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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1883
Page
4
The notice lists subscription terms: yearly advance 200 dollars, six months 100 dollars, clubs of ten or more 150 dollars per year. Advertising rates are shown for various sizes and durations, with many figure entries across columns.
Next Monday marks Abraham Lincoln's birthday in Pennsylvania where Reformers who backed last fall's reform have yet to find it. They continue campaigning for changes they voted for, expressing doubt over progress.
Opinion piece warns that Mormon influence in Idaho is expanding and could become a formidable social and political force, potentially inciting violent conflict similar to historical battles over slavery. It argues for swift action to curb the movement.
New York merchants predict a tough year with large trade but small profits due to an accumulation of manufactured goods that must be disposed of.
In Minnesota the senatorial contest ends with Sabin, a Republican, defeating Windom. Sabin secures victory through the support of thirty-five Democratic votes.
In the Guernsey Times a joke suggests delaying the Prince of Wales visit to March until watermelons are ripe. The whimsical remark weighs timing against seasonal fruit.
Tom Youne of Cincinnati violated laws by taking fees as an attorney while serving as a Representative. The case involves the nature of the legal matter for which he acted as attorney, raising serious questions about his conduct and ethics.
A writer argues that if Ohio temperance forces unite behind a robust tax or license law it could close half the state saloons. The proposal suggests a decisive legal approach would markedly advance the temperance cause.
Senator White, elected to serve Columbus, leaves for a jaunt to New Orleans during which Mardi Gras offers more allure than his duties in Columbus. The trip signals a break from labor as he departs to partake in festive events down south.
A Alabama state treasurer, a Democrat, has reportedly disappeared with about a quarter of a million dollars of public funds. The Cincinnati Inquirer commented that no replacement would be a significant improvement over the Polk and Vincent era.
The Auditor of State has demanded refunds of allegedly illegal fees from Auglaize county officials. If the decision favors the State, actions may extend to other counties, including Wood County. The piece accuses local officials of open theft and promises a major shake up.
The Chicago Inter Ocean condemns the Union Iron and Steel Company's collapse as a signal in the battle for American industry. It urges warning to foreign free trade advocates and Cobden Club, predicting more industrial failures if protection is abandoned.
The article argues that the Democratic Party remains friendly to Mormonism and polygamy, contrasting its past with current leadership. It claims Democrats opposed attempts to curb the practice while Republicans in Congress failed to act, highlighting a partisan battle over the issue.
The debate on a bill to curb bigamy in Utah drew Democratic opposition led by Judge Black who argued it unconstitutional and claimed territorial residents could legislate on polygamy. Proponents insist Congress has power to govern territories and punish bigamy and adultery.
The Michigan senator, not yet reelected, is linked to a firm that failed with a $750,000 loss, a setback considered more serious than the pending political campaign.
The legislature approved multiple measures including budget appropriations for state asylums and institutions, bridge and road bills in Coshocton Auglaize and Montgomery counties, and bonds for cemetery grounds in Logan county. It also authorized tax levies for schools and turnpikes, clarified road opening procedures, and directed annual property tax disclosures to districts.
An Express description portrays Australia as vast yet scarce in population, highlighting Sydney and Melbourne, harbors and Botany Bay, quarried sandstone, vast coal fields, and a growing trade network. It notes Sydney’s harbor gateway, Fort Dennison, and gardens, with plans to replace the International Exhibition Building after a fire.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Line has connected Sydney and San Francisco with monthly sailings completing in about 28 days. Trade between New South Wales and the United States has risen sharply from 1871 to 1881, while shipments via London cause delays. The author praises the line and warns that withdrawal would hurt Australian and U.S. trade.
The 13th annual report shows 603 children in the home on November 16 1881 with 3 deaths 118 discharges and 195 admissions. Current total 677 inside and 100 in county homes making 777 receiving state care.
Ohio General Assembly amends Section 6963 to ban killing wild deer before October 15 and November 20 with fines from ten to fifty dollars and possible imprisonment. original section repealed and new act takes effect upon passage. Also includes notices of agricultural goods prices and patent medicines offered by merchants.
An 19th century ad promotes Dr MarohisiCatholican Female Remedy for ovarian troubles and other female diseases with money back guarantee and price details. It includes testimonial tone and addresses Utica and Ogdensburg as distribution points. Also advertises Excelior Rupture Treatment and a free book by F H Merrick.
An 8100 reward is offered for any catarrh case that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. The remedy is taken internally and costs 75 cents. Sold by all druggists.
A petition will be presented to the Defiance county Board of Commissioners at the March 1883 session seeking the location and establishment of a county road. The route begins at the southwest corner of the northwest quarter of section 10 in Noble Township and travels south along the section line to intersect the old Bellfontaine road, terminating there. MANY PETITIONERS. Brunersburg Ohio January 15 1883.
Pursuant to a probate court order, on March 31 1883 at noon at the west door of Defiance County Court House a sale will be held of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter in section 10 township 3 north range 4 east Defiance township containing 40 acres more or less. Bid minimum is two thirds of the appraised value 1040 dollars with half cash and half in one year secured by mortgage. John McCollister administrator of Abraham Wells deceased Henry B. Harris attorney.
E Wellman of Defiance Ohio takes possession of property formerly used by Hines and Steinberger as an Agricultural Implement Store at Front and Clinton streets. He warns legal owners to claim their machinery or pay storage charges. dated January 2, 1883.
On February 10 1883 the Probate Court of Defiance County Ohio will review a will of Octavia Cramer deceased dated March 21 1852 in Avenches Switzerland. Attorneys Newbegin and Kingsbury for Auguste Caspari named beneficiary. Defiance Ohio January 11 1883.
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