January 1 notes and county court dates headline Ohio notices
A collection of short items from Defiance area papers notes January 1 weather, court term starts January 26 in this county, and the next term of Common Pleas Court in Paulding on January 12 then 26. It mentions Idaho humor and local anecdotes, votes, and social happenings including local businesses, editorials, and a few personnel moves.
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Geneva
Common Pleas Court
Toledo Post
Findlay
Paulding
Jin This
Toledo Post and Journal
Antwerp Argus
Orange Blossoms December 1884 Judge Greene licenses
A December list of marriage licenses issued by Judge Greene includes John McCormick and Alice Keener, John W Wolfrd and Opel L Warner, Ernest Borst and Sophia Schmuck, Ensign and Clara E Culler, John Goppert and Mary Stuckey, Gotlieb Wahl and Sophia March, Wesley Batchelor and Sarah Bowers, Henry Rettcher and Lena Lindaman, M F Kusmaul and Maggie Snyder, John P Wagner and Mary Gilham, Arias Churchman and Julia Hoffman, John Lett and Mary Augusta Garl, Edward Renz and Mena Haase, John Mackey and Kate Strusaker, George Wise and Ida E Hall, Thaddeus G Dowell and Carrie A Phillips, A Stackhouse and Rachel A Smith, J M Phillips and Aggie R Huber, David Wagner and Marietta Bell, Wm E Davis and Clara M Skiver, Emer Richardson and Laura Freyman, Wm F Willard and Louisa Neidhardt, Frank W Dechaux and Anna L Fox.
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Mary Gilham
Arias Churchman
Julia Hoffman
John Lett
Mary Augusta Garl
Edward Renz
Mena Haase
John Mackey
Kate Strusaker
George Wise
Ida E. Hall
Thaddeus G. Dowell
Carrie A. Phillips
A. Stackhouse
Rachel A. Smith
J.M. Phillips
Aggie R. Huber
David Wagner
Marietta Bell
Wm. E. Davis
Clara M Skiver
Emer Richardson
Laura Freyman
Wm. F. Willard
Louisa Neidhardt
Frank W. Dechaux
Anna L. Fox
Assignment Shocks Defiance Clothing House
The Clothing and Bed and Shoe House of Daurman and Hilton closed Saturday night and made an assignment for the benefit of creditors to K. V. Haymaker. Liabilities are about $10,000 with assets around $15,000, in a bid to reorganize amid a sluggish business climate.
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Dyarman & Hilton
Daurman & Hilton
K. V. Haymaker
Unclaimed Court Fees Listed in Defiance County Court
The Defiance County Common Pleas Court announces due fees owed to numerous individuals. List includes names such as J. P. Cameron, D. G. Hoffman, and others with amounts ranging from 40 cents to several dollars. Call the Clerk of the Court to claim owed costs.
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Defiance County Common Pleas Court
J. P. Cameron
D. G. Hoffman
W. Tate
J. F. Alexander
John Tuttle
Beesk Lisedesheeo
Peter Dickman
J W. Trimbom
Wm. Davis
Geo
W. Deatrick
Edwin Phelps
Benjamin Elson
Sophia House
Edward Otis
Ghriet Mabhs
Isaac Corwin
Joseph Haller
Peter Schlosser
A. Dotane
Henry Womer
Joseph Derheimer
Willian Bobd
Seennee
A. Appleton
Janes Kam
Ocaces Mesakexe
Daniel Hutchens
Henry Newbegin
John Pinkerton
Charles Ellwood
J.B. Dee
J. AB
Ss .Staens
Martin Tons
Eckar Ur
Roy SO
Wesley Kneiss
Andrew Bostater
J. M. Ainsworth
A. Micewell
Sowadtcette
Timothy Mahoney
W. Latemer
A.A. Aldrich
Baker Woodruff
C. H. Masher
John Diehl
Sted
Henry Schmick
E. Bronson
Angunaeisa
Evening quarrel over canned goods in domestic tiff
A drunken man argues with his wife about canned and glass goods after a night out. The couple bicker with muddled words and misheard phrases, ending with a note about a fine office photograph taken by Beardsley of J. F. Deatrick & Son.
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J. F. Deatrick & Son
Beardsley
Etiquette on Smoking By the Well Bred Man
An editor cites etiquette guidance advising that a well bred man smokes only as needed to draw, keeps the cigar in place briefly, and removes it when speaking or approaching a lady. It adds that bread makers avoid smoking in busy streets or public places where it may offend others.
