Local items from Defiance and Payne fire losses noted
The period includes several notes from Defiance and Payne. Dolke & Co. lost stock to a Payne fire valued at 1200 dollars, insured for 1000. Maria Fritsche’s funeral was in Richland township Lutheran church. John Mack’s relatives celebrated his 50th birthday. Payne village suffered near total destruction from a Monday fire, with thirteen businesses burned. Various society items mention postmasters meeting in Defiance, a local directory project, and art displays by Miss Twitchell in Defiance College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potters
W. F. Dolke & Co
Coe
Payne
Irvin Wilson
Carroll & Co
C. B. Hoadly
Geo. W. Deatrick
T. R. Carroll
Mr. Carroll
St. Louis
Maria Fritsche
Richland Township
John Mack
Third Ward
Buffington
Paulding County
Napoleon
N. H. Burkholder
Ayersville
J.L. Philips
Henry Telschow
Lydia Grube
Defiance
Young Hickory Hall
W.S. Major
Fisher
Hilton
Chas
Elmer
C. E. Bronson
Levy & Ginsburg
Opera House
Messrs Levy & Ginsburg
Woodward’s
Defiance News Briefs Highlight Local Losses and Industry
Local residents report John Kahlo battling stomach cancer while Cornelia Rathoff, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Rathoff, dies at six months from cholera infantum. Nolan of gas well fame visits Defiance to decide future drilling, Kosier relocates to Bryan for fence work, and Evansport couple J P Eiser and Fannie Partee wed. Also notes Salvation Oil promotion and medical ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kahlo
Nolan
Gas Well
Baltimore
Salvation Oil
John Miller
John’s
Kosier
Bryan
Defiance
Cornelia Rathoff
Wm. Rathoff
M. P. Kinkead
J. L. Philips
Cleveland
Alliance
Baptist Church
Jack Dempsy
Billy McLean
J. P. Eiser
Fannie Partee
Evansport
Squire Travis
the Express
Ayer
Dayton
Ohio
Toledo
Boston
Flyerville
Levy & Ginsburg
Defiance notices and community updates recount local events
Local items include Jewell resident Charles Garver driving Roots bus line, J W Clough adding a brick basement, and a convalescing Mrs J W Lynde. Defiance hosts Lt Governor Robertson and Daniel Ryan on October 15 to discuss canals. A new boy arrives at Partee home. Estella Moll takes 15 day vacation to visit St Louis. B&Os agent W C Burke returns. tech and farm losses from a fire. Perry street franchise inquiry. Gov Foraker speaks at Hicksville and Bryan reaching a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J.gorman
Charles Garver
Jewell
J. W. Clough
Third Ward
J. W. Lynde
Frank Partee
Frank
Estella Moll
Kuhn Bros
St. Louis
Ney
Williams Center
Robt
John Marihue
Newbegin
B. & O. Railroad
Perry Street
Widow Sarah Gordon Dies in Delaware Bend Heart Disease
Coroner Aldrich conducted a post mortem and inquest at Delaware Bend on Mrs. Sarah Jane Gordon aged 56. After a quiet retirement with her husband the night before, she awoke complaining of cold, husband covered her, she slept, and at dawn she was found dead. Verdict: death by heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Delaware Bend
Sarah Jane Gordon
Defiance Ohio Census Shows Steady Growth in 1887
The Defiance census for the year ending September 3 1887 records 2173 total in all wards and 6807 for city population with 1306 dwellings and 1349 families. The report notes a population increase over 1886 and asserts Defiance’s steady growth. It closes with an ad for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and a remark on a new fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
Indebted Readers Urged to Call and Settle Debts
Citizens are urged to settle accounts promptly. Those balances over three months old will be turned to a justice of the peace for collection. 43-4w, H. Heerpecen & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
H. Heerpecen & Co
Reid and Rodgers to Wed in Defiance Tomorrow
Miss Florence A Reid of Defiance Ohio will marry Mr C E Rodgers of this city tomorrow at 4 o clock at the bride’s parents home. After the ceremony the couple will tour with Chicago as the main destination and will be at home after October 1 in their new Broadway house built by J H Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence A. Reid
Defiance
Ohio
C. E. Rodgers
Happy Coumie
Chicago
Broadway
J. H. Parker
Rodgers
Lincoln
Journal
B&O Exposition Tours Offer Low Fare Tickets
The B and O R R announces round trip sale to the International Military Encampment in Chicago from October 1 to 20 1887 with three sham battles on October 5 8 and 11. National Guard foreign troops Belgium Norway Sweden and Denmark will attend along with a 1000 musician band and grand fireworks. Through trains sleeping cars available and special rates for bands and uniformed military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S. Army
Exposition
Sarsaparilla Cures Loss of Appetite and Indigestion
Fred G. Bower of 496 Seventh St South Boston Mass reports that years of poor appetite and indigestion vanished after taking Ayer s Sarsaparilla. He says his appetite and digestion are now perfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Fred G. Bower
Seventh St
South
Boston
Mass
Knights Templar Conclave Tickets Offered in Columbus
The annual Knights Templars conclave at Columbus Ohio, October 10 to 15, 1887, is accompanied by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad round trip excursion fares. For rates and train times, consult B B&O agents. Also notices of a house for sale at 4th Street and Holgate Avenue, a Wabash Depot listing, and a dictionary prize offer by La Verne W. Noyes in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templars
Columbus
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
4Th St
Holgate Ave
John H. Whitaker
Wabash Depot
Priczes
la Verne
W. Noyes
Monroe Street
Chicago
Property sale note at court house office
On farm property a good paper has been bought and an application should be made to F. L. Hay, real estate agent. Office located in Court House, 481f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Hay
Court House
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Tinue
Clinton Street
B. J. Gorman
Electric Light Works
Elm Butts
Elm Seite
Boks
Viers & Watkins
Stryker
John W. Miller
O. VY. I
Hicksville
Will Shondel
Kraner
Dr. Reynolds
Ed. Krutch
W. A. Partee
Noble Township
E. N. Lewis
Clarey
Dan
F. Krotz
Cash Grocery
Dr. Bull
Central Ohio
Fremont
Samuel L
Henry J. Keister
John L. Bates
Joseph Ayers
William S. Philpott
Jonathan ©. Crider
Christian W. Wolff
Stewart Baumgardner
Eli Myers
Antwerp
Archbold
Deshler and Dupont
Edgerton Fayette
Florida
Leipsie
Melrose Circuit
Montpelier
Otrawa
Paulding
Pioneer
Williams
Elias D. Whitlock
Leroy A. Belt
Samuel L. Roberts
Gershom Lease
David Rutledge
Loring C. Webster
Ada
Thaddeus C. Read
Fostoria
Andrew J. Fish
Trinity Church
Lima
Wilbur J. Hodges
Kenton
H. G. Baker
Hooker Nurseries
Age Oker & CO
Rochester
N. Y
Short Horn Cattle
Fulton County
Short
Tober
M. Sharp
L. W. Brown
Prest
Char
E. Bennett
See
Wauseon
P. H. Bean & Son
Goldsmith Bros
Philadelphia
Shonfield
Russell House
Kdener Bro
Kuttner Bros
Clinton and
Second Streets
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