Bechel's displays finest wallpaper patterns in town
Notices warn debtors to call at L A Bliss office near the gas works and settle promptly to save costs. Paul Finger the grocer plans a bakery extension with fresh bread and cakes for sale. 5000 stave bolts wanted at Mark Center Mill with cash paid on inquiry. Heller and Waterman offer boots and shoes, cloaks, dolmans, window curtains, and fixtures including Becnel's stock as the largest in Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Bliss
L. W. Blss & Co
Paul Finger
Mark Center
Becnel
Defiance News Roundup of Local Elections and Events
Local notes from Defiance report campaign activity and political bids for November. Highlights include Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Opera House, new delivery wagon for Cary & Carroll, progress on the Presbyterian church remodel, machine works moving to a new building, and endorsements for the mayor. The Ex press gains new subscribers amid party campaign talk and a safety note on street crossings. A fireworks mishap injures a covered wagon during a street scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Tom
Defiance Machine Works
Brunersburg
Express
Cary & Carroll
Defiance
Opera House
Mason & Morgan’s
Garfield
Arthur
Ayersville
Independence
Clinton and
First Street
Gessner
Clinton Street
Holgate Avenue
Republican Party
Defiance County
Colored voter disputes party claim after Garfield vote
A. West states that in the 1880 election he did not vote the Democratic ticket but supported General James A. Garfield. He urges other colored men to follow suit and vote Garfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Garfield
Alexander West
Timber gangs operate in Defiance harbor area
Two men hired by Chas Glade of Defiance are removing ship timber in the locality. Their activity keeps business lively and indicates ongoing timber handling in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Glade
Basiness
JamBo Hanovy
Mud Returns as Weather Impacts Local Circuit Meeting
From Our Own Correspondent mud has appeared again and geography notes a missing stone pike. Miss Emma Lehman teaches in Fred Koons' district. The first quarterly meeting of the circuit for this year will occur next Saturday and Sunday at this place. Miss Minnie Leonard of Danville Indiana visits Mr Langdon's neighbors. John Haller left for Valparaiso last Wednesday to attend Normal school for an extended period.
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Blymyer
Henry Fost
Germany
Harley Bros
Third and
Jefferson Street
Brice Hilton
Fiora Reid
Potters
Orpha Miser
Fair Ground
Orpha Sanford
Langdon
Nettie Bridenbaugh
Mud Creek
Teachers Association of
Defiance County
F. A. Goddard
Mary Haymaker
Minnie Leonard
Danvillle
John Haller
Valparaiso
Geo Keller
Jesse Boggot
Red School
A. Whitcom
Aaron Neiswender
Ditto
Scott Yearlet
Millison
James Severs
Hicksville
H. Irish
Illinois
Ethan
Harry Bevington
Flora Coy
Newville
Winster
Edwin Carey
Wisconsin
Moors
Bryan
C. J. Bevington
Abe Biglow
Curtland
Lira
Ohio
Mary Castella
Alice Hanser
Elliott
Stafford
Erie
Penn
Sue Carpenter
Goddard
William Conn
Pleasant Lake
Ind
Charley Biglow
Farmer
Frank Metz
Michigan
Chicago
Jacob Schwartzel
Toledo
Peter B. Bee
Peter
West Ridge
Sophy Bahrens
Frank Bessling
Henry County
N. B
Hancock Club
Adams Ridge
John’s
Local notes and upcoming school and building updates
Frank Mason and Riley Fetters are on the sick list. Abe Biglow starts school in district 10 on the 15th. W H Hill builds a new storehouse in Farmer. William Lord nears completion of a south of Farmer residence. W H Lane to conduct a winter select school at Center. Diphtheria and insanity rumors touch the township as Barrows cider works thrive. Welcome Mason, ninety five, voted Garfield and Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mason
Riley Fetters
W. H. Hill
Farmer
Abe Biglow
Wm. Yeagley
Michigan
Barrows
Welcome Mason
Garfield
Arthur
Lafayette Conkle
Frank McDowell
William Lord
James W. Case
E. Clemmens
W.H. Lane
Ex~ Press
Center
Local Notes on Elections Contracts and Rural Life
