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Newspaper
Defiance County Republican Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1889
Page
1
Be careful and don't spend your money till you see the wonderful bargains we offer. Our business is growing large day by day. We give the biggest returns for your money and are thankful for all purchases, no matter how small.
A crowded sale offers yards of Shirtings at cut prices 5 to 6 cents per yard and Calicos as low as 2 to 5 cents. Cloaks wraps jackets and rubber goods are deeply discounted with prices slashed from former higher tags. Shoes for men women and children priced well below cost as a mass markdown event aims to turn distressed stock into fast sales. Thousands of other bargains fill the store as customers are urged to buy now.
A critical look at why Lawrence T. Neal was not nominated for governor, tracing gang influence in Dayton and Ohio Democratic politics. The piece contrasts past graft exposure, Thurman allies, and the rise of Campbell as a targeted anti boodler stance, urging clean elections and party integrity.
Chas E Bronsons Real Estate Exchange Defiance Ohio lists farms and properties for sale in Auglaize Noble Dela ware and Defiance townships near Mark Center Holgate and East Defiance. Properties include 60 65 and 40 acre farms with houses, 40 acre parcels with improvements, corner lots near depots and a hotel property, with prices from 750 to 7200 and cash or easy terms. Many parcels feature cultivation tiling and good fences and mention canal proximity and development potential.
The speaker argues old time Democrats cannot gain recognition. He blames an element willing to commit crimes to reach their aims. He predicts a year when the people will pulverize Frand, Boodle & Co. and the Democratic party’s influence will crumble.
Defiance calls the best Normal and Commercial College in the Northwest to the fall term beginning September 2. The college touts its fine buildings, capable instructors, thorough practical work, and premier boarding hall. Board, furnished room, and tuition priced from 2.60 to 2.90 per week. Send for new catalogue. no29-3mo.
In Defiance this week Miss Binnie Gleason visits from Defiance. Dr. Kyle from Sherwood was in Defiance on business last Tuesday. W. H. Weber of Sherwood built a deluxe buggy for himself. John Canabel bought a fine buggy from J. Wehner last Monday for 25 dollars. Mirt Sayler of Fort Wayne visited Fort Wayne on Tuesday, hosted by Mrs. Joel Osser. Mrs. F. M. Koons from Enat Nobe stayed in the West part on the 11th as guest of Mrs. Joel Moaser.
An advertisement claims Miles Pills are the safest and surest remedy for sick horses and ailments like liver and bowel issues. Free samples are available at N. G. Woodward's.
Mrs John Grogg reported ill John F Dowe works at his West Noble farm as rain delays sowing wheat N D Grogg built a new wind pump W H Webber family visited West Noble John F Dowe plans a new house nearby Wallace Brenner will move from East Delaware to Defiance L Rohrig bought a wheat thresher two machines and a clover buker employ eight hands Public sale set at James Kelley farm north of Defiance September 19 Jakob Fraley East Delaware died September 19 A W Mavis ends two month school term in district No 4 September 21 with a pianta Joseph Gier of Defiance hauled stone for Bend bridge River fordings frustrate locals
An 19th century classified item advertises a treatment for piles with various spellings and claims of positive effect and mentions Colby and Scott as the sellers located at nol7ly.
Local items report good corn weather and a large clover seed crop. Visits include Elizabeth Wheaton and Mr. and Mrs. Wank. Oats yield 1,300 dozen from P Moon. Varied updates on college, meat supply, politics, and community events like the G A R lecture by B F Enos, fair crowds, and baptisms at the M church.
The grand ball at Rock's hall was well attended. Mrs. W. T. Wagner will teach in district No. 7 this winter. Mamie Bercaw visits Mark Center for a couple of weeks. W. T. Wagner of Mark Center spent Sunday with the Cage family. The Ladies of the M. E. church plan a social to raise funds for a church organ.
An old adage extols saving time as crucial and praises a rheumatism remedy extracted from red clover blossoms. Colby and Scott sell the extract and promote its efficacy as an unparalleled cure.
The writer recounts greetings with Republican figures and readers across several towns. He praises W. & Tomlinson as a likely Commissioner nominee, mentions John M. Johnson, G. Armstrong, James Anderson, Dr. O. W. Kyle, D. F. DeWitt, Ernest Loyd, Miles Bunker, John A. Hire, A. Sarvis, Austin Jones, J. A. Field, and P. D. Lintz. He records names of subscribers paying in advance and notes a reunion at Hicksville and a Sherwood convention.
