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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1887
Page
4
Local notice from Defiance County Express dated May 26 1887 lists office corner at Clinton and Third Streets in Defiance Ohio with street address details.
The item notes NW Ohio Editorial Association will meet at Lima on June 18 and 19 with full attendance requested. It mentions Ben. Pearty Poorr’s severe illness in Washington, D.C., and discusses politics including citations of John Sherman and Senator Reaax, labor shifts, arbor day growth, and wage increases under Republican administration.
The New York Sun surveys possible 1884 candidates. It discusses Cleveland as a contingency choice for a free trade platform and standard bearer if the Democratic party fares poorly. It cites figures like Lipramax Loomis and mentions Ohio gas wealth, Foran ambitions, and labor strength in Ohio.
Arrangements made for an excursion train to Toledo today for the Steadman monument unveiling. Round trip fare 31 25. Train departs Defiance at 6 45 A M. Ample seating. Toledo hotels arranged with meals at 35 cents.
A Wim Helmich team hitched to a post at Shon field's clothing store broke loose after a gale toppled a leaning cloth sign. They plunged over a steep 20 foot bank into the river near Mau mee bridge, then swam to shore with four men aiding. No serious injuries reported. a legal dispute over the sign's placement may follow.
Noble township pioneer Henry Praeser, 63, longtime resident four miles northwest of Defiance, died Sunday morning after rising, lighting a fire, and collapsing on the porch. Daughter Addie found him pale on the walk. he died before revival efforts. Coroner's inquest returns verdict of heart disease.
A wreck on the Wabash railway near Napoleon involved two freight trains colliding, likely due to the Napoleon telegraph operator. A brakeman was badly burned as fire and oil exploded, several cars burned, and debris scattered goods including butter and eggs from H. P. Miller's consignment. The incident shifts blame to the night operator and to Peter Zellers, who fled after the collision news.
The City Council met in special session to approve the Krotz addition plat for South Defiance, open bids for sidewalks and crossings, and appoint policemen. Bids ranged from 22 to 30 cents per foot for sidewalks and crossings, with lumber at 15.50 per thousand feet, and duties assigned to street and fire committees.
Following a vote on the record, four for and two against the appointment of Rudy Winkler were recorded. On motion of Mr. Zigler the council adjourned after noting members Kehnast Miller Otto Cantlon Zigler and Tennyson in favor and Marshal Bohn abstained or did not vote.
C Geiger and Son plan to remain in Defiance and negotiate a site between Holston's factory and the B and O. If land prices do not meet expectations they may take four acres free from a syndicate that recently bought the Davison land above the B and O next to the Wabash track.
Common Pleas Court concluded a multi day trial of Jacob Memmer for stealing and concealing brandy valued at $5450. A verdict of guilty was returned at 10 p m Tuesday. a new trial motion is filed. Detective Ballard Led the strong evidentiary case.
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