Defiance County Express Moves to New Office Corner Clinton and Third
The Defiance Express announces its relocation to new quarters on Clinton and Third streets opposite Colby Scott and Lewis and Deatrick stores. Readers are urged to visit the new office and avoid the old location. The issue also covers county agricultural society finances, pro rata premium payments in bad weather, and local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby & Scott's
Lewis
Deatrick & Co
W. Brown
E. N. Lewis
Clinton and
Third Streets
Defiance
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Promises Voice Comfort
If people troubled with colds would take Ayer’s Cherry Pictoral before going to church or place of entertainment they would avoid coughing and comfort speakers and hearers. The Pectoral increases the power and flexibility of the voice. Honxrsrr is the best polity and Hall’s Catarrh Cure is an honest medicine, hence its success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Hall
Year 1885 Claims Many Noted Deaths Across Spheres
A retrospective lists prominent losses in 1885 including Vice Presidents Colfax Hendricks and ex-Senators Fenton Sharon Gwin Toombs. It notes deaths of Richard Grant White Haugh Conway Mrs Helen Hunt Jackson Josh Billings and Sir Moses Montefiore among others. It ends with tribute to Ulysses S. Grant whose legacy endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Frelinghuysen
Fenton and
Sharon
Hendricks
B. Gratz Brown
Gwin
Robert Toombs
Richard Grant White
Haugh Conway
Joseph Alden
Helen Hunt Jackson
America
Henry W. Shaw
Josh Billings
Hinton Bowen Helper
Helper
Catholic Church
Cardinal McClosky
Episcopal Church
Stephen H. Tyng
Benjamin F. Tefft
Presbyterian Church
Samuel Ireneus Prime
Moses Montefiore
Frazer Abt
Madtigal
Africa
el Mahdi
John McCullough
Burnaby
Kbiva
Atlantic
William H. Vanderbilt
Charles McDoughall
Irvin McDowell
Senate caucus pledges fair treatment for Cleveland appointees
Republican senators in Washington discussed President Cleveland’s nominations, signaling careful scrutiny and possible reversals for those who violate civil service norms. They expect inquiries into fitness, with distrustful cases likely to be rejected, and some incumbents may lose tenure as confirmation targets. The Buffalo Express concludes King Alfonso died of natural causes with eight physicians involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Senate
The
Buffalo Express
Alfonso
Boy in Iinos killed by hogs in Iowa incident
A boy in Iino’s was killed and eaten by hogs on Thursday. The text notes Carter Harrison's rise as a power in the state and claims its worst elements have become uncontrollable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iino’s
Carter Harrison
Thrifty Health Remedies Advertisements Summary
A collage of medical patent medicine ads tout Dr. Bigelow’s cough cure, Sumion’s Vitalizer for constipation and appetite loss, Shiloh’s cures for bronchitis and catarrh, Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy, Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets with over a million boxes sold, and N G Woodward’s guaranteed relief for dyspepsia and related symptoms. Local sellers G W Bechel, Geo W Beckel, and G W Crovr are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bigelow
Geo. W. Beckel
G. W. Beckel
G. W. Bechel
Shiloh
Acker’s
N. G. Woodward
Dr Flagys Family Ointment Promises Clear Skin Cure
If your life is burdened by Blackheads pimples and eruptions this ointment will remove blemishes and leave skin soft and smooth Sold by all druggists and mailed on receipt of 25c William M'fg Co Cleveland Ohio G W Beche address listed locally in Cleveland.
Oil and Gas Field Emerging in Northwest Ohio Counties
The article notes oil and gas found in several counties, with Putnam, Hancock, and Allen forming the oil producing triangle. Wells show varied results, and the region is described as a northeast to southwest belt about sixty by forty miles, centered in the three counties deemed the new oildorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Putnam
Hancock
Allen
Wood
Allen County
Putnam County
Hancock, Wood, Putnam
Putnam, Hancock
Wood County
Sandusky
Fremont
Seneca
Fostoria
Hardin
Kenton
Fort Wayne
Napoleon
Toledo
Alien
Thee
Reverend Martin to Lead Florida Meeting Series
The report notes Rev Mr Martin will conduct multiple meetings in Florida. A singing school at Hull’s last Friday night drew a large crowd with a successful turnout. Mrs Davis returning home to Napoleon after visiting P G Young’s during the past week. The community debate in Jewell affirms women’s love over money and cites a crowded Saturday night audience. The piece also urges preparedness for family emergencies and promotes Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral for cold related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Consumption cured by a free remedy offer
An old physician claims a simple vegetable formula can cure consumption and lung affections, plus nervous debility. He offers to mail the recipe in German, French, or English with directions to any reader who sends a stamped request, citing Rochester, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
W. A. Noyes
Power's
Rochester
N.Y
Ayer
Notice to debtors and collection transfer
All persons indebted to us are warned that after January 15, 1886, books will be in the hands of W. C. Travis, justice of the peace, who may sue any non payer. Pay immediately to avoid costs. Also an ad endorsing Acker’s English Remedy for asthma and lung troubles with a guarantee by N. G. Woods ward through Kremer Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Travis
Justice of the Peace
Kirmner Bros
N.G. Woods Ward
Acker
U. S
Hunter Sift
N. G. Woodward
Shiloh's Vitalizer Offered for Dyspepsia Cure
An early 20th century advertisement claims Shiloh's Vitalizer cures dyspepsia and liver complaints. It promotes sale by G. W. Bechel.
