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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1886

Page

4

City Officials and Council Names List

J. F. Deatrick Mayor M. B. Gorman Clerk B. F. Enos City Solicitor John Hepler Marshal B L Abell J M Priesendorfer 1st ward councilmen K N Lewis P Ketteuring Geo Miller G F Bohn Adam Minsel John Rowe John Schneider P Simonis

J. F. Deatrick M. B. Gorman B. F. Enos John Hepler B. L. Abell J. M. Priesendorfer K.N. Lewis P. Ketteuring Geo. Miller G. F. Bohn Adam Minsel John Rowe John Schneider P. Simonis

Arrival of trains at Defiance East schedules

Rail timetable excerpt shows arrivals and departures at Defiance heading east. Fast Line No 2 Mail and Express services listed with times including a 10:00 AM St Louis Express and a 3:43 AM Pacific Express. Multiple abbreviations indicate accommodation and express options on various routes.

Mail & Express N Limited Express

New York Fast Line Schedule Fragments

Fragmented timetable notes show trains between New York, Washington, Baltimore, and Chicago. Entries mention Express lines with times like 5:59 AM and 3:05 PM and indicate westbound and eastbound services among major cities.

New York Fast Line Washington and Baltimore Sox Baltimore & New York Express Loca Chicago Fast Line Secenciesa Ee Chicago Express Chicago Tocal

Defiance Notes Show Local Activity and Appointments

In Defiance and surrounding areas, a flurry of notices cover people and places: Mrs. Kahlo heads home to Australia, Hengstler named postmaster, and Miss Long returns to Ottawa. Local firms and individuals from Cincinnati to Toledo appear in ads, meetings, and travel reports, with civic matters and social events detailed in concise items.

Van Immans Sentenced to Life for Michigan Murder

John Van Immans is declared guilty of murdering John Crowe near Big Rapids. He faces life in Jackson State Penitentiary under Michigan law. Prosecutor Winn urged conviction, noting Crowe’s skull was crushed with stones after a night at a saloon before the pair lay under a hemlock hut. The article also outlines the township trustees term law and appointment rules for vacancies, and other township offices to be elected for one year.

John van Immans John Crowe Big Rapids Mich Jackson Michigan Winn van Immans Crowe Board of Trustees Justice of the Peace

Charles E Bronson honored on 36th birthday in Defiance county

Wednesday of last week the 36 h birthday of Charles E Bronson Exiq the real estate king of Defiance county was celebrated by friends. They presented a gold headed cane as a souvenir of their esteem for him as a citizen and faithful M E Sunday School superintendent. Rev Hodges spoke briefly and Bronson responded.

Charles E. Bronson Defiance County M. E Hodges Bronson

High Pass Rate for Late Teachers’ Exam Seventy-Eight Percent

In the late teachers' examination in this city 58 applicants stood, 15 passed. The top scorer was Prof. R. A. Minkwitz who earned a five year certificate and set the county record for highest average. A.G. Figley, recently finished Edwin Bell's Life in the Wild West, received an $8300 check from a New York publisher, plans to use the money for schooling to further his literary talents.

R. A. Minkwitz New York A. G Figley Edwin Bell Wild West Tigley

Local candidates vie for mayor and school board seats

Mayor J F Deatrick seeks re nomination and Judge Bevington runs again for school board. F E Stout aims for mayor on the Republican ticket and Charles E Bronson seeks Bevington’s school board seat. John Fritz backed by Knights of Labor for Republican mayor nomination. George W Bechel could boost GOP prospects if accepts.

J. F. Deatrick Bevington F. E Stout Charles E. Bronson Judge Bevington John Fritz Knights of Labor George W. Bechel

Lectures by Prof Gunning in Defiance Court House

Prof W D Gunning geologist to deliver six lectures in the court house starting Friday, with sessions on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Tickets are $1 for the course, 25 cents for single tickets, available at Lewis's Drug Store or L B Peasel's law office. Barnum’s London circus and menagerie visits Defiance Friday July 2 with 48 cars en route to Toledo.

