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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1884
Page
4
Local items report Gen Hancock on the streets, repairs near completion, and many residents visiting relatives in Defiance and area towns. Polls, political comments, and social news mix with warnings about horse thieves and praise for the Williams Center brass band.
George William Curtis, head of the Civil Service Reform Association, criticizes long serving politicians who shift to presidential ambitions as hypocritical. He argues true reform favors local political roots and warns the Democratic party may demand vast office-holdings as it expands.
New York labor groups list ten objections to Cleveland's record including child labor bills, pilot age fees, pension taxes, five cent fare veto, civil service reform, labor bureau leadership, twelve hour workdays, mechanics lien law, convict labor, and railroad commission appointments. They argue these flaws would kill his candidacy in a machine ruled convention.
The De ance County Pomona Grange schedules a public meeting at the fair grounds on August 13. Master J. K. Brigham of Fulton County is expected to address the gathering in both morning and afternoon sessions.
The 4th quarterly meeting of the U. B. Chief, Defiance charge, is set for August 2 and 3 at Mt. Pisgah five miles south. Sunday services will be a basket meeting in Wm. hilip's grove along the river with P. E. Martin of Columbus Grove officiating. All are invited to worship in the shady grove.
Land sales records show multiple deeds across Defiance and Hicksville townships. Transactions include 40 to 160 acre parcels and 30 acre tracts with prices from 100 to 5 500 dollars involving buyers and sellers such as Kerr firms, Streicher, Smith, and Clemmer families.
Hurrah for Blaine and Logan marks a festive note as Farmers Day unfolds on August 8. Jacob Snyder hosted a social dance last Saturday with guests Miss Ella Hilton and Miss Nellie Bridenbaugh of Branersburg. A mobile picture gallery toured the area last week amid dry weather causing fires for farmers. Georgetown plans a bowery dance on Friday the 25th. Miss Mamie Bercaw visited Miss Lulu and Miss Maggie Case last weekend. Board of Education meeting delayed to the 26th due to new members joining last Saturday.
The counterfeit ten dollar silver certificate of the 1880 series was reported to the U S Secret Service in Warrington. It mimics the genuine note with a shortened size and flawed back text. Differences include uneven treasury numbers and blurred printing that lacks the genuine crisp appearance. The piece references reformers backing Hendricks and political debate within the Democratic party.
The Friday issue records the council’s first reading of a bond ordinance for an engine house city hall and furniture, with rules suspension failed. Bids for a canal foot bridge were opened. contract awarded to Bontz & Ewing. Sewers planned for East Defiance alleys. crime nuisance abatement urged. sanitary officer sought for 60 days. Local items mention railroads in receivership, canal business, upcoming fairs, and notable visitors.
Local notices report the Cincinnati Expossion opening September 3rd as the best yet. The sixth ward Republicans plan a new pole. Farragut four were drenched before reaching their boat house. Genoa baseball club arrived on the 1:27 train, described as pleasant youngsters. Blaine and Logan club receive a large bass drum for their band.
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