Switzer & Kehnast Promote Iron Harvester and Hardware
Switzer and Kehnast advertise the Johnston Wrought Iron Harvester as the leading machine in the country and Europe. They invite customers to inspect a large stock of builders hardware stoves and related goods at their mammoth store. Also offering flour and feed line items via Palamo Mills with telephone ordering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzer & Kehnast
Mammoth Hardware
Johnston Wrought Iron Harvester
Europe
Palamo
R. S. Giles
A. Bruner & Co
Maneas & Seithre
Fencing and Ironwork Offered by S W Kosier in Defiance
Those contemplating buying matable and wrought iron fencing cressets and verandas should call S W Kosier opposite the Opera House in Defiance Ohio. He is an agent for Champion Iron Fence Co of Kenton Ohio and also handles machinery of all kinds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cressin
S. W. Kosier
Opera House
Defiance
Ohio
Champion Iron Fence Co
Kenton
Democratic convention notes and local affairs flash in De fiance
A Detroitesque jumble of local items records a fair Democratic county convention, remarks on banners and speeches, plus notes on residents and visitors. Mentions include Len Ferris, Eveland, Zellers Bruner, and local business moves in Defiance and surrounding towns.
Local Grocery Firm Reopens In Defiance
Messrs. Krotz and Morse opened the former Zellers and Bruner store on Clinton and Fifth in Defiance after a week of invoicing. The pair, with deep roots in the local grocery trade, overhauled the shop and expanded stock inviting friends and customers to visit. Captain Samuel Booth, a prominent Defiance merchant, died June 24 after a long illness. Born in 1815 in Ireland, he worked at sea and on the lakes before settling in Defiance and serving as a deacon of the Baptist church. He leaves a large family and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zellers & Bruner
Krotz & Morse
Booth
Booth & McCullough
Messrs
Fillmore Krotz
Wm. Martin
Krotz
Martin
Flickinger & Blair
Second Street
Clinton and
Fifth Streets
Samuel Booth
Defiance
Wexford
Ireland
North America
Baptist Church
Kingston
Canada
Wheat harvests and local news from Defiance county
Farmers are busy harvesting their wheat. Mr. B. Aton has roofed his dwelling. Mr. D. Wort of Indiana visits friends. The Gingery singing school prospers. Mr. and Mrs. I. Maxwell of Hicksville visited. Defiance Express promo and local sentiment noted. Wheat yield is not expected to match last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Aton
D. Wort
Indiana
Gingery
I. Maxwell
Hicksville
Defiance Express
Defiance County
From Our Own Correspondent Local News Summary
From Our Own Correspondent highlights agricultural activity with corn growth and wheat harvesting across Milford and Logan areas. It notes school sessions ending soon, a new schoolhouse planned by George Foust in Mark Center, and local improvements by A Mangle while urging subscription to the Express for political updates. The piece references July preparations and Sabbath school progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's
Defiance
Isaac Miller
Abraham Miller
Hicksville
James Casebeer
W. H. Scott
Neelon
D. Atkison
Booth & Aldrich’s
John Leonhart
Henry May
Daniel Sarah
Delaware
A. Tannehill
John Meeks
Edgerton & Tannehill
Sarah Hook
J. Zimmerman
Milford
John J. Hook
Adam and
Elizabeth Zimmerman
Andrew Zimmerman
Farmer
Duncan McGivern
E. A. Cory
Lafayette Conkle
Johnns. Davison
Adams
George W. Conkle
John S. Davison
Emanuel W. Wadsworth
Wilhelm & Gorman
Local notes show town growth and town gossip
Miss Emma Taylor buys an Esty organ from Mr Cook of Bryan. School schedules a two week vacation. Martin Robertson considers moving here from Brunersburg. George Armstrong replaces a fire-damaged house with a large frame. Sherwood plans July 3 celebrations. Dr Brown runs a neat office and deserves local patronage. Switzer expands Defiance store to double size with new hardware stock. Most residents oppose road improvements. two constables were jolted off a wagon while transporting a prisoner, who escaped. The town discusses road needs and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Taylor
Cook
Bryan
Martin Robertson
Brunersburg
George Armstrong
Sherwood
Dr. Brown
Switzer
Defiance
Rock & Harley
Stus Quill
Local notes on farms and trades in the district
Wm. Martin installed a new windmill while Z. H. Conkey adds a fresh roof to his barn. Gilbert Sweet sold his property to Mrs. Brown and plans to move to Michie. Flora Coy of Milford offers music lessons to neighbors. James Crary S Flictner and E Castor bought a traction engine and thrasher. Harvesting thrives with good wages lifting workers spirits. Chas Biglow left Georgetown school to rake. Republicans urged to unite for Garfield or Blaine. Contractor Kelley reports decent progress on a wet graded road. Peter B B Alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Martin
Z. H. Conkey
Gilbert Sweet
Mrs. Brown
Flora Coy
Milford
Messrs
James Crary
S. Flictner
E. Castor
Chas. Biglow
Georgetown
Garfield
Blaine
Harvest Weather Delays Farm Work and School Vacation Noted
From Our Own Correspondent harvest is delayed due to wet conditions while schools close for vacation. Nettie Bridenbaugh and Miss Reid are among those visiting or traveling, with Lyman Hilton returning from Akron. David Travis reports a large harvest across 130 acres of wheat 45 of oats and 40 of grass. A convention attendee estimated about 300 in attendance with two thirds drinking, causing a loud exit.