W. D. Gunning Court House Lewis L. B. Peasle Barnum London Defiance Toledo Express Defiance County

Affordable alabastine wall and ceiling finish promo

Finish walls and ceilings with Alabastine. Inexpensive, cheaper than paint, with free sample card. Available from druggists, hardware and paint dealers. Also advertises William's Indian Pile Ointment, Grigg's Glycerine Salve, Woodford's Sanitary Lotion, and prairie mange remedies with price details and retailer names.

Druggis Alabastine Co Grand Rapids Mich

Teachers Examinations Dates Set For City

The article lists examination dates in April June for teachers and notes other local items including editor host, insurance settlement, river ice conditions, poultry, a town paper change, a hotel law bill, a Findlay excursion, a wedding, a scam warning about traveling Bible distributors, and several local property transfers and court actions. The piece reflects a small town newspaper roundup with multiple brief notices and notices of legal matters.

the Express George Holton Mark Center Srot Napoleon Stout Jacob Dickman Ference Lely Dickman Paulding Gazelle Paulding Genevieve Opera House Findlay Bishop Post William Marcellus Jason J. Leach Vandebit. Mich Mary Ellen Elkins Chili Hedges Michigan Dodge

Ohio oil and gas boom across several towns

Reported wells from Lima to Fremont show varied results with multiple gushers and strong gas shows. Weston hits a deep gas oil vein, Tiflin and Findlay boast productive wells, while Wapokoreta and Upper Sandusky show disappointing depths and no indications. Local geologist Prof Ganving endorses prospects. gas lighting persists in Fredonia, and Reicheldorfer well near Lima flows after drilling.

Lima Napoeleon Findlay Weston Wapokoreta Ohio Bradford Fredonia N. Y Tiflin Ganving Reicheldorfer Lima Oil and Gas Company Sandusky Fremont Geo. Harlan Hayes

County Treasury Exam Finds 33507.86 Balance in 1886

N G Woodward and D G Huffman inspectors certify after inspecting the McLanee County Ohio treasury that thirty three thousand five hundred seven dollars eighty six cents were found. The report lists balances and overpayments by fund and reveals custody of the Treasurer’s records and property as of March 9 1886 with Defiance, Ohio dated March 10 1886.

N. G. Wood- W D.G. Huffman Hee County McLanee County Ohio N. G. Woodward G. Hoffman N.G. Woodward LD. G. Huffman Defiance Defiance County D. G. Huffman

City Council Minutes Set Agenda And Adjourns

At the regular council meeting on Tuesday present were Thein Heller Bohn Eiding Miller. The minutes of last meetings were approved. Miller urged ward street committees to inspect voting places for the coming election. Eiding reported the Dotterer street swing bridge needs repairs before navigation. The city grave farm was leased for the summer. Meeting adjourned to March 23.

Thein Heller Bohn Eiding Miller Chait Dotterer Street Stret

Religious Meetings Bulletin From Local Churches

In this city meetings are underway at the Baptist church while Lenten services at Grace Episcopal draw good attendance. Protracted services continue at the Presbyterian church with deep religious feeling. Next Sunday features quarterly meeting at the M E church with a love feast at 6 PM followed by preaching and communion. Rev J L Philips of Penfield Ohio will preach in the Baptist church each evening this week and on the coming Sabbath mornings and evenings. The Sabbath morning topic is Matrimony and the Sav ee evening Noahs Ark a type of christ.

Baptist Church Grace Episcopal Church Presbyterian Church M. E J. L. Philips Penfield Noah’s Ark

Groceries and groceries in Defiance and Carrolls

A catalog of groceries and groceries in Defiance and Carrolls announces Salt Fish Lent goods from C I Morst and Franks B Aldrich. It touts baking powder a gold coffee gum with each package and fresh vegetables every Wednesday and Friday. Includes telephone 79 and notices Defiance citizens to call for prices and items from Morst and Aldrich.

C. I. Morsk Defiance Rank B. Aldrich Carroll

Railroad Coupon Tickets to All Union Points

Advertises cheap railroad coupon tickets available at the B and O depot. Promises access to all Union points and urges travelers to buy at the depot for best prices.

B. & O. Devot

Lumber dealers advertise basswood bolts pricing

Fifty thousand basswood cards of bolts offered with price and specifications available by calling the factory. Burgianp & Sheep advertise the offer.

BurGianp & Sheap

Start Date For Admission Noted As April 5

Students considering enrolling should begin term on Monday April 5. A. Minkwitz signs notice for the institution. Full line fresh oysters eggs etc appear. Frank B. Aldrich provides telephone number 79.

