City Officials Named in Local Notice
J. F. Deatrick, Mayor. M. B. Gorman, Clerk. B. F. Enos, City Solicitor. John Hepler, Marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Deatrick
M. B. Gorman
B. F. Enos
John Hepler
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14 May 1885
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Defiance County Express in Defiance, Ohio
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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1885
Page
1
Baltimore and Washington Express Local Time Note
Schedule snippet shows New York Line 10 23 PM Washington and Baltimore 5 59 AM mention. Baltimore express local time reference appears without full context or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington and Baltimore
Baltimore & A-Ha —— Express
Chicago
Chicago Mall
LOCA
Cece
Local notes mix farming, gas strikes, and city news
A busy Defiance column reports on a gas blow at Shelby at 400 feet, fresh Vienna bread at Baltimore Bakery, heavy Baltimore & Ohio freight traffic, and local residents such as Miss Lillian Gogis visiting. It notes sewer work on Hopkins street, breeding eel, and nearby political moves including a felony penalty law and a Decoration Day speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Vienna
Baltimore
Lillian Gogis
Childrens’ Home
City
Bud. Dyarman
Gertrude Shondel
Caeci Ia Maennerchor Society
Scott
Defiance, Co
Hopkins Street
Fourth Ward
Bryan
Lake Erie
Lima
Times
L. M. Murphey
Wauscon
Bishop Post
Erie Mills Expands With New Management Purchases Grains
Erie Mills under new management reports strong prospects as it buys 405 bushels wheat and 75 bushels corn this week while selling 195 bushels chop. Mr Wehrly is praised for his understanding of the business and agreeable dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Mills
Wehrly
Episcopal Visitation for Confirmation at Grace Church
The Right Rev G T Bedell Bishop of the Diocese of Ohio will preach and administer the rite of Confirmation at Grace Episcopal church on Friday the 15th at 7 30 p m The candidates for confirmation are asked to meet on Wednesday the 13th at 7 30 p m for final instructions All are welcome to hear the Bishop
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Bedell
Diocese of
Ohio
Grace Episcopal Church
Turnbull Aid Society Elects Officers for Next Year
The Turnbull Aid Society met in their hall Wednesday evening and elected officers for the ensuing year. President P. E. Helpman, Vice President Henry Thean, Recording Sec. George Mullencupp, Financial Sec. Jos. Lero, and Treasurer John Theaw were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnbull Aid Society
P. E. Helpman
Henry Thean
George Mullencupp
Jos. Lero
John Theaw
To Mackinaw and the Michigan Excursion Line
The warm season brings plans for excursions to Mackinaw on the Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Co. boats. Their ad in this paper promotes a pleasant and profitable trip to a cooler climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinaw
Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation Co
The Editor Reminds Readers to Pay Dues Promptly
The writer argues that a newspaper dun is not a blemish on a subscriber’s character but a publisher’s necessity. He notes many owe small sums and urges timely payment to cover expenses, suggesting readers should thank editors for patient reminders.
Local Improvements Highlight Wayne Street Property
The Bronson residence addition on Wayne Street will become one of the finest properties on the block. The German M E church parsonage foundation walls are set and framing advances. A new picket fence and row of hitching posts line the Lutheran church lot at Clinton and Arabella streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Bronson
Wayne Streets
M. E
Clinton and
Arabella Streets
Bevington Defense Prompts B&O Industrial Proposals
The issue prints Judge J. H. Bevington's denial of newspaper controversy and urges support for Baltimore and Ohio Railway inducements. It details half-rate freight and passenger terms for dwellings and factories, free care for households, and special deals for manufacturers and land projects. It also notes plans for a paper mill on canal property and a city bridge and road needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Spencer
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Newark
Grand Jury Reports on May Term Defiance County Court
The Grand Jury of Defiance County for the May term of the Common Pleas Court reports after four days of inquiry. They examined 25 witnesses, found one true bill, and visited the county jail noting needed repairs and cleaning. They urge whitewashing, better bedding, plumbing fixes, a faulty water closet, a burst overflow pipe, a defective steam radiator, and improved jail ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Sutphen
Defiance
Grand Jury
County of
Peter Gares
Local notes from the county a busy spring
The Moats household welcomes Godfrey Spicer a new farmer. Saul Sewell buys a $100 two year old colt. another three year old colt costs $115 from Jacob Frailey. Kockel and Kinsely to work the Hines farm. Adam Fair works for Henry Lipp. Miss Ella Palmer teaches the Lipp school. Miss Della Garver to teach Mock school. John Baker and Jennie Roush wed May 3. Olive Branch chapel hosts services May 24 and Mrs E Cuttler dies May 8 with funeral May 10. Levi Shoup builds fencing along the Hicksville pike. J W Sewell plans a new granary for Mr Quinn. Beware frauds the Dr Thomas Electric Oil advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moats
