City Officials Named in Public Notice
J. F. Deatrick is mayor with B. Gorman as clerk and city solicitor Leer, serving as marshal in the local government roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Deatrick
B. Gorman
Leer
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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1886
Page
1
Trains Arrive in Defiance at Regular Times
Arrival schedule shows eastbound service with Fast Line No 2 at 8 10 AM Mail and Express No 6 at 3 10 PM Limited Express No 4 at 9 35 PM and an Accommodation train. Westbound service lists Fast Mail No 12 at 10 00 AM Saint Louis Express No 8 at 4 15 PM Mail and Express No 5 at 3 24 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Mail & Express
Weibviamessemn
St. Louis Express
Va Pacific
Eevee
Rcenceecersers Sere Serene A
New York Fast Line to Washington and Baltimore Schedule
Eastbound service shows New York Express departing at 5:59 AM and 3:05 PM for Washington and Baltimore. Westbound options include Chicago Fast Line and Chicago Express with local stops listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Baltimore
New York Express
Cinielemasenceeeenansennain Enti Eeed
Chicago Fast Line
Chicago Express
Chicago Mall
New Hotel Planned in Van Wert by George Marsh
Van Wert prepares for a fine new hotel project as George Marsh, a leading local figure, plans to build an upscale residence. The town awaits an improvement the community greatly needs and the announcement comes amid feverish activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio
R. A. Minkwitz
Germany
F. W. Hayden
Chas. Gordon
van Wert County
W. D. Hill
Territories
Russell House
Express
van Wert
George Marsh
Delphos
Washington
Pittsburgh
Toledo Post
Defiance
Jennie Snook
Jennie
Notable banker B L Abell of Defiance dies at 39
Benjamin L Abell, 39, longtime cashier at The Merchant's National Bank of Defiance, dies at his Defiance home. A Democrat leader and civic driver, he helped found the Defiance Female Seminary, served on the city council, and aided the Cotton Exposition commission. He leaves a widow and three children. The Defiance County Agricultural Society met January 15 1886 with officers elected and plans to address premiums and debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Abell
Benj. B. Abell
Independence
Nodoway Co
Missouri
Edward Squire
Defiance County Bank
Abell
Squire
Messrs. Holgate, Latty
Wilhelm
Defiance Savings Bank
Mr. Abell
Merchant’s National Bank
Defiance
Ohio
Defiance Female Seminary
New Orleans
Union
James Morehead
Hicksville Bank
Defiance County Library
Defiance County Agricultural Society
Court House
Wm. Holgate
J. B. Elliott
C. P. Tittle
Treas
E. P. Hooker
J. A. Sheffield
Lymie Langdon
F. W. LeSever
John Spangler
Isaac Corwin
Charles Chenevert
M. E. Heller
Ucene
Clinton Street
Maumee River
Brunersburg Village Life and Sunday Observances
Many references to Sunday activities in Brunersburg include skating and Sabbath gatherings at the M E chapel. Local residents vacationed, with Miss Mina Weber and sister Sundays in the Burg. The piece notes a budding class for manners, a lively frontier town with three saloons, several trades, and abundant natural gas. Mrs H Rath visits Tiffin and returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg
Mina Weber
M. E
H. Rath
Tiffin
Ayresville
Brunersburg
P. O
The
Union
Born for the business of healing shows in Dr Albert
A passage extols the inner gift of diagnosis beyond study and anatomy. It lauds Dr Albert of the Cleveland Medical Institute for remarkable cures in hopeless cases and notes a one day visit in Defiance at the Russell House on Wednesday February 3rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Cleveland Medical Institute
Russell House
Bank Pays Tribute to Late Cashier Benjamin Abell
At a special board meeting of Merchants' National Bank the directors express deep regret over the sudden death of cashier Benjamin L. Abell. They note his competent faithful service since the bank's organization and say his loss is irreparable. The secretary is instructed to drape the bank in mourning and close for the funeral. They extend sympathy to his widow and will furnish her a copy of the resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ National Bank
Benjamin L. Abell
Natural gas prospects rise as Freemont well explodes to flow
North Baltimore and Van Wert seek gas as drilling toward China-ward progress slows in the local well. at Freemont gas well No. 3, a nitro-glycerine torpedo at 1,250 feet released a 30 foot flame and a surface roaring gas surge. The well is estimated to yield 200,000 cubic feet daily, with potential increases after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
van Wert
China-ward
Fremont
Dedication and Loss Highlight Local Church News
The dedication of the Presbyte rian church at Holfare is set for next Sunday. The Madison Presbyterian church where Rev Slagle assisted in dedication was not completed due to unprovided indebtedness. Rev J H Muhlenbeck of St Michaels Catholic Church Adams broke suffered a severe loss from the parsonage fire destroying part of his library and most furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Presbyterian Church
Holfare
Presbyterian Church
Madison
Slagle
J. H. Muhlenbeck
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Adams To
Local Stores Sell Out and Move On
F March is selling out stock at auction as he plans to go out of business. L Robinson has packed his goods and moved away from the variety bargain store with destination unset. Assistant Cashier Hooker fills duties of late B L Abell at Merchants National Bank. H C Gherke trades West Defiance property with Michael Rice for a 173 acre farm just outside East Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. March
