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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1878
Page
2
Defiance Ohio February 22 1978 announces subscription terms per year in advance six months in clubs of ten one year 2.00 1.65 single copies available at newsdealers postmasters urged to act as agents.
A brief note recalls Cardinal Pecci being elected pope on the twentieth instant. The rest reflects chatter about Toledo postmasters, Morton smallpox, and a rising dollar as a sign of better times to come.
The treasury reports $138,408,666 in specie and $349,110,424 in greenbacks in circulation. This inventory reflects the monetary stock of the United States at the time.
The report notes Pere Pio Nono bequeathed a substantial estate totaling 21 360 000 dollars. Details on beneficiaries or heirs are not provided in the fragment.
When Randall begins his paper he will streak the pale air with gore. Supporters warn of consequences as consequences loom and payment for actions is awaited.
Delegates from a large number of states will be present as the Nationalists hold their convention in Toledo today.
After four months Congress has enacted only ten bills and resolutions while more than four thousand have been introduced. Analysts question when the body will adjourn given the pace and volume of proposed legislation.
The Democrats in the state legislature seek control of the Cleveland city government under reform. The Toledo Democratic Party vows lasting vengeance against opponents who refuse to back the alleged fraud.
The Cincinnati papers lament the city’s $23,000,000 debt with no assets to show. They note unlikely assets like a stuffed donkey and the Governor with two offices and a grocery as comic contrasts to the financial shortfall.
The passage of the silver bill has not caused gold to rise nor government bonds to fall as predicted. Instead gold remains steady and government bonds trend upward, contradicting forecasts that legal tender status for silver would destabilize the gold market and depress bonds.
Saturday morning last the Senate passed a bill 48 to 21 returning the silver dollar to its prewar 412 grain standard after a slight Senate amendment. It is expected to pass the House easily and become law despite a possible veto.
The British fleet remains at Constantinople as anxiety rises over the Russians occupying the city. England and Austria view the development as gravely important, while Germany and France show indifference. The situation appears increasingly complex with each new development.
The Kentucky Legislature voted to remove the national flag from the State Capitol and enacted a law authorizing whipping posts on public squares. The piece criticizes the move as regressive and harsh.
Henry Willis leaves for Washington with sixteen governors letters and a 7254 signature petition to seek a 25000 appropriation for the Michigan ship canal preliminary survey. He advocates the project, while Congress faces pressure over allocating public funds.
A Nationalist demand asks Mr Randall to confirm if he claimed to remain a Democrat while supposedly hired to speak for the Nationalists and paid for speeches and expenses. He is urged to choose a side as both parties cast him as a liability and speculate on his future actions.
The Toledo post office issues have been postponed until the fifth day of the next month. Officials announced the delay as they reassess reopening plans and coordinate with regional distribution centers.
The New York Tribune debates the silver surplus as a burden and nuisance. West communities promise self sacrifice and readiness to bear shipments, while the Tribune speculates on the impact and urges calm.
President Hayes refuses to oust General Anderson from the port of New Orleans despite a packed jury convicting him of bulldozers charges. Critics call the proceedings a disgrace to the state and a blow to civilized governance.
The piece condemns cremation reflecting on Mrs. Pittman of Cincinnati cremated in Pittsburg. It argues humanity and civilization require burial rites, citing biblical precedents of Joseph, Abraham, and Moses, and warns against annihilating remains by fire. It upholds grave as the proper resting place and denounces modern cremation as innovation doomed to rebellion by refined society.
The passage advocates twelve township empowered men or any two to investigate county expenditures and inspect the Court House to prevent theft or misapplication of public funds. It argues such a weapon would defend taxpayers and curb party bias, promoting economy.
The Paulding County commissioners adjourned last Saturday. L. C. Carpenter moved his livery stock to Wauseon on Monday. S. W. R. Parsons plans to move to Cecilia soon to run the hotel. Parsons is viewed as a capable landlord. Prof. C. A. Fyke of Paulding Schools will start a select school for teachers and others on April 8.
