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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1884
Page
3
A compact Defiance County roundup cites political rallies in Hicksville, local business chatter, court schedule hints, and social notes. Mentions Defiance Cement Works, Hoadly campaign promises, and civic events with scattered remarks on local stores, mills, and residents.
A Standard Oil faction tried to sway a young man with offers of a white hat, clothes, and regular paper, hoping to recruit him into a Young Hickory Club. The man rejected all offers, angrily denouncing the attempted manipulation as a betrayal of his beliefs, and the ring departed.
A local political noting accuses the Standard Oil ring of fooling the public by advertising Governor Headly’s Friday visit. The plan reportedly drew a Wisconsin speaker instead, with crowd counts around 500 to 600 despite listings from nearby towns and I. O. T. sheet notices.
Edited by Three Boys J N Walter of Evansport starts molasses business for locals Minnie Shick returns to Teleco A Skinner's cider roars at full blast Dr Ela Lentz of Michigan visits home Mrs Cyrus Decker and Bryan family visit Joseph Kibble's last week A man crawls from under a store box after a dispute over pedigree James W Schutz preaches at Rural Chapel next year Anson speech at Brunersburg pole raises confusion with Thompson Will winds up as speaker Mud Creek youth warned about loud riding Joseph Fry returns from the Island Sade Rogers teaches Uffer school Bible man sells Bibles Temperance chapter Evansport hosts about 80 members Georgetown Democrat correspondent adds self promotions Demoditors charged five cents a line Charles E Moulton wed Sarah A Bauer of Williams Co Sept 9 Blake and Logan pole at W N Kibble's 84 feet high without splice Alonzo Ewers administrator sale on 4th Nearby pole bears Cleve Head legend Nellie Carver ill Defiance rally good despite weather
A critical column accuses the Standard Oil aligned faction of intimidation to sway voters toward the Democratic party. It cites coercion of deserters, threats of job loss, and harassment of employers who hire dissenters, asserting law will be invoked to curb these tactics in a free vote.
City cement mills deny reports of idleness stating they have enlarged by a new kiln and operate continually to keep up with demand. Proprietors confirm increased capacity and round-the-clock production.
Northwestern Ohio and Northwestern Indiana Republicans organize a grand afternoon mass meeting at Hicksville on Friday October 3 with Hon Ben Harrison Col C E Deans and Ex Governor Foster confirmed. The fair grounds host thousands of Republicans and hundreds of Democrats. a torch light parade closes the day with Bleine and Logan Guards in a grand procession. Excursion rates on the B and O offered from east and west.
A preliminary noon survey of the fair grounds notes busy activity across Floral Hall and Fine Art Hall with fills from Heerdegan & Co. and I. Krotz. Exhibits span fruits, crops, animals, races, and balloon races as weather hopes rise. The Wednesday view promises an even stronger display with abundant farm products and refined showcases.
An old advertisement proclaims Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal healer for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and skin sores. It claims to cure piles tetter and all eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or refund offered by G W Bechel.
Citizens in the third ward protest outside interference by councilmen from other wards over improvements. They argue elected representatives should decide crosswalk plans for their ward, insisting any abridgment of this right violates decency and hinges on local effort and taxes paid.
Joyful mood after rains as Blaive and Logan club aided Republican pole raising in Logan Saturday night. Adelbert LaCost of Illinois visiting sister Mrs. Man gel. Mrs. Dr Reynolds and Brace visiting friends. Dr. came and stayed with C. R. Ramsey. Alva Mote returns from West. Jerry Lord and wife from New York state visiting kin. Primary school at full swing with Miss Lula Miller teaching.
Peter reports another baby Giltz at his house and cheerful faces after Sunday rein. Rease Beall from California visits his brother Joe. Mrs Ca'ke Morris visits Hancock county. G W Morris of Eaton Indiana stays with H K Morris. A seed-thresher engine fire at H Bodenbender's burns fourteen acres of clover. W B Anderson of Williams county visits son C B here. Miss Maggie Ice to supervise winter school.
Edited by Nora Bene. Visits between Hartzler and brother Jacob in town. Mass Millie Wonderly from Fostoria visits Hicksville. Freddy Bell to spend weeks in Fostoria. Adam Cline's Milford township residence burned last Friday with little saved, suspected incendiary. Hon White of the Democrat overheard predicting Ohio would go Republican this fall. Milford township Republicans raised a 70 foot pole at B F Bell's with a 7 by 13 foot flag made by Mrs Bell and Emma. John Ames Jr very ill, sister Beadler also sick. Democrats urged to write a political history of Defiance county for campaign use. Wheat growing well, fall prospects favorable. October 3 Republican rally with Ben Harrison, Col C E Doane, and ex-Governor Foster at Hicksville fairgrounds. Remember the time and come everyone.
Krotz and Morse announce the arrival of their largest and finest lamp selection yet in Defiance and invite customers to inspect and buy at the lowest prices. Call and visit to see the new stock.
Theron P. Keator, editor of Ft Wayne Gazette, extols Dr King’s New Discovery for severe and mild coughs, claiming reliable, speedy cures and free trial bottles at Colby Scott’s Drug Store. Also advertised are breakfast bacon at 12 1/2 cents and neuralgia remedy Athlophoros with a testimonial from J E Reed of Los Angeles Gal. The ad links neuralgia and rheumatism and touts Athlophoros as effective.
The report outlines incidents in North Richland and nearby Washington state areas, mentioning entities such as Benicio and Mark. It references personnel and locations like South Richland and Tar and notes dates around 9869 as part of a broader local notice.
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