Godfrey Spicer
Saul Sewell
Farmer Center
C. Kockel
J. Kinsely
Hines
Adam Fair
Henry Lipp
Ella Palmer
Lipp
John Baker
Jennie Roush
Jacob Frailey
L. Shoup
Oak Grove
Father Thompson
Olive Branch Chapel
E. Cuttler
A. Robertson
Della Garver
Levi Shoup
Hicksville Pike
J. W. Sewell
Quinn
Flickinger School Opens with Miss Ella Palmer Teacher
In Belaware Township the Flickinger school opened on the fourth with Miss Ella Palmer teaching. Farmers busy sowing oats. Miss Hattie Borden from Darke county visiting. Preaching at Oak Grove chapel on the fifteenth at 10 am. Ella Palmer plans a Band of Hope in Oak Grove this spring. Corn planting delayed. Forepaugh to visit Defiance this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wandering Joe
Flickinger School
Ella Palmer
Frank Mays
Williams County
Hattie Borden
Darke County
Oak Grove
Defiance
Adams Ridge Items From Our Own Correspondent
News is scarce and farmers urged to sow oats early this spring. A birthday anniversary drew a concourse at Constable Seiberts. A lost pair of ladies gloves is offered for claimants. Local incidents include Eddie Higby’s arrest for killing Henry Davis's rooster and a court hearing with bond set at $200. Albert Frank leads Adams Township in tile planting plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable Seiberts
West Ridge
Joe Ex
Johnny Hornish
Eddie Higby
Henry Dravis
Higby
Squire Wisda
Peter Leithauser
Defiance
Ed. Conkle
Adam Clemens
P. Clemens
C. Welker
Adams Township
Albert Frank
Local Notes On Homes and Work In Brown Township
Father Kinner’s house nears occupation and bridge work continues on Witel ditch. Defiance guest G O Wellman visits J B Witel. Barn for C Breckler completed. Mrs Cleves improves slightly while Jacob Dean suffers diabetes. Doctors visit from Oakwood and Defiance. Budd sets up a saw mill for Brown Bros. & Warner. Mrs Carrie Frederick recovers from bowel illness. D W Cross buys Leather man farm in Brown township and moves in. John Alspack relocates to Harley place and plans a blacksmith shop. Wet cold weather dampens farms. Stover visits Beaver Dam. veteran of the 49th Ohio recalls Rocky Face Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Kinner
J.C. Randolph
Witel
Bee. Scott
Ed. Morris
G. O. Wellman
Defiance
J. B. Witel
H. Fredrick
C. Breckler
Jacob Dean
Sherard
Oakwood
Hubbard
James Eli Budd
Brown Bros., & Warner
Carrie Frederick
Bruce Warner
Vogle & Brown
Eitnear
D. W. Cross
Lafayette
Allen County
Ohio
Leatherman
Brown Township
John Alspack
Harley Place
Bethel Cross-Roads
Jacob Stover
Columbus Grove
Henry
Beaver Dam
Mr. Stover
Rockey Face Ridge
Georgia
Court dispositions show judgments and settlements through Thursday
Court records list multiple cases disposed or settled including judgments for plaintiffs in Kerr versus Krotz for 22494 with sale ordered, Michigan Mutual Life versus Bostieman for 2496.41 with sale ordered, and numerous other judgments, settlements, and continuances across a range of defendants and creditors in Norwalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Sawyer
Antoine Daoust
H. H. Vecke & Bro
John Knapp
Charles Engle
Elizabeth Betz
Caleb S. Rummel
I. M. Maxwell
Chase, Isherwood & Co
Wm. A. Miller
Jacob Deeg
Ezra O. Fox
Fox
Krotz
Thomas W. Kerr
Charles W. Krotz
First National Bank of Norwalk
John A. Foust
Case Threshing Machine Co
Frank M. Bereaw
Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co
Margaret Bostieman
S. M. Heller
Real estate transfers flood Defiance and Hicksville records
The recorder lists numerous deeds: John Hopkins to William Hopkins for 14 acres in Milford at 400 dollars, Smith Hires to Hugh Mills 91 acres in Farmer for 400, and many more. A Cleveland Press note comments Defiance should support its Daily Express to avoid its death and urges broad local patronage for both daily and upcoming weekly editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s Office
John Hopkins
Wm. Hopkins
Milford
S. K. Maddix
E. M. Meddix
Smith
Hugh Mills
O. N. Smith
L. J. Griswold
Mary J. Smith
Cyntha A. Hall
E. N. Stevenson
William Higgins
Hiram Hesford
City of Defiance
Ira E. Strong
Esther Parker
John Blos3er
Hicksville
Mary E. Ebert
Geo. T. Nichols
Delaware
Frank Speaker
J. K. Denmann
E. C. Canfield
Thomas Boyd
Highland
C. C. Eiser
John I’. Guy
Defiance
John Brechhill
Jessie Lambert
W. C. Holgate
A. M. Krutch
B. F. Southworth
Orpha C. Bowers
C. M. Jamehill
David B. Miller
H. C. Koller
Pertrude L. Frost
Daily Express
Cleveland Press
Evening Express
The
Daily
Express
Firemen’s Dance At City Hall Ends In Pleasant Night
The city hall event by the Fire department Thursday evening proved very pleasant. The best lady waltzer won a vase prize awarded to Mrs. L. K. Miller. Donated vases were from H. M. Sigler to the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Waltzer
Child Scalded By Boiling Water In Fourth Ward Incident
A reported accident in the fourth ward left an 18 month old child of Mr Kaney badly scalded after a kettle of boiling water toppled from the stove while the mother swept. The child has suffered spasms since Saturday with little chance of recovery.
