Local and Personal items from Toledo 1886
Toledo notes cheer local life with a new union depot and a rush of Wabash freight. A. G. Figley sails to Vallejo for winter study. Dry Goods stores close on November 25. Ben Lynn debuts a painted wagon. C L Noble and Mrs Thacker’s father is ill in Paulding. Mrs Brubaker’s 48th birthday party. George Rock opens a Union Central Life Insurance agency with F L Hay as loaning agent. J N requests personal praise cease. Baltimore and Ohio reports strong earnings and highway land rights clarified. B and O planning Duluth steamship line from Fairport, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Wabash
A. G. Figley
Valparaiso College
Ben Lynn
C. L. Noble
Thacker
Paulding
Jacob Brubaker
Jackson Street
George Rock
Sherwood
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
F. L. Hay
Philadelphia
Jarvis creamery launches high quality butter in Defiance
The Jarvis creamery is now fairly launched with a daily capacity of a ton of butter. Milk is skimmed at farms, cream is shipped to the factory, churned at 63 degrees, washed, salted, packed, and sent in refrigerator cars to Albany. A skilled Michigan superintendent will run routes and drafts for sales, aiding farmers by regular income year round and expanding grain and fruit markets. A Swiss romance lands Gerald Berchtold back in Europe to run a drug and hardware store, while the Maumee bridge work continues and Miller’s produce market rushes to meet Thanksgiving demand.
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Jarvis Creamery
Albany
N. Y
Jarvis
Michigan
Thut
Wabash
Briny
America
Colby & Scott
Colby
Gero'd Berchtold
Gerald
Switzerland
Italy
Religious Services and Local Church News in Defiance Area
Sunday services varied with Rev Ames in Hicksville and no service in Defiance. Rev Phillips led protracted Baptist meetings at Ayersville while a Union Thanksgiving service was planned at the Presbyterian church at 10 30. Grace Episcopal held Thanksgiving services with a 10 30 sermon and a post service business meeting. A 30 by 75 hall is being built by St Johns German Catholic Society at Fourth and Jackson for social use. The M E Church pastor Rev Lance praised as an eloquent speaker with vivid church imagery. Grace Episcopal’s ladies host a social at Charles J Cheneverts residence Tuesday evening with supper from 6 to 10. Everyone is welcome.
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The
Baptist Church
Ames
Stevens
B. W. Slagle
Hicksville
Defiance
Phillips
Baptist Churches
Ayersville
Union
Presbyterian Church
Fourth
Jackson Streets
St. John’s German Catholic Society
Grace Episcopal Church
M. E. Church
Lance
Charles J. Chenevert
Adjourned court disposes cases including divorce and alimony
At an adjourned session the court disposed of cases such as Andrew Schubert vs Adam Minsel with a new trial allowed, Hamen Hemery vs Hicksville demurrer sustained, Aultman and Taylor Co. vs Steinberger settled at plaintiff’s costs, Elizabeth Weidenhamer vs Catherine Weidenhamer referee report confirmed for 821.97, and various deadlines to answer set. Also Olsson divorce decree and name restoration, plus custody of child in Baker vs Baker with alimony and name change noted.
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Andrew Schubert
Adam Minsel
Hamen Hemery
Hicksville
Aultman & Taylor Cor
M. W. Steinberger
Elizabeth Weidenhamer
Catherine Weidenhamer
Central Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Co
Gabriel Fish
George Wykoff
Conrad Thoman
A. Olsson
John R. Olsson
Lillie A. Clark
Ida B. Baker
James M. Baker
Ida B. Hugues
Fire Traced to Spark at Mrs Bobn's High Street Home
On Saturday at 11 o clock the High street residence of Mrs Louisa Bobn caught fire on the roof. An engine arrived quickly but a bucket brigade extinguished the flames before it could reach the scene. No origin is known though a spark is suspected. Damage was limited to a few dollars and covered by insurance.
