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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1883

Page

5

My Partner at Myers Opera House March 8

Long list of city notices and society items notes My Partner by Bartley Campbell to be staged at Myers Opera House on Thursday March 8. Local events include theater, auctions, church socials and council updates while weather and railroad talks mark the season.

Myer’s Opera House John Norway Aldrich and Parsloe J. A. Orcutt J. K. Webb Napoleon Myers Opera House Holgate-Potters & Tittle Third Ward Cincinnati, van Wert & Michigan Railroad Bartley Campbell Myex Opera House Defiance Myers & CoLe

City Fire Department Receives 300 Gift for Service

Defiance citizens gathered funds from local merchants to present the City Fire Department with a gold purse totaling 300 dollars. Mr. F J Shead organized the drive and delivered the gift during a surprise speech praising the department’s gallant work at fires along Clinton and the Krotz opera house blaze.

City Fire Department Fire Department Krotz Clinton F. J. Shead Defiance National Bank Defrance Flickinger & Blair Gorman & Co J. B. Weisenburger N. G. Woodward A. B. Lowe W.C. Burke Karst & Tenger E. N. Lewis M. E. Heiler & Co Martin & Krot Colby & Reott Haggart & Co Kuhn & Ulrich Tippin Bros Turnbull Wagon Co Plager & Watkins Defiance Mfg. Co KOUZ H Heerdegen Witzer Bros Defiance Machine Dyarman Nencosss Hoffman & Geiger J. P. Buffington Defiance No. Bank Krotz & Morse S. & E. Shohl Myers & Cole Cerere See Levy & Ginsburg Asto En Cesnenshsovcessen Wilhelm & Son T. B. Branson J. M. Preisendor- As Mineet Ole WBE Racsidseassba G. W. Bechel

Paid February Subscriptions For Express List

A February subscription tally shows fifty seven years of paid and ten new subscribers. The total receipts amount to $114 with multiple names including Harrington Coburn Godard Wellman Elliott and many others noted as 6 months to 2 years subscriptions.

Express T.T. Harrington J. F. Coburn Cc. W. Philips Godard Lyr H. E. Wellman Albert Elliott Shelly J.C. Weller B. Kingsbury Mrsgl Myers Conrad Plister Dhkilley Iosberger Scott John Davison Gow . Buttler Thomas Broadnix Eddy Grifrancis Hall T. Brechbill John Deardorf Themas Craig L. Lenhart Demand S. Bassett James Craine DS Blackman Casper King Mos Colby Coonrad Lyr

Indebtedness of Defiance County and Townships in 1882

Auditor of State reports total county indebtedness at 104100 including Defiance County bridges roads and school house bonds. Townships cited include Defiance Highland Noble Richland Mark and Hicksville district with varied 5 6 and 8 percent bonds due 1882 to 1885 1884. Henry County owes 453151 in comparison.

Defiance County Defiance Township Highland Township Noble Township Richland Township Mark Township City of Defiance Hicksville Henry

Lent Services at Grace Episcopal Church Invite All Faithful

On the fourth Sunday in Lent March 4 Holy Communion at Grace Episcopal Church at 10 30 a m with address Can God Answer Prayers The rector will also preach to young men at 7 p m All are welcome Lent services continue Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 30 p m The public is invited to attend

Grace Episcopal Church

Mud Creek Cracks and Local News In Brief

Mild thaw swells creeks to record heights while Harvey McFeters is on the sick list. John W. Sewell plans a spring barn, Amanda Clark visits Seneca County relatives, and Mrs. Margaret Johnson visits at Farmer Center. Todd’s church hosts Evangelical protracted meetings with several conversions.

Harvey McFeters John W. Sewell Amanda Clark Seneca County Sidney Bevard Margaret Johnson Alec Sewell Farmer Center Anson Burlingame E. W

Wilseyville Notes From Our Own Correspondent

Second glacial period appears in Wilseyville area. Ship timbering ends for now. Mrs. Walden ill but improving. Potatoes frozen in recent cold. Will Haller delivers mail between Farmer and Hicksville. Geo Zeigler tours from Missouri on business. Mark township resident famed for oversized feet uses road forks as a boot jack. L W Wilder says materials for old settlers cabin near Hicksville near. Winter terms end soon and spring fever begins. Lost Creek Detective Association meets Saturday March 3 for important business. Local quips about whiskey and flood fears mix with spring bird sightings. Jim Boo Hanpy signs off.

