Colby and Scott Promote White Elephant Show in Town
The column notes Colby and Scott captured the white elephant for the show day and praise their soda water stand. It mentions a failed race, local street work, a new barn addition by Brice Hilton, mayor salaries in Hicksville, and various small town happenings including advertisements and a temperance supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Street
Colby
Hicksville
South Perry Street
Sells Brothers
Defiance
Indiana
Sunday Sermon On Evil Communications and Press Influence
Rev Gersham Lease will preach next Sunday morning from the text Evil communications corrupt good manners. He will connect the sermon with the evil influences of the secular press and its abuse by business men. Young men are especially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gersham Lease
Unclaimed Letters At Defiance Post Office 1878 List
List of unclaimed mail for the Defiance post office in Defiance County Ohio for the week ending June 20 1878 includes T J Brown Haskins R W Barr Edward Johnson John Banty McDonald Mrs Sarah Carpenter Elia C Randolph J L Chaney Eli Beaker Hank Decker I Rachon Vital Ecker Enos Spreng Simon Flynn Mathew Turriten Miss Mattie Gruendler Herman Wilson George Howard Miss Emma Waltner M C Hiner Michal Young Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Defiance Co
Ohio
Brown
T. J. Haskins
R. W. Barr
Jerome Johnson
Edward Banty
John McDonald
Sarah Carpenter
Elia C. Randolph
J. L. Chaney
Eli Beaker
Hank Decker
I. Rachon
Vital Ecker
Enos Spreng
Simon P. Flynn
Mathew Turriten
Mattie Gruendler
Herman Wilson
Wanted a Teacher
A polite note from a city young lady is reprinted with names omitted. The sender asks the recipient to accompany him to a show tomorrow night and signs the note as a male. The lady did not respond by male and lost the invitation, which a friend later handed to the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anser
Defiance Delegates Named for Republican County Convention
At a Defiance township caucus held at G W Killeys office delegates were chosen to represent the township at the Republican county convention on June 22. Appointees include E P Hooker C A Flickinger W B Hufford S Deamer E Squire G W Killey B F Southworth D A Gleason E Saeger N G Johnson H W Myers G L Myers J P Cameron F G Brown and J J Jarvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
Farmer Township
Defiance
H. F. Rice
John Norway
I. Johnson
Oney Allen
G. D. Ensign
G. T. Hughes
L. W. Wilder
G. W. Killey
Defiance Township
E. P. Hooker
C. A. Flickinger
Hufford
S. Deamer
E. Squire
B. F. Southworth
D. A. Gleason
E. Saeger
N. G. Johnson
Defiance Boys Win Prize Money At Delphos Tournament
Defiance boys collected $83 from the Delphos Tournament with the Defiance Band taking second prize. Hose companies Veterans and Stars tied with Van Wert Hose. by agreement they split first and second money, giving $26.66 to each company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Delphos
Veterans and
van Wert Hose Company
Personal items and circus visit noted in Defiance
Ferris W. Colby returns from Texas after a 21 day absence. Miss Alice Hill of Hicksville visits Defiance. Sells Brothers Circus and menagerie, praised for quality and gentlemanly staff, with Willis Cobb the press manager singled out for effort to please attendees. Others from Napoleon, Antwerp Gazette, and Wood County Sentinel observed in city. Prof Selfridge from Napoleon visited but did not telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferris W. Colby
Texas
Alice Hill
Hicksville
David Boor
Perry Street
Bros
Will. E. Osborn
Antwerp Gazette
James 8. Fouke
Napoleon Signal
L. L. Orwig
Northwest
Prof. Selfridge
Napoleon
Sells Brother’s Circus
Sells Brothers
Willis Cobb
Defiance Lacks Fine Residences and Cultivated Grounds
The article notes Defiance possesses wealth and manufacturing strength but lacks elegant residences and cultivated grounds. It suggests residents focus should shift from industry to improving housing and picturesque surroundings to reflect its wealth and potential.