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Nettie Bridenbaugh
Miss Reid
Pataki
Williams County
Lyman Hilton
Akron
David Travis
Ziv
Simon Figley Citizen of Defiance County Pioneer Veteran and Farmer
Simon Figley born March 1 1794 in Washington County Pennsylvania to Abraham and Catherine Figley. He served in the 1813 campaign under General Wells at Lower Sandusky and Cleveland, later farming in Columbiana and Crawford counties before settling in Tiffin township. He married Margaret Hannum in 1819, raised ten children, and long lived a rural life past his 87th year, aligned with the Republican cause and praising Garfield's prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Figley
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Abraham
Catherine Figley
Columbiana County
Ohio
Elizabeth Hughs
Gen. Wells
Lower Sandusky
Fort Stephenson
Stephenson
Gear
Proctor
Tecumseh
Figley
Cleveland
Jessup
Lake Isrie
John Bull
Margaret Hannum
Lancaseter County
Clement L. Vallandigham
Vallandigham
Sandusky Township
Crawford County
Tiffin Township
Williams County
Bryan
Evansport
Brunersburg
Defiance
Margaret Figley
James Figley
Elenore J
Jackson
Sarah M
Rachel
James
Elizabeth
Simon W
Lydia A
Garfield
Dr Crumpton's Straw berry Balsam praised as stomach healer
An 19th century advert extols Dr Crumpton's Straw berry Balsam for irritated stomach and bowels. It claims quick relief from diarrhoea and dysentery and asserts widespread use has made others unnecessary.
Not a cloud foreshadows Georgia’s benign fate sale
The Times of Columbus Ohio notes a bold claim that no cloud or sickness will afflict Georgia while Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure remains on sale in drug stores, presenting a sensational health cure promotion for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guysett
Times
Columbus
Georgia
Warner
Woman's Wisdom and Precaution Dr Crampton Strawberry Balsam
An ad urges intelligent mothers to stock Dr Crampton's Strawberry Balsam as a mild fruit remedy. It claims quick relief and cure for dysentery diarrhoea cholera morbus summer complaints colic flux and painful bowels with emergency use credited for saving lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumpton
Crampton
Howels
Grand praise for Warner's Late Kidney and Liver Cure
An advertisement claim from The Sun in Columbus Ohio touts Warner's Late Kidney and Liver Cure as a grand and glorious remedy for kidney and liver failure, asserting universal usefulness in restoring function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Columbus
Ohio
Warner
Wellman's New Agricultural Store No 2 Ad
For the best handles and tools for sythes and snaths forks rakes hoes spades shovels and horse forks and curriers go to Wellman's New Agricultural Store No 2 Clinton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman’s New Agricultural Store
Clinton Street
Transport Eyedrops and Local Developments
Mr George Hall plans a fine brick residence on his farm south of town while a bridge contract on Coon Creek east of town advances. Smut-damaged wheat fields worry farmers as the 4th of July celebration looms. A barn north of Evansport burned Saturday night, with horses saved and fire cause unknown. Democratic nominating efforts at the recent convention failed amid jokes about a lack of candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hall
J. Hall
Coon Creek
Vermillya
Evansport
