Republican State Convention to be held in Toledo in 1887
The Republican State Convention of 1887 will meet in Toledo on July 2 and 3. Delegates from each congressional district convene July 2 to choose a vice president and committee members. The convention opens July 3 for temporary organization and July 4 for permanent organization. Delegates total 723 with Defiance County earning 4 delegates. Officials to be nominated include Governor and several state offices. The Crawford county plan favors primary elections for nominations.
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Toledo
Supreme Court
Board of Public Works
J. B. Paraker
Defiance County
Republicans of Ohio vow united stance on national nominee
The statement asserts that Ohio Republicans will not sulk regardless of who is chosen as the presidential nominee, signaling party unity across states.
Foraker Praised as One of the Best Governors
The speaker lauds J B Foraker as one of the state's best governors in all respects, though not from a Democratic viewpoint.
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J.B. Foraker
Extra session of Congress is a Democratic necessity
The remark frames an extra session as a partisan campaign tactic and assigns blame to the party that pushes it, suggesting it would be a political embarrassment rather than a genuine national emergency.
Sherman Faces Cleveland Question At Springfield
The discussion centers on whether Sherman fears President Cleveland. Observers note Sherman’s handling of a mugwump figure at Springfield shows no fear, portraying bold defiance rather than intimidation.
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The
New York Times
Sherman
Cleveland
Springfield
Poorly Printed Papers Warn Local Exchanges
Printer admonishes Pusuisuers to improve paper quality and send best copies to exchanges. Printing office notes papers from other localities are often checked, urging higher standards for readability and accuracy.
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Pusuisuers
St Louis Citizens Drive Cleveland Visit During Encampment
The G A R s of St Louis have nothing to do with inviting President Cleveland to attend the encampment. The idea originated with and was carried out by the citizens of St Louis.
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St. Louis
Cleveland
Extra Congressional Session Targeted at Carlisle Randall Rift
An extra session is sought solely to test Carlisle and Randall and push a compromise on their financial theory. If no compromise is reached, the administration is expected to urge a graded tariff bill.
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Congress
Carlisle
Randall
Grover Cleveland’s wartime stance contrasted with patriotism
The Cincinnati Telegram notes how Grover Cleveland, amid a patriotic nation scattering flowers for fallen heroes, went fishing as Congress debated pensions for defenders. It claims he vetoed pension bills, saying he is built that way.
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Grover Cleveland
Cincinnati Telegram
Congress
Speech by Senator Sherman on party duties in Springfield
On page six the speech of Senator John Sherman of Ohio delivered in Springfield on June 1 is reviewed. It contrasts Republican achievements with Democratic inaction and outlines Republican duties for the next campaign. The piece praises the speech as sound, able Republican doctrine and recommends reading.
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John Sherman
Ohio Statesman
Springfield
Tfl
Illness of William A. Warner in Malone New York
How William A. Warner ex vice president and longtime New York Republican leader lies gravely ill at his Malone home in feeble health in his sixty eighth year. The text notes his deep hometown ties and public eminence. Also reports the death of ex vice president Wheeler from brain affection with funeral held Tuesday.
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William A. Warner
Republican Party of
New York
Malone
N.Y
Wheeler
Blymyer Takes Mansfield Paper to Defiance Express
W. G. Blymyer moves from Mansfield to Defiance to manage the Express, last owned by T. D. Elmer who sold it. Blymyer is a well known newspaper man and will bring front rank work to the Defiance paper a pleprinter noted by the News paper Union.
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W. G. Blymyer
Mansfield
Defiance
The
Express
T. D. Elmer
Mr. Blymyer
Murder charge follows arrest of Hammon in Defiance
Franklin marshal arrives at Defiance with a search warrant for Frank Hammon in the murder case of Mary Koesweger, 13, found dead near the canal last July. Hammon, once jailed for the father's earlier trial, is described as intoxicated and connected to two earlier trials. two knives linked to him were found at the scene. The marshal’s conduct draws mayoral intervention as he drives south along the canal and returns with Hammon to Franklin for trial. Sidewalks planned on Maumee bridge. Harmonie Band events and civic notices follow, with church and community activities listed.
