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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1885
Page
4
Briefs recall Findlay G A R ladies relief corps and a weather proverb, local business updates, property moves, a new tin smith, a glassy gemstone claim, a law requiring financial statements, charity adoptions, and multiple notices from Defiance including church meetings, concerts, and expected improvements to commerce and infrastructure.
F. J. Shead has tendered his resignation as assistant cashier of the Defiance National Bank to take effect April 10. He has served since May 12, 1873, nearly twelve years, and leaves to devote his time to his manufacturing business.
An exchange warns that men are roaming among farmers collecting statistics on farm products for a Chicago firm. After transcription the farmer signs to verify the statement, risking his name appearing later on a note for a sizable sum. Farmers are urged to beware and protect their signatures.
Public notice for a farm sale at Ayersylle two miles south on Wednesday April 1 1885 at 10 am. Items include 3 horses 2 cows hogs 14 sheep a reaping machine a sulky plow 2 horse wagon a spring wagon one set double harness and household goods. Terms cash under five dollars and credit nine months for sums 35 or more with security.
Harvey Barrick wed Edith Boyer B Shaffer and Ettie Loomy Peter A Schuller and Minnie Sindle Joseph Spitler and Melisa Moninger Frank R Byers and Clara Smith were granted licenses by the Probate Judge in a series of marriage filings.
A proclamation in another column notifies property owners and others to clean up all garbage and filth about their premises. The order is timely and should be obeyed.
The Republicans of Defiance Township will meet at the Town House on Friday April 3 1885 at 3 o clock in the afternoon to nominate candidates for township officers by order of Committee. Joan McCourt is Ter.
The society met on Wednesday the 18th with J P Cameron elected secretary but declining to serve. E P Hooker elected to fill vacancy. Geo B Hilton resigns as Noble township director. Brice Hilton elected. A committee of Kiser, Sheffield, and Hooker will revise the premium list. Adjourned to April 15.
The recorder’s books show transfers including A Bennett to Orlando Bennett a lot in Evansport for 800 dollars and B Bennett to D Bennett a lot in Evansport for 100 dollars. Other entries list land trades in Hicksville and Defiance with amounts ranging from 1 dollar to 1 475 dollars and acres exchanged in Farmer and Washington.
City council member P Kettenring outlines a staged approach to water works. Engineer Chester B Davis would survey, map pipes, and estimate cost for a city wide plan, then present a complete system to voters for a qualified bid process. The aim is to educate the public and secure an informed, favorable decision.
Mas H B Stowe argues that Christ’s promise includes the body in eternal life. He recalls believers longing to see loved ones again, with eyes, voices, and touch restored. The article cites early church belief in bodily resurrection as completeness of earthly love beyond death.
A columnist argues Defiance would gain immense value from a southward railroad to a junction with major lines. He notes a past corporation paper and urges local capitalists to move promptly to plan and fund the project. The line would connect to the New York Chicago and St Louis and Toledo Cincinnati and St Louis routes, boosting shippers and regional trade.
Local notice advertises a farm for rent with a good job of chopping available. In Defiance readers may contact Jacob Dickman for rental details. A. B. Davis of Wabash Ind plans to open a grocery stock soon in the King building at Wayne and Fifth streets with William Ort in charge.
Manager Dolke reports Cleveland league nine wants to open the season at home on April 27 or 29 and could draw a large crowd due to their strong Western league standing. Springfield nine offers a May date, after years of trying to arrange a game, to showcase how to play ball.
Intelligence reports that yesterday afternoon a fire started in the barns of Drumm, a farmer two miles from Standley, destroying his house and all possessions except two beds. The blaze is said to have originated from locomotive sparks, and the farmer had only recently settled in the county with no insurance, making the loss crushing.
A boy in the fourth ward found phosphorus pieces behind a drug store. He carried them home and his clothes ignited, burning him seriously and injuring his mother’s hands as she tried to aid him. Experts say phosphorus ignites when dry and expose the damp substance to air.
A Wednesday night fire in the eastern Third Ward at Frank Daoust’s residence destroyed the entire building, sparing only a lounge and stove. Loss about 3000 dollars, insured for 1400. A second blaze Thursday morning at J Lubetskey’s Jackson Street building caused damage to structure and stock totaling about 109 dollars, with full insurance.
Mr F M Thompson of Hicksville visits the Express to dispute a previous note transaction note. The paper regrets any misstatements and states the main facts are correct while conclusions drawn were mistaken. It clarifies there was no intent to mislead and invites corrections from readers.
