Vacation week and city news from Defiance area
Capt Mooney of Antwerp visited Defiance Friday and many locals noted vacation week. The canal improvements will push toward a vigorous spring completion while the Boat Club plans a masquerade on April 3 and the Henry Davies family visits Delphos. The Dispatch notes a star of Bethlehem sighting anticipated by astronomers and a Washington portrait on the new two cent stamp.
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Washington
Jackson
Bethlehem
Post Office Department
Messrs
J. B. Gregory
Columbus
J. D. Paul
Akron
George Long
Whitehouse
D. H. Hancock
Napoleon
Defiance
Antwerp
Blind Boone Tour Moves Through Midwest Ahead of East Coast Run
The new colored musical prodigy Blind Boone performs in Fort Wayne Indiana before touring Toledo Detroit and plans a longer run than Blind Tom. Promoters preview a state by state circuit and a future eastern tour.
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Blind Boone
Fort Wayne
Ind
Toledo
Detroit
Far East
Blind Tom
Bridge Painter Falls to Death in Tiffin River Accident
John Sengenfrey, employed by Massillon Bridge Co, slipped from a plank while painting a new bridge over the Tiffin river Thursday afternoon. He fell into the water, struck the structure, and died instantly. The body was recovered from the river about 100 feet from the site and later taken to Toledo for burial.
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John Sengenfrey
Massillon Bridge Company
Tiffin River
Sengénfrey
Toledo
City Council Acts To Entertain Mexican Veterans In 1883
The Defiance council adjourned after approving minutes and budgets. A mayoral committee, with three council members and three citizens, will plan proper entertainment for the Mexican Veterans visiting on May 28 1883 and the city will advertise bids to rebuild swing bridge piers and abutments.
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Houghton
Southworth
Holston
Tenzer
Bechel
Myers
Miller
Wayne
Clinton
Perry
Jackson
Ohio State Association of Mexican Veterans
Defiance
J. J. Greene
Jos. Ralston
Ww. Co. Holgate
Deatrick Street
Fifth Street
Apa
C. B. Squire
Blind Boone to Perform April Ninth as Natural Virtuoso
Blind Boone billed as equal to Blind Tom in skill and superior as a natural musician. He charms audiences with imitations and comic songs. Despite no formal training, he plays Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody and Beethoven Sonata Pathetique, among others, earning praise as a remarkable natural musician.
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Blind Boone
Tom
Listz
Drawn to Serve at Next Term of Common Pleas Court
List of jurors drawn for the term of Common Pleas Court includes grand jurors Henry Genrich and William Willeman plus perits and talesmen from Defiance, Adams, Noble, and surrounding townships. Names include G. T. Nichols, J. Orcutt, Charles Brown, Sol. Deamer, Eli Clark, Samuel Dey, and A. J. Otto among others.
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Common Pleas Court
Common Pleas
Grand Tory
William Willeman
Richland
David Blosser
Charles Coughanour
Hicksville
G. T. Nichols
P. Kettenring
Defian J. A. Orcutt
Albert Coy
Markton
John Stork
Adams
C. C. Strong
Defiance
Charles Brown
Tiffin Township
Charles Marshouse
Highland
Thomas Alexander
Sol. Deamer
2D Ward
W. T. Hill
Eli Clark
Washington Township
Christian Linn
K. Beattie
Washington
C. W
Powell’s Creek Powders and Local Notices
Local items from district No. 8 note Next Saturday school closure and several residents’ travels. Reports of a small post–North Creek fight, community speakers, G A R events, a Shiloh anniversary supper, and Miss Minnie Cowhick teaching in Coughanour district. Story mentions westward migration guidance from Horace Greeley and various local activities.
Buntsville Items Highlight Local Happenings
Frank McMillen is very sick at this writing. Roads are good for the season. William Beam plans to start a new house soon. S C Wright of Buntsville contemplates enlarging his store room. Rev Boyer and Wilson Fritz visited W B Scott last Saturday. The saw mill of Warren and Vogle operates at all hours. Rev H Boyer held sermons at Eden schoolhouse last weekend. Rumors say a Burnsville merchant may marry soon. Brown township Republicans meet at Myers' schoolhouse Saturday at 4 pm to nominate. election Monday.
