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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1884
Page
3
Local items report Wertheimer purchase of Krotz block for 15509 dollars, street repairs on Second Street bridge, firemen conventions, fresh town developments, and civic efforts. Notes on politics, theatre, building, and rail/telegraph activity fill a bustling Defiance area page.
The B and O R R Co offers travel to Washington D C for the American Medical Association meeting on May 6. Delegates paying full regular fare from principal points on Trans Ohio Division can return to those points at one fourth of the lowest unlimited rate with certificates.
The Postal Telegraph Company plans to open in the city on Monday 28 with night service at 15 cents for 20 words to any point and day messages to Chicago and St Louis at 25 cents for 20 words. W H Mulligan manages lines here, office above Bechels drug store.
The passing of 59 year old C Krenkel in Defiance followed an injury in Brooklyn five weeks earlier when he broke his left wrist. After the fracture was reset the operation caused lockjaw leading to death on the 25th. Funeral services were held at the M E church with many mourners.
A Wabash express train derailed after striking a broken rail near the Lake Shore crossing. The engine and four cars cleared the line, but a first class coach toppled down an embankment at a 30 degree angle. Senator Elmer White and wife survived with shock. Mrs White remained at the Merchants' Hotel.
The Highland township farmers have funded part of the Ayersville road improvement but Defiance city neglects active fundraising. Citizens are urged to form a committee, seek subscriptions, and prevent the project from dying. Local businesses could contribute, with ten houses able to pay and twice as many capable if asked.
Two weddings on April 26 1884 recorded by Rev. J Deindorfer and Rev. Zooker. Tosgzy Hane wed Mrs Evizasera Seeger and William Livercoop married Miss L Haenel. The piece notes a newly organized company acquiring a new truck.
Arrangements with the B&O Railroad for excursion rates to Washington D C for the League of American Wheelmen meeting on May 19 and 20 1884. Bicycles with wheelmen ride free. For rates and train times contact B&O agents or W E Reppert Columbus Ohio.
A House subcommittee recommends reporting Representative Townsend's bill granting bounty lands to late war soldiers. Eligible service ranges from 14 days to two years with 80 120 or 160 acres. If a service member dies, patents go to surviving spouse or children, then to parents as applicable.
The Barrett company brings a grand menagerie and mammoth museum to Defiance on May 13, 1584. The advert promises star performers, a deep sea aquarium, carnivora, aviary, and earth air and water wonders, urging readers not to miss the event.
Hicksville notes edited by Nora Bene includes local updates on Assessor introductions, road conditions, residents like F. M. Thompson with lung disease, tree planting, fence building, and Rev Hoffmann occupying Haddox house. Entries mention Jorgas family travel, Orris family illness, tradesmen deliveries, and community commerce with farmers.
Ranson Stone the assessor goes from house to house while Seh.o blazes again. Pete Camp moves to Edgerton Tuesday. Nob le of Sherwood in town Sunday. G V D Ensign has his house repainted. Frank Ramsey visited his uncle C R Ramsry Sunday. Charlie Sweet is home. Manuel Dias family from Georgetown visited Jacob Fritz family. Miss Clara Richardson teaches music to 20 30 pupils. A girl joined Andy Bloser's household Saturday. R E Foot injured his foot helping fight the Weldon fire. Farmer boys acted like a fire company. George R Scott and wife with Charles Dickens stayed with C R Ramsey. Burglars sparkingly feared. locals loading revolvers, keeping dog indoors. They recently called on G T Hughes and Mr Beerbower.
An advertisement promises Acker's Foolish Remedy will stop coughing at night. It lists prices 10c 50c and 1 with sales by N. G. Woodward. The tone is a direct sales pitch common to period drug notices.
A German emigrant train passed Defiance on the Baltimore and Ohio when a woman in labor was brought to a nearby residence. She gave birth to a child, with authorities taking charge. The mother and child, named Youckob, will be cared for.
