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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1884
Page
3
Harvest trade event offers 500 kits containing various fish species. Vendors promote ready to grow catches and supplies for hobbyists and professionals. Limited stock announced with emphasis on diverse fish varieties and quick delivery options.
Local notices recount moves and events from the Fourth of July celebrations, newspaper promotions, and community happenings. Mentioned are Colby and Scott’s drug store hiring August Minsel, local social events, and talks of veterans reunions, picnics, and town visitors.
Defiance residents show strong support for the Far Raguts boat club, praising its recent Indianapolis performance and urging all classes to contribute to the club’s ongoing success. The broad goodwill underscores the town’s pride in the team’s ability to compete with notable clubs.
In 1883 the county sheared 60 228 pounds of wool and produced 8 816 pounds of honey along with 149 642 pounds of cheese. Dogs killed or injured 516 with estimated damage 1 620 dollars. Dog tax on hand March 1 1883 and collected to March 1 1884 3 467 32 dollars. Payout during year 1 028 36 dollars. Balance on hand March 1 1884 2 445 82 dollars.
Bethel and Powelscreek school picnic proves a gala day for children. E A Budd of the Antwerp Argus writes of harvest and corn fields. The Paulding County Home Missionary Society held its third 1884 quarterly meeting at Bethel. Rev Loubaugh preached to villagers on Saturday and Sunday. Residents question disruptive behavior at church gatherings and appeal for charity and patience.
The Farragut Far ragut Boat Club won the two mile four oared race at Indianapolis defeating St Joe Boat Club of Fort Wayne for the Ohio and Indians championship and a silver vase. Prince also won the single scull event, with Farragut taking every prize and earning high praise before staying on to Monday.
Anxiety over the Shetland pony Gen. Hancock drew crowds as Eureka Clothing House gave one ticket per dollar. A committee oversaw the July 4 drawing and the ninety ninth ticket, 219, was claimed by Johnny Schauerman, son of a local cigar maker, amid cheers from about a thousand boys.
Defiance citizens greet the Farragut Boat Club upon return from Indianapolis Broad Ripple Park regatta. Mayor Dees and Hon. C. A. Flickinger lead a procession to the court house square as bands, citizens, and club members celebrate a four oared championship era.
The Republicans of Farmer township met at Farmer Center Wednesday evening July 2 to organize a Blaine and Logan club for the campaign. A tamarac pole was raised near Foot and Norway's, and officers were elected at Mott's hall with J W Kerry as president and a ten member quorum set for business.
Notice warns taxpayers that the duplicate remains open through July 20 for tax collection except personal taxes. Those who have not paid are urged to settle at once. Signed by W. Lausrer, Treasurer.
On behalf of the Farragut Boat Club the group extends sincere thanks to Hon. C. A. Flickinger J. F. Deatrick S. T. Sutphen T. W. Bechel C. J. Chenevert and Ed Baldwin for a grand reception and oration upon returning from Indianapolis. They praise Defiance citizens and pledge future efforts to repay the kindness. H. Bassert, Sec.
Numerous property transfers listed in Washington to Defiance areas with prices from 5 to 5,000 dollars. Names include Brech, Barrows, Edgerton, Branson, Blymyer, Eidgman, Noble, Standaker, Sneath, Rigle, Mast, Roland, Foust, Hoffman, Bouton, Greenler, Cory, Fee, Bunnell, Miller, Gardner, Seevers, and others. The Blaine and Logan Club elected officers Captain Hufford, Lieutenants Harps and Hutchinson, Sergeant at Arms Miller, Assistant-Sergeant Ayers, and set meeting to Monday nights.
The council adjourned on Tuesday evening July 5 1884 after discussion of street obstructions on Greenler street and sewer plans for East Defiance. Bids for city hall and engine house were opened with amounts ranging from 6 695 to 18 011 dollars and were referred to a special committee for report next Friday July 11.
Local items from Farmer Center list family visits and health notes. Mrs. Samuel Dalryanple injured in haying accident. several marriages announced. changes in mail routes. a public endorsement for Magic Inside Window Blinds and local business notices from Defiance and Toledo figures.
Hicksville quiet on July fourth with few transactions. Obits note Isaac Vannimmins aged 69, funeral at Wartenbe cemetery. Charity reports show Kerr Brothers mill sparks burning umbrellas. Mercy Dalrymple injured by a pulley at the Wilseyville barn. David Wertz opens a Sunday Beer Garden on Fort Wayne road.
The writer criticizes a social venue for serving free rides to patrons and as a moral uplift while hinting at political use. He calls for replacing canal swing bridges with better ones to save taxpayers money and praises the site as a potential Democratic politics venue.
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