Board of Commissioners of Defiance county June session bills
The June session lists numerous bills and orders drawn for various county projects and services. Items include repairs and surveying work by Wilms Saree, Hellshorn, and others, assistants on surveys, ditch work, surveyor Rumbacher, machine and stamp purchases, marriage certificates, spittoons, docket and sundries, canal pipe work, prison boardings, paving and culvert tasks, and miscellaneous clerical supplies totaling 1,189.88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Defiance County
Towit
Wm. Saree
Schoonover
Dnavenseons
Wali
Hellshorn
Rechlim
Wm. Wolf
Hicksville F
N. Horton
R Gares
D. H. Fish
Joint
White
Robinson, Savage & Co
Robinson, Savage & Stamp
J.F. Woltrum
D. Travis
Taniow
Seibert &Lilly
Lein
Short & Foreman
Town of Defiance
Schultz Bros
Seibert & Lilly
Shaw, Kendall & Co
H. Schmick
U. Oc
B. F. Wade & Co
Coopeessete Seas Bos AO
P. Sieren
W.A. See
Recorder of Ap
Wabash Railway
Orbhee
Joseph Long
Court House
Aareeoel M. Rath
Prairie Creek Uso
Bs Corpesc
G. F. Rowan
High St
R. Ehrhbart
Sula
Brno
J. P. Buffington & Co
Benj. Wells
Flickinger & Blair
Wimpfinger
Branersburg
Switeer & Kehnast
Wroris Cocoate
Street Commissioner's Earnings Alleged by Employes
The Express reports a charge that the Street Commissioner pays laborers $1 a day then defrauds the city by sending in $1 25 for each man. Critics ask why the Commissioner pays workers and why funds come from the treasury. If proven true, it harms laborers and taxpayers. if not, credit will be given. Some say the streets are improving, but accusations stem from his former staff and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Corporation Treasury
Express
Ohio 5 Mill Road Levy Law For County Improvements
Text of a 1869 Ohio law allowing county commissioners to levy up to five mills for road construction and repair when existing funds fall short. It authorizes borrowing up to four fifths of the levy in a year, and prohibits other road taxes while in effect. Takes effect after passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Fourth of July cheer and local spring weddings
A breezy note describes Fourth of July celebrations with ice cream plans and a lively back street incident where a horse happened to scatter two lads. It reports three local Sunday weddings: Ehrmine to Hall, George Smith to Sarah Gusler, and wishes prosperity for all couples as a jovial community toast. A Mr Smith incident ended with beer being set out, calming the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. J. Ehrmine
Clarissa A. Hall
George Smith
Sarah Gusler
Mr. Smith
NicHo
McKelby
Marriage of Joan A J Eormin and Clarissa A Hall
On June 16 1878 at the bride’s father residence near Evansport Ohio Rev H A Brown joined Mr Joan A J Eormin to Miss Clarissa A Hall both of Defiance county Ohio at George Hall Esq residence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EnruMin
George Hall
Evansport
H. A. Brown
Joan A.J. Eormin
Clarissa A. Hall
Defiance
County
Ohio
Macadamized roads the key to better county highways
Defiance Express quotes Borton urging macadamized roads over mud to improve public highways. He argues current spending wastes funds, proposes labor-saving machinery, and cites financing plans to repay debt with a five mill levy in under twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Mar. Borton
B. Goon
Highland Township updates and farming prospects news
From Our Own Correspondent farm notes report corn prospects fair but cooler weather dampens yield ideas while wheat looks strong and meadows grow. Miss Georgia Boutell returns from Lima as Stewart Gaylord Jr builds a new barn. Miss Lida Henry sick again. William A Myers returns to Hillsdale College, brother George expected. Local youths plan a fall term, two new school houses planned, fruit crops good though not as heavy as two years ago. A singing teacher and a young lawyer court a local belle. Flowers praised but generosity of giver noted. Jigantic Eater, Live FOREVER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Boutell
Lima
Stewart Gaylord, Jr
Highland Township
Lida Henry
William A. Myers
Hillsdale College
Michigan
George
Ayereville
Hill
Ottawa Pike
Defiance
Our
