Trains Arriving at Defiance and Western Lines
Arrival and schedule details for Defiance trains listed by type and time. Through Express No 1 at 4 55 AM Westbound, St Louis Fastress No 3 at 1 39 PM, New York Fast Line eastbound, Washington and Baltimore ex at 5 59 AM, Baltimore and New York Express at 3 05.
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Bonccecsne Hna
Dieltedeimnimnstapis Praemnivetons
St. Louis Fastress, No
P. M. Pacific
Baccceimnensveis
New York Fast Line
Washington and Baltimore
Baltimore
New York Express
Local notices and business chatter from Defiance
A collage of brief items covers advertising bills, visits, plans for a roller rink, hotel prospects, counterfeit money, subscription efforts, and local events. Mentions Defiance, Bowling Green, Tiffin, and neighboring towns with references to M. E. Heller & Co. and the Russell House.
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Ketchel
Sea Side
van Wert
Farmer Discovers Iron Teakette with Gold Coins?
A circulating report from Highland township claims Nicholas Degier found an iron teakette while digging a farm well that contained about $3,000 in old gold coins. No independent witness has verified the tale, and the paper does not vouch for it.
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Nicholas Degier
Highland Township
Degier
Educators Seek Defiance Seminary Building
After visiting Defiance last week Prof A M Hootman of the Metropolitan Business College Chicago and Prof J M Pile spoke with trustees about securing the new seminary building. They would establish a normal school with commercial, art, music and classical departments. Both have ripe experience and high reputations, and many friends hope they locate in Defiance.
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A. M. Hootman
Metropolitan Business College
Chicago
Defiance
J. M. Pile
J Hicksville News
Money Drawer Yields $837.50 Missing for Switzer Bros
A hardware store drawer long suspected of hiding missing cash produced $37.50 in $5 gold pieces after repeated hammer taps during the move to a new building. The drawer had concealed the coins for months, eluding discovery despite baiting with a $5 gold piece. The tale closes with a boastful request to reproduce such luck elsewhere.
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Switzer Bros
Switzer
Sharp Trick Exposes a City Directory Scam
A young stranger canvassed for directory ad cards from about forty merchants, then printed in Teldo and sold ads on a C. O. D. basis. He handed a $25 check to Hengstler, signed R. C. Johnes, which bounced, and fled after collecting payments from vendors. A second $15 check failed at Wolsiffer’s saloon. Likely headed toward the B and O line, described as 25, smooth talking, and elusive.
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Tel-do
City Express
Defiance National Bank
E. A. Hamilton
R. C. Johnes
Wolsiffer
Salo
J. W. Williams
Smooth
Land transfers listed in Recorder's week ending January 1385
The record details multiple property exchanges across Hicksville Sherwood Defiance Mark Branersburg Noble and related areas. Transactions include parcels and acreage from individuals such as Joseph Martin Byron Rockwood Donald Coulter Levi Wilder Charles Miller Elizabeth Warner Fred Westendorf M H Robertson Barbara Winkler Florence Clark Henry Harter Thomas Drake Charles Skinner Daniel Coy J Mack William Phillips Amanda Hatfield Lewis Tiedeman Martin Lawrence E Aldrich and others with values ranging from 65 to 5200 dollars.
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Recorder’s Office
Joseph Martin
Byron Rockwood
Hicksville
Donald Coulter
John Coulter
Sherwood
Levi W. Wilder
Abner Nisley
Farmer
Charles E. Miller
Elizabeth Warner
Defiance
Franklin Etchens
John and
Wesley Etchens
Mark
Fred Westendorf
John Flanagan
Noble
M.H. Robertson
Oramil Shreves
Branersburg
M. H. Robertson
Branersurg
MH. Robertson
Barbara Winkler
Florence Clark
Henry Harter
Highland
Thomas Drake
George Streicher
Charles A. Skinner
Daniel Coyland
Tiffin
James K
Nancy A. Crear
Henry F. Aschmeire
Adams
John Mack
William A. Phillips
Daniel W. Coy
J. F. Deatrick
Amanda Hatfield
Lewis Tiedeman
Martin P. Lawrence
Frank C. Culley
E F. Aldrich
Frederick Donenburg
Board of Education
Adams Township
Henry F. Ames
R. J. Williams
E. Ames
E. F. Aldrich
Emma P. Culley
Farmer Pains Over Bohemian Oats Monopoly And Fees
A letter laments farm profiteering through Bohemian oats schemes with 25 percent commissions and third party brokers. It questions independence when agents push purchases, urging honesty and fair price, criticizing influence that benefits middlemen over ordinary farmers. The author cites Bro Sanford and local comments, urging restraint and integrity among farmers and brokers alike.
