Local chatter and social notes fill Defiance's pages
A long column of brief items records townspeople and visitors: Abe Hudson attending Ada schools. Frank Forlew of Hicksville in town. Wade Harring moving to Bowling Green. Miss Myrtie Waterman returning from Chillicothe. ice cutting by the Wabash Company from the Maumee for its use. Chenevert & Blanchard facing ice supply issues. various trips to Cleveland Akron and Youngstown. G A R encampment attendees. theater notes. weather and ice conditions. new business plans and local visits. and community sayings plus a New Deal cigar promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. A. Sumner
Cleveland
Akron
Wade Harring
Bowling Green
Myrtie Waterman
Chillicothe
Freight trains derail at city crossing injure no one
Two freight trains on the Wabash at Third street attempted to pass each other last Friday forenoon. The collision dumped two box cars down the embankment, one onto the sidewalk and the other into a private lot. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Third Street
Famous Wedding Cake Linked to Miss Minnie Brown
Yesterday morning George Waterman gave us a slice from a cake that adorned Miss Minnie Brown of Humboldt California at her wedding on the 4th. Miss Brown is the granddaughter of Old John Brown, famed for Harper's Ferry. The cake is celebrated and said to taste exceptional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Waterman
Minnie Brown
Humboldt
California
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Advertised Letters At Defiance Post Office
Week ending January 17 letters remaining uncalled for at Defiance Ohio Post Office were advertised. Addressees include Thomas Brodaix J Gould Christopher Baisvert Edward Kress E D Boyce Lewis Moore J H Baker Miss Nettie Morris Kate Cameron M J Phillips Mrs Elizabeth Carter Mrs Ettie Perry Mrs Rachel C Case N Pesta Miss Belle Corey Jim Payne Mrs B Conner Miss Mary Rice Mrs Annie Crosson Miss Amanda Sturgus Miss Bertha Dils W O Shanger Alfred Daoust A C Scott George Frank Christena Vogt. G W Dratrick P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brodaix
J. Gould
Christopher Baisvert
Edward Kress
E. D. Boyce
Lewis Moore
J. H. Baker
Nettie Morris
Kate Cameron
M. J. Phillips
Elizabeth Carter
Ettie Perry
Rachel C. Case
N. Pesta
Belle Corey
Jim Payne
B. Conner
Mary Rice
Annie Crosson
Amanda Sturgus
Bertha Dils
W. O.shanger
Bank Officers Elected At Defiance and Merchants National Banks
The Defiance National Bank elected J. A. Orcutt as president J. P. Otley as vice president E Squire as cashier with F J Shead as assistant cashier and directors including J A Orcutt J P Ottley and others. At Merchants National Bank stockholders chose Wm C Holgate as president Henry Newbegin as vice president Benj L Abell as cashier with directors Wm C Holgate John Crowe Henry Newbegin C Harley E P Hooker Lewis Tiedeman and J P Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance National Bank
J. A. Orcutt
J. P. Otley
E. Squire
F. J. Shead
J. P. Ottley
B. W. Slagle
B. F. Southworth
C. E. Slocum
J. Ralston
Merchants’ National Bank
Wm. C. Holgate
Henry Newbegin
Benj. L. Abell
Wm C. Holgate
John Crowe
C. Harley
E. P. Hooker
Lewis Tiedeman
J. P. Buffington
New Manager Takes Over Krotz Opera House Engagments
In talks with W. D. Colby a Krotz Opera House managing spirit, it is stated that after Mr. Krotz retires, Clay Stout becomes the new manager and inherits engagements with top acts including Jennie Calef Boston Operatic Minstrels Haverly's Mastodon Minstrels Lillian Cleves Lights Of London and three Madison Square successes Humpty Dumpty Colonel Sellers and Parsloe in My Partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Colby
Krotz Opera House
Krotz
Clay Stout
Jennie Calef
Boston Operatic
Haverly’s
Mastodon Minstrels
Lillian Cleves
London
Madison Square
Humpty Dumpty
Colonel Sellers
Parsloe
City Council Proceedings and Local Real Estate Transfers
