Early May moves and local notes in Defiance mix
May events and plans fill Defiance items with moved offices new blocks and social notices. The Drummer Boy plays and tours, English sparrows pest law repealed, Dr. Kyle sale ad, and Mexican veterans clam bake. People travel, horse trading, and politics surface in casual city items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Harley
M. A. Sumner
Cleveland
S. P. Shelly
Wyandotte
Mich
John Robinson
Napoleon
Colby & Scott
C. S. Wellman
Col
Mrs. Casebeer
Crosby
Toledo
Confirmation and preaching at Grace Church this Sunday
The Right Rev Dr Bedell will preach and administer confirmation at Grace Church this city next Sunday the 6th at 1030 a.m. and 730 p.m. The morning service will include the confirmation. All are welcome with free seating. Rector George S May. Also notes a surprise birthday for Dr L G Thacker on Jackson Avenue with gifts from doctors and druggists and thanks to Mrs Thacker for cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedell
Grace Church
L. G. Thacker
Jackson Avenue
Mr. Thacker
Viers and Hilton to Open New Grocery Store by the 15th
Viers and Hilton plan to open a new grocery store in the Potters and Tittle block by the 15th. Viers has long served as a clerk at Flickinger and Blair, while Hilton has ties with Zeller and Bruner plus Krotz and Morse. They are well known and expected to attract a large share of local patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby & Scott
Messrs
Viers
Hilton
Potters & Tittle
Flickinger & Blair
Zeller & Bruner
Krotz & Morse
William Ream
Bunteville
Dantsville
Oakwood
W. B. Scott
Wm. Ream
Thomas Sprout
J. Q. Gray
Peter Dickman
Express April Subscriptions Total Seventy-Two Months
The list records April subscriptions to the Express including old and new subscribers. Totals show thirty-one years and three months of payment amounting to $62.85 across names such as Frank Jarvis John Eagle Geo Holton J Dickman and Griggs & Co with multiple durations from 6 months to 2 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Hengieman
Frank Jarvis
John Eagle
Francis Jarvis
A Nicely
J Alvan Varner
George Holton
Geo H Holmes
J Dickman
John Tate
G W Deatrick
A Elkins
Charles Davis
Jas. Durham
J P Partee
April Marriages Granted by Probate Judge Greene
A list of couples approved for marriage licenses in April by Probate Judge Greene includes Mathias Burns with Sarah Spitler, John Hyde with Nancy Kline, Alexander Snyder with Margaret Alden, Albert G. Cronk with Sarah Metcalf, Adam M. Smith with Maggie Bauer, Gustav Mathaves with Mary Smith, John Breininger with Harriet Stewart, Mathias Ebert with Mary Creeley, Cassius Gault with Mary Jane Goings, William Behrens with Sophia Lang, Samuel Kintner with Mary Hane, Joseph Strole with Rebecca Karnes, Adam Ackerman with Anna Iford, Joseph Horn with Jennie Curtis, Charles Clement with Amelia Wrede, John Warfield with Julia Fowler, William Haley with Marian Slough, Adolph Wolf with Barbara Richter, William Kehnast with Frances OGeaser, Paul Kennell with Elizabeth Lawrence, Michael Hanely with Nelia Gessner, Adam Karnes with Sarah Musser, Lorandis Felger with Rachel Musser, Daniel Stuber with Carrie Vetter, David Lovejoy with Orphan Partee, John Zigler with Zella Bechtel, and Frank Fribley with Addie Ackerman.
