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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1884
Page
6
This page captures lively locals chatter on fall weather, banners, bets, torches, and party boasts. It notes the newly elected Auditor W T Hill taking office, Susan B. Anthony addressing Toledo on the 17th, and calls to curb politics for a month while praising or lampooning Republicans and Democrats amid returns and celebrations.
The Ladies of the M E church express gratitude to Mr Frost for the use of his room last evening and to friends and the public for liberal patronage which enabled the society to liquidate all organ indebtedness and leave a surplus.
U B church friends hosted Rev W H Evans at G W Fuller residence. About 150 attendees met the new pastor, shared supper, and presented a substantial donation to support his work.
A correction states the young man found in Feindel Ham monds grocery Tuesday night was not taken to the lock up but sleeping in the store for a good reason and was not intoxicated. The earlier report was based on what was thought to be good authority.
Transfers recorded in the Recorder’s office include Lyman W Critchfield to Eliza Evans destination 80 acres in Maak price 125 dollars. Charles Miller to John W Gorman lot 8 in Defiance price 1200 dollars. J M Maxwell to William March 40 acres in Highland price 500 dollars. B F Rose to 8 P Rose lot 8 in Hicksville price 425 dollars. W A Neil to George Goder 160 acres in Farmer price 3200 dollars. Christian Shepratt to August Gutzweiler 50 acres in Noble price 2300 dollars.
Reported results show Defiance County totals for President and Vice President across wards and townships. The figures list candidates Beanie Raepean Adams Farmer Mark Noble and others with county totals 3288 votes for one side and 2184 for the other, including district breakdowns by ward and township.
Edited by Uncle Rolly. F M Wade and family moved to Paulding. The marmonial season opened. J M Morrs and Alice Hardesty first to take advantage of three more cases to be tried soon. Election day nears and Republican voters around Bethel urged to meet at Bethel school house to travel to polls. Mrs Mary Shaw visiting in the county. Bethel pulpit filled Friday night by Rev Bolduck of Payne Palading county. G R Mell of West Cairo, Ohio, pastor now in charge will be at hust the second and fourth Sunday each month. J H Rickser’s wagon incident ended with horse run away and damage to gate and wagon. Father William Smith died Sunday the 26th, age 80, funeral by G K Mell.
Fire discovered about 2 am yesterday at the Quincy Fairbanks grocery near the Odd Fellow block. Hundreds gathered on the street as a bucket brigade formed to the canal and extinguished the flames quickly. Fairbanks claims an incendiary started the blaze.
Mr and Mrs P P Culler and son Frank visit friends in Hamilton Indiana Clyde and Johny Norway have been sick with scarlet rash Mrs Jane Bercaw moved into Harvey Ames former house C 8 Everhart of Hamilton Ind visits his best girl It was Mr Taylor Cook who drew the ring not Mrs as last week Though there may be a Mrs Taylor Cookere long Mr and Mrs Allen McDonald visited Newville last week The Misses Nora and Eva Ramsey were on the sick list Abner Pollock and family of Georgetown were guests of C E Bercaw and wife Sunday
The article explains nutrition management for laying and nonlaying hens, warning against overfeeding and excess fat that harms egg hatchability and hen health. It advises varying diet with oats grass meat bone meal oyster shells and cooked vegetables, feeding at intervals, ensuring exercise, and using whole grains at night while reducing corn in summer. It emphasizes observable fowl preferences to adjust feed and to balance nutrients for laying hens.
Mr Loose of Napoleon visits town Monday while masons plaster Dr Cameron's house this week. Patton children recovering from typhoid fever. Shoups and Gunns seen in town. Elma Jewell heads to Indianapolis for winter with Trowbridge family. Shasteen hosts and families visit Pleasant Lake relatives as Jewell schools set November 10. Jacob Seiple greets old friends. new baby girl born to Jacob Seiple. Lubetskey and Sweigart in town. LaRoo and Cora of Bowling Green visit Shasteens.
Up to Monday the Common Pleas Court disposed cases including Gabriel Fish v Findlay Britton and others, Samuel Kinsey v Edgerton, Behm & Young v Dillworth, and DeAreus v Hartshorn. Decrees, notices of appeal, and sums found due were recorded. various cases continued or dismissed with defaults, findings, or security for costs.
A cluster of local items notes a horse death in Hicks ville township and a November triumph. J N Blair and A Roger head to Southern Kansas after visits in Defiance and Brunersburg, as Democrats chatter about unsettled times. Rev White delivers a youth talk on Your Choice at the Disciple church with a follow-up service planned, while Dr W A France announces Nov 11 and 12 visits at the Russell House offering free exams and vegetable remedies for chronic diseases.
In Buerros Ohio on October 8 1883 R Pengelly Co reports growing sales of Zoa-Phora with positive feedback. A customer notes it is the first helpful product in 25 years and others also commend its effectiveness. Distributed by ARQUHAR Bros and sold by Colby Scot.
Colby and Scott the Druggist provide a free trial bottle of Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup to each person suffering from coughs colds consumption or any lung affection.
Colby & Scott promote Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with a guarantee and free trial bottle. They highlight remedies for throat chest and lung issues while advertising related groceries and tonics at Krotz & Morse’s store. The ad emphasizes health benefits of Hoods Sarsaparilla and related products.
Defiance store advertises largest lamp lot now available at Krotz and Morse. Call and view. prices imply bargains. Also promotes Choice breakfast bacon 12 1/2¢, lard and chipped beef at 20¢.
A free distribution of Dr. Bosanko's Lung Pills causes a large crowd at Colby & Scott's Store. The popular sample is promoted as a remedy for consumption and bronchial issues. Regular sizes are priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
An advertisement extols Suter Glycerine as a sure cure for cuts bruises canes burns wounds and all skin eruptions. It promises satisfaction or refund at a price of 25 cents and lists G. W. Bechel as the seller.
Advertises a salve claiming cures for cats skin conditions and various ailments with a money back guarantee. Sold for 25 cents per box by Colby and Scott.
An advertising line extols Ayer's Cathartic Pills as the best purgative on land or sea, everywhere from prairie to city. It claims relief for slugginess torpid liver indigestion flatulency and sick headache, portraying the product as a sure remedy.
Time tried remedy markets Bigelow Positive Cure claiming it blends qualities of top cough medicines to cure colds croup whooping cough bronchitis and related ailments. One dollar per bottle with five free samples offered by W Bechels.
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