19 Jul 1883
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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1883
Page
1
Ollie M Culley reports the Express Office now offers Buckeye Blotter Tablets for letter, note, bill, and statement heads. The piece highlights local events such as water works support, road improvements, and diverse community notices, including visits, business openings, and civic plans, with a focus on Defiance news and commerce.
The ladies of the Baptist church will host an ice cream social at Theodore Ensign’s residence on Perry Street this Friday evening July 20. All are invited to attend.
The church will administer baptism and receive probationers into full membership next Sunday at 10 30 a m Evangelist Webber will lead a reunion service Saturday at 7 45 p m and a jubilee service Sunday at 7 45 p m All are invited Sam L Roberts
Andy Hammersmith an employee at the Turnbull Wagon factory escaped severe injury when starting a large belt after a stop. The lever caught the belt and threw him over the main shaft. he fell clear and sustained severe bruises to the head face and body. He was unconscious briefly but is now recovering.
Messrs C Harley and L Tiedeman have bought the Gier property on Clinton street between second and third. They will start August first on a brick block with 66 feet frontage and 132 feet depth. If arranged they will finish the second story as a first class opera house, possibly enlarging to 76 feet frontage by arched adjoining space. The project could surpass the Krotz opera room and reflect credit on the city and developers.
Advance proofs of the long awaited Defiance county history outline Ohio’s 100 year timeline from the Northwest Territory era to 1845 formation, include accounts of Mad Anthony Wayne era Indian wars, settlers reminiscences, and personal sketches. It lists Mexican War and Civil War soldiers, county officers since formation, and civic orders with memberships, promising a complete, soon to be delivered volume.
Before moving into the new Krotz Opera House Block on September 1 the firm M. E. Hetrer & Co announces price reductions on all Summer Goops to actual cost. The notice signals a clearance to prepare for the move and highlights limited inventory timing.
A choice lot of South Down lambs available with an inquiry directed to E. F. Aldrich. The notice provides minimal detail beyond the seller and contact name.
The fourth passed off nicely at Bryan with a meeting in Fitzcharles grove last Sunday. Harvest is here and heat follows. Champion reapers owners face heavy work as the small boy ferries water to harvesters. A Friday night thunder shower caused no damage. A work horse owned by Wm. Shanklin died at the plow last week. Bent Hootman lost a valuable horse, Toppy.
From Our Own Cor respondent Brunerstown brief items cover local visits and weather. Dr Lesner and family visited Williams county while Mrs Mary Sharry returned from Ft Wayne to see relatives. Rev Snow preached with lively tone. The writer mentions election thoughts, school terms, and local tradesman D Bruner and Henry Bridenbaugh. A Milwaukee rails segment highlights dining cars, quick meals, and station seats, praising the Wisconsin Central and Chequamegon House.
Married by S L Roberts on July 17 1883 in Defiance. Groom Mr John Woops and bride Miss Emma Groves, both residents of Defiance.
Juliette Shoupe died July 10 1883 of consumption at age 35 years 4 months and 22 days. She was the wife of Francis Shoup and her loss is recorded in the local obituary notices.
In Kalamazoo Telegraph notes a Kentucky camp meeting elder skipping service for the circus. John Clancy from Livingston county, then serving time, escaped after night lockup to see Jumbo, reappearing to apologize and finish his sentence. Authorities suspect he hid in a wagon to depart the yard.
A reader's travel narrative from Ashland dated July 6 recalls a five day stay in Chicago with visits to Union and Lincoln Parks water works and cable cars plus theater districts. The party then moved to Milwaukee arriving July 3 to tour notable buildings including the Chamber of Commerce and the Mitchell.
Columbus July 15 The Democrats held a laboring men rally for their gubernatorial candidate, but the crowd was small and the speeches from Gov candidate and Senator Vancleaf failed to engage. Allen O Myers drew early departure as the event was labeled a grand fizzle by the Sunday Capital. Critics say Franklin county may swing Republican in October.