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Greene
Mathias Burns
Sarah Spitler
John Hyde
Nancy Kline
Alexander Snyder
Margaret Alden
Albert G. Cronk
Sarah S. Metcalf
Adam M. Smith
Maggie Bauer
Gustav Mathaves
Mary Smith
John Breininger
Harriet
Mary Hane
Joseph Strole
Rebecca E. Karnes
Adam H. Ackerman
Anna M. Iford
Joseph A. Horn
Jennie Curtis
Charles F. Clement
Amelia A.wrede
John H. Warfield
Julia E. Fowler
William Haley
Marian Slough
Adolph Wolf
Barbara Richter
William Kehnast
Frances O’geaser
Paul Kennell
Elizabeth J. Lawrence
Michael Hanely
Nelia Gessner
Adam C. Karnes
Sarah E. Musser
Lorandis W.felger
Rachel E. Musser
Daniel Stuber
Carrie Vetter
David M. Lovejoy
Orphan
B.partee
John A. Zigler
Zella M. Bechtel
Frank C. Fribley
Addie J. Ackerman
Found Dead Near Tiffin River Tree Hidden Body
Remains of a man were found in tree branches over the Tiffin River near Asa Toberen’s farm. Only feet and hands remained visible, decayed beyond identification. 35 cents found. no letters or signs. Dog alerted family for two weeks. Coroner Aldrich could not determine cause or identity.
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Tiffin
Asa Toberen
Toberen
Aldrich
Drummer Boy at Myers Opera House May Seventh to Ninth
Local talent act presents Drummer Boy a late war drama at Myers Opera House on May 7 8 and 9 with a large cast including Farmer Howard K V Haymaker Martin Howard and more. Cast lists Confederate generals and civilian roles with reserved seating at Bechel's beginning Saturday at 7 PM.
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Myers’ Opera House
Two Reasons Why Defiance Should Have Water Works
The Defiance city council weighs a plan to spend 25,000 on fire protection while public opinion tilts toward a full water works system costing 60,000 to 75,000. The Express urges caution, noting current fire cisterns and engines may duplicate efforts and arguing for delaying this sum to fund a comprehensive system that provides pure city water for all uses and eliminates reliance on fire apparatus in future fires.
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the Express
Powell s Creek Powders from Our Own Correspondent
Sabbath School at Mt Zion meets weekly at 3 p m with organization noted. A marriage occurs last Saturday between James Davis and Eufemia Moyer. Temperance prayer meeting slated for Sharon next Sabbath at 4 30 p m. George Sellinger and wife visited Ridgeville. Elmira Wood of Dunkirk Ohio visits sister Mrs S O Mansfield. Karsner Bros rent 35 acres from O Mansfield to plant corn this spring. A local couple wed on chicken alley despite thoughts weddings waning. Farmers seek seed corn with old seed favored by many. TeLut TALe.
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James Davis
Eufemia Moyer
Sharon
George Sellinger
Ridgeville
Elmira Wood
Dunkirk
Ohio
S. O. Mansfield
Karsner
Powells Creek
Adams Ridge Items
From Our Own Correspondent Adams Ridge items note oats sowed, Arby Tubbs barn raised, Will Conn loses a mare last Tuesday. Six boys create a racket at a bel ling. A good wedding day last Thursday. Miss Belle Gleason visits friends at Tuntington Ind. Henry Van Duyne of New Jersey visits Mr Tittle. Louis Pillman of Kelden Ohio visits relatives. Miss Hattie Strong of Defiance teaches Conkle school. Martin Frank reports harness stolen last Monday night. Farmers set out fruit trees from Monroe Mich nurseries. Married Thursday 26th at the bride’s parents residence Wesley Johnson Ridgeville OH and Miss Eliza Tittle. Rev Pope officiating. Wishes for happiness. Locan.
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Belle Gleason
Tuntington
Ind
Henry van Duyne
New Jersey
Wesley Johnson
Ridgeville
Henry County
Ohio
Eliza Tittle
Rev. Pope
From Our Own Correspondent Plagues of crows and parsnips in Defiance area
A chunky local column reports a mix of small town happenings from Defiance and Buntsville including weather hints, school starts, church events, and visits. It notes garden pests crows targeting eggs, a grand parsnip weighing 14 pounds, new houses under construction, a shift to mason work, and various visits and movements among residents. The piece also quotes the Boston Advertiser on child home tasks and school workload guidelines, tying in local anecdotes with national opinion.
