Republican State Convention to be held in Toledo
The Republican State Convention will meet in Toledo on Wednesday and Thursday July gth and asth. Delegates from each congressional district convene Wednesday at 3 pm to choose a vice president and committee members. The convention opens for temporary organization on the 8th at 10 pm and for permanent organization on the 9th. Candidates will be nominated for Governor and other state offices. Defiance county receives 4 delegates. The list names T. Barnswape as chair and Joshua K. Brown as secretary of the committee.
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Ist
Toledo
Asth
Judenor Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Boar of Public Works
J. B. Poraker
Defiance County
Crawford county plan shifts to primary election process
One session of Congress in peace times suffices per local view. The Crawford county plan, long debated for nominating candidates, moves to a primary election framework this year.
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Congress
Crawford County
Ohio Republicans vow unity despite presidential nominee
The Republicans of Ohio state they will not sulk over the presidential nominee and pledge to support the party line. The comment signals broad GOP resolve to back the eventual candidate regardless of who is chosen.
Foraker Praised As One Of The State's Best Governors
J B Foraker is lauded as achieving one of the finest governorships the state has seen. The praise is stated without partisan bias and highlights his overall leadership qualities.
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J.B. Foraker
Extra session of Congress seen as campaign ploy
The remark frames an extra session as a Democratic necessity for campaign purposes and condemns the responsible party for creating it, urging accountability for any such action.
Sherman Faces Cleveland Rumor Resilient in Springfield Clash
In Springfield, Senator Sherman handles a mugwump clash with a firm stance toward President Cleveland, denying fear and pressing his position against the canonized representative. The exchange signals Sherman’s resolve and readiness to challenge political pressures from the administration.
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New York Times
Sherman
Cleveland
Springfield
Printing office prompts better copies for exchanges
Poorly printed papers sent to exchanges are mistaken. The printing office handles papers from other localities for examination. Send your best copies to ensure proper evaluation.
St. Louis citizens spearhead invitation to President Cleveland
The Tur G. A. R. of St. Louis has no role in inviting President Cleveland to visit during the encampment. The invitation originated with and was carried out by St. Louis residents.
Congress to Test Carlisle and Randall on Financial Theory
An extra congressional session will focus on testing the strength of Carlisle and Randall and seeking a compromise on their financial theory. If no agreement is reached, the administration is expected to push a graded tariff bill.
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Congress
Carlisle
Randall
Grover Cleveland Vetoes Pensions as Congress Passes Them
In a patriotic moment the nation honors fallen heroes while Grover Cleveland vetoes pension bills. The Cincinnati Telegram notes his contrasting stance during congressional actions and the nation’s remembrance.
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Grover Cleveland
Cincinnati Telegram
Congress
Sherman Speech Outlines Republican Record in Springfield Address
On June 1 Senator John Sherman delivered a detailed Springfield speech reviewing the past and future of the two major parties. He argues what the Republican party has accomplished, what the Democratic party has not, and stresses the duty of the reform party in the next campaign. The address is described as able, dense with argument, and representative of Republican doctrine.
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John Sherman
Ohio Statesman
Springfield
Ceuodican Party
Death of Ex Vice President Wheeler in Malone N Y
Former Vice President William A Wheeler, longtime New York Republican leader, died Saturday at Malone at age sixty eight from brain affection. He had been frail for some time and remained unconscious until death. funeral was held Tuesday.
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William A. Wheeler
Republican Party of
New York
Malone
N.Y
Wheeler
Blymyer Takes Lxpress Post After Moving Mansfield to Defiance
W. G. Blymyer, a famed newspaper man, relocates from Mansfield to Defiance to manage the Lxpress, formerly owned by T. D. Elmer who sold it. He vows to put the paper to the front and establish strong job printing work.
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W. G. Blymyer
Mansfield
Defiance
T. D. Elmer
Mr. Blymyer
Murder Charge Follows Canal Area Outrage Case
A Franklin case recounts the July murder of M Koe aged 18 near the canal. A father faced trial without conviction, another man was acquitted, and Hammon emerged as a key suspect. The marshal pursued Hammon across roads and canals, making a risky arrest before shipping him to Franklin for trial.
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Frank ’ Din
M Koe
Hammon
Masonic
Allis
Franklin
Hamgien
Cora Davenport
Defiance
Hanunon
Brunersburg
Texas
Capt. Wise
Schooley
Ralston
Father and Son Marry Sisters in Odd Kinship Web
A Paulding man Adam Neaubauer and Nick Neaubauer of Defiance, father and son, marry two sisters creating a web of relations. The women are sisters and sisters-in-law. In Plank v Bachman in Common Pleas Court a $1,830 judgment was rendered and the defendant has given notice of appeal.
