Hicksville and Defiance gain and move lines in May
In a busy May period the Express News reports moves to the Holgate Potters and Tittle block with the newspaper office joining a growing list of relocated businesses. Court proceedings continue while a pail factory starts operations and Brunerburg Defiance ties up new plans. The town also notes weather harms crops, a high toned Perry Street wedding, a large Knight Templar showing, and various local visits, sales, and social events.
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Express
Holgate-Potters & Tittle
Grace church confirmation services postponed
Illness of Bishop Bedell causes Grace church confirmation services to be postponed until Monday evening the 14th inst. at 7 30 p m. Right Rev C C Penick Bishop of Africa will preach and confirm. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber
M. E. Church
Ayersville
Kate Wilson
Napoleon
Marie Roberts
Vennor
Findlay
Bedell
Grace Church
C. C. Penick
Africa
Record of egg packing by Richie E Foot at Farmer Center
Richie E Foot of Foot & Norway, at Farmer Center, packed 12 barrels of eggs totaling 75 dozen each in 114 consecutive minutes. Average 91g minutes per barrel. Two barrels packed in 815 minutes each. First barrel in 11 minutes, last in 9 minutes. Several witnesses observed, with A A Rice recording the times.
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Richie E. Foot
Foot & Norway
Farmer Center
A. A. Rice
Institute committee meeting at Sherwood in 1883
The Institute committee met at Sherwood on May 5 1883 with Dustin Huff Doud and Farlow present. Starr Dowell of Hicksville News won the printing contract for the programmes and the programme was to be printed by July 1 1883. F L Fortow presided with G W Dustin as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
Sherwood
Dustin
Huff
Doud
Farlow
Starr & Dowell
Hicksville News
F. L. Fortow
G. W. Dustin
Decoration Day Meeting Of G A R Ladies Committee
A meeting of the Decoration Day committee of ladies will convene at the G A R halls Saturday at 2 p m. The committee includes Mrs W S Hufford Mrs Hiram Hawk Mrs Gilbert Myers Mrs L W Richardson Mrs Peter Dickman Mrs A M Whit ney Mrs W S McClary Mrs Sol Deamer Mrs Henry Genrick Mrs Geo Mullenkopp Mrs J F Crandall Miss Dora Fisher Mrs Joseph Partee Mrs Wm Ralston Mrs Geo Deatrick Mrs T R Carroll Mrs Henry Kuhl Mrs J S Miller and Mrs Gro Hooker Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Halls
W. S. Hufford
Hiram Hawk
Gilbert Myers
L. W. Richardson
Peter Dickman
A. M. Whitney
W. S. McClary
Sol. Deamer
Henry Genrick
Geo. Mullenkopp
J. F. Crandall
Dora Fisher
Joseph Partee
Wm. Ralston
Geo. Deatrick
T. R. Carroll
Henry Kuhl
J. S. Miller
Gro. Hooker
Card of Thanks Provokes Reader Opinion in Tribune
A South Bend Tribune reader voices frustration at public thanks notices. The letter urges publishers to ban cards of thanks, arguing such notices aren’t fit for newspapers and should be kept private or charged for if printed.
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South Bend Tribune
Peak Sisters Entertain at Myers Opera House Next Tuesday
Peak Sisters entertainment arrives May 15 at Myers Opera House led by Terp sichory with Miss Nellie Moore. Rombay's Symphony performed by eight ladies with piano and violin under Prof. Gessner. Recitations by Miss Gibson and piano solo by Miss Nettie Hooker. Tickets at Colby Scott and G W Bechel drug stores.
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Peak Sisters
Myers’ Opera House
Grand Civil War allegory thrills local audiences at Myers Opera House
Bishop Post and G A R present a grand allegory of the late civil war at Myers opera house drawing large crowds. S J Muscroft of Mansfield wrote and owns the play from 1867 with Mart Howard role by Muscroft praised as perfect especially in the Andersonville prison scene. Allen Walker as Uncle Joe and S W Nieman as Frank Rutledge draw strong laughs and praise. Home talent performances by John Winn Major Rutledge K V Haymaker Farmer Howard and H S Bassett Harry Howard noted for solid portrayal.
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Bishop Post
Myers’ Opera House
S. J. Muscroft
Mansfield
Mr. Muscroft
Mart Howard
Andersonville
Allen Walker
Uncle Joe
S. W. Nieman
Frank Rutledge
John Winn
Major Rutledge
K. V. Haymaker
Farmer Howard
H. S. Bassett
Harry Howard
Ninth Annual Reunion of Ohio Veterans of Mexican War at Defiance
Palo Alto reports the ninth annual reunion of Ohio veterans of the Mexican war convened in Defiance on Tuesday May 8. About fifty veterans arrived, gatherings grew along streets and hotel lobbies, a noon procession to Latty's grove featured a clam bake for about one hundred, then a parade through downtown with Gessners Band Bishop Post and Patriarchs in attendance.
