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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1883
Page
5
Napoleon editorial page items cover public notices births weddings and society chatter. Highlights include pensions and salaries discussion Hancock county wool growers group updates on a Wabash pay-car route tax levies 1884 forecasts and local commerce notices.
A Tuesday morning explosion shook the Switzer and Hebnast hardware store cellar after a gasoline can top was left off, allowing vapors to rise to a furnace. George Switzer, alone in the building, rushed into the flames, capped the can, and escaped with minimal fluid, likely preventing a major fire.
Wading in mud is now a pleasant life aspect as Chariey Wade plans to attend Defiance high school this winter. Notes report on local residents including John Moore’s house with an octagon window, Christ Breckler roofing his barn, and W. Welty moving to a farm near the church. Malachi Berry and wife visit, George Morris and wife celebrate a lullaby baby, and Mr and Mrs P. G. Hoeltzel mark their golden wedding on October 27 1852 with many descendants present.
A Defiance machine works remodeling a two story brick building at Third and Perry into office space. The President’s office, secretarial suite, large fire proof vault, and sample room display machinery from acorn to elephant weight. A reading room on the second floor fronting Clinton Street offers access day and night for staff, with an emphasis on culture and study.
The city laments two unfinished approaches the Ayersville road and the Ottawa pike each missing about two miles. Ottawa pike gap near E L Aldrich's should be fixed quickly while the Ayersville segment lies in Richland township after Defiance vote defeats. Citizens urge city funds or new plans to finish both roads to restore trade flows. Also notes a political toast praising Columbus, and a theft by feather renovators. A Milan resident, William Cleland of Milford township, died after a coupling incident in Denver, Colorado.
The rollers used on the Express were bought last spring and have worked continuously on our Campbell press printing this and two other papers. They have never been washed and always show a clean tacky surface, delivering good work. The rollers were cast in Chicago by A N Kellogg.
Hicksville and Farmer townships approved the road improvement proposal while all other townships rejected it by strong majorities. The vote occurred under a unique election law, and any township voting no again will require a special law before another vote can take place.
Marriages reported from Ridgeville Corners include Charles R. Fetzer and Lissie A. Reynolds wed at the bride’s father J. E. Reynolds home with Rev. Jackson I. Pope officiating. Also Thomas L. Hawkins and Mary Waldner tied the knot in Ridgeville on Oct 22, and Joan W. Whitney wed Laura F. Warren on Oct 30 with Rev. B. W. Slagle presiding. Local ad notes no price change for fresh roasted coffees at F. Krotz with varieties listed.
Local notes report booming business as stores buy country produce and local leaders plan moves. Harrison Rock dubbed a boss barber after a requested send off, while W E Doud to teach grammar school and Fanny Vanmeter to lead primaries this winter.
J P Dicken is again on the sick list as Evangelists 11 M Willis and wife recoll recolling a protected meeting at the M E church. K McFarren the veterinary surgeon leaves for Massillon on business and will be away about two weeks. Rentals offered: a large front room on first floor and a second floor room, both furnished with board if desired. John Davison advertises Francis Street rooms. The piece notes civic optimism, Democratic Prohibition tensions, and predictions for 1884, plus health and social updates. Mrs Chas Hollinger and son George return from Clarksville. Daisy Hooker Comedy Co. entertain Hicksville theatergoers. Chas M Fisher joins Delta Avalanche’s staff. Gherkey stocks dry goods, boots, shoes at corner store. Switzer Bros. kitchen supplies and weather strip promos. Flager & Watkins advertise grocer goods and new stock in Krotz block. Potatoes and vegetables in stock. Mrs Mary Morrismith returns home from near Hicksville. An excursion to Harrisonburg VA is planned for Nov 13 with round-trip tickets around 16.35. Pleasant Ridge Debating Society to discuss a new question.
In Defiance Ohio November 1 1883 Wilhelm & Son set weekly prices for wheat 1.03 per bushel oats 32c corn 55c per bushel flour 5.80 to 6.20 per barrel and assorted chops meal bran and seeds. Provision market lists chickens 5 6c ducks 7c turkeys 7c butter 10c eggs 20c per dozen salted hides green hides bacon sides 15c hams 12c beans 2.50 per bushel onions 60c per bushel flaxseed 1.15 clover seed 4.50 to 4.30 Timothy 1.25 to 1.50 lard 10c dressed hogs 6.00 per cwt apples wool and other staples also priced.
A vintage ad extols Hop Bitters as a universal cure for sickness including Brights disease liver complaints rheumatism and menstrual issues. It claims renewed health for all ages and social ranks urging use to treat nervousness debility and urinary troubles. It also mentions a nearby Century Square Coal Store via Switzer Bros at 444.
Trade immense and still increasing on the White Star Roller Flour at Carroll & Co. View the new line of Choice Goods and Chamber Sets now arriving.
In Allen County September 18, Putnam County September 9, Auglaize County September 12, Mercer County September 23, and Shelby County September 11 are cited for upcoming events or notices. The fragment lists several county dates without additional context or details.
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