Noble Township reports very late oats sowing due to a backward spring and a month long suspension at the saw mill amid log shortages. Local workers change jobs, farms and barns progress, while social events celebrate Nettie Sanford’s 26th birthday with a lively, weather challenged gathering.
A list of property transfers across Defiance, Hicksville, Defiance County, and nearby areas. Transfers include 40 to 182 acre parcels and city lots with sale prices ranging from 100 to 25,000 dollars. Names include Karr Hill Bevington Squire Poorman Meek Snyder Neer Mavis Miller Schneider Flickinger Countryman Hart Frost Nichols Hill Aldrich Wilhelm Kunz Fracht Markley Phillips Dickey Edgerton Starr Overholt Foust Bruce Fribley Kimbel Spangler.
Bethel farmers prepare to plant corn as Bethel baseball players suffer a minor loss Saturday. Local grocer reports strong knickenback sales for fairs in Paulding and Defiance counties. Eugene Anderson of Columbus Grove visits Miss M. M. over the weekend. Rev. C W Hance fills pulpit at G R Mell’s church. Mrs. Ann Curtis of Florida visits Bethel friends. Grand jury reports no case in south Bethel shooting affray. Farmers complain of dry weather while local youths intoxicated Saturday night face warnings.
Winona attorney J A Tawny, after over three years using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption, calls it the best cough and cold remedy in the world. He notes it cures severe colds and relieves chest pain. Trial bottles are free at Colby & Scott's Drug Store, large size $1.00.
In Defiance County the interview scene stirs politics as Republicans clash with reporters and a slate of candidates emerges. For Clerk the field includes J. D Lamb S. M Cameron and Frank Farlow. Sheriff contest heats up as Charles Keffel Orlando Ewing Jake Karst Henry Wunderly and John Wisda vie. Prosecuting Attorney sees Winn as sole candidate while Enos faces opposition. Surveyor contenders include Thomas Wight and Mart Steiberger. Auditor Charles P. Titte fights Gorman Gurwell Hil and Haller. Recorder John Woods seeks renomination with Frank Knapp and Judge Greene facing J. B. Hootman in Probate interests.
Weather in Florida noted as dry with wheat showing effects. Local obsequies for Michal Rothenberg held at German Reform church. David Harley visits from Ottawa Kansas, travels to Kansas with Mrs Harley after short Ohio stay. Miss Phebe Taplon joins music classes. village school opened under W. E. Decker. Brubaker and Brubaker families discussed. measles present. New kitchen under construction. road scraper leveling streets. Parry fences old school property. Kensington painting designs offered by Miss A. M. Cook. Mother Richolt visiting Defiance. new arrival at Brubaker home expected to stay.
Prices listed include Wheat 90 to 3 percent, Oats He to He, Rye 2, Corn good Sic, Chickens 7c per lb, Ducks Se, Turkeys 9c each, Butter 1.5 to 1.0 per lb, Eggs 1 cent per dozen, Potatoes c per bushel, Clover Seed prime at 25.00.
Miss Berrick of Toledo opens a dress making room at C Weaner s on Fifth Street offering the latest patterns and styles and inviting ladies to call.
A fragment lists prices: granulated 9 cents per pound and Standard A Boas white Extra C 7 ne Extra C 16 pounds for one dollar. Also Honey Drip Syrup priced at 40e per gallon. Includes dealer Q FalRBANKS as the point of sale.
An advertisement asserts Electric Bitters cures kidney and liver complaints plus Bright’s disease diabetes and urinary issues. It claims rapid, permanent cures proven by thousands and guarantees each bottle, priced at 50 cents, sold by Colby & Scott.
The ad notes the creator of Dr Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup as the originator, touting it as the people’s favorite remedy for coughs colds consumption and throat and lung ailments. It lists prices of 50 cents and 100 dollars and credits Colby and Scott as sellers.
An 19th century styled advertisement proclaims a salve cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with piles cure guaranteed or money refunded at 25 cents per box, sold by Colby and Scott.
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