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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1887
Page
4
The article notes Geyer is not aligned with canal support and was nominated because he opposed the canals. It emphasizes his stance contrasts with the Democrats’ desire to portray him as favorable to canals.
Tur Democrat rebuts claims that Geyer supports canals and accuses the Democrat of misstatements. It notes Geyer’s opposition to canals and asserts other remarks about Public Works and the reservoir are unfounded. The piece questions Murphy’s ballot withdrawal and suggests the Cleveland trip expense was federally funded.
The Democrat scorns Crowe as an honest man loyal to canals, while attacking Geyer as a flip-flopper. Northwestern Ohio Democrats boast unity and readiness, as Defiance and Paulding counties face local canal disputes. Criticism swirls over forged tallies and deceptive messages from political managers and rival claims about canal posture.
The Ant werp Argus notes canal policy sparks, criticizing Dems for avoiding real issue and exposing Defiance Express bias toward manufacturing interests. It argues St Marys reservoir and the Antwerp canal supply are secure, cites Osborn as hypocritical, and predicts November 8 votes will rebuke lawmakers favoring land sharks over workers.
A Democrat criticizes Republican leaders calling them John Crowe politicians and mentions a blast from Foraker’s mortar at Middletown that spread fear among boodlers, framing it as business over politics in a charged local scene.
A Monday night blaze destroyed the Defiance creamery west of the B. and O. depot, beyond fire crews reach to save the building. Property value unknown. insured for 34000. Also notes strong Express subscription growth and cancellation of Danl Ryan meetings due to illness.
Davin Hi of Highland township defends themselves against accusations of deception in the remonstrance against the graveling sale of the Stewart Gaylord road. He asserts the sale was advertised, challenges claims about witnesses and timing, and questions favoritism toward Mr. Elliott at others’ expense while stating a willingness to offer the work at $1.50 per rod. He emphasizes no hostility toward Mr. Elliott and asks for justice.
Next week court convenes for the October term in Defiance with 197 cases on the docket. A Fort Wayne pike change is planned. Delegation from Defiance visited Hicksville to hear Guv Foraker speak. White and Copeland Antwerp stave and heading factory burned at 3 AM, formerly Henry George ownership. Noah Reed wed Elizabeth C Freselman September 30 in Defiance County.
Persistent rain drenches St Louis with leaden clouds and dreary drizzle. The city endures slushy streets as showers shift from light drizzle to heavier downpours, keeping moods dismal and discouraging amid ongoing wet weather.
J. F. Haller of Milford township has purchased the hotel stand at the Central House, and took possession of the same Friday. Mr. Dicus has moved to the rooms over Woodward's store. Teething and stomach complaints in infants eased by Acker's Baby Soother, price 25 cents, no opium or morphine. sold by N. G. Woodward.
W D Suit of Bippus Indiana testifies that Electric Bitters are the best remedy and have relieved every case. Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio calls it the best selling medicine of 20 years. Thousands testify it cures liver kidney and blood diseases. Only fifty cents a bottle at Colby Scott's Drug Store.
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