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Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1886

Page

4

Republican Congressional Convention to Nominate in Defiance

The Republicans of the Sixth District meet in Defiance Ohio on August 19 1886 at 1 o clock a m to nominate a candidate for Congress and conduct district business. Delegates are apportioned by votes for J B Foraker in 1885 with counts listed for Defiance Fulton Henry Paulding Van Wert Williams and others. By order of Congressional Committee E G Fay, Chairman.

Columbus Sixth Congressional District Defiance Ohio J. B. Foraker Fulton Henry Paulding van Wert A Williams Congressional Committee E. G. Fay

Defiance County Republicans Set August Meeting for Delegates

Defiance County Republicans plan Friday August 13 gathering to choose delegates for the County and Congressional Conventions. The Central Committee lists ward and township delegate quotas including Highland, North Richland, Souther, Washington, Hicksville, and Farmington areas as assigned. By order of Committee F L Hay secretary.

Adams Defiance 1St Ward Ward Delaware Farmer Hicksville Highland Milford Washington Ner L. Hay Defiance County Central Committee North Richland Hickeville F. L. Hay

Republican Judicial Convention Set for Defiance August 19 1886

Williams Defiance and Paulding counties will hold a Republican Judicial Convention in Defiance to nominate a Common Pleas Judge. Representation is one vote per fifty votes or fraction over twenty five cast for J B Foraker in 1885. Delegates from the counties will vote there. Committee signatures F B Dewitt L B Peaslee Philetus Smith. August 2 1886.

Supreme Court Supreme 'S Commissioner of Common Schools Board of Public Works J. B. Foraker Defiance County James E. Lowry Republican State Com Joshua K. Brown Williams Defiance Pauldincg Common Pleas City of Republcan Holden F.B Dewitt L.B. Peaslee Philitus Smith

Republicans Name Judge Brown Potential for Congress

Discussion notes a Republican candidacy in the district with Defiance county lacking a candidate and looking to sister counties. Judge Brown of Fulton is praised as a strong contender who could reduce the Democratic majority by about half in his county, while Judge Bowersox faces internal party opposition.

Defiance County Bowersox Walliams Judge Brown Fulton

Cecil School Board hires J J ili as teacher

The School Board of Cecil hired J J ili of Ada to teach in the higher department of the school.

School Board of Cecil J J. Ili Ada

Ohio Voters to Judge Payne Election Corruption

The piece argues that Senate inaction on Payne’s election does not erase corruption claims. It asserts a nationwide belief in extensive legislator debauchery and criticizes Democratic papers for spin. It warns Ohio voters will confront coal oil boodlers with sharp retribution at the ballot box.

U. S. Senate Payne Senate Ohio

Reform backwards as debt payoff contrasts rise in eighties

In a critique of party finance the author notes that under Arthur's administration the Republicans paid off 116,297,000 of the public debt in sixteen months, while the Democrats in sixteen months paid only 50,143,900, less than half as much, calling it reform backwards.

Dent Arthur Republican Party

Lorenz Named Toledo Postmaster In Surprising Pick

Groree E. Lorenz was appointed postmaster of Toledo by the Democratic administration amid interest from many Democrats who campaigned for the job. Lorenz did not seek the role and carried on quietly until the unexpected plum dropped into his lap.

Toledo Lorenz

Charles W. Allen Co. Bankruptcy Tied to Eight-Hour Wage Plan

Tue Charles W. Allen Co. of Chicago, a major tobacco firm, went bankrupt last week after attempting to run eight hours daily with ten hours pay. The firm employed one hundred men.

Charles W. Allen Co Chica

Cutting Case in Mexico Draws Mixed Reactions

The Cutting affair involves American citizen William Cutting in El Paso del Norte. He publishes El Centinela in Spanish and clashed with rival Medina, leading to legal action and a jail stay before release by Mexican authorities. The U S state department has yet to issue a full facts statement, and Chihuahua’s chief justice would review the case.

Mexico State Department Congress Cutting el Paso del Norte Rio Grande el Paso Texas el Centinela Medina Hi Centinela S.tu Herald el Paso del Nito Supreme Court of the State of Chihuahua

A Rich Legacy and Dr Biggers Cordial Endorsed

The General Attorney of Pollman Sleeping Car Company ex Chief Justice Lochrane of Georgia declares Dr Biggers Huckleberry Cordial superior for bowel ailments, claiming it cures diarrhea and dysentery and aids teething children. Price 50 cents. ask your druggist.

