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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1884
Page
21
The item notes Peck's Bad Boy will be immense at Myers' opera house Saturday night. It mentions a string of local happenings including theater, skating, a new tobacco factory, and community chatter about a soldiers monument.
The dedication of the new M. E. Church at Holgate will be held February 3. General Gibson will deliver the dedicatory sermon and ample provision will be made for all who come from a distance. Everyone is invited to attend.
The order signed expresses gratitude for the kindness of friends shown during a visit and substantial tokens of friendship given at the Baptist church on the evening of the 11th inst. The writers return thanks and wish the Lord will prosper them in all that promotes happiness and usefulness.
A speaker recalls the old man's misery after a tooth extraction and his claim that Vitalized Air keeps the pain away. He swears the dentist almost killed him and now vows to use Vitalized Air for any future tooth pulling.
After three months the monumental association says Defiance citizens show little support for a soldiers' monument. Some have aided, but many refuse to contribute. Without broader backing the project cannot proceed and may be abandoned. What do you say?
Dyarman and Hilton secure the south room in the Harley Tiedeman block on Clinton street and plan a March opening with a complete new stock of clothing and gent’s furnishings. A. F. Harley leases the adjoining room to spring with a large dry goods stock. Harley will keep the old store with a large boots and shoes stock.
At the Defiance County Agricultural Society meeting on the 16th inst, officers elected for 1884 include President John Crowe Vice President E B Mix Treasurer C P Tittle and Secretary W H Ralston The next annual fair is slated for the last week in September Defiance County Pomona Grange also announced officers Master Martin Gurwell Overseer Rollin Woodward Lecturer J A Sheffield Steward Matthew Elliott A Steward James Morris Chaplain Lyman Langdon Treasurer E B Mix Secretary Frank Partee Gate Keeper Charles McCollister Pomona Minnie Elliott Flora Florence Reid Ceres Alice Bodenbender L A 8 Grace Woodward
Apply to L Trowbridge at Napoleon Ohio for the position clearing 100 acres of land at Jewell Stave Factory.
Farmer Center notes list visits by Fred Fusselman Emma Menosmith and Harry Ramsey. Mrs Alvira Crocker visits Hicks ville. Mrs John Winn of Defiance visits Yeagley family. Mrs Abe Mavis ill with erysipelas. Farmerites form a club and meet at Motes hall each Tuesday. Bryanites hold a dance in Allen’s hall with a large turnout. Indiana Corys visit Farmer and Chickasaw Corys. Brose Spangler and Will Richardson near snow bank mishap on returning from writing school. sleigh upset. horse ran six miles east of Bryan. no major damage or injuries.
From Our Own Correspondent Ayersville reports a dangerous road near Preston and locals facing illness and war stories. Libbie Rohn remains very low with paralysis while the M E protracted effort continues. A row in the school follows interdistrict pupil transfers and a German near Defiance narrowly escapes tragedy at the Preston hills. An Ohio merchant unveils a new economical industry using wasted power pending a test trial.
Local items from Noble Township report fear of water famine among saw mill workers after the cold snap. M. P. Lawrence’s two children sick. Farmers east of the Tiffin River cross the ice with lumber. David Rasor supplies sycamore lumber to Kuhn Bros. of Defiance. F. W. Coons plans a spring barn. Parish and social news include Evansport visits, Noble Grange officers installed, and move of L. R. Teegarden to Paulding. The piece mentions Nick King of King Romas & Co. and a wrist injury to Mrs Elisa Sheffield.
Orly Hartman works for Edwin Cory this winter. P Yeagley hires W Freeman for a year. L Conkle hires H Ackley for next season. Mrs C F Goller sick but improving. B F Houck bought thirty two acres from W Yeagley. The model shanty sits on the Goller place in section twenty five. Clark Parmerly visiting relatives. Ira McCavitt back from Defiance where employed. Berney Hutchins cutting timber on his place. A baby in Farmer weighs one and a half pounds. Oyster suppers often fail to cover costs. A grocery is planned near the township line road. Timber partly ready. E H Doud and wife of Defiance visiting Chickasaw. Doud hurt by a cut received chopping wood.
