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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1879
Page
2
The piece mocks Defiance Democrats as factions jostle for nominations while national figures loom. It notes Charley Foster possibly visiting Hicksville on August 16, questions about colonel titles, and criticizes party shifts and nominations including Ewing, Rice, and Shields. It taunts Toledo Sunday Journal’s shift into the party and mocks German Democratic voters undecided about two generals.
The Republican county convention is proposed to meet in August with Hicksville or Farmer Center as the likely location. The plan is seen as beneficial for boosting campaign efforts and could lead to substantial good for the party’s work.
More than a year after a tassel led to a punch White knocked Asa out again in the ring last Saturday. The fight had lain dormant until the latest bout when White regained the spot on the committee.
Piarr will run for Governor on the Greenback ticket while Charles Foster is slated to speak in Defiance and Hicksville during the current campaign. The Ohio Legislature adjourned sine die after a tumultuous session. the President signed the army bill but vetoed the judicial approval bill due to political attachments.
Ike Sherwood sought Democratic support for a congressional bid by promising the Democrats he would block a Republican ticket. When delivering, he found the goods owned by someone else and staged a failed Toledo meeting last Tuesday, aiming to gain favor with the Democrats to secure nomination.
Good weather for corn keeps farmers plowing while Mrs Bercaw adds a new roof to her barn. A rain shower last Saturday evening refreshed the area. George Osman has a baby girl, weight not reported, and Andy Huber improves his homestead. Merril Ottis enhances his Wilseyville farm with a front board fence. Joseph Spires builds a fine dwelling. George Foust completes his third house this season for Foust & Co. Hilbert adds to a barn. Wash Bryan finishes a fishing trip and means business. A local wedding is anticipated. Duke comments on politics after the June election. Five mill road work progresses. some jobs done, others near. Commissioners levy 2 1/2 mills this year, not five. Washington township asks about the soap trick gambling scheme with three paste-board boxes and a $20 bet, ending with a soap prize.
Obituary notes the death of Mr George Overly of Adams Township Defiance County Ohio on June 18 at age 61 years 4 months and 14 days.
In Charleston South Carolina the newspaper asserts troops will not be used for political purposes at Southern elections and states the region cares little about the dispute while offering mild thanks to Northern Democrats involved.
An editorial questions banking security amid wartime strain and urges readers to consider Hal's Balsam for Coughs and Colds as a warranted cure.
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