The Presbyterian church society of this place has engaged Master Ralph Bingham, aged 14, to speak on April 13. Described as a remarkable prodigy, his eloquence is praised by supporters as almost unbelievable for a child.
The Republican county convention in 1883 resolved that ward and township members of the County Central Committee be chosen at spring caucuses each year. The note urges wards and townships to select suitable Republicans to serve, warning that failure to appoint could hinder the upcoming campaign.
Delaware Township notes edited by two Boys. Masser moves to Noble township. Nelson Gregg recovers bolts stolen last fall. Minsel moves to Breckhill farm. Mary and Barbara Lipp visit South Richland and Putnam. Nancy Shoup sick. Sylvester Gregg improving. W Kleinden visits from Defiance. Elder Snyder preaches at Oak Grove. Mrs Hill hosts Mrs Shoup. Oak Grove chapel holds prayer Thursday evenings. Andrew Boters leaves for Nebraska. Olive Branch youths warned to behave and stay home.
Edited by Sub Rosa. Kellogg the Farmer cheese maker plans to move away. Farmer graded school closes Saturday the 21st. Entertainment by Farmer dramatic troupe on the 26th and 27th. Miss Jennie Foot in Defiance last week. Miss Susie Beagle at home. A Swan town couple reportedly to marry. Abe Biglow to teach an eight week term at Farmer. News of Miss Belle Culley scalding. Miss Ida Snyder visiting Brunersburg. Hicksville examiner criticized for spelling. Miss Mary Lint taking music lessons in Bryan. I E Gardner to play the nigger at the entertainment. Miss Laura Norway attended the exam last Saturday. Hens beginning to lay again as spring nears. New church furniture will make Farmer church prominent in the county.
A village column lists events and people: Father Kinner’s fire without insurance, preparations to rebuild. Sam Heller’s Dakota trip, Mrs. S. H. B. Columbia to build a barn in Auglaize Township. Elder Davis’s revival at Centenary chapel with 33 converts. Mrs. John Moore recovering from quinsy. Elder Snipe’s stampede and salt water canaries. Evander Eckleburt Sanderson visiting for the big meeting. J. C. Randolph with a sprained ankle. Jno Adams, Geo Grimes and Andy Foote going west as cowboys. E. Anderson family to move to Kansas. Mrs. Nathan Warner ill. Harvey Anderson visiting. Vogle and Brown moving their saw mill to Phillips yard in Defiance county. land purchase by Miner and Eli Morris from W. R. Mansfield for 1200. post office salaries note at Arthur from Paulding Democrat shows P M earnings of 17.60. ministerial institute at Bethel Chapel on March 24 starting 10 am, invited for a week.
The Republicans of Noble Township are requested to meet at the Town Hall on Saturday, March 21, 1885, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon to nominate a ticket to be voted for at the spring election. H. R. Harier, Com.
Success in his treatment brings crowded rooms as Dr. France visits the city. He specializes in eye and ear diseases and has many testimonials. Those given up by others are urged to consult on his next visit to Defiance at the Russell House on Wednesday April 1.
Teachers plan next Saturday examination in the village school building while repairs on the M E church proceed when weather allows. Mrs M M Farnsworth contemplates teaching elsewhere but remains tied to Hicksville. The skating rink faces closure amid concerns over thrill seeking and its impact on youth. The May second Saturday Teachers Institute will be held in Hicksville.
A testimonial from Rev. C. G. Karrsworn of Stanton Iowa praising White Wine of Tar Syrup as a top remedy for coughs and colds. He states he will keep it at home and recommends it highly, noting it is well received by his family and sold by all druggists. Nov 23 Imo.
The Republicans of Richland township will meet at the Town House in Independence on Wednesday afternoon April 1 at 2 o clock to nominate candidates for township officers and to appoint a member of the County Central Committee by order of C A Woopwarp, Committee. Diep. At her home in North Richland March 24 1885 Eva B wife of L J Whitney aged 21 years 7 months and 17 days. The deceased leaves a husband and infant son beside a mother brother and an unlimited number of friends to mourn the death of one so young and full of promise.
From Our Own Correspondent reports ongoing revival at Bethel church with many converts. Planned preaching at Pleasant Point on Wednesday evening April 1 and for several subsequent nights. Also notes homecoming of Simon Kintner from Florida and local life events including births marriages and moves. A local advertisement promotes Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic and Ackes English Remedy for consumption and coughs with price and vendors.
Mayor J. F. Dearrick alerts qualified voters that on Monday April 6 1885 elections will be held at usual polling places to select one councilman for each of six wards two school board members and one cemetery trustee. Official seal confirms notice dated March 25 1885 in Defiance Ohio.
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