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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1887
Page
5
Open public notice dated January 6 1887 references Ofle Corner Clinton and Third Streets in Defiance Oklahoma with event or property details not fully readable. The fragment indicates a legal or civic filing or sale process involving local streets and sites.
The Defiance press critiques the Dow law pro and con, arguing wealth alone does not determine public service. emphasizes Logan's modest home and public duty, urges Defiance voters to oppose retail liquor sales, citing social costs and fairness.
The federal building flag was lowered for Hubert O. Thompson when he died, a Democratic custodian took the act upon himself, and the flag now flies atop the staff. Washington had not ordered half mast as a tribute to Senator Logan. Thompson is described as a petty politician while Logan is praised as a gallant soldier and capable statesman.
The text describes a traditional Chinese treatment for chronic indigestion that involves boiling chicken gizzards to a pulp with water and spices. A tablespoonful or two of the paste is consumed with each meal until recovery. The practice spread from China to parts of Asia and the Mediterranean, but was scarcely learned by major European powers until the late 19th century.
The letter describes Ben Folsom's dissatisfaction in Sheffield England where a $2,500 consulate post proves inadequate. He is bored ill and distressed by his status as a relative of a President's wife, wishing relief and quiet repose beyond the harsh scene.
Captain Wise of the packet Willie lost a valuable mare by drowning last week. The horse sank while he tried to drive on the canal ice during a Delphos mail run, due to driver carelessness.
A fast westbound B&O express broadened into a fatal wreck near Tiffin after colliding with a stalled freight train in snow. The crash and fire telescoped cars, resulting in at least 19 dead and many injured. Among the passengers was Defiance court stenographer Mary Weinland, unhurt, as investigators search for the cause.
Fire alarms sounded Friday from East Defiance due to a burnt chimney at Will Schwartz residence. Thursday evening firemen responded to North Defiance for a chimney at the old ex change with no engine use. Thursday night a woodshed barn on 3B F Enos estate burned down. firemen stopped spread and cause remains unknown.
The Monday election chose Ed Metz as the new Fourth Ward councilman, replacing John Thien. Metz defeated Democrat Charles Biede by a 16 vote majority, delivering a Republican triumph.
An advertising card promises a free cure for nervous weakness early decay and other youth errors. It claims the remedy was discovered by a South American missionary and asks readers to send a stamped self addressed envelope to REV Josefa T Inman Station D New York City for details.
At a regular meeting the council, led by vice president George Miller, elected Miller president pro tem after multiple votes. Other actions included license ordinance discussion, Otto Behne resigning from the board of health, a call for Dow law local option election, and various committee referrals.
Entertainment planned in college hall. Miss Gibson assumes duties this week in a building with a new commercial room setup. J. W. Bridenbaugh leaves term, hurting the literary society. A December wedding at the home of the bride’s parents unites Prof G W Hootman and Miss Richardson with the musical director joining the college. Back remedies offered by Hop Plasters.
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