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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1886

Page

3

Defiance Township GOP Caucus Set For March 27

A Republican caucus for Defiance township voters will nominate township officers at the township hall on Saturday March 27 at 1 PM.

Defiance

Cleveland Era: Democratic Rule Recalled as Inaugural Year Passes

A Cleveland Leader column recalls a year of Democratic missteps and scandals in Washington. It contrasts inaugural hopes with current disarray, noting appointments, Cabinet scandals, and bashing figures like Bayard Manning and Garland, while predicting an end to Cleveland’s influence.

Washington Grover Cleveland United States Democratic Party Senate Cleveland Keiley Higgins Buck United Party Italy Austria Psa Thomas A. Bayard Dan Manning William C. Whitney John Roach A. H. Garland Lucius Quintius Curtius Lamar Cat Garland Monkey Ice William H. Vilas Demosthenes

President Cleveland Urges Congress on Chinese Question

A historic editorial discusses President Cleveland’s call to Congress over Chinese rights on the Pacific coast. It cites mobbing of Chinese, government protection gaps, and the Rock Springs massacre as a warning that federal aid was delayed. It notes Canton dispatches reporting Chinese anger and warns of serious consequences if Americans abroad lack protection.

Cleveland Congress Pacific United States Rock Springs Wyoming Territory China Canton Washington America

Re dress Refusals and Reformers in Western States

The piece questions consistent remedies for Chinese suffering maltreatment and possible deaths by organized groups in California Oregon Washington and Wyoming. It notes Secretary Wurmey denying fault over a Broadway railroad issue and Mr Garland defending Pan-electric speculation, while labeling reformers as queer.

California Oregon Washington Wyoming Wurmey Garland

Weather Woes Hit the West and School Hiring News

The item notes freezing weather impacting the west and lists teaching assignments for spring and summer across several schools including Link, Arthur, and Sprong. It also mentions John EK Morris signing a one year work contract, Samuel Ice authorizing a large barn project, and local notices about tax remonstrances, a fall for Mrs. Brown, a new dishwasher arrival, and a Bohemian oats lightning rod scam warning.

Anna Evans Link Elmer Foster Arthur Ella Fullmer Sprong John EK Morris H. K. Morris Samuel Ice Wm. Dickman F. M. Wade Paulding Center

Death and school closures mark rural notes in March

Farmer Center reports Eli Lannon lost a horse. Miss Mina Dunmire is very ill with consumption. Glen Dale School No.7 closed March 3, Georgetown School closed March 5. Frank Stone expands spring clearing on southeast farm. Miss Mame Bercaw to teach Chickasaw summer, Miss Addah Bercaw to teach at Swantown. The colophon laments mortality and pledges faithful future columns.

Eli Lannon Mina Dunmire Glen Dale G. A. Reader Georgetown Amos Garver Lou Case Frank Stone Mame Bercaw Addah Bercaw Swantown

Local firm Hagert to close in city and move to Findlay

A. W. Hagert & Co plans dissolution here and relocation to Findlay. The piece also notes a lively letter from Dr. J. E. B. Good touring Nebraska and a bright Thursday marked by a call from Thomas Broadmix of Ayersville. Frank Kahlo, once of this city, now Toledo, recently took over the St. James hotel at Langrange and Summit streets and many friends extend wishes for success.

A. W. Hagert & Co Findlay J. E. B. Good Nebraska Express Thomas Broadmix Ayersville Frank Kahlo Toledo St. James Langrange Summit Streets Kahlo

Local brief notes from Brunersburg and surroundings

Miss Elizah Fister is sick. Stephen Horsey’s smile brightened streets last week. C F Leaders of Cecil visited family here. Mr. and Mrs. P H Hummel of Williams county spent time with friends. Mrs. F Telschow of South Ridge visited her mother. A W Mavis teaches here and will run the Summer school. Saloon visitors raise suspicions under a Scott law fear. Mr and Mrs B Fletcher resumed housekeeping on Water and Defiance. Local churchgoers urged to keep quiet during services.

C. F. Leaders Cecil P. H. Hummel Williams County F. Telschow South Ridge A. W. Mavis

Local Horse Trades and Community Notices

Wm Shupp sold a horse to Thos Drake for 125 dollars last week. Mr Lengle remains ill. Wm Falli I sold a horse to a buyer in Defiance for 133 dollars last Saturday. Noah Burkholder leaves for Missouri to sell a patent fence. Wam Fallmer returned from Buffalo with two weeks away. Miss Backus is sick and her brother teaches Ayersville school. James Ashton, aged eighty four, a pioneer of the township, was laid to rest last Friday.

Wm. Shupp Thos. Drake Mr. Lengle Wm. Falli Noah Burkholder Missouri Wam. Fallmer Buffalo Backus Ayersville James Ashton

Delaware Township Social Notes Briefs and Greetings

Items from Delaware Township report scarce week entries. William and Ollie Shoup spent the 1st at Whites Mills. Rev. D. Clark to preach at Oak Grove on the 14th at 7 p.m. L. Shoup and family were guests of Frank Minsel and family Sunday. Mrs. Hariesy of District 4 is on the sick list. Ollie Shoup visited grandmother Minsel of North Richland last week. I. Johnson of Noble moved to Brunersburg to make his home. Jennie Kibble closed her Sollingbarger district school Friday with visitors.

