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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1880
Page
3
A collage of remarks on signs and feelings appears with references to Lent fish balls a favorite cat death and goodbye letters. It notes Colby and Scott displaying wallpaper patterns and an ebony showcase displaying Aiken Lambert Co gold pens and pencils.
Local notes report wind damage to the Krotz barn and Opera House roof, upcoming spring election in three weeks, and calls to fix muddy Defiance roads with wood blocks. Town officials discuss county road plans, new lamping at the Russell House, and schoolhouse work pending better weather.
Saturday a boy named Leroy Young playing with a dog on the North side suffered a severe eye bite when the animal grabbed his eyelid while he tried to make it stand. Dr Powell treated the wound and the boy is expected to recover in days.
John Dowe denies the February article accusing bribery and threats. He labels the piece false and challenges named accusers from Noble township to publish their evidence and names. He vows to respond further if needed.
The Express argues that opposition to road improvements stems from fear of unequal benefits and distrust in the county commissioners. It urges Defiance township to seek at least a $100,000 bond to fund a thorough, contract executed road network to the township line, aiming to finish within three years and spur broader county adoption.
Rachael Kepler wife of the late Samuel Kepler born May 14 1804 in Butler County Pennsylvania died February 25 1880 at her Defiance residence aged 75 9 11 after a long illness. She and Samuel Kepler were the first white couple married in Hancock County and homesteaded on the Blanchard and Mauthee rivers. Funeral February 27 conducted by Rev Slagle and Rev Morrison with Dr Parry delivering a eulogy.
O. N. Foot is very sick at present. Miss Janie Bunnell closed her winter term of school last Saturday. Abe Biglow is daily seen on our streets again. Prof. G. W. Dustine plans a spring select term. District No. 2 schools closed on the 12th. G. M. Weldon and family moved from Hicksville to Farmer. Knight and Weldon laid the mill foundation and installed part machinery. H. Maynard sold his farm and intends to go to Kansas this spring.
A severe windstorm swept through the Hicksville region causing widespread damage. Trees, fences, and buildings including a schoolhouse and hotel suffered major harm while mills and a dam sustained losses in the thousands, though no fatalities were reported. Local residents begin repairs as cleanup continues.
Silas Clark visits Warsaw while wheat fields suffer frost. Ayersville school ends with an exhibition as the Highland Center trio and Rev Hosier hold spring meetings. Residents move between farms and homes amid road closures and a string of small accidents with no serious injuries.
Regular rains and bad roads spark talk of stone pikes. township candidates emerge while many complain of illness. The Republican paper praises itself as a solid read. Schools mostly closed. only O McCauley’s remains open until Friday. A meat theft targets Alex Beyington’s smokehouse. A Alabama job influx heads by Chas Dean who plans six mills. Gravel for roadwork promised at the depot for seven dell per carload. Lillian Woodward, a young elocutionist, to perform Thursday. crowd may be light amid recent entertainments. Hicksville Masons honor G H K Moss in Auburn. many lodges attend. Warner district school entertainment praised, dance criticized for including a negro element. An admonition warns against mocking deformities and offers apology if hurt. T H B Correll travels to Canton, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland seeking miner’s pick patent manufacturing. plan to produce 100,000.
Notice announces a Defiance County Agricultural Society meeting at Defiance Court House on Wednesday March 17 1880 at 1 PM. secretary and president urge good attendance. Also notes about flour and feed ordering, lost keys on Clinton Street with reward, and local commercial notices.
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