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Franklin
Frank Hammon
Mary Koesweger
Hammon
Masonic
Allis
Cora Davenport
Defiance
Nere
Brunersburg
Texas
Capt. Wise
Sixteenth Regiment Encampment Seeks Defiance Site
The Sixteenth Regiment plans camp soon and Defiance citizens urged the location committee to bring them here. They met with encouragement and offered facilities. Possible sites include Deatrick grove on the Auglaize bank or the northeast city grove near Sulphur Hollow.
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Defiance
Deatrick Grove
Auglaize
Defiance School Teacher Assignments Listed for Next Year
The Defiance Central Building presents a roster of teachers for the coming year detailing names and positions from Principal to primary instructors. Entries include Miss Mattie Cameron as Principal High School and several assistants, with numerous teachers listed by initials and class levels across wards.
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Defiance
Central
Mattie Cameron
Tchool
Etta Slagle
Ada Zucker
Memorial Day Gratitude From Bishop Post Acknowledges Helpers
The June 7 Bishop Post meeting adopted a resolution thanking all who aided Memorial Day services. Special mentions include flower contributors and bouquet makers, Profs Myers and Wellman and singers, Rev W W Lance for prayer, the Harmonic Band for music, Rev B W Slagle for sermon, Rev John Pou cher for address, and the city press for notices.
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Bishop Post
B. W. Slagle
John Poucher
Local licenses granted to marry by Probate Judge
Since the last record the Probate Judge has granted marriage licenses to Deitrich Kammeyer and Miss Fredericka Schafer John A Phyles and Miss Maria Jane Wines Wm G Churchman and Mrs Nettie Hanna Auntie Knipe and Miss Mary A Bottert.
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Deitrich Kammeyer
Fredericka Schafer
John A. Phyles
Maria Jane Wines
Wm. G. Churchman
Nettie Hanna
Cantlon candidate for Recorder noted in Toledo Bee
The Toledo Bee reports Councilman Cantlon is a ninth candidate for Recorder amid eight others. The article suggests Cantlon aims to secure the nomination as another in the field presses forward. Frantz, sixteen, suffered a severe leg injury after falling on a sidewalk near the Ansbury building while rushing home before rain. The wound involved a deep cut above the knee with exposed tissue.
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Toledo
John Cantlon
Cantlon
Rug
Frantz
Ansbury
Evening program at Miss Bechel home features music and readings
At Miss Lee Bechel's home on Friday June 17 the program includes a C L 8 C roll call rhythmical compositions, original stanzas, annual reports by secretary and treasurer, instrumental pieces Nachtlager and The Old Foe at Home, readings Gleanings by the Way and English lessons, followed by refreshments.
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Lee Bechel
C. L
Mye
Normal College Notes Promising Plans For Summer Term
The note says the Normal College closes June 23 and summer term opens July 11. The library opens next week. Alexander Peasle returns from Paulding County. Prof Williams of Pittsburgh arrives in Defiance and addresses students. He and his brother may take charge of the college and launch a grand opening for a free summer term with invited teachers and department supervision to boost education.
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Alexander Peasle
Paulding Co
Williams
Pittsburg
Penn
Defiance
Normal College
Defiance post office list of uncalled letters week ending June 7 1887
The Defiance post office lists letters remaining uncalled for the week ending June 7 1887. Names include Mrs Mallissa Balmer Daniel Bassett Joseph Birkmyer Mrs M Batenbender Miss Libie Bax Jas Butler John Cline C Cork E Daoust Julia Evers Chas Gartee Flora Geegin John Greaser Edward Hosa W Hartman Wm Ch artman Horace Hanna J aum Kincaid Frutch Chas Lytle Fred Little G Leroex eye Muneh oy B Nol Vines Riker Miss Anna Richter J C Sholmaker Luella Schoup Aug Bonlagel Jacob Secrist John Stelle H D Sterling Jacob Swarg Miss Tressler A J Thom Miss Laura Wagner Mrs C D Wendt Wm J Whippard Rachel. Please call advertised.