Pollman Sleeping Car Company O. A. Lochrane Georgia Dr. Biggers Dr Biggers Jt. i

Old Country Habits and Bastille Reflections in New York Letter

A New York Letter argues immigrant perseverance stems from old-country industry. It cautions American youth about dependency and drowning risks from sudden water temperature changes. It recalls the Bastille’s fall, Lafayette, Tom Paine, and the French Revolution’s lessons tied to Christian ethics.

Mount Vernon Lafayette Washington Tom Paine London Anothererson France

Unclaimed Letters at De fiance Post Office Week Ended Aug 3

A list of names remains uncalled for at the De fiance Post Office for the week ending Tuesday August 3. Arthur Carrier Mrs Nelia A Cromer C Fleming J Goehring Geo Gagen Mrs Allis Huggens Mrs Addie Hijjes William Kaley S Liefer Miss Jennie Kibble Mrs Julia Maxwell Mrs 8 R Mack Miss Emma Mohrman Haman Myers Wm H H Riley J J Stone Henry H Lines Miss Maggie Scott Miss Biddie Warren Emmet Welden Miss J L Williams.

Defiance H. Arthur Carrier Nelia A. Cromer C. Fleming J. Goehring Geo. Gagen Allis Huggens Addie Hijjes William Kaley S. Liefer Jennie ‘Kibble Julia Maxwell R. Mack Emma Mohrman Haman Myers Wm. H. H. Riley J. J. Stone Henry H. Lines Maggie Scott Biddie Warren Emmet Welden J. L. Williams

Acker's Blood Elixir Promises Cure Claims

N Goodward asserts Acker's Blood Elixir provides a positive guarantee of cure for rheumatism syphilis and all blood disorders. The remedy is said to clear skin and improve complexion with a sure and positive outcome.

N.goodward Acker Meri

Extraordinary employment offer targets nationwide agents

Kenosa Manufactuate Co invites unemployed workers nationwide to join as agents for an invention. Promises clear earnings from 50 to 600 dollars monthly, with a 30 day trial and minimum 109 dollars profit, plus refund of unsold goods. Encourages listing ten counties and sub agents, and asks readers to send three one cent stamps for postage. Address 316 Smithfield St Pittsburg.

United States Mexico Aiven EXPEN Kenosa Manufactuate Co Smithfield St Pittsburg

Stop That Cough Throat Balm Ad Claim

An advertisement for Dr. Frazier's Throat and Lung Balsam promotes its cure for coughs colds hoarseness and throat and lung diseases. It claims the remedy saves lives and urges households to use the product priced at 50 cents per bottle from William M. Co. in Cleveland Ohio.

Dr. Frazier Wiltiam Mr’e Co Prop’s Cleveland Ohio

William's Indian Pile Ointment advertised cure

An advertisement touts William's Indian Pile Ointment as a universal cure for piles with claims of curing long standing cases. It promises instant relief from itching and bleeding and notes sale by druggists or mail order from Cleveland Ohio. A separate local item mentions Dave Elinack of Arthur reporting a wheat yield of forty bushels per acre by actual measurement.

William William Mr’a Co Cleveland G. W. No Dave Elinack Arthur

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Defiance County Express Clinton and Third Streets Db. T D. Elmer Defiance Post-Office Ohio Republican Convention Republican County Convention Court House Republican Congressional Caucus Republican Judicial Convention the Democratic Papers of Presi Tion Groree E. Lorenz the Company Lydia E. Pinkhan Draggiets Mas. Porxnam Lyon Mass Lydia E. Pinkhaus Central States ST. Louis Chicago Detroit Toledo, Hannibal, Keokuk Indianapolis Fort Wayne Springfield, Quincy Peoria Kansas City ST. Joseph Des Moins Ancil Bluffs Omaha Ottumwa Michigan Indiana Illinois Iowa Missouri New York Boston Niagara Falls Ni Palis St. Paul Minneapolis Ohi Council Bluffs Des Moines N. Y.C Palace Woodruff Terre Ecartine ST. LO & Pacific RV Canada Chandler Forster Bamford Chemical Works Providence B. L Deuguists U. S Hunter Sifter Cincinnati A. W. Greely Trent U. S. Army Lady Franklin Bay Royal Sro Chicago Tribune N. Y. Sun N. Y. Herald N. FY. Post Startford Post Siires Charles Scribner’s Sons Elm St Broadway New York Letter Dyarman Dyardman Peterson J. L. Scott Stone Front Clinton 2D Streets Free Hampton Detroit, Mich MR HH. B Hall the Undertaker Pur City Hall He. B. Hall Undertaker North Side Maumee River Defiance, Ohio Hno.f. Deatrick & Son Geo. P. Rowell & Co Newspaper Advertising Bureau Daoust & Mangus Bros Hartmare Walter A Clinton Street
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