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Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1886

Page

4

Remarkable case of hydrophobia defied by willpower

A Watertown editor, Mr Coughlan, bitten by a rabid dog, attributes his recovery to steadfast will and hydration despite severe pain and terror. Similar case of J P Davis noted. New York Sun harshly attacks President Cleveland, alleging a scandal tainting his return to power.

Watertown N. Y Coughlan Times Pasteur Paris Themelves Mr. Coughlan J. P. Davis Utica Cleveland New York Sun White House Washington Department of Justce

Butler Sees Southern Unity Threat in Congress Clash

Ben Butler, a Democrat, warns that ex Confederate general Wheeler denounces Edwin M. Stanton in Congress, signaling possible future Southern pressure on the North. He predicts tax fueled conflict as Southern votes shape national power, with Hill exposed as hypocritical during late sessions.

Ben Butler General Wheeler Alabama Congress Edwin M. Stanton Ben Senate W. D. Hill Union Mr. Hill Wheeler

Tax Following Pyramid Shows Cleveland Ties to Administration

A summary notes President Cleveland’s patronage pattern as a pyramid where 78 Union soldiers and 2,670 Confederate soldiers are listed among his appointments, illustrating partisan alignment with the Administration.

Cleveland

Political Clash Over Congressional Nomination in Neighboring District

The Toledo Bee notes pressure to challenge Hon. Buxi Hirt with ex Senator Wilkins entering the race. The Express backs W D Hill for renomination, praising local ties and the debate over term limits. The Coshocton Age urges William Morrison for the Republican State Board of Public Works.

Buxi Hirt Wilkins Fulton County Hill Toledo Bee Congress the Express W. D. Hill The Coshocton Age William Morrison Board of Public Works

Hop Porous Plaster Tops Gums and Burgundy Pitch

The Hop Porous Plaster emerges as the leading act, with Gums and Burgundy Pitch in a notable pairing. The unusual trio creates a standout entry in the scene, drawing attention to their collaboration and impact.

Meat and staple prices at local provision market

The corrected 1886 market listing shows wholesale and retail prices for meats and groceries. It details bacon smoked shoulders beef fore quarter and dressed items, eggs onions potatoes beans wool flour and feed, salt, and various woods and coal measures with unit prices and quantities.

Ceekvcaposenee OID Santieerccieseomtesotes Enereslera Gozen Ncer Ertecennsecianes F. Doe Pesciminreernemensiavnin Defiance Mills

Market Prices For Shag Heat and Grains At Erie Mills

The Erie mills quote top market prices for shag heat corn oats and rye. Buyers can secure strong prices for these grains amid steady demand and seasonal trading activity.

Erie Ills

Local notes and events from the week in town

The piece reports on social happenings and local remarks. Frank Heller returned from Oxfrd preparatory school for a brief visit. A Germania Singing Society picnic celebrated a new flag from Germany with oratory and music. P E Laird survived a ladder accident while setting up the Soldiers Monument. Sunday as a day for children’s services is praised. W H Williams was elected N W O V F A president at Defiance, with notes on convention misplacements and boundaries.

Frank Heller Oxfrd Express & Note The Express Germania Singing Society Fair Ground Germany Herald Fort Wayne Toledo P. E. Laird Monumental Bronze Company Soldiers Laird W. H. Williams Urbana Loudenville Ashland Lan Wert

College notes include Caligraph lessons and new society

Commercial class members practice the Caligraph while visitors Miss Houser Ella Kuhn and Anna Kuhn come to the college. The grounds progress but furniture is late. A college bell is hoped soon. Mr Myers and Mr Priest of Bryan visited last week. A literary society formed and meets Wednesdays at 7:50 pm. reading room and library open daily. Free baking exhibit at Martin's grocery June 17 by M Kalbfleisch & Sons.

Houser Ella Anna Kuhn Myers Priest Bryan, O Martin's Grocery M. Kalbfleisch & Sons

Hill Denied Allegations Over Defiance Monument Day

The Napoleon Signal rebuts charges against Hon. W. D. Hill about his Civil War loyalties and role as President of the day for the Defiance soldiers monument unveiling. Hill defends his record, while the editors acknowledge disputed points and seek corroboration from Union men.

Napoleon W. D. Hill Hill Henry County Signal Lincoln Grant Vallandigham United States Canada Earth Congress Balam Jerusalem W. D. Hive Defiance Mr. Hill

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