Defiance City Notes and Fourth of July Review
Community items from Defiance include local shoppers and visitors, the 4th of July parade and celebrations, injuries, building and business news, church notices, and remarks on town improvements. Notable names include Supt. C. W. Butler, Mrs. A. Stout, Robt. McCabe, Miss Brownell, Miss Lizzie Bechel, Carl Bach, Major General D. W. Marcellous, and Gen. Hunt.
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C. L. Stout
the Lakes
Frank Farlow
Hicksville
Frank Roberts
Krotz & Morse
Brownell
Akron
Ohio
Lizzie Bechel
D. W. Marcellous
David Travis
Bro. Dowell
The
News
Charlie Badie
Opera House
Myers & Cole
Pay Your Taxes Notice and Local Grain Prices
Pay your June taxes or call to settle now as books close soon. W. Lavaster, Treasurer, Defiance, July 10, 1883. Also advertised are fresh ground corn and oat chop for corn meal, middlings, bran, mixed chop, oats at 40 cents per bushel and flour from 1.40. Special ton lot pricing offered by A Willhelm & Son.
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W. Lavaster
Treas
Defiance
A. Willhelm & Son
Probate Court Statistics for Defiance County 1883 Report
For year ending March 31 1883 the Probate Court of Defiance County reports 219 naturalizations 245 deaths 585 births 269 marriages and 10 insane cases. Also notes guardianship testamentary administration and wills admitted to probate with several counts. The Defiance Hook and Ladder Company thanks citizens for uniforms purchased from Frank Levy of Eagle Square Dealing Clothing House and secured good goods and fit for each member. By order of H L Co J P Etser E Growen Secretary veg a Foreman.
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Probate Court of
Defiance
Ccocs
Sescorenesys
de Wills
Defiance Hook & Ladder Company
Frank Levy
Eagle Square
J. P. Etser
E. Growen
Census tally of township male adults in the county
The county supervisors enumerate township populations and report the number of males aged 21 years and over. The figure reflects the count taken across townships and totals within the county, indicating adult male presence for governance and taxation purposes.
Special Council Meeting Adopts Water Works Resolution
A special Defiance Ohio city council meeting was held Monday evening with members Holston Abell Lewis Thein Tenzer Kahlo and Miller present. The council adopted a resolution to build or procure a good and efficient water works system and Abell moved to appoint a five member committee to examine and report on fire work needs locally and beyond.
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Holston
Abell
Lewis
Thein
Tenzer
Kahlo
Miller
Rkesolvepd
Defiance
Ohio
West Milford Items from Our Own Correspondent
The humming mower signals haying progress as farmers near completion while corn looks decent and cherries remain scarce. Wm Wilcox’s condition improves and townsfolk hope for recovery. John Battershell fell from a hayload injuring two ribs and a shoulder. A July 1 marriage unites Miss May Beving ton and Mr Kemp Miller. Toppy.
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Wm. Wilcox
Fire Fly
Teddy
John Battershell
Miss May Bevington
Kemp Miller
Buntsville Items From Our Own Correspondent
Roads are rough. farmers busy with clover hay. Wm Ream's new house progresses. Henry Warner dedicated his barn with a dance. M C Scott has the bass corn. Francis Grant will install street lamps on 4th street to save days. W B Scott house nears completion. No known sickness. Local merchant keeps commerce lively. Sam Harger learning carpenter work. Warner and Vogle saw-mill closed until harvest. G D Zimmerman family visited W B Scott.
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Wm Ream
Henry Warner
Francis Grant
4Th Street
W. B. Scott
Sam Harger
Warner and Vogle
G. D. Zimmerman
Ben
Water works plan advances in Defiance Ohio
The city council unanimously approves pursuing a water works system. Dr Cloud projects seven to eight miles of pipe and multiple hydrants with a $6,400 yearly rental, aiming to boost fire protection, sanitary conditions, power supply, and desirably raise tax value. Council will tour other cities, possibly Alliance, to study systems before final adoption.
