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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1887
Page
8
Fragmentary rail timetable notes show the New York Fast Line to Washington and Express services with a 5:50 departure, mentioning May and New York press routes, Walkerton, Chicago Junction, and a Sandusky connection on a Sunday- except schedule.
The Knights of Labor of Defiance invite patriotic citizens from Defiance and nearby counties to meet at the Court House at 9:30 AM on the Fourth, march to the Defiance Co Fairgrounds for music by the Harmonie Band readings of the Declaration of Independence and Patriotic addresses, with free admission and no alcohol on grounds.
The B and O Railroad will sell round trip tickets from all stations on its Trans-Ohio Divisions including Pittsburg and to all points on the Columbus and Cincinnati Midland including Cincinnati at one fare. Tickets valid July 2 3 and 4 and return to July 5. Fourth of July celebrations listed in Columbus Mt Vernon Chicago Junction Deshler Zanesville Defiance New Concord Mansfield and other line points. Temperance picnic Burrs Mills. The First Regiment Ohio National Guards will camp at Washington D C. Races at Columbus start July 4.
An advertisement touts a versatile salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers and skin eruptions with a money-back guarantee. It promotes Simmon’s Liver Regulator as a safe, purely vegetable tonic for children and general health, from Colby & Beott and J H Zeilin & Co Philadelphia.
The Board of Education of Highland township Defiance County Ohio invites scale bids by July 15 1887 for furnishing materials and building a brick school house in Sub District No 6. Include all interested parties and guarantee bid performance. Plans available May 16 1887. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. T A Boyd township clerk June 23 1887.
The Fair Association issues a bulletin celebrating the 87th annual Defiance Agricultural Society fair. It lauds past success, outlines ambitious preparations, and invites farmers and families to attend for education, entertainment, and relaxation. It emphasizes accommodations, variety of exhibits, and a seasonable time after harvest.
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