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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1883
Page
5
A Defiance 1883 era column lists upcoming entertainments at the opera house including the girl that I love Tonight, political caucuses on the 20th, and local notes about weather, business, and civic items. Readers are urged to attend Hazell Kirke and similar acts while other items report minor incidents and civic updates.
The Madison Square Co presented Hazel Kirke last Saturday, a beloved home drama praised for its heartwarming scene and practical lessons on parenting. Review notes the production deserved a larger audience and the play’s enduring appeal to affectionate viewers.
On Tuesday evening the seventh, Mr and Mrs P Kuhn were surprised by a large gathering of friends celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary. The couple received numerous gifts including an expensive chamber set a silver coffee pot and silver tea pot among others. The incident was a joyful and memorable social event for all attendees.
Baltimore & Ohio freight train No 18 westbound halted at Delaware Bend station five miles west of town at midnight. Brakeman George Hathaway aged about 22, jumped to open the switch and was run over as he crossed the track ahead of the engine. He died instantly. Body taken to Defiance for inquest. funeral to Garrett Indiana. Hathaway was unmarried and on his second trip as brakeman.
Adjourned city council meeting March 12 1883 with Houghton Southworth Myers Holston Tenzer Miller Bechel and Kahlo present. Contract with Belden Burner Company Canton Ohio read and approved. clerk ordered to notify. Fire engine matter referred to next regular meeting.
The city aims to create the fifth and sixth wards to equalize votes and territory, with boundaries along Fifth Street and the Auglaize canal. The change would increase council members from eight to twelve, taking effect a year from spring, while this year's elections stay the same. Local notices also report community anecdotes and a humorous egg size note from Zeno.
Rev Bogers continues meetings in town. Willie Shupp ill during cold dry spell. Weisz baby born March 3. Lawback on Justice in nickel trial. Vanvlerah bound over. Howard family tended sick daughter Mrs Snodgrass of Lima. Measles widespread in several families. few serious cases. Calvary S S officers elected: John Smith superintendent, L Blanchard assistant, James Smith secretary, Mrs J Adams treasurer, E B Smith and Callie Munford choristers.
The Institute committee met at Union House Hicksville on March 10 with Frank L. Farlow W E Doud W W Huff and G W Dustin present. Dustin elected secretary and the group set an August 23 to September 1 1883 session in Hicksville Ohio with instructors S B Ashbaugh and Frank W Knapp and tasked Farlow to arrange county newspaper printing costs and the secretary to distribute the proceedings for publication. The next meeting is set for Sherwood on May 5 1883.
Julian Cordrey named assistant class leader at Sharon. J A Homans sold land in Toledo and may move to E J Halls soon. Sellinger to work at Moses Bros yard all summer. he will move to the Moses shanty. Emma Ernsberger left for Ada Normal School last Saturday. Bridge over Powells Creek near G P Hoeltzel replaced and soon passable. Temperance prayer meetings held first Sundays monthly. Some fights near North Creek Station. Sunday law enforcement will curb such conduct. Mrs Hanna Spencer ill. Dr Hersch attends. Will Moyer to Antioc college for ministerial training. Robert McKenny orders $300 tile. weather permitting. A J Sanford had a birthday for 72 guests. churchgoers warned about disruptive attendance. Rev Coil leaving Mt Zion and Bethel. Rev Mell to continue work at both. Coil goes to Antioch college. will lead Sunday meeting there.
Hicksville notes report Charles Fisher securing a position on the Angolia Herald and Wm Gellespie taking a gas factory post in McComb. Local events include a C. F. 111th reunion, church meetings, new grocery purchases, and a fire at Adelbert Andress house. Also mentions a financial bait by Chicago Board of Trade and upcoming sermons by Rev. G. S. Albert.
Married March 11 1883 at Delaware township by Isaac Garver J P. William H Stoves and Miss Louisa M Bayiss witnessed the ceremony in a Delaware township home.
Local items report Bethel residents handling farm moves and building projects. Henry Sanford plans to relocate to a new Bethel farm purchased from George Morris. F Kraft’s house fire prompts Bethel fire department response. Francis Grant works as carpenter, with Wm Kleinhein enlarging a wood shed. G W Morris prepares to work for L Babb in Eaton Indiana. Francis Grant sustains a cut while chopping wood. A J Sanford’s forty third birthday gathering hosts seventy guests. George Knight travels to Spencer ville for basinsee business. John McCollister’s tile yard seen as promising. Lott Mansfield canvasses for Cottage and Farm Crisket on the Hearth but gains no sales. Thomas Berry visits Bethel friends, planning to see John Taylor of Florida.
The Bethel Christian church reports Rev. E A Coil resigning to further his education at Antioch Christian Cell. Rev G R Mell covers for the rest of the year. A church supper raised 28.25 with expenses 4.50 leaving funds to support the church and mission.
Coughs and colds are numerous. Obituaries report deaths of Alpheus B. Doud and Mrs L Griswold's mother. Notices honor the dead, reflect on illness, and urge charity over mistrust amid community concerns and a brewery accident in Bryan.
Market notes from Defiance Ohio list weekly prices for wheat oats corn and rye as 1.03 dollars per bushel for wheat 37 cents for oats 45 to 50 cents for corn and 45 cents for rye. Provisions cover butter eggs chickens turkey ducks geese potatoes flaxseed clover seed timothy bacon ham beans onions salt tallow shoulders hogs wool and more with various per unit rates.
O Pantoast of Ashland Ohio reports steady sales of Brown's Iron Bitters and says the product gives real satisfaction to customers.
Local store announces special prices on canned goods with limited quantities. Savings highlight beans corn and tomatoes as shoppers seek affordable pantry staples this week.
A historical note reports efforts by druggists to control rat and fly infestations in urban areas, detailing methods and public health concerns during a period of reform.
An advertisement touts Dr Jones Read Clover Tonic as a perfect cure and blood purifier. It claims to treat kidney liver and bladder diseases and improve skin health and overall wellbeing. Sold by G W Bechel for 50 cents.
The piece argues spring blood purification is vital as blood impurities peak this season. It claims one bottle of a blood purifier is stronger than two later, and the weakened system can’t resist spring weather without treatment. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is recommended as a good spring medicine and purifier.
Mary Stuart Face Powder offered as harmless powder priced at 25 cents per box. Sold by G. W. Bechel at Tintor White.
An old advertisement touts Rock Candy Cough Cure guaranteed to cure coughs colds hoarseness throat and lung troubles for all ages. It contains white rock candy with herbal extracts. Priced 25 cents for small bottles and one dollar for large bottles sold by G W Bechel.
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