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Alliance
Cloud
J. A. Cloud & Co
New York City
Defiance
Ohio
Dr. Cloud
Maumee
Bean Creek
Court House
Clould
Cloud Co
Wheat harvesting hampered by wet weather in Powells Creek
From Our Own Correspondent reports wet conditions delay harvesting in Powells Creek as farmers hesitate to use machines in wheat fields. A new K. R. tie maker arrived for John and Dora Smith last Friday, while a house on the Kiser place burned Sunday afternoon during church. Highland church ladies earned 18 dollars from a strawberry festival at H Kleinhen's.
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John
Dora Smith
John Kleinhein
Kiser Place
Pike
Highland Church
H. Kleinhen’s
P. P. B. Kaki
Buckeye Blotter Tablets Offered by Express Job Office
The Express Job Office announces Buckeye Blotter Tablets ready for printing letterheads note heads bill heads and statement heads. It highlights new type and first-class work, emphasizing readiness to produce blotter tablets for customers.
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Express
From Our Own Correspondent Local Notes and Updates
Not very favorable weather for haying. Wheat fields rusted, roads workable, and new fence work in progress. Miss Carrie Elliott teaches Bahren's school, William Shultz buys a threshing outfit, and services at U B church move to 3 pm. Grandmother Root visits. Jumbo the 31st at district No. 2 school. folks trip the light fantastic at Ridgeville. The Times urges a county correspondents convention amid continuing rains.
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Grandma Root
Lorain County
John Curtland
Miss May Dodd
Ridgeville
Hicksville Items Show Local Travels and Updates
Mrs. Francis Brooks visits Hicksville while J C Ryan plans to settle here. Hon W D Hill and Ryan take a quick trip to Bryan. A C Harrod returns from Edgerton to teach writing. Perry Edson leaves town after clerk duties, surprising Dalrymple. Farmers behind due to wet weather. Several residents travel or move, including W H Compton and L B Wort. News notes mention a Fourth of July fireworks night, a Disciple church immersion, and local business activity at Flag er Watkins Grocers with fresh produce.
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W. D. Hill
J. C. Ryan
Bryan
A. C. Harrod
Edgerton
Perry M. Edson
Dalrymple
Farmers Fathers and Local Notes from the County
Mrs. Harvey Hastings is very ill with heart disease. The potato crop outlook is large in the county. Mrs Elvira Crosland plans to travel to St Lawrence New York to visit daughter Mrs Frankie Barrows. James Reynolds hosted a large Fourth of July bowery dance with music by Emory Martin Frank Carrothers and Mrs Charles Case. Chickasaw school run by Miss Clara Thorough closed with good satisfaction. Emory Martin now sings about fatherhood. Zebina Conkey completed a large stone upground cellar and is adding sheds and outbuildings. Mrs Lotta Winn of Defiance visited friends in the area. A disgraceful fight occurred at Reynolds dance with a wife giving a beating to her husband.
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Harvey Hastings
Elvira Crosland
St. Lawrence
N. Y
Frankie Barrows
James Reynolds
Emory Martin
Frank Carrothers
Charles Case
Clara Thorough
Clara
Harry Sweet
Bethel Blabbers From Our Own Correspondent
Damp weather affects farmers on the corners. H. K. Morris buys a Cahill sulky plow turning walking to riding. The shed at G. S. Morris’ barn is nearly completed with a back hump. Mrs. Mary Shaw returns from Iowa noting crop wetness. Jackson Kinner’s poison harms chickens and dogs. Dr J DeGroot urges safe rat poison use near corners. Church fencing discussed. Karnes sole owner of the partnership sawmill plans to keep normal operations. H. K. Morris loses three horses to lightning. insured. John Frederick loses a horse with no insurance. UncLE ROLLY.
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Nix
Rolly
H. K. Morris
G. S. Morris
Mary Shaw
Iowa
John Frederick
Uncle Rolly
Wells Health Renewer and Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad
An 19th century advertisement touts Wells Health Renewer as a cure for dyspepsia impotence and debility priced at $1. P Bigelow & Co of Richland Ohio endorses Brown's Iron Bitters as meritorious. It promotes blood purity and vitality claiming Hood's Sarsaparilla removes impurities and prevents disease.
