Train schedule fragment shows east and west routes
Fragmentary timetable lists GOING East and GOING WEST trains with times such as 8:10 A M and 7:10 P M, including Express and Atlantic Express and an Accommodations line with misread text. Names and numbers are garbled, but the core item is a railroad schedule snippet with peak and off peak times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aghtning
Atlantic Express
Eeeeerneeesneverenee
St. Louis
Pacific
A.M. Accommation
P. M. Weemeeres
Going West Seago Fast Line Crew Notes
Readable fragments note a Seago Fast Line train crew and schedule times around 9:42 PM and 11:10 AM. The text is incomplete but indicates a railroad operations snippet with times and city references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seago Fast Line
Crewsesen
Hicksville saloon closings spark local concerns
A collection of short items notes saloon closing hours, fair preparations and local opinions. Mentions races at the fair, bridge openings, county fair fixtures, and political events shaping Antwerp, Ottawa, and Defiance region activity.
James Kellogg Bound Over After Horse Theft Hearing
James Kellogg was arrested last Saturday for horse stealing in Mark Township. He appeared before Squire Stout for examination, bound over to the next term of court, and remanded to jail in default of bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kellogg
Mark Township
Squire Stout
Pole Raising at Nelson Kibbles Draws Large Voter Turnout
A Friday night pole raising at Nelson Kibble’s drew a large turnout of voters from both parties. K. V. Haymaker delivered a speech as the event was described as a grand and glorious time by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Kibble
K. V. Haymaker
Band Tournament Featured at Hicksville Fair
The Hicksville fair runs September 16 to 19 with a band tournament on the 18th as a principal attraction. A number of bands from across the country are expected, including the Antwerp Cornet Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicksville
Antwerp
Demands for Democrat to reveal voting stance in bluff claim
A line of critique questions a Democrat who allegedly vowed to bet that John Mohr had never voted the straight Democratic ticket. The text invites the Democrat to come forward if the offer was legitimate, suggesting it may be a bluff by the Standard Oil faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mohr
Standard Oil
Hilton-Rowland Engagement Invites Attend Thursday Evening
A large number of elegant invitations were received this morning notifying friends of Mr. and Mrs Chas H Rowland of the engagement of their sister Kate M Rowland to John C Hilton. The ceremony is set for Wednesday evening Sept 10 1884 at 7 30 o clock at 111 Bostwick Avenue Charlotte Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Rowland
Kate M. Rowland
John C. Hilton
Bostwick Avenue
Charlotte
Mich
Smelly Street Scene Sparks Hasty Exit by Society Ladies
One evening a pair of society young ladies stood chatting when one exclaimed about a strong odor like coal oil. The other calmly identified the scent as coming from the nearby S. O. T tank and they hurried away, choosing to move on rather than endure the smell.
Post offices to display cold wave flag system
The post-office department will have each U S post office show a white flag with a black center when a cold wave approaches. The War Department will telegraph the news to all post offices, which will then inform interior offices. Farmers are expected to find the news useful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post-Office Department
United States
War Department
Accident Injures Mrs Miller Returning From Reunion
While returning from a reunion near Defiance, Mr and Mrs Miller of Pettysville Fulton county met a serious accident when a carriage wheel hit a stump and overturned along the river road. Mrs Miller lay unconscious and paralyzed by shock, but no bones were broken, and Mr Evans and his family are assisting.
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Defiance
Miller
Pettysville
Fulton County
River Road
R. Evans
Evans
Miler
Elm Creek women escape fatal buggy crash
Miss Berta Ayers and Mrs. Belle Webster nee Cheney of Elm Creek Nebraska escaped a steep hill buggy accident when the tongue broke, horses bolted, and the broken tongue caught earth causing a sudden halt. They were thrown ten feet and severely bruised but survived with no broken bones and a hopeful recovery.
