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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1878
Page
4
The Defiance Co. Express notes subscription terms and news items from Defiance Ohio dated March 1 1878. It mentions mayoral politics greenback and silver debates and remarks on Congressman Grover Cleveland and Wade illness, Paris Exposition shipments, and Senate actions with pro tem T W Ferry praised as upright.
The proposal advocates free coinage of silver and government issuance of certificates on silver deposits. The speaker urges adding a clause to fix the dollar at 100 cents to complete the reform.
Bayerp Taylor joins a mission to Berlin amid general satisfaction. Philadelphia mint officials claim 245 silver dollars per minute, enough to supply about 30 million annually. In Defiance, five or six candidates including W D Hill contend for Gen Rice’s seat as Dems debate a deficit of 7 to 8 thousand dollars and who will pay it.
Washington reports claim several U.S. senators appeared intoxicated during the final vote on the silver bill. Critics urge publication of the names so voters know which men degraded themselves and dishonored the states that elected them.
At a New York Socialistic Labor party meeting on the 27th the red flag of the Commune was shown. Resolutions denounce the standing army and city armories and urge stronger protection for free speech. A speaker argued that abolishing the army would let labor secure its rights on par with capital.
The Adjutant General has rendered an itemized expense tally for the State militia for last summer totaling $68,425. The document lists major charges and allocations across supply, transportation, and personnel costs.
A club organized at Sturgis Michigan on the 22nd adopted a platform urging gold and silver as the best medium of exchange while stating that paper currency, properly issued and regulated, aids commerce but cannot be a measure of value.
Cincinnati Times correspondent visits bed-side of Ben Wade reporting rapid decline in strength though mind remains clear. The dying veteran asks friends in Cincinnati to stand true as the "old ship" nears its end. he fears recovery would only bring brief respite before further suffering.
In Washington talks, John G. Thompson, current Ohio Democratic State Committee chair, seeks the Democratic National Committee chairmanship. Western Democrats favor a Western Chairman and regard Thompson as the party’s leading Western figure.
ExGviano and Russia have not yet fired. England negotiates with Austria and buys iron-clads. Russia concentrates troops, occupies Danube fortresses, and plans a lengthy stay with Turkey. She may claim major influence by the Conference opening.
Washington action pursues a $35000 appropriation to recheck a Michigan ship canal route linking Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. Forty years earlier a survey began at Mt Clemens and ended at Allegan using the Kalamazoo river as the waterway plan.
The New Orleans Times and Southern leaders attack Postmaster General Key for Republican appointments and lack of Southern representation. They demand his removal, arguing a Southern Democrat is needed and predicting Key may exit the Cabinet as Southern support shifts away.
The article notes a subscription drive this week to raise funds for a Presbyterian Church building. Treasurer Young traveled to Columbus last Monday to settle with the State Treasurer as part of the process. Bees were seen flying about while the roads began to deteriorate.
Jacob Shook of this city is named guard at the Columbus Penitentiary. Telegraphed news says Mrs. S M Carpenter mother of Mrs J R Hughes is gravely ill in Grand Rapids Michigan. John Barber, a local youth, fell from a moving freight train near North Washington and died the same day from injuries.
Elihu Thurston seeks to create the most productive farm in Putnam County and experienced fruit growers deem next season’s crop prospects excellent. Jacob Mullett of Leipsic recently butchered a fat cow weighing seven hundred sixty three pounds dressed. Kalida reports a deer running through town last Tuesday creating commotion. Rev Moore M E pastor Kalida resigns for health and plans to move west and take up farming in Iowa.
The Courier notes two young men Elwell and Crowell were arrested for burning Bauman's barn. Freeman Cole, adopted son of Mrs. Dr. Weaver of Clyde, robbed an old lady of 45 dollars and fled west. City council authorized a one third land deed to Birchard Library for Fort Stephenson Park and a new City Hall and Birchard Library Building to be built on Croghan street in Fremont Ohio.
Teachers examination is scheduled for next Saturday. Horse buyers linger on streets seeking horses. A drunken man was found in a ditch on east Bryan street Sunday night around nine. Nathan Edwards West Unity boot and shoe store burglarized December 24 with several boots taken. Protracted church meetings continue with good attendance and member growth. John B. Bixler was arrested on a peace warrant Saturday. two hundred dollars bail set, hearing before Squire Plummer. Ed Jones house on east Mulberry street burned Thursday night but fire was quickly controlled. Fire started from a defective flue. Frank Loyd, who lost a foot in a wood saw fly wheel accident near West Buffalo, is recovering at his father’s in Center township and hopes to walk soon.
Farmers discuss sugar making while a revival meeting sees a parishioner ask for prayers for his mother in law. A ten year old boy is accidentally shot in the back by a home made pistol handled by his cousin. Freight train sections collide at 3 am with minor damage to caboose and engine. Barnhart Klett dies of consumption at his son’s residence. he moved from Germany in 1850 and worked on the State Capitol in Columbus Ohio as a stone mason. Stith lends a razor to prisoners, then discovers it used as a saw. one boy nearly frees himself but is stopped. Doctor S Clay Todd, once the self styled Emperor of China physician, left town amid unpaid bills and reappears in Burlington Iowa.
In Bairdstown a new newspaper and Brass Band are planned. An engine house near the depot narrowly escaped fire after a coat behind a stove ignited a blaze. Ironwork on Mans field and Coldwater Road prompts questions about road completion or tax evasion. Mrs. M A Thornton had a close call when an explosion during photographic work lit her room and clothes, leaving a burn on her hand.
Wan seon shows only a 120 debt with balance on a fire engine and hose. Arrests of Jonah Badford and two others for deer killing near Ottokee. Chas Mallory injured by lathe at Cook & Bears' Machine Shop. Teacher examinations set for March to June on specific Saturdays at the High School in Wauseon. Stephen Cuff sold Napoleon property and moved to Wauseon. Protracted Ottokee M E Church meeting under Rev. Van Buskirk continues. Temperance meeting at Congregational Church drew few but was lively. Chas Mallory, 20, invented a hay elevator. Wells, son of James Blair, injured. axe struck foot, bleeding vessels, carried home after binding. Republican.
Dr. F E Stout suffers inflammatory rheumatism and is bedbound. Napoleon Light Guards impress in parade. Florida detainees jailed for larceny and burglary involving $7. Builder Lewis Bockleman plans brick block after fire. H L Ennis praised for six years as Liberty Center schools superintendent. Council quip about Matt Reiser ends with his brick plans to replace an ice house frame to meet fire limits.
A lost pocket book in Maysville Indiana contains cash and a note. James Crary sells a farm in Miford, buys another in Centertown Williams County and moves there. Deputy Sheriff Hon Kuhl handles papers for court in Hicksville. Mrs Wonderly seeks a pardon for her son Jackson. locals think he may deserve lesser leniency. Billiardist Al Harrington, claiming Michigan ex-champion status, performs in Mackey's room before leaving town. A sand wagon and log wagon block Union Street, the Mayor summoned. both teams refuse to yield and wait for a resolution.
Introduced by Mr Levering of Monrow the measure provides twelve months exemption from forced sheriff or constable sales for persons in legitimate business suffering from low commerce. It bars fraudsters and takes effect upon passage.
Train schedule listing lines and stations including Fort Wayne Toledo and intermediate stops like N Haven Gar Creek Woodburn Antwerp Elmwood and Monclova with arrival and departure times under the Wabash Railway service effective Sunday November 11 at 12 o'clock. Express and fast mail services show times for Toledo Miami Defiance and other connections.
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