Regular meeting January 16 1883 with pay raise for policeman Sharpe to 15 dollars monthly and fire protection committee appointed. Real estate transfers list includes numerous parcels in Defiance Hicksville and surrounding townships with values ranging from 75 to 65 571.74 dollars and multiple 40 acre tracts and 112 acre parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southworth
Houghton
Holston
Tenzer
Kable
Miller
Bechel
Sharpe
Harris
Recorders
Defiance
Bruner & Wheeler
Josephine Parent
Deance
Jane Anne Haddix
Charles Shamo
Edgerton
Hicksville
D. B. Turnbull
F. A. Turnbull
Turnbull Wagon Co
Toledo
Highland
Emanuel Spangler
Wm. H. Sunday
Thomas Hodson
Silas Welker
Washington
John Sewell Et
Henry Wonderly
Mark Center
A. P. Edgerton
Louisa Wort
J. F. Deatrick
Wm. C. Burke
Tu-En-Da-Wie
John A. Foust
Dan
J. Yarletts
Sherwood
Amos Snider
J. B. Yeager
Bryansport
H. Cary
Front Street
A.P. Edgerton
A. C. Warner
Benj. F. Lord
Benton A. Sweet
Farmer
B. A. Sweet
B. F. Lord
Frank E.stout
John F. Dowe
Noble
Board of Education
Noble Township
Frank E. Stout
Brice Hilton
Laura Phillips
Uriah Gier
Sarah Frayer
New Firm Takes Control of Local Grocery House
The city grocery firm will soon pass under new management. For two years Mr. L. E. Myers has run the store and will partner with Frank Cule who will act as manager. Cule brings seven years of retail and wholesale grocery experience to secure cheaper, quality goods. The house remains one of the best stocked in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Myers
Myers
Frank Cule
Cole
Defiance County Agricultural Society elects officers
At yesterday afternoon's meeting the Defiance County Agricultural Society elected President John Crowe, Vice President E. B. Mix, Secretary W. G. Blymyer, and Treasurer C. P. Tittle. Directors named were A. T. Bredhill, Peter Gates, John S. Davison, J. J. Hootman, Albert Elliott, Isaac Corwin, Wm. Phillips, J. Y. Gurwell, and Geo. B. Hilton. The fair is set for September 25 to 28, 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crowe
E. B. Mix
W. G. Blymyer
C. P Tittle
A. T. Bredhill
Peter Gates
John S. Davison
J. J. Hootman
Albert Elliott
Isaac Corwin
Wm. Phillips
J. Y. Gurwell
Geo. B. Hilton
Powells Creek Powders and Local Happenings
From Our Own Correspondent reports Harman Ernsberger's Toledo business visit and a literary event at Thornton school house scheduled for next Saturday evening. Michael Ernsberger confined to his room with rheumatism. Miss Elizabeth Mansfield of Forest Hardin County Ohio visits Mrs Ss O Mansfield. Moses Bros. operate a five acre log yard of oak ready for railroad ties in spring. TEL TALE Slee Th idev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harman Ernsberger
Toledo
Thornton School House
Michael Ernsberger
Elizabeth Mansfield
Forest
Hardin County
Ohio
Ss. O
South Adams Notes Informal Local News
From Our Own Correspondent J H Brubaker is on the sick list Phil Gangluf is in Chicago at present Why dont that Defiance grocer visit this corner as formerly Several of John Behnfeldts sheep were frozen to death last week Mr and Mrs Lessie of Bolivar are visiting in Napoleon Mr John Garver and wife are spending the winter at Knoxville Tenn A great deal of timber is being disposed of in this township Miss Martha Overly wears the finest gold watch and chain in this neck o woods Rumor tells us James Overly will establish a new meat market at Wauseon A series of meetings is progressing at Florida in the U B Chapel ANON
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Brubaker
Phil Gangluf
Chicago
John Behnfeldt
Lessie
Bolivar
Napoleon
John Garver
Knoxville
Tenn
Dramatic Gossip Notes Cast Changes and Ventures