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promotes Health Claims
An advertisement touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a direct, prompt purifier of blood and booster for appetite and nerves. It claims to be an alterative medicine and urges every invalid to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Baking powders differ in active ingredients and health claims
The article classifies powders by active principle into cream tartar, alum, and phosphates. It cites health concerns with tartar and alum but promotes phosphate baking powder by Prof Horsford, with praise from Baron Liebig about purity, digestibility, taste, and a claimed ten percent nutritive boost to flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
Baron Liebig
Ohio residents granted patents for various inventions
Over the past week citizens of Ohio received patents including devices from Elyria Cleveland Marion Akron Mansfield and Cincinnati. Notable items involve a rotary engine pupilometer movable dressing closet seeding machines wheel for agricultural implements and a ditching machine among others from firms and individuals across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
R. G. DuBois
E Albin
Springfield
Cs ‘Bird
Elyria
J King
Cleveland
J Chandler
Desmond
R Gerrand
Faulhaier
Gardner Washington
Court House Baling-Press
Hemenway
Parma
E Haber
W King
Marion
Long
Akron
L Babcock
Asker Falls
M McMahon
Bueyrns
Ghain-scourer
Orban
Hay
H Paesler
Malvern
E Patric
E Phillips
Wrench
Pleukhar
Constipation Promoted as Stomach and Liver Regulator
An old advertisement promotes Cheney's Stomach and Liver Regulator claiming it cures constipation and cures a range of ills, urging readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney
Trains Going West and East Listings of Stations
Trains run daily between Baltimore and Chicago with through sleeping service to Chicago from Baltimore and Washington via Pittsburgh Wheeling Columbus and Cincinnati. Eastbound trains No 1 3 5 pass through Wellsboro Walkerton Milford Auburn Defiance Fostoria Monroeville Shelby Mansfield Mt Vernon and Columbus. Westbound trains list Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh Wheeling Cincinnati and Chicago stop points with schedule blocks and through cars noted.
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Baltimore
Washington
Wheeling
Sham No
Bellaire
Pittsburgh
Cambridge
Zanesville
Newark
Columbus
Ciacinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
Manefeld
Shelby
Monroeville
Sro Seeve
Sandusky
Coevorer
Sree
PEGI
Fostoria
Deshler
Dell
Walkerton
Chicago
Wellsboro
Lu Walkerton
Milford Jc
AVIA
Auburn
Defiance
Mansfield
Mt Vernon
LOUIS
Ocanneres
SOCAM
Cincinnati
Iss
Pittsburg
Carson
Ayen’s Cherry Pectoral Endorsed by Eminent Physicians
Physicians of great eminence on both sides of the Atlantic recommend Ayen’s Cherry Pectoral as the most reliable remedy for coughs colds and all pulmonary disorders promising prompt relief and urging every family to have it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayen
Ayer
F. Sweetzer
Maine Medical School
Brunswick
L. J. Addison
Chicago
Ater
Constipation Claims Linked to Cheney's Regulator
An advertisement asserts six in ten people, especially women, suffer constipation and that Cheney's Stomach and Liver Regulator completely cures it. The claim targets female readers and promises absolute relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney
Mrs Wixstow's Soormine Syrvr Teething Remedy
Historic pediatric remedy promoted by a leading nurse and physician. Marketed as suitable for teething and claimed to relieve dysentery diarrhoea griping wind and colic while soothing mothers. Sold in bottles priced at 25 cents with long usage history and wide maternal trust.
Sure Cure for Blind and Bleeding Piles Ointment Claim
Advertisement for Williams Indian Pile Ointment claims rapid relief from piles including bleeding itching and private parts symptoms. Says one box cures long standing cases and offers mail order shipping from Cleveland Ohio with price one dollar via druggists.
