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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1884
Page
3
Forepaugh arrives July 31 with fifty eight cars as Defiance county Democrats clash over nominees including Hill for Auditor and Bevington for Probate Judge. The stormy convention features extensive ballots and sharp critique of candidates amid party tension and local editorials.
The county Democratic party faces broad revolt against nominees J. H. Bevington for Probate Judge and W. J. Hill for Auditor. Voters criticize incompetence and taxation stances, denounce caucus packing, and warn they will bolt the ticket. Many outraged loyalists accuse interlopers of scheming and condemn party leaders without personal feuds.
A meeting at Flickinger's hall last Saturday evening organized a Blaine and Logan club for the Colored Republicans of Defiance. Officers elected were Andrew Carter president Milton Pratog vice president and Alex West secretary. The club reports a membership of 25.
Republicans of the Sixth Congressional District announce a convention in Defiance Ohio on August 17 1884 at 11 a m to nominate a candidate for Congress. Delegates allocated by votes for J B Foraker Governor in 1883 with counts for Defiance Fulton Henry Williams Putnam and others plus one Presidential Elector.
Mrs. John Hollinger remains ill but improving. G K Otis & Co. delivered two car loads of Champion reapers and mowers in town. Gillingham returns from Texas amid friendly welcome. Farmers optimistic about harvest prospects. Disciple Church ice cream festival raises funds to liquidate obligations. Mrs. Emma Squires is dangerously ill. Mr. Wilds attends Dunkard gathering in Logan. Headly family returns from Fostoria. Next fall B F Bell plans fence pole on Milford township farm as Hicksville hosts engaging Republican speakers for a rousing event.
A seven year old son of James Bayes had his hand crushed last Friday and lost an index finger. Visitors include Mrs. Jane Gardner of Bryan and others from Defiance Hicksville Montpelier. Bees occupied Rev Spangler’s house after church. A church festival last Tuesday netted 34 dollars 35 cents.
The Republican Judicial District Convention for the third district’s second subdivision covers Defiance, Paulding, and Williams counties. It will meet in Defiance on July 17 at 10 a.m. to nominate a judge for the Court of Common Pleas with representation based on votes for J. B. Foraker in 1883. Delegates: Defiance 38, Paulding 36, Williams 55. Frenches offer bargains in millinery. The Little Two Horse Champion binder advertised. Acker's English Remedy is praised for consumption and coughs. sold by N. G. Woodward. Switzer Bros. advertise the New Wier Vorn Plow.
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