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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1887
Page
8
Time reads 7:53 A.M 8:10 P.M 9:35 P.M with 6184 M indicating a schedule or line. Mentions GOING WEST, Chicago Fast Line, Wince Express, hicago Mail Local. Read as fragmentary timetable item from a newspaper page.
Several new teachers join the Normal College this term including Ben Blue. A first 8 o'clock recitation and daily chapel routines continue. New students arrive from the country, with Pennsylvanians among spring term entrants. Prof Hootman to direct music and Mr Butler praised for Jewell school success. final note on Sheriff transition closes the item.
Communities argue over the Fourth ward election of a Republican councilman. John Thien's past clashes with Democratic bosses emerge as he prevails with a strong vote. The piece laments B&O rail safety urging double tracking and a bridge or watchman at a dangerous High street crossing near the Maumee bridge, while noting shifts in Democratic power and praise for Metz over Biede.
Thirty four gentlemen surprised Peter Kittenring at his Defiance home on his 52nd birthday. Hon. C. A. Flickinger presented a gold headed cane and an elegant easy rocker with a humorous speech. Mrs. Peter Kittenring announced the tribute and guests enjoyed a sumptuous repast.
On Saturday afternoon near Maumee bridge Wm Helmick’s load of three logs caused the tongue roller to break. The sleigh struck a lamp post at Mrs Wahn’s, released the team, and collided with a bob coming from the opposite direction driven by David Fair. Each team’s horse was pierced in the chest by a tongue. one horse died immediately, the other was severely injured and likely to die.
The Oddfellows hall damaged by last Summer's fire has been fully repaired and redecorated. Insurance money covered the re fitting costs. A large painting of the order's emblems by A. B. Mason now hangs above the noble Grand's chair. A re dedication and banquet are planned for month’s end.
On Saturday George F. Switser left the city for several weeks, planning to visit the ice palace at Montreal and try tobogganing in the Eastern States and Canada. The writer wishes him a pleasant vacation and a safe return.
On Saturday at noon the wood shed on the place in North Defiance occupied as a residence by Wm. Carter, Esq., was found on fire below the sills. The department was called and easily quenched the fire, which had not developed beyond smouldering. It is supposed hot ashes caused the trouble.
An advertisement touts Dr Haynes Golden Specific as a covert cure for alcoholism. It claims the drug can be stirred into coffee or tea without the drinker’s knowledge, producing a speedy permanent cure. Thousands of drinkers allegedly become temperate and believe they quit on their own. The company guarantees no harmful effects and offers a circular from GoLogs Sixcurie Co. at 185 Race St Cincinnati Ohio.
The State Board of Health reports the public health week ending Jan 8. Acute bronchitis remains prevalent. Compared with the prior week pneumonia bronchitis and croup rose while malarial fevers diphtheria laryngeal tonsillitis measles decreased across affected areas. In Cleveland 13 diphtheria and 23 measles cases. in Columbus 8 diphtheria cases.
Anthony Wayne Council No 88 National Union reports its officers elected for the coming year. President Robert Morrison Vice-President C F Aschbacher Speaker Christ Frantz Secretary W F Brubaker Fin Secretary L J Shead Treasurer R Brown Chaplain C D Turner Usher H C Lass Sergeant at Arms J Hopper Door Keeper J H Buster seee B Stevens W Geiger H e
Local business ads advertise closing out sale on hanging lamps at C L Morse s and half price cloaks from Alva Flickinger agent for C L Luce Co. They tout cheap groceries blankets and bed comforts for next 60 days and urge purchases of silk plush cloaks cashmere dress patterns and real estate listings with agent F L Hay.
Advert says tickets to all points in the Union are available at the cheapest price in the city with office at Merchants National Bank.
The Ene mills resume full operation tomorrow January 14 with doubled capacity for faster grist work. H Heerdeg en & Co urge all debtors to settle by year’s end and promise top grain payments, inviting a trial of their facilities and services as one of the best equipped mills in the state.
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