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Aly
Albert
Burials and permits at Augleize Cemetery in December '84
December permits or burials recorded at Augleize Cemetery list several individuals by date. Names include Frederick Genrick chronic bronchitis at Delphi, infant child of R H Harrison, D W Marcellus dropsy, Kay Kane colored, Joras Ashbacher dropsy of the heart, Thomas N Columbia consumption, Resita Sheridan physical prostration, Dellilah Ann Smith paralysis of the heart, and Edward Murphy injured by a fall.
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Augleize
Frederick Genrick
Delphi
R. H. Harrison
D. W. Marcellus
Drop
Joras Ashbacher
Thomas N. Columbia
Resita Sheridan
Dellilah Ann Smith
Edward Murphy
How Teo Do It, An Experiment Worth Trying
Timely sales tactic suggested to ease debt pressure. Merchants urged to clear stock by drastic price reductions and aggressive advertising. Public notices promise “red handed ruin or sell” urgency to move goods.
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Duns
The
Express
Foust and Enos Retire as Defiance County Officials
The Defiance county sheriffs office and prosecuting attorney posts retirements mark a transition. John A. Foust hands over to successor Wonderly after four years praised for integrity and reform, while B F Enos retires, praised for tackling crime and upholding law, with John W. Winn named his successor.
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John A. Foust
B. F. Enos
Proesecuting Attorney
Wonderly
Defiance County
Foust
the Express
Mr. Foust
Hicksville
Sherif
Enos
John W. Winn
Circular Wood Saw Offered by Machine Works
Advertises a circular wood saw at the Machine Works with an 80 inch blade, balanced and belt driven for smooth operation. Priced at 55 dollars complete with saw, emphasizing friction roller table and secure balance system.
Microbe Counts in Beer Spark Inquiry
A Williamsport scientist reports finding 8 million microbes in 2 drops of beer 480 million in 4 teaspoons and 25 billion in a schooner. The note suggests microbes may affect drunkness and morning head, calling for further inquiry.
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Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Defiance Gas and Defiance Machine Works Elect Directors
Stockholders at Defiance Gas Co. elect S T Sutphen F W LeSueur C J Chenevert A S Latty J D Patton as directors and then name S J Sutphen president Edward Squire treasurer and G J Hickey secretary. Separately Defiance Machine Works picks P Kettenring Wm Lauster F G Brown M Gorman C A Fliexinger C H Lindenberger Charles Seymour as directors with P Kettenring president Wm Lauster treasurer F G Brown secretary and Charles Seymour superintendent.
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Defiance Gas Co
S. T. Sutphen
F. W. LeSueur
C. J. Chenevert
A. S. Latty
J. D. Patton
S. J. Sutphen
Edward Squire
G. J. Hickey
The
Defience Machine Works
P. Kettenring
Wm. Lauster
F. G. Brown
M. Gorman
C. A. Fliexinger
C. H. Lindenberger
Charles Seymour
Farragut Boat Club elects officers at semi annual meet
At the Farragut Boat Club semi annual meeting held at the Western Union office last evening officers for the next six months were elected: J F Krotz president C L Deatrick vice president C J Daoust secretary J F Tenzer treasurer C A Prince captain Frank Barstow lieutenant. Ex secretary H S Bassett is placed on the honorary list amid expressions of regret for his long service since 1880 and valued contributions as referee.
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Farragut Boat Club
Western Union
J. F. Krotz
C. L. Deatrick
C. J. Daoust
J. F. Tenzer
C. A. Prince
Frank Barstow
H. S. Bassett
Hollie Basset
Basset
Bassett
F. W. Sturprvamt
C. J. Daousr
C. L. Dearrick
Free American Farmer offer for Defiance County readers
Defiance County and Evening Express subscribers can get American Farmer free for 1885 by paying in advance or three months in advance plus 25 cents for a year. The sixteen page agricultural magazine from Fort Wayne covers farming, stock, dairying, gardening, and family topics. Offer ends January 31st and is cash in advance.
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Weekly Express
American Farmer
Evening Express
E. A. K. Hackett
Fort Wayne
Ind
Sding
Protracted Mt Zion Meeting and Local Work Updates
A prolonged meeting began last Saturday at Mt Zion Church led by a Christian denomination. The Sharon meeting closed last Wednesday after about three weeks. Joshua D Hell plans a large spring barn build. Hahn's saw mill runs full blast with George as head sawyer.