The piece critiques Ohio Democracy attacks on wool tariff cuts, citing New York Times quotes showing Democratic votes led the reduction and Republican division. It argues peaceable fiscal policy requires honest selection, fair pay, and discretionary removal by superior officers rather than permanent tenure, noting its suitability mainly for federal judiciary.
The Louisville Courier Journal argues the Democratic party delays accepting Pennsylvania as part of its political path. The piece claims Pennsylvania has repeatedly looked to distant political destinations since 1880, yet the post office address remains unchanged.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Judge Hoadly has a deep fund of information on Spain and compares him to Sam Hunt on pyramids. It suggests that if Hoadly wins the Spanish vote and Hunt makes speeches to Arabi Bey’s former subjects, the Democrats could secure victory in October.
A correspondent debates spelling of a key field name, with Foraker or Fouracre as options, noting the field is too large for Hoadly to harvest and reflecting local naming disputes.
In Defiance Ohio on July 19 1883 Wilhelm and Son report weekly grain prices Wheat 104 oats 30c rye 45c corn 45c flour 5 6.20 per barrel corn and oats chop 1.20 ewt mixed chop 0.75 ewt corn meal 1.20 wheat bran 0.65 cwt small wheat 0.76 per bu Plus provisions Butter 10 12c eggs 13c salted hides 7c green 6c hides no 2 5c potatoes 0.80 flaxseed 1.10 clover seed 5.00 4.50 timothy 1.25 2.00 bacon side 0.15 ham 0.12 beans 2.50 onions 0.75 salt 1.20 tallow 0.06 shoulders 0.10 dressed hogs 7.50 lard 0.10 apples dried 0.07 washed 0.22 0.30
Grand Clearing announces new line of Lapres Neckwear just received fall styles. Borsalea Howe Sewing Machine advertised for sale, in use about a year, bargain via John Richardson. Heller & Co. plans large stock of fall and winter goods in new room near E N Lewis drug store, opening Sept 1, 1883.
M E Hetrer & Co advertises immense bargains on fans parasols and summer goods. The listing highlights wide discounts across multiple lines and emphasizes a broad seasonal sale.
Kuhl offers a complete stock of new furniture and invites prospective buyers to call and view the goods before purchasing. The notice emphasizes a firsthand look at available items to aid decision making.
Attention farmers. We offer several secondhand wagons not worn and very cheap. They are nearly as good as new with little usage. Our stock of new wagons is fine and complete. Visit TURNBULL Wagon Co to see and choose.
J M and M E Ryder grocers at Wayne and Fifth are sole agents for Volke Brothers Flour of Napoleon. It is the best flour sold in this market. War ranted.
Harmless Mary Stuart face powder offered for sale at Tint or White for 25 cents per box, distributed by G. W. Bechel. Local advert notes the low price and available stock.
Farmers advertise 10 lb Kits Family White Fish at 50 cents and 25 lb kegs at 1.25 dollars at Erozt and Morse's. Flager and Watkins grocers report daily arrival of choice quality strawberries for sale.
For those preserving harvests pure sugars are available from Krotz and Morse. The note highlights a source for canning needs and emphasizes quality supplies for fruits and berries.
Bedford resident Mrs. L D Hamilton endorses Brown's Iron Bitters as a tonic and remedy for general debility, claiming it has provided permanent benefit.
A town resident Mr. J Brandewie of Bad Case of St. Vitus Dance reports his son was permanently cured by Samaritan Nervine. The notice, priced at $1 50, appears as a local testimonial in Auglaize County, Ohio.
An old advertisement touts Wells' Health Renewer as a remedy restoring health and vigor. It claims to cure dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility for the price of one dollar.
W D Wilson of the Ottawa Times says after three months of cough lung trouble and coughing blood he is permanently cured by Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure. A free bottle is available at G W Bechel's drug store lw.
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