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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1878
Page
3
The speaker urges friends to stand firm as an old ship lies in danger and calls for the aid of brave men for rescue. The message echoes Bern and Wave references, implying urgent solidarity and courage in a tense moment.
The Grand Army of the Republic in Toledo prepares Decoration Day observances. A column echoes Gen Beatty's remarks and Republicans duty. County officials face questions over a $2,204 tax duplicate error and fears of turnover as court-house gossip runs wild.
The Toledo Council vote of 8 to 7 elected a Republican President of the board, prompting protests from the Democratic side as the party contends the result.
The Republicans plan a warm campaign this fall and pledge to redeem the state. A convention will be held in Cincinnati on June 12 to advance their ticket and platform.
A local discussion notes the county treasurer will require taxpayers in Richland to cover a levy next June, instead of the usual payment flow. The remark hints that small mistakes are common in financial matters.
A site legislation measure passed by the Ohio House states that any surplus after the tax purpose ends shall be transferred to the general fund. The bill emphasizes reallocating remaining revenues to central state finances.
The piece questions why a Democrat avoided mentioning the Defiance prison guard appointment and asks for the life history of the county’s representative. The Toledo Bee contends money interests push gold down to reap a big harvest next January, noting the possible risk to the Bee if proven true.
Mains of the Paulding Democrat admits traveling to Defiance to vote while denying any confidence in his own political stances. The piece notes his prior criticisms and suggests he fears public acknowledgment of his Defiance visit.
A sad comment targets the Democratic Party of Ohio as State Legislator O'Connor takes over penitentiary records to salvage his name. The Associated Press notes a Richmond remark on a lynching error involving Charlotte Harris, a nonwhite woman once accused of incendiarism and later found innocent.
The article notes Jim Steedman remains dissatisfied with the election outcome in Toledo. He had publicly claimed the vote saved the need for his Board of Control, but the city did not elect as many officers as expected and the Council remains unsettled.
The Napoleon Signal’s Bro Foulke is named a candidate for the local post office. The writer hopes for appointment, noting his long republican publishing and his “worthy and well qualified” reputation dating back to 1850.
Ricaiano Township was assessed 2200 dollars more on the tax duplicate than it should have been. Taxpayers may react by seeking corrections and a new deal when the error is found.
A truthful exchange warns that the success of the party matters more than petty spites. It questions how Republican journals would react if they ignored discord in service of national welfare.
AO G Zellers cashier of the National Exchange Bank of Tiffin Ohio fled after banking hours on Saturday with 45500 of bank funds. The bank reports excess surplus covers the loss and says stockholders bear the loss. Directors offer 5000 reward for Zellers' return and 5000 more or portion for money recovered to Sheriff of Seneca County Ohio.
A reader condemns C P Tittle for years of tangled county accounts and urges removing him from office and replacing Democratic officials to save the county thousands annually.
The piece recounts Sutecps as a wounded veteran of the Mexican War, describing a copper bullet passing through his lungs and a silk handkerchief used to remove poison. It notes his injury at Winchester on March 22, 1862, his arm broken by shell fragments, and his later dismissal by the Democratic House when Fields became Doorkeeper, with a charged Irish protest aimed at Irish treatment.
The Cincinnati Times argues the danger to the country lies in Democratic control and urges rescuing Congress by winning Ohio districts. It calls for the Republican party to lead a strategic shift and avoid past blunders in Cleveland last year.
After interviewing city bank officers the Detroit Post and Tribune argues the finance and business outlook is bright. It favors keeping bonds at home, distributing them widely to prevent repudiation, and boosting local investment to benefit citizens.
Historical trials show broom corn seed producing flour about half as much as wheat with comparable bread and cake quality. Bran is as valuable as wheat bran for animal feed. Yields are exceptionally high, up to 500 bushels per acre, with typical estimates around 100.
