Defiance Co Express Entry for 1880 Begins
Defiance Ohio notes the first issue of 1880 for the Defiance Co Express edited by Frank C Culley. The paper pledges to denounce wrongs in public and private as it ventures into a new volume. The Ohio General Assembly convenes next Monday with inaugural ceremonies on the 8th.
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Express
Ohio General Assembly
Clinton & Fourth Streets
McBroom
UHL & Blanchard
Defiance
N? F
Bowling Green
Grove Pastne
F.C. Culley
J. B. Simpson
J. D. Simpson’s Medicine CO
Main St
Buffalo
Strong, Cobb & CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Ayersville
Defiance County
J. Winfield
Pensions deadline correction clarified for soldiers
The statement claiming soldiers must apply by January 1, 1880 to receive pensions is incorrect. The proper cutoff is June 1, 1880, after which pension dates begin from the application date only. This clarifies when claims start accruing.
Government vows war after White River massacre delays
The government, after promising to deliver those involved in the White River massacre, faces renewed conflict with the Utes. If it fails to eliminate all involved, critics say it will not fulfill its duty and may spark a broader war with the red devils.
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White River
Maine and Louisiana voting clash sparks partisan debate
The piece argues that Democratic actions in Maine mirror Republican tactics in Louisiana, labeling the Louisiana case as fraudulent with intimidation and violence. It contrasts Maine's claimed respect for suffrage with Louisiana’s alleged subversion of the legal process, alleging lawful punishment in Louisiana versus unlawful obstruction in Maine.
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Maine
Louisiana
Democratic manipulation of Maine electors sparks partisan alarm
The piece denounces Democratic efforts in Maine to seize state offices and control the legislature to appoint presidential electors. It warns that if Maine changes the method, other states may follow, risking Republican-dominated elector counts and potential constitutional breaches. It lists numerous states likely to remain Republican under current trends.
Buckeye Finances Audit Reveals Large State Expenditures
The 1879 Treasury report submitted to the Governor shows beginning cash of 918,694.97 with 6.65 million receipts and 5.65 million disbursements. Highlights include Adjutant General and militia expenses, state arsenal upkeep, and accords to various asylums and public works.
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Anthony Howell
Asylum Fund
General Revenue Fund
Adjutant General
Ohio
Coe Ae
Governor's Office
Auditor of State
Treasurer of State
Secretary of State
Judiciary
Supreme Court
Geological Survey
Commissioner of Insurance
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Law Library
State Library
Ohio State University
Board of Public Works
Athens Asylum
Cleveland Asylum
Columbus Asylum
Longview Asylum
Lucas County
Dayton Insane Asylum
Lancaster
Senate
Posten
Meniey
State Arsenal
Columbus
Republican vigilance after Maine election outrages
The piece argues the Democratic leaders could change how electors are chosen but cannot steal the Presidency. It warns Republicans to stay alert and use constitutional means to foil schemers. It warns Maine-style outrages may depress briefly but will spark united action against dangerous power.
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Maine
Untold Costs of Renovation Measured in dollars
fragmentary report notes a claim that nineteen thousand dollars is spent to pretend to keep a building in order. The text implies concern over inflated renovation costs and possible misrepresentation of upkeep.
Petrified House Unearthed Near Germantown Story
A Germantown correspondent describes uncovering a complete petrified log house 12 by 14 feet with a petrified bed, skeleton of a man, dog skeleton, and a rusted flintlock rifle. Experts from Miamisburg show interest. the owner拒 refuses a $20,000 offer. A second discovery reveals a leather bound 1729 book encased in a tree trunk near West Alexandria.
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Inter Ocean
Germantown
Richmond
Ind
Transer
Grauser
W. H. Manning
Miamisburg
Montgomery Co
Louis Grauser
W. R. Morse
Charles Blossom
Bulletin
Davis
West Alexandria
Mark Center Items
Our Own Correspondent notes social events at Mark Center and neighboring visits. A Christmas tree gathering at Samuel Miller’s residence featured school recitations and tableaux. A Toledo Beer Brewery keg mixup and a missing meat quarter prompt local speculation on theft. Rep Croup reports on community happenings and mischief.
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H. Sass
Toledo
R. C. Hecht
J. F. Sarvis
Mark Center
Samuel Miller
Saovta Claus
Sam Miller
Toledo Beer
Sam
Colt
C. A. Weaver
Hicksville
William Walls
Weaver
Wallis
Croup
Local Notes Tackle Timber Haul and Family News
From Our Own Correspondent. Timber hauling excitement dwindles as McKinney and Allen rent Young mills to supply saws. The M. E. Church plans its first quarterly meeting next Sunday. Miss Georgie Boutell returns from Lima. Mr. and Mrs. Shupp welcome a seven pound boy. David Hill suffers leg injuries loading ship timber. no bones broken.
