Defiance notes mix of business changes and public notices
Local items report A W Hagert selling Payne shoe store to W F Dolke, John Hamm opening a cigar factory, roadster sale, and Baum tan nery bid. Bridge work and railway maintenance described. Obits and social events noted alongside political convention reminders and a critical defender of public spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Hagert
Payne Shoe
W. F. Dolke
Pete Zeigler
John Hamm
E. N. Lewis
Wall Paper and local notices reflect Defiance updates
Various items from Defiance include ads for Window Shades sale, local business moves, a 16th Regiment Band performance, and civic news. Highlights mention the city council adding hose, John Hilton joining Stevens livery, a burglary at Schultz Bros, a new baby at Wm. J. Young’s, and Prof. Arbuckle offering teaching methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Aldrich
Wm. J. Young’s
John Hilton
Stevens Livery
16Th Regiment
Deatrick
Fred. Conrad
Monopoly
Hines
Watkins & Chamberlin Stock To Be Closed In Twenty Days
The speaker states the purchase of Watkins and Chamberlin stock and plans to liquidate the entire holdings within twenty days, regardless of cost, signaling a rapid exit by the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins & Chamberlin
Nba F
Hay
Unclaimed Letters at Defiance Post Office Week Ending July 26 1887
List of names of residents and others with letters remaining uncalled at Defiance post office for the week ending July 26 1887 including George Gross F Aue Ww Jennie Johnston Miss Katie Corwin John Pardee Dr Rt Shop eelle and many others. Notices request recipients to say advertised and contact Joan M Henastver P M.
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Defiance Post-Office
George Gross
F. Aue
Donn Justice
Millie Boyer
Jennie Ohnston
Ean
Jie Saree
Ines
U A.W. Ie
Wis
Katie Corwin
Aonard
Damas Carroll
Nudly
H. Endres
Lib Hunter
James Kekford
Ow Brederie
Frederick
Ona Pardee
Abnan Fritz
Katie Bar Bist
Rt. Shopeelle
Oily Bahiort
Katie Toner
Eo Coy
Angelina Bayder
Clark
Imuel
Gaowend
Attie Edwards
Jame
Emma Vifer
Beb
Huckebus
Julia ‘Estrick
Anna Howell
Mary E. W
Uarnmyer
Suaeph Heherly
Farward Washurst
PF. Jones
Walter You
Hawgaret Assery
John Persons
Joan M. Henastver
P. M
Harrisburg Man Credits Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica
Edward Shepherd reports eight years of leg trouble followed by recovery after using three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica, saving his leg from amputation. He notes the remedies’ value and now praises the products sold by Colby & Scott at 50 cents per bottle and 25 cents per box.
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Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
JIL
Bucklen
Colby & Scott
Inquiry on W D Hill military service details
The Leader reports W D Hill urged unity and support for soldiers in Cleveland. The inquiry asks for Hill’s Company and Regiment, his rank, and battles in which he served. The response states the paper cannot provide the information and refers the matter to Mr Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eo. Express
W. D. Hill
Cleveland
Hill
We Thank Our Neighbors for Kind Assistance in Sorrow
Dan F. Krotz A Card expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for help during illness and death. The family notes the beloved one has gone to rest and acknowledges support in time of need and sorrow. Joan Burier, Jr.
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Joan Burier, Jr
Notice to Tax Payers Seeks Immediate Payment
Public notice from Joan F. Dowr County Treasurer urging immediate tax payment due to large unpaid taxes for the year. Delinquent taxpayers face collection by the Prosecuting Attorney after July 25, with books to be turned over to the Auditor and unpaid taxes delinquent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan F. Dowr
Democratic Pow Wow Ticket From Cleveland Convention
The Democratic party in convention assembled at Cleveland Thursday proposed a ticket for November including Governor Thomas E. Powell of Delaware and Lieutenant Governor D C Coolman of Portage. Also named were Supreme Judge long term T J Critchfield of Holmes and Supreme Judge short term John P Klein of Cuyahoga. Emil Kiessewetter of Franklin as Auditor, George W Harter of Greene as State Treasurer, W H Leet of Ottawa as Attorney General, and Peter Murphy of Butler as Member Board of Public Works.
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Cleveland
Thomas E. Powell
Delaware
D. C
Coolman
Portage
T. J. Critchfield
Holmes
John P. Klein
Cuyahoga
Emil Kiessewetter
Franklin
Geo. W. Harter
Greene
W. H. Leet
Ottawa
Board of Public Works
Peter Murphy
Butler
Old Folks at Home Memorial Festival at Maumee
The Maumee Valley Pioneer Society hosts a semi annual memorial and thanksgiving festival on August 17 1887 at the old courthouse grounds Maumee Ohio. The event promises exercises of importance and a basket festival inviting all to share in grand river scenery and a grove setting while saluting region pioneers and heroes.
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Maumee
Union Labor Convention Called For August 13 1887
Owing to a misunderstanding in the July 16 call a new mass convention is issued for Defiance. Friends of the Union Labor party meet at the Knights of Labor hall at one o clock PM to organize the county and nominate a full county ticket for the fall election. Grangers labor organizations and all supporters are invited. J J Preven chairman. Also notices groceries at cost and a house for sale at Wabash Depot.