Tannery Buildings on Jackson Street Undergo Major Renovation
The Jarvis brothers are renovating the old tannery on Jackson Street to store wool and yarn stocks. They are replacing roofs and siding to modernize the exterior and interior, aiming to turn the site from eyesore to a credit for the city district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
Messrs. Jarvis
Hicksville Notes Highlight Local Happenings
Hicksville sees busy Saturday as merchants thrive and wheat improves. G A R memorial service planned May 24 in the opera house with Rev. Barr delivering the oration. J H Calender buys Smith street lots to build homes. Schools close May 22. Local figures visit Evansport and nearby towns. Investments, remedies, and hardware offerings touted by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Bene
G.A.R
Opera House
G. W. Barr
J. H. Calender
Montpelier
Smith Street
Bunnell
Lee
Hicksville
Sheriff Wonderly
W. J. Henry
Mr. Fuller
Evansport
G. A. R. Post
William Scott
Bryan
Reason Scott
Williams Center
Luther Loveland
Hicksville Township
California
S. B. Kring
Greensburg
Ohio
Bro. Culley
Three Reasons to Take Hood's Sarsaparilla This Spring
The ad argues Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens the system, purifies sluggish blood, and will do more good now than at any time. It urges readers to take it in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
New Light on Consumption by Dr Kemp's Remedy
Dr Wagner Kemp introduces Kemp's Balsam for throat and lungs. The remedy is described as a remarkable compound that stops a hacking cough instantly. Sold by E. W. Bechel at 50 cents or 1.00, with a trial size free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Jones
G. W. Bechel
Wagner Kemp
Kemp
É. W. Bechel
France
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Clinton Streets
Woodmann’s Ding Store
B. L. Abell
J. M. Priesendorfer
U. N. Lewis
P. Ketteuring
Geo. Miller
G. F. Bohn
John Thien
Cyrus Eding
Adam Mineel
John Rowe
John Schneider
P. Simonis
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Lightning Express
Atlantic Express
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Sealatateas
St.Louis
Pacific Express
Voeeernts3d A.M
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Shelby
A. A. Aldrich
Mt. Carmel, Ill
Miller
Ohio Senate
Columbus
W. H. Handy
Wauseon
Lima Times
Maumee River
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Sol. Gissburg
Detroit
Andrew Szuer
Geo. M. Neelon
St. Catharines
Gsner
B. & O. Lave
Joss Levy
J. L. Bevington
H'cksville
W. N
W. H. Snook
Antwerp
F. F. Smith
Fotora
Sandusky County
P. Kettenring
Fort Wayne
Lallah Hague
Napoleon
Fischer
al l
Salman Ginsburg
J. H. Blackmore
Aurora
Ill
Chas. E. Miller
American Ticket Brokers Association
St. Louis
Marshall & Greenler
Karst
Grand Army
Wabash
Mallett Bros
Fort Defiance Hall
Amelia Brehm
Paul Brehm
Frank C. Culley
W. H. Evans
John W. Oldfield
W. B. Morse
White Pine
Nevada
D. W. Morse
Mr. Morse
Barnum
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Aid Society
Eiere Ives
Democrat
J. H Bevington
Drs Thomas Electric
Wabash Excursion
J. H. WaiTaker
Belaware Township
Adams Ridge
Arthur Anglings
Wm. A. Kehnast
Melissa Kehnast
Henry County
Bartlet Garber
Benjamin Hammersmith
Wilt & Brown
Jacob Karst
Snehl, Snyder & Co
William Guhl
Deloss L. Thomas
Christian Lindau
I. N. G. Woodward
Acker
N. G. Woodward
Switzer & Kehnast
M. L. Blair
Scranton
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Curtis Holgate
Jane B. Smith
George Richardson
Wéw
Philetus Smith
Bryan, Ohio
Berkshire
Poland
China
Lyman Hilton
Brunersburg
Kittner Bros
Naetas
Enry H. Drake
Mary Drake
Court of Common Pleas
County of Defiance
State of
Henry Drake
Henry H. Drake
Lhe
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Stacy, Adams &Co
A. Minsel
W.A France
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Switzer
Kelinast
Clinton Street
Spenal
Clinton St
Ron Beam
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Switzer & Keunast’s
Kittner
Clothiers
W. A. France
United States
Philadelphia
Wm. Clark
J.J. Miller
Schenditady
N. Y
York
M.D
Lewiston
Maine
B. E. Ottman
Albany
Hall
Syracuse
H. Dawson
Cambridge
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