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Berta Ayers
Belle Webster
Republican Nominees for Circuit Judges Picked in Lima
The Republican Third Judicial Circuit convention met in Lima at the new Court House with Judge Jacob Scroggs presiding. After organizing and endorsing platforms, nominations were made by counties for Jacob Segross, John A. Price, J. F. Burker, and I. N. Alexander, with Burker declining and Alexander chosen by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Judicial Circuit
New Court House
Lima
A. m
Jacob Scroggs
Bucyrus
R. S. Woodburn
Union
Geo. H. Allen
Logan
Committee On Permanent Organization
Committee On Central Committee
J. F. Burker
Jacob Segross
Logan County
John A. Price
J. L.H. Long
Scragg
Hancock County
van Wert
I. N. Alexander
Gen. Day
Wood County
Defiance to Chicago Exposition Trip at $3.70
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers a special round trip excursion from Defiance to Chicago for the Chicago Exposition on September 11 and 12. Tickets are available for $3.70 for each date.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Defiance
Chicago
Chicago Exposition
Blaine and Logan Guards Welcome Mr F Young's Departure
At a Thursday meeting the Blaine and Logan Guards welcomed former Democrat Mr. F Young who left the party and joined the Guards. A resolution congratulating him on his new departure was passed unanimously by the club.
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Blaine and Logan Guards
F. Young
Young
Trading Horses Pole Fiasco Shows City Politics
In a local political clash, Nicholas Wolfram masterfully raised a pole in the third ward while the Fifth ward project failed after Democrats hired Karst. The Standard Oil faction claimed Wolfram lacked skill, but Wolfram’s removal suggests he was the key to raising the pole. May still be recalled to finish the job.
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Nicholas Wolfram
Wolfram
Standard Oil Gang
Karst
Bevington Criticized For Probate Judge Fit In Defiance
A local appeal criticizes Bevington for incompetence as Probate Judge citing a verbatim school board record he kept. It highlights a $10,800 slate roof contract with Karst & Woodruff approved by the board, with bids, bonds, and paying bills, questioning accuracy of probate records and future estate handling.
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Bevington
Defiance
Karst & Woodruff
Greene Corwin
Harmening Lewis Wilhelm Bevington
Tenzer & Denman
Wm McCreath
Corwin Kart and
Woodruff
J. H. Bevington
Farmer Center Items and Local Notices
Farmer Center items note Dave Bercaw is dangerously ill. A Teacher's Institute will be held at Farmer Oct. 25. John Will of Bryan visited C. R. Ramsey last week. Cris Everhart left for Hamilton Ind to work in a mill. Will Richardson and Orley Ensign attend school at Fayette. Peach festival Tuesday night passed pleasantly. School with C. C. Biglow as teacher began last week. Charlie Sweet and Joe Sewell of Hamilton Ind visiting local friends. Rev J. T. Bowers preached last sermon for the conference year at Lost Creek. Newton Richardson and wife returned from Michigan. Mrs. R improving. Mr. and Mrs. George R. Scott return to Bryan for residence. A. W. Mavis editor of Defiance daily Journal visited Farmer. horse died while there. Died at his home in Farmer township Tuesday Sept 2 1884 W H Ramsey aged 45 years 11 months 20 days. Funeral held Thursday Sept 4 at family residence. Truman Ramsey of Battle Creek Mich Daniel Foltz and wife Columbus Grove G Simmons and wife Henry Foltz and wife J D Coats wife and daughter Newton and Harry Ramsey of Leipsic Ohio attended.
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John Will
Bryan
C. R. Ramsey
Cris Everhart
Hamilton
Ind
Will Richardson
Orley Ensign
Fayette
C. C. Biglow
Charlie Sweet
Joe Sewell
J. T. Bowers
Lost Creek
Newton Richardson
Michigan
George R. Scott
Farmer
A. W. Mavis
Defiance Daily Journal
Huston
Farmer Township
W. H. Ramsey
Dove
Defiance
Cyrus Williams
George
D. Braner
Adams Township
James Haller
Julia Dey
Single
John Bridenbaugh
Farmer Center
John Hilton
Eliza Pfiester
Mark Center
Winn Speech Sparks Campaign Highlight at Adams Ridge
In a Tuesday address at Adams Ridge Winn read from a Republican campaign document he said he stole from his law partner. He warned that if he continues portraying himself as a purloiner of others property he may convince voters that Enos’s charges are true.
