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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1887
Page
4
Sentences reflect a 1887 Defiance, Ohio reader noting probable Secretary Lamar appointment to the Supreme Court by Cleveland. It also forecasts the Ohio Legislature composition with Republicans dominating both chambers, Virginia’s rising GOP representation, and a broader comment that civilization shifts southward.
The Wauseon Tribune notes Powell trails Foraker by 1064 votes in Defiance, a figure seen as encouraging for Republicans. The paper predicts continued party effort, aiming to win in coming years and remove ring rule, pushing reform and economy in county governance.
Strate Auditor Poe reveals a slate of appointments including Chief Clerk W D Guilbert from Noble County, Book Keeper E H Gilkey of Trumbull, Rail and Bank Clerk R D Grear of Hamilton, Land Clerk A C Caine of Perry, Canal and Trust Fund Clerk Captain Orrin Henry of Wood, Statistician Captain W H Farber of Richland, and Messenger John W Worley of Meigs.
Geyers majority for Representative in Paulding and Defiance counties is 1840, signaling that old canal and reservoir projects are unwanted by many. The Wauseon Tribune notes not all officials favor destroying state property and suggests most legislators oppose abandoning parts of the Public Works, preferring to keep them intact.
The Paulding Democrat criticizes Governor Foraker, arguing the Ohio State Treasury faced two bankruptcies after the election and recalling the state’s $625,000 debt when he took office. It questions the 40 percent advance from county treasuries requested by Auditor Kiessewetter and its impact on public affairs.
The Cincinnati Times-Star notes the State Board of Public Works will revisit the canal issue this winter. Debates focus on draining a reservoir damaged by local dynamiters and whether to restore property or abandon the plan as a cost saving. Critics claim the reservoir’s abandonment would hurt Defiance area Democrats whose careers hinge on canal policy.
At five oclock Thursday morning an alarm summoned Defiance Fire Department to a blaze at the Defiance Papers mill. The fire began under the tub room floor and destroyed most of the mill though some machinery and engine houses survived. Loss runs about seven thousand dollars with part insured. A separate small blaze in the old Exchange Building on North Side was caused by a failed flue.
A mix of social gatherings, marriages, college notes, poetry, jokes, and obituaries captures community life. Items include a Thursday social at city hall, weekly Lincoln Flambeau Guards meetings, cigar union update, farm gas well accident, local printing services, multiple marriages with dates, college progress reports, Thanksgiving visits, and obituaries for John W Brown and Daniel Huffman with biographical details.
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