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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1883
Page
4
Defiance County Express notes subscription options at the corner of Clinton and First Streets. Rates include per year in advance, per year foretubs of ten and over, with monthly in advance terms listed.
The piece notes a proposed parallel road named the Guilt Edge to the Nickle Plate line and hints at political maneuvering around Dalzelle and Sherman. It raises a speculative question about how far Bur TiER might push if he aimed for the White House.
Citizens marked Mompay St. Jackson's day with feasts and merriment at multiple locales. People gathered to eat, drink, and share festivities as communities observed the occasion.
Telegram reports a rumored plan for Toledo to launch a new evening paper which would lead to a consolidation of the Blade and Bee.
Secretaries Folger and Lincoln restrict smoking in their departments during business hours as a practical civil service reform measure.
Gov. Foster voices confidence that a new tax measure on the saloon business will endure despite the Pond law failing. The remark frames the legislative path for future revenue and regulation.
The latest reports from Washington indicate Battelle of the Telegram is likely to be appointed Collector of Customs for the port of Toledo. The nomination appears probable, pending final approval and formal announcement.
The state treasurer of Tennessee fled to Texas amid a massive default and has been arrested before any reward was issued, as reports note the dramatic pursuit of the high‑profile official.
The press jokes about the consolidation of the Cincinnati Gazetto and Commercial, noting considerable amusement now and predicting further amusement if they wait a bit.
The state legislature remains occupied with introducing bills. The Express will report its proceedings as the body moves toward passing measures and enacting laws.
A rumor claims Gam betta was shot by the woman he led astray and refused marriage, with the shooter and motive debated. The tale’s truth is uncertain, but its persistence fuels speculation about the fatal incident.
The House approved Pendleton's civil service bill in a thirty minute debate after Senate passage. The measure, reported in the Express last week, passed 155 to 47.
Reports warn that robbery at night is widespread and no man is safe carrying money. Authorities urge caution as assaults occur nationwide, urging the public to avoid carrying cash after dark.
The Holmes County Republican endorses W. C. Culbertson of Mt. Vernon for Attorney General on the Republican ticket. Based on what is known, he would make an excellent attorney general.
Oxp Bourbon Democrats hostile to Columbus administration over Newman's staff of clerkships. Newman allegedly consulted no one but himself, leaving others who did not make the cut on the ragged edge.
The Ohio Legislature debate is marked by a flood of temperance bills and sharp talk about governance. The Chicago Inter Ocean mocks Republican leaders as implausible and chaotic as inmates in the Capitol, urging wiser, united action.
The Catholic Diocese of Minnesota led by Bishop Ireland forbids church members from keeping saloons tending bars or distributing liquor. The Express asserts bishops can advance temperance by restricting liquor sales and use within their jurisdictions.
Bishop Ireland advocates policy adoption that could shut more saloons than existing laws. The temperance movement has grown stronger across Catholic churches recently, signaling broad support.
The Defiance Gazette disputes a press rumor that licenses are required to sell beef and notes an ordinance already exempts farmers and producers selling products from their own premises. It accuses the Democrat of slanting the story to attack Republicans and cites council actions on trees and street issues.
The Chicago Advance argues prohibitory constitutional clauses in states like Ohio Indiana and Illinois would likely fail but fears no harm to temperance if voters instead face a stringent tax clause. It urges the current Legislature to submit prohibition to the people next election noting past petitions and the potential to steer public sentiment toward practical measures. If prohibition passes well and good if not the public mood may move to other approaches that prepare for tougher reform.
The Columbus Asylum for the Insane submitted its annual report to the Governor noting no deficit in current expenses for the first time at the current site. It lists 932 patients at year end, 290 admitted, 1,222 under treatment, and 347 discharges with 120 recovered and 41 improved. The daily average was 9.13 and overall death rate 7.36 percent.
The Columbus correspondent notes a Democratic member of the House, Wright, who recently escaped legal trouble and appeared intoxicated inside the chamber. He staggered to his chair amid a strong head wind of opposition, luffing as he sought shelter.
A derisive sketch describes Wright known as Cabbage for bringing in loads of cabbages and profiting regularly, with neighbors noting his public displays and urging him to reconsider his conduct before harming the Assembly’s dignity.
The Grand Army of the Republic in Ohio schedules its seventeenth annual encampment January 17 and 18 at the Opera House in Youngstown. Ted Post plans a reception with prayers, music, addresses, poems, and a banquet. delegates include C T Clark and Paul Vandergort with a large program of speakers and performances.
Gov Foster criticizes unrestrained liquor trade in Ohio and its social and tax burdens. He urges constitutional amendment or uniform taxation, proposes repeal of on premise drinking penalties, and supports targeted restraint measures to reduce intemperance.
Charles Foster argues for restoring the Adair act and reviving McConnelsville ordinance provisions to full force. He condemns Sunday liquor traffic as more damaging than other days, noting many boys and young men visit Sunday saloons while churches draw fewer attendees. He urges local enforcement to prevent societal demoralization and asks communities to empower officers to execute such laws. Columbus, Ohio, January 1, 1883.
Rumor ties Billy Emerson to Miss Mamie Ellis with an income of ten thousand dollars a month. Hive-Harry Hine promotes The Rose of Yuba Dam at the National Theatre in Philadelphia next week. Salvini bows out at the Academy of Music this month after a lucrative season. Bartley Campbell returns from San Francisco with a seven thousand dollar Siberia profit. Lillian Russell’s prognosis improves after a change in doctors. Emma Thursby performs three grand concerts and two matinees at Chickering Hall in January under Maurice Strakosch.
Mr Enoch Shedd of Norwalk died Saturday afternoon. Mrs Laura Huot heads the Norwalk Orphans Home. A J Goldstein of Zanesville a clothing dealer assigned Monday. Henry Johnson of Roscoe stole 125 dollars from a trunk. Lewes Lecman held at Pomeroy for horse steering in Ohio and Michigan. Dr Kemper of Cridersville tried at Wapakoneta for malpractice and acquitted. Horses stolen near Warren. Chas Ohlson of Niles hung himself Sunday due to excess drink. Zanesville reports waves of lawlessness with gunfire. Ohio Legislature criticized for lack of unity and repeated proposals. Republicans urged to hold representatives accountable. Toledo Telegram.
Everyday aches and chronic pains are blamed on unseen illness. The advertisement claims Brown's Iron Bitters purifies blood and strengthens the body, curing kidney and liver diseases rheumatism neuralgia dyspepsia and fevers with a Baltimore address dated November 28 1881 and a testimonial from Jos McCawley about restored appetite and strength.
Public auction to sell the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter in section 10, Defiance township Ohio. The 40 acre parcel appraised at 1040 dollars to be sold for not less than two thirds of value. Terms: one half cash, one half in one year with interest, mortgage security. Purchaser pays two thirds of appraised value at least. Sold under probate court order dated October 5, 1882. Henry B. Harris attorney for John McCollister administrator of Abraham Wells deceased.
The Defiance City Council enacts limits on gas charges for street lamps and citizens. The Defiance Gas Company may bill the city 1.75 dollars per lamp monthly and 2.00 dollars per 1000 cubic feet to residents, for five years from the act’s start. The ordinance takes effect February 1 1883.
Notice to owners to claim or remove stored machinery from the corner of Front and Clinton streets in Deliaice. Building formerly used by Hines & Steinberger as an agricultural implement store. J Well of Defiance Ohio dated January 2, 18x83.
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