F. C. Walden Will Haller Farmer Hicksville Geo. Zeigler Missouri Mark Township L. W. Wilder M. Arrowsmith Lost Creek Detective Association Katrina JimBoo Hanpy

Measles in Ayersville and Village Notes

From Our Own Correspondent Mrs J K Myers is quite sick a new girl to report at George Case s Scott Blue leaves for the west A measles visit Walter Lambert returned from Marysville Frank Lambert and Tilly Haver wed by Rev Boyers at Thomas Haver s Supper for the band drew about 150 and netted twenty three dollars Rev Boyers began meetings but paused to finish work at Sharon Villagers complain about Squire letting fun go to Defiance Band members attended oyster suppers at Sam Smith s and L Davis s Winter term ends Friday Farlow s spring term hired after vacation Mt Calvary singing school drama blood vessel alarm at a man s wound Squire Stout and about thirty witnesses to decide Wednesday who was hurt All this for a nickel

J. K. Myers George Case S. Scott Blue West Walter Lambert Marysville Frank Lambert Tilly Haver Boyers Thomas Haver Sharon Squire Sam Smith Pike Squire Stout

Powell Creek Powders and Local Happenings in Sharon

From Our Own Correspondent. Meetings at Sharon have closed. Merrick Skiver leads hog raising for market. Thornton school to close this week. Two funerals Sunday and one today at Mt. Zion. Mr. Searle named mail carrier from Wis terman to Rice. David Grant finished hauling logs for Isaac Staily about 130000 feet. Hoeltzel bridge across Powell's creek noted.

Sharon Merrick Skiver Thornton School Mt. Zion Woodchucks Vennor Mr. Searle Wisterman Rice David Grant Isaac Staily Powell’s Creek Hoeltzel

Local items and notices from Sharon area

The note mentions high water damaging crops and wheat harm from daily freeze thaw. Meetings will continue at Sharon for a week led by Rev H Bogers. Mr J W Pool moves near Hicksville and is described as prosperous and Republican. Neighbors plan fence building in bottom lands along the stream. Samuels family hosted a surprise oyster supper from F Kleinhein and others. Report of a band oyster supper enjoyed by many. A correction about burglaries at A J Sanford’s residence. burglars were at church at Bethel. Gearhart and McKenny have sold their tile stock. demand for tile remains unmet. hope for better supply next summer.

Sharon Rev. H. Bogers J. W. Pool Hicksville Pool Samuels F. Kleinhein Express A. J. Sanford Bethel McKenny

Hicksville Notes Reflect Local Happenings and Weddings

Hicksville items report a quiet week with school closures and church services. People travel to Defiance and Payne while locals discuss business moves, new enterprises, and a forthcoming Buckeye reapers trade surge.

Noble Township Doings in Zeno Ohio Area

Local notes report sick lists for Albert Botters and Mrs. Frank Partee and several visits and events. Flora Reid closed her school. Miss Harriet Leonard visits Toledo. a U B church quarterly meeting is planned. Mrs. Kaappe dies of lung fever. John Meyers breaks leg on ice. Barn plans, horse trades, hog kill, stave bolt hauling, and cattle movement accompany community updates.

Albert Botters Frank Partee Flora Reid J. A. Sheffield Farever Harriet Leonard Toledo U. B. Church Philip McCauley U.B L. Langdon Mr. Elder Bryan F. A. Goddard John Meyers Brunersburg Rumas Lehman & Son Mr. Welker Sherwood Zeno

Defiance Market Prices Reported for Wheat and Provisions

In Defiance Ohio on March 1 1883 Wilhelm & Son list past week prices for wheat 1.03 per bushel oats 37 cents rye 45 cents corn 45 to 50 cents per bushel buckwheat 65 cents per bushel flour 650 per barrel corn and oats chop 1.25 per cwt mixed chop 1 per cwt buckwheat flour 1.00 per barrel buckwheat bran 60 cents per cwt corn meal 1.25 wheat bran 80 cents per cwt chess 35 cents per bushel small wheat 0 cents per bushel buckwheat bran 60 cents per cwt provisions corrected weekly by Morgan and Miller butter 8 to 18 cents per pound eggs 15 cents per dozen chickens 7 cents per pound turkeys 9 cents per pound ducks 8 cents per pound geese 5 cents per pound new potatoes 65 cents per bushel flaxseed 1.10 per bushel clover seed prime 7.00 per bushel clover seed No 2 6.50 per bushel timothy 1.25 to 2.00 per bushel bacon side 15 cents per pound hams 14 cents per pound beans 3.50 per bushel onions 75 cents per bushel salt 1.20 per barrel tallow 6 cents per pound shoulders 12 cents per pound dressed hogs 7.00 per barrel salt per pound 1.23 apples dried 6 cents per pound wool 20 to 35 cents per pound.

Defiance Wilhelm &Son Morgan & Miller

Brown's Iron Bitters Endorsed by Hamden Leader

H C Wilson of Hamden Junction Vinton County Ohio states Brown's Iron Bitters gives perfect satisfaction to all who use it. The endorsement highlights the tonic as a trusted remedy for general weakness and health improvement.

H.C. Wilson Hamden Junction

Hood's Sarsaparilla Said to Cure Digestive Ailments

An 19th century note claims Hood's Sarsaparilla relieves dyspepsia chronic diarrhoea and other stomach ailments. It asserts many cases are cured by the remedy and that its combination of curative agents earns user confidence after first use.

J. B. Case St. Denis Roadway Llth St N. Y Ely M. Stanley Boots and Shoes Ithaca Y.N Hood Kelogg Colby & Scotts

Kroitz Morse's Cash Grocers Ad Promotes Canned Goods

Advertisement lists 2 Ib cans Blackberries 110 per dozen and other canned vegetables and fruits priced per dozen. Also notes fresh tub oysters 25 cents per quart and butter crackers 25 cents at Kroiz & Morse's, the cash grocers.

