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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1883
Page
5
Defiance mood turns tense amid a murder scare as city residents discuss trials, trains, and waterworks plans. The week brings road and bridge repairs, a benefit ball at Myers Opera House, and reports on the fire department, local clergy, and bombastic city life.
Jacob Karst of Defiance seeks the office of Superintendent of canals and is hailed as qualified and honest. Charles Deatrick, son of the Defiance mayor, will wed Grace Harring on Thursday November 22. Charles Strong has moved to Delphos for machine works work. Grace Episcopal church ladies host a social at the parsonage with supper from 6 to 10 pm tomorrow the 23rd. Mr. and Mrs. May invite all guests.
Mrs Miller's home on Garfield avenue caught fire last Saturday morning from a roof spark. Alarm raised, hose-cart arrived late. fire extinguished with only a hole burned in the roof and minor damage to the house.
Local merchants sign an agreement to close on Thursday November 29 for President declared National Thanksgiving Day. Firms listed include Heller and Co Flager Watkins Flickinger Blair Lowe Harley Haggart Gorman Wm Martin Krotz Morse Viers Hilton Fairbanks Rogers Carroll A Krotz Hutchinson Son Gorman Son Lawwill Epstein and Krotz with meat market exception.
Wealthy local men explore a Defiance embroidery and lace mill with about $4000 needed in capital. Bentz, a Swiss businessman in town, favors the project, which supporters say promises rapid growth and high profits. encouragement urged.
Tonight in Bowling Green at the bride’s home, Charles L. Deatrick, son of the mayor, will marry Miss Grace T. Harring, daughter of Wade Harring, T. and I. railroad road master. The couple will reside with Mrs. R. P. Osborn on Jackson street for now, and friends extend warm congratulations.
The Veteran Hose Co No 1 organized January 1872 and active through January 25 1881 to serve fires. After being discharged by the city council without notice they refuse to disband, claim costs to run the department are three to four thousand dollars yearly, note they received 450 dollars for services from January 1881 to October 15 1883, and thank citizens for past favors while offering to keep the organization and property until disbandment. Switzer Bros advertise Argand base burner.
Anselm Snyder known as crook neck was killed after a quarrel at the Crosby House saloon in Defiance. Frank Lantz and three Fleming brothers, all intoxicated, allegedly attacked Snyder on the sidewalk with gouging and kicking. Police jailed the four, a grand jury indicted them for second degree murder, and the case heads to trial as Snyder left a wife and two children.
From our own correspondent in Brunersburg the town grapples with diphtheria, no school yet, and plans to start a winter school led by C C Biglow but halted after his wedding. Local life includes church, visiting relatives, fence updates, and a controversial incident with the County Farm Superintendent who ordered a visitor away.
A called council meeting on November 13 addressed fire department reforms, street and bridge repairs, and procurement plans. The fire committee reports discharge of a driver, adoption of a volunteer department, and a hook and ladder truck purchase plan. Resolutions for rubber hose prices, road ditch abatement, bridge railing re plank, and cemetery land condemnation were adopted.
Local items report F A Goddard starting school in Koons district and King Romas Co launching a saw mill for a brief run. Jacob Dickman plans a new upper farm house as area farming continues. Typhoid affects Mrs. Phillips at the infirmary while blacksmith L R Teegardin begins fall horse shoeing. The Gurwell funeral drew 80 to 90 teams, and a 18th birthday party at Capt Partee's featured oysters and gifts. A city visitor mocked country style at a funeral, prompting a rebuke about decorum.
The ad urges readers to buy boots or shoes from Smith Simmons and Peabody. It promotes Ayey’s Cherry Pectoral for colds, claiming it prevents coughing before church or entertainment and enhances voice power and flexibility for speakers and singers.
An old classified style listing advertises a remedy described as harmless and cathartic for feverishness restlessness worms and constipation priced at 25 cents. The brief line read Infalliable tasteless harmless cathartic for feverishness restlessness worms con stipation 25cents-43.
