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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1879
Page
2
FRANK C. CULLEY discusses the paper’s two-year tenure, calls for loyalty to the cause as the ship faces danger, and praises improvements. The item mentions political disputes in the Senate, harbor funding for Port Toledo, Bowling Green school bond defeat, and local humor about Nes o township trustees and Asa.
Angered voices accuse Ohio Adjutant General of overreach in spending, question public exams, and demand accountability. The piece notes Wabash directors elected, speculates on census findings and national wealth decline, and questions Asa Toberen’s Washington trip and a potential pension case. It also mentions Col Alexander Cassil as a possible state auditor nominee and calls for transparency.
The proposed measure to reduce county officers salaries has disappeared from sight amid pressure. The assemblage of officials in Columbus appears to resist reform, urging the public to rise in opposition or risk continued governance as the people suffer.
The passage attacks the South Carolina Canvassing Board and its members in 1876. Dunn denies the board’s complicity in corrupt deals to transfer South Carolina to Tilden. Witnesses portray a bribery plot led by Solomon and others, while Dunn insists no sale occurred.
The Chinese Restriction bill is a shameful measure denying Chinese full liberty. It targets one race and conflicts with the constitution and U S laws. The piece argues the bill is unjust, politically expedient, and unlikely to pass if vetoed, urging the President to oppose it despite party pressures.
The Napoleon Signal argues for a political coalition between Democrats and Nationals, urging a clear choice between Republican financial policy and Nationals accused folly. It predicts the coalition would be defeated by at least 50,000 in the state. The Van Wert Bulletin retorts about past folly and party splinters in Henry county.
A column on how mothers juggle housework and child needs, urging restraint on finery to focus on education and welfare. It advocates pruning unnecessary tasks, prioritizing reading, music practice, and proper supervision, and warns against overworking for decorative gains. It ends with a political aside about Democratic representation and a Hill reference.
118 acre farm with 100 acres improved and 18 acres timber, well fenced, young bearing orchard, comfortable log house and barn. Well watered and reasonably priced. Within 244 miles of Defiance. For particulars inquire at all THIS OFFICE Defiance Ohio tf.
Isaac Yarlotts files suit in Defiance County Court of Common Pleas seeking partition of the northwest quarter of Section 23 Township 5 North Range 3 East. He claims a one tenth share. other heirs hold one fiftieth each or more, via will of David Yarlotts. Defendants must answer by the third Saturday after March 2, 1879. Pratt & Bentley represent Isaac Yarlotts.
Ad copy warns that only Dr McLane's Liver Pills from Fleming Bros of Pittsburgh Pa are genuine with red wax seal and signatures C McLane and Fleming Bros. Cautions buyers to avoid imitations with similar pronunciation and spelling.
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