A dying woman told by doctors she could live only a short time weighed under seventy pounds. She read of Dr Kings Discovery on a scrap of wrapping paper, used a sample bottle, then a larger bottle, and improved rapidly. She became strong and plump, reaching 140 pounds. For fuller particulars, send a stamp to W H Cole, Drog Fort Smith. Trial bottles free at Colby and Scotts Drug Store.
Local notes recount W. O. Barney visiting Defiance last Monday and Nelson Stone moving from Farmer last week. Ava Gingery went to the Toledo fair while Dad Harriman returned from Wood county the same day. Joseph Miller and Ida Hootman wed on Thursday September. Frank Gingery and Ed Stone visited Maysville Indiana last Friday. Elder J A Hootman to preach September 22 at the local church. Several locals trip to Clear Lake Indiana for fishing and a surprise birthday for D C Shelaee with a plush album gift.
A Steubenville, Ohio druggist reports his wife, long crippled by a female weakness, regained strength after using Milton’s Food, following failed climate cures and doctors. Sample offered for Sept and Oct by J. P. Hington.
Local tidbits record illness and visits among residents in Adams Township and nearby areas. Names include Lindau, Ira Newell, Will Harper, E E Root, Webb Wilda, Sallie Davis, G McCord, Scofield wagon plans, John Mosser dance, Eugenia Parker, Napoleon visits, W M Jones, Lemuel Headley sheep deal, Hog purchase from Wm Allen, John Scofield horse loss, Gilbert Root at Toledo reunion, Mrs Blanch Allen and Sarah Hoadley visits, May Shrimplin illness, Missionary meeting set for Sept 39th, John Payman winning a gold watch, and William Spray’s fall mission to Canada.
A Defiance County Teachers Association constitution and by laws are presented with officer duties and tie to county and township organization. It notes an institute at Ickaville on Sept 21 and lists teachers slated to teach in Williams county with monthly salaries, highlighting pay disparities across the county line.
Ora Benner is father to a Sly boy. Rev F A Snyder returns from Indiana. Martin Gurwell and August Lions attend Napoleon fair. A Gauns miller barn burned Sunday. Miss Clara Helmick returns to New Haven Indiana. Farmers sell sheep to Archibald buyers. Jacob Robertson uses dynamite to clear stumps. Wm Rath erects a new wind pump from Cary and Rath. Victor from Transport echoed. Lewis and Minnie Blanchard visit from Ayersville. Wheat sown is limited due to dryness. Dick Miller moves to Paulding Ohio. Melons hauled from Spring Hill Michigan to Defiance. Tiffin township sends eighteen students to Defiance College.
Swelling of the ankles or feet not from rheumatism indicates a weak or diseased heart says Prof. DeCosta. Shortness of breath, chest pain when lying on the left side, and smothering spells are also signs. Dr Miles New Cure claims to cure and is sold at N G Woodward's.
Stewart Miller was in Toledo last week. W. E. Doud and wife were in Toledo. Miss Mary Clark is at Defiance learning millinery. Relatives have been visiting Mrs. N. Etchen the past two weeks. Geo. Rock plans to return to Rush Medical College later this month. Mrs. Jennie Rock drew the quilt Saturday night of last week. nearly 300 numbers were sold. Rev. Bailey preached his farewell sermon last Sabbath and expects reappointment. The ladies working society cleared $19 last week. A miniature church, built by E. J. Potter, was among the attractions.
W. A. Turritan of Hickaville handles all kinds of fruit trees and shrubs near Norwalk Ohio. He offers Eaton grape wild goose plum and cherry varieties with replacement on dies at half price. Spring delivery approached $1 000 and profits from two trees suggest strong returns.
The article extols the brain and nerves as central to life and mind, linking nerve disorders to headaches dizziness sleeplessness and other ailments. It advertises Dr Miles Ner vine as a cure and offers a free trial bottle at N. Woodward Drug Store.
The Toledo Commercial praises Southwestern Ohio's thriving newspapers noting their role in developing resources wealth and industry. It lauds fast trains vessels and press guiding agriculture and commerce, urging readers to subscribe as the era of progress continues.
The Wabash Line lists August 6, 20 and September 10, 24 and October 6 1889 as travel dates to Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Dakota Colorado and other western regions with a single fare for round trips. For details contact the nearest Wabash ticket agent.
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