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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1885
Page
4
Readable notes recount Defiance events including roller rink plans at Findlay and Tiffin, highway and water works debates, and editorial jabs. Mentions J P Cameron term, Mallet Bros rink building, and Antrim Parisian humor. Reports on deaths, court docket, and community notices with scattered local names and dates.
Civil Engineer Van Fleet of the St. Louis and Pittsburgh railway has been in the city taking measurements for raising the Maumee iron bridge by two feet. The project aims to ease the climb and will modify the east grade, employing many workers and requiring time to complete.
The first coin issued in the United States was the cart wheel cent with the 1793 issue produced in three dies. Except 1815 there were no breaks in cent production to today. The 1793 varieties fetch 3 to 5 dollars each, 1794 about 60 cents, and 1795 samples around 125 dollars. The 1795 issue switched from the liberty cap to the fillet head, then the goddess of liberty with thirteen stars appeared on the face by 1798 with coins in good condition valued at 40 to 50 dollars.
P Zegier's saloon faced a morning lockout when clerk Adam Korn disappeared with 40 to 50 dollars. Zeigler found the door locked, money missing, and Korn absent from home and town. Locals suspect Korn fled west recently. Zeigler trusted him and seeks answers.
A resident announces withdrawal from the Fourth Ward relief committee after accusing Township Trustees of inaction. He cites a German family in need not receiving promised food despite four cold days and nights, and pledges continued support for the poor. Ep. Muts signs the note dated January 22, 1886.
A reader defends Mr. Miller and relief work, condemning blaming one man for relief failures. The piece urges collective action from rich citizens and explains the legal basis for press freedom to critique public duties. The excerpt concludes with a quotation about the press’s right to criticize serving the public interest.
A reader defends local relief efforts and questions fund use for the poor. He cites delays and limited provisions, argues a trustee misuses funds, and urges Commissioners to ensure relief reports are accurate while defending Metz and the citizens committee. He notes a $915.89 poor fund discrepancy and urges prudent stewardship.
Noble Township and Vicinity reports show J W Brown planning a summer barn, J M Phillips moving to New York for a future home, and W E Wolff to work for Wm Phillips. Local hires include J A Sheffield and Louis Keloy. Sim Corwin recovers from freezing injuries, and S C Dey buys Charley Hall property in Brunersburg.
Docket recap shows cases disposed by Wednesday noon. Several matters continued or dismissed at costs. sale orders and deeds issued in multiple suits. judgments by default listed. notable entries include Holmstead and Ois off docket, sale orders for Bouton Moon and Blocksom, and cross petition judgment for Michigan Mutual Life Insurance vs Moon.
Fred W. LeSueur exposed forged papers transferring 500 acres in Maple Grove township Saginaw County valued at 5200. Dr A J Kniffin, a physician, was arrested for uttering the forged deeds and mortgaging the lands. Bail set at 3000. he is jailed awaiting trial.
A local exhortation urges residents to stop predicting doom and instead promote progress. Encouragement includes talking about improvements, supporting merchants, advertising in newspapers, electing good leaders, paying taxes promptly, and welcoming strangers. Even small investments in permanent improvements yield interest.
Mr Metz defends relief efforts for a destitute family in Defiance saying authorities had provided aid before the citizens committee formation. Trustee Miller confirms life necessities were supplied on the 13th and 17th and again recently, while Metz’s heartfelt plea urges reconsideration of relief committee actions amid local sympathy.
On the nineteenth, the President signed a bill sending the 85 year old French spoliation claims to the Court of Claims. The case centers on damages to American commerce by the French near the end of the 18th century and the 1800 treaty that bound the U.S. to assume French liabilities. One claimant, Mrs. Rinaldo Evans, is the daughter of F. M. Shaw, captain of the American brig Fuiler captured by a French privateer. The drive has seen 44 committees, vetoes, and repeated efforts, with Charles Sumner estimating up to 12 million dollars in claims. The court's findings will not be final, but Congress is expected to pay those approved. Gov. Curtin aims to introduce a bill to fund government counsel for the claimants. Years more may pass before resolution, but Mrs. Evans could receive a substantial sum once settled.
Haller and Gibson vs Buffalo German Insurance Co settled with costs. Haller and Gibson vs Coper Insurance Co of Dayton Ohio settled with costs. Margaret Richholt vs William Clutchinson judgment by confession with stay 60 days. Frederick Roehrs vs R A Diebl continued.
A fragmented report notes daily logs into a city, travel prices between Sandusky and New York, town vandal threats from the North Baltimore Beacon, and a disputed claim about a baseball club. It mentions a well furnished reception room and an 80 foot practice space for the team.
Subscriptions paid in advance for 1885 to the American Farmer and Express Help offer: pay current 1885 dues by January 31 and receive the American Farmer free for the year Readers of the Express will get one year free with three months prepaid An agricultural magazine by E A K Hackett Fort Wayne Indiana aimed at farmers and households Offers emphasize cash in advance and broad benefits to families and communities
Dr Bosanko, originator of the Dr Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup, widely known as a people’s favorite remedy for consumption and throat and lung ailments. Priced 50 cents and one dollar, sold by Colby a Scott.
The Rev Geo H H Ehaver of Bourton Ind testifies Shilohs consumption cure saved his life and his wife’s. Colby Scott sell Shilohs remedies for indigestion cough catarrh canker mouth grease and liver complaints with various prices and a free nasal injector.
Vintage advertisement highlights Castoria as a remedies for babies children and mothers across generations. The catchy slogan links infant illness to relief and continues into motherhood as a trusted product for children and family use.
Defiance Machine Works advertises their Pluto Furnace for houses stores and churches claiming lower heating costs than any competing system and offering to install at the customer’s building.
Notice directs all persons with legal business or soldiers seeking pensions or increases to visit the Law Collection and Soldiers Claim office of Wm. C. Travis at the corner of First and Clinton streets Defiance Ohio. The message urges trying there before going elsewhere and promises useful information.
An old advertisement touts Bechel's Positive Cure as safe and pleasant for children and adults. It claims to ease hacking coughs and lung diseases, selling at 50 cents with a trial size offered for free. Dr Beechol promotes its use despite limited details.
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