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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1879
Page
2
Frank C. Culley notes Friday Herning on December 5 references a sweeping ticket capable of winning across the North and two-thirds of the Southern States. Grant and Brame are mentioned as figures shaping the momentum.
The passage questions if President Hayes is acting from personal instability or is echoing Eastern business interests urging greenback withdrawal. It frames the issue as a choice between insanity or alignment with capitalists.
Auditor figures show Ohio total wealth for taxation at 1 536 748 789 this year, down from 1 552 577 504 in 1878, a decline of 15 829 715. The drop reflects reduced assessed value across the state.
A Republican congressman plans to introduce a resolution declaring the present condition and ratio of paper money shall not be disturbed. The question remains who will be the man to lead this effort.
The passage alleges Democrats in Maine aim to seize control of the Legislature. It questions the claim while noting a recent perceived Democratic trend to seize what they can.
An attempt to arrest Sheriff Kober during the Bryan court session last week failed as Judge Owen ordered his release citing a law prohibiting arrest of sheriffs during court terms. Overcharges are cited as the difficulty in the case.
J C Donaldson a former county citizen appears set to be the next Senate clerk with broad support from friends across the state who are eager to celebrate his anticipated success.
Southern Congress men quickly denounce Grant as a presidential candidate, arguing public sentiment shows no support and that the agitation stems from a few imaginative newspaper voices. The question remains undecided.
The speaker questions why examining committees always blame the officer nearing the end of his term. They wonder if corruption grows late in office or if scapegoating shields others. The note doubts Sheriff Schmick has suddenly charged excessive legal fees and asks why overcharges weren’t found earlier.
The article criticizes President Hayes for proposing to retire greenbacks, calling the idea radical and dangerous. It argues greenbacks are the people’s money and warns the Republican party must oppose the proposal to avoid political ruin in 1880. It claims the public backs keeping greenbacks in circulation.
The piece condemns Jay Gould for manipulating Erie and other stocks through a public scheme. It notes Gould’s departure westward after exploiting the press and lambs in Wall Street, leaving the Tribune to salvage its damaged image. It accuses the moral organ of peddling false stock information to unwary investors.
Fragmentary item notes concerns over liberties and troop deployment with a call for continued public agitation in Congress, while stating Democrats oppose further troop agitation this winter. Mentions Dayton context and the lingering impact of the last campaign on policy discussions.
Reports two injuries from an ash barrel incident near Ayersville and updates from the Evangelical center meetings led by Rev. Rauber. A new church was dedicated with Rev. Sanford delivering a practical sermon, roads hindering attendance yet funds raised to complete the building, with total cost around 1400 to 1500 dollars. Concerns raised about a prior bell report and trustee conduct.
The Chicago Inter Ocean argues the Republican campaign must shift away from catering to a narrow old guard. The party is urged to choose a candidate reflecting public demand rather than insiders who resent any external suggestion.
The Columbus Enquirer argues the South should withhold votes and avoid narrow caucus resolutions before the election. It urges Northern Democrats to learn sense and warns against letting the Northerns blame Southern leaders. It calls for open enemies or near friends, no fence sitters.
The Albany Evening Journal remarks on Republican aims, arguing no crusade against the South but seeking equal freedoms for all. It contends free speech, travel, voting, and law protection should apply nationwide, not ostracize those with past differences. Is this sectional bias acceptable?
Music lovers hear silver toned selections from Colby and Scott on new album releases. The feature highlights a cache of orchestral and vocal tracks admired by collectors and casual listeners alike.
Colby and Scott invite all to inspect their immense stock on lay, promising value beyond prior displays and welcoming everyone whether buying or browsing. They promote Thomas Electric Oil as a leading remedy for coughs, sores, cuts, bruises, sprains, lumbago, rheumatism, neuralgia, and inflamed nipples or breast, with sale details via G. W. Bechel.
J MuLier offers hog slaughter services at his meat market beside the National Bank, inviting parties with hogs to butcher to leave word at the shop for arrangements.
A telegram from Nokomis Illinois recounts John McDonald of whisky-ring fame visiting General Grant in Chicago. McDonald pressed to be recognized, extended his hand, but Grant offered a blank stare and declined the greeting stating he did not know or wish to know him.
The Washington Star notes the old red cent from 1792, featuring Washington and thirteen links, its history tied to Robe rt Morris and Jefferson. It traces the shift to the Goddess of Liberty during the French influence, then the later change to a classical dame with a filet, reflecting evolving American coinage.
An old newspaper ad touts Thomas Electric Oil as a cure for throat and lung complaints, pain, rheumatism, and coughs. It highlights cost efficiency and external and internal uses, with multiple mentions of Bechel as the seller and references to Mrs. Pontius’ millinery stock.
Under semi annual tax law any tax on the duplicate must be paid half by December 20 and the remainder by June 2. Delinquency incurs a five percent penalty plus interest, with distress available. Receipts for highway labor must be presented with December taxes. after that no payments in kind accepted.
The petition seeks federal action to connect navigable rivers with the Great Lakes via a widened and deepened bed of the old Wabash and Erie Canal. It notes historical consideration since 1827, a renewed favor in recent years, and asks Congress to construct and maintain the canal down the Wabash Valley in Indiana.
In a claim tied to Giles, a remedy called Soae Jedide Ammonia is said to cure and relieve ailments including ace-ache rheumatism gout and related pains. The writing mentions Calihan and Rev Mr See gymen in association with the cure and its subjects.
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