Samuel J. Randall writes leading Ohio Democrats urging redistricting to help the Democratic party in the next Legislature. Indications favor Republican success unless Democrats use power. Columbus reports cited but withheld names. McMahon of Dayton and another Ohio Democrat prompted the move. Republicans urged to oppose the scheme.
Gen John Beatty urges Ohio Republicans to unite on a platform of time honored principles. He advocates liberty and equal protection under law, warns against Democratic faults, and calls for solidarity to defeat perceived enemies while maintaining party discipline.
Ohio General Assembly enacts pay for township trustees and clerks at one and one half dollars per day with a cap of one hundred fifty dollars per year. The act repeals the original Sec. 22 and becomes effective after passage. James E. Neat and James W. Fitch signatories. law passed March 15 1878.
Mr William Dunipace leased Marengo Island for five years to an Eastern man who plans a horse radish specialty. On Monday afternoon John A Robertson and his wife left for an extended tour through England and Scotland, to meet their son Dr J W Robertson in Liverpool before visiting their old childhood scenes.
A plan for a new brick school house in the Hampton school district Plain township is reported. The depot area frame is up and construction advances rapidly. 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 solely by the English brothers. Shuler likely to depart for Kansas next week.
Dr E H Rorick has come back to Fayette from a year of medical lectures in Edinburg Scotland arriving Tuesday night. The Wauseon rifle club claims they can outshoot any local club after weeks of practice, scoring accurate shots at forty rods off hand with open sights. H B Morrison residence in West Unity Williams county Ohio burned to the ground Monday morning. it was insured for 1500 in Continental, other coverage unknown.
Vene Kelley outfits a clipper‑style steam yacht five and a half feet wide and twenty five feet long on the river. On Saturday twenty three teachers and others arrived from Clyde for a Teachers Association meeting at the High School but found no officers or meeting arrangements. On Sunday morning Mrs Thompson aged over seventy five suffered facial paralysis and loss of speech. her condition was judged serious with no improvement by Tuesday noon.
Citizens arrange a race meet at Delphos Driving Park starting May 29 with generous purses to attract top horses. The Ashery of Rice Bros. on Canal Street was on fire last Saturday night, burning only the roof before being contained. The Firemen's Tournament is unlikely after Tuesday's failed meeting reflects a lack of local support.
Mayor C W Pitcairn breaks ground for a West High Street residence. Single man will rent upon completion. April 19 death by poison of Mrs Harriett Russell aged 21 married three months her husband distraught. Mr J S Kieffer moved to town from Defiance county building a barn and soon a house. Company C 100th Regiment O V L historian M H Doty seeks items for reunion record. Press.
Over a late week period residents faced a fire attempt in the northwest, a church break in at Glandorf stealing a charity box, a bakery entry thwarted, a desk rummage in Rice Brown & Co. factory with about $1 in stamps taken, and a ham stolen from Frank Brinkman’s smokehouse.
A Democrat ally borrowed 5000 dollars from House funds in violation of law, but Glover released his suspect before the crowd could identify him. The Washington Post grows nervous and urges Glover to appear or stay silent.
The Van Wert Mutual Insurance Co. lost 1000 dollars by fire in Cincinnati. The town council contracted to buy belting hose from A B McCuy & Son for 97 cents per foot. A chandelier fell in the Iron Block Young Men’s Club room but fire was extinguished without alarm. J J Winegardener of Lancaster had 8000 dollars stolen by burglars, 6000 in gold and 2000 in greenbacks, one thief arrested. accomplice believed in Van Wert and officers searched. Also an ad for Marshall’s Lung Syrup at 25 cents a bottle through Buffington & Co.
Fragmented timetable records multiple freight stations and travel times across Illinois and Ohio areas. Reads like a scratched schedule with city names such as Chicago Hicksville Fostoria Mansfield Newark Columbus Baltimore Philadelphia and New York alongside mixed times and prices. The OCR yields an unclear transit snapshot with numerous digits and stray letters.
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