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Bro
Sanford
the Express
Bro. S
Jook
Chay Seng
H. Morais, JR
County Work at January Term of Defiance County Commission
At the January meeting the band of T S Wight as surveyor was presented with C J Chenevert Louis Archambault and John Kiser as sureties. Bonds for J C Woods as Recorder with H J Hill Harry Ort and Matthew Elliot as sureties accepted. A resolution approved to attend the County Commissioners State Association starting Jan 13 1885 for three days with expenses not to exceed 30. Also the resignation of John P Fredrick as Trustee of the Children's Home was accepted to take effect Jan 20.
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T. S Wight
C. J. Chenevert
Louis Archambault
John Kiser
J. C. Woods
H. J. Hill
Herry Ort
Matthew Elliot
Defiance County
Board of Commissioners
County Commissioners State Association
John P. Fredrick
Drowned Child on Rotten Canal Ice at Napoleon
Eight year old daughter of Mrs. Catlin fell through ice on the Napoleon canal while children played. A boy tried to help but failed. The mother plunged in to save her child and was rescued with help from James Parcher and Andrew Sayers. The child remained submerged and could not be recovered before dark.
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Canal
Alain
James Parcher
Andrew Sayers
Parcher
Sayers
Dr. Shoemaker
Budd
Paulding Democrat
Bill
Gazelle
Democrat
Deacon Jones
Bud
Moore
Argus
Paulding
The
Mills of God
Billy
Theo
Bob
Phillips
Phene L’odenbender
Bodenbender
Alwas
Defiance County Census Compendium Highlights 1860 to 1880 Growth
The Compendium of the Tenth Census for Defiance County lists population growth from 1860 to 1880 with whites rising from 11,808 to 22,371 and blacks from 78 to 114. It details township populations, farm counts, land values, livestock, crops, and manufacturing data for 1880 including 114 establishments and wages. It notes taxes, real and personal property values, and county debt, plus local notes from Hicksville on churches, societies, and a law collection office.
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United States
Defiance County
Adams Township
Defiance Township
Defiance Village
Delaware Township
Farmer Township
Hicksville Township
Hicksville Village
Highland Township
Mark Township
Milford Township
Noble Township
Richland Township
Tiffin Township
Washington Township
Defiance City
Sherwood Shavings from a Local Notes Page
Batter and eggs bring steady prices at Sherwood with butter at 13 cents and eggs at 20 cents. Mr and Mrs E H Doud of Defiance visited this weekend. A union Sabbath school was organized at U B church and Mrs P H VanMeter elected Superintendent. I U O F officers installed by A Viers of Defiance with N G C L Haitshorn and other posts listed. Sherwood Literary Society meets Fridays. Q/A asks if a liar is beneficial to a community.
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Sherwood
E. H. Doud
Defiance
U. B
P.H. VanMeter
A. Viers
N. G
C. L. Haitshorn
Vv. G
C. E. Struble
Sec
The
Sherwood Literary Society
John Kock
J. W. Haff
Quest
Local notices from Noble Township and surroundings
Frank Brown will work for Mart Lawrence the coming year. Coon Mill will build a new barn this summer. Prof Winkwich from Germany teaches Gurwell School this winter. S E Sanford and Gust Armbruster put up new fences on their farms. Saw mill moves to Henry Prousseur's farm near Salem church in spring. Enos Rath contracts for grading and draining the Orphanage grounds. Mart Stotter will work his father’s farm this summer. Whooping cough or no puzzles Tiflin Township. Virginia Sanford dismissed school last week and is now sick. J W Reid's wintry bath attempt ended in cold water. George B Hilton sold his farm to F A Goddard. will move to Southern Nebraska with 160 acres in spring.
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Frank Brown
Mart. Lawrence
Coon
Prof. Winkwich
Germany
S. E. Sanford
Gust Armbruster
Henry Prousseur
Salem Church
Enos Rath
Mart Stotter
Tiflin Township
Virginia Sanford
J. W. Reid
Jake
George B. Hilton
F. A. Goddard
Adams Township
George
Nebraska
Castoria Ad Slogan Parody Highlights Longstanding Claim
A vintage style marketing jingle recalls Castoria, mentioning illness, infancy, and motherhood as a recurring motif. The ad commentary emphasizes trust in the Castoria brand across generations.
