02 Sep 1886
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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1886
Page
1
Two diplomas are awarded to students who complete any course or study independently. Courses include music elocution French and German taught with or separate from other programs. Students may enter at any time. S. F. Hogue, A. M. M. D. President.
In a bustling Hicksville Express issue, editorials urge voters to back local option to curb liquor sales. notes warn saloon opposition and rally support from Republicans at the county convention, while reporting on community events and local figures.
Ill heat and strong temperance sentiments frame a Hicksville scene with council debates, saloon opposition, church events, and a large Defiance county teacher’s institute. The August convention featured many county schools, elected officers, and praise for local efforts and performances.
The piece notes a local craze for yoking pigs and reports community events including a baptism of an infant at Toledo, Rev Orth performing the ceremony, and a revival meeting described as a grand success with old soldiers revived and sinners turning to God.
N G Woodward extols Acker's English Remedy as the best cure for asthma croup coughs and all lung troubles. He guarantees its efficacy and invites inquiries to verify the claim.
O D Carr of Damascus burns five kilns of tile this summer and ships them as fast as made. Wheat yields rise with 80 bushels expected if frost stays away. George Shepard threshes 139 bushels in an hour for Theodore Deilman. A car load of hogs from Okolona suffers heat losses. Chas Sherbrook of Richfield injures face in a gun accident. Roads on the Bryan pike advance, Holgate road also progressed. Napoleon fair balloon race promises novelty with two balloons racing to a point. Robert Crawford of Harrison township pushes grain production with four acres yielding 160 bushels of rice and nine acres of oats yielding 600 bushels. Okolona postmasters change as H Beneii resigns, Wm Hightman appointed but declines. Frederick Fiidhy takes office June 6 amid steady rain.
Businessmen suffer restless evenings as teething drains the home. The ad touts Dr. Biggers Huckleberry cordial as the great remedy for teething pain and related sleep and bowel disturbances. Sold by druggists for 50 cents a bottle.
N G Woodward offers Dyspepsia Tablets claiming relief from chronic constipation sour stomach and upset stomach. The ad touts over one million boxes sold in the past year and guarantees satisfaction with the product.
Mr. Lowry of Florida attends the Normal College with growing enrollment and new housing. The south side work nears completion while plans include a cupola and possible incandescent lights. Misses Palmer and Grimes from Napoleon attend, chapel is led by Prof. Hootman, and the oil region boom is eyed for Defiance’s future growth. The next institute will be held at Defiance.
Last week was hotter than harvest conditions and stock buyers crowded the area. Plowing continues for the week as Irving Hartshorn buys a large herd of sheep, described as a square dealer. Albert Hall wed Emma Swartsbeck on August 26 by Rev Stuckman in a sizable local gathering. A heavy Sunday rain aimed to close cracks in the earth, though some pastures remained risky for sheep drives.
Hancock Post G A R of Sherwood Ohio will hold a two day encampment September 9 and 10 1886 with multiple posts invited from Defiance Hicksville Cecil and others. The event includes tenting cooking drills and military routines and on the second night an attack on the fort. Music amusements and army rations are promised for all veterans and families.
An old advertisement touts Dr Biggers Huckleberry Cordial as a Great Southern Remedy to soothe sleepless nights from teething and claim a complete cure for bowel complaints in both young and old. Sold by druggists for 50 cents.
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