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Friends of the Union Labor Party of Defiance
Knights of Labor Hall
Union Labor Party
J.J. Preven
Improved farms and low rate loans advertised locally
An assortment of ads promotes farm improvements and attractive loan terms at the lowest interest with early repayment options. Local services include ice cream and washing, with Brown's Baltimore Bakery offering soda water and ice cream selections. Rail travel discounts are advertised by the C. H. V. & T. railway with agents in Columbus. Real estate asks for good paper and urges farm property inquiries.
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Joan
H. G. Baxen
Patent Salve for Cuts and Skin Ailments
An early advertisement touts a salve claiming to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed relief or no pay. The product is sold for 25 cents per tor gal by Colby and Scott.
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Colby & Scott
Opening Night at Normal College a Grand Musical
The Normal College Building hosted a large crowd for a Tuesday opening program rich in music and recitations. Performances by the Sixteenth Regiment Band, Prof. Van Tine, Mrs. Myers, Miss Bachman, and Ceelia Mannerchor drew enthusiastic applause, with short addresses urging local support. The event showcased campus talent and solid finances, promising a bright future for Defiance’s college.
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Sixteenth Regiment
van Tine
B. M. Myers
Parhassius
Prometheus
Henry Hamm
Flora Karst
Lulu Bachman
VanTine
Joe
Bachman
Cecelia Mannerchor
F. G. Brown
Ollie
John Hamm
Prof. Arbuckle
Minnie Hockey
J. L. Beatt
Wm. Carter
Arbuckle
Ohio
Local notes on weather farms and schools in area
Hot weather and corn look well in the county. Francis Stone was in Farmer last Sunday. Willie Conkey incubates chickens. Glen dale district school began last Monday. Kittie Yeagley of Bryan visited Wm Yeagley’s family. Edna Britton of Defiance closed her school in Ridenour district last Saturday, with later correction that Britton’s school will not close for two weeks. L W Wilders fishing pond in Hicksville attracts visitors. Gas well in Bryan blazes but town not booming. Miss Addie Bercaw’s class at Farmer gave a plush photograph album as a gift. Mrs Sherwood’s stay in town questioned. Lulu and Brittie Stough from Toledo visited.
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Francis Stone
Willie Conkey
Glendale
Kittie Yeagley
Bryan
Wm. Yeagley
Edna Britton
Defiance
Ridenour
L. W. Wilder
Hicksville
Miss Britton
Alice Bryan
Sherwood
the Express
Lulu
Brittie Stough
Toledo
William Yeagley
Farmer
Addie Bercaw
Baltimore & Ohio express wreck near Albion kills five
A Baltimore & Ohio fast line express departing Chicago collided with a freight train on a curve near Albion Indiana. Five were killed including Engineer Diemer from Garrett and Fireman Koket from Dayton with Engineer Cramer from Garrett among the dead. Dozens injured, details unavailable at press time.
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Tirvin
Baltimore & Ohio
Chicago
Soaker
Albion
Ind
Cramer
Garret
Edward Koket
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Old State Bridge
James Hopper
Kuhn Bros
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Milwaukee
G. A. R. Post
Jonas Waldner
Hall
Wabash
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S. M. Ryder
Ben
D. A. Grant
Defi
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D. E. Welker
Ney
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Parker
Stingle
Shonfield
New York
Defignee
J. R Speier
Junction
Kate Walder
the Presbyterian Church
May
R. A. Neff
Perry Street
Wm. W. Lance
Findlay
Defiance County
Ayer
G. W. Fuller
U. B
C. B. Squire
C. A. Flickinger
Wm. Ferguson
M. Ryder
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D. Wentworth
Antwerp
Chas. Kesselmayer
Henry Bittner
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Clinton
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Lothrop
Napoleon
Wheelman
Mansfield
Ross Kuhl
P. E. Buechler
Henry Dirr
Haller & Gibson
John Ayers
al. Alexander
Marshall Keenler
E. Blair
Schultz Bros
Defiance Fair Company
Henry County
Napoleon Signal
Boston
Philadelphia
Denver
San Francisco
M. E. Heller
Attorney Peaslee
J. W. Kidney
Joe Monrean
Paulding
Rudy Earhart
Paulding Democrat
Wm. Martin
Frank & Jay’s
Fourpaugh
Wttreet
G. A. Flickinger
Republican Party
Flickinger
General Assembly
An Inquirer
Dan
F. Krotz
Cash Grocery
Union Labor Convention
4Th St
Holgate Ave
John H. Warraken
Wabash Depot
Brown
Baltimore
C. H. V. & T. Railway
Pennsylvania
Aryland
Virginia
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Colorado
Michigan
Canada
H. V. & T. Railway
H. J. Falkenbauch
Columbus
F L. Hay
Court’ House
Baltimore Bakery
One-Price Clothing House
Pacific
E. Heller & CO
Palace
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