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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1884
Page
3
A blustery Sunday signals seasonal change and hints at holiday plans. Local items include trains adjusted on the B and O, Santa Claus biking a route, public sales of cattle, college growth, and a warning to gunners about trespass. A physician named Dr Albert visits, praised for his cures, with Cleveland ties and West/Northwest reputation.
Time tested remedy claims to combine the best cough remedy qualities and cure coughs colds croup whooping cough bronchitis and related lung ailments. It is said to be safe for children and offered at 50 cents or one dollar with trial bottles free from G W Bechel.
The text reflects frustration with political contention and the commerce of the press. It comments on Democrats scrutinizing the post office, excessive Thanksgiving eating, and debates over advertising and news gathering amid scarce items.
A reader asked for names and addresses of men who voted for Jackson in 1832 and Cleveland in 1884 for publication in the Cincinnati Evening Post. Daniel Brubaker of Nob e township born 1803 voted for Jackson in 1832 and for Cleveland in 1884. Mr. Merribagh of the third ward voted for Jackson both times. Isaac Goche of Washington township born 1801 voted for Adams, for Jackson twice, and for Cleveland.
The barn of William Thompeton between Napoleon and Defiance burned Sunday night. Four horses were kept in the stable. only one was saved as flames rapidly engulfed the building before discovery. The fire destroyed the entire crop including hay straw 400 bushels of wheat 500 bushels of oats and corn farm machinery and turnout. Insurance on the building was 690 with no content coverage. Damaged by arson.
Transfers recorded in the county office include William Thomas to Joseph Thomas for 20 acres in Delaware at 140 dollars, Joseph Dyarman to Francis Dyarman in Defiance for 300, John Widmer to Jacob Hoblitzer in Mark for 300, Hannah Fritz to N W Hartshorn 80 acres in Washington for 5, George Cook to John Williams in Hicksville for 800, John Bunnell to Martin Wiles in Hicksville for 280, O C Zellar to Catherine C Atkinson in Defiance for 1, John S Greenler to W E Moll four acres in Defiance for 1200, John S Greenler to C E Bronson four acres in Defiance for 1200, and John S Greenler to C E Bronson twelve acres in Defiance for 3600.
At a Toledo meeting last week the Northwestern Ohio editors elected officers for the coming year. J H Williston was named president, James G Gibbs vice president, Fred H Glessner treasurer, and Agnew Welsh secretary. The next gathering is scheduled for Wapkoneta in May.
Henry Harris, window blinds manufacturer, slipped through a floor belt passage on the second floor of his Perry street factory. His foot became caught between belt and pulley as he fell, bending his leg to avoid fatal injury. He sustained severe bruising and was taken home by carriage.
C R Ramsey will have a public sale on December 2nd. Abe Biglow and family moved to Farmer. Mrs Alvira Crossland starts for York State Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Allen McDonald start for Plymouth Indiana this week. Mrs Crocker returns from Hamilton Indiana. Mrs W O Hughes and son Wayne of Hicksville visited G T Hughes and wife last week. Charlie Culler and Will Sewell spent weekend at Hamilton Indiana. Charlie Cory and wife and Mrs Alvira Gibbons of Bryan visited Farmer friends last Sunday. Chris Amasey sold his farm for 6000 dollars to Andrew McConkey and bought property on west High street in Bryan. possession in a couple weeks. Abner Nicely rented Andrew McConkey's farm.
Special policeman A B Woodruff recounts the tale of Frank Babcox a ten year old boy who left Ohio with his parents no longer believing he was alive. After months of search a farmer sheltering him confirmed his identity and Frank arrived safely at his grandparents in Fostoria ending the worry of his family and friends.
The Northwestern Ohio Editorial Association convened in Toledo at the Hotel Madison for a semi annual session starting at 2 pm yesterday. Attendees included P Cuneo of Upper Sandusky, Agnew Welsh of Ada Record, R C Thompson of Delaware Gazette, J H Willston of Bucyrus Forum, E D Millar and wife of Kenton Republican, Fred H Glessner of Findlay Courier, Geo R Clerk of Port Clinton News, Jas G Gibbs of Norwalk Reflector, C Parmenter of Lima Gazette, Geo M Kinder of Ottawa Sentinel, J B Kampf of Auglaize Democrat, W C Willams of Wauseon Republican, with several local press members present. The dinner followed by addresses.
Mrs. T Hilton of Defiance visited the area Sunday last, making a presence noted as she toured the place and observed local sights with interest.
Free to all subscribers who pay in full and one year in advance will get one year's subscription to the American Farmer. Those who pay for 1885 by January 1st will receive the coming year. The American Farmer is a sixteen page agricultural magazine published by E. A. K. Hackett in Fort Wayne Indiana. It serves farmers, stock breeders, dairymen, gardeners and related industries. The subscription is one dollar per year. It promises profitable farming ideas and a cheerful home life.
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