21 Oct 1886
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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1886
Page
1
The Hicksville column notes public sentiment against saloons with a local option vote showing 286 for and 92 against. It cites temperance talks in Albion and Spencerville, a wind storm damage report, a building stock push at G K Otis, and farm and market updates as residents discuss prohibition and community improvements.
The author argues that gambling institutions spoil the fair, noting the fall event suffered condemnation for gambling while other exhibits were good. They urge the management to prohibit such places on grounds, contending that the crowd drawn by gambling brings degraded elements and that removing gambling would improve the fair.
Steward Gaylord and wife visit friends in Lima. A strong wind storm hit Thursday. A busy quarterly meeting kept visits brief. Nettie Shoup, daughter of Wm. Shoup, sick with bilious fever but improving. J. W. Myers sold old horses and bought a young team of iron greys. He also bought a new buggy and roams with young ladies. local youths joke about him and fish in the sea.
An advertisement extols Mrs Wixston's Soothing Syrup as the trusted teething remedy of a top nurse and physician in the United States. It claims forty years of use by millions of mothers, easing teething pain and curing dysentery, diarrhoea, griping, and wind, with a price of 25 cents per bottle.
The inaugural Bryan Prohibition Aety issue was expected for release last week but details remain unclear. The project appears tied to local reform movements and publishing efforts aimed at curbing illegal activities.
Sherwood hosts a lively week with a cornet band concert and a peach and oyster festival plus a Republican rally and a Patriotic Sons lodge formation. Reports mention W. D. Hill seed issues, a Kendalville race, a Payne tragedy, school openings, and talks on abandoning Antwerp reservoir due to health and canal water concerns.
The roof of Johnny Powers barn was blown off last Thursday by strong winds. Campbell Maxwell of Xenia visited the area on business and served as a noted lawyer there. The young folks’ Christian Association remains active meeting every Tuesday evening.
Splendid weather persists after the fair as residents report ongoing work and new assignments. Rev Neal will lead the Lick Creek circuit next year while Carley Vollmer writes home from school. Michael Wank travels to Sidney then Tiffin to visit his brother Jno. Dolph Davis sold horses for 360 dollars at Defiance and bought two year old roan colts. A strong wind last Thursday damaged forests and toppled fences.
On Monday November 8 the B and O R R will sell round trip tickets to Chicago at low excursion rates. Tickets good on all regular trains that day and valid for free passage ten days from sale. The Famous Fat Stock Show opens that day with three through trains daily and sleeping and dining cars on all through trains. For train times and sleeping car space contact any B and O agent.
Local health reports note widespread sickness around Center with Hugh Manon seriously ill and F M Hemenway suffering a cancer on the neck. Visitors include Sylvanus Griffin of Boston staying with his father Gilman Griffin as James E Eager of Albion, Indiana visits his parents. W H Gardner nears occupancy of a new home. Oct 6 7 weddings J Elsworth Scott and Adda Fisher Philip Lusenberger and Josie Shafer. Died Thomas Blair 71 with funeral at United Brethren church.
Local notes report G A Reeder convalescent Ed Clay of Hicksville visiting Dr A H Sager at Farmer Center after a Sunday. A passerby mentions a tornado seen last Thursday and fruit trees blown down. Town pride is noted for strong support of local option with a three to one majority in favor of saloon prohibition.
October chills prompt early selection of winter suits from T. C. Co. Clothing. Desirable styles sell quickly and are said to be superior in fit finish and style without higher cost. Trademark on every garment. Read advertisement in another column.
N G Woodward asserts a guarantee for Acker's Blood Elixir claiming superior merit over similar remedies. He asserts it cures rheumatism syphilis and all blood disorders and improves skin clarity.
At the Bryan Armory Tuesday night excitement rose over the arrest attempt of a young man by two apparently drunk policemen. They had him on the ground near the cooler but the man escaped. Townspeople now question the officers conduct and who is responsible.
Geo Webber constructs a fine residence on his farm located one mile south of Jefferson, highlighting agricultural prosperity and domestic improvements in the area.
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