Defiance News Capsule Highlights Local Happenings
Local notes show weather soda water boosts, brick demand, and talk of a new saloon. Excursion to Niagara Falls proposed. canal boats tied for debts. Streets to be repaved and boating rises in vogue. Politicians show interest in farming. leap year jokes circulate. Mentions of stores, contractors, and a looming work-house in city prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby & Scott
Niagara Falls
Deamer
Shaw
Hufford
McKelvey & Co’s
Sheep Killed Claims Listed by Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners in a regular session approved claims for sheep losses. Notable claimants include Richard Christy for 3200 dollars, John F. Amos for 3000, G. T. Nicwois for 2000, Peter Rout for 900, Quincy Peck for 900, Maxwell for 400, B. Stemmaer for 333, Michael Kelley for 400, and E. B. Mix for 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Richard Christy
G. T. Nicwois
Peter Rout
Quincy Peck
W. Br, Maxwell
E. B. MIX
Michael Kelley
B. Stemmaer
Levy Rates Adopted by County Board in 1879 Meeting
At the June 3 1879 meeting of the Board of Commissioners the levy on the county's taxable value for the year 1879 was set. County expense 2 mills, infirmary and agricultural 2 10 mills, and county road 2 mills under the 1869 act authorizing road taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Township
Defiance County
Ohio
George P. Tharp
Rebecca Sweet
Pratt & Bentley
Board of Commissioners
Ana
Milford Township
Said Township
William A. Slough
Indiana locomotive whistle law shocks Ohio readers
A defiant letter mocks Indiana require two long blasts at road crossings as locomotives pass through Defiance. The piece questions why Ohio must endure the shrieks and calls for rest from Defiance Union Schools. A school report from the Defiance Union Schools covers May 1879 with enrollment, attendance, tardiness, truancy, corporal punishment, days taught, visits, and suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ohio
Defiance Union Schools
Board of Education
Siess Bassbachhsctss
H. Haricur
Sudden Death of Mrs Jennie Kehnast
Mrs Jennie Kehnast wife of William Kehnast died suddenly of a heart clot on Tuesday evening. She was highly esteemed by the community and mourned by many friends. Burial services were held Thursday at 10 o clock in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Kehnast
William Kehnast
New Quarters for Express Job and Newspaper Office
Zeller and Bruner announce relocation to the second floor and basement of the Clinton and First streets building. The Express Job and Newspaper printing establishment expands to handle four newspapers including the Visitor and the Express plus a German magazine Birdliche Zeitenschrift, with plans to add more titles and improve capacity for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeller & Bruner
Clinton and
First Streets
Express
The
Blatter Aug den Bwaisenhausern
firden-Blatt
Birdliche 3Eitschrift
Wilseyville News From Our Own Correspondent
All quiet on Lost Creek with little news. Farmers plow corn and note mixed yield. wheat looks strong, oats at 2 40 rate. Mosquitoes, fair at Hicksville reportedly failed, circus left town. Locals recall punchy scams by sharpers. JimBo Hanpy scorns the soap wedge at ten dollars a cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lost Creek
Bill Whet
Hicksville
JimBo Hanpy
Ayersville Items From Our Own Correspondence