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Frank McMillen
William Beam
S. C. Wright
Buntsville
Rev. Boyer
Wilson Fritz
W. B. Scott
Mr. Swan
Mrs. Kinner
Joshua Daugherty
Johnny Rangeler
Warren & Vogle
H. Boyer
Eden School
Burnsville
Brown Township
Paulding County
Myers’ School
T Timber
Ben
Hicksville Items from Our Own Correspondent
Local notes report Mr. O Dots moving to Logan and a crowded town gathering last Saturday. July 4 falls on a Wednesday with various visits, sales, and movings including farms and property transfers. The Heart schoolhouse singing class closed and local merchants Lewis and Hersch tout a large clothing stock while residents travel to Defiance Mantianzas and Michigan engage in town activities.
Bethel Items Highlight Local Moves and Visits
J H McCague owns the model wood house. Mrs Ann Curtis of Florida visits friends near Bethel. Rickner's new dinner bell attracts hungry visitors. Charley Stephens of Huron county was here on business last Monday. John Stucka sold his farm to Mrs Ann Morris and F J Kleinhein. Bethel school closed Friday the 16th inst with a good time. Auglaize Grangers faced a snow storm last Thursday night. Isaiah Bell plans to move to Owens farm to raise cabbage and potatoes. Mollie Mansfield and Alice Hardesty guests of John and Jane Mortis during storms. Kleinhein surprised on his birthday. Josie Hardesty, smallest town lady at seventeen, weighs 495 pounds. J E and J H Morris contract to lay 300 rods of tile for 36 dollars. Blabber promotes cheap ditches. George Evans of Noble township visited relatives here last Sabbath. Rev E A Coil has preached farewell sermon and calls with church friends. Paulding county Sheriff visited to sell Yancer saw mill but no sale. Samuel Williams moved to Welty farm and will oversee the vineyard. C B Anderson returns from Antwerp after Paulding County Home Missionary Society meeting. Next meeting at Bethel church.
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Ann Curtis
Florida
Bethel
Rickner
Charley Stephens
Huron County
John Stucka
Ann Morris
F. J. Kleinhein
Auglaize
Isaiah Bell
Owens Farm
Mollie Mansfield
Alice Hardesty
John
Jane Mortis
Josie Hardesty
J. E
J. H. Morris
George Evans
Noble Township
C. W
Sophia Evans
E. A. Coil
Paulding County
Yancer
Samuel Williams
Wyandot County
Welty
C. B. Anderson
Antwerp
Paulding County Home Missionary Society
Bethel Church
Blabber
Farmer Fathers and Local Notices From Our Own Correspondent
A collection of rural notes reports Charley McAvit selling to Mr. Baker of Indiana, several area schools closing in late March, and local sales. Whooping cough appears among residents. Lester Stone buys the old Kelley farm. Carl Stuckman injures his foot. Mrs. Frank Walden dies March 23 with funeral March 25. Neighbors gather for a lively gathering at Charley McAvit's. Frank Carruthers plays violin, a township bass. Classified ads list help wanted at Russell House and Teas at Krotz & Morsr's.
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Charley McAvit
Baker
Indiana
Pleasant Point
Snaky Run
Linley Iler
Bryan
Lester Stone
Arizona
Kelley
John Norway
Carl Stuckman
Frank Walden
Charley McAvits
Frank Carruthers
Frank
Fry
Tiffin Township Items From Our Own Correspondent
Summer schools will soon commence and several residents plan barn projects this spring. The Bastater school closed last Thursday and Scarlet fever is reported in the township. The wedding of McClellan Yarlott and Rosa Ufer occurred, while many locals move, work, or plan repairs. The Olive Branch Sunday School officers are listed and local notes praise The Express newspaper.
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Oliver Hall
Elder Raney
C. W. Brown
Bastater
August Gutschler
Samuel Danbar
Lewis Lantow
Sandusky
Ohio
Georgetown
August Lantow
Alice Dunbar
Defiance
Abraham L. Kibble
Powells Creek
Sons of Temperance
Evansport
The
Express
Olive Branch Sunday School
Isaac Garver
Joseph Spitler
John Kuhn
Puit & Pun
Defiance Markets Grain and Provision Prices
Weighed prices from Wilhelm and Son for the week end showing wheat at 1.05 per bushel oats 37 cents corn 45 to 50 cents buckwheat 65 cents flour 6.50 per barrel and various chops and seed values. Provision market corrected by Morgan and Miller lists butter 8.1/2 cents per pound eggs 14 cents per dozen chickens 7 cents turkeys 9 cents per pound and other staple prices including potatoes flaxseed clover seed timothy bacon lard and dressed hogs.
