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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1887
Page
4
Defiance County Express notes the Office Corner at Clinton and Third Streets published by The Express Publishing Co. It indicates the paper is entered at the Defiance Post Office as second class matter.
Republican slate lists J. B. Foraker of Hamilton for governor, W. C. Lyon of Licking for lieutenant governor, WM. T. Spear for supreme judge long term, P. J. Dickman for short term, ER. W. Poe for state auditor, J. C. Brown for state treasurer, D. K. Watson for attorney general, and A Flickinger for the board of public works from Defiance.
The jury found eleven Chicago commissioners guilty last Friday. Seven were sentenced to two years in penitentiary and fined $1,000 each.
The New York Republicans announce a State Convention on September 14 to unify efforts to carry the statewide ticket. Party leaders express unity and determination to rally voters behind the slate.
Gov. Forager will launch the Republican campaign in Caldwell on September 7. Republicans anticipate a powerful speech that could shake Demes from positions along the line.
The Virginia Democrats advocate repudiating the state debt and seek Congress to cede government land to compensate for the loss of West Virginia. They back tariff policies aligned with the Republican party.
Returns show a net Republican gain of 25,495 votes across 94 of 119 counties. The final outcome remains uncertain as counties yet to report may widen the margin.
Frank Hupp plans a bold bid for Congress in 1888 and will begin this year to stump Ohio in support of the Cleveland Convention free trade plank. Republicans would rather wage the campaign on the issue of honest wages for American workers.
Governor Foraker offers a frank courteous invitation to President Cleveland on behalf of Ohio citizens. The editorial asks whether Democratic press will view it fairly and if Cleveland will accept the gesture.
The Vincinna Democrats at their state convention praised the President as a civil service reformer and pledged hearty support for his administration, while accusing him of ignoring veteran soldiers and promising pensions to their own disabled men.
Oberlin writer Wm. G. Frost denounces claims of a sham anti-saloon vs into saloon fight at the Toledo Republican State Convention. He argues no liquor debate occurred and warns critics misread GOP splits, urging caution toward Prohibition camp defections.
A party touring the county sold supposedly genuine pebble glasses and was forced to withdraw two or three pairs after local scrutiny. Officials urge residents to expose any similar frauds and protect buyers from deceptive goods.
A Defiance City Council special session heard a Water Works proposal with Mayor Ralston presenting the Water Works Co. ordinance. A 12-member committee from the wards plus the mayor and city solicitor will review the measure, with a final decision expected at a planned meeting Monday night.
Eastbound B and O noon train crashed with a freight engine on a side track one half mile west of the station when an open switch caused the wreck. Engineer L Eastman was seriously hurt. he warned danger and jumped. Switchman J H Geiger resigned amid blame. Passengers escaped without serious injuries. Locomotives, baggage car, and cow catchers damaged. repairs began in Garrett.
A steam threshing engine started the blaze that consumed James Peterson’s oats and wheat in Defiance township. About 130 bushels of wheat and 300 bushels of oats were burned. No insurance covered the stacks. Water works may reduce future insurance losses.
Rev B W Slagle and Lance urge Ridpath’s Cyclopedia of Universal History as a clear concise entertaining and correct world history for home use. They praise Prof Tidpath’s work and commend its value for young readers seeking knowledge of the past.
There are many hair preparations in the market but none have so desirable effect upon the hair and scalp as Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Restorer.
An excursion train departs Defiance on August 17, 1887 at 7 53 p m with day coaches reclining chairs and palace sleeping cars. Arrives at Niagara Falls early next morning. Round trip tickets go on sale August 17 for five days at five dollars fifty cents. Contact the local Wabash railway ticket agent for details.
An ordinance approved by Defiance officials grants Samuel R. Bullock and Company a 90 year right to lay pipes and operate water works for the city and its inhabitants. It details mains, hydrants, pumps, standpipes, and a test of capacity, with price terms, fire use rules, and a possible purchase option by the city after ten years.
Local items report E R Stone visiting Farmer, plans for Laura Norway’s school closure, and Defiance residents visiting. Glendale and Fay ette schools hire instructors, and August fall term begins September 5 in Farmer. Swantown church events include Sunday school, preaching, and an ice cream festival with $25 proceeds.
Money to loan on farm ne or good paper bought. Apply to F L Hay real estate agent office in court house 481f.
Residents and survivors of the 14th Ohio organize a reunion in the city on August 26. About 500 are expected, with ladies and friends. A picnic dinner will be served at the rink, followed by a camp fire in the evening free to the public. Distinguished speaker Mrs. R. Steedman McCann will recite Old Chickamauga. Provisions for the dinner are requested from friends of old soldiers.
The paper reports ninety new sous scribers joined in the past week as it strives to become the best county paper in the state with widest circulation. It cites positive comments and calls for friends to subscribe to the BEIT paper in the county.
Local correspondence asks that all items reach the office by Tuesday noon to assure publication. The note encourages friends to send in contributions promptly for printing.
Hurrah for Foraker and Lyon, Edward Kusian reports a new well and social visits. Mrs Durrah of Clermont visits. N A Boutell retires from store work. Frank G Blue travels to Ada for ten weeks of schooling. Free Baptist quarterly meeting to be held at Mt Calvary starting August 19. calls for social gathering and basket dinner. J E Ebert noted as billing clerk. laundry woman at Russell House. new band stand at fair ground painted. fire engine sent to Eddy's to control shavings fire. gas well No 8 equipment shipped. T I Hose cited. keys found near post office and Russel House. Tuttle dies at 4 pm after four weeks illness aged 60 years 9 months 9 days resident 35 years of Defiance. funeral Saturday 2:30 pm at residence Third Ward Invermont Brunersburg cemetery conducted by Rev J L Philips.
An excursion train on the Toledo Peoria and Western bound for Niagara fell through a burning bridge near Chatsworth Illinois. Over one hundred were killed and four hundred injured as six sleeping cars and nine cars plunged into the fire. The crash occurred on a dry run fifteen feet deep with a wooden bridge, leaving no chance to stop before the catastrophe.
The Defiance Fair Company announces a contract with a Cleveland firm for grand racing attractions on September 2 and 3. Features include herdial and Roman standing races with a team of horses pulling a wagon for half a mile in 534 seconds. Weather permitting, the fair promises the largest speed program and finest attractions yet.
The list shows marriages of Chas Terence to Miss Mary Mark ward, Joseph D Kerr to Miss Flora A Culler, James Thompson to Miss Jennie Prosper, Edward A Monfort to Mrs Mary R Robertson, Sylvester Fyoger to Miss Ella E Woodcox. The piece ends with a parenthetical quote about home.
For sale in section 34 Mark township 200 acres with 20 acres cleared and a small house and barn at 25 per acre for 100 acres and 0 per acre for 100 unimproved. In section 24 Richland township 115 acres with 25 acres improved for 3300. Henry NEWBEGIN.
The Great Toledo Fair will run September 5 to 16 with 20000 dollars in premiums. Exhibits by the Pair promise numerous attractions and a full program of races trotting pacing and running. A Nat ural Gas display from the City costs 25000 dollars for arches and stand-pipes. President Cleveland and three state governors are invited and expected to attend.
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