Step Down and Out in Defiance Democrat
This week Elmer White and W. G. Blymyer retire from the Defiance Democrat management. Henry and George Hardy take over, with White and Blymyer remaining in Defiance and likely to pursue other work. The Express extends best wishes and welcomes the Hardys to county journalism, adding a biting jab at their politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood Cornet
Wolf's Hotel
Hoffman & Geiger
Democrat
Express
Defiance Machine Works
Bowery
Second
Clinton Streets
J. F. Bennett
Booth & McCullough
White & Blymyer
Defiance Democrat
Henry
George Hardy
Williams Courtty Commissioners
Ella Waterhouse
Messrs
Elmer White
W. G. Blymyer
Henry Hardy
Paulding Democrat
White
Blymyer
The
Democrat and Express
Messrs. Hardy’s
Local Briefs Highlight Careers and Personal Moves
Mr. Miller leaves his firm to join Joseph P. Cook & Co. in Buffalo as commercial agent. Prof. W. E. Cowen returns from the East. H. H. Wright and family visit Oberlin for the summer. F. W. Colby is named General Agent for 22 Ohio counties for Lone Star Real Estate Co. Rev. T. C. Reade heads the Lone Star company.
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Miller
Miller & Craft
Joseph P. Cook & Co
Buffalo, N. Y
H. H. Wright
Oberlin
Frank Enos
Defiance
Columbus
W. D. Hill
State
F. W. Colby
Lone Star Real Estate Co
Austin
Texas
Ohio
Colby
T. C. Reade
Lone Star Co
Reade
Kahlo Nominated for State Senator by Cass and Carroll County Convention
From the Logan sport Daily Journal we learn that Charles Kahlo, a former local, was nominated for State Senator by acclamation at the Cass and Carroll counties senatorial convention. Kahlo, who helped found the Hub and Spoke Factory with H Kahlo and John Crowe, moved to Logansport in 1872 and led Logansport Manufacturing Co. His friends commend his business success and believe his election is assured.
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Logansport
Mr. Kahlo
From Our Own Correspondent Express Update
The correspondent notes delayed harvests due to recent rains and expects better weather to improve yields. Observations mention Back-wheat Cakes, sowing seed in morning, and the desire for longer paid leave for officials. Corn shows mixed promise across localities with varying prospects.
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the Express
Local News Brief on Palmers Mill Incident
A Palmers mill horse died in harness last Tuesday while pulling a load for Mr. Gray who is near completing his new residence. The cause cited is heaves.
The Choice is Made at Florida Political Convention
The Sixth District Democratic meeting in Florida voters gathered at the Court House with 1,000 to 1,500 in attendance as delegates and rival camps debated ballots. After hours of speeches and committee work, Ballot results showed shifts among Hill Heller Cunningham and others, with rules amendments debated and defeated. The piece notes local notices about a ball, baptisms, emigration plans, and church life, concluding with Florida’s July 1 1878 date.
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Holgate
Greene
Shultz
Widmer
Blanchard
Haller
Schlosser
Mach
Deman & Loans
John Hepler
Francisco
Peter Sonne
Hoover & Davis
P. Schlosser
Brookheiser
A. Slentz
Karst, Wade & Co
D. Dennis
Ao Geo. Butler
B. W. Marcellw
Water Street
Maumee River
L. Spangler
Fifth Street
Council
Sixth Congressional District
Court House
Michael Handy
Fulton County
David Tolan
Delphos
Handy
Clement L. Vallandingham
Committee On Permanent Organization
C. M. Lamison
Allen
George D. Kinder
Putnam
Lamison
Congress
Hayes
Farmer Township
W. D. Hill
A. V. Rice
William Sherridan
T. Sutphen
Hill
Sutphen
Committee On
Haag
Buncomb
Pusgaspield
Brutus Haag
Cunningham
Brice
Heller
Sherridan
Henry County
White
Defiance
Rice
J. E. Wellman
Jacob Bales
Napoleon
Haymakers Work As Summer Seaso n Progresses
From Our Own Correspondent Farmers cut hay with the sun shining. L L Cawer moved to a new house June 24. Henry Hockman and Wm Rath build Mr Partee’s house 26 by 28. Miss Christ Die Den ill with consumption. Wm H Webb thrown from a horse near Evansport June 20, injured. Kibble school closes for term. August last Monday for fall term. McCauley school taught by Miss Eila Dapey described as a good teacher. Mary Dunbar bitten by a snake near Kibble school. improving with Dr Orlando Bennett’s help. Martin Bechtel’s Washington township house burned June 21. Bechtel crippled, escaped with few possessions. Aunt Karte.
