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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1880
Page
2
Beat the polls early next Tuesday morning to place a reliable Republican on the Board of Election Judges. The appeal targets returning soldiers and local voters to ensure no fraudulent votes swing Ohio. It warns that Democratic gains could influence the presidential race and urges high turnout to keep the Democratic majority down near 1,000.
A veteran appeal hints that Democratic memory shows contempt for fallen comrades and urges Defiance county voters to support the Republican ticket. Meanwhile four hundred Indianapolis businessmen sign a call warning that Hancock’s possible election menaces national interests.
The passage warns pedestrians to avoid vote trading and urges honest Democrats to oppose Le Fevre, cited as the most immoral man in Congress by their paper in Defiance. It cites the New York Tribune on Democratic attempts to ruin public credit and notes early Republican gains statewide after Connecticut elections. The piece asserts Garfield and Arthur are sure to carry the electoral vote.
The speaker warns the Democrat party against anger over thousands of supporters flocking to Garfield. Ill temper would harm the campaign and turn voters away. The public is said to understand the situation and act prudently.
The town’s Democratic leaders are described as riled and demoralized, losing confidence and ready to resort to anything to appease wrath. The piece calls out a recent meeting, a hit on opponents, and condemns vandalism of buildings with bills printed at the Democrat office under party sanction, urging decent men to reconsider support.
The Democrat accuses Republican and Democratic business leaders in Toledo and other cities of fear for the nation’s safety under Republican rule. It notes alleged defections and calls out Defiance County where Democratic townships show defalcation and corruption, while the sole Republican township has none.
The piece attacks the Democratic party for printing bills on public buildings and using vile personal insults against Republicans and private citizens. It accuses Democrats of cowardly acts, night pranks, and knavery, claiming no convincing arguments have been offered to voters. The writer calls out alleged bar-room slang and slanderous rhetoric.
Letter writer condemns a Democrat neighbor's remark calling for Davenport's murder as a vile, degraded sentiment. The piece denounces the vulgarity and questions the paper's claim to respectability while urging public sentiment to judge.
A Defiance Democrat merchant countermanded a large order given by a Toledo based group called the boomers and several drummers from Toledo houses were turned off in Defiance by local Democratic business men. The piece mocks political hypocrisy in campaign rhetoric.
The Southern States at Okolona Mississippi hails Hancock and English while a recent editorial envisions a Lincoln era end. It predicts monuments to Booth in Southern cities and a Capitol painting showing Booth in the act of assassination.
The Louisville Courier Journal argues Kentucky will influence Indiana elections by boosting Democratic votes, stating Kentucky voters will flood border counties to widen the Democratic majority. It notes Kentucky's past pattern of strong turnout when Indiana votes are held and suggests Democrats expect similar results this fall.
The speaker argues no fusion exists in Indiana and Democrats must defend their record against trusted attacks. Greenbackers offer little solace as Maine claims are debunked, while Vermont is praised as a fair contest, foretelling a sharp Indiana ballot-box battle in October if voters resist modern Democratic tactics.
Having decided to retire from business Zeviers and Bruner give notice that Mr. Zellers of the firm may be found at the old stand to settle all accounts. They commend their customers to successors and invite all indebted parties to call and pay.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for a clear complexion and perfect health, claiming quick cures for stomach, liver, kidney, and urinary disorders, nervousness, and related ailments. Sold by Geo. W. Bechel for fifty cents a bottle.
Mrs C F Moll has opened rooms on the north west corner of Washington and Fourth streets. She invites all who may favor her with patronage and offers cutting and fitting as a specialty with satisfaction guaranteed.
All persons indebted to L. A. Bliss are notified to call at once at the office near the gas works and settle immediately to save costs. L. W. Briss & Co.
Miss Hattie Deatrick will open a school in the English Catholic church school house on Monday September 20, continuing until Central Building schools begin. Terms are 25 cents per week. Mr Paul Finger, grocer, is setting up a bakery connected with his store and will offer fresh bread and cakes.
The Russe House Hack Line will pay strict attention to city calls. Hackers furnished for funerals and special drives, matching urgent community needs with available transport resources.
A white cow, described as old, short and heavy built with crimpled horns, is missing. Any information to A. A. Avers is requested.
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