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M. E. Church
Georgie Boutell
Lima
McKinney & Allen
Hurrah for 1880 reports for local schools and events
From Our Own Correspondent notes flourishing schools and a near fight at Ferris' saloon. An oyster supper at Mrs Bucks on Christmas Eve is praised while a sleighing spell last week boosts leap year plans.
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Ferris
Mrs. Bucks
Bennett
Hicksville Items Chronicle Local Doings and Notes
Hicksville reports a busy period with a hall dance and town excitement after a street affray. Mentions include new staff at D Stull, rail work, and a ten page upcoming Hicks ville News edition. Community events cover Christmas plans, temperance talks, and local construction plans for brick houses.
Newton Richardson plans house and barn next season
From Farmer Township notes Newton Richardson intends building a house and barn next season. The village ends a four week school vacation with students enjoying time off. A Christmas dance occurred at Motes hall supervised by William Lord. The village sawmill is nearly ready after overhaul. Mrs. Ella Foot sold her interest to Mr. Danna of Bryan. John Norway’s extra smiles linked to a so called bouncing boy. Peter B. Bee Alternate.
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U. B
M. E
John Hollinger
John Hawkins
F. O. Farnsworth
Temperance Society
Commercial
Cline
Ebert
Dan Cowick
Newton Richardson
Mote’s Hall
William Lord
Ella Foot
Danna
Bryan
John Norway
Peter B. Bee
Washington Township Items From Our Own Correspondent
Roads muddy again. Billy Ufer of Chicago visits friends. Jacob Snyder Jr. visits Crawford county. Anthony and Hill buy elm legs at 3.50 per hundred. Simon Kintner drives a forty dollar sleigh. Charles Drehr of Cleveland visits his parents. David Keller of Barry county Michigan visits relatives. Emanuel Dean smiles at the big girl. G Gotham injures himself and cannot teach. Sim Fields falls and breaks both leg bones above the ankle. Dell Hutchens falls and breaks his arm. Aaron Chamberlain returns to Michigan after visiting.
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Billy Ufer
Chicago
Jacob Snyder, Jr
Crawford County
Anthony & Hill
Simon Kintner
Charles Drehr
Cleveland
David Keller
Barry
Michigan
Emanuel Dean
Mr. G. Gotham
Sim Fields
Dell Hutchens
Aaron Chamberlain
Milford Items Show Local News And Winter Troubles
The Milford Center protracted meeting grows in interest while a cold snap cools open winter prospects. Wartenbee seeks the thieves who hauled away sap tanks. Hulbert visits Grand Rapids for holidays. Lyman Chapman returns from Iowa after twenty years. Brick transfers from Fitzcharles kiln to Frank Deicht’s farm for a new residence. Alice Worthington injures her arm in a slip on ice. Dr. Hathaway aids promptly from Edgerton. A night of saloon sloppiness nearly froze two men. they were saved and brought home. What a disgrace Ned.
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Wartenbee
C. M. Hulbert
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Lyman Chapman
Iowa
Fitzcharles
Frank Deicth
Alice Worthington
Dr. Hathaway
Edgerton
Evansport Community News Roundup
Protracted meeting continues as pork and poultry trade remains lively. A youth party at Mrs. Bock's was a success and Miss Jane Myers became engaged to Mr. Leander Hall. A Sunday school festival raised about 21 dollars, adding to a 40 dollar treasury. A boy drowned after slipping through ice on the river. search efforts spanned hours with a body recovered about fifteen feet from where it disappeared.
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Fribley
Treasury
C. D. Reprogle
Amos Waters
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the Express
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W. D. Hill
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Dan Cowich
Washington Township
Milford
Milford Center
Ned
Evansport
John F.henry, Curran & CO
College Place
NEW _YORK
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Front Streete
Defiance, Ohio
Clinton Street
Manufactory
Perry Street
Hoffman &Geiger
Queensware & Glassware
Aellers & Braver
AGN
Dyarman & CO
Readqtarisase
Nortiee
Budd Dyarman
Lake E.myers
Keystone Block
Ney
J.l.scott
Linton and
Second Streets
First Mortage
A. Baxter
First National Bank
Ce E. Bronson
Deafince
Pontius
Third St
Colby & Scott’s Drug Store
Detling Works
J. Bauer & CO
Viebach
Maumee River
Defiancia Ohio
Hive
J Bauer & CO
Baltimore
R. Brown
Fourth and
Clinton Sts
Mall Farm
Nas
J. R. Rudolph
Bowling Green, Ohio
Gray
Egray Medicine Coo
Mechanics’ Block
Detroit
Mich
Hell
May
Rockford
OF Alls
L- E. Beardsley
Henry
Johnny
Curran & CO
Egle Place
Lawson Chemical Co
G. W. Bechel
White
Wilson
Singer
Howe
Weed
Alpress & CO Noj
Clintion St
Express Printing Office
DR Obermiller
Crosby
Good Farm
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