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Defiance
Wilhelm &Son
Morgan & Miller
Flager and Watkins Offer Finest Flavor and Freshest Picks
Ad for Flager and Watkins highlighting the finest flavor, biggest selection, and freshest goods available to customers. Tone suggests a promotional display with emphasis on quality and readiness.
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Flager & Watkins
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Defiance County Express
W. E. Henry
E. G Figley
Ollie M. Culley
Ass’t. Editress
Republican Township Caucus
Defiance Township
Court House
Nominati
E. P. Hooker
Ch’m
Capt. Mooney
Charley Deatrick
Bowling Green
Harry Waterman
Geo. T. Squire
Joliet, Ills
Express Printing Office
A. W. Haggart
Albion
Gnd
May
Episcopal Church
Peterson
Taylor Wilson
J. D. Patton
Judge Latty
Henry Davies
Delphos
Chas. Rossiter
Velphos Herald
J. Easebeer
Lou
Hicksville Sa
Me *Ribagh
Adams Township
A. B. Binkley
Flint, Walling & Co
Ashland Counties
H. E. Wellman
Will Champney
J. C. Leever
Jamestown
A. W. Rudulph
Gerald
Katie
Mina Calley
F. C. Calley
J. W. Chamberlain
Ensswoo-sa
Nellie
Etta Slagle
Paulding
R. V. French
Mabel Carroll
Fostoria
John Hilton
Nebraska
Mrs. P. Kettenring
Thomas Howard
R. K Scott, Jr
Chicago
Hamburg
March
Ashbaugh
George Miller
Eagle Clothing
the Express
R. A. Houghton
Wiggins
Mother Shipton
Nellie Orcutt
Defiance County Agricultural Society
Ella Heller
S. M. Heller
Vassar College
Ella
Oair
New Y C
District Court
Liverpool
England
Drs .Scott & Higgins
F. O. Howe
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Wabash
Frank Rodel
S. F. Tenzer
H. 8. Bassett
Farragut Boat Club
Fort Wayne Boat Club
Harriet Gaylord
Stewart Gaylord
Ayersville
Sandwich Islands
J. W. Wisler
Jefferson Street
Tiffin River Bridge
Henry Genrich
Defian G. W. Blue
Ie Grand Re
Tship
A.J. Otto
William Lochrech
Highland Township
H. W. Coy
J.S. Hart
John Hammond
John W. Kamey
North Creek Station
Logan
Thad Boyer
Michigan
I. Donafin
Toledo Blade
United States
Pleasant Ridge Debating Society
W. H. Doering
Shiloh
Appleton’s Hall
Minnie Cowhick
Coughanour
Miss Cowhick
Dr. Otis
L. O. Evans
Pleasant Ridge
Dakota
C. Linn
A. E. Babb
W. A. Rex
John Getrost
C. Shamo
I. M. Maxwell
Wm. Miller
E. Ames
O. Dots
E. Morgan
Findlay
West Milford
W. Gries
Messrs. Nickels & Snyder
Center Milford
T. M. Gingerich
Rev. J. Sower
A. Huber
S. Mackey
J. O. Rose
L. Forlow
Millersburg
J. S. Miller
L. A. Evans
Mantanzas
Kansas
J. Bays
Eli Snyder
C. C. Manning
Heart
Wm. Daniels
Lewis & Hersch
John Hyde
Mark Township
Milford Township
James Seevers
J. H. McCague
Farmer Fathers
Russell House
Krotz & Morsr’s
Defiance Markets
Krotz & Morse
Opera House
Dobins
Noi2
Dobbins
Krotz & Morssz’s
Dertaxez
French’s Millinery
Fourth Streets
Switzer & Kehnast
Humman
Hood
Peter Dickman
Kuhl
Clinton Street
John K. Allender
Mansifield, C
Brown
Druggis‘s
G. W. Bechel
Marohisi
Catholicon
Mary Stuart
Strong & Cheney
S. F. Cheney
Strong & Co
C.C. Strong
Perry Street
Jackson Street
Thurston Street
City of Defiance
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Second Street
Third Street
Wayne Street
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C. B. Squier
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