Local notices and business briefs fill Defiance page
A broad collection of local items notes fees on an 8 RR line an exclusive sale of Jewell stoves and coal heating devices hospital and church news community meetings and a house fire loss. Updates include bank director changes a baby birth and ongoing Dow Law fundraising plus sermons and social events at Grace Church.
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C. I. Morse’s
Forrest Brubaker
Dr. Bull
John Norway
Foot & Norway
Farmer
Foot
Switzer Brothers
Grace Church
J. F. Frost
van Meter
Sherwood
Bevington
Toledo
Corporation of Defiance
Treasury
L. Archambeault
Perry Street
J. W. Winn
South Ridge
Charley Krotz
Ford Wight
Defiance
Hicksville
Delinquent Tax Sale Day Noted by County Treasurer
On Tuesday January 17 the delinquent tax sale day is observed by County Treasurer Joan F Dowz. The notice confirms the tax sale for overdue assessments and directs related procedures.
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Joan F. Dowz
Movements and Visits Across Defiance and Surrounding Areas
Local residents and visitors are recorded in Defiance and nearby towns. Emma Try visits Lima, Mrs. H P Miller travels to West Unity, and many others from Paulding Napoleon Toledo and Chicago appear in Defiance for business visits social calls and family travel.
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Defance Commandery No. 30
K. T
Masonic Temple
Hicksville
Bryan
Stryker
West Unity
Defiance Commandery
the Jewels
Switzer Brothers
Emma Try
Lima
H. P. Miller
Sutphen
Paulding
Local couples receive marriage licenses from Probate Judge
The Probate Judge issued licenses to Henry Bookwalter and Mary C. Daniel Skiver and Ida M Fritz. Albert Koch and Alwilda Price. Luther Smith and Minnie Bayes. James H Tharp and Sarah E Koch. Morey Goldsberg and Elizabeth McEntire. Samuel Fair and Catharine Perry. David Fair and Lena N Oscar Overholt and Irene Sollenberger. John Day and Alice Carpenter. Fredrick Bartels and Sophia Bartels. A Andrews and Catharine O Heron.
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Hnnete Bookwalter
Mary C
Daniel Skiver
Ida M. Fritz
Albert Koch
Alwilda Price
Luther Smith
Minnie Bayes
James H. Tharp
Sarah E. Koch
Morey Goldsberg
Elizabeth McEntire
Samuel Fair
Catharine Perry
David Fair
Lena
Oscar Overholt
Irena Sollenberger
John Day
Alice Carpenter
Fredrick Bartels
Ohio Centennial Exposition drive gains momentum in Ohio
The Express Supplement previews Ohio Centennial celebrations and urges statewide effort. In Defiance County, women organize township committees to ensure county representation at the exposition with weekly updates to readers. A local advertising note promotes a black worsted suit at a deep discount, linking promotional copy with the civic feature.
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Ohio
Defiance County
The
Express
Local notes include stock sale and civic debates
H M Sigler presented oyster dishes to U V A. Fred Palmer joined Harman Swalley Co. to replace John Linde. A Wag driver rumor denied. Maumee and Auglaize rivers thawing with limited damage. Bridges near Brunersburg road rising. gas oil bill discussed. Lincoln Club meeting moved to 25th. Social gatherings, cattle imports, and silver wedding noted. College notes cover classes, literary society, and humor in lessons.
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H. M. Sigler
China Hall
Fred, Palmer
Harman, Swalley & Co
John W. Linde
Heller
Paulding
Maumee
North Defiance
Brunersburg Road
Holgate Pike
Ernest Daldorf
Christmas at the Children’s Home Brightens Young Hearts
Christmas joy reaches the Home as the children receive stockings filled with candy huts oranges cakes and toys. Matron Lovebetia GonGas thanks generous donors whose money and gifts brought unalloyed pleasure to the little ones.
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Santa Claus
Lovebetia GonGas
Defiance College to Stage Three Winter Recitals
Defiance College managers plan three piano recitals in College Hall with Mrs Doenitz performing. The program spans from ancient pieces to Mozart, Beethoven, and modern works, aided by local and visiting musicians. Tickets cost 1.00. 300 subscriptions will ensure the series, proceeds funding a school piano.
