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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1879
Page
3
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A wide scan of local events and developments in Defiance includes court activity next week with a heavy docket, business reopenings, new plays at the Opera House, the Defiance Musical Institute opening July 5, and the Floral Fair upcoming. Other items note weather relief from rain, a local grocery opening, improvements on Holgate avenue, and ongoing municipal concerns from sanitation to safety.
Two town residents tried to pass a misprinted raised check at Booth & McCullough, admitting the act when confronted. burglars raided two nearby homes, rifling other sleeping occupants. The Hicksville fair officers are listed, and several marriage licenses issued. Personal notes cover local visits and upcoming civic matters.
Henry Scumicn, Sheriff, announces the May term of the Court of Common Pleas in Defiance county Ohio. Grand jurors named include Hahn Young Peck Westrich Hendersholt Spensler Porter Ort Zigler Swan Miller Preisendorfer Schwartzbeck Barney. Petit jurors listed include Greenler Travis Culler Egler Keener Carpenter Shultz Mix Grossell Gorgas Martin Langdon among others. Court begins May 12 at 10 o'clock A M.
Joseph Hughes, a Defiance drayman, and John Cline, a farmer near the Junction in Paulding County, quarrelled after a drinking spree on Fifth Street near Wolfram's saloon. Cline stabbed Hughes once in the hand and once in the left side with a pocket knife. Hughes remains critically ill. Cline fled, was captured, charged with stabbing with intent to kill, and held on bail. trial set for May term.
Cary and Carroll advertise daily fresh delivery of onions radishes and lettuce ensuring produce stays crisp and on hand for customers seeking regular supplies.
A tramp stole a pair of boots from Mr. Smith's shoe shop near Fifth street. He was ordered to leave town but returned and was later arrested after lingering near a lamp post by First street. Marshal Hepler jailed him, noting Defiance lacks a stone-yard to deter such acts.
Mrs. Jennie Grovener lies at death's door. Rev. Mortison lectures on church gossiping next Sunday at the church. Mrs. Osborne recovering after a severe shock from a thunderstorm. Mr. Q. Peck nearly burned out as his roof caught fire last week. Rev. Roeber returns to the circuit and preaches May 18 at Hill school house. A new hill near the sand hills spotted April 29. A son born to David and Martha A. Hill. A Watson family member wounded handling a revolver. John Limber is quite sick. mumps affect his public office and mood. He notes he would not have taken the office of Constable if life tenure were known.
From Evansport, the Sabbath school at M. E. church draws large attendance under Rev. H. A. Brown. The piece notes living old pioneers, their histories, and growth of the town along with opinions on educating Indians and promoting Americanization.
Our correspondent notes farmers sowing oats and preparing for corn, with fine grass and wheat growth. A girl born to Miss Annie Raidle in Charlotte, Michigan, is greeted by father Charley Wilson. Hen cholera troubles poultry. Mr. Colgan of Stryker preaches at Mount Carmel. Schwartzel School closes. Miss Laura Goddard leads pupils preparing for next Saturday’s exhibition. A. B. Sabbath school organized with Frank Goddard as Superintendent and a capable teacher corps. Lotan.
Milford state notes report dry roads improving, sowing expanding for a good crop, and calls to organize country Sunday schools. District schools resume and a “reserved corps” forms for teachers. Ditch maintenance near Clarkaville and road improvements are discussed with wishes for local prosperity and better school funding.
Emanuel Dean reports a horse injury, Henry Freece buys John Freece’s farm, B F Kintner bought a saw gummer to dress and straighten saws, Frank offers saw dressing services. GRUNT.
Assessor Dowe finishes his assigned work and accurately counts the township dogs. The column notes local governance details including school roof repairs, road ambitions, and discussions on purchasing another farm for infirmary use. It blends local humor, politics, and a lively cast of officials with a closing nod to Argyle.
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