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L. L. Cawer
Henry Hockman
Wm. Rath
George Partee
Christ. Dieden
Wm. H. Webb
Evansport
Kibble
James Keister
Keister
McCauley
Eila Dapey
Mary Dunbar
A. M. Dunbar
Orlando Bennett
Martin Bechtel
Washington Township
Mr. Bechtel
Karte
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Defiance Co Express
Rat
First Sseeraa
Othe
Ent
Dan Rice
Putnam County Sentinel
Jackson Street
Jacob Miller
E. R. Mallet
Ketchel
McKelvey & Co
Zeller & Braner
Fremont
Fort Stevenson
Betsey
Francis Brooks
National Party
M. E
Curculia
Antwerp
Doering
Fred
Conrad
Defiance Defiance Co
Brown
P. W. Carpenter
Geo. N. Carroll
John Castelo
Jas
A. Green
Joseph Githens
Thomas Harmon
Alice Henkens
Wm. Israel
Nancy Ann Imber
Anthony King
A. Kitner
C. M
Karst
Wade Bros. & Co
Murray Schwiser
Lake Superior
Messrs. C. Biede & Co
A. Bruner & Co
Young Americas
J. J. Myers
Messrs. Turnbull & Shelly
J. J. Greene
Elmer
Potts
Elizabeth Loos
George Sanford
Julia Ann Hawn
William Gardner
Lilly Richlin
John Spindler
Jane Miller
George W. Smith
Sarah Gusler
John A. S. Ehrmin
Clara A. Hall
Irving Wilson
Roseltha Corwin
Ferris
Nancy E. Cameron
Isaac T. Waterhouse
Ella A. Oliver
John
Turnbull & Shelly
Clinton and
Second Streets
Council Proceedings
Broadway Street
Village of
Pearl Street
Southworth Avenue
Defiance Red Ribbon Temperance Club
the Christian Temperance Union
Myers
R. C. Crate
David Boor
C. C. Strong
M. W. Gorman
Jefferson Street
W. E. Cowen
Brumrseburg
Argyle
Delaware Bend
Wagners
God
Gorptoy
Florida
Lutherian Church
North Richland
Martin Luther
M. F. Krottz
Wm. Kemmer
U. B
Bro. Tussing
A. Raser
Nebraska
Flatrock
Signal
Harry
Fribler & Co
C. F. Wilson
Valparaiso
Ind
Florida, O
Tiffin Township
Francis Wisler
Wisler
John Matticks
Bryan
Kixa
Dr. Kine
J. P. Buffington & Co
McEkelvey’s
McKelvey’s
E. N. Lewis
Cospurgan—Ltd
Wm. Babcock
Rev. C. Weaner
Oliver P. Coburn
Maky
Dr. Harters
Dr. Harter
Cary & Carroll’s
Bechel
Bechel’s Drug and Book Store
Boor
Renollet
Kings
Wellman
Crosby
Boor & Renollet
McCormick
St. Louis
McCormick, Marsh and
Osborne
Sherman
Osborne Binder
Robert King
Osborn Harvesters
Rousselt & Siesfield
Belleville
Ilimatic
Woods
D. W. Pratt
R. J. McBroom
Fourth Streets
Wall Paper
E. N. Lewis’ Drug Store
Kuhl & Blanchard
Lewis
A.W. King
Saeger’s
A. W. King’s
Cary & Carroll's
L. G. Thacker
W.S. Powell
Thacker & Powell
Defiance, Ohio
the Star One Price Clothing House
New York
COT
M. Kittner
Peterson
America
W.C. Holgate
the Howe
Alpress Bro’s
Toledo, Wabash & Western
WwWabash “Railway
Toledo
Fort Wayne
Ft. Wayne
N. Haven
Gar Creek
Woodburn
Cecil
Emerald
Elmwood
B& O
Colton
Atlane
Liberty
Okolona
Jewell
B&o
Gar Creek Ss
Haven
Wayne
Svoneeerey
C. Biede
H. Heerdegan
C. Biede & Co
Yours Truly
C, Biede & CO
John M. Kirchner
Rohn & Moll
L. A. Bliss &O
J. B. Leslie
M. EF
Paris Green
Mall
Arney Chemical Works
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