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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1884

Page

3

Fall fair prep and local notices fill Defiance chatter

Watermelons and cabbages are plenty and apples cheap this year while a new iron bridge at Branersburg is praised at length. Editorials warn of counterfeit ten dollar bills, announce a Blaine visit in Toledo, and note church abundance on Wayne Street. A Republican crowd heads to support Blaine as Defiance hosts fairs, reunions, and civic events.

Branersburg Third National Bank of Cincinnati David Wisler Tiffin Township J. W. Wisler Jefferson Street Wayne Street Church Street Bryan Gleason, Baxter & Baton Wabash Toledo Danville Ill Post A. B. Macon Blaine Logan

Another Lie in Napoleon Blaine and Logan Club Riot

Napoleon Ohio September 20 1884 Eorror De&fiance Express letters defend Blaine and Logan club against Democratic misrepresentation of riot at B and O depot. Citizens and English Lutheran St John church praise coverage and dedication notices in the paper.

Democrat Napoleon Blaine and Logan Club Napoleon Eorror De&fiance Express Defiance Democrat Blaine and Lozan Club Blaine and Logan Club

Dedication of New Evangelical Lutheran Church

Dedicatory services in the city on Sunday the 20th drew a large crowd from Antwerp Fort Wayne and surrounding towns. Rev W J B Lange of Indiana preached the main sermon at the new Wayne street edifice after a farewell at the old church by Rev A Detzer. Prof Dietrich and Prof Bisschoff followed with English sermons to large audiences. The handsome structure stands as a testament to the young congregation both in energy and devotion.

New Evangelical Lutheran Church Antwerp Fort Wayne A. Detzer Holgate Wayne Street Gessner W. J. B. Lange Indiana Dietrich Bisschoff

Dedication of St Johns Church Praised Choir and Band

Evangelical Lutheran St Johns Church members praised Pro Gess ner's Cornet Band for splendid music at the Sept 21 dedication service. Choir under Mr Charles Holt also praised. Tax committee signs thanks. W P Sanford and wife with daughter Jennie and guest Miss Gertie Richardson of St Lawrence County NY returned from New York state last Thursday.

Eorrox Express Evangelical Lutheran W. P. Sanford Jennie Gertie Richardson St. Lawrance County N. Y New York State

M. E. Conference Names Appointments for Next Year

The M. E. Church Conference at Defiance from September 17 to 22 published a complete list of ministerial assignments for the coming year. A new district is formed with headquarters at Defiance.

M. E. Church Conference Defiance

Clergy Appointments Across Counties and Towns

Samuel L. Roberts presides as Elder with Antwerp Simeon H Alderman. Archibald wired by E N Snow. Ayersville lists Jeremiah W Hickman. Bryan entries Daniel G Strong. Defiance includes Wilbur J Hodges. Deshler and Holgate Christian noted by M Wolff. Edgerton William S Philpott. Florida Charles 8 Barron. Grand Rapids John R Colgan. Hicksville Thaddeus C Reide. Kalida Stewart Baumgarder. Leipsic John L Rushbridge. Montpelier M D Scott. Napoleon James C Clemons. Oakwood George W Sanders. Ottawa Rudolph R Bryan. Paulding Jonathan C Crider. Pioneer Joseph H Keister. Scott by M L German. Sherwood James W Shultz. Stryker Ashford Hall con Soe by J E Stewart. West Unity Jackson T Pope. William Center John T Bower.

Samuel L. Roberts Antwerp Simeon H Alderman Archibald E. N. Snow Ayersville Jeremiah W. Hickman Bryan Daniel G. Strong Defiance Wilbur J. Hodges Deshler and Holgate Christian M. Wolff Edgerton—Williams Philpott Florida Charles 8. Barron Grand Rapids John R. Colgan Hicksville Thaddeus C. Reide Kalida Stewart Baumgarder Leipsic John L. Rushbridge Montpelier M. D. Scott Napoleon James C. Clemons Oakwood George W. Sanders Ottawa Rudolph R. Bryan Paulding Jonathan C. Crider Pioneer Joseph H. Keister Scott M.L. German Sherwood James W. Shultz Stryker Ashford Hall J. E. Stewart West Unity Jackson T. Pope William Center John T. Bower

Earthquake Tremor Shakes Defiance This Afternoon

A slight tremor struck Defiance at about 2 30 pm sending residents into streets. Buildings windows and awnings rattled while clergy and shoppers fled to safety. Reports from Toledo Fremont Napoleon Detroit Adrian and others note the shock.

Defiance Clinton Street Court House M. E Presbyterian Kuhn Bro Toledo Fremont Napoleon Detroit Adrian Cec

Blaine and Logan Pole Raised at Noble Township Meeting

A large crowd met at Clinker corners Friday to raise a Blaine and Logan pole but an apparatus break delayed it. J A Sheffield announced speaker J P Cameron who spoke on tariff issues. The 123 foot pole later was raised Saturday with a union flag 18 feet long and a streamer.

Clinker Corners Blaine Logan J. A. Sheffield J. P. Cameron Cameron Noble Township Club James Figley Bronersburgers J. A Romine

Brunersburg Notes and Local Happenings

A brisk Monday brings social notes from Brunersburg including Defiance visits, Miss Adie Dickman hosted by Miss C templeman, and a Blaine Logan torchlight procession led by Capt. Ralston. L Ackerman family moves to the Oblinger corner, a pretty girl at B Baily’s, Frank Williams in town for health, Mrs J Benton and Blanch head to Nebraska, Fletcher reconciliation, a Friday shake up with a fence fall ending in a scare as Wm Haller exclaims the world is ending.