Krotz & Morse Kroiz & Morse’s

Mary Stuart Face Powder Sold By Tint or White

Mary Stuart face powder is advertised as harmless and priced at 25 cents per box. Sold by G. W. Bechel.

Mary Stuart G. W. Bechel

Aver's Cherry Pectoral Cures Lung Disease Claims

The advertisement proclaims Aver's Cherry Pectoral as a powerful remedy for lung disease with quieting and rest-procuring qualities, asserting it as the best curative option available.

Aver

Kellogg's Colombian Oil Promoted for Child Aches

An advertisement claims Kellogg's Colombian Oil is a safe reliable remedy for children’s distresses. It asserts relief from aches pains and symptoms without opiates or narcotics. It promises curing with a child friendly approach.

Brown's Iron Bitters Endorsed by Jackson Broome

Jackson Broome of Ironton Ohio reports that Brown's Iron Bitters permanently cured his nervousness debility and impurity of the blood in a testimonial style notice.

Jackson Broome Ironton Brown

Ayers Hair Vigor Promises Hair Color Restore

An advertisement asserts Ayers Hair Vigor will remove the cause of hair loss and gray turning by restoring hair to its natural color, claiming it preserves good looks and good nature.

Ayers

Kelloy's Columbian Oil Promises Kidney and Bladder Strength

Age brings infirmities and weakening of the body. Kelloy's Columbian Oil is advertised to strengthen and repair the kidneys and urinary organs. The claim states the oil stimulates natural action and restores vigor to debilitated organs with every dose.

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London J. B. Seeley Philadelphia U.S.A America Lexpen Exmertios Thomas Pryent Christopher Heath Thomas Smith John Wood F. BR. S F. R.C. Seeley I. B. Seeley T.” Establishment Chestnut St U.S. A Baanen Loncon D. Cross D. Hayes Aggiew Wilard Terker Pancoast Thos G- Merton Seelet Woodward’s Drug Store Defiance County Express W. E. Henry E. G. Figley Ollie M.culley Partner Bee G. Frederick Oglevee Exraxis L. E. Beardsley A. Viers Nettie Claude Viers Liberty Center the Times B. L. Aball The Wauseon Expositor W. D. Hill M. E. Heller & Co F. W. Colby Texas C. Harley the Express E. F. Aldrich Findlay J. H. Webber M. E John Tate Ayersville F. A. B. Lowe Stout George Krots Bechel’s Charley van Hyning Humpty Dumpty F. Shelly Joseph Bauer Bauer & Deibl Owen Wabash Democrat M. E. Church Harman Tenzer George Miller Joseph Kahlo Adam Forepaugh Geo. H. Adams Wauseon Republican Kittner Bros Hollister & Newcomer's Drug Store Fred. Kittner Grange J. B. Scheff Schaff Baptist Church Fostoria Review Frank J. Shead Henry Kva F. T. Worsherr Defiance Fire Department Martin Ramos Lucy Hammer Charles Buda Lydia Wines Reason Scott Susie A. Henning Charles B. Carey Margaret L. Seevers George F. Sollenberger Hattie S. Cook J. F. G. Yeaser Ann M Wm. M. Neill Caroline Enseller Henry Shock Alice Wisp Adam R. Haddox Rhoda Green Solomon Ingle BeHe Hanna Frank Myers Martha Mastin Matilda Haver Philo Thomas Ola Smith Mud Creek Evangelical Association Todd's George Mock Frank Mock Nath McFeters Williams County Eliza Moats Pioneer William Elliott Cosgrove Olive Branch Wilseyville Whistlings Ayersville Etems Powells Creek Hiichsville W. S. Richards John Hidy Michigan Frank Roberts E. C. Love Newville W. T. Merrifield Paulding County Banks Dan Murphy Center Milford Enoch Edson P. M. Edson Gibson Lower Lagrange Ind Isaac Kintigh Thornton Dowell Dowell Wesley Dowell John E. M. Gerrost John Hollinger Pleasant Ridge Nye W. C. Hughes Edward Frease Mr. Frease Colorado William Callendar Dutch Street Dr. Moore Tannyhill Mr. Moore Dakota Marrried Irank Myers Spencerville Street Weaner Hattie Cook Frank Sollenbarger Rachael Miller Charles Deckman Byron Nye Minnie Merifield Bernie Hoinger Frank Finzer Mr. Scott Reason Six Corger Fort Wayne Noble Township Doings I. A. B. Lowe Myers & Core Ohio Buchu-Paibla Valencia Krotz & Morsels Defiance Markets Ogrera Houses Myerse& Cote Kuhl Paris Mrs Flager & Watkins Palamo Clinton Street Kepler Farm Court of Common Pleas Benjamin F. Southworth Edward Squire Rachael Kepler Mary A. Phillips Said Maumee River William Hivers van Buren and Adrian State Richland Newbegin & Kingsbury
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