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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1878
Page
1
The message urges friends to stand true as the old ship lies in danger and needs the help of brave men. It conveys a wartime or perilous voyage mood with a call for courage and solidarity.
The Grand Army of the Republic in Toledo arranges Decoration Day observances. The column notes General Beatty's remarks and critiques county officers for incompetence. It questions county Auditor Slough over a $2,204 tax duplicate error and mentions political tensions around Toledo council leadership and a GOP majority board presidency.
Ricaiano Township was assessed 2200 dollars more on the tax duplicate than required. Taxpayers may seek redress when they learn of the overcharge and expect a corrective adjustment.
The Republican State Convention will be held in Cincinnati on June 12. Leaders promise a warm campaign this fall and aim to redeem the State with a strong effort.
The Ohio Legislature passes a bill to transfer any surplus remaining after a special tax is used to its intended purpose into the general fund. The county treasurer warns of higher tax burdens on Richland taxpayers next June.
The writer questions why the Democrat has not discussed the Defiance prison guard appointment. They request Brother White to provide the life history of the man who represents the county in that role.
The Toledo Bee suggests money sharks could drive gold to par to profit next January while acknowledging the possibility and the grim situation if it proves true.
The Paulding Democrat editor defends against charges of visiting Defiance to vote. He acknowledges coming to Defiance and voting but says he would not dare deny it. The piece ridicules the accuser and frames defiance as a rebuttal to prior criticism.
A member of the Ohio State Legislature named O Connor faces scrutiny as he takes over penitentiary records to salvage his reputation. Despite his research into Michigan penitentiary records the effort does not fully restore his standing.
The AP reports a misstatement about lynching Charlotte Harris for incendiarism, implying she was innocent and highlighting racial tensions. The Toledo Board of Control’s Jim Steedman clings to a disputed election outcome as the city council fight continues and the expected ring influence falters.
Bro. Foulke of the Napoleon Signal is a candidate for the local post office. The writer hopes for his appointment, noting he runs a Republican paper in a Democratic county and is worthy and well qualified for the position.
A quoted editorial warns fault-finding lawmakers that party success serves national welfare more than petty spites. It questions Republican journals that would neglect unity for political grievance and emphasizes collective responsibility to the country.
O G Zellers, cashier at National Exchange Bank of Tiffin Ohio, absconded after banking hours Saturday, taking 45500. Surplus remains. loss borne by stockholders. Bank operations untouched. Directors offer 5000 reward for Zellers return and 5000 more for recovery of the money or a fair portion.
A local columnist urges removal of Mr. C. P. Tittle from the Court House for a year, arguing his four year tenure as Treasurer and Auditor has produced tangled figures and wasted thousands, and that the Democratic party should replace inefficient office holders with him.
The narrative recalls Gen Sure ps wounded by a copper bullet in Mexico with a silk handkerchief used to draw out the poison. At Winchester on March 22 1862 he led a battery under fire, a shell broke his arm, yet he was sidelined by the Democratic House as Fields was named Doorkeeper amid Irish reaction.
The Cincinnati Times argues for rescuing the House of Representatives from Democratic control as the sole safeguard. It urges Ohio to swing three or four districts by rallying party managers and avoiding Cleveland style blunders to fight for the Republican party rather than for or against the President.
Detroit Post and Tribune notes a cheery finance outlook after interviewing city bank officers. It argues bonds should stay home, spread among many hands, to prevent repudiation and keep capital circulating locally.
A historical note details broom corn seed once deemed useless beyond planting now shown to yield flour about half that of wheat. Bran and seed prove valuable for animal food. bread and baked goods are digestible and appealing. Reports claim broom corn can yield 100 to 500 bushels per acre with a spear producing a pint of seed.
Samuel J. Randall urges Ohio Democrats to redraw the state legislature to blunt anticipated Republican gains. Reported from Columbus via Democratic managers, with McMahon of Dayton named as an influencer. Republican members are urged to mount a prompt opposition to the plan.