Local notes and visits in town this week
John Pask made a short visit recently. Wm Yeagley visited his son. Bryan’s Mr Jacobs sold full trees at Chickasaw. A new baby arrives at David Moog’s home. Mrs A P McConkey’s shawl mislaid. Miss Francis Carlile returned from Michigan. E Reez and Mena Haase married recently. Mrs Geo Reynolds of Kansas visiting daughter. Mr and Mrs F Corwin of Defence visiting John Goller. E K Dain pleased with new home and gained weight. Mattie Jons returned from Warren where she studied music. Local youths plan to attend Farmer school starting next Monday.
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Mr. Jacobs
Bryan
David Moog
A. P. McConkey
Francis Carlile
Michigan
E. Reez
Mena Haase
Geo. Reynolds
Kansas
Mattie Jons
Warren
Mu Ic
Farmer School
Buntsville Community Notes and Local Gossip
Local items report a infant death of Oscar and Ella Wibel, ongoing chatter about George Cookge and John Garey, and William Heller planning a spring home. Revival at Pethel led by Elder G W Mell. Samuel Ice to build a 60 by 80 barn and a grain house. Varser's sawmill visited shows lumber production. residents comment on locals and visitors including Wm Covington and Jim Scott. A column mocks Buzzing Budd and Paulding Democrat politics amid leap year gossip and catarrh health advice urging Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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Pethel
G. W. Mell
Samuel Ice
Varser
Sawmi
Johnny
Jimmy
Wm. Covington
Logan County
Bill Simmons
Jim Scott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Defiance County Express
First
Clinton Streets
Wabash, St. Louis and
Pacific
Ea8&t
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
A. G. Cothrell
Tiffin Courier
Charlie Deatrick
Bowling Green
City Hall
Payne Star
Harry Brooks
Wabash
M. E. Heller & Co
Findlay
Fremont
John Rowe
Fifth Street
Clinton
Fostoria Democrat
Russell House
Cleveland
Baltimore & Ohio
Express
Ullman & Philpote
E. Bruner
Burg
Toledo
John O. Plank
New Russell House
Cincinnati, van Wert & Michigan
Farraguts
Charles Prince
Charley Wolff
Andy Roedel
Hollie Bassett
Jesse
P.S
Futon County
James Jaine
John Sherman
Charlie Foster
George Holton
Braunersburg
Jerome Stough
George Switzer
New Orleans
American Farmer and the Express
Mt. Verron
Century Club
Romers
Hurd
New York
Washington
Green
George Gol'er
Yeutter
Fulton
Henry
Putnam
Common Pleas
Hoad
Napoleon
Nora Bene
New Lutheran Church
H. Linville
Canton
George Scott
Merss Kimble
N. Smith
Six Corners
F. Dalryple
Alex
Sum. Saltsman
A. B
C. E. Warner's
Chubb
John Ames
S. Scott
Chas. C. Hollinger
Knox
Licking
High Street
Mary
Adda Bercaw
Presbyterian Church
Disciple
Evangelical Church
Edgerton
Evangelical
Wm. C. Travis
First and
Ohio
Sherwood Shavings
Noble Township and Vicinity
Nemo
Castoria
Defiance Machine Works
Katrina
John Pask
Wm. Yeagley
Buntsville
Oscar
Ella Wibel
George Cookge
John Garey
Willam Heller
Charles Miler
William Heller
Hood
N. Y
COR. Perry
Third Streets
Boston
Hamburg
New York City
F. A- B. Lowe
Prop
Dicus
Hilton’s
B. W
Pound
Krotz and Morse
Cash Grocers
Holiday & Candy
Dakedall
Liberal
Carroll &Co
Penmogy
Broadway
P.O
Rubbertype
MPCO
Summit Street
Tarris Ovr
Clinton Street
Duial
Norih Trade
Harrows
Clinton St
Switzer & Kehnast
W.A
France
W. A. France
Nere
Vegetable
Philadelphia
Wm. Clark
J.J. Miller
M. D
Schenditady
York
LL. D
Lewiston, Main
EL Ottman
Albany
Hai
J. D
H. Dawson
Cambrids
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