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Defiance College
Doenitz
Mozart
Beethoven
Defiance
Letters Remaining Uncalled For at Defiance Post Office
Week ending January 10 1888 list includes Burohem Chag ahoney Thomas Caressel Dickey Mise Ella Orrell Dr J H is F is tol F Formichole Hee ntice G wusaell Stevel Ww ae Lowy Bi Katie utchinsontaagart Smith verchner Nathaniel Smi auffman John H Bootide Moore Mrs Hab usParians was iene igner Calls must say advertised Joan M Henostier P M
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Defiance Post-Office
Burohem
Chag
Ahoney
Thomas Caressel
Dickey
Mise
Ella Orrell
Dr. J
Tol
F Formichole
Sir Hee
Ntice G. Wusaell
Stevel
Ae Lowy
Katie Utchinsontaagart Smith
Verchner
Nathaniel Smiauffman
John H. Bootide Moore
For Sale Pure Turkey Gobblers and Pigs in Defiance Ohio
On farm property an ad offers Pure Browse Turkey Gobblers priced 2.50 to 4.00 each and 5 Fall Poland China Pigs from Registered Stock at 5.00 each. Contact T. Deatrick in Defiance Ohio at the El Hay Real Estate Agent office in Court notes.
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Abele
EL Hay Real Estate
Poland
China
T. Deatrick
Tf Defiance
Ohio
Daoust Mangas Bros. Debts Referred to Daoust Blanchard
Creditors of the late Daoust Mangas Bros. urged to call and settle immediately with Daoust Blanchard. All accounts must be closed and the business wound up. 52-If Daoust Biancuarp,
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Daoust
Mangas Bros
Daoust & Blanchard
Daoust & Biancuarp
Long-time Farm Loans At Low Interest Offer
Advertises $50,000 available to loan on improved farms with the option to repay early in sums convenient to the borrower. No life insurance required. Contact H. G. Bakes, Attorney at Law, for terms.
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H. G. Bakes
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Woodward
Worthington
Mr. Geyer
City of Defiance
Geyer
Sam. Rohn
Will Jarvis
C. I. Morse
Pomona
Auglaize Grange Hall
Dan F. Krotz
D. F. Krotz
County Recorder’s
Frank G. Brown
Christ Bodenschatz
Dayton
Father Kinkead
Father Jung
St. John’s
Fannie Switzer
J. J. Jarvis
Kansas City
Will
Mr. Jarvis
Jewell
John H. Littlefield
New York
Abraham Lincoln
College Hall
Littlefield
Lincoln
Merchants’ National Bank
Andrew Sauer
Henry Newbegin
W. C. Holgate
Chas. E. Slocum
E. P. Hooker
W. B. Daoust
Will Hooker
Seba Docks
Fr. N. Lewis
E. E. Decker
Napoleon
G. D. Claffiti
J. P. Gasser
City
Wm. Smith
Tiffin
B. D. Lintz
Georgetown
William Miller
Edwin Phelps
Dr. Powell
Piqua
H. E. Ferguson
George Holton
Mark Center
Emile Karst
John F. Bevington
Fred. Wight
Highland Township
Charley Kirk
Chicago
F. Switzer
Carrie Jobst
Ft. Wayne
W. M. Denman
Steve Schrimplin
Kilbuck
Holmes County
W. G. Blymyer
Mansfield
Mary Dannenberg
Fred. W. W. Sturdevant
N. W. Evans
Portsmouth
R. D. Gillett, Jr
White House
Oscar F. Gillett
H. O. Weldon
Merchants Hotel
Portland
Ind
F. J. 8Head
National Bucket Association
Detroit
Peter Weigerding
Kate Ayers
Columbia City
F. C. Culley
Los Angeles
Cal
Geo. Mangus
Peter Baker
New Bavaria
Messrs. Arbuckle & Ryan
Erie Mills
Olv. Brown
Williams College
P. Moon
F. G. Brown
Cincinnati
F. J. Haller
Central
Milford
J. E. Wellman
Wayne Junction
Mich
Shonfield’s
Defiance Agency
Freischmann S
Lomitgssely
W. J. Weisenberger
A. Anderson
P. Weigerding
Hamilton
F. W. Knapp
Progressive
Hopkins Street
John W. Winn
Chas. J. Daoust
W. C. Hooker
O. D. Loveridge
F. L. Hay
J.S. Greenler
Missouri
J. 8
Henry Greenler
Greenler
Holgate
Merchant's Hotel
Portland Sun
College Notes
Mr. Kint
Madame Doenitz
Fred Evans
Frank Lynder
Literetary Society
Nellie Moore
Coolidge
Filiae Fortes
Bennie Kingsbury
Elmer
Real Estate Security
Viers & Watkins
Hilton’s
Turkey
FTERE
Modelong-Price Clothing House
Cisass
Boston
Ohio Wesleyan University
Mall
Cavalogues Ies
Sj Pestas
Yn Ona
O'Brien & Connolly
Summit Street
Rae
Acker
John A. Moore
G. A. Spares
Defance County
Schlacher
Eli Cheney
Noble Township
Anuery Sath
Thop
Pal
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