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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1878
Page
7
Defiance Ohio February 22 78 lists subscription terms per year in advance six months in clubs of 10 one year each and notes single copies sold by newsdealers. Postmasters across the county are asked to act as agents.
The fragment notes the election of Pope Carprxat Pecci on the twentieth instant. It then wanders through questions about local postmasters, a smallpox reference, and a savings of greenbacks. The treasury reports list $138,408,6066 in specie and $349,110,424 in Greenbacks.
The report notes Pere Pio Nono left behind about 21.36 million dollars, described as a snug, sizable estate. No details on heirs or disposition are provided in the fragment.
A fragment notes Waewa Randall will begin a newspaper career and suggests a dramatic impact. The lines imply anticipation of bold, possibly violent work, with a vow of consequence implied for future actions.
Delegates from a large number of states attend the Nationalists convention in Toledo, with plans to have representatives from many states present for the gathering.
Congress has met for about four months and passed ten bills while more than four thousand bills were offered. With this pace, observers question when the body will adjourn and close its current session.
A Toledo Democrat vows retaliation against opponents who reject the reform plan. The effort, described as an attempt to seize control of Cleveland by reform, signals sharp party conflict in the state legislature.
Cincinnati faces a $23 million shortfall with no assets to show, sparking commentary on municipal value. The note mentions a governor with two offices and a grocery as possible assets, highlighting perceived gaps between obligations and holdings.
The passage of the silver bill is noted for gold not rising as predicted while government bonds instead trend upward. The contrast with earlier forecasts that legal tender silver would push gold higher and depress bonds is emphasized.
After a long night, the Senate approves the silver dollar bill by 48 votes to 21. The measure, nearly unchanged from the House version aside from a Senate amendment, sets the silver dollar at 412 grains and is expected to pass the House easily and become law regardless of a veto.
The British fleet holds at Constantinople as anxiety rises over Russian occupation and the evolving European alignments. England and Austria view the development as gravely significant while Germany and France show indifference, signaling mounting complications.
The Kentucky Legislature voted to lower the National flag from the State Capitol and enacted a law to place whipping posts on public squares, described with sharp sarcasm about the state.
Henry Willis travels to Washington to push a 25000 dollar appropriation for a preliminary survey. He carries letters from sixteen governors and a petition signed by 7234 supporters. Willis promotes the project, while Congress faces pressure over allocating public funds.
A Nationalist letter pressures Mr. Randall to declare if he was paid by the Nationalists to speak while denying the speeches and expenses. The note mocks his alleged Democratic ties and urges him to leave the Democratic fold, suggesting he may need to rent a hall.
Postal officials in Toledo announce that the post office difficulties have been postponed until the fifth of the upcoming month. No further actions or dates are provided in the available text.
A New York Tribune exchange notes the West will bear costs of silver surplus with self sacrifice and care, joking about suspender buttons and promising square meals for the excess amid concern over the burden.
President Hayes declines to remove General Anderson from the post of United States Collector of the port of New Orleans despite a packed jury conviction of wrongdoing. Critics label the proceedings a disgrace and accuse the State Returning Board member of trumped up charges.
A Cincinnati reader denounces cremation as barbaric and calls for traditional burial. The piece argues history and religion sanctify grave sites and reproaches the idea of burning the dead as a hollow modern novelty. It extols family memories and civilized custom in mourning.
The Fremont Journal urges a reform to curb taxpayer losses by establishing a Board of Control for Public Expenditures. Each township would appoint its top taxpaying resident of the opposing party to audit funds, oversee contracts, and prosecute violations without pay.
In a plan for statewide accountability the county would empower twelve township representatives to form a board or act in pairs to audit county expenditures. They would inspect the Court House thoroughly to detect misapplied funds and punish violations, using public money as a defense against waste and party excess.
The commissioner's adjournment occurred last Saturday. L. C. Carpenter moved his livery stock to Wauseon on Monday. S W Parsons plans relocating to Cecilia to manage the hotel there. Parsons considered a strong landlord. Prof C A Fyke of Paulding Schools to open a select school for teachers and others starting April 8.
