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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1886

Page

1

List of names in historical notice

A fragmentary line lists individuals including L. Abell and N. Lewis among others such as P. Kettenring, Geo. Miller, Cyrus Eding, Adam Minsel, John Rowe, John Schneider and P. Simonis in a damaged historical notice.

L. Abell Ene, Ysivsendorfer, i, N. Lewis P. Kettenring Geo. Miller G. F. Bohn Obn Thien Cyrus Eding Adam Minsel John Rowe John Schneider P. Simonis

Train timetable fragment with mixed garbled text

A fragmented schedule lists Fast Line and Express services with numbers and destinations and a time reference of 4 35 A.M, but the legible details are incomplete and garbled. The readable items include Fast Line No 2 and Mail Express options with uncertain destinations and an accommodation note.

Mail & Express Limited Express Accotamoralion

Train Schedule Fragments for Eastbound Lines

Partial timetable notes show Eastbound services from New York to Washington and Baltimore and Chicago runs. Mentions Chicago Fast Line and Chicago Express with times at 11:59 AM and 9:36 PM and a 5 AM reference. Contains garbled OCR fragments from a historic rail schedule.

New York Fast Line Washington Baltimore Chicago Fast Line Easpheia Seule Chicago Express Chicago Mail Esos

Local notices and society news from the week

Community updates include travel, business visits, a fire loss adjustment trip, and new stock purchases. The city hosts a charity supper, a high school library benefit, social gatherings, and entertainment. Public sales of farm property and equipment are announced with dates and locations.

F. C. Culley Minnesota Kittner E N. Lewis Cincinnati Walt S. Hunter C. T. Deatrick Shelby W. T. Harris Cecil Baldwin Herzle Catholic Society Blanchard’s Hall S. F. Ezxgle Paulding Furnace Co Wm. Nye Jewell The Express S. S. Durfey Richard Miller Ionia Mich Harley New York

Gas prospects spur rail loan talk for Cincinnati road

A committee discussed securing a 3 000 per mile loan for 14 miles with free right of way to open a vital north south rail artery. Gas indications appeared as the well exceeded 900 feet. Local notices mention officials, spring cleaning, and new library titles.

Tueday Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw R. A

Lent Services and Charity Play Highlight Week

Special Lent services are planned at Grace Episcopal church on Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 pm with public welcome. Extra nightly meetings run through the week at the Presbyterian church. A recent performance of The Mistletoe Bough at the Opera House, praised for singing by Mrs Kittner Mrs Taylor Mrs Carter and Miss Vie Bevington, raised about 90 dollars for Episcopal church funds.

Presbyterian Church Grace Episcopal Church Opera House Kittner Taylor Carter Vie Bevington Episcopal Church

Hill proposes direct election of U S Senators

Hon W D Hill introduces a bill in Congress to elect U S Senators by the people as representatives are chosen, arguing it would curb bribery and legislative corruption. The source suggests the bill would fail and be a poor alternative to the current method.

W. D. Hill Congress U. S Hill Mr. Hills Mr. Hill

Excursion to Findlay Gas Wells Planned by G A R

Bishop Post G A R announces a Findlay gas wells excursion leaving the B and O depot Thursday March 18 at 1 PM and returning the same evening. Round trip tickets cost 1.50. The note urges G A R members to arrange a large train of coaches for public use.

Findlay Bishop Post G. A. BR Gis Emporium Ohio

Court session disposes several cases on docket

In this city session the court disposed of several matters. CharlesEngle v Elizabeth Hez et al saw a motion to dismiss appeal sustained with appellant exc epts. Elizabeth Kennel v Keister et al continued. Lewis Mason v Trustees of Defiance township motion to dismiss appeal sustained with appellant exc epts. John Tracht v Long et al continued by agreement.

Charles Engle Elizabeth He'z Elizabeth J. Kennel E Keister Lewis Mason Trustees of Defiance Township John Tracht Joseph M. Long Mma

Uncalled Letters At De fiance Post Office

Week ending Tuesday March 9 includes names such as Mrs Callie Bowers F Bish A B Crumley J M Campbell George Downing W H Gill Dora B Garver John Herb L K Bill Rev S F Hoge Charley L Jarison Emma Keideswell Johanns Kazova Walter Loomis Chas A Nicely Emily Preston Kiss Francs Parath Celia A Potters George Pearson Mrs Kate Richer Mrs Ollie Stobe Harvey Stewart Anna Kk Thompson Mrs Sophia Walter John West C W Write A A Wynn. In calling for above letters please say advertised and give the date.