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Defiance Post-Office
Balmer
Mallissa Bassett
Daniel Birkmyer
Joseph Batenbender
M. Bax
Libie Butler
Jas
Cline
John Clemens
John Cork
C. E. Daoust
Julia Evers
Chas. Gartee
Flora
Geegin
John Greaser
Henry Hosa
Edward Hartman
Chartman
Hanna
Horace D
Aum
J, Kincaid
Frutch
Chas
Lytle
Fred
Little
Leroex
Eye Muneh Oy
Nol
Vines
Riker
Anna Richter
J. C Sholmaker
Luella Schoup
Aug
Bonlagel
Jacob Secrist
John C. Stelle
H. D. Sterling
Jacob Swarg
Tressler
A. J. Thom
Laura Wagner
C. D. Wendt
Wm. J. Whippard
Rachel
Joan M. Henasker
P. M
Deeds Recorded in Defiance County Week Ending June 9 1887
The week’s deeds include Clarisa Pole transferring 2 acres to Alphasotis Kilgore in Hicksville and multiple transfers in Gorman’s addition. Gustav Kreideweis appears in several parcels in Gorman’s addition and others, with amounts ranging from 200 to 1200 dollars. Notable entries include Charlotte Krotz selling numerous lots in Krotz addition to South Defiance and James P. Demann selling land to Charlotte Krotz. Several other parcel transfers occur across Defiance, Richland, Adams, Washington, and Tiffin townships with prices up to 3000 dollars.
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Clarisa Pole
Alphasotis Kilgore
H. FE
Steelsmith
Hicksville
Sophia Meyer
Henry Meyer
Adams Township
Geo, Ginther
Albert Ginther
Washington Township
Artha Johnson
Gustavus Kreideweis
Gorman’s
Hasthie Rideweis
Gorman
Gustauve Kreideweis
Gin Kreideweis
Francis H. Rice
Lena Gynbers
Mie Phelps
Old Openlander
Samuel Openlander
Mark
Delaware
Stephen Ppurgeon
Chas
Reiple
Richland
Derederick Imier
Elizabeth Rummel
Defiance
Michael Gorman
August Bruns
Defiance Township
Anna M. Deatrick
Oxtage Park
Trace Baker
Wada
Eatate
Enry Baker
Wesley Steffe
Wallace P
Samuel P
Shivey Cameron
Geo. I. Moon
Tiffin Township
Geo
Moon
Barah Moon
Wallex
Samuel P. Cameron
Ti Township
Charlotte Krotz
John W. Winn
Krotz
South Defiance
Wm. C. Burke
Krots
Geo. W. Watkins
John KR. Chamberlin
John L. Scott
C. J. Daoust
Ain Krotz
Routh Defiance
John P. Elser
Theo. Heischman
Lain Krotz
James Athie
Hay
Wand
Krota
Pik
K. Demann
David Cooper
Ambrose
James Greek
Hart Township
Nega Wolk
City Council approves sidewalk bids and street repairs
The council met in regular session granting time for reports on gas heating and sidewalk work. John Korn bid lowest to construct sidewalks and crossings. multiple bids for Maumee bridge sidewalks were opened. A later adjourned meeting reviewed bridge bids, high street improvements, sewer work, and an ordinance to pay Demann $700 for engine house work.
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Resent
Bohn
Cantlon
Kehnast
Miler
Marshal
Otto
Tennyson
Zigler
John Korn
Wayne Street
Trémpe
Deatrick and
Warren Road
Grant Streets
Franklin and
Fifth and
Perry Streets
Union Park
Clinton and
Arabella Streets
Second Ward
Father Kinkead
M. B. Gorman
Fifth Street
East Defiance
Henry McNally
Maumee Bridge
Smith Bridge Company
B. B. Woodcox
King Iron Bridge Co
Board of Health
High Street
North Defiance
J. H. Moll
Union School Building
Monumental Park
Ralston
U. V. A. Post
City Hall
Miller
Jennyson
Canton
Champion Fence Co
F. W. Knapp
John
Demann
Mason and Howe wed at Wyandot residence
Married on June 9 1887 at the bride’s home by Rev Wm Lance. The groom is Richard Mason of Wyandot Michigan and the bride Mrs Sarah E Howe of the city. Also notice offering loans on farm property with good paper by F L Hay real estate agent in Court Street office.
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F. L. Hay
Court One
G A R Hickory Canes Carried Freely at Steedman Unveiling
Report from Toledo states that the hickory canes sent by the G A R to the Steedman unveiling were not partisan symbols. They were carried by members of both parties as a simple, neutral token, reflecting no political affiliation. One who carried a cane noted the items symbolized the hoop pole district.
