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Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1878

Page

3

Defiance News Briefs Report Local Events and Notices

Local notes cover Harney Brothers selling goods, Gipsey camp visitors, Assessor returns, Defiance National Bank actions, non-competitive pricing, Kittner’s crowding Saturdays, and a council extra session. Other items mention B&O time card, a shooting incident, wind damage to stores, new jewelry at Sumner, Red Ribbon Club rooms, and defenses for local events and festivals.

National Bank Saeger McKelvey O. F. Bowman Keystone Block Sumner

Local News and Personals Briefs

Mr Perry Harley has been in New York this week buying goods. Mr Mace Long of Ft Wayne lectures at the Opera House Sunday evening on temperance. Mrs Kie Numan is visiting friends in the Southern part of the State. John Enright Esq a Toledo policeman was in town Tuesday seeking wanted parties but they were not found.

Perry Harley New York Mace Long Ft. Wayne Opera House Kie Numan John Enright Toledo Edgerton Holten L. A. Bliss & CO

Granted Teaching Certificates From May Eighth Exams

The Board of Examiners of Defiance county granted teaching certificates to W. W. Haff Callie Capper Ellen Deepe Mary Goddard Rhoda Holtzel Maggie Holtzel Sarah Spitler Rebecca Heatley Dora Miller at the May 18 examination. A tragedy at Edgerton reports burglars shooting a man dead in his home and escaping after ransacking the house. no arrests yet. The Temperance Club room in Ralston's block is praised as a neat, inviting space for young men to read and talk, with assistance from the Temperance Christian Association and Red Ribbon Club.

Board of Examiners Defiance County W. W. Haff Callie Capper Ellen Deepe Mary Goddard Rhoda Holtzel Maggie Holtzel Sarah Spitler Rebecca Heatley Dora Miller Temperance Club Ralston Temperance Christian Association Red Ribbon Club

Special council meeting on May 20 includes sidewalk project

May 20 council session chaired by Mayor W C Holgate. Members Greene Schultz Widmer Haller Blanchard Schlosser present. Committee granted time on John Karn road sidewalk. street work mostly completed except Brunersburg road culvert. McConkey $20 honored for past night watch duties. Sewer and drainage projects discussed with estimates and bills. Wabash Railroad sidewalk to Brunersburg bridge to be arranged within ten days. Adjourned to June meeting.

W.C. Holgate Greene Schultz Widmer Haller Blanchard Schlosser John Karn Brunersburg Road J. Ralston’s McConkey S. Wright Clinton Street Coeran Williams Street Holgate Avenue Wabash Railroad

Council blamed after dumping city filth on streets

A reader derides a city council action where catch basins were cleaned and the resulting debris dumped onto main streets. The critic calls for prosecution or removal of Supervisor M Schultz, arguing the act risks public health and shows lack of common sense. The letter urges citizen protest if officials do not act.

M. Schultz Schultz

Mrs Amanda Griswold Died in Defiance County Ohio

Amanda Griswold aged seventy nine died April 10 1878 in Farmer Defiance county after a life spanning New York Geauga and Lorain counties. She left twelve children eight living seven at her death and faced widowhood with steadfast faith and duty. Her last words to children were be ye also ready and her long life is described as a mission completed with faithful service.

Farmer Defiance County Ohio Amanda Griswold St. Lawrence County N. Y Geauga County Lorain County Luther Griswold Church Earth Mother

Local Briefs From Hicksville Area Update

From Our Own Correspondent C T McCanley and wife moved to a new home near Hicksville. George Partee plans to rebuild after his house burned last month. John B Cameron, whose home burned in March, also plans to build again. Samuel W Tarr of Washington township suffers with heart disease. Miss Louisa J Hatfield at John F Partee's attempted to drown herself in Been Creek last Thursday but was rescued by Alex Partee. She vows not to try again for a century. Uncle Sam.

George Molhart Mark Township Kuhl C. T. McCanley Hicksville George Partee John 8. Cameron Samuel W. Tarr Washington, Township Louisa J. Hatfield John F. Partee Been Alex. B. Partee Uncle Sam

Wheat heading and cold for corn and vegetables

Our Own Correspondent notes wheat trends and cooler conditions for corn and vegetables. Local residents B Hilton and L Langdon add to their homes exterior, while a boy suffers a cut from a large fish hook after a Tuesday incident. Ackerman of Delaware Township buys property and Brininger repaints his house in Argyle.

B. Hilton L. Langdon Jerry Brown Dr. Elder Kidder Clinton Street Satan Mr. Ackerman Delaware Township Jacob Brininger Argyle

Springtime notes and Decoration Day plans in Evansport

Bright braids of sun and rain lift fields as spring returns. Evansport residents hold Decoration Day prep at the School House with R. B. Cameron chairing and T. H. Kintigh as secretary. Committees include speakers, music, flowers, and finances under J. S. Cameron and James N. Replogle. Band called to adjourn after "Red White and Blue" as plans set for May 27.

Fred John Messrs. Heikes Blue Hill Tippecanoe City Evansport R. B. Cameron T. H. Kintigh M. C. Cory J. A. Yeager H. C. Ferris J.s.cameron J.H. Replogle Callie Fribley Ella Ashbrook Della Ackerman Belle Bennett Callie Yeager Mary Replogle J.S. Cameron James N. Replogle Marshal John S. Cameron Nickolas Nickelby

June corn planting and local notes from Our Own Correspondent

Farmers plan June planting with early seeds that rotted some. Mrs. Oliver Farnsworth visits Bloomville. Insurance and sewing machine agents abound. Ned remains a poor relative. Laura Johnson teaches Clarksville and Aggie Stillwell nearby. Milford Center reopens a Sunday School with new officers. Political shifts mix Republicans and Democrats over school board religious-use issues. Abbot arrested in Holton murder case. attempted lynching halted by police. Nep. MpPPErs.

Oliver Farnsworth Bloomville Ned Nina Laura Johnson Cicero Clarksville Aggie Stillwell Milford Center George Carey James Seevers Jacob Fitzcharles Mona Gingry Calvin Casebeer Abbot Holton

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