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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1879
Page
4
A Defiance newspaper page lists items from local governance to roads and commerce. Mentions a special Commandery meeting, elections on April 7, March subscriber growth, depot debates, a new dock, street improvements, and comments on public notices and editorials. A mix of civic updates and lively local commentary.
A reader writes a poem styled plea to John about growing moles under the chin and near the ear, expressing fear of waning love and asking whether his affection will endure as she frets over changes in appearance and health.
Defiance pride centers on Hoffmann and Geiger a premier manufacturing and wholesale furniture firm. Started by two enterprising men they expanded from self work to Perry street factory with heavy machinery and a bustling sales room in Opera House block. Prices dropped about 25 percent this spring and orders for custom lines are met promptly with top quality goods. The firm supplies Defiance and surrounding counties with first class furniture and is regarded as one of Northern Ohio's best.
Defiance can claim one of Ohio's finest Masonic Halls and a newly chartered Commandery. The Red Cross Council conferred Knights of the Red Cross on five candidates, then opened a Knight Templar session for J B Schnetzler and J H Marbaugh of Wauseon. The visiting Defiance Commandery praised the hall, meals, and accommodations while a long list of local notes covered locals traveling, lectures, and social visits.
The council's handling of swing bridge construction reveals rushed, unformal meetings and improper orders. Mayor Holgate protested a disputed $800 payment while contracts favored contractors, prompting accusations of self interest and lax oversight. Citizens urged electing reform-minded Democrats with broader public aims.
From Our Own Correspondent Miss Lida Henry is leaving West Unity school due to poor health and will return soon. Several residents including Mrs Burkholder Mrs Vance and Miss Sarah Osborne are on the sick list. A colt injury to Mr J Noffsinger caused a severe cut on the forehead and Levi Dagler and John Young each lost a horse recently. Isaac Edwards fell ill visiting Paulding County and has a tape worm. Emma Povenmire returned from Holgate where she taught. Summer schools are filling, and Mrs Anna Adams secured a term at this place. Now is a good time for mumps as cases are ample.
From Our Own Correspondent a local U B church revival under Bro Dennis progresses with hopeful results. News of missing Ex PRESS in Florida March 16, Charles Martin of North Richland auction March 26. Dancer and Richard return from Buffalo stock market favorable. Muley cow and potter committee suspicion. Local men Brubaker Stout head west seeking success. McBvey house raising and hard cider party noted. George Long and Rebecca Ice marry March 13 then travel to Butler County. May.
The note mentions spring cabinet seeds and cabbage seed planning, a request for ten bushels of little onions, and early plowing unrevealed. It records Stuckee’s death on Friday and John B. Sarah, an elderly township resident, dying on Monday March 17. John F. Dowe assists Zeller and Bruner.
Our spring greetings appear amidst town chatter. George Coy becomes a law partner at Pratt and Co in Bryan Ohio. Amanda Mann returns from Auburn Indiana. Milford ladies celebrate Hon Jacob Fitzcharles and A Farnsworth birthdays. S Fee moves to a new farm. A protracted meeting will begin at Milford School House led by Rev B Keller. A roof fire at Gee Greenwoods is checked before spreading. Twenty feet of Clacksville mill dam washed away leaving mills idle. Mrs E Thompson leaves an abusive marriage and returns home seeking humane care. Neb.
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