Young Bayard to wed farmer's daughter Deskins
The text notes James Bayard's planned marriage to Deskins, a farmer's daughter, provoking his aristocratic father's concern. It questions his ability to handle foreign affairs at home. It also records Assistant Postmaster General Stevenson’s stance that a woman cannot be an offensive partisan, with the chair declaring the noes have it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bayard
Deskins
Deakins
Bayard
Stevenson
Democrats split over Cleveland missing Hendricks funeral
Democrats quarrel over Cleveland not attending Hendricks funeral. Some scold, others applaud, framing it as a partisan dispute over a minor event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Hendrick
Brooklyn Bridge Magnetized Alarms City Officials
Scientists report the Brooklyn Bridge has become magnetized and its growing magnetic power could disturb the metropolis. New York politicians may face new security concerns as brass and political gains are questioned by experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Bridge
Metropolis
New York
Grant Book Likely to Be a Great Literary Success
Publishers estimate 500000 sets of Grant's book will sell at prices from 3.50 to 25.00. It is seen as the year's great literary success and may bring the general's family a large fortune. Mrs. McClellan sends heartfelt condolence to Mrs. Hendricks, sharing sympathy for shared suffering.
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Grant
Enquirer
W. Forsha
Forsha
A. M. Dennison
Cincinnati, O
al Druggists
G. W. Bechel
New York Hotels Report Strong November Business
Hotel men in New York say business was never better than during November. The hotel trade is an accurate barometer of general commercial conditions in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vivid Portrait Clash Over Hendricks Posthumous Libel
The vice president’s death spurred a wave of newspaper tributes, each portrait sharply differing and some heavily libeling him, as editors debate how to honor a figure now gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks
Bulgaria Returns Fire After Servia Invasion
Bulgan forces retaliate following Servia’s invasion as tensions rise and both sides exchange hostilities. Analysts say Servia may seek limited gains amid broader Mideast regional pressures.
Jefferson Davish Contributes to Grant Memorial Fund
Jefferson Davish gives twenty five cents to the Grant memorial fund. The note suggests that he has surpassed some of New York's millionaires in generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davish
Grant Memorial Fund
Jeff
New York
Lost is found and home at Jewell
Joseph Haight has returned to Jewell. Mary Young teaches this winter in Willaman district. Grace Woodward teaches in the brick school at Jewell. Mr Stoffer and wife from Bryan Ohio visit P H Young. Julia Lawmaster from Wood County visits her father William Murr at Independence. A good time was reported at the county institute held at Jewell on the 5th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Haight
Jewell
Mary Young
Willaman
Grace Woodward
Stoffer
Bryan
Ohio
P. H. Young’s
Julia Lawmaster
Wood County
William Murr
Canal Navigation Ends as Canal Freezes and Outputs Halt
The canal froze over Saturday night causing navigation to close. Four canal boats stay at the port while the lock remains frozen and unsafe for travel. The Defiance Mills stack was toppled by wind and rust, delaying Wilhelm & Son's return to operation until a new stack is procured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlock
Harley
Fifth Street
Defiance Mills
Messrs. Wilhelm & Son
Disappearance of Harrison and Grant sewer contractor stirs town
The contractor J. R. Rowles, who worked on Harrison and Grant street and Holgate avenue sewers, vanished last week causing a city scare. He owed about 900 in borrowed funds and jewelry plus 300 to his men. The council paid workers in full, leaving 500 for other creditors. Bowles plans to return and finish work. sewers may not meet depth specs and five catch basins lack permanence. A city superintendent monitored the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Rowles
Harrison and
Grant Street
Holgate Avenue
Rowles
Ada
Bowles
Defiance accident halts team as wagon overturns injuring man
John Diehl's unloading of corn spooks his team near North Defiance. Diehl is thrown and run over, suffering a badly bruised leg as the wagon breaks and horses are hurt near Maumee bridge. Adverts tout Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic and Ayer's Sarsaparilla as blood purifiers and health tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Diehl
North Defiance
Bethel Church News and Local Happenings
The Bible class thrives as Billy Rickner boards with J H Morris. Thanksgiving passed without services. J H Morris offers spare full blood bronze turkeys. Reverend Mrs S E Garwood of Michigan may visit during the holidays. Rumor links Barney Hem linger and Rebecca Smith in marriage. P H McCague and wife return from Coldwater Michigan. Swine in the church yard cause trouble with rings in their snouts. Jasper Berry plans to relocate with his new wife to Falton county. Mr and Mrs H Moore welcome a jumbo boy aged 214 years, 31g feet tall and 44 pounds. Elder G R Mell will preach only monthly for the rest of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Rickner
J. H. Morris
J.H. Morris
S. E. Garwood
Michigan
Barney Hemlinger
Rebecca Smith
Joy
P. H. McCague
Coldwater
Jasper Berry
Falton County
Local notices from Hicks Vale Independent
Peter Dickman served on a U S grand jury in Tledo last week. The ad for Turnbill Wagon Co. appears in a different column. Miss Carrie Houghton hosted a brief dance for young people. Thomas Myers moves his barber shop to a new building beside Woodward’s drug store. Frank O Graper of Gross & Co. Detroit visited his parents here on Sunday. Hollie Bassett, now at Swanton, relieves Miss Farmer at Western Union during a short absence. August Myers at John Marsh’s saw mill injures right hand on a buzz saw and may lose use. Abner Coy of Mark township loses a valuable colt for a second time in two weeks. Coy’s friends blame Jack Wonderly’s supporters for the colt losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Dickman
Tledo
Turnbill Wagon Co
Carrie Houghton
Thomas Myers
Woodward's Drug Store
Frank O. Graper
Gross & Co
Detroit
Mr. Coy
Jack Wonderly
Coy
Hicksvale
Considerable corn to husk yet and moved on
A local note mentions Scott moving onto his father's farm while merchants await holiday goods. Several townsfolk and events are listed including church services, callers, and visits. A winter spell with four degrees below zero sets a bleak tone as fires and losses are discussed.