Miss Grace Logan joins Mary Anderson's company replacing Miss Dowd. John McCullough's receipts in Philadelphia over two weeks exceed $20,000. Gus Phillips ends as Lee Avenue Theatre business manager and heads a new starring tour. Comley-Harold to stage The Princess of Chuck next season. Amy Gordon forms a comic opera company backed by a Philadelphia benefactor. Grace Plaisted sails to Australia to join Emilie Melville. Rosie Osborne engaged for Archie Gunter's Courage in Boston on the 22nd. Ella Stockston plans a starring tour with Madcap Violet. Henry A. Thomas prints lithographs for the company. J B Studley to star next season in a new play. Emmie Wilmot acts Queen Elizabeth with Janauschek and receives a New Year gift. Alice Danning Lingard sails for England after signing with Madison Square Theatre for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Logan
Mary Anderson
E. J. Swartz
Philadelphia
Matt Canning
Amy Gordon
Grace Plaisted
San Francisco
Emilie Melville
Australia
Rosie Osborne
Archie Gunter
Courage
Boston
Ella Stockston
Frank L. Gardner
Henry A. Thomas
J. B. Studley
Emmie Wilmot
Queen Elizabeth
Mme. Janauschek
Alice Danning Lingard
England
Madison Square Theatre
New Goods at Heller and Waterman's
Advertises new stock at Heller and Waterman including kid gloves ladies neck wear and a fine line of accessories in a brisk city retail display labeled 2w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heller & Waterman’s
Helltyr & Waterman’s
Mathers
Mather
Heller and Waterman Offer Notable Dry Goods Sale
The four column advertisement highlights Heller and Waterman as the region’s largest dry goods house with a vast stock within fifty to one hundred miles of Defiance. It emphasizes low prices from aggressive purchasing, a grand double storefront, and a mid season closing sale with bargains, inviting readers to visit and compare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Heller & Waterman’s
Heller & Waterman
M. E. Heller
New York
Express
Jersey Heifer for Sale In April or May
An aged Jersey heifer draft is offered for sale, described as 31-32 full blood and offered by Frank C. Culley with inquiry details provided for April or May delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Culley
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally. It acts directly upon the blood and the mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75 cents for sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. B. Marchisi
Utica
N. Y
G. W. Bechel
Heller & Waterman Ad Promises Low Prices
For fine dried peaches, give L. E. Myers a call. Look for Heller & Waterman's big advertisement in this paper. They mean business and will sell you goods cheap. 2w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Myers
Heller & Waterman
Linen Towers Line Hits Market at Heller Water Store
Linen towers line arrives at Heller Water Man's and is described as cheap. The note highlights the new stock and low price.
Local Grocery Price List From Krotz Morse Cash Grocers
A price list notes 2 and 3 cans of Blackberries for $1 10 per dozen cans String Beans at $1 10 per dozen Tomatoes $1 35 per dozen Onondage Corn $1 60 per dozen Pie Peaches $1 10 per dozen Yellow Peaches $2 10 per dozen Pine Apples $75 per dozen Also available Canned Apricots Green Gages Pears Plums Grapes at Krotz Mor ses Cash Grocers Best Tea and Coffee at L E Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krotz & Morse
Fresh Oysters at Baltimore Bakery Daily Offer
Advertisement notes fresh oysters received daily at the Baltimore Bakery and promotes a big Double Store at Krotz Opera House run by Heller & Waterman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Heller & Waterman
Krotz Opera House
Flager and Watkins Promoting Freshest Flavor and Best Availability
The notice touts Flager & Watkins offering finest flavor and freshest products with always on hand availability. No specific date or further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flager & Watkins
Oysters and Coffee Advertisements From Flager Watkins and Myers
Flager and Watkins promise top oyster brands throughout the season for homes and parties on short notice. L E Myers advertises the city’s cheapest coffee offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flager & Watkins
