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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1887
Page
4
The Defiance Ohio newspaper notes local and national political results and opinions. It cites Governor Foraker as a strong Republican leader and discusses New York votes, party dynamics, and editorials, with critical commentary on Democrat and Mugwump positions.
A petition filed in the Common Pleas Court of Lucas County names the Toledo Bee as defendant in a $10,000 libel suit brought by Charles Yunes. The case centers on articles published October 5, 6, 7, 22 and 27 about Dr. Cullison and alleged crimes, with references affecting Yunes, Cullison, and others. Elmer White, Bee managing editor, said no papers had been served and offered no comment. The item also recaps political contention surrounding Governor Foraker and local election shifts.
Pittsburgh biography details Major Jacob J. Slagle born 1830 Washington PA. He practiced law after the war, served as City Solicitor, joined Army in Civil War, wounded at Wilderness, rose to Major and Judge-Advocate, elected Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Pittsburgh.
Public notice invites bids from qualified contractors for the Clarksville and Arrow Smith Bridges project. Bids must meet specification details and be received by the stated deadline at the municipal offices. Work includes road and structural repairs with safety standards enforced throughout the contract period.
Tuesday evening November 22 Prof Myers 16 piece orchestra Caecilia Male Choir and Prof Benz Tyrolian Quartette perform in a grand concert. Admission 25 cents. Tickets at Preisendorfer and Benz stores. Program includes Overtures German selections solo and chorus numbers.
The Defiance Paper Mill was transferred to BK. P. Hooker on Wednesday to satisfy a four battle mortgage. Edwin Phelps was appointed by the city council Tuesday night to act as mayor until Mayor Ralston can resume duties.
A saw accident at Old's factory last Saturday badly injured James Horsey's right hand, leaving three fingers amputated. The report cites moral qualities like education and perseverance as equally valuable to farmers, tradesmen, and professionals.
On October 15 1887 in Defiance County Ohio case 3201 a suit was filed by Sah aun Boloman Hickey and partners trading as Hirsh ye laon and Co against Orlando Dyarman and John F Frost. The petition seeks to declare void a stock transfer to Frost or, failing that, to appoint a trustee to manage the insolvent estate for creditors and require Frost to account for goods. Attorneys William Cartel and Johnston filed the action.
850000 loan offer on improved farms with privilege of prepayment. No life insurance required. Call attorney H. G. Baxen for details.
On farm property a good paper is bought and an application is filed with F. T. Hay real estate agent. Court sues 48tf.
The duplicate for taxes for 1887 are now in the hands of the County Treasurer, located at 484t.
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