silk and blue cashmere outfits with diamonds and accessories. The club plans a selective masquerade ball in about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farragut Beat Club
Myers’ Opera House
Farragut Boat Club
Gessner
Charles Rowland
John Tenzer
Harry Engleman
Hollie Bassett
Will Dolke
Frank Roedel
Russell House
Messrs
J.£. Levy
M. Kittner
H. Ginsburg
J. B. Tenneyson
P. Osborn
Chas Rowland
Beckham
Leonhart
T. Deatrick
Fred Wolsister
S. F. Shelley
Walt Hilton
F. W. Knapp
J. N. High
Mary Glass
Grace Harring
Amelia Dolke
Retta Harring
Ida Bridenbaugh
Berta Ayers
Belle Cheney
Carrie Roedel
Lottie Roedel
Mary Shannon
Kate Rowland
Ada Moll
Lillie Blair
Lillie Heller
May Blair
Lulu Scribner
May Wilson
Nellie Osborn
Ollie Culley
Lillian van Hyning
Alice Travis
Lallah Bernstein
Tracy Bernstein
Miss Caten
Alice Hill
Belle Culley
Lena Karst
Gertie Hollister
They Pass an Ordinance Regulating the Price of Gas
Regular city council meeting on Tuesday January 2 1883 approved an ordinance fixing gas prices after suspending rules. The mayor's bills were set at 200 dollars for November and December and payment to city funds limited by law. Reports were accepted and committees tasked with man-hole screens and bridge repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton, Southworth
Myers
Holston
Tenzer
Miller
Bechel
Shea
Gas Co
Houghton
Sewer Committee
Bridge Committee
Fifteenth Anniversary Celebration for Mr and Mrs Mallet
Mr and Mrs George Mallet on Clinton Street Extension marked their fifteenth wedding anniversary with a gathering of about one hundred invited friends. Guests enjoyed a pleasant evening with hospitable fare and numerous useful ornamental presents. Cider was the beverage, and all attendees wished the couple long life and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mallet
Clinton Street
Mrs. Mallet
Stabbing on Maumee Bridge Involving Napoleon Men
Friday night two Napoleon youths Blair and Holl ister in a drunken street promenade near the B O Junction clashed with Defiance raiders Buzzard Miller and Billy Myers on the Maumee bridge. Myers suffered a minor knife wound. Defiance assailants alleged, Napoleon men arrested but discharged as no complaint was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Blair
Hollister
B. O. Junction
Defiance
Buzzard
Miller
Billy Myers
Maumee Bridge
Myers
Local notes and social items from the correspondent
Our correspondent J A Sellars reports on community life with notes of births and convalescence. John Miller welcomes a bouncing boy while Miss Lenora Stites recovers from a lengthy illness. Ed Wagner relocates within the fourth ward and Mrs Murry returns to Henry county. The Farragut Boat Club hosts a ball and tile sales rise with good drainage emphasized. Paul Brehm and family return from Texas to define Defiance as home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Sellars
John Miller
Lenora Stites
John Budd
Holgate
S. Ramden
New Chicago
Ohio
Fourth Ward
Ed. Wagner
Turnbull & Co
Minnie Simmons
van Wert
Fort Wayne Organ Co
Murry
Budd
Henry County
Napoleon
F. Hill
Chas. Callam
Covington
Gardner
Paul Brehm
A. F. Otto
Waco
Texas
Brehm
Defiance
Lone Star
Local notes from Adams area as residents visit and events unfold
From Our Own Correspondent. Adams residents and neighbors report visitors like Rena Gleason of Defiance and Miss Myrta Barr from Florida. Farm dealings include Philip Schwartzel buying Gleason heirs land and portable sawmills moving near Whitney school. Scarlet fever sickens several, a lynx is sighted, and a religious revival runs at Independence M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd Maddox
Tony New
Rena Gleason
Defiance
Will Conns
Myrta Barr
Florida
Huft
Columbiania County
James Barr
Ohio
Herb Conkle
Milford Township
Ed. Maddox
Frank Metz
Adams
Nettie Jones
Knapp
Harley Mason
Farmer
Henry Schrader
Hattie Davison
Philip Schwartzel
Gleason Heirs