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Boston Advertiser
Morning duties cited as source of student reproach
The passage argues that a student’s preoccupation in the morning with certain tasks draws reproach from teachers. It suggests that giving home lessons contributes to this criticism and implies that teachers’ greater focus on morning activities could reduce the disapproval attached to the practice.
Local Nuptials Report From Adams Ridge and Evansport
Evansport and nearby towns record three marriages in late April and early May 1883. Wesley J. Johnson of Ridgeville and Elira A. Trtle of Adams township wed at home of the bride’s parents. Frank C. Frisley and Addie Ackerman, both of the county, married at the bride’s residence. Epson D. Povenmire and Frances A. Smith, both of Defiance county, tied the knot at Sherman Blanchard’s house near Ayersville.
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Adams Ridge
Sherman Blanchard
Ayersville
Ohio
Bo Doyers
Epson D. Povenmire
Frances A. Smith
Defiance County
Aldrich Family Father Dies at 86 in April 1883
Davin Anon Aldrich aged 86 years 4 months 6 days died on April 26 1883. He was the father of E F Aldrich and A A Aldrich.
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Davin Anon Aldrich
E. F
A. A. Aldrich
Defiance Market Prices for Wheat and Provisions
The Defiance Ohio market report lists weekly prices for grains and provisions. Wheat 1.07 per bushel, oats 40c, rye 50c, corn 45c, flour 6.50 per barrel, various chop mixes, meal and bran prices, and butter eggs hides potatoes flaxseed clover seed timothy bacon lard and dressed hogs values. Also notes dried apples wool and other staples with weekly corrections by Morgan & Miller.
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Defiance
Wilhelm
Morgan & Miller
Defiance store clears stock with intensive clothing sale
Local merchants announce a rapid sale of their entire clothing stock at cost. Buyers are urged to act quickly to outfit themselves cheaply, with Dyarman and Hitton at 62 Clinton Street leading the push. Also notices for summer hats at J P Ayers and music store offerings appear in the same notices.
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Northwest
Dyarman & Hitton
Clinton Street
Defiance
Ohio
New Lettuce and Peas at Parasols From 10 Cts To $10.00
M E Helier & Co advertise new lettuce and peas available at Parasols with prices ranging from ten cents to ten dollars. The notice emphasizes low introductory rates and broad selection.
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M. E. Helier & Co
French's Hair Goons Store Public Notice Quote
We have just received 18 dozen of our Original Make Coquetts and Water Waves at French's Hair Goons Store located at the corner of Clinton and Fourth Streets. This stock arrival signals new choices for customers in this period.
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J. M
M. E. Ryder
Fifth and
Wayne Streets
French’s Hair Goons
Clinton & Fourth Sts
Brick Residence for Sale in Sherwood by Doctor Kyte
To Young Physicians. I desire to go West, and offer my brick residence in Sherwood for sale. Eight rooms, good well, cistern and barn. Will sell very low and on easy terms. Enquire of Dr. C. M. Kyte, Sherwood, Ohio. Also brief notices of business openings and horse remedies appear in this column.
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Sherwood
C. M. Kyte
Ohio
Professions and Stores Move to New Rooms Nearby
The note says a person will relocate to rooms above Krotz and Orse's grocery once Express printing office vacates, for a fine suit of dental rooms. Also mentions M. E. Heller & Co's Silk and Lisle Thread Gloves catalog or listing.
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Krotz & Orse
Express Printing Office
M. E. Heller &Co
Baltimore Bakery Ice Cream and Rock Candy Cough Cure Ad
An old advertisement promotes Baltimore Bakery for 1911, offering Rock Candy Cough Cure and flame priced bottles, plus Mary Stuart Face Powder at 25 cents and Hall's Catarrh Cure at 75 cents. It also mentions G W Bechel selling these items and a brief note from John F Groty about illness and Bitters.
