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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1885
Page
2
Defiance Ohio February 12 1885 reports Cabinet worries in Cleveland and a probable extra Congress session. Rossa’s attempted assassin is ineffective. England mourns Gordon and faces domestic and foreign strife while McDonald is tipped for Indiana’s new cabinet. Ohio legislature debates liquor control and arbitration for syndicate disputes.
In Cleveland a group described as anarchists unsettles the city’s calm. A notable figure known as Rosa faces retaliation after a recent attack. The piece portrays fear and bravado, noting cowards retreat when danger strikes.
The article argues that despite daily evidences of improvement, the worst is past and recovery will come, noting Cincinnati owes five times the state's debt. It notes a century without pure water, labeling the city a bad town amid financial strain and supposed revival.
The Express states it has no preference in the gubernatorial contest yet contends a good man should be nominated. It warns that deviating from this standard may hasten defeat and urges readers to support a principled candidate aligned with integrity and competence.
Tom Camps Bell, noted as a great criminal lawyer, faced suspension for ten days after being found guilty of attempting to corrupt Cincinnati jurors, with additional order to pay prosecution costs.
A fund in England to aid Mrs Dudley, the attempted assassin of Rossa, parallels ongoing American actions that critics fear could spur another murder.
The piece notes New Orleans Exposition failure yet Louisville, Kentucky plans a similar effort. It states Congress may be asked for an appropriation of several million dollars to back the venture. The tone suggests a cautious push for a bold, costly project despite recent setbacks.
As Cleveland plans his future Cabinet, many newspapers fear repercussions for Ireland. The piece laments pretended friends, calling them a curse and suggesting harsher punishment for dynamite plotters would help the Emerald Isle.
A bold strike against Rossa by a small-framed woman is credited with weakening the dynamiters more than threats from old England. The remark warns that any repeat move will drive the cowardly attackers to hide.
A wartime sentiment argues for restoring General Grant to his former rank only after ensuring justice for the soldiers who endured battle. It emphasizes that those who bore the brunt of fighting now suffer wounds illness and poverty far more than Grant.
Report on river and harbor project graft and a contested G A R resolution about appointing a Union veteran as superintendent of the Soldiers and Sailors Orphan Home at Xenia. Grosvenor denies introducing the motion while notes support for veteran leadership, arguing partisan differences should not block qualified ex soldiers from the post.
Public record lists multiple real estate transactions across Richland Defiance Hicksville Mark Milford Noble and other areas. Names include Thomas Elliott Mary Mangas Elizabeth Devore J W Berry Cortes Tippin Hicksville Manufacturing Co and Charles Frazee with parcel sizes from 6 to 160 acres and prices ranging from 40 to 5200 dollars.
Local notes report Mr Lockwood of Wood county moving to a new home after buying the Reeser farm. The Logan saw mill lacks logs this winter while mill yards hint at strong times. Webster Woodward Smith promote a war picture Military Memorial. Miss Lou Langdon visits Hicksville. A Pleasant Ridge debating society forms with officers Bowin Henry Warner. Farmers urged to plan for next fall fair and select rich ground and stock. Robert Jude dies of lung fever. Elm church services led by Rev Stoy. A birthday gathering for P H Van Meter includes gifts and culinary treats. community lists donors. Two sherwood youths, Shafer and Chalett, attempt a counterfeit trick in Paulding and Sherwood. A Friday debate on theological sectarianism ends negative.
The Rev. Geo H Thayer of Bourbon Indiana proclaims he and his wife owe their lives to Shiloh's Consumption Cure sold by Colby Scott. An accompanying note touts Shiloh's Vitalizer as a positive cure for indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and yellow skin, with sale information.
An advertisement promotes Shilohs Catarrh Remedy, Shilohs Cure for Croup and Bronchitis, Shilohs Vitalizer for dyspepsia, and Hackmetack perfume. It notes immediate relief claims and prices 10c 50c and 1 dollar, with a nasal injector free with each Catarrh Remedy bottle. Colby and Scott are the sellers.
An 1876 testimonial from Mrs. N. C. Sanborn praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for curing scrofulous sores and ear discharges in her son, noting quick recovery after two bottles. The Lowell Weekly Journal editors add that sarsaparilla is a valued blood purifier and endorse Hood & Co as reliable pharmacists with many cures.
The undersigned will offer for sale on Saturday February 21 at this residence 2 miles north of Sherwood. Items include 8 work horses 6 cows 13 head of young cattle 18 hogs 7 sheep hay and feed wagons sleds and other farming utensils household furniture and other articles. Sale begins at 10 o clock a m.
David Conley, a Colorado pioneer, died after exposure linked to pneumonia following his anti election remarks. The piece lists prominent actresses and their ages, then notes jockey Frederick Archer’s visit and Derby wins, plus commentary on Jay Gould's son George and his early board roles and behavior.
Free distribution promotes Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup offered at Colby and Scotts Drug Store. The syrup, touted as a popular remedy for coughs colds consumption and bronchitis comes in regular sizes, priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
After tests I N G Woodward asserts Acker's English Remedy cures asthma and lung troubles, while Acker's Blood Elixir treats blood disorders and skin diseases. He guarantees both as non patent medicines. Over one million boxes of Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets sold in the last year with guaranteed relief from constipation and dyspepsia.
If you want your house store room or church heated with hot air put in the Pluto Furnace made by the Defiance Machine Works. They will heat your building at less cost than any other system now in use.
An advertisement proclaims Griggs Glycerine Salve as a sure cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and skin sores and claims it will cure piles tetter and eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists G W Bechel as seller for 25 cents.
Mr T W Atking of Girard Kansas endorses Electric Bitters as satisfying fast sellers and capable of curing kidney and liver complaints and purifying blood. Advertises Shilohs Cure with varying prices for immediate relief from coughs, colds, and throat and lung diseases. Also promotes Dr Biglows Positive Cure claiming to treat consumption, with trial bottles and local sale by Colby Why and Bechel.
An old sale pitch touts Peruna as a cure and business boon, citing famous names and dramatic patient tales from New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Testimonials claim chronic catarrh and related ailments were cured by Dr. Hartman’s Peruna, with endorsements from local druggists and requests for more information.
An advertisement urges never neglecting constipation warning of serious outcomes like piles and impure blood and touts Burdock Blood Bitters as the remedy. The copy emphasizes a quick remedy and digestive health through the product.
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