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Adams Ridge
Winn
Enos
Meeting of Blaine and Logan Guards at Flickinger's Hall
A meeting is called for Friday at eight in Flickinger's hall to conduct important business. All young Republicans not yet joined are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine and Logan
Flickinger
Hints of Political and Local Life in Brooksville Area
The notice highlights social events and local concerns in Brooksville and nearby. Mentions include marriages such as James Haller and Miss Julia Dey, visits by Budd Jeffers from Defiance, a reunion chat with Capt. J. C. Donaldson, and plans for Blaine and Loganspole tamarack raises at Clinker corners. Burglaries in Delaware township, night-rider visits, and political crowd energy with K. V. Haymaker speak at a Blaine and Logan pole raising reflect a lively, contested season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Troxel
Joseph Frey
Budd Jeffers
Defiance
Tecumseh Figley
Mr. Rowe
Jacob Kintner
James Haller
Julia Dey
J. C. Donaldson
Columbus
Hicksville Items Kept Quiet During Fair Week
Local notes report no school during the fair and farmers preparing wheat fields with larger sowing areas. G Coburn buys Wise property on High street and will take possession this week. Myrtie and Nellie Scott return from Florida. The old Maumee bridge looks better after siding removal but remains unsafe. Drought drives cattle to green corn feed. Albert Rusmann committed to Columbus Insane Asylum. A wedding ties John W. Deardorf and Lizzie Robinson on Sept 4 1884. Democratic reaction to Republican speech at Logan noted amid changing weather patterns.
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G. Coburn
Wise
High Street
Myrtie
Nellie Scott
Florida
Maumee
Albert Rusmann
Columbus Insane Asylum
Standard Oil Tank
The
Express
U. B. Parsonage
Hicksville
John W. Deardorf
Cicero
Lizzie Robinson
Lilley
Logan
Blue Stockings Record Shows Strong Season Progress
Defiance Blue Stockings opened the season in June at Tiffin and Fostoria and have played nine games with two losses. Their battery Kettenring and Haight receive praise, while batting strength and fielding notes underscore the team’s growing reputation through a summary of player averages and key pitching and fielding stats.
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Blue Stockings
Tiffin
Fostoria
Wauseon
Battery
Kettenring and
Haight
Jiffin
Ohio edition of the B and O Red Book issued for 1884
The Ohio edition of the B. and O. Red Book for the current year is out and rich in elections statistics and comparisons. Readers can obtain a copy by mailing a stamped self addressed envelope to C. K. Lord in Baltimore. The Ohio edition for 1884 introduces new features of interest amid the upcoming election.
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Ohio
C. K. Lord
Baltimore
Fas
Land transfers and quit claim notes across Delaware and Defiance
A series of property transactions from multiple parties in Delaware, Defiance, Hicksville, and surrounding areas. Records show quit claims and outright land transfers, with prices ranging from $1 to $2,200 for parcels including 40 acre tracts, lots in East Defiance, and parcels in Mark Center. Notable names include Mary Blair, Thomas Jackson, Lucinda Pinkerton, John A. Foust, Peter Moon, Ferens Miller, Reinhand Miller, J.D. McKee, and O. Westrick, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Blair
Thomas Jackson
Delaware
Serepene Leta Te Eeea
Sarah Johnson
Thomas Johnson
Robert B. Cameron
Sante P. Cameron
Tiffin
Frank W. Ury
Wallace P. Cameron
Eben Marshugh
A. Shrimplin
Adams
Lucinda Pinkerton
John A. Foust
Hicksville
Peter Moon
Thomas Boyd
Highland
Charles Lalone
Ferens Miller
P. Moon
A. Groweg
N. J. Smith
East Defiance
Turnbull Wagon Co
Groweg & Smith
J.D. McKee
Ruth Sayler
Milford
Elizabeth Lalone
Mark Centr
Reinhand Miller
Eli Lalone
Mark Center
Susannah and
Abraham Sammers
Meyerheifer
Alvin L. Bone
Defiance
B. F. Corwin
Marion A. Watt
John H. Bevi
J. H. Smith
J. Ashbacher
J. F. Arning
South Defiance
Horace
Turretin
Evansport
O. Westrick
John Bishop
Adams Township
C. Westrick
Jacob B. Bishop
C. W.krotz
J. Karst
H B Tenger
Krotz
How They Feel Executors Oppose Bevington for Probate Judge
A prominent county Democrat recounts estate settlement costs and praise for Judge Greene and Haymaker. He argues Bevington would force executor to hire lawyers, enriching attorneys and harming widows and orphans, and he intends to vote for Haymaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Haymaker
Bevington
Bunersburg Briefs Sparked by Local Happenings
Local notes report a warm day with no major news. Names tied to politics and travel appear as residents like Treasurer Dove in Defiance, Miss Julia Dey’s wedding, and John Hilton’s Michigan trip. A new bridge opens as Eliza Pfiester returns from Mark Center, while neighbors discuss scarce eligible men and plans for a Nebraska move.