Reports mention a pishness man from Defiance to investigate canal trespass while wash women are seen drawing water for laundry. Defiance county farmers note excellent wheat growth and minimal freeze risk though one dealer declines trade dollars for logs. Joe Coupland and Little Boss cigars gain local buzz as plans for the Paulding Agricultural Society fair are set for October 1878.
The Grand Jury at the present term of court was in session but a few days. Eleven indictments were found. Colonel Gibson is now out of the line of the Narrow Gauge Road working up its interests, looking to an easy commencement of work. Mr. Geo Anger has purchased the Ottawa Flouring Mills and will carry on the business. Mr. James Gardner will manage the mill and milling operations.
Mr C W Evars and Wm Hood of Bowling Green started for Texas Monday night. Charley St John of Bowling Green visited Burg for the upcoming Teacher's Institute. John Goodman, once a patient at Columbus asylum, died last week and was laid to rest.
Fremont seeks a convenient venue for public amusements as a City School Board bans after school detention for teachers. News notes include a Knights of Honor raid on Port Clinton, Rideout’s confinement in Columbus Insane Asylum, Nyce deaths, and Governor Young’s acquittal in the D L Jane 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 complimentary note.
Rev. Mr. Baker accepts invitation to preach in Wauseon. County commissioners award highway grading contract near the river bridge to John Friend and Fred Minion for 273.75 dollars. Myron Farnham’s horse team vanished from Michigan Avenue after Lodge. officials found the wagons in a livery barn under cruelty suspicions.
Gas in effect November 18 1877 with stations from Chicago to Baltimore Newark and Columbus. Timetables show Express and Local departures with multiple city stops including Monroeville Fostoria Tiffin Deshler Delaware Mark Center Hicksville and Mt Vernon. Agent credits include T P Barry L West and M Cole with regional postings in Cincinnati and Newark.
Reports from Lima include a street railway incorporation plan from depot to public square and west on Market to Cole. a Columbus law partnership between Attorney General Pillars and Rodney Foos. social news naming Josh Dunlevy as the town’s handsomest man. a hog theft anecdote near Elida. and a Lima Bank and Dague & Selfridge victimized for 175 on a note by Mowry, who was arrested.
Abbie Birdsong wife of Wm Birdsong died at 36 of consumption on the Blizzard farm aged 36 leaving a husband and two children. David Gorsuch bought 180 hogs weighing over 300 pounds each shipped by Thatcher noted as the best lot seen. Revival services at the M E Church continue with crowded houses and hopeful resolutions. Republican.
Eastbound and westbound express station list with timetable abbreviations includes stop names such as Toledo Everett Monclova Liberty Napoleon Woodburn Defiance and Okolona. Entries show arrival and departure times in 24 hour style with station sequence and connections.
The Van Wert County Agricultural Society boards decide to hold the next fair on September 18 19 and 20. The mayor announces enforcement of the saloon closing at ten o clock. A railroad depot water well reaches 196 feet, drilling in Niagara rock may unleash strong water flow. Mr Charles Lane at Flax Mills suffers a left ankle fracture after belt incident near a scotching machine.
The initial examination session for teachers will be held in Bryan on Saturday February 23. Reports note local business activity including Champion Wheelbarrows from Bryan Manufacturing Co and dairy profits from Fountain City Cheese factory patron A W Awisbrook totaling 610 dollars and 49 cents from twelve cows including three heifers.
Crape on the post office door signals a marriage notice. Isaac Burker buys the old Methodist Parsonage site to build a residence in the south end. C G McCauley Co plans a marble shop near Gait and Sands by April. William Russell reports heavy game this winter. Pemberville grist mill boiler explosion injures one slightly. Jud West and Fred Beer released after Probate Judge finds no evidence linking them to Michael Todd robbery.
Beekeepers report strong wintering of bees in the area. The late snow boosted farm and timber income. The Morrison family hears of their Liberty Township daughter’s death from croup. A court term reveals a reversal where the thief pleads petit larceny after Cole’s ten year sentence for receiving stolen goods. Nearby, a drunken robbery at the Monkey House nets about $25. Building activity is anticipated next season.
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