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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1886
Page
4
The notice lists eastbound services with Fast Line No 2 and Limited Express at 3 10 P M, and westbound Fast Mail No 1 and Louis Express at 10 00 A M. It mentions mail and express connections and a main accommodation line with unclear route details.
Fragmentary timetable shows trains between New York Washington Baltimore and Chicago routes with times like 5 59 AM. Readable parts indicate express service and mall terminal in Chicago.
Local notices show transfers and meetings of residents with travels to Cincinnati Toledo and Wisconsin. Public sales announced for Augustus Smith and A J Lewis with items listed from livestock to household goods. Bridge works and ferry plans loom as Maumee structure updates occur.
A Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw Railway committee told officials the road could reach the city if a loan of 3000 dollars per mile for 14 miles plus free right of way were provided. The route would open a major north south business artery and committees planned talks with prominent citizens. Gas indications were reported with 500 feet of seepage noted.
Hon W D Hill stayed at home briefly while F A B Lowe travels to Boston and New York. Michael Feney rejoiced the Express on Saturday with news from Richland township. Merchants prepare for spring by cleaning shops. Auditor W T Hill and wife attended a funeral in London for P P Hill, brother to Mrs Hill and W D Hill. New library titles include works by Twain Craddock Field and others.
The notice lists Lent services at Grace Episcopal church on Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 pm and extra meetings at a Presbyterian church. It notes a well received performance of The Mistletoe Bough at the Opera House last Wednesday with singing by Mrs Kittner Mrs Taylor Mrs Carter and Miss Vie Bevington, yielding about $90 for Episcopal church funds.
Hon W D Hill introduces a bill to Congress to elect U S Senators by the people like Representatives. He argues this would curb bribery and legislative corruption, noting opposition and predicting flaws in the measure. The current method may have issues but remains preferable to Hill’s plan.
An excursion to see Findlay gas wells is arranged by Bishop Post G A R. The round trip train leaves the B and VA depot on Thursday March 18 at 1 pm and returns the same evening. Tickets are 1.50. G A R members are urged to mobilize coaches to accommodate the public.
At the session of this court held in this city, several matters were disposed of. Charles Engle vs Elizabeth Hetz et al saw a motion to dismiss appeal sustained with appellant excepting. Elizabeth J. Kennel et al vs Emma Keister et al was continued. Lewis V. Mason vs Trustees of Defiance township had a motion to dismiss appeal sustained with appellant excepting. John Tracht vs Joseph M. Long et al was continued by agreement.
The De fiance Postoffice lists uncalled letters for the week ending Tuesday March 9 and asks addressees to claim by saying advertised. A supper and entertainment at next week’s Tuesday evening supports the English Catholic church with a conductor's lamp contest between D W Sagle of the B and O R R and A M Prince of the Wabash K R Music and other acts planned. all are invited.
The annual pre commencement entertainment at the High School featured fourteen graduates in a class produced program. Miss Carrie Wilson led announcements and the evening closed with “Good Night” as the crowd praised the rising generation and the school’s leadership.
A sequence of property deals in Defiance and nearby townships lists transfers including 40 acre Washington Township plots at rates from 160 to 1200 dollars, 20 acre parcels, quit claims to Auditor's plats, and sheriff's deeds for Noble and Richland areas, dated across multiple transactions. Notable participants include George W. Leonard, Margaret W. Dean, Joseph Robinett, Annie Carey, Isaac Barber, and Bank of America among others.
The Probate Judge granted marriage licenses to Milo Brace and Mattie Aten, Jacob A. Smith and Libby Faaker, and George N. Rice and Mrs. Nancy M. Rice. An advertisement touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla for blood purification, Woodford's Sanitary Lotion for quick cures, Hackmetack fragrance, and products for coughs and bronchitis sold by local druggists.
The court disposed of many cases including judgments by confession and default. Notable entries include Archibald Worthington versus Philip Fry for 787 dollars, J. S. Case Threshing Machine Co. versus Samuel L. Brown for 130 dollars, and William H. Hutchinson versus Herman Mink verdict for two dollars. Several sales and continuances were ordered, with parties referred for further pleadings or appeals.
C I Morse advertises Salt Fish for Lent and baking powder promotions while Bechel's offers Geneveive reservations. Framed events include Balmer Cave at the Opera House and the Gypsy Queen at home on March 12 with Dennis and Katie performing. Local grocer Frank B. Aldrich lists fresh groceries and dairy from Carri's old stand with contact number 79.
Readable notice promotes fresh vegetables every Wednesday and Friday at F B Avprica's market offering weekly produce.
Cheapest place in the city to buy them is at the B. and O. depot.
50,000 basswood bolts offered by Burgland and Shead. For prices and specifications, call the factory.
An advertisement for Frank B. Alprica at Carroll's old stand near the post office offers fresh oysters and eggs with a telephone contact listed as number 79.
Complete hotel furniture set offered for sale by Calon W. F. Durran at American House Defiance Ohio. Also advertised is Butter sale at Frank B. Alpica’s New Grocery.
A vintage ad claims Alabastine finish colors for walls and ceilings priced as a cheaper, better alternative to paint. It promises disinfectant properties and disease ventilation, with a free sample card offered and distribution through druggists, hardware and paint dealers in Grand Rapids. Also notes a $350 giveaway.
An observer in Valentine Nebraska describes a westward journey to the Missouri valley plains between the Missouri and the Rockies. The write up praises climate soil and growth, notes towns from Chadron to Deadwood, and urges settlers and merchants to consider the region despite earlier misimpressions.
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