Ridgeville
Antone Gili
Uster
Sam Elliott
John Metz
Warren Newell
Henry County
Carrie Elliott
Thomas
Merridugh
Shock & Co
Whitney
Lawrence Woods
Lawrence
Fortune
Mary Woods
Prosser
Pope
M. E
Independence
Local ad seeking teachers and doctors in Adams area
The notice invites unemployed teachers to apply to teach in Adams and promotes Adams Ridge as a promising location for a physician to set up practice. It notes a lack of doctors nearby in Ridgeville, Henry county, Defiance and Evans Port, highlighting a local need for medical services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Adams Ridge
Ridgeville
Henry County
Defiance
Evansport
Defiance Markets Prices And Provisions Summary
Market prices from Wilhelm and Son and Morgan Miller show weekly readings. Wheat 90c per bushel. oats 87c. rye 40c. corn 60c. buckwheat 65c. flour 600 per barrel. corn and oats chop 1.50 per cwt. mixed chop 80c per cwt. Butter 12 to 20c per lb. eggs 24c per dozen. Dressed hogs 6.75. lard 1.23 per lb. Other staples listed: potatoes 60c per bushel. beans 3.50. onions 75c. salt 1.20 per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm & Son
Morgan & Miller
Catarrh Cure Promoted For Blood and Mucous Surfaces
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Priced at 75 cents, available through all druggists.
County Treasurer Extends Tax Bookkeeping Briefly
The county treasurer announces a short extension to tax collection for public convenience, urging quick action. Also promotes L. E. Myers for quality dried peaches and butter, noting his offerings.
Special Prices in Canned Goods at Krotz & Morse's
SPECIAL PRICES IN CANNED GOODS. Cans Blackberries 110 per dozen. Cans String Beans 110 per dozen. Cans Tomatoes 135 per dozen. Cans Onondage Corn 160 per dozen. Canned Peaches 110 per dozen. Yellow Peaches 210 per dozen. Pine Apples 175 per dozen. Canned Apricots Green Gages Pears Plums Grapes at Krotz & Morse's the Cash Grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krotz & Morse
Flager and Watkins Offer Oysters for Families and Parties
Flager and Watkins promote supplying top oyster brands to families or parties on short notice. L. E. Myers advertises the city’s cheapest coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flager & Watkins
L.E. Myers
Mrs Angle Myer Promises Fine Work and Reasonable Prices
An advertising note urges patrons to consult Mrs. Angle Myer for diligent work and pleasing results. It claims she satisfies even the most fastidious customers and highlights reasonable prices.
Large and Delicious Oysters at the Baltimore Bakery
A brief notice highlights large oysters available at the Baltimore Bakery. The item emphasizes quality and quantity for buyers seeking fresh seafood treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
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Defiance County Express
Ollie M. Culley
Ass*t. Editress
AD Sa Red
le “Nn
W. E. Henry
E. G. Figley
New Deal
Zanesville
Annie Harris
Danville, Ls
Mary Hardy
Fort Wayne
Karl
Alva Flickinger
Wooster
The
Express
Scanlan
Dr. Reynolds
Third Ward
Mattie Squire
University
Potters & Tittle
Prof. Butler
Ottawa
Mrs. B
H. H. Long
Will March
Wilds
New Mexico
Defiance Library Association
Sumner
L. B. Peaslee
Frank Enos
Court Tippin
Dr. Hulston
Bran Waldron
Emma Keller
Ed. Ritchentaler
Lizzie Davis
Willie Connell
Lulu Ritchentaler
Charles Hann
Emma Markel
George Blake
Grace Church
F. W. Marca
Defiance Machine Works
Works
F. G. Brown
Sec
Western Union
Baltimore & Ohio
B. & O. Company
Dittmer
W. H. Mulligan
Bassett
Petit Jurors
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Powells Creek
Mrs
East Defiance
Adams Ridge and
Defiance Markets
Defrance, O
Grain
W. Lausterr
L. E. Myers
Itf
Kuhl
Baltimore Bakery
Levy & Ginspurgs
Lapis
Valencia
Krotz & Morse’s
Heller & Waterman
G. W. Bechel
Mary Stuart
G. W Bechel
Palamo
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