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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1883
Page
5
A dense Defiance item notes Easter services, local politics, shop openings, and social events. Mentions markets, hotel plans, a masquerade, and a Mexican veterans reunion in Defiance with calls for civic hospitality and readiness.
The Senior class of 83 invites all interested in the High School to a reception in the High School Hall on Friday March 23 at eight. The programme includes choruses, class history, debates on theatre influence and country benefits, duets, a Styrian song, a discussion on laziness, and a coming night trio, followed by social time.
A Divine Service will be held at Grace Church on the 23d at 7:30 p.m. A sermon appropriate to the occasion will be delivered and all are invited to attend.
The article lists polling sites by ward: 1st Ward Bevington's office on Clinton Street, 2nd Ward Engine House on Perry Street, 2nd Ward Lehman & Son's office, 4th Ward French's building on Hopkins Street.
A Friday night blaze in Paulding leveled Ferguson & Kumler's billiard saloon triggering rapid spread to the Krouse block Thompson Bros Bellenger's meat market Rogers & Lyons boot and shoe store W B amp N E Harper grocers L C Powell dry goods and Baldwin amp Thompson druggists All stocks burned Savage's building also burned total loss about 10 000 to 12 000. the damage wipes out the town's best structures and will be a heavy blow to neighbors.
Regular meeting notes the Defiance Rural Cemetery transfer approval and related council action. A fire engine purchase is deferred. A sidewalk on Adams Street is approved, with instructions to notify contractors and B and O for culverts. The engineer is tasked with river approaches, swing bridge piling costs, sewer openings, and overdue payments. Adjournment set for the next Tuesday evening.
The piece argues the Democratic Council divided Defiance into eight wards to favor Democrats, dismissing Republican objections. It claims the plan would yield better representation for all, though political plans were bungled and Republicans later took charge. It critiques prior four-ward division as unjust and asserts current lines aim for equal parts with balanced population and wealth, while questioning fair representation.
A reunion of surviving members of Company F 111th Ohio Volunteer Infantry met at Hicksville Commercial Hall on March 13 1883. Officers were elected, histories corrected, and toasts given by Mayor Coulter and Dr Otis with E E Hale speaking. A next reunion is set for August 234 at Farmer Center starting 10 a.m.
The Delphos Courant mocks how public benefits or private gain are boosted by local printers. It urges readers to shop printing where cheapest, whether at home offices or distant shops, and to praise or denigrate papers to influence public opinion.
From Our Own Correspondent scarce items this week include Jackson Huggins away at J W Myers saw mill and George Hahn in Ottawa on business. A sick child of T H Mansfield. Rev Coil to preach farewell at Mt Zion. Wm A Spencer left for Bloomington to secure a future home. Miss Elizabeth Mansfield of Forest visited and returned home. Spelling school by W O Ernsberger praised. seed corn advice given. Skiver school closed with Miss Kibble’s surprise oyster supper.
From Hicksville correspondent, town news covers road conditions, new stock at Coburn and Co, marriages of F A Patterson with Jennie Coughanour and J M Pile with Ella Meek, plus social visits, post mustering at St Joe and preachy farm-life reflections urging youth toward farming as a path to independence and religious growth.
From Our Own Correspondent reports frequent moving within the community. Several deaths occur this week including Steward Gaylord and Henry Greenler. Notable movements include Burkholder to Deshler Garvey to Defiance and Mrs Worthington’s death notice.
Prices paid by Wilhelm & Son for wheat oats and corn are listed with values such as wheat 1.03 oats 37c rye 45c corn 45 to 50c per bushel and flour at 6.50 per barrel. Provisions corrected weekly by Morgan Miller show butter 8 to 15c eggs 14c per dozen chickens 7c per lb turkeys 9c per lb and lard 12c per lb among other items.
A local pest control service advertises a broad treatment clearing rats mice roaches bed bugs flies ants and other vermin. The licensed team promises effective elimination of rats and moles with long lasting results throughout homes and businesses.
George Forest of Bellefontaine Ohio reports Brown's Iron Bitters as a fine tonic for his family and mentions the Siamang shoes from Ss. & PP. He urges readers to ask merchants for a size 13w2.
An old advertisement promotes Wells May Apple Pills as anti bilious and cathartic remedies. The notice lists price points at 10 and 25 cents and targets readers seeking relief from heavy stomachs and bilious conditions.
Advertisement claims thousands testify to the positive curative powers of the Great German Invigorator offered for sale by G. W. Bechel.
F J Cheney and Co promote Hall's Catarrh Cure and offer a $100 reward for any case of catarrh not cured by the remedy. Sold by all druggists.
An advertisement touts health renewer pills that restore vitality and claim to cure dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility for a dollar. The copy emphasizes renewed vigor and overall wellness.
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