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P. Bigelow & Co
Richland, C
We All Know Dr Jane's Red Clover Tonic Ad
We all know water runs downhill and kisses taste better after dark. Those who take Dr Jane's Red Clover Tonic never have dyspepsia costiveness bad breath piles pimples ague or malaria. Price 50 cents at G W Bechel.
Hood Sarsaparilla praised as scrofula remedy in Lowell
A Lowell Daily Courier excerpt extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a genuine standard treatment for scrofula and related ailments. It notes the remedy clears sores and debility, calling Hood & Co. careful, experienced pharmacists whose preparations are reliable and effective.
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Lowell
Hood & Co
Griggs Glycerine Salve Promises Quick Skin Cure
Claiming superiority, Griggs Glycerine Salve is advertised as a universal cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores with guaranteed satisfaction or money back for 25 cents. Available from G W Bechelly.
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Grige
Griggs
G. W. Bechel —Ly
Ayer's Cathartic Pills for Child Health
For children needing physic, the advertisement touts Ayer's Cathartic Pills as a safe, effective option. It asserts the pills combine essential cathartic principles, are sugar coated, and easy to take, making medicine easier for kids and parents.
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Ayer
A Run on a Drug Store at Colby and Scott
A rush at Colby and Scott for a trial bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. All persons with asthma bronchitis hay fever hoarseness severe coughs or throat and lung ailments can obtain a free trial bottle by visiting the drug store. Regular size priced at $1.00.
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Colby & Scott
Dr. King
Bright
Buchu
Long Lane Ad Promises Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure
An advertisement claims that ten remedies will cure coughs colds croup whooping cough and all throat and lung troubles rapidly and permanently. It touts Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure and notes pharmacist G W Bechel offers free trial bottles.
Kuhl Announces Complete Stock of New Furniture
Kuhl carries a full range of new furniture and invites prospective buyers to call and view the goods before purchasing, encouraging in person inspection prior to any decision.
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Kuhl
Bargain Sale of Wagons by Turnbull Wagon Co
Farmers urged to inspect secondhand wagons described as not worn and nearly new, offered cheaply. Company also advertises a fine complete stock of new wagons and invites customers to come, see, and choose their preferred model.
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Turnbull Wagon Co
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Tittle’s
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Lakeside
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Delaware
B. & O. Telegraph Office
Carl Bach
Wood County
Deatrick
St. Clair, Michigan
Edward Norton
Jersey Shore
J. Q. Fisher
Mabel Carroll
Wisconsin
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Mendota, Ill
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Carrie Houghton
Holgate Avenue
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Woodbineth
Clark Henderson
Sherwood
8. T. Sutphen
Neelon
Babe
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Napoleon
Mattie
Gertie Squire
W. Coy
Toledo
Mr. Coy
J. I. Hale
Hale
Ed, Jones
Jennie Lowry
Florida
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L. H. Platter
Barnum
Hook and Ladder
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Turnbull Wagon Works
D. H. Turnbull
Dr. McGovern
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H. H. Holbrook
Alvah Holly
Grandma Agle
Wauseon Tribune
Turnbull Carriage Factory
John M. Sewell
the Grove
Enos
W. F. Kiser
Albion
Ind
Noble County
J. A H. Kiser
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Hiram Roush
Chicago Driving Park Association
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Rushsylvania, O
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U. B
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J. ‘T’. Conkles
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Fremont
Ida Kidney
the Times
Williams County
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J.C. Ryan
Dakota
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Maysville
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J. P. Dicken
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Disciple
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Detroit
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Bethel
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Jack
J. DeGroot
Fayette
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Krotz
Morse’s
Krotz& Morse
Mary Stuart
G. W. Bechel
Krotz §& Morse’s
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M. E. Ryder
Wayne and
Fifth Streets
Volke Brothers
Brest
Baltimore Bakery
Chapter
FE Rotz
Clinton Street
Gargo
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