Republican Ticket for Governor and State Officers
Republican lineup lists JOSEPH B. FORAKER of Hamilton for Governor WILLIAM C. LYON of Licking for Lieutenant Governor WILLIAM T. SPEAR of Trumbull for Supreme Judge Long Term FRANKLIN J. DICKMAN of Cayahoge for Supreme Judge Short Term EBENEZER W. POE of Wood for State Auditor JOHN C. BROWN of Jefferson for State Treasurer DAVID K. WATSON of Franklin for Attorney General CHARLES A. FLICKINGER of Defiance for Member Board of Public Works
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Foraker
Hamilton
William C. Lyon
Licking
William T. Spear
Trumbull
Franklin J. Dickman
Cayahoge
Ebenezer W. Poe
Wood
John C. Brown
Jefferson
David K. Watson
Franklin
Board of Public Works
Charles A. Flickinger
Defiance
Representative Ticket for Defiance and Paulding Counties
A ballot item lists JOHN CROWE as a representative candidate for Defiance and Paulding Counties. The ticket names CROWE alongside other nominees, reflecting county level electoral entries and party designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance and
Paulding
John Crowe
Canal Allies Call for Action Over Paulding Reservoir
The figurehead Stambaugh and John L. Geyer lead land Sharks in a bid to gain judgment in Paulding Courts and seize possession of the Paulding Reservoir. The paper urges canal supporters to take active steps, dated January 3, 1878.
Supplemented Edition Highlights Editorial Columns
A four page weeklong supplement showcases our regular editorials and opinion pieces alongside a broad range of reading material. The issue also notes the need to publish extra pages to accommodate a surge in advertising and content demand.
Republican voters urged to participate in this year
The message advocates all Republicans to vote this year and press neighbors to vote beyond presidential years. It argues the party favors the laboring classes and has passed key laws and built the statute book, asserting the party’s labor-friendly record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne Republican Party
Politician Rivalry Over Dog Metaphor Sparks Exchange
An exchange sharpens with gibes as Democrats reference Governor Foraker and President Cleveland. The parties trade dog imagery from a previous dispute with Foraker accusing Cleveland of quailing like a whipped spaniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Foraker
Ohio
Canal debate over reservoir destruction sparks strong pro dredge view
The speaker accuses Mr. Geyer of sacrificing reservoir integrity for canal gains. He argues dredging the Wabash canal and deepening reservoirs would be better than destroying them for system improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Geyer
Wabash
Geyer depicted as opposing business interests and constituents
A Democrat accuses John L. Geyer of trying to destroy canal business and of failing to represent constituents in the legislature. The piece recalls a winter editorial attacking his actions and questions voters about supporting a man who backed land sharks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Geyer
Geyer
The
Express
John Crowe
Fred
le Seuer
F. W. Knapp
C. A. Flickinger
R. Ehrhart
Letter on Akron lease fuels Board of Public Works clash
Tax Denoeral presents a published letter from O C Barber in the Cincinnati Enquirer about the Board of Public Works actions and a hearing on the Akron land lease to Andrew Jackson. The Democrat plans to publish the full letter next week to expose distortions and defend Hon C A Flick juger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Barber
Cincinnati Enquirer
Board of Public Works
Andrew Jackson
Akron
Democrat
Inquirer
C. A. Flickjuger
Rousing meeting at Opera House debunked by partisan crowd
The Democrat reports a Tuesday night meeting at the Opera House dominated by Republicans and Union Labor men. Observers estimate about half the audience belonged to those parties with roughly 250 Democrats present, while the piece about a published letter is accused of misrepresentation by Democratic managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Canal system at risk as reservoirs face removal drive
The Tur Democrat argues for abandoning Antwerp and Wabash canals and Celina reservoir to fund county needs. It claims removing reservoirs would destroy the canal system, opposing enemies of the canals. The Express defends John L. Geyer’s record amid political pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Democrat
Antwerp
Wabash
Celina
River raft timber plan flawed by water levels and cost
The piece argues the river near Antwerp is unsafe for log rafts in low or high water due to danger and losses. Hauling to the river costs 1.50 per thousand feet, making rail shipping cheaper and lowering timber prices. The author criticizes Mr. Geyer for not advising manufacturers on timber extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Geyer
Geyer Speech and Canal Waters Stir Local Debate
The Democrat plans to publish what it calls Mr. Geyer's speech as delivered at the Opera House, noting earlier copies differ and urging readers to compare. The Miami & Erie Canal remains well supplied with water despite reservoir repairs and surplus flow causing concerns over control and service from Junction to Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Bill Hill-Geyer
Geyer
Opera House
Mr. Geyer
Bill Hill
Montpelier
Williams County
Toledo Bee
Blade
Hill
Dodge
Democrat
Miami & Erie Canal
Antwerp
Grand Reservoir
St. Mary’s Reservoir
Junction
Defiance
Cam
Antwerp Renervoir
Wa- Lash
Defiance Democrat Responds To Criticism Over Canal Info
The Defiance Democrat recalls past records to challenge critics and decries revisiting old disputes. The piece mocks Auglaize county defalcations and accuses opponents of sensationalism.