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Scott
Louisa Eser
Craigford
John Culler
Marvin Smith
Paulding
L. W. Wilder
Farmer Center
Nelson Warfield
Michigan
Evangelical Church
Rejuvenation Nears Completion of Defiance Opera House
The Defiance Opera House renovation progresses rapidly with paper hangers at work. A grand Christmas Eve opening is planned featuring a superb entertainment. Opera chairs will furnish the seating. The Express promises details of a forthcoming benefit for Messrs. Myers and Viers.
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Defiance Opera House
The
Express
Messrs. Myers & Viers
Defiance Machine Works Relief Association Elects Officers
At the eighth annual election held Monday evening the association chose L. G. Shead as president James Stour as vice president O Behue as secretary J Boosher as treasurer and trustees Wm F Shultz Henry Miller and Harry Woods for the coming year.
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J. V
Defiance Machine Works Relief Association
L. G. Shead
James Stour
O. Behue
J. Boosher
Wm. F. Shultz
Henry Miller
Harry Woods
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Defiance County Express
First Streets
Defiance
D.T
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Eaton
Yale College
New York World
Gen. Rosecrans
Gen. Grant
William S. Rosecrans
Rosecrans
Dacota
Servia
Bulgaria
Local
John S. Greenler
Pressley Zeigler
East Defiance
Sarah Mote
John Norway
Farmer Township
Minnie Mink Tejf
Andrew J. Knisman
James Cheney
Anna Davison
Richland
William G. Ritch
Obed Tharp
Mark Township
Lot A. Crow
Michael M. Huber
John 8. Greenler
Fannie Zeiglar
Sarah E. Dohner
Cordelia C. Vamman
Lana
Milford Township
William Blackburn
Joseph Landis
Richland Township
Robert Cary
Danforth P. Aldrich
Delaware Township
Kezia Hanna
Guardian
Robert Morrison
Edward H. Otis
Lucius Gale
Hicksville Township
Peter Hilbert
Daniel Hilbert
Daniel C. Hilbert
Esther Parker
Emily Hilbert
Parker
Hicksville
Alfred P. Edgerton
John and
Charles Gardner
Washington Township
Alex. Bruner
Moses B. Layton
Noble Township
Melvina A. Brubaker
South Defiance
Luther H. Robinson
Martin B. Gorman
James N. Repleze
Isabel Palmer
John Paxton
Evansport
Peter D. Eldridge
Edgerton
Malvina Williams
Coralina
Annie Lobdell
Holgate
Weather Notes
Ayer
ROYAL
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Hanford's
Amazon
Cleveland’ S
Joz
Pioneer
San Francisco
DR. Price
Groft
Lewis
Pearl (Andrews & Co
Hecker
Gillet’s
Andrews&co
Regal
Milwaukee
Rumeford’s
Henry Morton
Stevens Institute of Technology
Dana Hares
Mass
Philadelphia
American Institute
Boards of Health
Bethel
F. Sweetzer
Maine Meds School
Brunswick
L. J. Addison
Chicago
Ill
Albert Mangus
Switzer & Keb Nast
Gideon Slanchard
Blanchard & Daoust
Clinton Street
George Mangus
Joseph Daoust
Daoust
Blanchard Block
Tippin
Art Universal
Co-operative Stove Works
Troy
N. Y
Defiance County
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
W.D. Hinl
W. H. Hubbbard Hill & Hubbard
Mr Ailll
Eystone
Lefiance
A. H. Brown
Washington
D. C
A.H. Brown
Bureau of Education
Secretary of the Interior
John Eaton
Tennessee
Brown
Bureau
Senate
Murrow
the Express
Interior Department
Sniff
Disciple
Ainsworth, Hood & Simmons
Mrs. Grave
S. Slodgett
F. Dalrymple
Geo. Chapman
Charley Gingery
Colby
Wisconsin
Mason’s & Morgan
T. K. Millison
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Coffin Company
John Hollinger
Columbus Insane Asylum
Ayersville
W. E. Hagg
Valparaiso
Shultz
N. A. Boutelle
Ayersville Reading Circle
Highland Center Literary Society
S. Blanchard
Lida Henry
B. F. Myers
Dr. Bigelow
East India
W. A. Noyes
Power's
Rochester
N.Y
W. Brown
K. N. Lewis
Third Streets
Iss
JH. Curry, M. D
Superior St
Toledo, Ohio
Eye and Ear Institute
Boston
Arnold
Teteen
Scientific American
Broadway
Munn & Co
Munn & C
Office Scientific American
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
N. G. Woodward
Acker
Cincinnati
Weekly Enquirer
Enquiryer
Family Journal
Imo
John R. McLean
the Magazine of Art
Ruysdael
Magazine OF Arts
Department of American Notes
London Graphic
Home Journal
Cassell & Company, Limited
Buckingham
Ethan Tas
R. P. Hall & CO
Nashua
N. H
Seagrave Brothers
Madison St
Jonn A. Logan
Hubbard Bros
4Th St
Geo, A WI Williams
Old Stand
Central House
Toledo Steam Laundry
Northwest
Fisk & Fisk
Summit
St. Toledo
Turkey
Allen & Parkhurst
Summit St
Pearl Steam
Rowe Dramet
Grand Rapids
Island
Grosse Isle
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Ameret
Savage & Farnum
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