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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1879
Page
3
The item lists Bechel's selling the latest G. W.B. cigars and cheap dress goods at S. M. Heller & Co. It notes the Baltimore Bakery as the city’s only source for a dish of ice cream and Zeller & Bruner paying the highest cash price for produce. Also mentions Scovill's Blood and Liver Syrup as a remedy.
A biscuit praised as the queen of the oven, light and white, made with Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder. The passage contrasts breakfast biscuits with a man contemplating death by his own action or grumbling over money from his wife.
Defiance community notes report fairs, carpenters at Switzer and Kehnast, Zeller and Bruner, and plans for Floral Hall. Local events include Republican meetings at the Opera House, a county convention call, and a Foster Hickenlooper club lease. Also recorded are accidents, ship news, and weather affecting the town’s daily life.
At a Delaware Township meeting on the 3d, Republicans named District No. 1 William Smith, 3 Abraham Mason, 4 Augustus Smith, 5 A P Green, 6 George Harley, 7 D Palmer, 9 S M Kintner, 10 M M Haver, 11 A P Green. List of letters includes uncalled for items at the Defiance Post Office dated July 9 1879. When calling, say they were advertised.
On the Fourth a careless shooter fired revolver shots toward the residence of C. C. Strong on Holgate avenue. One ball pierced a bay window and lodged in the wall, another buried in the siding. No one was struck.
A small party of gentlemen accompanied Hon. R. M. Daggett of Nevada visiting the city and Hon. W. D. Hill on a pleasure trip down the Mau mee aboard the Pinafore. Daggett, formerly a Defiance citizen who left in 1849, returned to view the river and its scenic banks.
Mrs. Carter and her daughter were riding when their horse wheeled at a train on the tracks below and overturned the carriage near a dangerous bridge. Mrs. Carter leaped free and seized the horse by the bit while workmen on the train helped right the carriage.قاذ
Republicans in Defiance organized the Foster and Hickenlooper Club with 173 members including some first time voters. Officers were elected: President L A Bliss Vice President R A Houghton Secretary Lenny F Houghton Treasurer E P Hooker Reader F G Brown Sergeant at Arms S Deamer. Meetings are Tuesdays at the Opera House. Republicans and supporters invited to join.
Ira Leach of Napoleon shot Major Hopkins between one and two in the morning, killing him after Hopkins intoxicated allegedly entered Leach’s barn seeking shelter. Leach says Hopkins moved toward him in a threatening way, and he fired in self defense. Leach surrendered to the Sheriff and was jailed for examination after a partial hearing amid local unrest.
A survey notes eighteen factories along Perry Street in Defiance and nearby lines. Names include Strong and Cheeney Sash Door and Blind factory Kahn Ulrich Planning Mills Tobacco Box factory Defiance Machine Works J J Jarvis Woolen factory A Wilhelm Sons Flour Mills P Schlosser Wagon factory Karst Wade Bros Planing Mills and Lumber Yards Glue factory Gove Co Steam Bending and Panel Works Defiance Manufacturing Company Holston Patent Hoop factory Boor Rendlet Flour Mills Oconto Barrel factory Spatfora Barrel Heading factory American Wood Preserving Company Trowbridge Stave factory. Some inexactly on Perry Street, canal limits above Palamo Mills, but all align south toward Maumee River for about 14 miles.
Mr F LeSeuver left for Quebec last Monday. Mr and Mrs L B Peaslee returned from their trip east last Tuesday. Laura Tuttle of this place visits friends in Hillsdale Michigan. C C Lehman of Hicksville called at the Express office on Wednesday. Hon W D Hill returned home last week and Friday addressed Sherwood citizens. J P Stont Lew Richards and D Meekison of Napoleon were in Defiance last Friday. Mrs S M Heller and Justin Tyler of Napoleon were in the city Wednesday. Mr Foote formerly of Bryan has been in Defiance this week and may enter local business. Mr and Mrs J L Scott returned from Illinois Tuesday. J W Woodruff, agent for Columbus Mutual Ins Co, in Defiance. R M Daggett Republican Congressman from Nevada was in town guest of Judge Carter. Laura Raff Elsie Raff and Clara Fouke of Napoleon spent the Fourth in Defiance with Miss Jessie Garver. Mr George Canfield of Toledo Sunday Journal and his sister were in Defiance last Thursday returning west. E Seager will soon retire from business here, though some thought not.
City council met with Mayor Holgate presiding and members present. Decision to buy a Fleming scraper for road work. Bridge Committee to review damage claim on the boat Carroll. Special police powers authorized for private watchmen with no city cost. Washington street improvement petition referred to Street Committee. Holgate addition to Defiance referred for report. Swing bridge ordinance passed. Various claims approved including advertising, oats, lumber, harness, and parade expenses.
