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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1884
Page
3
Defiance county politics mix with local quirks and notices as the Defiance Democrat leaning Express quotes on water works plans, party rhetoric, theatre notices, and local accidents. It notes Joseph Granger’s sudden death in Brunersburg and Freddie Wight breaking his arm while playing at home.
Defiance erupted Tuesday night in a grand celebration for a Republican victory. Crowds flooded streets with horns and cheers, while defeated supporters showed good will. Emer Cowdrick and Paul Dulitz returned to Napoleon from Chicago to vote the Republican ticket.
The Blue Stockings defeated Genoa 8 to 3 in Toledo to win the Northwestern Ohio championship and the $200 prize. Defiance led early but Ranse stabilized for five innings, while Tate and Genoa struggled to support their pitchers. Charlie Miller provided timely hitting as Genoa fumbled balls, and Dolke left with a finger injury.
A summary of residency requirements for electors. It outlines that voters must reside in the state for one year, in the county for thirty days, and in the township, village, ward, or city for twenty days before an election, with adjustments for moves within the same county and for family head status. It also details how residence is determined by judges of election and clarifies temporary stays, separations, and removal implications.
About 400 fans watched Defiance defeat Geroa at League Park for the Northwestern Ohio championship and a $200 purse. Lefty Ranse Kettenring pitched for Defiance, finishing after Tate relieved him. Scheibeck led Genoaites with little support. The battery work impressed as the match drew steady praise from Toledo Post.
Hon. H. E. Blakeslee of Bryan scheduled to speak tonight. K. V. Haymaker of Defiance spoke on tariff and protection at Allen's hall last Thursday. Mrs. Bowen and daughter Jennie of Denver visited J. Norway's family last week. Miss Clara Richardson and Miss Mattie Jones left for Warren for a musical school. Lake Snyder home from Wisconsin. Watson Richardson visiting relatives in Michigan. Rev. P. J. Spangler and wife visited relatives in Waterloo. Mrs. Haymaker and daughter Mildred visiting farmer friends. Cris Everhart and Charlie Sweet of Hamilton on a short visit. A. W. Mavis in town Sunday. Hiram Rice and wife back from Kansas trip. Miss Addie Rice of Augusta Kan. visiting relatives nearby. Many attended Republican rally in Bryan Saturday. Edgerton and Williams Center delegation was immense. Torchlight procession in the evening was grand.
The next regular meeting of the Defiance County Pomona Grange will be held at Floral Hall on the county fair grounds Thursday October 23 1884 starting at 10 oclock a m. Full attendance requested. M Gurwell Master W A Parter Secy. When a gray plug hat passes brown one it turns grayer with envy.
The account describes a Hicksville gathering to boost the Democrats ahead of the October election led by Bill Springer with other speakers. a large torch procession of young boys, an overcrowded opera house, and mixed reception of Springer’s two hour speech. It then shifts to a detailed inventory of a Hicksville cabin exhibit, noting artifacts dated 1791 to 1883, curators, and safety. Also covered are notes on Blue Stockings baseball plans and citizen support concerns in Defiance.
An old settlers log cabin in Hicks ville Ohio is detailed with its 16 by 20 foot modern-style frame nine logs high. The exterior reveals doors and windows with shutters and inscriptions noting names and dates from 1831 to 1885, including J Hubert 1836 and H Hulbert 1836, plus a porch and applewood door latch donated by B F Conkey.
The upcoming presidential visit to Fort Wayne draws Republican crowds, with rail tickets offered at one dollar for round trips by the Wabash. Hoosier and Buckeye supporters urged to attend. a Democratic board controversy noted in the fifth ward.
The piece argues that England supports Grover Cleveland for free trade and warns of dire consequences for the U S economy if he is elected. It cites wages in Massachusetts under protective tariff versus British free trade and urges readers to study the Massachusetts Labor Bureau data from 1883 to compare outcomes.
Local ad lists cheap lamps and assorted goods at Krotz and Morse in Defiance. Promotes breakfast bacon lard and chipped beef, brown sugar, candy and household items. Notable land offer: eighty acres in Putnam county near Monroe township center, ten miles from Defiance with rail access and favorable terms.
Moses Horn warns against purchasing a note signed by him bearing Sept 4 and for 100 to 125 dollars obtained fraudulently, and states it will not be paid when due.
Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the district convene at Celina to fix the terms for the year 183 in each county. The schedule sets the annual terms for the several counties within the district.
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