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Mt. Zion ‘Church
Sharon
Joshua D. Hell
Hahn
George
Real estate transfers recorded in Hicksville and Defiance areas
In the week ending Jan 7 1885 the recorder lists multiple land and lot transfers. Names include John Clay Jan Sower F Stottler Laura Stottler Comfort Ramsey and many others with lots and acres sold for sums ranging from 34 to 7000 dollars.
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Recorder’s
John Clay
Jan Sower
Hicksville
John Sower
Corwin C. Diehl
Clay, Crowl & Co
J. E. Coulter
F. Stottler
Laura E. Stottler
Tiffin
Barnett Stotler
Fremont Stotler
Joseph Bunnell
John L. Bevington
Comfort R. Ramsey
A. P. McConkey
Farmer
John G. Oppenlander
Charles Openlander
David Openlander
Sherwood
Edward M. Bilderback
Rebecca Baker
William Stailey
George W
M. Catherine Leonard
Woashington
John 8. Greenler
Joseph Lero
East Defiance
Elizabeth Wann
Elmer Hillebaugh
Charles Miller
Elizabeth Wainer
Defiance
John B. Steel
Isaac Gruesenham
F. Deatrick
Elizabeth Krebs
Josph S. Bannell
Lucinda Wesner
George Dicus
Mary F. King
F. J. Batt
John Wock
Titin
Charles E. Stenger
Rachael Stenger
Local notes from Beerrys Ohio and surrounding area
Miss Watson visits relatives in town while Ray Maxwell enjoys an oyster supper on New Year’s evening. L Donatin Post installs officers. Mrs Hollinger improves under Dr Rakestraw. The Express notes The American Farmer and local letter from L O Evans in Elmer Dakota. Beerrys and Wyandot county items include editorial changes, holiday sales, and notices about local tradespeople and residents.
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Nora Bene
Miss Watson
Holmer County
Ray Maxwell
Charley Hoderbeaum
Attle
Bean K
Sycamore News
Wyandot County
Berry
J. P. Woland
Woland
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Defiance County Express
Frank
Culley
First
Clinton
Wabash, St. Louis and
Pacific
Lightning Express
Atlantic Express
Westerne
St. Louis
Pacific Express
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
New York
Washington
Baltimore
Chicago
Cleveland Press State
Ohio G. A. R. Department
Akron
Russell Dobson
Wood County Democrat
Bowling Green
Lima
Russia
Ralston’s
C. W. Butler
Northwestern Ohio Teachers Association
Paulding Gazette
Democrat
Thad Dowell
Hollie Bassett
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Louisiana
New Orleans
Prairie Switch
Kate Hoover
Statten Island Hospital
Miss Hoover
Ketchel
Sea Side Restaurent
Dr. Mottert
Marion Daily Star
Calvin Brice
Cleveand
Ketchel’s
Sea Side
Jake Foster
van Wert
Cleveland
Sandusky
Defiance County Aricultural Society
Mallet Brothers
Front Street
Opera House
Anderson
Findlay Daily
Jeff
Toledo
Louisa Lindhardt
Boston
Tiffin Courier
G. W. Perry
Faust
Cora McDonald
Vic Bevington
Lucy Stone
Findley
Freigh
Blanchard Block
Watkins
Scott
White House
Defiance Express
Zifin Courier
M. E. Church
Congress
Battle Grounds
Fort Meigs
Fort Miami
Fallen Timbers
Cleveland Press
W. H. Evans
English Bridge
Staten Island
Ohio
Kay Kane
Charroes
Teo
Officers
Week of Prayer
Presbyterian Church
Evangelical Alliance
Church of Christ
Hilton's
Noble Township
Bosanko
United States
Dr. Bosanko
Colby & Scott
Defiance Machine Works
Acker
N. G. Woodward
HL. M. Sigler
Crockery Store
Masons
China
Queensware
Switzer, Keliast
Clinton Street
FOR
Noring Trade
Harrows
Clinton St
Switzer & Kehnast
Powells Creek
L Donatin Post
L. G. Flint
Win Ames
John Ames
Will Shumo
Main Street
Davidson, S
Frank Hoffman
Castoria
ME. Heller & CO
Best Calico
M.e.heller&&co
Cali AT
Boi
Babbitt
Hub
N. Y
COR. Perry
Third Streets
Bert S
Medical Institute
Case Library
Defiance County Agricultural Society
HN Crowe
H. Ralston
Fim
MP CO
Summit Street
Oledo
Tazrs
Holiday & Candy
Carroll & CO
DR. Albert
Dr. Warren
J. A. Bernhard
Blacksmith Department
Studebaker Manufacturing Company
South Bend
George W. Bechel
Praire
Ayer
Iliver
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