Defiance Callie Bowers F. Bish A B. Crumley J. M. Campbell George Downing W. H.gill Dora B. Garver John Herb L. K. Bill S.F. Hoge Thomas , Jones Charley L Jarison Emma Keideswell Johanns Kazova Walter Loomis

Supper and Entertainment for English Catholic Church Benefit

On Tuesday evening next a supper and entertainment raise funds for the English Catholic church. A conductor's silver lamp contest features D. W. S'agle of the B. & O. R. R. against A. M. Prince of the Wabish R. R. Music singing and other entertainments accompany the event. All are invited for a pleasant evening and to aid a good cause.

D. W. S’agle A. M. Prince R. R

Marriage Licenses Granted by the Probate Judge

The Probate Judge issued licenses to Milo Brace and Mattie Aten Jacob A Smith and Libby Faaker George N Rice and Mrs Nancy M Rice. Take Ayer s Sarsaparilla in spring to purify blood invigorate system excite liver and restore vigor. Iron Prairie Mange and Scratches cured in 30 minutes by Woodford s Sanitary Lotion. Hackmetack perfume sold by Geo W Beckel Sutton s Cure relieves croup whooping cough bronchitis.

Milo Brace Mattie Aten Jacob A.smith Libby Faaker George N. Rice Nancy M. Rice Ayer Woodford Colby & Scott Sutton Geo. W. Beckel

Pre Commencement Entertainment by Local Graduating Class

The High School hosted its annual pre commencement program led by Miss Carr e Wilson. Students performed essays, recitations, debates and songs, ending with a Class Prophecy and a farewell chorus as the audience praised the rising generation.

Carr’e Wilson George Shultz Shultz Edna Britton Perry Tiedeman Samuel Aldrich the Express Ralph Deatrick Jonathan Julius Caesar Joe Cloud Daisy Warren Varnis Florence Richardson Maggie Rourke John Whitaker Whitaker Carrie Wilson

Property Transfers in Defiance and Surrounding Townships

A series of land transactions list transfers of 20 to 179 acres across Washington Defiance Noble Richland and Hicksville townships. Buyers include George W Leonard George R Hutchins Joseph Robinett Andrew Mavis and Bank of America with sellers such as Margaret Dean Annie Carey Isaac Barber John Flanagan and John Woods. Deeds include quit claims and sheriff deeds with prices from 16.62 to 3000 dollars and dates implied in the record.

George W. Leonard Margaret W. Dean Washington George R. Hutchins George Ruff Joseph Robinett Annie Carey Isaac Barber Andrew W. Mavis Joseph I. Levy Holgate Add North Defiance Henry Augustus M. Richard Noble Ey Peter Kunz Larkin Heacock Noble Township J. F. Deatrick Phillips Defiance Frank Bussman George Tracht Hicksville Wenel Zimmerman John C. Woods Richland Henry Wonderly Charles Miller Noble John B. Hoot Nan John Bremer Susan Stork Richland Township

Finish walls with Alabastine sample card free

Advertising copy for Alabastine coatings promoting walls and ceilings finished with Alabastine. Claims it is cheaper and better than paint, disinfects, and helps prevent diseases. Free sample card available from druggists, hardware and paint dealers. Grand Rapids, Mich. 12w8

Alabastine Co Grand Rapids Mich

Court disposes cases with multiple judgments and continuances

Last week’s docket shows numerous judgments by default or confession ranging from $21.85 to $1,070 with interest. Several cases ordered sale or continued to March or April, and many proceedings referred to masters or circuit court on appeal.

Theo F. Wright Edwin Phelps Chas Bentley John Pinkerton Archibald Worthington Philip Fry John H. Pevington Wm. M. Sheets Fred Case Phillip A. Conn Flora M. Lawrence Christian Hentz G. M. Weisertberger Fred LeSner Henry Bremer David Wertheimer Wm. Cook John F. Dowe Treas First National Bank of Bryan Christian Scheer Christian Hoffman J. S. Case Threshing Machine Co Sam l. L. Brown John J. Hootman Et. al John B. Hootman Amelia Harmening John Marshall Michigan Mutual Life Ins. Co Wm. H. Scott F.E. Travis J. E. Wellman Jacob Hotmaster Simon P. Brinker C. A. Flickinger Charles B. Squire K. V. Haymaker Sylvester Neelon F. H. Helmick F. W. Knapp Emmerson & Co T. H. B. Correll Frank Carymple John Lower John Wells Joseph Ralston N. G. Johnson Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co Margaret Bostleman S. M. Heller Circuit Court Annie Mott Ralph Deatrick Samuel Potters Frederick Henning Geo. A. Booth Joseph S. Haller David D. Johnson John Getrost Jenele Hudson Jacob Hudson William Boulke John Hohenberger MalAina Townsend Taylor G. Wickersham Andrew Lesh & Son H. C. Gherke Sylvester Newson John D. Lamb John W. Slough Georgia McCowen William N. Kibble Baltimore & Ohio Company William Brinck William H. Tusse Joseph D. Kerr Isaac S. Miller Latty Hill & Peaslee Marrietta Kerr May Sth Wm. H. Hutchinson Herman Mink Isaac Bell Augustus Skiver Burgland & Welchli Marice Mancard Peter Kettenring Charles A. Flickinger Edwin Koa Oe Willett, Malony & Co Hamilton Grundy A. O. Harris Bros David Stull Charles Derring Ferdinand Kroll Wm. Agenbroad Peter Dickman H.W. Creeger George Young J. I. Gase Threshing Machine Co Gorman Siler

