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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1887
Page
4
Defiance newspaper notes the governor election result from Iowa with a 15,810 plurality. It also mocks Gov Joseth Bexsox as a fore taker who raked the Democracy both fore and aft in a satirical item.
The Democracy discusses Jovexn Pexkey of Bryan as a potential candidate against M. M Boothman next year. Delaware county did not vote for Powers. Gill, a Democrat, defeated Gen. James for representative while Republicans won the remaining offices.
Gov. Foraker is hailed for ability integrity courage and sterling Republicanism as the exponent of the modern loyal progressive element in Ohio and the nation. He is deemed head and shoulders above Gen. Powell.
A reader notes editorials in The Express over the last week fueling political arguments. The writer remarks on the campaign period, suggesting the season has provided ample material for opinion and commentary.
The text argues a New York Republican loss boosts Cleveland’s bid for a second term though as a rough Democrat type. It urges Republicans to mirror Ohio battle tactics to secure a presidential win next year.
Corgecrep secures plurality for Cook as Democratic candidate for Secretary of State with 17 852 votes. Prohibition tally rises to 39 049, up 2 611 from last year. George vote expected near 72 000. Democratic plurality up 6 718 from prior year amid sharp campaign critique.
The Toledo Bee’s Elmer White faces a $10,000 libel suit by Charles Yunes over articles published Oct 5 6 7 22 and 27 linking Yunes to a crime and criticizing Dr Cullison and Joseph Cummings. The piece also covers Foraker Prohibition voting shifts and remarks by Infirmary officials on Defiance County facilities and the Napoleon area.
Saturday events include Mayor Ralston’s steadying influence and Judge Sutphen presiding in Bryan. County growth mentions Ney discussing a hotel, Edgerton gas flows to power eight households, and Ed Stone beginning a winter term south of the city. Court actions in Defiance and Paulding predict regional representation after 1890.
An Eastern Maryland elder praises Sellers' Pills and Sellers' Syrup, claiming thirty years of use have saved on doctor bills and helped raise a family, with Syrup recommended for coughs colds hoarseness threaten and lung diseases and Pills a standard in many homes.
On farm property good paper bought. Apply to F. L. Hay, real estate agent, office in Court House, 451f.
A scanned 1887 notice mentions duplicate taxes are now in the hands of the County Treasurer. The advertisement then promotes Griggs Glycerine Salve as a cure-all for cuts burns and skin eruptions, with 25 cents a bottle sold in Defiance by Geo W Bechel, and includes medical tonic endorsements and tips for tree protection from mice.
The Circuit Court held a two day session Tuesday and Wednesday with three cases tried. Thomas O’Neil vs B&O railroad favored the railway and remanded for execution. Philip Young vs John Spangler demurrer sustained and petition dismissed at plaintiff’s cost, remanded for execution. National Bank of Newark vs Frank W Knapp verdict reversed and remanded for further proceedings. Also a medical notice claims Dr Bigelow’s cough cure cured lung disease. sold by G W Bechel in 50 cent and dollar bottles.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Melrose Ohio M E Church publicly returns thanks to Charles T Deatrick & Co for donating a beautiful eight day clock for the Melrose church. Martha Benner Secretary.
Advertises a long term loan on improved farms for 850 000 with freedom to repay early in convenient sums. No life insurance required. Call attorney H G Baker at law for details.
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