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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1884
Page
3
The piece notes June tax due reminders, local oddities and happenings from Hicksville to Defiance, mentioning court attendance, new hotel opening plans in Hicksville, decoration day events, and a flood of short items about businesses, roads, rail lines, and local politics.
Saturday afternoon incident described as a chaotic scene at the newspaper office. Compositors hid behind cases, the editor vanished, and the editress faced a terrible calamity alone. Publication notes she has not revived yet, though recovery hopes exist.
Fourteen acres in East Defiance once part of the Landis estate was willed to Mrs Kahlo for life with reversion to heirs. Years of sales by Kahlo and her children revealed imperfect titles, prompting a new survey and the issuance of fresh deeds to be signed by Mrs Kahlo and all heirs.
Joseph Haight of Jewell, owner of a dry goods and grocery store, left his home with about one hundred dollars for a Defiance trip to transact business and never returned. Friends and family describe him as steady. speculation ranges from mental distress to foul play, with no trace found since his departure between 9 and 10 a.m. Tuesday. His wife, mother, and brother await word as investigators pursue clues from Defiance and Jewell.
Proceedings of the May Term list cases disposed by 2 pm. Several actions include settlements, judgments for plaintiffs, and continuances. Notable items: Humphrey vs Blanchard settled. Schmidt case overruled. multiple monetary judgments and payments ordered. numerous property transfers and liens noted. state cases arraigned with pleas not guilty. several divorces and costs awarded.
The C L 8 C Chatauqua Circle gathered at Rev B W Slagle’s residence discussing essays on Charlemagne French Revolution and Napoleon Bonaparte. The group of 25 meets biweekly for literary and scientific improvement. Mrs Carter plans San Francisco trip with Cameron family. Missing man Haight from Jewell remains unlocated and unexplained. Western Ohio and Northern Indians Normal Music school to present The Creation closing concert July 31 August 1 at College of Music July 8 August 1.
Defiance Commandery No. 30 E T observes Ascension Day May 22 with 2:30 pm services at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. B. W. Slagle and Prelate J. J. Greene. An evening knightly reception at the Commandery Asylum will follow, with multiple committees named for arrangements, invitations, reception, decoration, banquet, music and service.
The name is familiar across the United States as the originator of the Dr Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup. It is touted as the people's favorite remedy for coughs colds consumption and all throat and lung ailments. Prices are 50 cents and 100 dollars and are sold by Colby Scott.
Mrs C R Ramsey begins a three week visit to Leipsic Lima Wapakoneta and Findlay Ohio S Yeagley of Newville Ind visited with Farmer friends Henry Reed is sick George Mitchell West Buffalo visited F J Spangler There was an exhibition at Melburn and Samuel Knight returned to Oregon with nephew L Knight Miss Smith Edgerton was guest of Miss Clara Richardson Emma Poorman was in the neighborhood I M Welker cream gatherers daily rounds cheese factory starts today Jesse Miller bought a new carriage Andy Crowel opened a new house with a dance Fly time reported Mrs C Krabill and daughters returned from eastern trip Mankins showman failed to draw full tent Club dance attracts Farmerites House cleaning last week
To Colorado or New Mexico for pure air is a mistake. Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup is recommended for all stages of Consumption and related ailments. It relieves coughs colds bronchitis chest pains and other primary signs. Price 50 cents and 1.00. Sold by Colby Scott. FOR SALE Twenty five good South Down sheep and a few grade steers. Enquire of E. F. Aldrich. Farmers urged to take butter and eggs to get fair value. n21 w2
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