A new boy joins Mr Grandy’s circle for sleigh rides with local youths. Daniel and Thomas Carey win a log delivery contract for St Joe saw mill. Reward expected for township committeeman Mr Mangle for campaign diligence. Democratic ticket fraud at Edgerton election thwarted in time. Clarksville bridge repairs delay grain marketing at Edgerton. Corn shucking continues with thousands of bushels standing. Old husking bees fade as Republican influence grows. Mr Gibson earned 75 cents net on building Mr Grandy’s house. Town mechanics urged to value labor more highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangle
Edgerton
Clarksville
Gibson
Penton
Wheat buyers pay $1.01 and town notes daily events
Wheat buyers pay $1.01 as all remain busy with harvests. W D Hill rests after a campaign. Two carloads of hogs sold for $4.10. Republicans host free oyster supper. High street improves with blacksmith shop move. Winter schools start. Pleasant Ridge opens the 22nd. Local election totals show 571 votes with Democrats leading, Coburn and Hamilton split grocery goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey’Ackley
Dillworth, Maxwell & Co
High Street
C. Bair
Pleasant Ridge
New buggy purchased by Mr John Byers amid wet travel
Mr John Byers buys a two seated buggy while rain makes travel unpleasant. Mr F Irish will teach the West Milford school this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Byers
F. Irish
West Milford
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Hall
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John Lehman & Son
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Cary & Carroth
Geo. Brown
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Cary & Carroll’s
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A. Brauner & Co
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Expres
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Perry Helpman
The
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Starr
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Crane
Rip van Winkle
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H. L. Platter
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J. O. Foot
the Express
Presbyterian Church
A. B. Mason
Turnbull & Shelly
Dre France Country Express
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Frank Carr
John Zook
Stars and Stripes
Patrick Cantlon
Auburn
Tim Cantlon
Harrison Street
Wabash
Patrick
Recorder's
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Adam Wilhelm
Phelps
Michael Schultz
John Schatz
J. Marshugh
William Ball
Noble
Sarah Marshugh
Charles C. Strong
John Hornish
Tifa
Lucius Davis
Jacob Gearheart
Highland
Elizabeth Gizilman
B. F.southworth
Julian Coast
Cornelia Coast
Pheip
Herbert Naviau
Adm
J. R. Boor
J. P. Ottley
Agnes
Turnbull & Shelly Wagon Works
Helpman
Mr. Helpman
Haller
W. F. Schultz
Colby & Scott’s Corner
Hall Alley
Calaboos
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Corwin
Gas Co
Wilsor
M. B. Gorman & Co
W.H. Francisco
C. Douglas
D. Shea
Police Service
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John White
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Plow Point
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Mat. Hilbire
Geo. F. Powell
Gust Ridenour
Wess
Blair
Barrow Boys
Osman
Allen County
Lost Creek
Jesse Miller
Goose Creek
Daniel Hilbert
Emma Lehman
Fred Koons
Zip
Farmer Fathers
Washington Township
Cone
Jeather Fine
Hartshorn
William Center
Grant
Milford
Jesse Hammond
Uncle Neb
Hicksville Hackings
W. F. Coughanour
W. D. Hill
Coburn
Hamilton
Farlow
Logan
James Moor
Mrs. J. Heller
John Johnson
Cincinnati
Newsman
Hill
Adam Daub
Adam Dabu
J. L. Brown
Browns
Green Springs
Sandusky County
Edison
Isstead
Eign
Sam
Clothier & Square
Flickinger & Blair's
Mammoth Stores
J. Richardson & Son
Boots and Shoes
Elmira
WNY
Bave Lousser
Ebi
Turnbull
Gurabull
Shelly
J. O. Weismantel
Egs
Turnbull & Shelly’s
J. C. Weismantel
Fifth
Perry Streets
J. C. Leever
Tingie’s
Second Street
East Defiance
Ebulsimmess
Crandall Brothers
J. McKelvy & Co
Boston
Stone Front
2D-Sts
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