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Defiance
Palo Alto
Rock
Latty
J. F. Crandall
Third Street
Gessners
Bishop Post
Antwerp Post
G. A. R. Rocks
Clinton
Wayne
Court Record A list of common pleas case outcomes
Court records show judgments verdicts and settlements through the hour of press. Names include Josiah Kyle John Thompson Conrad Mohr William Hervey John Clum Grochner Redduson Caroline Rochford Henry Pratt and more with various outcomes such as judgments for plaintiffs defendants costs liens divorces and a criminal verdict with two year hard labor sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hervey
Peter Dickman
John Clay
Caleb S. Rummell
Eliff. Day
Henry W. Myers
John Clum
Peter Walter
Grochner & Redduson
Charles Nagle
Mary Nagle
State of Ohio
William Hall
H. Hardy
Ohio
Veterans Return to Clinton in Keepsake Opera House
Clinton hosts a Mexican veterans reunion at Myers opera house with 57 veterans from Mexico, 50 Bishop Post members, 16 Antwerp Post, and 30 Uniformed Patriarchs. Hon W D Hill delivers the day’s oration, praising veterans and recalling causes and results of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Post
Antwerp Post
W. D. Hill
Wm. Carter
A. P. Edgerton
Gessners
Clinton Street
Crosby House
Deatrick
S. T. Sutphen
Gen. Robertson
Association
Nellie
B. W. Slagle
Defiance Glee Club
Robertson
Denver
W. J. Walker
Toledo
Blanchard
Local Philadelphia Marriage Announcement for Dr Higgs Gins
A marriage is recorded in Philadelphia at the bride’s parents home with Rev S S Belville officiating. Dr F C Higgins of Defiance, recently partnered with Dr Scott, wed Miss Emma Belville Oat of Philadelphia. Friends extend well wishes for the couple’s life ahead.
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Philadelphia
S. S. Belville
N. J
M. E
F. C. Higgins
Defiance
Emma Belville Oat
Higgins
Scott
Platter Creek Palavers
From Our Own Correspondent George W Hanna returns from Michigan hale and hearty Wm Deveres improves his front by a picket fence Lincoln Greer goes to Wisconsin to work in lumber Elias Greek sells his farm to his brother and plans moving near Bryan He and Jennie Curtis wed April 18 by Rev H Brondage May happiness attend them Paul Kennel ran away east and married Elizabeth Lawrence Hapsry
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George W. Hanna
Michigan
Wm. H. Deveres
Lincoln Greer
Wisconsin
Elias Greek
John
Bryan
Elizabeth Lawrence
Hapsry
Buntsville Items From Our Own Correspondent
Roads are good and farmers begin corn planting. William Simmons praised for plowing. Elmer Newland noted for exceptional plowing. Mr and Mrs Teagarden visited Jacob Reams. Jacob Jacobs planted fruit trees on his new farm near Buntsville. A girl named B Scott draws crowds. A Buntsville merchant broke a colt last week. A new buggy hints at future buggy rides. Curious lambs and a lynx seen near the artificial river on Buntsyville’s green banks.
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William Simmons
Elmer Newland
Teagarden
Jacob Reams
Jacob Jacobs
Buntsvlle
B. Scott
Merchant of
Tiffin Township Items from Our Own Correspondent
E G Figley teaches Garver school in Washington township and Lydia Hanna teaches the Figley school. Orpha Miser teaches the Shellenberger school in Delaware township. Pain and Patt. Preaching at Olive Branch Saturday and Sunday. Myra Hanna teaches Spangler Dance at W P Sandford's Thursday night. A J Yarlett lacerated hand in his saw mill last week. Lade Hanna teaches Malcolm school and Nettie Hanna the Benner school in Washington township. Pollywog preaching last Sunday by the U B s next Sunday by the Dunkards and the 20th by Church of God minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. Figley
Garver
Washington Township
Anthony Hart
Orpha Miser
Shellenberger School
Delaware Township
Olive Branch
W. P. Sandford
A. J. Yarlett
Lade Hanna
Malcolm
Nettie Hanna
Benner
Dunkards
Church of God
Pain & Patt
Hicksville Items From Our Own Correspondent
Local notes report schools drawing to a close and many residents active in business and church. J N Blair works for Merrell Otis while John Getrost returns from the west. Church services, GAR meetings, road and sidewalk needs, and a raise in town life mark the week. Memorial services planned at Presbyterian church and various residents travel or relocate for work and summer plans.
