Political musings amid election talk and party pieties
A survey of current politics notes a large election vote, shifting commands, and editorials from the Times and Penny Press. It discusses Pendleton and Thurman, the Ohio legislature, polygamy debates, and prohibitionist influence, with calls for action by the upcoming session and public appeals for funds for Gen. Steedman’s widow and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Penny Press
Jas. B. Steedman
Penny Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Transfers in Recorder’s office show weekly property moves
The Recorder’s office lists transfers including John Hoover to Isaac Seicinger for 60 acres in Mark at 1100 dollars and Geo H Long from Braddock for 60 acres in Mark at 200 dollars. Other transfers include South Defiance lots 131 for 375 dollars, and multiple deeds in Tiffin Evansport Highland and Defiance, with prices ranging from 40 to 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's
John Hoover
Isaac Seicinger
John 8
Braddock
Geo. H. Long
Jacob Rath
Frank Decheaux
South Defiance
Amos Snider
John P. Cameron
Solomon Snider
Evans
Highland
George J. Wolf
W.C. Holgate
John A. Foust
E. J. Todd
Mark
Holgate
George C. Schaltz
Richland
Joseph Wahl
Peter Lavene
Colby
Defiance
Martha Knisely
Delaware
W._H. Fee
William Wilson
Ford
W Lw . Wilson
G. W. Wilson
Wallies
G. B. Hall
Henry Hardy
Iamstown
G. B Hall
Williamstown
Andrew Anderson
Solomon Rex
Anderon’s
Add
Mark Center
James Beerbower
Hicksville
Rachel Wintersteen
Nicholas Martin
City of Defiance
Ayersville Averages and Local Notes
Local notes report visits in Michigan and Missouri, a church oyster social for Nov 2, and the Ayersville Circuit meeting on Nov 9. Entries mention Mrs Morehouse’s death, clock mending, a missing freight bill incident, residents touring Hillsdale and Evansport, and improvements at Infirmary farm barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clark
John Bredbill
Sam
Harper
Archie
Paulding County
Ayersville
Corn busking time and debt talk in Powells Creek
From Our Own Correspondent. Corn busking time is near but corn is scarce. The piece discusses national debt paid under Republican rule, pensions for veterans, and a political warning about Democrats returning to power. It notes specific payments during Johnson, Grant, Hayes, Garfield, and Arthur administrations, and ends with an advert for Wells Health Renewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
William Lauster
David Grant
Fremont
Our Lady Pool-Room
F. A. Harmer
Lau
Republian
Lis Johnson
Grant
Presdent
Hayes
Sofar
Garfield
Archu
Electric Bitters and Other Remedies Ad Card
An old newspaper advertisement touts Electric Bitters for fatigue, poor appetite, and bilious ailments, claiming rapid improvement and renewed life. Also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for lung diseases, Ely’s Cream Balm for hay fever, Ayers Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier, Hood’s Sarsaparilla, Samaritan Nervine for paralysis, and Smith Simmons Peabody boots. Includes testimonials and prices.
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Golby & Scott
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First Streets
Gev. Sherman
O’myens
Pendleton
Billy
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New York
the Express
Cullen
Express
Culley
Salt River
Wiggy
Doyle
Upson
Schumacher
State
Frank Kusians
W. Edwards
George Sheets
John Edwards
Michigan
Henry
J. Smith
Harden County
Mr. Smith
George Case
Hillsdale
Mich
Ann Eliza Case
Brunersburg
Minnie Bennett
Evansport
Squire Bennett
S. Clarkmickel
Missouri
Henry Bridenbaugh
B. H. Clemmons
Braversburg
H.C. Leader
D. Braaer
Walt Hilton
Branersburg
Rath
Tiffin Township
Spangler
Main
Defiance Streets
K.v.haymaker
Cras
Wm. Lauster
Deflane’ County
SSSGE
RITE
Onehait
Deciance
TukasunEnsverter
Detiane
Powells Creek
Grist mii
George Hahn
Emerald Road
Frank Harmer
J. W Myers
Jonny Jos
the National Debt Record
the “Argand
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Switzer Bros
Clinton Str
Colby & Scott
Eeeseetest
Italy
Ely
J. Collyer
Broad St
Elizabeth
N. J
Myron
Gabriel Ferris
Spencer
N.Y
Hood
Joseph Yates
Paterson
N. Jersey
Weil
Almanac
Isis
Jersey City
George C. Wellman
F.E. Stout
J. P
Defiance Township
Delance County
A. D
Wwe
George W. Fuller
Cortes Tippin
Guy Tippin
Tippin Brothers
Plains
F. E. Stout
Defiance County
Ohto
Sala Justice
Tippin Bros
Ama Sa Sany
Kittner Brothers
the Star One Price Clothiers
Court House
Arnet, Oxyn, Mosaic
Orthwestern Ohio
Rogers Bro’s
Switzer & Kehnast
Harta
Sioa
Clinton Street
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