Valley Seed Wheat for Sale at 1.50 per Bushel
A brief sale notice offering a few bushels of choice Valley Seed Wheat priced at $1.50 per bushel. Inquiry directed to E. F. for details.
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E. F
Kittner Bros Settlement Notice
Kittner Bros. requests all with unpaid accounts and notes to call and pay promptly. All accounts and notes not paid by October first will be left with a Justice of the Peace for collection. Respectfully, Kittner Bros. Sw
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Kittner Bros
Kittxzx Bros
H. Heerdegan & CO
Defiance
Local notes from Williams County and area
J E Mercer organizes a writing class. J F Martin and wife visit Williams County friends. Elma Cushing returns from Defiance. S Shasteen on sick list. Martin family back from Melvern. Jim Overly returns from Grand Lake Michigan guest of Mrs Gust Young. Mrs F J Pennel visiting G Dabney. C W Gunn visits cousin C G Shasteen. Haight Zeloff and Shasteens attend Antwerp reunion. Blaine and Logan club go to Independence. Infant of Jasper Overly buried. carpenters work on Dr Cameron's house. L Trowbridge in town. C P Shook and Lula Haight guests. Blaine and Logan boys invited to Florida club basket meeting and torch-light procession. Infant of J P Newell dies. Mrs S Himman visiting W H Palmer. For sale two horses one spring wagon and light harness. Branersburg Mills in good order AugStd 1884.
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J. E. Mercer
J.F. Martin
Williams County
Elma Cushing
Defiance
S. Shasteen
Wm. Martin
Melvern
Jim Overly
Grand Lake
Mich
Gust Young
F. J. Pennel
Ann Arbor
G. Dabney
C. W. Gunn
Napoleon
C. G. Shasteen
A. M. Haight
Ira Zeloff
U. Shasteen
Antwerp
Blaine and Logan Club
Independence
Jasper
Carpenters
Dr. Cameron
L. Trowbridge
C. P. Shook
Lula
Quincy
Blaine and Logan
Florida Club
J. P. Newell
S. Himman
Clymers
Ind
W. H. Palmer
Time Tried Positive Cure Promoted by Dr Bigelow
Time tried remedy named Positive Cure combines best qualities of cough remedies and cures colds croup bronchitis and cough influences to the lungs. Safe for children. Price 50 cents to one dollar trials offered free by G W Bechel.
Idea of West to Colorado Cure Advertisement
This notice touts Dr Bosanko's Lung Syrup as a cure for consumption in all stages, claiming relief from coughs colds chest pains and related ailments. Priced at 50 cents and 1.00, it is sold by Colby and marketed as a pure air remedy.
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Colorado
New Mexico
G. . Becheloe
Kemp
P. Keator
Ft. Indian
Colby & Scott Drug Store
Old nurse touts Acker's En-Remedy for coughs
An elderly nurse asserts that Acker's En-Remedy cures coughs and lung ailments. She notes neuralgia as the twin of rheumatic pain and claims Athlophoros and the remedy relieve both. Mr J E Reed of Los Angeles supports relief after taking the product as directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
Iene
J. E. Reed
Tri-State Fair Opens with Live Stock Show and Exhibits
The Tri-State Fair runs September 8 to 13 featuring machinery in motion, book-binding, weaving, rope making, and file cutting. It bills the largest live stock show in the West and a premium radiogram offering 2000 dollars for Jay Eye See. Gen. Lank Logan and Gov. Hendricks, expected vice presidential candidates, are to attend with excursion rates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State
Jay Eye
Lank Logan
Gov. Hendricks
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promotes Blood Purification
A promotional notice claims Ayer's Sarsaparilla is a concentrated extract of sarsaparilla with iodine of iron to purify blood and treat coughs colds consumption and bronchitis. A corner property on Wayne and Fifth is offered by Geo. W. Killey with free distribution details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Wayne and
Fifth Street
Geo. W. Killey
It Was Not Consu m Drely and Zoa Helped Her Heal
A reader recalls a lady once bedridden who was thought to have consumption. The writer claims she suffered from curable diseases and credits a remedy named Zoa with restoring health. After improving, the woman resumed housework and walks a mile and a half daily.