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J. N. Blair
Merrell Otis
Frank Coughanour
St. Paul
Minn
Presbyterian Church
Sadie Henry
Western Normal College
Bushnell, Ills
Hicksville Offers Prospects and Local Charm
A town introduction praises Hicksville as a growing community with reputable businessmen, solid schools, multiple churches, and a friendly society. It notes a few saloons and a small mosquito issue in summer, inviting newcomers to locate there under guidance from Sheaff Goddard. The message speaks to Defiance County readers and ends with Nora BEng as the author.
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Ville
Sheaff Goddard
Defiance County
Hicksville
Nora Beng
Powell Creek Powders and Local Updates
The item notes grain barn nearing completion at Powell Creek Powders, corn planting underway, and Thomas A. Boyd teaching the Ski ver school for summer. Hattie Parker stays with Mrs. Aldrich in Defiance. Zimmerman to repair or improve the worst spots on the pike. George Sellinger logs 10k to 12k feet daily at his saw mill. W. O. Ernsberger not yet returned from Ohio trip. locals await well-boring plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. Q. Q. Crist Breckler
Thomas A. Boyd
Skiver
Hattie Parker
A. A. Aldrich
Defiance
Zimmerman
George Sellinger
Bethel Items From Our Own Correspondent
Bethel notes report Joseph Beall has a baby carriage. Nicholas Richlin visits the neighborhood while Wm Todd of Dashville Mich visits friends. Robert Phillips and Miss Allie Boden bender guest John Rickner and wife Sunday. Mrs Susan Johnson and daughter of the Center visit Mrs Ann Morris and others. Charles McCague builds a notable log structure amid talk of potential collapse. Frank Ferguson accidentally fires a gun indoors, shattering the sash. no injuries reported.
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Joseph Beall
Nicholas Richlin
Wm. Todd
Dashville
Mich
Robert Phillips
Allie Bodenbender
John Rickner
Susan Johnson
Center
Ann Morris
Bethel Corners
Ayersville Averages and Local Happenings Display
From Our Own Correspondent Farmers sowing oats and planting corn. John Allens move to a new house. A fire destroys John Burkholder's house. J H Miller returns for the summer. Mrs Round returns from Ohio. Reports Say John Henry Burke and Ida Drake wed. Ed Pavenmire and Fanny Smith marry with a large reception and serenade by the Band. May success to the newlyweds.
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F. M. Edwards
John Allens
Lon
John Burkholder
Graham
J. H. Miller
Hillsdale
Round
Morrow
Ohio
Mr. Boutell
Squire Farlow
John Henry Burke
Henry County
Ida Drake
Skunktown
Henry Bogers
Sherm Blanchard
E. D. Pavenmire
Fanny Smith
Loren Blanchard
Frank Blanchard
Minnie Blanchard
John Smith
Stewart Gaylord
A. Pavenmire
Will Snodgrass
Michael Rice
Albert Kusian
E. B. Smith
Fullmer Sisters
Amy Gaylord
Fannie
Michigan Mutual Life pays estate 5000 to Bauer heirs
Express reports initial error on a $5,000 policy payout to the Bauer heirs via Michigan Mutual Life Insurance of Detroit. A subsequent draft for $5,000 was turned over to guardian J. M. Preisendorfer, settling the matter. The notice urges readers to consult Michigan Mutual plans and mentions Dobins Electric Soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
M. J. Mooney
Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company
Detroit
Jos. Bauer
Sterling Western Company
Mooney
J. M. Preisendorfer
Michigan Mutual
Defiance Market Prices for Wheat to Wool
Prices paid by Wilhelm & Son this past week in Defiance O for grains and provisions. Wheat 1.01 per bushel oats 40c rye 50c corn 45c per bushel flour 6.50 per barrel corn and oats chop 1.25 per cwt mixed chop 0.35 per cwt corn meal 1.25 wheat bran 0.85 per cwt chess 0.25 per bushel small wheat 0.7c per bushel butter 11c per pound eggs 12c per dozen salted hides 0.7c green hides 0.5c number 2 hides 0.5c per pound potatoes 0.70 per bushel flaxseed 1.10 per bushel clover seed prime 5.00 per bushel clover seed No. 2 6.40 per bushel timothy 1.25 to 2.00 per bushel bacon side 0.15 ham 0.14 per pound beans 3.50 per bushel onions 0.75 per bushel salt 1.20 per barrel tallow 0.07 per pound shoulders 0.12 per pound dressed hogs 7.50 per head lard 0.12 per pound apples dried 0.07 per pound wool 0.20 to 0.35 per pound.
