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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1879
Page
3
The 1879 Defiance County Express notes Frank C. Culley as editor and urges friends to stand true as the old ship is in danger. It asserts the nine to one likelihood that Judge Taft will be the Republican nominee for governor.
An additional session of Congress is convened to meet on the 18th of the current month. The call aims to address outstanding legislation and fiscal matters requiring urgent attention by lawmakers.
Congress adjourns and the press must pivot to new topics as Nashy dives into the political scene. The comment suggests Nashy will expose the issue and disrupt the ongoing narrative, leaving observers waiting for his analysis.
A week of strong winds in Noble township disrupted travel plans and left residents frustrated about a Washington trip that yielded no results. The gusts caused property concerns and delays across the area.
The next Tri-State Teachers Association will be held in Toledo Ohio on Saturday May 3 1879. A programme will be issued soon.
A note invites continuing efforts by asking why not hold the state convention across the river after the Cincinnati date set for May 28. The message hints at alternatives and regional planning considerations.
A Brund ersburg church appears to have lost 25 dollars due to the speculative actions of a local Justice of the Peace. The incident hints at financial missteps tied to official conduct, prompting scrutiny of the JP’s dealings.
A Cleveland Leader telegraph heading cites a senator burned by public scorn. The note argues more Senators would attend to business if subjected similarly, signaling frustration with legislative engagement.
Asa reports Potter used a harsh word when asked to bring his committee to Noble township. The remark suggests Potter believes he has exhausted his efforts and moved on from the matter.
The Tur Fremont Journal weighs Hayes as a possible 1880 candidate but doubts the likelihood. It argues that support for Stalwarts is needed for the next presidential race.
Bean creek shores echo with blunt unsparing words. A mission to Washington failed amid harsh, uneloquent rhetoric.
The speaker notes the honor was offered to both parties but ultimately went to the Republicans after Democrats refused. The dialogue implies a political move or bargaining behind the scenes with no further details or names provided.
A call to Republicans across townships to hold caucuses soon and nominate strong candidates. The message urges turning every township toward a Republican victory this spring and stresses timely action.
A farmer visiting the Infirmary farm was refused corn fodder because it was too cold and windy to fetch it from near the inmates. The remark reflects a stark economic stance attributed to the Democratic side.
John W. Slough, a leading figure in the city Democratic camp, challenged Carmichael for printing a letter in last week’s Express but found the task tougher than expected.
President Hayes vetoes the Chinese immigration bill and explains his reasons in a message to Congress. He urges a remedy that is acceptable to all when Congress next acts to address coolie immigration. Col Cassi, named as a possible Auditor of State candidate, began the war as a private and rose to Colonel of the sixty-fifth Ohio Regiment.
Threats by a faction within California's Democratic party to secede if the Chinese immigration bill failed were rebuked by informed citizens. The state has long suppressed such rhetoric, despite occasional bursts from a fringe group.
The arch-traitor Jefferson Davis was praised in a Monday Senate session by rebel sympathizers amid pension talk for Mexican soldiers. Zack Chandler swiftly stripped the pageantry from Davis, leaving the former Confederate leader to face his condemned record, while warning that Davis could still enter national politics.
Governor Bishop says internal quarrels must stop and editors should stop denigrating prominent party men. He adds Thurman cannot run for Governor while also seeking Senator and President, warning it is too much for one man. Cincinnati Gazette reports.
Editorial urges prompt action to curb coolie labor practices in California. It argues the United States can prohibit return contracts and forced labor while respecting treaties. Emphasizes equal treatment of emigrants and condemns prostitution and exploitation, calling San Francisco to police immoral arrivals.
A Columbus synopsis explains a new bill to regulate fees and salaries of county officers by a local commission of taxpayers. It argues this avoids constitutional flaws of past measures and uses case by case fact gathering to determine fair compensation, potentially ending complaints and unequal reductions.
The piece rails against Republicans who vote against their party, arguing such independent experiments have harmed the nation. It cites Indiana and Ohio examples, condemns Democratic ascendance, and urges 1868-72 Republicans to return to party loyalty to avert further disaster.
Winds and snow sweep Hicksville as John Weaver departs for Chicago to supervise a grade. Elliot the photographer expands his busin ess while log and stave traffic flows to mills. Malinda Babb dies of consumption. Billy Paxton teased for poetic notes. Dog incidents raise sheep damage questions. Pettit drugstore earns praise. Ed Trimble visits from Defiance selling Democrat job work. A barber shop opens, and James Morgan lies sick two miles from town.
The Knox county man, Colonel Alexander Cassil, is urged by friends to seek Auditor of State. A Republican since boyhood, he served as a private and rose to Colonel of the Sixty fifth O. V. I. He was twice wounded and twice elected Knox county auditor. He helped build the Cleveland Mt. Vernon and Columbus railroad and gained wide statewide acquaintance. He was elected auditor in 1875 and 1877 despite Democratic majorities.
The Uni States Express Company reduces its special local table to all points on the Wabash Rail pass and to New York City with on application. A. J. Brown, Agent, Defiance, Ohio. February 2, 1879.
Henry H. Ackley files in Defiance county Ohio to collect seven hundred eighty six dollars plus costs from Norman Smith and John N. Parker of DeKalb Indiana. Real estate attached in Defiance county includes parts of section 19 in town 5 north range 1 east. Defendants must answer by May 3, 1879 or judgment by default will be entered.
A brief note promotes a remedy labeled to cure dystents and headache. No further context, date, or sourcing details are provided in the readable text.
The passage lists right and left side pain under the ribs and shoulder blade, worsened by pressure, with confusion about rheumatism. It details stomach loss of appetite, general constipation alternating with laxative stool, headaches, memory loss, dry cough, fatigue, cold feet, prickling skin, low spirits, and reluctance to exercise. It notes death reveals extensive liver derangement.
Advertises Dr C McLane’s Liver Pills as a superior aid when taking Quinine for ague and fever. Claims the pills yield happy results and serve as the best preparatory or follow up cathartics for bilious derangements and as a simple purgative. Encourages a fair trial for the afflicted.
The advertisement warns that genuine Dr C McLane's Liver Pints come with a red wax lid seal and signatures of C McLane and Fleming Bros. on the wrappers. It urges buyers to insist on Flem ing Bros Pittsburgh Pa products to avoid imitations of the McLane name spelled similarly.
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