In the city R. R. Rogers' Opera House Grocery offers Mrs Weimer's Home Made Yeast. It is advertised as always fresh and the best for home baking and buckwheat cakes.
100 pure bred Plymouth Rock chickens and white Pekin ducks for sale at 1.90 each. Also two female Scotch Collie Shepherd pups priced at 34.00 each. Call Curtis Holgate in Defiance Ohio.
Sam the Boss Clothier announces a sixity day closing out sale as he leaves Defiance by January 1st. All stock of clothing and store fixtures will be sold at wholesale cost with one price for cash. The shop, opposite the Russell House, urges early calls to avoid rush. Indebted customers must settle within 20 days or face legal collection.
Farmers urged to bring all picked apples to Carroll and Co. for top cash price in hand. Akron Mills Graham Flour also sold by Carroll and Co. Orders for peaches welcomed. New line of choice goods and chamber sets just arrived at Carroll and Co’s.
The note warns that the genuine Rough on Coins is produced only by E S Wells proprietor of Rough on Rats with a laughing face on labels. It lists 15c and 25c bottle sizes.
Smith Simmons and Peabody announce The Kid and Goat Shoe as leading value footwear. The pair notes the product’s price advantage and quality, aiming to attract budget minded shoppers seeking durable, affordable shoes in today’s market.
An old advertisement describes Red Clover Tonic as a universal remedy for stomach and liver troubles, blood and kidney issues, and general health improvement. It claims quick relief from dyspepsia costiveness bad breath piles ague malaria poor appetite and headaches with a price of 50 cents.
An advertisement urges consumers to compare Hood's Sarsaparilla dose and quantity to prove its superior strength and cheaper price. It frames the comparison as conclusive proof and invites trial to persuade buyers.
An old classified-style notice claims Wells' Health Renewer cures nervous weakness dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility for $1.43. The ad markets a patent remedy with bold claims of restoring vigor and strength.
Excited readers praise a new remedy claiming to cure coughs colds asthma hay fever bronchitis and throat lung ailments. Free trial bottles available at Colby and Scotts Drugstore with a large size priced at one dollar.
A promotional note touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure for biliousness blood disorders liver inactivity and debility. Selling at Colby and Scotts for fifty cents a bottle the ad frames the product as a timely remedy amid patent medicine advertisements.
From Col C H Mackey of 3rd Iowa Infantry and T B Jenks of Grand Rapids Michigan comes strong testimony for Ely s Cream Balm. Mackey reports months of relief from catarrh after twenty years of suffering and Hay Fever relief. The advertisement notes the product price at 50 cents and dates Feb 22 1882.
All Goods Fresh and New at Flager and Watkins in Krotz block invites calls. The Century Square Coal Store is Switzer Bros. best seller. Gherkey displays dry goods boots and shoes at his corner store and invites nearby residents to call. Switzer Bros. cook stoves advertised as money savers.
FLAGER WATKINS, popular grocers, operate from their new store room in the Krotz block. Inquire at the Express printing office for the engine. For the freshest oysters visit the Baltimore Bakery.
The advertisement from Hood & Co of Lowell urges a constitutional remedy for catarrh through Hood's Sarsaparilla. It claims the blood purifier and constitutional medicine offers permanent relief for forms of catarrh and markets the product as a cure, highlighting its past successes.
The notice promotes Advice to Mothers for women above 15 and testimonials praising Zoa-Phora as a remedy for girls and women. Colby and Scott are agents for Zoa-Phora, with R. Pengelly & Co. in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Also advertising new hanging lamps by Floger & Watkins in Krotz block with a call to view the stock.
A druggist advertises a comprehensive pest control service promising to clear out rats mice roaches flies ants bed bugs skunks chipmunks gophers and related pests with a 15e price tag.
A long advertisement-style Psalm-like piece touts Hop Bitters as a universal remedy for sickness. It cites cures for Bright's disease liver complaints rheumatism neuralgia and female ailments. The text notes Flager & Watkins grocers offer fresh potatoes and vegetables and invites readers to visit.
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