William Ollie Shoup Whites Mills D. Clark Oak Grove L. Shoup Frank Minsel Wm. Hariesy I. Johnson Noble Brunersburg Jennie Kibble Sollingbarger

Be Your Own Physician Remedies Cured Woman

A lady long plagued by female troubles finds cures without medical exams and offers free receipts and directions via Mrs. W. C. Holmes of New York. The ad touts Dr. Bigelow's Positive Cure as time tested for coughs colds and lung issues, sold by G. W. Bechel in fifty cent and one dollar bottles for both adults and children.

W. C. Holmes Broadway N. Y Dr. Bigelow G. W. Bechel France Carl

Shilohs Catarrh Remedy Sold With Free Nasal Injector

A nasal injector comes free with every bottle of Shilohs catarrh remedy priced at 50 cents per bottle. Sold by Geo. W. Beckel.

Shiloh Geo. W. Beckel

Dr Frazier’s Throat and Lung Balsam Advertised Cure

An advertisement extols Dr Frazier’s Throat and Lung Balsam as the only sure cure for colds coughs hoarseness and sore throat with claims of lifesaving power. It stresses its availability in large family bottles at 50 cents and lists Wiluiam McG Co as the principals in Cleveland Ohio, dated 7 y 1.

Dr. Frazier Wiluiam Mr’g Co Prop’s Cleveland Ohio N. G. Woodward Acker

William's Indian Pile Ointment claims instant relief for piles

Advertisements promise cure for blind bleeding and itching piles with William's Indian Pile Ointment. Claims to absorb tumors and relieve itching instantly. Sold by druggists and mail order for price one dollar. Also promotes Shiloh's Cure and Beckel remedies for cough catarrh and dyspepsia with guarantees.

William Willliam Mr’c Co Shiloh G. W. Beckel

Fragmented Bank Ledger Entry Highlights Cash and Assets

The fragment lists items such as loans and discounts, U S bonds to secure circulation, due from other national banks, real estate and fixtures, current expenses, premiums, checks, bills of other banks, fractional currency, legal tender notes, and a redemption fund with the Treasury. It reads like a partial bank balance sheet segment with asset and liability line items.

UCR Ouorr Cenit U.S WA. S. Treas

Local notes on elections, education, and weather

Community items report upcoming local elections, school closings and exams, stock and fashion updates, religious meetings, and notices about taxes and rings in politics. The piece also covers weather, church activities, and various local residents’ movements and health updates.

Dr Flagg’s Famil Ointment Promises Clearer Skin

An advertisement claims Dr Flagg's Famil Ointment removes facial blemishes and eruptions, leaving skin soft and smooth. Sold by druggists and mailed for 25 cents by WituraM M're Co., Cleveland, Ohio, and by G. W. Bechel.

J. C. Ayer & Co Lowell Mass

Mrs Winston’s Sootaise Synor Teething Aid

An old advertisement extols Mrs Winston’s Sootaise Synor as a trusted teething remedy for children. It claims decades of use by millions of mothers, alleviating teething discomfort and related symptoms, priced at 25 cents per pottle.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Defiance County Express Clinton and Third Streets D. Elmer Defiance Post Office Republican Caucus Es — Wee Paulding County The Local Business Matters Miss Elizah Fister Stephen Horsey Delaware Township Philetus Smith Bryan, Ohio J. H. Curry N. D Superior St Toledo, Ohto Oe Ear Institute Ayer Francis Jewett Dr.c. Ayer & Co Sutton Corvescurep Dac C. Cc. Knowly Ir Ner Daisy” Hoop Guys Ringolettes Kittner Bros Cor, Clinton and Second Streets Daoust & Mangus Bros ART Universal P. S A!s Blanchard & Daoust Defiares National Bank Detiree State of Ohio Busines Total State of County of Defianer I. Epwake Squire Edward Squire William E. Moll James A. Orcutt M. E. Orcutt Ghio Wesleyan University H. Payne Peter Schlosser Peter Schlosser Perry Street G. K. Otis West Milford F. M. Thompson Byron Nye W.H. Snook Paulding Co Seth Scott W. S. Landes Evangelical Church Hart School Pleasant Ri Tather L. W. Chapman W. L. Roberts Fayette, Fulton Co H. W. Hill Nancy Light Milford Township U. B. Church Raimed Ring Hicksville Tiffin Township Rath James Craine Fred Kellermeier J. W. Partee Reids Mason Ermings Standard J.C. Hall Brudren Bell Post F. J. Cheney & Co Geo. W. Becker Aver Groner Mayen Flatonie Teras Aper Lily Mas Catarnixe Dreamer Point of Rocks Herbert Boyp Minn J - N. Carter, JR Man Burlington Royer Defiance In County Agricultural Society Court House M. E. Heller N. W Highland A. D A. U John H. Bevington Ucyes HU & Busgags Amos J. Walter W. Brown Seagrave Brothers Madison St Wesls & DaYs MI Donty Cincinnati Sar Iby Does Helene Hastreiter Elene Hastreiter Louisville Kentucky Chicago Pickenee Boone Trieste L’ Africaine Il Trovatore Faust Ruy Bilas Seseren London Manns New York American Opera Jno.f. Deatrick & Son A. Krotz Fifth Sts Wm. Holtman Raler Opera House Imperial ENS F. C. Sturtevant Martford, Coun Maumee River Defance County Omee Clinton Street Baord W.T. Hill Aew Noores E. Murray Jackson, Mich Hall A . B. Weatherford Foledo W.A France Russel House W. A. France Bengal South Philadelphia Wm. Clark J.J. M Ler Schendhtady Maine B. Ottman Albany S. Hail Syracuse H. Dawson Cambridge W. A. Frace Fostoria
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