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Zoa
Advertisements Mention Wo manhood and Cathartic Pills
An antique advertisement notes products like Zoa-Phora for opening period of womanhood and Ayer's Cathartic Pills as a universal purgative remedy. Colly & Scott sell the former. the latter touted for easing bowels liver and headaches. The text is fragmented with misspellings and odd capitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colly & Scott
Ayer
Zoa Phora Womans Friend Adverts Defiance Agents
An advertisement proclaims Zoa Phora Womans Friend as a meritorious remedy for female ailments and notes Colby and Scott named as agents for Defiance. The notice invites inquiries and directs readers to the advertised contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoa
Colby & Scott
Griggs Glycerine Salve Promises Complete Healing
Advertisement touts Griggs glycerine salve as a sure cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores. Claims it can cure pie sites ES and all skin eruptions with satisfaction guaranteed. Priced at 25 cents through W Bechel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bechel
Colby and Scott Offer Free Cough Syrup Trial
A local advertiser claims Colby and Scott provide a free syrup sample for coughs and related respiratory ailments including asthma and consumption. The notice invites residents to try the product and assess its effectiveness.
Best Salve for Skin Ailments Sale by Colby & Scott
The advertisement proclaims a universal salve curing cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with piles guaranteed or pay 1 cent. It promises perfect safety and offers the product at 25 cents per box through Colby & Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby & Scott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Defiance County Express
Frank C. Culley
First
Clinton Streets
Wabash, St. Louis and
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
York Fast Line
Ashington
Baltimore ix
New York
Aapeees
Brunersburg
Maumee River
100H
M. E
C. Geiger & Son
Ralston
Fair Association
Bryan Cornet
J. B. Foraker
John Sherman
C. A. Flickenger
Ottawa
Hill
Pole
John Crowe
Agricultural Society
Ten Mile
Democrat
Clinton Street
Court House
Paulding Democrat
Isaac Corwin
William Rath
J. P. Frederick
Blanchard’s Hall
J. A. Whitledge
Will Forbish
Defiance County
8Th
Henry
Elycia
Fremont
Turnbull Wagon Works
W. D. Hill
State Board of the Agriculture
Hilton
Rowland
W. F. Doxxy
Board of Education
Defiance Ohio
L. D. Grosvenor
Switzer & Kehnast
Battle Creek , Mich
Union School
Dave Bercaw
W. F. Dorxg, Sec’y
Brooksville and Vicinity
Charles Peterson
Sherwood
Steve Wates
Blaine
S. K. Beattie
W. N. Kibble
J. O. Wisler
Nels
Tiffin Township
Nora Bene
Kirk
Perele EE
Kettenring
Tate
B.& O. Red Book
Bunersburg
Crab Apple
Jewell Jewell's
Dennis
C. S. WeLlman
Branersburg
B. Hixon
House
Northwestern
the Star One Price Clothiers
Clinton and
Second Streets
Barnum
N. G. Woodward
At & Scott's Drug Store
Dr. A
Mar
Krotz & Morse’s
Krotz & Morse
Bucrros
R. Pengelly & Co
Colby & Sestt
Dr. Jones
Rachel
D. Evans
Washington, Co
Ios Komtaeen
Aihleghoren Grea Y
Respectfull
Mus Geouoe
Congr
J. E. Searles
Athlophoros CO
Wall ST
Gomaiete
Rubbertype & Stamp
Summit Street
Tolédo
Kalan Azo
Backien
Carroll & Co's
Second Street
Bank and Postoffice
Wagner Kemp
G. W. Bechel
Lowell
K. M. Sigler’s
Crockery Store
Mason
China
Tri
Seee
Blackwell
Genuin Bette Bull Durham
Smokiz
Tobenco
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