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Defrance
Wilhelm & Son
Morgan & Miller
Fruit and parasol sale at M. E. Heller & Co
Choice oranges at 25 cents per dozen lemons 20 cents a dozen parasols priced from 10 cents to 10 dollars at Krotz and Morse's and M. E. Heller & Co offer.
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Krotz & Morse’s
M. E. Heller & Co
Call and settle accounts with C A Flickinger prompt
Notice to debtors by T R Carroll requests all persons who owe money to report their accounts to C A Flickinger without delay. The item also notes a new line of ladies neckwear recently received.
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Colby & Scott
T. R. Carroll
Kuhl
C. A. Flickinger
Westward move offer for young physicians in Sherwood
I offer my brick residence in Sherwood for sale to a young physician entering practice. Eight rooms, good well, cistern, barn. Priced very low with easy terms. Enquire of Dr. C. M. Kyte, Sherwood, Ohio. 4w. Also ads for soda water at Baltimore Bakery and Silk and Lisle Thread Gloves from M. E. Heller & Co. 18tf.
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Sherwood
C. M. Kyte
Ohio
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Defiance County Express
Woodward’s Drug Store
W. E. Henry
E. G. Figley
Ollie M. Culley
Ass’t. Editress
Court
The
Brunersburg
Perry Street
Knight Templers
Mallett
Dan Lekman
Michigan City
Ind
Willie
Abbott
Newark
City
Defiance Commandery
Eagle Square
Charley Kettenring
Findlay Band Tournament Association
Noble Township
Col. Norton
New Moon
Levy & Ginsburg
Lill van Hyning
Chicago
Jas. P. Averill
Bee
Frank Birch
Sidney, O
Mr. Schoonover
Levy
J. I
Frank Levy
Nellie F. Tenzer
John F. Tenzer
Harry Noell
Harry
van Wert
Germania Singing Society
Blanchard’s Hall
Ed. Weisenburger
A. H. Bain
J. A. Orcutt
C. B. Squire
Cleveland
Myers
Defiance Water Works
Arcadia
Emanuel Koch
F. A. B. Lowe’s Dry Goods
Koch
Episcopal Visitation
Teachers’ Institute
Drummer Boy
Ohio Association of Mexican Veterans
Court Record
Common Pleas Court
Josiah Kyle
A. M. Anderson
John F. Thompson
Britton, Kerr & Co
Conrad Mohr
Peter Baker
Caroline Rochford
Herman Mink
Henry O. Pratt
Michael Hoeffel
A. J. Carpenter
J. H. Robertson
Frederick Wolsiffer
A. Lachapelle
John H. Mohr
Margaret Mohr
Levy Brothers & Co
John M. Hengstler
Ann Adams
Caleb Adams
Mary Jane Biglow
Thomas Biglow
Strong & Cheney
John Schneider
Robert Kepler
State of
J. H. Pratt
Frederick Young
Merchants National Bank of Desistance
Joseph Richter
Adam Wilhelm
A. J. Robertson
Sidney
James L. Smith
Edward Gohelam
Platter Creek
Buntsville
Tiffin Township
Lydia Hanna
Figley School
Lucy Todd
Cosgrove School
Myra Hanna
Spangler School
John Getrost
West Milford
I. Donafin
Henning
Delaware Bend
Eva Banks
Paulding County
Pleasant Ridge
Will Gingery
Garrett, Ind
Mr. Fritzcharles
L. O. Evans
Elmer
Aurora County
Dakota
Evans
Rev. S. S. Hyde
H. W. Hill
Rev. Hyde
A. Cline
Powells Creek
W. O. Ernsberger
Fairfield County
Charles McCague
Frank Furgeson
Life Insurance
Opera House
Dobins
Mee
Defiance Markets
B. B. Kinassary
Garfield Avenue
Flager & Watkins
J. P. Ayers
Russell House
C. S. Wettman’s
Second Street
Smira American Organs
Baltimore
Krorz & Mors’s
C. S. Wellman’s New Music
Post Office
Krorz & Morse’s
Epp
A. Strone
Jefferson St
J. M
M. E. Ryder
Fifth and
Wayne Streets
M. E. Heiter & Co
Hart Goops
Clinton & Fourth Sts
Rae
M. E. Heller & Co’s
Baltimore Bakery
Switzer & Kehnast
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