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Adam Neaubauer
Paulding
Nick Neaubauer
Defiance
Deeds Recorded Week Ending June 4 1887
Deeds show transfers in Defiance and surrounding townships. Brice Hilton to Lewis Schwartz 40 acres Delaware township for 575 dollars. Jacob Kyle to Joseph W Morris lots Mark Center 1000. J P Frost to Elizabeth Whetstone Dotlance parcel 500. Juliett H Bouton to Wm Holgate portion of lot 109 South Defiance 1. Isaac W Kitenear to Dora Sehooley lot Defiance 100. John Fryman to Laura C Richardson 40 acres Farmer township 2000. John Fryman to John W Fryman 40 acres Farmer township 2000. Andy Sauer to Christoph Eldwanger and John Birchoff lots 18 and 19 Myers addition to Defiance 700. A P Edgerton to Anna Griest lot Edgerton addition to Hicksville 125. Fredrick Blanchard to Joseph Blanchard lot Defiances 1. Henry Wonderly Sheriff to S M Cameron lot 200 South Deflance 160. Ed H Otis dr to Wm B E Otis 160 acres Milford township 1500. Harmon B Tenzer to Wm Gardner lot Deflance 850.
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Brice Hilton
Lewis Schwartz
Delaware Township
Jacob Kyle
Joseph W. Morris
Mark Center
J.P. Frost
Elizabeth Whetstone
Dotlance
Juliett H. Bouton
Wm. ©. Holgate
South Defiance
Isaac W. Kitenear
Dora Sehooley
Defiance
Joseph Blanchard
Defiances
Henry Wonderly
M. Cameron
South Detlance
Ed. H. Otis
Wm. BE
Otis
Milford Township
Harmon B
Tenzer
Wm. Gardner
Detlance
Wedding Bells at Holgate For Mr FE Prettyman and Miss Elsie Pribley
The wedding took place Wednesday evening at the bride's father's Spaidorne in Holgate officiated by Rev Wiltsee of Perrysburg. A large Defiance Hicksville and Evansport guest list enjoyed a lavish feast, gifts included silverware and damask linens, and a Holgate band serenade followed the reception before the couple departed for a weeks visit with relatives.
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O. Prettymen
Elsie Pribley
Spaidorne
Holgate
Wiltsee
Perrysburg
M. KE
Prettyman
Defiance
Hicksville
Evansport
Rey
Lucy
Townsend
Justice
Coy
Walter McKee
Rose Edwards
Eugene Cole
Minnie Speiser
C. W
H. J. Prettyman
Ann Arbor
Michigan
G. D. Backus
Nettie Bonnell
A. J. McClary
N. Justice
Rev. Wiltsee
A. J. Rogers
Mgr
Mallet
Holgate Cornet
Bg, PD
Cantlon enters nine man race for Recorder post
The Toledo Bee reports Councilman John Cantlon becomes the ninth candidate in a field already eight contenders for Recorder. The move appears aimed at securing the nomination amid competing city interests.
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Toledo
John Cantlon
Cantlon
Marriage Licenses and Local Developments Across Defiance
Probate Judge granted marriage licenses to Dietrich Kammerger and Fredericka Schafer Julia M. Wines and John A. Phyles and Maria Jane Wines. Local notes report a 3000 pound Cincinnati Safe, butter delivery by W G Jarvis, fairs in Bowling Green and Montpelier, and a Defiance Agricultural Society premium list. News covers weather oddities, a walnut log with lead slugs, Sixteenth Regiment Band to Toledo, tax lists by Geo A Heatley, and the new Defiance fire engine trials.
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Deitrich Kammerger
Fredericka Schafer
John A. Phyles
Maria Jane Wines
Wmn. G. Churchman
Nettie Hanna
Austin Knipe
Mary A. Bottert
W. G. Jarvis
Defiance Creamery
Jarvis
Bowling Green
J. A. Ketehel
C. B. Squire
Clinton Street
Carroll & Co
Wabash
Geo. W. Deatrick
Dyarman & Deatrick
O. Dyarman
H. G. Dyarman
Calvin
Bryan
Ralston
Montpelier
Steedman unveiling observed by G A R members without party bias
Hickory canes carried by G A R members to Toledo for the Steedman unveiling were presented as a neutral gesture. The carriers, from both parties, used the canes as a practical symbol of unity and did not reflect political affiliations.
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Bortor
Toledo
Steedman
Test Passers in Saturday Examination Results
The report lists successful candidates by months with several names for twelve, twenty four and thirty six months. Brown Brower Moore Kleinden Neaderhauser Connors Bloc Hanser Ensign Pollock Elliott Hockman achieved passes while ten or eleven candidates failed.