Miss Maud Tracy returns from Toledo and Miss Geneva Stecker visits Hancock county grandmother. George Parker and wife on the sick list. Surveyor English laid out corners locally. Farmers improve sleighing by hauling saw logs. Prospective builders include Wm. A. Spencer G. D. Zimmerman J. F. Cordrey E. W. Welton and F. A. Boyd. George Schoonover sold his Putnam county farm to William Huffman of Tennessee who will move spring.
Mrs Geo Hall guest of Squire Bennett and wife Chauncy Morse of Defiance visited Brunersburg last Monday. H R Haller plans a new house next spring. Camel swallowing noted since Jan 9. gnat swallows with effort. Mrs H C Leaders surprised husband with overcoat for his 35th birthday. H J Gardner traveled to Hicksville to see his honey. Local youths visited Mrs Gruner for a pleasant evening. Brunersburg Mills report strong winter business.
The report notes a fine meeting at the Christian Church with attendees enjoying winter weather. Mrs. John Moore suffered a fall on ice, injuring the back of her head. George Evans of Noble township visited his parents and others stayed with relatives for the Bethel meeting. Elders, missionaries, and local residents are mentioned amid ongoing religious activities.
Samuel Knight returns from the west as Pleasant Ridge hosts society gatherings. H F Beery of St Louis Mich discusses purchasing the Valparaiso Messenger. Weather shows strong sleighing with 35 below in Morocco Ind. Debating societies progress while questions for meetings are suggested. Miss Sadie Henry visits Hicksville after time at Western Normal College Bushnell.
In Defiance Ohio the Wilhelm and Son weekly prices list Wheat at 9 cents, Oats 33 cents, Rye 50 cents per bushel, Corn 55 cents per bushel. Flour sold by Defiance Mills 1.50 per sack Queen 1.40. Corn Oats Chop 1.40 per cwt. Mixed Chop 100 per cwt. Corn Meal 1.40, Wheat Bran 90c per cwt. Buckwheat 65c per sack. Chess 40c per bushel. Small Wheat 70c per bushel.
Weekly market update lists prices for farm goods and livestock. Items include chickens at 7c, ducks at 7c to 8c, turkeys 9c, butter 8c, eggs 22c per dozen, salted hides 7c, green hides 6c, potatoes new 40c per bushel, flaxseed 1.15, clover seed prim e 5.50, clover seed No 2 5.00, timothy 1.25 to 1.50 per bushel, bacon side 15c, hams 12c, beans 2.50 per bushel, onions 60c per bushel, salt 1.20 per barrel, tallow 6c, shoulder 10c, dressed hogs 6.50, lard 10c, dried apples 7c per pound.
The Baltimore Bakery reports a premier stock of oysters available for purchase in the city. A note specifies a fresh supply on hand with emphasis on quality and readiness for buyers.
In Dakota Territory Ware Lake letters describe extended mild spells interspersed with sharp cold snaps in January. Observations from Chamberlain show temperatures from 20 below to 46 above, with reports of scarce money, accessible chattels loans, and cheap farm goods. The writer notes hopeful crops, advises bringing stock, praises local health, and mentions mirages near Kimball and the Bijou Hills. The Express remains eagerly awaited in Defiance county.
Harris and Sites form a co partnership to manufacture the Magic inside window blinds now being introduced locally. They invite all seeking durable and convenient blinds to visit at Haller and Gibbons broom factory on Perry street.
A handwritten note from Defiance Ohio to Lexington Ohio resident W W Cockley promises trial of a famed product. The missive claims awareness of broker opinions and warns grocers may act, urging Defiance Finashley interests and immediate attention.
An old nurse promotes Acker's English Remedy as best for coughs croup diphtheria and bronchitis. The medicine is sold by N G Woodward.
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