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William
William Mf.c
S. Cleveland
G. W. Bechel
Local notes from Coburns Corners and surrounding towns
Indiana Farmer items report illnesses and weather affecting gatherings in Coburns Corners and Hicks ville. Notables include Norwood Flint visiting, Georgie Hollinger and Charlie Harker in Edgerton, Ray Otis from Defiance, and a new daughter at Maxwell's. Coon hunter James Sayers trends in Mark Township. WilderFarmer Center stock sales praised. misprints corrected. Bohemian oats swindle exposed by Indiana Farmer. caution to farmers amid a busy week of town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bruce
Norwood Flint
Coburn’s Corners
Ind
Georgie Hollinger
Charlie Harker
Edgerton
Ray Otis
Defiance
Frank Maxwell
James Sayers
Milford Township
Jones Heller
John Buyers
Mark Township
B. Forlow
F. L. Forlow
Amos Forlow
Pleasant Ridge
L. W._ Wilder
Farmer Center
L. C. Evans
Wessington
Dak
Indiana Farmer
Indianapolis
Indiana
Hicksville
Community Notes From a Busy Winter Week
Dr Hartshorn convalescent again. Sandy Hill teachers institute crowded. Two horses and a cow died for B Hanna this summer. John Shafers builds square timber for spring barn. Walter Donley’s daughter died of typhoid and rests at Bethel. Christmas Eve and New Year dances at Campbells hall. Stailey family heads south to Florida. Crango suffered a hard cramp spell. New Year held joy and Samuel Reynolds sells 80 acre farm to S W Battie with possession in two weeks. Neck-tie party at Georgetown hall raises about 5. Turkey roast at Lintzs on New Year’s. Double wedding at Harry Sweets with 140 attendees and a hearty supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartshorn
Teachers’ Institute
Sandy Hill College
B. Hanna
John Shafers
Walter Donley
Bethel Cemetery
Campell’s Hall
Samuel Reynolds
S. W. Battie
Samuel
Georgetown
Best Wishes For 1886 From Our Friends
The note lists seasonal greetings with hopes for prosperity and peace in the new year. Mentions Kris Kringle, new year wishes, and several local residents including Mrs Clemmons, Grandma Koons, Mrs Haymaker, Mrs G Strable and Emma, with winter plans and visits in Branersburg and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kris Kringle
G. Strable
Emma
Williams County
Branersburg
That Hacking Cough Cured by Shilohs Cure Claim
Advertises Shilohs Cure as a quick remedy for hacking coughs. Claims guarantee of cure and credits G W Bechel as the seller.
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Shiloh
G. W. Bechel
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Defiance County Express
First Streets
Elmer
Express
Clinton
Defi
the Express
Defiance County Agricultural Society
Court House
Austria
Shannon
Middleport
Starry
Trenton
McComb
M H Strong
Ai Strong
Poultry Waters
Topliff
Elvrra
Furnace
Aj E Travers
AG Wilkins
M J Barder
Kent
H Winger
Marshallville
Harrow
M E Keller
Bluffton
Buckle
Acme Hub Co
Baltimore Ohio Railroad
C.K. Lord
Baltimone
W. E. Reppert
Couvuaus
Pee Ee
Ctotnroeato
Daoust & Mangus Bros
ART Universal
Seattes
P. S.—Ail
Blanchard & Daoust
Aies
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delamare
Col Commercial
Rh Ia
Conservatory of Music
C. H. Payne
Albert. Medical Institute
EBIOB
Cata Adean O
Albert
Indus
United States
Russell House
Oestanis
Rumford Chemical Works
Providence
R. L
Harris
Rosin
Harris Reme
Mferry
D. M. Ferry & CO
Detroit
Michigan
Ea Tol Denman Ie
J. B. Weatherford
Chi
O. Tiemen
Sepia
Sete
F. J. Cheney & Co., Proprietors
OHTV
Geo, A- Williams
Old Stand
Central House
Columbus, Hocking Valley
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Ly Toledo
Capey
Sand
Delaware, Ar
Columbus Ly
Columbus Lancaster An
Gallapolis
Rapolis
Pomeroy
Columbes- Ly
Delaware
Aio
Union 1
Philadelphia
Dayton
Gen
Teledoots i
Renhach
Crani Cket
Olumbus Ohio
Agta Rapids
R. R.co
D. Hughart
Grand Rapids, Mich
Bend
Washington Township
B. D. Lintz
Harry Sweet
Farmer Township
Rev. N. Crary
James Clapper
Tilly Knight
Mark Center
Charley Sweet
Ida Sewel
Brunersburg
Surron
W.D. Hitt
W. H. HuspArgo
Defiance National Bank
Stcion of Directors
P. Edward. Squires
Circuit Court of the United States
Northern District
Pawtucket Institution For Savings
Pawtucket
Rhode Island
William Higgins
Defiance County
Towit
Inlet
Third
Clinton Streets
Clinton Street
Third Street
Alon
W.F. Goodspefd
E. H. Potter
Resources
Alte
U.S
POCIC
U. S. Treas
Total
National Bank
State of
County of
Epwakp Squire
Edward Squire
J. B. Peaslee
James A. Orcutt
Edward Ire
M.E.O
J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Francis Jewett
Sen
Massachusetts
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
Pals
Cap
Gutar
N& W
P. W. Ziegler & CO
Avon
Philadelpha
WivEv
Philetus Smith
Bryan, Ohio
J. H. Curry
M. D
Superior St
Toledo, Ohio
Eye and Ear Institute
Eracs Chemical Co
Murphy Bros
Paris
Tex. G
Ondom
Lily Bradford
Turkey
Allen & Parkhurst
Summit St
O. Jm
Seagrave Brothers
Madison St
Jonn A. Logan
Hubbare Bros
4Th St
Northwest
Fisk & Fisk
Summit
St. Toledo
Scriptive of the Northwest
Statistics Com
J. Weisenberger
Leflance
Cheney & CO
Manni’g
Prop’rs
Tolzco, Co
Forsha’s
Bala
S W. Forsha
Forsha
A. M. Dennison
al Druggists
Pophams
T. Popham &Co
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