SALT FISH AND SALES AT LOCAL STORES AND EVENTS

A parade of ads lists Salt Fish for Lent at C I Morse with new baking powder scheme and canned goods. Concerts and dancing billed at the Opera House on Friday March 12 featuring Dennis and Katie and the Gypsy Queen at home. Groceries offered by Frank B Aldrich and Carroll’s old stand next to the Post Office with telephone 79.

Augustus Smith Brunersburg A. J. Lewis Evansport C. I. Morse’s C. I. Morsx Dennis Katie Opera House Frank B. Alpric H. Carr Frank B. Aldrich Carroll Defiance Frank B. Alprica

Fresh Vegetables and Oysters at Local Stands

Fresh vegetables every Wednesday and Friday at F B Alphica's. Full line fresh oysters and eggs daily during Lent at Frank B Aupricu Carroll's old stand near the post office. Also railroad coupon tickets to all points in the Union and 50 000 basswood bolts available by BURGLAND and SHEAP.

F. B. Alphica’s Burgland & Sheap Frank B. Aupricu Carroll's

Hotel Furniture for Sale in Defiance Ohio

Complete set of hotel furniture offered for sale by Calon W. F. Durran of American House in Defiance Ohio. Advertises availability to buyers and notes new grocery listing by Frank B. Alprica.

Calon W. F. Durran American House Defiance Ohio

Great world skating champion at Fort Defiance this March

The premier female skater of the world will perform at Fort Defiance hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings March 15 and 16. Don’t miss the event.

Prima Conna Fort Defiance Hall

Visiting the Great American Desert from Valentine

A correspondent writes from Valentine Nebraska detailing a 873 mile westward journey to the Nebraska Dakota region. The narrative extols dry salubrious climate rich soils, cattle opportunities, growing towns and new settlements near Chadron and Deadwood, noting rail connections to Sioux City Omaha and Chicago and the promise of homesteading and commerce.

Valentine Neb Chicago Buckeye Missouri Valley Rocky Mountains Missouri Nebraska Dakota Sam Nebrara Asa Uncle Sam Nebraka Union Sioux City Omaha Black Hills Deadwood Daws County Boundry Wyoming Plains Methodist Church Great American Desert Troop

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Hamburg Toodxanzard’s M. B. Gorman B. F. Enos John Hepler Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Railway Our City John Partee Brutersburg Toledo C. P. Harley R. Whitaker John P. Sheridan RB R Court of Common Pleas Colby & Scot Jacoby Brothers J. F. Frot Cottage Park Agnes Long Sam’ Taylor Fort Wayne R. A. Houghton Episcopal Grigg F. A. B. Lowe Boston Michael Feney W. T. Hill London P. P. Hill Alo W. P. Hill Defiance County George Alfred Townsend—Gath Mississippi Mack Twain Greek Islands Turkey Henry M. Field Great Smoky Mountains Charles Egbert Craddock England Pauly George McDonald Mary Banker Dodge Willis Boyd Allen Bonneyborogh A.D. T. Whitney Oliver Wendell Home Hackmetack Great Supply Drug Store the Senior Entertainment Karl Groweg Clara Wilhelm United States Utah Grover Cleveland Karl Groney Jesse Shultz Charles Johnson Chicago Varnish Co William H. Turnbull George W. Bechel John Eiser Peter Krugton Amos Rockman Bechel’s C. I. Morse Balmer Cave Jessie Lafone N. G. Woodward Acker Meri Npepbraska Jacob Diceman MR. H. B Halr Undertaker Hall Nall H. B. Hall North Side Maumee River Defiance, Ohio Ww. D W. H. Hussard Hill & Hubbard Offiss Im Keystone Block C.S. Wellman General Knabe Clough & Warren Story & Clark Clinton Str Harmening Brock Harley’s Lion Store Defiance National Bank Clinton 2D Streets Robert Carey U.S Einig & Yingling Emig & Yingling Clinton St Veflance Herd Nonce Etten Cliax America Lake Superior Defiance Machine Works Bates Waterloo Duke Plymouth Rock Curtis Holgate Ashonly Flickinger & Blair A. C. Flickinger, Ag’t, Co Luce & CO Just M.E. Heller & CO
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