L. Robinson
Hooker
B. L. Abell
Merchants’ National Bank
H. C. Gherke
West Defiance
Michael Rice
East Defiance
Directors and officers elected at company meeting
At a recent meeting of the stockholders the following were elected directors P Kettenring C A Flickinger Wm Lauster C H Lindenberger Charles Seymour M Gormen F G Brown At a subsequent directors meeting the officers for the ensuing year were named President P Kettenring Secretary F G Brown Treasurer Wm Lauster Superintendent Charles Seymour Ayer s Sarsaparilla offered as health enhancing reminder and employment ad from Inter Manufacturing Co Cincinnati O
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Kettenring
C. A. Flickinger
Wm. Lauster
C. H. Lindenberger
Charles Seymour
M. Gormen
F. G. Brown
City Council Holds Condolence Meeting for Mr Abell
A called meeting of the City Council in memory of late member Mr Abell was held with all members present except Jno Schneider. The chair announced the death and the council set up a three member committee to draft condolence resolutions and publish them in Express and Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. Schneider
Abell
Eding
Miller
Preisenferfer
Contractor Rowles Recalled From Ada Over Unfinished Sewer
J R Rowles who left the Harrison street sewer project was found in Ada after claims that his backers George Spangler and John Black forged names. Black is Rowles father in law. Bondsmen denied signing bonds. Rumor says the city may drop prosecution if Rowles completes the work and settles debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Rowles
Harrison Street
George Spangler
John Black
Hancock County
Rowles
Ada
Black
Land transfers and town lot sales in Defiance area
A long list of real estate transfers shows many quit claims and sales in Defiance, Hicksville, Milford and Highland townships including 173 acres for $1000 and 80 acres for $1600. Other entries include a 40 acre quit claim in Hicksville and a 30 acre lot in Edgerton addition. Public notices mention marriage licenses and business ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Kinsman
Emanuel Simon
East Defiance
Michael Rice
Annie C. Gherke
Defiance Township
I. S. Miller
Sylvester Steel
Hicksville
Christopher Grossman
Wi Grossman
Highland Township
Wm. H. Traeger
Margaret Moritz
Charles F. Newman
Milford Township
Georgia Walsh
Byron Rockwood
Alfred P. Edgerton
Harriet W. Otes
Edgerton
George Dudley
Peter Rhynard
Crosson
Defiance
Mary E. Nicely
Abner
Nicely
Miller
Sherwood
Jacob Potter
A. B. Ch
Jewell
Rich Township
James E. Rose
Guardian
Daniel Landis
Franklin Roberts
Thomas Stenger
George Stenger
Farmer Township
Samuel
Michael Warner
Fes Kimble
Warner and Hart
Public lectures on Education and Sociability by Sallie J Back
Public invited to lectures by Sallie J Back of Indiana State Grange. talks listed at Shoonover school house January 23 Saturday, Bethel church January 25 Monday, Highland Grange hall January 26 Tuesday, Sewell school house January 27 Wednesday, Conkle school house January 28 Thursday, Ebbl Run Grange hall January 29 Friday, Ebbl Grange hall January 30 Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie J. Back
Indiana State Grange
Shoonover
Bethel Church
Paulding County
Highland Grange Hall
Fuesday
Evenin
Sewell School
Conkle School House
Adamstown
Ebb Run Grange Hall
Ebl Grange Hall
Updated Pomona Grange 39 officer list published
The corrected roster lists Master E B Mix Overseer Martin Gurwell Steward Ambrose E Irabey Assistant Charles McCollister Lecturer J A Sheffield Secretary O A Woodward Treasurer Ww Phillips Champion H K Morris Gatekeeper Jacob Reid Pomona Mary Phillips Flora Margaret J Woodward Ceres Flora Reid Ass t Steward Emma B Shefield An event at the G A R Hall next Tuesday Jan 26 features music recitations and supper with free admission and a requested basket supper from ladies attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona Grange No. 39
E. B. Mix
Martin Gurwell
Ambrose E. Irabey
Charles McCollister
J. A. Sheffield
O. A. Woodward
Ww. Phillips
H. K. Morris
Jacob Reid
Pomona
Mary Phillips
Flora
Margaret J. Woodward
Ceres
Flora Reid
Emma B. Shefeld
Tax collection deadline and auditor transfer notice
Tax payments are due by Monday January 25 after which the books will be in the possession of the Auditor. Authorized by Joan F. Dowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan F. Dowe
Letters from the People Bohemian Oats
A reader voices support for a northern Ohio seed company promising nationwide reach and a guarantee to aid farmers if crops fail. The writer urges accountability, requests the guarantor’s name, and stresses square dealing as essential.
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Sale
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M. E. Heller & CO
Boston
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FEOF
P.W. Ziegler , CO
Arch Street
Philadelph
Phicetus Smith
Bryan
Uhi
J. H. Curry
M. D
Superior St
Oni
Eye and Ear Institute
Chis
G. A. R. Camp Fire
G. A. R. Hall
M. D. Boorn
L. E. Branveer
Sirs
Defiance Mills
Queen of the West
Gelm Dé Son
Bortor Express
W. P. Santorp
Turee
Allen & Parkhurst
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Scriptive of the Northwest
Statistics Cor
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G-P.a
Ope
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C. F. Krotz
Circuit Court of the United States
Northern District
Pawtucket Institution For Savings
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Rhode Island
William Higgins
Defiance County
Towit
Inlet
Third
Clinton Streets
Third Street
Alon
W. F. Goodspeed
E. H. Potter
Maumee River Bridge
Defance
W.T. Hill
Defiance, Ohio
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