John Young moved his saw mill to the lower mill yard promising activity. Mr and Mrs Ramsey of Williams county visit friends nearby. Mrs Robert Snodgrass returned to Lima with her sister Miss Neva Howard. Miss Rosanna Thacker heads to Brown County Kansas for months visiting friends. Wm Snodgrass leaves farm labor for a fruit tree agency with his brother in Lima. Wheat prospects look favorable though corn suffers from late rains and cold. The June snow storm caused no damage. J K Myers plans to travel to California seeking a neighbor Thos Drake a legacy. they lack funds. U B Church held a quarterly Oak Grove meeting with a large congregation. Mrs A T Brechbill attends a Rome City Indiana Sunday school meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Young
Ramsey
Williams County
Robert Snodgrass
Lima
Neva Howard
Rosanna Thacker
Brown County
Kansas
Wm. Snodgrass
Fruit Tree Agency
J. K. Myers
California
Thos. Drake
Local Notes and Obits From Kendallville and Nearby
Roving items report John Clay’s healthy return from the East and Miss Wallace’s expected Kendallville move. Wool merchants and local fairs. births, deaths, and illnesses including Frederick Higgins’s 1879 death and Howard Farmer’s serious rheumatic illness. Fourth of July events include a male race and fireworks-like attractions at the fair ground. Erysipelas followed trepanning of George Gilbert, with a funeral at United Brethren Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clay
Capt. Correll
I. S. Miller
Toledo
Miss Wallace
J. Donafin
Kendallville
Ind
Millerites
Snyder
Fostoria
Luce
Goodin & Bachelor
Ainsworth, Boon & Bevington
Frederick W. Higgins
West Granby
Milford Center
Defiance County
Ohio
Lost Creek Methodist Church
C. W. Tannehill
Howard Farmer
J. Enoch Farmer
Farmer Township
George Gilbert
United Brethren Church
Rey Keller
Hicksville Items Highlight June Fair And Local Happenings
June fair complete corn plowing underway. Forpaugh's Fort Wayne show praised as best there. Band boys festival a success with a free play by Murdoch Hamilton troupe. Krots expands lumber business for new building and printing-office addition. Oliver Davis loses sheep to lightning. Pensioners receive June allotments. Floral concert at M E Church under C W Tannehill praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forpaugh
Fort Wayne
Band Boys
Murdoch & Hamilton
Krots
Oliver Davis
Newville
Ind
McGonigal
Washington City
Commercial Hall
Defiance
M. E. Church
C. W. Tannehill
Sherwood Items reveal town talks and local quirks
From Our Own Correspondent lampoons Sherwood events as the Hod carriers threaten, a Sherwood jewelry shop opens in the old drug store, a printing office is planned, and Dr Kyle builds the first brick house. Commissioners auction grading contracts while Lampoon chides debts and social follies in Delaware township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood
Delaware Township
Dr. Kyle
F. W. Bloom
Rush House
Dennis Pitts
Culley
The
Express
Jimmy Maloney
Delaware Bend Bridge
Dunkards
Straw Hat and Wool Hat Prices and Shirt Ad
A vintage ad lists straw hats at 25 cents and wool hats at 25 cents and colored shirts at 20 cents. The compact notice markets basic clothing items with clear pricing for shoppers.
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2D Street
Wayne, de
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Home News
Morgan & Miller
Clark
Cary & Carroll's
Cary & Carroll’s
B. W. Slagle
J. Fish
W. W. Thomas
H. H. Wright
J. B. Lesie
Roll's
Cary
Ike
S. M. Heller & Co
Independence
Russell
Defiance County Agricultural Society
Democrat Oe
Elmer White
Otice
Deance
E. Saeger
Dinerid Township
Neo
H. &B. Pike