Blaine and Logan Frank Williams Defiance J. Benton Blanch Nebraska B. Fletcher Wm. Haller

Frost Visit and Farm News from Local Happenings

A local column reports a first frost and various social notes. Rev Ferrier of Defiance visits Rev P J Spangler. Mr and Mrs Myron Powell of Alegan Michigan are guests of R Richardson and family. Hirman Rice and wife visit Augusta Kansas relatives. Mrs Harriet Hopkins returns from York state. Freeman Hopkins and wife Miss Pearle Hopkins Mrs Johnson and son Howard visit Edgerton relatives. Miss Margaret Tharp is ill. Ambrose Spangler and Miss Lissa Hiner wed September 18 1884 at G T Hughes residence.新夫妻前往 Wa ueson for a few days. Jacob Fritz’s family hosted a 70th birthday surprise with a tall hickory pole raising.

Rev. Ferrier Defiance P. J. Spangier Myron Powell Alegan Mich R. Richardson Hirman Rice Augusta Kansas Harriet Hopkins York State Freeman Hopkins Pearle Hopkins Johnson Jacob Fritz

Milford township Republicans to raise flag at Bell residence

Local events note L W Walder visiting town and Lizzie Berry staying with Mrs Gorgas. Daily grain intake at elevators reaches about 600 bushels. Hicksville boys practice pole vault oration. Milford Republicans set flagpole near Logan with Griffin speaking and torch processional music. Donavia jubilee singers enjoyed by audiences from Antwerp Payne and others. Otis Fisher Evans expanding stock of dry goods praised for honesty and service. Six Corners Republicans raise pole near Caroers with Blakesley addressing issues. Hicks ville torchboys attend but leader absent. Osman's welcomes a new baby. George smiles. George Etchen family visit Sherwood relatives. Emma plans to stay weeks.

Nora Bene L. W. Walder Farmer Lizzie Berry Mansfield L. Gorgas Hicksville Milford Township B. F. Bell Logan Griffin Donavia Jubilee Singers Opera House Antwerp Payne Otis, Fisher & Evans Caroers Blakesley

Jewell news notes leaders, deaths, and school plans

J W Leach attended the Chicago fair and Mrs J N Cushing spent Saturday in Defiance. Several residents including Coombs of Hinsdale and Ira Zeloff moved into local homes. The Ridgeville Blaine club plans a parade on Sept 25 with H Glenn speaking. Miss Grace Woodward will teach the high school this winter. A Democratic meeting drew attendees and speakers Hubbard and Knapp. The community reacts to drink issues as three kegs arrived near the township line, prompting criticism of conduct and references to local disputes.

J. W. Leach J. N. Cushing Mr. Coombs Hinsdale N. H Ira Zeloff Joseph Calkins L. Trowbride James Freed A. M. Haight Jewell Dr. Cameron S. K. Smith West Jewell L. Trowbridge Grace Woodward Nis

Real Estate Transfers Of 40 Acre Lots In Multiple Townships

Real estate transfers list numerous 40 acre and other lot sales across Hicksville Richland Washington Adams and Defiance with buyers and sellers including D W Stewart F Ritcher C Winter G Daheny J P Cameron J Ou ton H Palmer J Cartland M Ottis H Hardy Ella Palmer E Cameron Flora Glesson E Sheneman Oscar Eaton G F Parker and others with prices ranging from 50 to 3 000 dollars All transfers specify parcels and participating parties and occur in Defiance Richland Washington Adams Hicksville Adams and Mark townships.

D. W. Stewart J. H. Anderson Hicksville F. Ritcher H. Ritcher Richland F. Ritcher, Sr F. Ritcher, Jr C. Winter W. Moore Washington G. Daheny J. P. Cameron Richland Township J. Ou Ton H. Palmer J. Cartland P. Swartzel Adams M. Ottis Hattie Ottis H. Hardy B. F. Enos Defiance Ella Palmer Mary A. Hoffman Sherwood E. P. Cameron F. W. Ury Washington Township Flora B. Glesson Philip Swartzel E. Sheneman E. P. Sheneman Mark Oscar Eaton G. P. Ruff G. F. Parker Clara E Higgins

Watermelons and hay fever end soon in Ohio notes

Suffering from watermelons and hay fever will end as plastering of the orphanage nears completion. Various local people, including John Mattocks and M. M. Corwin, frequent the area. The Blaine and Logan clubs, pole raisings, cider mill, and farmers’ activities populate Noble and Tiffin townships with political and agricultural notes.

Meek John Mattocks Tiflin Township P. A. Conn M. M. Corwin Express Mrs. Sanborn and Children Texas New York Lyman Langdon Noble Township Ohio Corn Blaine Logan George Lige Spencer Freddie Brown Cleveland Hendricks B. H. Clemmons Jacob Dickman Clinker’s Corners Palley Port Cameron Blaine and Logan M. E Defiance Fred Kellermure James Grisier Fayette Ohio Farmers Insurance Company Democrats Tiffin Blaine and Logan Club

Proclamation for Defiance County 1854 General Election

Sheriff John A. Foust proclaims the October general election for Defiance County Ohio. Voters will select state officers including one congressman for the Sixth District and multiple local judges and officials in the county precincts from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the 2d Tuesday in October.

Ohio John A. Foust Defiance County Defiance Henry Williams, Fulton, Paulding Putnam van Wert Common Pleas Williams Paulding

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