Gen. John Beatty speaks to the Ohio Republican State Central Committee urging unity within the party while preserving core principles. He emphasizes equal protection, inalienable rights, lawful majority rule, fair voting, and distrust of Democratic leaders, calling for discipline against discord and a triumphant, united campaign.
Mr Wm Dunipace has leased Marengo Island for five years to an Eastern man who will specialize in horse radish. On Monday Mr John A Robertson and wife departed for an extended tour of England and Scotland. They will meet their son Dr J W Robertson in Liverpool and then travel to their childhood scenes.
Ohio General Assembly amends section twenty two of the township act to set per diem pay for trustees and clerks at one and one half dollars with an annual cap of one hundred fifty dollars. The act repeals original section twenty two and requires compensation for the constable’s advertisement duties. The act takes effect after passage. James W. Fitch presides. Senate president, passed March 15 1878.
In Plain township the Hampton district will construct a new brick school house. A frame for the new grist mill at the depot is up and construction moves swiftly. The May term of Common Pleas Court opens Wednesday May 1. Abram and J W English bought P P Shuler’s interest in Bowling Green flouring mills, now owned by the English brothers. Shuler likely to depart for Kansas next week.
Dr E H Rorick returned to Fayette after a year of medical lectures in Edinburgh Scotland The Wauseon rifle club says they can beat rivals in the region and have practiced weeks to shoot forty rods with open sights A fire destroyed the home of H B Morrison of West Unity Williams county Ohio Monday morning It was insured for 1500 with Continental Insurance and other policies are unknown.
On Saturday last twenty three teachers and others came from Clyde for a Teacher’s Association gathering in the city. Arriving at the High School Building they found no officers and no meeting arrangements. Mrs Captain Thompson mother of Chas and J P Thompson suffered facial paralysis on Sunday morning and as of Tuesday noon remained unable to speak except for yes and no. She is over seventy five and in poor health.
Delphos citizens plan a race series at the Delphos Driving Park starting May 29 with liberal purses to attract top horses. The Ashery of Rice Bros on Canal street near the P Fort Wayne and Cincinnati line caught fire last Saturday night. the roof burned but the building was saved. Citizens reportedly oppose holding the Firemen's Tournament in Delphos after a failed meeting on Tuesday despite efforts by some to revive amusement.
Mayor C W Pitcairn breaks ground on a West High Street home while single status suggests future rental. April 19 death by poison of Harriet Russell aged 21 follows three months of marriage. husband distraught with unknown motive. J S Kieffer moves a new barn on West High Street and plans a house. readers urged to report Com pany C 100th Regiment O V L histories to M H Doty for upcoming reunion.
Last week an arson attempt at a northwestern dwelling failed when the fire self extinguished. Burglars entered the Glandorf Catholic Church, stealing the charity box. They also tried to break into R A Shadrack Bakery and looted Rice Brown & Co. factory office for postage stamps and stole a ham from Frank Brinkman’s smokehouse.
Glover exposes a Democrat who borrowed 5000 of House funds in violation of law but lets his catch slip before the crowd on shore. The Washington Post grows nervous and urges Glover to reveal or withdraw.
A Van Wert Mutual Insurance loss of 1000 occurred by fire in Cincinnati. The town council hired A B McCurdy & Son for belting hose at 97 cents per foot. A chandelier fell at the Iron block injuring lamps but no alarm was sounded. J J Winegardener of Lancaster had 8000 stolen by burglars, including 6000 in gold and 2000 in cash, with one thief arrested and another sighted in Van Wert. Also mothers urged to use Dr Marshall’s Lung Syrup for whooping cough, 25 cents a bottle.
A dense rail schedule lists Express Passenger and Express Accom trains between Chicago and eastern cities. It shows arrival and departure times at stations including Garrett Hicksville Defiance Deshler Fostoria Tiffin Sandusky Monroeville Mansfield Mount Vernon Newark Columbus Wheeling Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York and more with multiple daily runs and varying times throughout the day.
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