Grant named Emperor by Blaine voters and more in Ohio
The Defiance letter page notes Grant, age fifty eight, nicknamed Emperor by supporters. It discusses political shifts toward the West with Illinois rising as the Empire State of the West and Ohio's diminishing arena role. Commentary covers conventions, party loyalties, and regional figures like M R Witter and a Census appointment in Ohio.
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Ohio
Illinois
Grant and Postmaster-General Key in district nominees
Since Ren LeFevre took his seat in Washington as representative for part of this district he has campaigned for re nomination. Hence his re nomination at the Luna Convention Tuesday. A Democratic voter’s old-time boast about liquor influence and voting loyalty is recounted with sharp satire.
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Ren. LeFevre
Washington
Luna Convenstion
Sgman
Dea
WM. Hall
Joan F. Henry Curran &Co
College Place
New York
Democrats claim Local Option bill defeated by Republican Legislature
The Local Option bill failed with 53 yeas 95 nays as 49 Republicans supported and 18 opposed. County votes listed show broad GOP support across Ashtabula to Williams, with Clermont Licking Lucas Ross each contributing two members. both Cler-mont and Ross split with Republican yea and Democratic nay. Absent were Dr Hathaway Geauga and Mr Legget Carroll.
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Ashtabula
Athens
Belmont
Campaign
Clarke
Clermont
Clinton
Columbiana
Delaware
Erie
Fayette
Fulton
Gallia
Green
Guernsey
Hardin
Harrison
Highland
Huron
Jackson
Jefferson
Knox
Lake
Lawrence
Licking
Logan
Lorain
Lucas
Madison
Mahoning
Medina
Meigs
Miama
Monroe
Morgan
Morrow
Muskingum
Noble
Perry
Portage
Preble
Ross
Stark
Trumbull
Union
Warren
Williams and
Woods
Adams
Allen
Ashland
Auglaize
Buttler
Brown
Coshocton
Crawford
Cuyahoga
Darke
Defiance
Paulding
Fairfield
Franklin
Hamilton
Hancock
Hensry
Hocking
Holmes
Marion
Mercer
Montgomery
Ottawa
Pickaway
Pike
Putnam
Sandusky
Scioto
Seneca
Shelby
Summit
Tuscarawas
van Wert
Vinton
Washington
Wayne
Wyandot
Hathaway
Geauga
Mr. Legget
Carroll
Legislature closes 64th Assembly with praise and caution
The first session of the 64th General Assembly closes with broad approval of its work and few mistakes. Supporters cite prudent appropriations, expanded state charity powers, and tighter railroad and life insurance protections. Bryan launches a new paper, the Buckeye Vidette, edited by J W Northrop.
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64Th General Assembly
Hitchcock
Board of State Charities
Ohio
Toledo
Bryan
Buckeye Vidette
J. W. Northrop
Heirs of R Brown to Roeves divide Noble Township land
R Brown's heirs transfer undivided 47ths of 80 acres in Noble Township to P F Roeves for 875 dollars. C Allen conveys to W Harlen 40 acres in Mark.
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R. Brown
P. F. Roeves
Noble Township
C. Allen
W. Harlen
Mark
J. F. Figley
Silas Figley
Tittn
Simon B. Figley
Titfin
David and
Vina Kunkle
Harper Strauss
Tiffin
Straus
Alonzo Chessbrough
J. McFeeter
Jonas Mack
Anthony Peterman
Jonas Mock
Washington
Elizabeth Bouton
Margaret Murphy
Defiance
Charles Miller
Charles E. Miller
Millers Ad
Wm. C. Holgate
Michael Houck
Holgates Ad
N. Defiance
John Ezler
John Schatz
Rose M. Schartz
Henry County
Alonzo Chesbough
Crawford
Local notes from our correspondents
Michael Wahl married last Thursday. The village school operates with Mrs. Adams as teacher. Gerta Myers, eldest daughter of O O Myers, is ill with putrid sore throat. Rev Morse of Toledo spoke Tuesday evening. Rumor of a saloon on the Defiance road near here. Miss Martha Holman from North Baltimore plans to stay through summer. The Bars tist church Ministerial Association opened Monday with a sermon by Dr Shaft of Toledo. Mrs Shaft attended and showcased instrumental and vocal music. She led Bible reading Tuesday, described as highly instructive.
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Martha Holman
North Baltimore
J. Adams
Barstist Church
Shaft
Toledo
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Okolona
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Canpidates
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R. B. Hayes
Congress
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Whisky Party
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Tay Bridge
Bellefontaine
Mississippi
Jefferson Davis
Wm. Hubbard
Bellefontaine Zraminer
Mr. Kernan
George
State Legislature
Wabash
Recorder’s of
Ayersville
Michael Wahl
Defiance Road
Geo. A. Booth
Empire House
Boor & Rendllett
Gro. Cromer
John Lehman & Son
Maumee River
Krotz & Morse
J. L. Scott
Second Streets
New Presbyterian Church
Ottawa Pike
A. McKinney
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
FT. Wayne
St. Louis
Kansas City
Hannibal St Joseph
Omaha & Oulumba
Syoumnen
St. Louis & Pacific
B’y
J.C. Gault
I. C. Townsend
Gead
Gen. Pass
J. H- Whitaker
Ae Defiance
Ormag &New
Clinton and
Front Streets
Defiance,ohio
Clinton Street
Wann
Perry Street
Hoffman & Geiger
Buochu
All Druggiats
Wy. Johnston & CO
JeMerson Ave
Detroit
Mich
U. S
Canada
M. Kittner
Fred. Kittner
Kittner
Kirryer Bros
Defiance, O
Board Ax of Commissioners
Defiance County
Mark Center
Defiance Counties
Isso
Fort Wayne
Hicksville Township
State Line
Farmer Center
Farmer Township
Sai Farmer Center
Chickasaw Road
Washington Township
Georgetown
Wm, A. Es. U Auditor
Avecaeee
Defiance Q
Paul Flager
John Rowe
Transac
Paul Fr.ager
Robinson & Co
Sawyer
Robinson
W. Kossr
Robinson& Co
Richmond
Ind
Defiance Machine Works
Deflannce
Horse Powers & Engines
Aultman and Taylor
Aultman & Taylor Traction
McCormick Company
Toberen & Bevington
Wm. A. Wood Reapers & Mowers
J. H. Bevington
D. Wistar
J. P. Buffington & Co
Kingsbury
D. Potterf
D.D.S
Bechel
C. Biede & Co
Defiance, Ohio
Rere
Cary & Carroll
Cocheco
Manchester
Berlin
Heller & Waterman
Clinton Sts
Wheeler
Reaper and Mower
JS Case Portable & Traction
STEN
Case & CO
Paris
Philadelphia
Colorado
California
United
Tés
J. J. Case & CO
Cortland
Turnbull Farm & Road
A. Bruner
M. A. Wetherell
E. N. Lewis Drug‘ Store
Third Streets
Hatart
Mare
Undertakers
Clinton & Fourth Streets
UHL & Blanchard
Gray
W.slagle
H. Schoonover
F. M. Thompson
Attest
M. Viebach
J. F. Schulz
Tos. Sproull
Defiance Township
F. T. Wolliffer
Bend
Lyon & Healy
State St
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