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Bortor Express
Toledo
Churches in town announce services and schedules
The listing presents service times for multiple churches including St. Paul M E Church St Paul Evangelical Lutheran St Johns Catholic Our Lady of Perpetual Help and United Brethren with pastors listed Rev Wm W Lance Rev Geo Lchwinn Rev J L Phillips Rev G M Zucker Rev M P Kinkead Rev J B Jung Rev W H Evans and others. Sunday school times range from 9 to 12 noon and masses from 8 to 10:30 A M with evening services at 7:30 P M and vesper bells at 3 P M. all welcome.
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St. Paul M. E
Wm. W. Lance
Astor
Grace Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
B. W. Slagle
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
J. Deindoerfer
St. John’s Lutheran Church
G. M. Zucker
United Brethren Church
W. H. Evans
Local notices and advertisements in Defiance paper
Classified items include wages for sin and family washing 35 cents a dozen. job ad seeking educated young men and two former teachers. second hand piano for sale at 50 dollars. music dealer ad. ice cream and biscuits from Baltimore Bakery. seven room house for rent in Third ward. claim that astronomers do not strike. local laundries and economy notes. stove exchange offers summer care for wood or coal stoves. fall repair and return service.
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Minsel’s
Local Shop Ads Tout Food and Tobacco Deals
Corn Feed on hand at C. I. Morse with ice cream at Brown's Baltimore cry. Farmers find the largest plug tobacco assortment at C. I. Morse. Fixe Car and Plug Tobacco half price. Cigars by the box and thousand. Baltimore Bakery begins fresh Baltimore Home-made Biscuit each afternoon.
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Baltimore
Brown
C. I. Morse’s
Baltimore Cry
C. I. Morse
Reward Offered for Arrest of Stone Throwers at Church
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. By Oxpert or Trustees.
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M. E
Long leaf pine timber touted for strength and markets
The long leaf yellow pine dominates the Southern timber scene, 60 percent stronger than Norway pine and 89 percent stronger than Michigan white pine. It grows 40 to 75 feet tall, yielding long square timber used by Pullman, Jackson and Sharp Car Co, and in flooring. Defiance Southern Land and Lumber Co owns 10,000 acres in Perry and Jones Counties, Mississippi, with river access to Gulf markets. Directors include Edward Squire, M. S. Holston, J. A. Boyd, W. D. Colby, Guy Tippin, and N. G. Woodward.
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Gulf Coast
Mississippi
Michigan
Pullman Co
Jackson and Sharp Car Co
Wilmington
Delaware
Birmingham
Alabama
Defiance
Perry and Jones Cos
Miss
Gulf of Mexico
Queen and Cresent
Gulf and Ship Island
Defiance Southern Land and Lumber Co
Edward Squire
M. 8. Holston
J. A. Boyd
W. D. Colby
Guy Tippin
N. G. Woodward
Also Mentioned on This Page
Defiance County Express
Third Sts
Ohio
the Express Publishing CO
Defiance Post Office
Allen T. Barns
China
Rep
Cen
Josnua K. Brown
Crawford County
Sulk
County Commissioners
Harmonie Band
H. Bowman
Chas. Ashbacher
L. C. Britton
C. F. Fillman
A. Behringer
J. A. Ketchel
J.P. Slough
O. A. Frick
Mission Band
M. BE
W. G. Jarvis
Defiance Creamery
Jarvis
Phelps Command
Union Veteran's Union
Net
Reras
Mary Hardy
Grammer
Hattie Deatrick
Lotta Ward
Mamie Gleason
Vie Bevington
Lizzie Keiswetler
Rile Naveau
Uizzle Roesesmezer
Alice Deatric Fannie Strong
Minnie Ditmer
Jessie Dunn
Dramini? Wam
Mary Haymaker
Nellie Orcutt
Allee Gleason
Maud Britton
M. E. Ashton
Nettie Bridenbag
Annie Wisler
Rebe Heatley
Normal College Notes
Council Proceedings
Vienna
H. G. Baker
J. J. Kanto & Bros
U. L. Monse
Family
C. 8. Wellman
R. Brown
Geo, Switzer
Switzer & Kehnast’s
Brown’s
Rogers & Boom
Boston
South America
Joseph T. Inman
New York City
Golden Star
Theo
Clinton Street
Brown and
Malta
Ebros
ZzZer
J. J. Kahlo & Bro
Planet JR
van Winkle
Georgetown
Joe
J.J. Kahlo
BRO
Second Street
Jopp
Court House
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