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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1883
Page
4
Defiance County Express lists subscription terms by period and group size. Rates shown include one year in advance and six months in advance with a special clause for clubs of ten or more, reflecting pricing in the early 20th century newspaper style.
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A forecast estimates Pennsylvania coal mines may be exhausted in about a century. The Pendleton civil service reform bill, after an author’s unrecognizable amendment, has cleared the Senate.
The Cincinnati Commercial and Gazette are united into one paper to align party factions. The move is described as a step to unify editorial and political perspectives across the merged publication.
At the New Year’s Day reception in the White House, a Hawaiian minister died shortly after shaking hands with President Arthur, the event marking a sudden and startling end amid ceremonial greetings.
Milimary figures indicate one sixth of the total enlisted strength absented without leave during 1882. The note records a substantial rate of unauthorized departures affecting the American army's manpower and discipline.
In Chicago highway robbery is so prevalent that even the Mayor says he carries an open knife up his coat-sleeve. If someone should pelt him one behind the ear with a sand bag, he'd forget his knife.
A clerk who tried to finish the census tallies has become overwhelmed by the workload. It is likely the 1890 statistics will not be fully reported for some time.
Republican and Democratic papers alike press for General Steedman to receive the post of sergeant at arms in the forthcoming House of Congress. They contend the general is worthy of the honor and should be appointed.
The Inter Ocean reports Hubbell may quit the Democratic party if Ferry is re-elected to the Michigan Senate. The Express hints Joan Rice of Fremont could be a Republican governor candidate, pending Doctor’s decision. The piece notes a Democratic grudge from last fall and suggests Hubbell would complicate the party.
Ohio accounts for a notable portion of possible House leaders as three candidates seek Sergeant at arms and two compete for Speaker. The field remains unsettled with several Democratic precincts yet to report.
The eminent French statesman Gambetta died on the first of this month. Earlier reports claimed a hand wound, but rumors now suggest the injury was more serious and possibly received in a duel rather than self inflicted.
The Dakota region seeking admission as a state counts a population larger than Delaware Florida Nevada and Colorado and close to several New England states. Immigration of permanent settlers will grow next year. Only opposition from Democrats over the Republican majority stands in the way of statehood.
The piece contrasts America's small standing army with European powers and urges prudent legislative action on liquor in Ohio. It argues for constitutional amendments to prohibit or tax liquor, claiming a strict tax regime could close most saloons within six months and improve public order.
The Express previously favored Ainger but now refrains from endorsing him. It avoids praise, likely due to policy alignment with Democratic influence. Readers are urged to question which editor or authority within the Democrat party shapes the paper's public stance.
A letter asserts the Express editor forms his own opinions and warns that Democrat editors would only be asked for advice if the editor seeks it, signaling a cautious stance in political commentary.
The Toledo Telegram questions General Grant's support for Porter in Congress arguing his judgment is limited versus eye witnesses of the time. The paper also questions Grants pension stance deeming his pension view incongruous with his war record and legacy.
The December statistics from the USDA agent show Ohio crops and livestock with totals for corn wheat oats barley rye potatoes apples pears peaches and more. Live stock valuations include horses mules milch cows cattle sheep and swine totaling over 136 million dollars with notable wheat undercount due to spoilage in stacks.
Auditor Oglevee estimates for 1883 align with 1882, noting a 1.1 percent collection cost. War claims may add about 70,000 to the General Revenue, with 839,507.13 in the Sinking Fund and total receipts and expenditures for 11/16/1882 to 11/15/1883 projected.
Seventh annual report urges 1000 new insane beds at under $300 each, a separate facility for 476 epileptics, and custodial care for 611 idiotic or feeble minded youths. It notes jail detainees rose to 130 this year, incomplete statistics, and county reporting gaps, with costs and inmate totals across infirmaries and children’s homes.
Harvey Winn works for the Greek brothers and literary events occur at the Smith school house every Saturday night. Mrs. R. Hanna visited friends in Hicksville last week. Joe Horne works for Mr. R. Persey near Mark Center. Will Steller of Edgerton visited last week. James Horne smiles saying he weighs 11 pounds. Harvey Winn and Oll. Long rushed for Michigan reaching Hicksville then claimed to be robbed of 135 dollars. Married Thursday last Ed Crawford and Nettie Brown of Farmer township serenaded Friday night. John Hubbard hosted a free oyster supper last Friday and plans another at George Birds. John Price gave a grand Christmas dinner and oyster supper with many relatives attending. HEPSEY.
The document lists total estimated receipts for the General Revenue Fund, Sinking Fund, and State Common School Fund as of November 15, 1882, with balances and breakdowns from taxes, licenses, and per capita distributions. It notes grand totals, distributions for schools, and remarks on minor errors in consolidated figures.
The report records 17 317 first admissions and 3 647 readmissions at the asylum in the year ending November 15 1882. Discharges recovered 8 540 and improved 2 441. 3 364 stationary or transferred and 3 094 died, total 17 439. Current expenses 633 674.71 dollars. average per capita 181.27. 542 employees.
From Our Own Correspondent W Yeagley says law suit will soon come off. Christmas school held. Express praised. Wheat promising for a bountiful harvest. Pleasant Point singing school ends Saturday. Foot and Norway moved to a larger store room. Dance at James A Reynolds' praised. many attended. New Year blessings to the editor. Some readers traveled to distant lands, others stayed home.
Local notes cover church meet dates and visits from residents, names and places including Bennersburg Pulaski Fulton county Seneca Sanford Iowa and W P Sanford. Social events feature a wooden wedding celebration at Daniel Lehman and gifts from neighbors plus a turkey roast at Capt John Partee s. An ad promotes Hall s Catarrh Cure at 75 cents per bottle.
Advertisement notes a speedy cure for kidney bladder and urinary diseases available from druggists at $1. The address 52 E3w is listed as a contact.
Advertisement praises Electric Bitters as a foolproof health remedy for those who are sickly or debased, claiming thousands can be saved by proper judgment and urging immediate purchase. It promises relief for a sallow complexion poor appetite low spirits and general debility at fifty cents a bottle.
A compact classified note advertises pest control service using a formula described as rough on rats and effective against mice roaches flies ants bed bugs skunks chipmunks and gophers at a low price for druggists.
J E Wellman of Defiance Ohio announces he has possession of property at the corner of Front and Clinton streets formerly used by Hines and Steinberger as an Agricultural Implement Store. He lists machinery items found and calls legal owners to retrieve or pay storage fees. January 2, 1883.
The Defiance County Agricultural Society will meet at the Court House in Defiance on Wednesday January 17 1883 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon to elect officers for the ensuing year and handle other business. J B Elliott President Frank C Culley Secretary.
Walker Bros of Batavia Ohio promote Brown's Iron Bitters claiming it offers complete satisfaction and a large quantity is sold.
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