Republican Ticket for Governor and Other State Officers
A Republican ticket 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 Cuyahoga 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
Cuyshoge
Ebenezer W. Poe
Wood
John C. Brown
Jefferson
David K. Watson
Franklin
Board of Public Works
Charles A. Flickinger
Defiance
Canal fight over Paulding reservoirs sparks 1878 clash
The Paulding press reports a rousing January 3 1878 meeting at the Opera House. Republicans and Union Labor members dominate the crowd while critics argue canals must be kept, warn against abandoning Antwerp Wabash Celina reservoirs, and discuss timber exports and raft safety. Ed. Stambaugh and John L Geyer feature in the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Geyer Urged to Stand for Canal Interests Over Maumee River
The public denounces John L. Geyer as aligned with land sharks and says his legislative push favors the Maumee river over the canal. Voters are urged to support keeping canals and their feeders intact, asserting that Geyer’s words and acts threaten canal maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Geyer
Maumee
Mr. Geyer
Canal foes and land sharks in canal dispute
The Defiance Democrat notes opponents ac cusing allies of Canal expansion schemes by Lane Sharks and a railroad firm in Indiana while similar pressure is seen in Ohio under John L. Geyer. It claims Geyer did not admit he was never a Republican and criticizes dirty campaigning by local papers Antwerp and Paulding for the representative ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Geyer
Lane
Indiana
Wabash Canal
John L. Geyer
Ohio
Geiyer
Mr. Geyer
Tur
Paulding
Express
Bill Hill-Geyer
Opera House
Bill Hill
Montpelier
Williams County
Toledo Bee
Blade
Hill
Dodge
Democrat
Myers’ Opera House
Gov. Robertson
Lincoln Club
Crosby House
K. V. Haymaker
Antwerp Reservoir
Haymaker
Farmer
Mark
Hicksville
Maumee
A. P. Edgerton
Wabash
Robertson
Tim Tarseny
J. P. Cameron
John Crowe
Mr. Crowe
Defiance Democrat
Defiance
John C. Scarborough
Selma
N. C
Kaskine
Cosy & Scott
Price
Kaskine CO
Warren St
New York
Charles Engel
Elizabeth Hetz
Wenzel Hetz, Jr
Elizabeth Baumgardner
Court of Common Pleas
Pott
Eliza’ Uner
Luna Arti
Eliaa
Gardner
Wenzel
Elizabeth
Jacob Schindler
Schindler
Troutwine
City of
State of
Pumber Force
Setion Seven
Defiance Democrat and Hicksville papers attack John Crowe
The Defiance Democrat and a Hicksville sheet are the only papers in the two counties comprising this legislative district that attack John Crowe with mudslinging. The publishers of all other opposition papers in the district refuse to stoop to such billingsgate.
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Defiance Democrat
Hicksville
John Crowe
Billingsgate
Old records resurface in Auglaize defalcation temper
The Democrat reopens a long stale case about Wm. H. Gibson and past defalcations in Auglaize county. It criticizes current managers for dredging up the dead past and mocks the notion that such history could amuse readers today.
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Democrat
Wm. H. Gibson
Wm. Gibson
Auglaize County
Geyer Campaign Tactics Question Stirs Paulding Debate
In a Tuesday speech Geyer accused Crowe of backing a two year delay on abandoning the Wabash canal. The Democrat press defends its reporting and offers a counterview, noting water surplus in the Miami & Erie Canal and reservoir repairs. Officials warn the canal’s supplies and maintenance affect boat traffic and “lay up” events if breaks occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sint the
Miami & Erie Canal
Antwerp
Democrat
Grand Reservoir
St. Mary’s Reservoir
Defiance
Wybash
Canal Boodle dispute over Barber letter in 1887
A Defiance Democrat critique accuses the paper of distorting Mr. QO C Barber’s letter defending Gov. Foraker and Hon. C A Flickinger regarding canal leases. The piece contrasts Democrat publication with the Enquirer and notes Barber’s exoneration of officials while alleging the Democrat omitted key statements. It also covers local political events and public addresses on waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Barber
Barber
The
Democrat
Axprey
Foraker
Jackson
Board of Public Works
Committee On Public Works
Geo. W. Crouse
Ohio State Senate
Enquirer
Axkney
United States
C. C. Barber
Flickinger
Mr. Jackson
D. W. Thomas
O. ©. Barber
Crouse
J. Park Alexander
Thos, Peckham
Wm. Buechtel
Ohio State Benite
Barbey
Hucklen's Arnica Salve for Every Skin Ailment
Advertising blurb selling Hucklen's Arnica Salve by Colby & Scott. Claims it cures cuts bruises sores ulcers laitis rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Priced at 25 cents per box and offered for sale by Colby and Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby & Scott
Fragmentary line reads date in elusive form
A partial OCR line presents garbled symbols and the phrase indicating a date appears as “7 latenee” amid unreadable text likely referencing a specific event or notice.
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Harley's Corner Store
Russell House
Defiance County Express
Clinton and
Third Sts
the Express Publishing CO
Defiance Post Office
Republican
Republican County
Shadrach R. Hudson
Paul Hagen
Frank Ferguson
M. Shirley
If. W. Young
Samuel Rohn
Nathan G. Johnston
William Philips
Orlando Coffin
J. J. Reynolds
Paulding Nites
Celina
Gryer
Paulding County
Hucklen
Whcker
Oana
Powde
Royale Baking Powder CO
J.J. Rkahlo
Postoffice
Nola
Dwitz Creek
Sheriff's
Defiance County
Sherif Othis
Henry Wonverly
Dedance County
Allen, Auglaize
Mercer
van Wert
Williams
Common Pleas Court
Adamz
Ian
Defiance Township
Ety
Peeseeesee
Delaware
Aponeen
Highland
Milford Noble
North Richland South Richland Tiffin
Washington
Oememaeenenee
Senee
Ene
Elerreeuemernee Coeree
Skkal Sheriff's Office
Henry Wonderly
Switzer
Kehnast
Defiance, Ohio
Arbuckles
Ariola
Atlantic
Pacific
Hooker Nurseries
Gage
Hooker & C
Rochester
Botton
Wellman
Clinton Street
Behning Pianos
Story & Clark’s
Board Aa of Examiners
Deflance County
Deflance
Evansport
USA
W. Blagle
Chas, E. Bercaw
Frank Goughanour
Sopts Nass
Clarksville and Arrowsmith Bridges
OTICE
Cen Ees
Clarksville
St. Joe River
Milford Townshi
Arrowsmith
Lost Creek
Farmer Township
Deance County
Arrowsmith Bridge
Pod
Wne
Yon T. Hill
County Auditor” Auditor’ S Office
Eyre Polen
Humphreys
Fulton
Bumpebeys
Speciac
Waaias
G. W. Bechel
Colby & Bcott
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