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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1884
Page
3
A long column of Defiance and nearby towns items covers new banks and stores, saloon openings and closures, personal notices, truants, and plans for approaching events. It notes local improvements, public meetings, attacks on taxation, circus tours, and a wave of civic concerns with a mix of humor and admonition.
The index lists licenses granted in April 1554 by Judge Greeve including Hiram J Nye with Mary C Ames John A Simmons with Mary tel Chars F Niman with Adda Bowen George A Thompson with Rosanna Deardor G F Balske with Lizzie Keller W Blakesly with Ada Schooley Tobias Hohr with Elizabeth Seeger Wm Livergood with Louisa Handel and Henry Sass with Nathalie May.
The Crosby House Friday last added a new feature in its management by forming a partnership between Capt. Field and Wm Kirtley. Kirtley formerly clerk under J E Cavebeer and later with Russi, brings hotel experience and popularity to attract public patronage.
National Wool Growers Association holds a meeting in Chicago on May 19 1884. The B and O R R offers round trip tickets from Trans Ohio Divisions principal stations at one fare. travel allowed May 17 18 and return by May 24. Inquiries to B O R R agents or W E Reppert Columbus Ohio.
The Republican central committee met Saturday and elected K. V. Bamaker as chairman and J. P. Cameron as secretary. It then filled vacancies across wards and counties, naming Adams John Davison. Defiance J. P. Cameron. 1st ward W. H. Hutchinson. 2d ward BR Carroll. 3a W. Bilton. 4th G. W. Killey. 5th F. J. Shead. 6th K. V. Haymaker. Delaware Orlando Coffin. Farmer Alexander M. Angl e. Hicksville W. J. Henry. Highland E. B. Mix. Mark Geo. Holton. Milford E. QO Stone. Noble H. R. Haller. North Richland CO A. Woodward. South Richland Nossinger. Tifin J. O. Wisler. Washington William Donely. Executive Committee: K. V. Haymaker, J. P. Cameron, W. Hilton, F. G. Brown, F. C. Culley. Also noted Ketchel's Dining Hall offering warm meals at 25 cents.
A Toledo meeting of the Sixth District committee debated delaying the convention. Heller and Reese supporters alleged Hill’s aim to fix Septem ber 4. Defiance and Putnam reps refused to attend. Ottawa and Van Wert calls were published for September. The dispute risks dual conventions unless Hill concedes to June.
A prominent young man visits Emma's home repeatedly to seek her hand. Emma's mother confronts him, asking if he truly loves her daughter and warns that frequent visits without commitment will stop. The suitor admits strong feelings and devotion to Emma.
Hicksville items note Amos Warner’s wind pump addition, Miss R Ella Horn’s Wisconsin visit, and teachers Eva Wonsettler and Lillie Gorgas in town. G A R preparations for Decoration Day, wasteful mischief on Seth Scott’s house, new hotel saloon rumors, travel to Kansas for Amanda Keer, and various townsfolk moves and comments.
A Napoleon jail scene depicts Wesley Johnston, condemned for the Williams family murder, facing three weeks to live. He shows calm faith, recites Bible verses, and hints at a confession to a reverend visitor. He rejects life imprisonment, saying he would not want to live a year ago for any reason. Nearby, an advertisement notes Ketchel's coffee urns offering hot coffee opposite Stone Front.
Sherwood merchants report healthy activity with next week's start on the M. & O. R. R. project. Prof S S Ashbaugh visited on business last week. Geo Brenner opens a new general store in Miller Rock building with dry goods groceries boots and hardware. Dowd, ex Sherwood schoolteacher, joins as clerk.
Oscar Tharp praises oats field while a new schoolhouse is planned for District 10 this summer. Thirty votes were cast for the schoolhouse election. Teachers and locals such as Eva Johnson receive birthday tributes from Farmer district pupils.
City council session approves street scraper purchase and bids for sidewalks. A. B. Woodruff’s police appointment fails 5 to 5, while Charles Desgranges is confirmed for policeman in the fourth ward. Other actions include street repairs, a bandstand grant, and new city building committee appointments.
Mrs Emma Schlach of Milwaukee visits. Flora and Laura Norway depart for Chippewa Falls for six to eight weeks with their father to Chicago. Blosser brothers buy a new wind mill. George R Scott and wife plan Michigan trip to visit his brother. Mrs George Bercaw moves into George Scott house. Mrs Wilbur Johnson birthday surprise from her scholars. Mrs Samira Gibbons visits friends nearby. Nora Clemens of Williams Center visits Mrs Dr Sager. Mrs Newton Richardson remains poorly. Plans to go to Michigan once Mrs R recovers. Rev P J Spangler preps to root his barn. Hicksville men ride to Fry home. horse bolted to Mark Center. no serious damage.
The familiar name of the remedy Dr Bosanko Cough Lung Syrup is cited as the people's favorite treatment for coughs colds and throat lung ailments. It is offered at 50 cents to 100 dollars and sold by Golby Scott. Also advertised are 1 500 pickets for sale cheaply and a long contact by C A Frickincer.
S. H. Barrett & Co. presents a grand New United Monster Rail road Show described as a school of object teaching with living animals and art objects. The piece extols the show’s moral aim and compares it favorably to all rivals, noting an exhibit in Defiance on May 13.
A regional adclaims Electric Bitters rapidly cure Brights Disease diabetes and urinary issues and purify blood by acting on diseased parts. It touts thousands of cures and urges purchase at 50 cents a bottle through Colby.
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