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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1887
Page
4
Defiance Ohio May 19 1887 public notice column notes office location at Clinton and Third Streets in the Defiance County Express with local business placement and street reference.
The piece notes Democratic and Republican maneuvering ahead of conventions in Toledo Cleveland and New York City. It discusses Powell Campbell Thurman and Foraker, liquor profits, Cleveland’s popularity, Hewitt ties, grazing land disputes, and a close New York election shaping the national presidential outcome.
The Mansfield Daily Herald reports at the Neil House in Columbus Captain W. M. Hahn of the Board of Public Works and other officials expressed unity in preserving canals for cheap transport and fair rates. The board pursues active repairs to boost efficiency and productivity of public works.
The Omaha Republican editorial notes William P. Bechel’s unanimous election as City Council president. It lauds his impartial, efficient leadership, quick decision making, and steady service, calling him a model chairman who will advance the city’s interests. Hurrah for Bechel!
Council met with President Miller presiding and all members present. They approved a building contract for engine house at seven dollars per square yard and street crossing work in Fourth and First wards. Sewer grants to Machine Works were approved and the gas contract discussed with Zigler and Knapp to explore feasible terms. Police appointments were decided, Jennings defeated, Sharpe tied, Richardson and Murphy confirmed, with Cantlon and Bohn seeking two officers.
St Paul M E Church led by Rev Lance offers 10 30 A M and 7 30 services with Sunday school at noon Special theme Sunday evening German M E Church under Rev Schwinn 10 A M and 8 P M services with 9 A M Sunday school Baptist Church with Rev Philips preaches 10 30 and 7 30 and noon Sunday school Grace Episcopal Church with Rev May holds 9 30 and 7 40 services all seats free Presbyterian under Rev Slagle 10 and 7 50 with noon Sunday school German Reform church without pastor 10 A M and 9 A M Sunday school St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Rev Deindoerfer 9 00 services and 1 30 Sunday school St Johns Lutheran Rev Zucker 10 P M preaching 1 30 Sunday school Ascension Day and Our Lady of Perpetual Help with Rev Kinkead Mass times Vespers at 3 St Johns Catholic Rev Jung low Mass and high Mass 10 geigek A M and 3 Vespers Benediction United Brethren Rev Evans temperance meeting Thursday night.
The G A R committee booked a special train from Defiance for the Steadman Monument unveiling on May 26 leaving at 7:00 A M and returning about 8:00 P M. Round trip is 1 25. Sixteenth Regiment Band will accompany the excursion and the Post urges all to go.
Local items note a new hose cart, a new sign at Shenfield’s clothing house, and plans for Rev. L. Roberts to address West Unity graduates on the 22nd. Other notes include purchases, theft, fire loss, and road improvement opinions from Lyman Lingdon advocating graveling and proper drainage to keep roads level.
Multiple Ohio papers report Defiance Express ownership transfer to Joseph Ralston and W G Blymyer taking charge of the job department W G Blymyer praised as a skilled printer and typographer with strong republican alignment and well wishes for the paper’s success
The latest drug line features Synvita Block remedies for diarrhoea flux cholera and bowel issues alongside Cough Blocks Worm Blocks Kidney Blood and Liver Blocks and Bitter Blocks for debility and blood impurities. Priced at one cent per dose these pocketable preparations promise refunds if unsatisfactory and are promoted by Geo W Bechel with Delphos Ohio as the source.
Eleven year old John Stair, son of D. M. Stair, suffered severe injuries after a bolt saw trapped his left arm, tearing it from shoulder to hand and tearing hip flesh. Doctors treated him at Steven's office and Powell Slocum then transferred him home near the B and O depot where his condition remained precarious.
Week ending May 17 1887 shows uncalled letters for Bauer Johann G Baringer Levi Degler Emanuel BE Silism John Griffis H J Heuaker Nettie Hopkins FE M Hastedt Heinrich Johnson John Lawrence Chas A Mason Mrs W H Montaza Miss Joe Persons calling for above letters please say advertised. Joan M Henestier P M Rush A J Ronson Dan Rieker Anna D Sameth Mrs Mattie Simmons Mrs Anna Seung Co Watson John weet John T Wise Mrs Sarah
Frank and Jay received an order from Hicksville Tuesday evening to furnish a bouquet for commencement exercises in Angola Indiana. The bouquet was completed and delivered at five o'clock Wednesday morning. This is quick work, which they are always prepared to do.
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