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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1884
Page
12
Local item notes state taxes and advertising rates in the Defiance area. Updates cover Ohio legislative sessions with Governor Hoadly and ex-Gov. Foster, Grand Army petition to Congress for Sheridan, Ohio state debt totals, and political chatter about Bryan Alexander and Kentucky/Ohio indicators.
The Bryan Democrat quotes that many leading Democrats in the state lack the confidence of the rank and file and even question suitability for United States Senate. The remark reflects sharp intra party dissent amid the senatorial contest.
Dark whispers circulate about Hill possibly facing a fellow townsman as an opponent for Congress. The speaker likens the threat to Brutus stabbing Caesar, signaling a planned political challenge.
Hill introduces a congressional bill to build post office buildings in towns where the salary of the office reaches 1000 dollars per year. It is a method to dispose of surplus revenue, but the measure is unlikely to become law, making the surplus seem safe for some time.
The Toledo Bee notes a rumor that Hon William Letcher and his son Orlando T may try to buy the Bryan Democrat. The piece suggests political maneuvering could redraw districts to affect Hill and Putnam and possibly sideline Hill again.
The piece laments that veteran Democrats Thurman Pendleton Ward and other longtime figures are sidelined. A new set of leaders is in power, with Allen OMyer’s faction gaining influence. The author treats the shift as public spectacle, not a crisis for the party.
The Defiance Express marks its 17th year as a top weekly paper, praised by the Napoleon Signal for quality. A correspondent recalls early printing lessons with Bro. James from a nearly twenty seven year old printing office.
The piece argues Payne’s nomination via alleged bribery and oil money may cost Democrats the state seat. Thurman and Columbus Democrats warn of corruption, while caucus control by Payne loyalists risks stifling dissent and alienating constituents amid Ohio Democratic party tensions.
W B Dobson, Winter Washington correspondent for the Wood County Democrat, urges support for Congressman Hill for a third term. Hill chairs the Alcoholic Liquor Traffic Committee, which handles petitions from the W C T U and the Y M C A. Liquor dealers are invited to send a demijohn of their best to the chairman.
Frank Snyder and Eph Saur were at Napoleon on business last week. Ben Dwinell travels cleaning sewing machines. Chas Hollinger and brother from near Edgerton visited Saturday. W B Parker and daughter from Michigan returned home March 3. FN Horton of Farmer township came from Valparaiso Ind last Thursday. Amos Warner attended the obsequies of his brother Jess in Crestline. Chas Starr and Miss Lilley Gorgas and Carrie Phillips sailed to Bryan last Saturday. Lutherans and Episcopals form union Sunday school at Presbyterian. John Byers plans return from Wisconsin to Ohio. Chas M Fisher reports progress on the Delta Avalanche. Forest Wort dies Jan 12 1884 aged five. funeral Jan 13 with Rev Hyde. A prominent merchant notes sleigh rides to Delianze. We wait to hear what we shall hear.
Ladies seek remnants of ribbons and satins in bright colors for fancy work. Miss Burk's Millinery Store offers a large supply in 5 and 10 cent bundles.
The advertisement for Electric Bitters touts it as the best blood purifier and system regulator for liver inactivity biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary disorders. It promises quick action every bottle guaranteed full satisfaction or money refunded and sold by Colby Scott at fifty cents.
Gherkey runs a small corner shop offering a fine stock of dry goods boots and shoes and invites nearby residents to call for purchases or inquiries. The notice emphasizes local access and personal service from the retailer in the neighborhood.
Physicians astonished by Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and throat and lung diseases as it daily cures patients deemed beyond help. Hundreds of top doctors now use it in practice. Trial bottles free at Colby Scott Drug Store. Regular size 1.50.
The Defiance county Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by March 4 1884 for furnishing materials and building an iron bridge with two stone abutments at Brunersburg where Bellefontaine Road crosses the Tiffin River. Proposals may include alternative plans and must show spans and costs. The 220 foot single span bridge will have an 18 foot roadway. bids judged on price plan materials and construction.
Smith and Strayer offer long term loans at low interest on farm property in Bryan Ohio with amounts $500 and over. Terms stated as fixed and affordable to borrowers seeking stable financing.
B F Terman sues Edward J Taylor before Jacob Core J P for debt of 13.63 dollars and 6 dollars costs. Garnishees George Rock and M H Robertson must answer under oath January 4 1534 at 10 AM. Hearing set for February 16 1884 at 10 AM.
The undersigned will offer at auction to the highest bidder on Friday February 18 a black horse about 10 years old to pay for his keeping up to the sale date. Defiance Ohio January 17.
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