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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1885
Page
3
Local brief items report on mild spring indications, farm activity, and community happenings. Mentions Antwerp post office, Defiance court, Lima schools potato day, storms and cold waves, and local social updates including lectures, missing individuals, and upcoming events.
A dwelling belonging to J H Bening at Okolona burned last Sunday. The fire, likely from a defective flue in the upper part of the house, wiped out a nearly new structure worth at least $2,000 with no insurance.
A fire in the extreme northwest part of the city destroyed the roof of a brick dwelling owned by Jacob Dez this afternoon before aid arrived. The fire department quickly responded and saved the building, though it sustained heavy damage.
Samuel Miller of Mark township swore out a criminal warrant in Squire Stout court charging Emery Harrold a school teacher with writing and sending obscene and scandalous valentines. Harrold denies knowledge of the matter and says the dispute stems from a neighborly quarrel. The case may rise to higher courts with further developments.
A thickset man, eager before the Siege of Paris panorama, points to a park clump of bushes and shows two head wounds and an ankle hole saying he earned them as a sergeant in the Thirty-ninth Regiment of French Infantry. He bids a bystander recall the battlefield and admits tears rise with the remembered scene.
Friday evening March 13 a lecture at the Central School School Hall on Lawyer Lincoln by Capt. T. W. Kidd of Springfield Ill. Kidd was court crier where Lincoln practiced and tells unseen anecdotes and home scenes. Admission 25 cents with proceeds to the Public School Library fund.
Prominent Democrat H. P. Miller says President Cleveland will pursue civil service reform in appointments. He expects Deatrick to serve out his term before a Democrat succeeds him and declines to be a candidate himself. Miller notes Cleveland may delegate appointment oversight and cites early acts as signs of reform.
About forty friends gathered at Press’s East Defiance home on March 4 to celebrate his 8th birthday. The group, including John A. Fout and Perry Helpman, amused themselves with cards and conundrums before John Thien presented gifts, and the ladies arranged a fine supper, leaving guests pleased at the close of the event.
Mr. C A Firkinzer reports a letter from a prominent paper manufacturer to locate in Defiance near the Hudson lock with a water power privilege. The monopoly hopes for immediate approval, citing past neglect of the southern city site and a twenty year profitable Ohio business, urging no obstacles to their move.
In the recorder’s weekly entries transactions include Chas E Bronson to Martha Johnston for lots in Defiance at 600 dollars while Elizabeth and John K Orr sell 88 acres in Richland to Phillip Huhe for 1500. Other deeds include Aggie Kusian to C F Kusan Highland land 150. John A Feast to Ainsworth Boon Bevington lad in Hicksville 1. Philp Hahn to J R Ort 88 acres Richland 1500. David Spangler to H S Leonard 40 acres Hicksville 8000. J E Sturges to J R Noffsinger 80 acres Richland 4100. J R Noffsinger to S Noffsinger 10 acres Richland 512. A rito M Rice 190 acres Highland 4200. A L Knepver to B Rockwood land in Hicksville 50. O P Emery to B Rockwood land in Hicksville 50. May Maxwell to B Rockwood land in Hicksville 50. T L Davis to B Rockwood land in Hicksville 50. J W Dunhem to V Rumpel 90 acres Milford 3000. F L Miler to J J Pruser 40 acres Tiffin 1050. M Weer to H Pruser land in Noble 8075. A Gecowetz to M F Kuszman land in Delaware 200. M V Plum to E Morrow 38 acres Mark 1000. E Y Morrow to R J Plum 38 acres Mark 1000. A P McConkey to H A Willett 40 acres Farmer 2700. acres in Farmer 2000.
The Brunersburg community reports the Brunersburg schools have closed and Mr. Hilton and family prepare to move to Nebraska. A social at the M E church honored the Hiltons with a Bible presentation by J W Bridenbaugh and a generous supper, followed by thanks and goodbyes. The Stover remains were interred in Brunersburg cemetery, and Wm Haller discussed going west.
Company B individuals went from Sandusky to Washington to view Cleveland insugs rated and expressed high regard for the treatment received from Senator John Sherman while noting Frank Hud’s involvement.
A traveling “sample man” arrived with a horse and equipment, borrowed $23 from H M Knox by offering the rig as collateral, then disappeared after selling the team. Another livery operator later claimed the rig, presenting a letter from the suspect showing a $5 payment for horse care. The con man’s whereabouts are unknown, suspected to repeat the scheme.
Defiance county readers are offered three months of the Eventua Express and one year of Good Cheer or Our Country Home for 3.75, with options to mix subscriptions. The paper highlights renowned writers and aims to boost value with a temporary low price for subscribers and non-subscribers alike.
The note details a string of local happenings from the village, including a young man involved in a scandal heading west after settling business, cabinet shifts hinted in Cleveland, weddings and illnesses, a revival at Century Chapel, and curious local mishaps such as a choked saw and a man wandering in a nude state.
At the last meeting Jacob S ims of Milford township was confirmed as a Trustee of the Children's Home. Claims totaling 75 were allowed for sheep injured and killed by vas. The tax levy set 3 mills per dollar for bridge purposes. The Trustees of the Children’s Home reported expenses of 875 for the past quarter, approved by the Commission. The county treasury on February 28, 1885 shows various funds and overdrawn amounts totaling 37,386.57 with 587.92 overdrawn.
Local notes cover the Chapman school lyceum with Chas Biglow, a sale by A W Hosak, Miss Emma Mann visiting, Temperance society progress, and Democrats visiting Washington for Cleveland's inauguration. Mentions of school terms, moves to Farmer Center, gatherings at Hokville, and a teacher’s gift. Also a testimonial for White Wine of Tar Syrup from Stanton Iowa and a druggist sale note.
Readers are informed of Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic marketed by G. W. Bechel for liver stomach and kidney disorders dyspepsia and debility from malaria or other causes. Described as tonic appetizer blood purifier and safe ague cure priced at 50 cents.
Print advert promises a printed guarantee on every bottle of Shiloh's vitalizer claiming it never fails to cure dyspepsia and liver complaints. Sold by Jolby and Scott.
Colby and Scott announce the sale of Dr Bosanko cough and lung syrup a remedy claimed to cure colds chest pains and all lung affections priced at 50 cents and 1.00 samples offered free.
Describes Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and system regulator for numerous ailments including liver inactivity biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary disorders. Claims quick action and full satisfaction or money back with bottles at fifty cents sold by Colby & Scott.
Mrs Mary A Dailey of Tunkhanhock Ps was afflicted six years with Asmat and Bronchitis. She found relief after using Dr Kings New Discovery last October and was completely cured, gaining 50 pounds in a few months. Free Trial Bottles available at Colby Scott Drug Store. Large bottles $1.00.
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for constipation to prevent serious outcomes like piles and chronic illnesses, framing it as the recommended health tonic.
A historic advertisement touts a universal salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists 25 cents per box with Colby & Scott as sellers.
Claims Hood s Sarsaparilla cures scrofula by cleansing the blood removing impurities and restoring health. Testimony from thousands of cured individuals is cited and the product is sold by all druggists.
Advert describes Griggs Glycerine Salve as a sure cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and sores with claims to cure piles tetter and skin ailments. Mentions satisfaction guaranteed refund and lists W Bechel as contact or maker.
A town report notes Kemp's Bxlsam claims remarkable cures for coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. G W Becher offers a trial bottle free of cost. The product is priced at 50 cents and one dollar with a guarantee to relieve and cure.
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