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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1879
Page
2
Discussion on candidacies for state offices and party loyalties. Mentions W W Johnson and George K Nash as candidates, notes Rice and Ewing political contests, and cites Democratic split over army and silver bills. Analyses shifting allegiances, newspaper endorsements, and a provocative Columbus speech amid local Democratic tensions.
The statement asserts Ewing 2nd Rice and his party did their duty in war but now oppose the speaker, accusing Peter of denying his master and seeking favor with the Jews. It claims the two former soldiers are in the enemies camp and threaten their wartime reputation.
Editor urges readers to investigate a Democratic county ring accused of corruption and waste, citing officials under its control and urging unity against alleged schemes. The piece condemns anonymous attacks and appeals to Democratic honor, while touching on local projects and state politics.
Weather brings fine showers and muddy roads as crops look well. George T. Hughes sold horses for 375 dollars. George Tharp plans to build a summer house. plowing and road work continue. The brass band offers music and Henry Cornish seeks his stolen horses. Edgerton native C H Yeagley visits. Five mile road work advances and Albert Fields sells personal effects. A strawberry festival for Sabbath School failed due to bad weather. District No 8 builds a fence and plans shade trees. Democrats caucus on the 14th to send delegates to the county convention on the 21st. Peter B. Bee.
Local report notes flourishing cabbage plants and abundant small fruits and berries. The wheat outlook is favorable despite heavy rains while oats exceed expectations due to persistent cold. The most carp observed are small yellow specimens and Frank Partee aims to plant large corn before harvest this year.
The National Greenback organ attacks General Thomas Ewing as a Democratic nominee not aligned with Greenback aims. It says Greenbacks demand no coalition with old parties and will not accept Democratic concessions. Ewing is called a caucus Democrat whose votes diverge from Greenback principles. The party insists on no coalition and greenbacks.
From Our Own Correspondent farmers report excess rain hurting spring crops. Philip D. Long dies today from dropsy after a lingering illness, leaving a family. Hanna brothers move their household goods to town to establish housekeeping. Local merchants push produce trade with higher butter and egg prices. Buckeye Harvester agent John Hollinger ships reapers and mowers to assist area farmers. Bruce Welker plans to move his saloon to Mark Center, while F Gillespie sells grocery to G Harley & Co.
Cool nights and rain frame a local update list. Wash Dean builds a barn addition. George Jones loses a horse. Forrest Doud returns home. Dr N Hartshorn attends conference. Martha Kimmell recovers slowly. Sam Beattie Jr hosts a dance in exchange for wood. George Zigler buys a farm at auction. Jacob Spar recovers a lost colt in Indiana.
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