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Louisa Bobn
High Street
Real estate and furniture prices urged by Toledo agents
Do not buy furniture without prices from Philipp Hager at 212 and 214 Summit Street Toledo Ohio. Real estate security offered. Apply to F. L. Hay, real estate agent. Office in court house. 48 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipp Hager
Toledo
F. L. Hay
Court House
Deeds Recorded in Week Ended with Several Transfers
The week’s deeds list transfers in Krotzs addition Hicksville Brunersburg and Defiance among others with prices from 1 to 1200 dollars. Notable items include Krotz to Smith and Colby Scott quit claims and a 40 acre tract in Tiffin township.
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C. Krotz
Orlie Smith
Krotz
Hickaville
Matthiax Rock
H. C
Brunersburg
Phariba Hall
Andrew Sallinger
Tiffin
John Hubsher
John A. Rubley
Charles Krotz
Colby & Scott
Hicksville
Charlotte Krotz
John Mote
D. G. R. Mosamer
Farmer Township
Cecilia Sewell
Alice A. Romine
Washington Township
James Horsey
William Horsey
Defiance Township
A. C. Smith
Elizabeth A. Elliott
Abram F. Elliott
Hicksville Township
Celestin Demarget
Servis M. Looker
Colby
Lindenberger
Trick
Defiance
Frederick F. Stevens
Celestin Demart
Indenberger
Deatrick
The Tribune Promotes Open Air Sports Book
The New York Tribune is praised as a strong Republican paper with broad news coverage and wholesome family reading. It announces a Book of Open Air Sports from its own compilation, highlighting the rise of athletic amusements and field sports in the United States and directs readers to see the prospectus in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
the Tribune
The
Tribune
United States
Burlesque company shines in St Paul Opera House show
A py shows burlesque troupe presented The New Adamless Eden at the Opera House in St Paul to a packed audience. The Press calls it the brightest sparkling burlesque produced locally, praising voice youth beauty and grace of the four artists.
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St. Paul
Opera
Tickets to All Points in the Union
In the city the cheapest place to buy tickets is stated as the office at Merchants National Bank. The note highlights savings for travelers seeking broad route access.
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Merchants National Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hooker Nurseries
H.E. Hooker Coo
Rochester
Anne Stamp
S. A. Modmber & CO
F. Little
Chicago
BER & CO
New York
A. Krotz
Clinton
Fifth Srs
Einig & Yingling’s
Ladies’ West Chains & Charms
Clinton Street
ST. Augustine's
St. Augustine’s Academy
Fort Wayne
Indiana
St. Auustine’s Academy
Art Wayne
HOP Plaster Company
Boston
Mass
Bates
Waterloo Duke
Roan Duke
Plymouth Rock
J. B. Foot
Llinous
Curtis Holgate & CO
Defiance, Ohio
Rogers
Wabash, St. Louis and
Pacific
Mail & Express
Limited Express
Fast Mail
Pacific Express
St. Louis Express
Ae Cas
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
New York Fast Line
Washington and Baltimore
Baltimore
New York Express
Enceeetiess
GOD A
Chicago Fast Line
Chicago Express
Chicago Mail
Warren
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Farwell & Adams
Detroit
Ohio
Duluth
Fairport
Northwest
Alias Og Og Sha
J. P. Buffington
Saf
Bechel’s
Gerald Berch
Maumee
Mike Gorman
George Miller
George
Miller’s Great
Court of Common Pleas
C. I. Morse’s
C. I
C. L. Morse
Hilton's
C. H. Lindenberger
Cal
L Aking
Royal Boxing Powder Co
Wall St. N. Y
Oace
City Ticket Office
Dennis Zimmerman
William Veckner
Jno
W. Rbhamy
J. P
Highland Township
Defiance County
SELID
Boliulus
H. Heerdegen & Co
M. E. Heller & Co's
M. E. Heller & Co
Palace Store
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