Frank B. Alprich Carroll A. Minkwitz Frank B. Aldrich Carroll's

Hotel Furniture for Sale in Defiance Ohio

Complete set of hotel furniture offered by Calon W. F. Curran at American House in Defiance Ohio. Includes intimate description of items and contact details for purchase.

Calon W. F. Curran American House Defiance, Ohio

New Grocery of Frank B. Aldrich Seeks Butter Sellers

Farmers are urged to sell No 1 Butter at the New Grocery of Frank B Aldrich. The notice promotes local trade and invites buyers to the shop for quality creamery butter.

Frank B. Aldrich Carroll

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hamburg Witt Obn Thien, Cyrus Eding Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Railway Cincinnati Farmer’s National R. T. Whitaker C P. Harley & Co T. R. Carroll Frank Eagle Paulding Furnace Co Republican Taucus Josephine Gottwald New York State Bryan Switzer & Kehnast P. Kettenring N. B. Eddy Geottfried Diendorfer Kurchen Fifth and Ferry Streets Agnes Long Ottawa Miss Long I. L. H. Long John M. Hengstler Geo. W. Deatrick Destrick Hengstler Payne Legislative Investigating Committee Cowgill Elmer White Messrs C. A. Flickinger E. Squires S. P. Moon A. Sauer Bowes Lucky Literateurs Local Politics Geological William William Mr’c Co Grigg Woodford Colby & Scott Great Supply Drug Store JP Buffing Ton Francis M. Patten Wm.Nye Richland Wm. Nye Attabeth Lalone Sher J. F. McFeters Phillip M. Crago Georgetown William Ratloff Brunersburg J.F. Frost Mary Keffer City of Defiance Cornelius Wener George Streicher Auditor's East Defiance Sarah B. Taylor Martha E. Miller Delaware Tp Miller’s Sherwood Emanuel Miller Xhore Terresa Breaser In Miller Thomas Hogg Wit Niseley Delaware Andrew Zimmerman Fanny Gilcher Milford Andrey Zimmerman Mt Man É James Hadkins James H. Thorp Noble Circuit Court Dick Evans Arrowsmith Edward H. Gleason Henry Hardy John F Deatrick City of J. J. Samuels & Co L.M. Bloomburg Henry O. Pratt Amos A. White First National Bank of Norwalk John A. Foust The American Fire Insurance Company Haller & Gibson Jacob Sawyer Antoine Daoust Geo. Pambacher Dedance County Treasury Amlunt Bri Fund Buiing Eee Jovet Dist Paulding Co. & Sark Ip Highland Tp Hicksville Barrier Total County Fund Poor Fund Bridge Fund Ee Home Dog Fund County Road Hicksville Balances Teacher's Institute Ee Paulding Go Kiana To Tima. Adams Highland Noble Mark County Treasury Gosnt Ae Sanity ‘Dites Fund Children’s Home John H. Bevington City Treasury G. Huffman Harrison Street Sewer Fond Seemerseerenee North Adams Sewer Fund Ceceverevevene City Lot Fund n.Ceres Eetenene Ree Neral RA Cnmsetery Asay Rbu Wa Fysnate Couney Evilgton Udge Trey Sear Denance HH. B Hall Thundertaker Defance Hall H. B. Hall B. Hall Undertaker Exsalmer North Side Maumee River W.D. Hill H. Huspard Hill & Hubbard Mr Hill Keystone Black Nee, Ohio Wellman General Kaabe Clough & Warren Story & Clark Lo.d Clinton Harmening Styl Harley’s Lion Store Defiance National Bank Clinton and 2D Streets Pobert Carey U.S Boston Congress Council Proceedings Einig & Yingling Emig & Yingling Clinton St Jettenrine America Lake Superior Defiange Machine Works Wyeflance Herd Bates Waterloo Duke Plymouth Rock Curtis Holgate CI. Morst’s Co. IL Morss C. I. Morrst’s Prones F. B. Alprica’s Fhickinger Flickinger & Blair Flickinger, Agt Col Luch & CO Just M.E. Heller & CO Defiance Normal School Dr. Frazier Willliam Mr’a Co Prop’s Eveland
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