A promotional note extols a Lake Side trip departing Defiance at 8 a m via Wabash R R, with Grace McMillan steamer stopping at Middle Bass Put in Bay then Lake Side. It praises moral management by St John Street M E Church Toledo and St Paul M E Church Toledo, inviting ladies as hotel waiters and highlighting non alcoholic hospitality and religious leadership. It also contains an advertisement for Lawson s Curative claiming sleep aid without drugs.
On Friday afternoon along Jefferson Street near the B and O railroad Jacob Komm, half drunk, fired at Hufford while his family fled. Hufford grabbed Komm, who shot off a finger, then Hufford knocked him down. Komm was jailed after officer Hepler subdued him and delivered him to the mayor for disturbing the peace.
Farmer Township reports scarce items and ample work with wheat suffering from lack of harvest hands. Notes include Jack Carpenter of Adams Ridge winning the 4th at Farmer Center, Welcome Mason of Richland township visiting, the death of horse Red Cloud owned by Dr. J. M. Shute, and high prices for the animal when changing hands. Religious services at Town House on Sunday the 13th, with baptisms planned at the St. Joe river after. A Silver Cornet Band dance on the 4th drew strong attendance, fine music, dancing, and a splendid supper before ending near morning.
From Our Own Correspondent in Milford, a camp meeting at Lake Side prompts talk while harvest hands are scarce. Fifteen year old Johnny Pearson cradles wheat to help an invalid father. Frank Holbrook first to swing cradle. Runaway incidents injure Mr Karnes and horse near Lehman’s. Mrs Karnes bruised but alive. Nixa Niprers.
Our Own Correspondent reports busy harvests with wheat crops looking splendid across Allen, Paulding, and Van Wert counties. East Defiance enjoys a thriving promenaded social scene and healthy citizens, while residents like John Greenler and Frank Greenler invest in cucumbers for the pickle trade. Local visitors include H I Casper of Detroit and Miss Jennie Parmalee from Boston, with many residents away visiting relatives in Huntington and Sturgis.
From Our Own Correspondent Born to Jeff and Nancy Burgher a daughter on June 30. John and Hester Myers bought a new harvester on July 2, 1879. Mr Kingsson attended the funeral of his daughter Mrs Peck last week. Wm Davis's son John about sixteen left home last Tuesday and has not been heard from. Died July 3 Kate wife of Quinby Peck two miles southeast of here. She died suddenly in the morning, likely from a stroke of palsy, leaving a husband and four young children.
Nearly half the wheat was cut last week and many summer schools will close this week. A daughter of James Casebeer died in Massillon Ohio. A missionary meeting was held at the Presbyterian church. A handsome blonde in Farmer township attracted five suitors as she drove the reaper. Patent right business blooms here from local inventors. The fourth of July passed quietly with trips to Garrett Indiana Spencerville and the St Joe river for recreation. Edgerton’s orchard hosted a patriotic day with music croquet and games. CW notes soon the politician will visit then white Sunday school convention and the fair before winter sleigh bells.
News from West Milford covers health, crops, and local events. Notable items include Jacob Fitzcharles preparing a brick kiln for sale, Mrs Emma Slater's death from typhoid, revived spring after rain, Clarkville Sunday school progress, Ella Burton's two week vacation, and Edgerton Fourth of July celebration success. Also mentions Isaac Vanimins losing over 200 dollars to a swindler, Iowas visit, and political notes urging Republican support against a Democratic ring.
Wilseyville notes report corn growth and wheat progress amid a dry warm spell, with rain on Monday. Local farming includes B Osman's corn lead, James Osman’s new buggy, and praise for Pioneer Surveyor Mr Arrowsmith. Weddings announced for Martin Plum and Rebecca Martin. another wedding anticipated.
Pleasant harvest weather described as farmers grow uneasy about cutting. W D Hill returns from Washington to stay a month or two. Defiance hosts the upcoming Teacher's Institute. Fish Bros factory at the depot nears completion. Randolph plans a hundred foot addition to each of three dry sheds and fencing of the grounds. Edgerton's fence and sidewalk upgrade praised. School Board retains last year’s teachers E Strong Jessie Shepard Side Otis. Naman Emery, 17, funds travel to Elyria NY surgical institute via circulating fundraiser. Local generosity noted and cautions on restraint. J C Ryan's daughter scalded but expected to recover. Lehman sister-in-law dies in eastern state. Editor invites reunion attendees and playful food-taking humor about three-language pork servings.
Notice advertises produce items including green corn and ripe tomatoes at Cary and Carrolls. Mentions no soda water in the city matching Baltimore Bakery and offers a heavy truck wagon and double harness in trade for a horse or team with cash difference. Enquire of 8. P. Shelley.
Housewives shun inferior extracts smelling of turpentine while Dr Price's Flavoring Extracts offer real fruit taste and odor. The Baltimore Bakery and Febrina claim to cure fever and ague, sold by all druggists. Try their soda water and other products.
Unscrupulous dealers mislead buyers by claiming cost sales. The article notes a sincere price cut on worn shelf items including straw hats half wool suits lined coats summer coats good coats white vests wool hats shirts and other garments with prices listed in a promotional push.
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