Questioning Crowe on canal stance sparks local spat
In Paulding county Mr Mever asked Mr Crowe about alleged promises to abandon the Wabash canal within two years. Mr Geyer refused to directly charge Crowe, preferring a sly insinuation. The crowd labeled the tactic dirty and unworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mever
Mr. Crowe
Paulding County
Wabash Canal
Mr. Geyer
John Crowe
Defiance and Lima Rail Road Drive Urgent Action
Citizens urged immediate action to secure the Defiance and Lima railroad right of way to Continental and solicit $50,000 in local aid. A meeting drew few residents, but organizers insist the road will be built and warn of losing it if delayed, citing Bryan's successful Makinaw line as a warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance and
Lima
Defiance
Messrs
E. P. Hooker
W. ©. Holgate
Continental
Makinaw
Bryan
Holgate
France
New York
Ohio
D. Otho Fruth
Provident Medical Dispensary
Dr. France
France Medical Institute
No. West Gay Street
St. Vitus
Trains Crossing Accident Leaves Man in Coma
John Nisely of Mud Creek Washington township rode the 1007 train toward Delaware Bend. At Bend crossing he jumped fearing the train would not stop and was thrown 42 feet, striking his head on a rock. Found unconscious next morning with no skull fracture but possible brain injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nisely
Mud Creek
Washington Township
Delaware Bend
Stevens
New Directory Ad Offers Marketing Space for Defiance Book
The general canvass for the new Directory is finished and a portion of the manuscript is with printers. Publisher aims to complete the book by early November and asks residents to notify changes. Advertisers urged to secure prime spots to support Defiance’s city directory project.
In Memoriam at Auglaize Grange No 871
Auglaize Grange No 871 WaHerens mourns Brother Job English who died of consumption. Resolutions honor his long service, hospitality, and character, express sympathy to his wife and family, and request charter draping for sixty days. Resolutions to be recorded and shared with the American Grange Bulletin and local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auglaize
WaHerens
Job English
English
Grange
American Grange Bulletin
Letters Remaining Uncalled For at Defiance Post Office
List of names of letters uncalled for for the week ending October 11 1887. Names include Aman John Leonard Wm Adams Francis F Louis Mrs Jorge Blackman Amanda Long Mrs John Baker Augusta Marten Minnie Miss Brunnhofer Maggie May Miss Addie Bruner John Miller Miss Eda Baty Miss Mary Myers Mrs Stella Cramer Riley Press Durkin Mike Path Race Five Henry Pickard Mia Arsey Gunningam Palmer Gosaman Geo Payne Will Guthrie Mrs Emma Staffel Frank Hughes Mrs Jennie Stout Mrs Jane Johnson W R Welker Michael Voelcke. Persons calling for above letters are asked to say advertised. Jons M Hennsturr P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Staffel
Frank Hughes
Jennie Stout
Jane Johnson
W. R. Welker
Michael Voelcke
Jons M. Hennsturr
P. M
Canal Myth Haunts Local Meeting Vote in 1887
At Mrs. T. R. Carroll’s residence on Holgate Avenue the October 17 1887 Chautauqua program included prayers secretary report roll call and readings. Brice Hilton arrived to hear about Geyer's canal claim which was denounced as a voter deception and prompted support for John Crowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Carroll
Holgate Avenue
Sear
U. S
Island Park Assembly
Mary T. Squire
Shelley
B. W. Slagle
Rohn
Brice Hilton
Geyer
John Crowe
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Defiance County Express
Clinton and
Third Sts
the Express Publishing CO
Dements
Republican
Republican County
Shadrach R. Hudson
Paul Hagen
Frank Ferguson
8. M. Shirley
F. W. Young
Samuel Rohn
Nathan G. Johnston
William Philips
Orlando Coffin
J. J. Reynolds
Gryer
Wm. H. Gibson
Wm. Gibson
Auglaize County
Paulding Ttes
Defiance Machine Works
LeSueur
Columbus
Senate
A. Flickinger
Defiance Post
Fernandina, Nassau Co
Fia
Dr. Simmons Liver Regulator
J. H. Zellin & Co
Zallin & Co
Bens
T. Ricu
Vf Engel
Elizabeth Hetz
Wenzel Hetz, Jr
Elizabeth Baumgardner
Court of Common Pleas
Defiance County
Charles Engel
Wenzel Hetz
County of
State of
Newbegin & KingsBury
Republican Club
Tiedeman’s Hall
Lincoln Club of
Protem E. P. Hooker
Jno
K. V. Haymaker
F. G. Brown
G. W. Deatrick
Geo. Switzer
A. W. Mavis
F. L. Hay
W. I. Dolke
J. C. Hilton
C. J. Deaust
A. F. Schrack
Chas. Ferguson
Defiance National Bank
Ceeceree
U.S
Total
Quinlie Fan
Ohto
County of Defiance
Edward Squire
William Carter
Atlas Notary Public
Ati Hi Orcutt
Lieut-Guy. Robertson
Indiana
Justice of the Peace
Th’ Heerpecen & Co
Clarksville and Arrowsmith Bridges
Nis
Board of Commissioners
Clarksville
St. Joe River
Milford Peaers
Arrowsmith
Lost Creek
Farmer Township
W. T. Hull
DR. Franch
France Medical and Surgical Institute of
D. Otho Frush
Russell House
DWE France Medical & Surgical Institute
West Gay Street
United States
Ovolea
Fruth
Q. Granville M. Weeks
M. D
Provident Dispensary
N. Y
T. Merideth Maxwell
A. M
M.D
Orvin Pomeroy
Davis
N.Y
W. Ff. White
Toronto
Canada
F. H. Rorick
Chicago
Ill
Dr. Gardner
Painesville
Farmers’ National Bank
Predley
First National Bank
Fostoria
Second National Bank
Bucyrus
Fourth National Bank
West Cay Street
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