Harvesting starts this week and school terms end
District schools finished last Friday with many halting the harvest. Mrs. J. M. Mattocks of Bryan visited her sister Mrs. D. A. Figley last week. Mr. Simon Figley returned from Williams and DeKalb counties reporting things splendid. The Dimmykrats doubt Hancock's chance and poke fun at Sammy J. and his barrel money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Mattocks
Bryan
D. A. Figley
Simon Figley
Williams
DeKalb
Dimmykrats
Gen. Hancock
Sammy J
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Booth & Weecollad GH
Cery
2D Street
Wayne, de
Fiance
Home News
Colby & Scott's
Pat
Villian
Illinois
Colby & Scott
Becnel
Zelier & Bruner
Switzer & Keanast
Bechel
Bechel’s
St Bechel’s
Cary & Carroll's
John Lehman & Son
Maumee River
R. P. Osborne
A. Bruner
Mangas & Leither
Heller & Waterman
Bliss
Corwin & Kiser
Defiance Co. Express
Wabash, St. Louis and
Pacific
Atlantic Express
N.Y
St Louis
Pacific Express
Morgan & Miller
Campainn
Court House
Detroit
Ma’ams
I. B. Hill & Son
Defiance Fire Department
Dark Horse
Karst, Wade Bros. & Co
Karst, Wade & Co
Liberty Center
First Street
K Eveland
Kuhl
Schmick
Henry
Bro. White
Henry von Schmick
Democratic Party
Len. Ferris
Democrat
Sutephen
Slough
Eveland
11Th Regt. O. N. G
Wapakoneta
W. H. Henne
Springfield
M. J. Mooney
St. Marys
Clara Latty
Granville
Bertha Hoffman
Fort Wayne
Rose Seidel
R. M. Daggatt
Nevada
Carter
Henry Vosz
H. F. Brunt
Charlie Badie
Paul Flager
John A. Shannon
Bowling Green
John
Henry Nohl
Colby & Scott’s
Pittsburg
van Wert
Mr. Bechel
John Foust
Martin Struble
Washington
Job English
Highland
F. C. Switzer
Sherswoodites
Belle Blue
Sarah Baringer
William R. Babb
Francis Castle
James Carnel
Taylor Calwell
Thephile Craig
Peter Emery
A. A. Fletcher
Edwin Gaether
Dellie Gartner
E. Huss
G.W
Is. Dery
Warren B. Shays
Edward Wells
Jennie White
J. Zachrich
Mary Nagle
Deatrick, P. M
George P. Tharp
Farmer Township
Ohio Penitentiary
Tharp
McLeans
St. Johns
Wrights,” &c
Pleasant Ridge News
Arthur
W. F. Coughanour
Singing School
Angel
H. G. Baker
R.A. Gleason
Defiance Corporation
U.S
R. H. Gleason
Logan
George Foust
Mark Center
Willcox
Jacob Gingrich
Center Milford
A. Mangle
Sherwood Shavings
Farmer Fathers
Kelley
Peter B. B
Bricktor
Kinney
Ketchel’s
Baltimore , Ohio Railroad
New York
Philadelphi
Baltimore
Wheeling
Bellaire
Barnesville
Cambridge
Zanesville
Newark
Mt. Vernon
Mansfield
Shelby
Monroeville
Auburn
Garrett
Avilla
Chicago
ESS Express
Mark
Philadelphia
Hudson
Cane L Pwell
L. Asst
G.T
Gent
W.C. Bur
Strong & Cheeney
Asg
Gray Medicine CO
Sacience’ Block
Micu
Folts & Donnan
Girchange
Austin
Texas
Texas Lands & Land Scrip
Hall
J. O. Weismantel
Egs
Turnbull & Shelly’s
Fifth
Perry Streets
I. B. Hints & Son
D&c
Mn’f’g Co
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Taxe Hall
Heiler & Waterman
Stone Front
A. Ketchel
Ehlaroiubys
Boston
Zellers
Zeviers & Bruner
Li Ina
Ticklers
Karst
Wade Bros. & Co
Defiance, O
Hamburg
Point Venice
Second & Clinton-Sts
Delaware Township
Johnson Miller
Berlin Heights
William Hincerns
Clara E. Pecx
Lyon & Healy
State
France
Farmer Inne
John Rowe
Iront Streets
OHNIC
Manufactory
Perry Street
Hoffman & Geiger
Amman Ta
Aultman and Faylor
Aultman & Taylor Traction
McCormick Company
Maumea River
Toberen & Bevington
Wm. A. Wood Reapers & Mowers
J. H. Bevington
Michigan
Mississi River
Hugharbt
Grand Rapids
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