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P. 8. Brown
BE. W. Brower
Akin Moore
A. M. Kleinden
S. W. Neaderhauser
Ella Connors
Della Bloc
Alice Hanser
EB. W. Ensign
W. PF. Pollock
Emma Elliott
J. H. Hockman
Early 1887 Local Marriages Highlight Kenner Ardner Coughanour Schlosser Ragelmier Dorider Smith
Notices report several weddings in May 1887. Theodor Kenner of Ottewa and Lena Ardner of Defiance married at St Marys Catholic church. Frank Coughanour of Hicksville wed Clara Moninger in Noble township. John Schlosser married Sophia Ragelmier on Harrison Street. Fred Dorider married Mary Smith in Toledo.
Cured by Dr Haynes Golden Specific in Coffee
An advertisement claims Dr Haynes Golden Specific can cure alcoholism by adding to a cup of coffee or tea without the drinker’s knowledge. It asserts thousands have become temperate, with no harmful effects, and guarantees cures with a circular from the Golden Specific Co. Cincinnati Ohio.
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Haynes
Golden
Golbden Specific Co
Race St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Advice to Mothers Sootina Syrup Promoted by Noted Nurse
An advertisement touts Mrs Winston s Sootina Syrup as a trusted teething remedy used for forty years by millions of mothers. It claims to relieve pain and treat dysentery diarrhea griping and wind and notes a price of 25 cents per bottle. Also promotes summer stove care by Minsel s Furniture and Stove Exchange and real estate services by F L Hay with office at the court house.
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Minsel
Electric Bitters touted for malaria cures and kidney relief
Bainbridge County Augusta reports using Electric Bitters with happy results for malaria fever and jaundice. D. Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky testifies the remedy saved his life. Advertises price 50 cents and one dollar at Colby Scott's with further notes on other local offerings.
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Bainbridge
Clay Co
Tex
D. I Wilcoxson
Horse Cave
Colby & Scott's
Nature's grandeur and health claims in a vintage ad
The text extols nature's beauty and urges health restoration through Green's August Flower. It asserts many illnesses stem from Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint and claims three doses offer a cure, with sample bottles priced at 10 cents. The tone imitates a period advertisement urging trial.
Baltimore Home-made Biscuits and Local Notices
Baltimore Home-made Biscuits are available at Brown's Baltimore Bakery for supper each evening with fresh batches announced. A rental listing advertises a seven room house in Third Ward with brick cellar barn and water. inquire via Switzer & Kehnast. Also warnings against Mercury in catarrh remedies and promotion of Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo.
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Toost
Baltimore
Brown
Geo, Switzer
Switzer & Kehnast’s
Liberal Reward Offered for Church Window Vandalism
A liberal reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of the boys who have been throwing or shooting stones through the windows of the M. E. church in this city, or who may do so in the future.
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M. E
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Defiance County Express
Clinton and
Third Sts
the Express Publishing CO
Defiance Post Office
Ate T. Barnswape
Chinn
Rep
State Con. Com
Josuvua K. Brown
Sulk
F. Bubbart
Napoleon
C. Geiger & Son
Cincinnati Safe and Lock Co
Kuhn Bros
Maumee
Anthony Wayne
Old Fort
Fred
Dorider
Miss Smith
Nashville
Tenn
Philip McCauley
Tiffin Township
Sixteenth Regiment
Washington
Geo. A. Heatley
Heatley
August Bodey
Mansfield Machine Works
Hines
Vienna
Brean
Rogers & Boory
H. G. Baker
Tris
N. G. Woodward
Acker
N.G. Woodward
Rogers & Booru
Tom Steam Laundry
PMS
Soruyery Pur
Orm
Royal Baking Power CO
Wall ST. N. Y
C. J. Morse’s
F. L. Hay
Court House
C, I, Morse
C. T. Morse
Tom the
J. J. Kanto & Bros
2D Street
U. J. Morse's
Wellman
R. Brown
Dr. Kings
Colby
Scott
Tre
Brown’s
Haiti
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Orper
Simmons Liver Regulator
W. J. McElroy
Macon
South America
R&w
Joshru T
INMAN
Station D
New York City
Golden Star
Switzer Kehnast
Brown and
Malta
N, G, Woodward
ST. Louis
Detroit
ST. Thomas
Chicago
Decatur
Quincy
Fort Wayne
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Boston
Peoria, Springfield
Jacksonville
Hannibal
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Wabash Railway
SPP Aken
Wabashiway
Joun McOnulta
W. Snow
Gen
Vate
Eswros
Sros
J. J. Kahlo & Bro
Planet JR
van Winkle
Georgetown
Second Street
J.J
Kahlo & Bro
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