Fine Furniture Sale at Kuhl's Rooms on Clinton Street
A brief classified note advertises fine stock at fair prices at Kuhl's rooms on Clinton Street for Goop Home Move Oyster Soup. The Baltimore Bakery is mentioned as a destination in association with the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuhl
Clinton Street
Baltimore
Bakery Ad Teases Bic Delicious Oysters in Baltimore
A clipped ad fragment promotes a Baltimore bakery offering Bic Delicious Oys ters. The line hints at a local purchase lure with casual branding and missing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Bakery
Colby and Scott Plan Circulating Library Venture
Colby and Scott announce a new circulating library with 1200 to 1500 volumes by top authors. Membership costs one dollar annually and grants access to as many books as desired, excluding trashy or worthless titles. Readers are urged to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby & Scott
A Vexed Clergyman Advertises New Discovery
A preacher struggles to be heard as listeners cough persistently. The notice promotes Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds and mentions trial bottles at Colby and Scott's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Dr. King
Colby & Scott
Local Road Petition Placed Before Defiance County Board
A petition from many residents of Noble township Brunersburg appears for the Defiance county Board of Commissioners March session 1883 seeking the location and establishment of a county road. The route starts at the southwest corner of section ten and proceeds south along the section lines through sections nine ten fifteen and sixteen to intersect the old Bellfontaine road. The notice is dated January 15 1883 from Brunersburg Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weasce
Board of Commissioners
Defiance County
Ohio
Noble Township
Bellfountaine Road
Brunersburg
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Defiance County Express
Ollie M. Culley
Ass’t. Editress
W. E. Henry
E.G. Figley
New Deal
Abe Hudson
Ada
Frank Forlew
Will Brown
Lafayette
Ind
F. ¥. Smith
Holgate
The
Wabash Company
Maumee
Ollie McGovern of
van Wert
H. H. Holbrook
Frank Barstow
E. N. Lewis
Bryan
S. P. Shelly
Wyandotte
Michigan
F. Schwickert
Cheyenne
W. T
F. Harmening
Lou Brown
Delphos
Lena Karst
Lima Times
Ada Garretson
Kate Hunter
Zettie Fleck
Findlay
Walt Hunter
M. H. Griffith
QO. Dyarman
Dyarman & Hilton
Wade W. Harring
Toledo & Indianapolis Railroad
Wade
Messrs
W. E. Carpenter
A. B. Woodruff
E. R. Mallett
G. W. Deatrick
John Richolt
Youngstown
J.F. Haller
Cicero
J. B. Tennyson
Perry Street
Karst and
Fleck
Dundee Ledger
Wm. Wright
Delta
Mick
Geo. Reeder
Lansing
Fostoria Review
Hollie S. Bassett
Paulding
Western Union Telegraph Company
Morgan & Miller
Cleveland Paper Co
J. L. Scott
Common Pleas Court
United States
L. Blanchard
Old Hall
Ocean
the Democrat
Nellie Scott
Fred. Kittner
Wauseon
Richardson
the Xpress
Democrat
Agnes Herndon
Miss Herndon
Wether
Fred Kittner
Webber
Sweet Sixteen
Masons
Blanchard
Recorder’s Office
T. Mahoney
Burnett
Orion
A. Piffler
Justice A. Wilson
John B. Deiby
Iowa
A. Wilhelm
Third
Fourth Streets
East Grand Forks
Minn
Philadelphia Times
Postal Telegraph Company
New Deal dc
New Firm
Opera House
Powells Creek
South Adams
Mammoth Dry Goods House
Jersey Helfer
Defiance Markets
Wilhelm & Son
Provision Market
Levy & Grinsru Rgs
Valencia
Krotz & Morse’s
Ystersysters
Palamo
C. R. Strong
Cleveland, O
W. Lauster
Paris
MRS
Mary Stuart
Mother Swan
John L. Downing
Brown
Ayer
Bucha-Paiba
Marohisi
F. H. Merrick
Ogdenburg
Mansfield
A. KE. Barrows
Farmer Center
Township No 4
Richland Township
Yount
Nake
Octavia Cramer
Avenches
Switzerland
Newbhgin & Kingsbury
Auguste Caspari
Will
MFE
Uae
D.M. Ferry & CO
Detroit Mich
Ae Ton & Co
Portland
Maine
Undertaker
North Side
Maumee River
BA. B. Halls
Old Stard
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