Local notices report a Defiance area investigation into canal trespass by the so called pishness man. Wash women seen collecting water for laundry while farming conditions in Defiance county look strong with wheat growth unlikely to freeze. A Defiance county log trader refused trade dollars from Turnbull Co. for fear of exchanging them at shops. Demo Joe Coupland, head of the Little Boss cigar line, was in town Tuesday in news. Paulding County Agricultural Society sets October 1–4, 1878 for its annual fair per a post office meeting on February 2, as noted by the Gazette.
The Grand Jury at this term found eleven indictments. Colonel Gibson is overseeing Narrow Gauge Road interests and preparing for early work. Geo Anger bought Ottawa Flouring Mills and will run the mill with James Gardner in charge of milling duties.
Mr C W Evars and Wm Hood of Bowling Green started for Texas Monday night. Charley St John of Bowling Green attended Burg last weekend for the next Teacher s Institute. Weston has a Matrimonial Advertiser within its borders. John Goodman formerly at Columbus insane asylum died last week and his body returned home. Granger.
Fremont reports call for better venues for public entertainments. The School Board bans after school detention. Fremont Knights of Honor raids Port Clinton and establishes a lodge. Wm Rideout from Ballville sent to the Insane Asylum in Columbus after prior transfers. Mrs. Margaret Nyce dies at age about eighty seven in Fremont. The Leader of the 13th notes no improper link between Governor Young and the D L June matter in the Close pardon case.
Just before Court of Common Pleas adjourned Saturday the petit jury presented Judge Owen with a beautiful gold pen and holder. The pen and holder were accompanied by a very complimentary note.
A Lima incorporated street railway venture is noted from depot to Market Street then Cole. In Columbus a law partnership forms between Attorney General Pillars and Rodney Foos. Elida hog sled story, a snowbound farmer’s hog theft tale, and Lima Bank-Dague & Selfridge loss of 175 on a cattle note with Mowry arrest written.
Mrs Judge Keith has recovered from illness. Abbie Birdsong, wife of Wm Birdsong, died at 36 of consumption on Ea Blizzard farm, leaving a husband and two children. David Gorsuch bought 180 hogs averaging over 300 pounds shipped by Thatcher. Revival at M E Church continues with wide interest and many resolve to lead better lives. The house is crowded each night with good order, per the Republican.
The mayor announces enforcement of the 10 PM saloon closing ordinance. The Van Wert County Agricultural Society plans the next fair for September 18 to 20. A drill at the railroad depot reaches Niagara rock as a water flow expected upon breakthrough. Charles Lane, a Flax Mills worker, suffered a left ankle fracture after a belt incident near a scotching machine, narrowly escaping fatal injury. Bulletin.
The first examination meeting for teachers will be held in Bryan on Saturday February 23. J C Young traded his Kansas farm to J J Koons of Shierwood Defiance County for a farm there. The Bryan Manufacturing Co ships Champion Wheelbarrows widely. A W Awisbrook learned $610 49 from twelve cows milk in the season. The Superintendent of the County Infirmary salary is raised to 575 a year. James A Richardson of Farmer Center offers personal property at auction before moving to Tennessee. Street lamps arrive and will be installed once posts are ready. County Treasurer Ogle delays settlement with the State awaiting tax-payer relief. Marshal Bennett had a minor clash with Defiance county men and the case went to the Mayor's court. a compromise followed.
The Fremont Journal urges a watchdog system with a board member from each township. The top taxpayer from opposing parties would monitor public funds and contracts, investigate fees and compensation, prosecute violations, and serve without pay to reduce taxes.
Crape on the post office door signals a marriage notice. Isaac Burker buys the old Methodist Parsonage site in the South end to build a residence. C G McCauley & Co plans a marble shop near Goit & Sands in April. William Russell reports heavy game, including 111 squirrels and 7 turkeys this winter. Pemberville grist mill boiler dome explosion injures none seriously. In Weston linked robbery case Jud West and Fred Beer are discharged after Probate Judge Phelps finds no evidence apart from a confessor.
Beekeepers report bees wintering well in the area though late snow has boosted farmers and timber men financially. A Liberty Township family mourns as J H Morrison’s youngest daughter dies of croup. At the recent court term a discrepancy in sentencing drew attention: thief convicted of petty larceny after previously being sent for receiving stolen goods. Building activity is forecast to rise next season, though timing remains uncertain. A drunken robbery occurred at the Monkey House last Thursday evening with about $25 taken from an unnamed man.
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