New Discovery Promises Relief for Lung Ailments
Dr Kings New Discovery offered to relieve coughing asthma bronchitis consumption and throat lung diseases with a free trial bottle at J P Buffingtons Drug Store or a dollar for regular size. The claim cites hundreds of cures and urges readers to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. P. Buffington
Great Closing Sale of Bankrupt Clothing Stock
A two week event beginning June 26, 1878 offers 10,000 dollars of ready made clothing from a Cincinnati wholesale failure. Goods sold at 60 cents on the dollar, private sale, no auction, all best material and warrantied. Located opposite Russell House, Defiance, Ohio. Samox Logs, Receiver. 2w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Russell House
New Frame
Defiance
Ohio
Local Shop Classifieds Highlight Goods and Prices
Wall Paper and window shades at E. N. Lewis' Drug Store near Fifth street. Bechel offers a large wallpaper assortment. Cary & Carroll's just received baby carriages and early vegetables. Ladies' Carpet Slippers 15 cents at E. Saeger's Boot and Shoe Store. Wool fetches top cash or trade at Harley Bros. Spring suits advertised by Saeger with low prices. Crosby House listed in Defiance Ohio with local services. C. S. Wellman teaching piano organ harmony and composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Lewis’ Drug Store
Fifth Street
E. Saeger’s
Wellman
Crosby
Defiance
Ohio
Eastbound Fast Mixed Stations Express Schedule Fragment
Train schedule shows eastbound express times between Chicago and Baltimore with stops at Wellsboro Wellsboro Defiance Deshler Fostoria Tiffin Sandusky Mansfield Columbus Newark Zanesville Cambridge Barnesville Wheeling and Baltimore. An accommodation from Columbus to Zanesville runs daily except Sunday at 5:15 PM arriving 8:10 PM, with stops at all stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Chicago
Alida
Wellsboro
Walkerton
Garrett
Auburn
Hicksville
Defiance
Deshler
Fostoria
Republic
Sandusky
Monroevilleé
Plymouth
Shelby
Mansfield
Belleville
Frederick
Mt Vernon
Newark
Columbus
Lve
Shawnee
Junction City
Somerset
Dam
Zanesville
Cambridge
Barnesville
Bellaire
Wheeling
Washington
Baltimore
Cumber’ld
Philadelphia
New York
Bellaria
Thos. P. Barry
L. M. Cole
Western Pass
Cin
H. Hudson
W. C. Quincy
O. Divis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Defiance Co Express
Conny Wit
Opera House
Nora
Ohio Teacher’s Association
Putin Bay
Canal
James B. Heatley
Brunersburg
Red Ribbon Club
Defiance Public
Scott
Cowen
Sheriff's Sale
The
Colby & Scott
Ladies of the Christian Temperance Union
Democrat and Express
Islands
Bryan
Rudy Ehrhart
Seell Brother
Rudy
Wyght
Temperance League
L. E. Myers
M. A. Sumner
Igh
Defiance High School
A. Bruner & Co
Elias Bruner
Delaware Township
Dr. Elder
A. W. Rudulph
Wood County Sentinel
Minnesota
Street Commissioner
Ayersville
R. J. McBroom
Clinton and
Fourth Streets
G. W Bechel
Cary & Carroll’s
Gessner
McBroom
Fourth
Clinton
Lewis
A. W. King
Saeger’s
Wall Paper
E. N. Lewis
Kuhl & Blanchard
Bechel
Cary & Carroll's
Harley Bro’s
Bechel’s
Boot & Renollet
McKelvey’s
Second Streets
Saeger
Bechel’s Drug and Book Store
Boor
Renollet
Kings
Boor & Renollet
L. G. Thacker
W.S. Powell
Thacker & Powell
Defiance, Ohio
Wertheimer Brothers
Wil
Maria Lindenbi
RGER
Board of Public Works
Paul
Western Reserve
Ohio Canal
Chio Railroad
Sou Mixen
N. H. Wood
J .Garrett
Ind
C. Burk
Toledo, Wabash & Wester
Toledo
Fort Wayne
Allane
Express Express
Exprest
Wayne
N. Haven
Gar Creek
Woodburn
Antwerp
Cecil
Emerald
Elmwood
B&o June
Jewell
Oor
Okolona
Liberty
Colton
Neapolis
W. House
Monclova
Wis
S. Toledo
Miami
Everett
Pacific Fast
Mail
Express Express L
vAtas
House
Oxolona
Béoju
Haven
Oceau
Chess, Juniper & Spirits of Nitro
DE. Hill
W. Joneston & CO
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
Defiance Machine Works
J. E. Wellman
Jacob Bales
Bate & Caps
Peterson’s Block
Cavourt House
M. Kittner
Booth & McCullouch
C. Biede
H. Heerdegan
C. Biede & Co
Yours Truly
America
W.C. Holgate
the Howe
Alpress Bro’s
John M
KIRC
Auc Defiance
Smone
Qheeney
Rohn & Moll
L. A. Bliss & CO
J. B. Leslie
M. EF
Nls
Paris Green
Kearney Chemical Wopes
Cortina
St. New York
P.O. Box
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