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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1885
Page
3
The notice lists K V Hamaker as chairman and Joan P Cameron as secretary for a delegates meeting regarding townsite matters in Richland and Defiance on the fourth of month, 1885.
A prominent Democrat in the city bets twenty dollars on Hoadly's defeat. The Representative convention for this and Paulding counties meets September 2. J. B. Foraker, the Republican nominee for Governor, will speak in Defiance before campaign closes. The Democratic convention certifies good moral character for the coal oil Legislature. Fourth class postmasters increase under Democratic guidance. Republicans opposed Foraker’s planned speech on county convention day due to other commitments.
The text urges voters to size up candidates and vote for the best men. It mocks platform promises as hollow and notes three state tickets claim to be best. It suggests two lawyers and a preacher as sufficient advocates of temperance and morality.
In Columbus the Governor, during ratification, lauds Or Myers as his eloquent young friend. Allen once spoke harshly of Hoadly, but now the two appear to share mutual admiration that could aid their campaign efforts.
The Express argues the county convention should meet in Farmer or Hicksville due to stronger turnout and enthusiasm there, noting city attendance lags. It urges full township representation this year to nominate a ticket worthy of broad support.
The platform speaks bluntly against prohibition and declares the party opposes the proposition. It advocates a graded license law and pledges to implement it if elected to office.
The Cleveland Press notes the Democratic platform calling itself the party of the people while recalling a past public scolding of the party. It cites tension between Tilden and the Cleveland administration over Mugwump appointments in New York and comments that Sage of Gramercy Park may cut ties if opposed to the administration.
The Toledo Post criticizes Vat Dowling who switched from the Democratic to the Republican side then back, arguing such moves damage party unity. The piece warns that Democrats may gain votes but invite internal strife and disaffection, as other similar cases did in Toledo and Lucas County.
A general warning criticizes adulterated baking powders using cheap cream of tartar and alum, arguing free samples mislead consumers and pose poisoning risks. It praises Royal Baking Powder for purity and reliability, noting it never relies on giveaways or prizes and emphasizes wholesome, full-weight leavening power.
From Our Own Correspondent notes farmers near threshing largely complete their season with plowing for wheat to come. rain arrives after a long wait enabling field work. social visits include Mrs. Bogart and Mrs. Krotz of Defiance with Mrs. Blanchard. Broadnix family visits Paulding. cranberry crop looks promising unless frost ends it early. local church meeting at Highland Chapel draws larger crowd despite rain.
Friends with business in the Probate Court are asked to request Judge Bevington to publish orders and administrators sales in the Express. The judge is described as accommodating and will likely comply with the request.
All persons indebted to Etner Bros. by note or book account must settle immediately. Accounts or notes not paid by October will be collected by legal force. Kittner Bros. (4t.)
An old advertisement touts Castoria for infants and children, plus Ayer s Sarsaparilla and Acker s English Remedy for asthma coughs and stomach issues. N G Woodward endorses these products, claiming they purify blood, improve complexion, and cure chronic constipation and dyspepsia with Dyspepsia Tablets.
Mr Abraham Higbee on 2 y acres produced 110 bushels by measure and 0.1255 bushels by weight. A visit to his farm shows his practical farming. We announce the death of Mrs George Parker on August 18 leaving a husband and five children with community sympathy.
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