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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1879
Page
4
A fragmented verse recalls a fiddler linked to a graveyard hill and a city street. The poem hints at a lingering welcome for the fiddler’s name and a weary street scene, with faint allusions to faith and memory.
A lengthy Civil War era narrative follows Colonel, Susie Grey, and John Smith the carpenter cross eyed, as past loyalties, poverty, and family duty test a young couple. John vows to help his mother and sister, while Susie faces social scorn and moral conflict, culminating in a tearful reunion and a new life built on duty and love.
Investigation into the Blantyre colliery blast reveals systemic rule evasion by miners. A forged lamp key, pipe, tobacco box with keys, and matches show deliberate efforts to bypass safety devices.
Joint resolution from the General Assembly of Ohio to amend sections 3 and 5 of article 4. It sets nine common pleas districts with Hamilton County included, creates district courts and judges, and outlines election, salaries, and pro tempore provisions. The measure directs ballot wording for Yes or No and was certified by Secretary Milton Barnes in Columbus on April 11, 1879.
Propositions to amend Sections of Articles II III and X of the Ohio Constitution are submitted with detailed ballot wording. The text outlines biennial elections for Senators and Representatives, executive department composition, and township officer terms. James W. Owens presided as Senate president pro tempore. bill passed April 12, 1879.
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