Pike
Jame
Richland Township
van Buren
Bale
Said
Jame 10Th
WM. A. Slough Auditor Defiance Co
Auditor's Offic
Ditch Sales
UTICE
Board of Commissioners of
Bercaw
Frederick Saremeaing Ditch
Mark Township
Hulbert Ditch
Mark Eawadkip
Bs Ditch
P. Sale
WM. A. Slough
Defance
Defiance Co. Express
Ave
Jim
Ketchel
Wilhelm
Boor & Renollet
Argyle
Defiance National Bank
A. Wilhelm & Son
Second Street
Clinton Street
Defiance County Insurance Company
Bechel
Mamuee Bridge
Fifth Street
Clinton
William Higgins
Charley Foster
Turnbull & Shelly's
Turnbull & Shelly Wagon Works
Soldier's Orphan’s Home
Andy Brown
Hummer
Miles
Houder
Britton
Dennie
Saeger
Flickinger & Blair
McKelvey & Co
McBroom
Messrs. J. J. Jarvis
Harley Brothers, and
Heller & Co
Odd Fellows
Georgetown
D. Va
Connelty
Las Week
Fifth
Hopkins
R. Erhart
Farmer
Farmer Center
the Express
Jeremiah Barrack
Andrew Smith
Washington
W. C. Holgate
A. W. Sage
Defiance Henry Steanbrook
Defiance Township
Maria Helberg
Frederick Helberg
Adams
Henry Eitzman
Orlando Hanna
Geo. W. Brown
Mark
Toledo Chess Club
Defiance Chess Club
Wash Logan
Wolsiffer’s
Bagle's Creek
John Everett
Milford
Platter Creek
Smith's School House
Mass
Andy Embankment
Eagle's Fem
Wible’s
Spmwestabte
Black Creek
Township
River Road
St. John's
Lickaa
Brice Allshouse
Tiffin
J. J. Miller
Jackson and
Fourth Streets
C. C. Strong
J.us
Wabash
St. Louis
Gorse West
Gorse East
Ex Press
G. W. Deatrick
P. M
F. M. Thompson
City
Geo. K. Ottis
Will. Harris
Ann Arbor
Michigan
L. B. Peaslee
Fort Plains
New York
S. Miller
J. E. Wellman
J. B. Leslie
L. W. Wilder
J. W. Wilder
Columbus
Wabash Railway
Toronto
Putsin
Bay
Canada Southern Railways
Falls
Paulding Democrat
Democrat
Wright
Jacon J. Greene
Pres
T. Adam Wilhelm
Joan H. Bevington
E. N. Lewis
Isaac Corwin
Washington Township
Robert Vollmer
R. Pollock
Charles Filchner
Crawford County
Wm. Donley
Jacob Goller
C. E. Strubble
Irve Hartshorn
Benner
Traxler
C. Kinzer
Wm. Donely
Billy Taylor
Wilseyville
Ayersville
Adams Ridge
Gus. Pillman
Alice Cline
Goddard
Frank
Zadoc Clear
A. A. Metz
Mark Center
Marihugh
James Mattocks
Sarah Chase
V. A. Stone
Stryker
Messrs
van Behren & Shaffer
LeaMan & Coughanour
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Brunersburg
Evansport
Tiffin Township
Peerless Reaper & Mowers
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Russell & Co. Threshers and Horse Powers
Batavia, and Cooper Engines
Cooper Pony Saw & Feed Mills
M. Kittner
Peterson
Court House
Charles E. Miller
SYGN
Jefferson
DR. C. McLane
C. McLane
Dr. McLane
Cary & Carroll
Fleming Bros
Pittsburgh
McLane
Frederick Bridenbaugh
Mr. Bridenbaugh
Carroll
OULD
UHS & Blanchard
Dr. Harter
Dr. Darten
Price
Colby & Scott's
Dr. Marshall
Lawson
Heller & Co's
Wm. Andrews
Baltimore
Sellers
Thos. Adams
Bigndy
Kentucky
al Box
R. E. Sellers & CO
Prop's
Carters
Carter Medicine CO
Erie
City Building
M. B. Gorman
Achbacher Brothers
Loies Cloaks
Casseemerse
Pefiance County
Ashhbacher Bro
Dr. Price
J.l.scott
Stone Front
Second Streets
Wadeditch
Auglaize Township
Paulding County
Wade
S. Murphey
Ben. Vandelf & Co
Ann St
N. Y
E. A. Wilson
Penn St
Williamsburgh
John B. Ogden
Cedar St
L. D. Weysumn
Weyburn
P. O. Box
Rochester
Ames C. Reynolds
John Norway
John Lehman & Son
John Lehman &Son
Maumee
Toledo, Wabash & Western
Light's
Atlane
Wayne
N. Haven
Gar Creek
Woodburn
Antwerp
Cecil
Emerald
Colton
Neapolis
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Pacific Fast
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Jewell
B&o
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