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Mary Stuart
G. W. Bechel
Also Mentioned on This Page
I Express
Woodward’s Drug Store
W. E. Henry
E. G. Figley
Ollie M. Culley
Holgate-Potters & Tittle
Benefit
J. F. Harmening
Steele Block
Hoeffel Bros
Fourth Ward
Second Street
C. Holgate & Co
Lillian Chase
State of
State Supreme Court
City of
Grace Harring
Bowling Green
G. F. Knight
Hicksville
River Bridge
F. A. B. Lowe
Third Street
Jefferson Street
Blanchard’s Hall
Germania Singing Society
Charley Daoust
Carthage
Burlington
Iowa
Jackson Street
Dr. Kyle
Hutchinson & Son
M. B. Gorman
McBroom
Kittner’s
Ed. Weisenberger
Abraham Shrimplin
Adams Township
Col. Casebeer
M. E. Heller & Co
Krotz Building
E.N. Lewis’ Drug Store
F. M. Thompson, Esq
M. E. Heller
G. W. Waterman
Charley Hague
S. Stormer
Baltimore Bakery
Col. Brown
Levy & Ginsburg
J. Jarvis
Frank
Kansas
The
B. B. Kingsbury
New Hampshire
P. M. Seiren
Fifth
Perry Streets
Pete
Fifth Street
Sturgis
Frank B. Ainger
F. W. Doud
Dakota
Stevens
Powell
Thacker
Stephen Shirley
Ketchel
Sheriff Foust
William Hall
Policeman Sharpe
Recorder’s Office
Peak Sisters
Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
Squire
W. T. Hill
Abell
Episcopal Visitation
George S. May
Tiffin River
Drummer Boy
Farmer Howard
K. V. Haymaker
Martin Howard
S. J. Muscroft
Harry Howard
Bassett
Johnny Howard
Howard Harrison
Farmer Elliott
Will Harps
Tom Elliott
Stanley Jones
Major Rutledge
John Winn
Frank Rutledge
S. W. Nyman
Fattie Smith
Will Helpman
Will Smith
Franz Ensign
Uncle Joe
Allen Walker
Col. Robinson
H. Kuhl
Howard
Jessie Oliver
Mart Howard
Ollie Culley
Jennie Howard
Via Bevington
Elliott
Mary Hardy
Rutledge
Hattie Strong
Goddess of Liberty
Mabel Caroll
Bechel’s
Water Works
Mt. Zion
Arby Tubbs
Will Conn
Noble Township Doings
J. A. Sheffield
Brunersburg
S. J. Colgen and Family
Newville, Ind
F. A. Goddard
Danville
Ill
Lumbly
F. C. Culley
Defiance Express
Sheaff Goddard
Lebanon
Zeno
Buntsville
E. A. Budd
B. Scott
House Foundation
Henry Hoover
Charlee
Leonard
John Bodenbender
Pat. Moore
Defiance Markets
Baltimore
Opera House
Dobins
B. B. Krnasezury
Garfield Avenue
J. P. Ayers
Russell House
C. S. Weeliman
Krotz & Morse’s
Krorz & Morsk’s
Wellman’s
Krotz & Morse's
Epp
A. Strona
Jefferson St
Krotz & Morse’ S
Krotrz & Morse’s
C. A. Fuckinger
T. R. Carrot
M. E. Herter & Co
C. M. Hagne
Peter Schlosser
Second and
Perr Street
Kuhn & Ulrich
Hague
DR. Myers
Hall
John F. Groty
Delphos
Grigg
G. W. Bechelly
Switzer & Kehnast
Flager & Watkins
Kuhl
Marohisi
Catholicon
J. B .Marchisi
Utica
N. Y
Mandrake, &c
Hood & C
Hood
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