Two Congressional candidates rally behind records in race
In a Defiance campaign note the Republican and Democratic contenders tout their records to win votes. The piece recalls General Grant and a key 1885 vote, notes Hill’s split from Democrats, and urges a united Republican ticket while recounting a Defiance rally featuring Joan F. Fouiert and a disappointing turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckner
Rosecrans
Congressional Record
Mr. Hill
Gran
Local Politics Split Over Congressional Nominating Fight
Judge Meekison of Napoleon doubts Hill, voicing half hearted support for Hill while others back Boothman. Asher Cook Col Alexander Judge Brown and Judge Bowersox rally for Boothman. GOP candidate Peaslee runs a vigorous canvass, deemed not disreputable by supporters.
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Hill
Asher Cook
Col. Alexander
Judge Brown
Judge Bowersox
Boothman
Munson Whitsey Seen as Strong Local Republican Prospect
In a Democratic region Munson Whitsey stands out as a highly respected figure and a plausible candidate for public office. He would make a first class commissioner and is regarded as one of the most popular men in his township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Peaslee
Judge Peaslee
Munson Whitsey
Political Campaign Bands Attract Campaign Heat
The piece criticizes Democrats for attacking candidates this fall and defends Republicans in Defiance for hiring a Harmonica Band for rallies in Defiance and at Jewell. It questions the notion that using a band is disreputable and notes the Band performed at Mr Boothman’s campaign events.
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Bee
Boothman
Defiance
Jewell
The
Acker's English Remedy Promoted by N G Woodward
N G Woodward state he has found a saleable article Acker's English Remedy marketed as a guaranteed cure for asthma coughs whooping cough croup and all lung troubles. The advertiser claims it is the standard remedy for consumption and unparalleled in effectiveness.
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N. G. Woodward
Acker
Local Postscript Highlights Township News and Events
Edwin Sheets buys C C Naylor farm in Harrison township but won’t move yet. Sheriff Aller travels to Columbus with Mrs Steinmetz, who will visit the insane asylum. Mrs John Barnhart and Florida relatives plan to settle in Republic county Kansas. Liberty School house praised as town’s ornament. Ridgeville Congregational church gets foundation work and repairs. F H Voigt owns Holgate’s first brick business block, two stories with basement. H H Haner builds a carp pond, plans to stock it with carp. Halter and Gidley receive a Texas evergreen that greens when placed in water. Charles Naylor and wife sail to Decatur City Iowa for winter with their son. they are the township’s oldest couple at eighty four. Fischer Bernstein wedding among Napoleon’s social highlights. Samuel Deihl assaulted after leaving Spangler Church. man with chain caused fall. Wind storm damages fences, orchards, and buildings. Napoleon courthouse cupola and engine house suffer roofing damage.
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Edwin Sheets
Liberty Township
C. C. Naylor
Harrison Township
Sheriff Aller
Columbus
Steinmetz
John Barnhart
Florida
Republic County
Kansas
Liberty
F. H. Voigt
Holgate
H. H. Haner
Ridgeville
Napoleon
Texas
Charles Naylor
May Myers
Decatur City
Iowa
N’s
Fischer-Bernstein
Clara Bernstein
S. Bernstein
E. S. Fischer
Illinois
Local notes and notices from Bryan and surrounding towns
Mrs. Strub of Bear Creek shows improvement after a long sore hand. George Shultz buys half interest in DeGroff Brandeberry meat market at Montpelier as Mr Brandeberry retires. Frank Jones of Metz injures left temple with mattock and wears plaster over eye. W R Wemore moves from New York to Montpelier to train and race horses. Mayor H H Calvin of Bryan nominated at Montpelier for Attorney on Republican ticket to succeed the late R A Scott. Disciples of Christ meet at Eden with increasing interest and daily baptisms. twenty five additions to date. John Burchell, Bryan citizen for 30 years, dies of heart disease. Odd Fellows plan dedication of new hall in early November with countywide invitations. Edwin Townsend of Northwest dies suddenly while hauling dirt. Mrs Elias Spangler of Edgerton wills 62 acres to Home Missionary Society, with minimal provisions for illness and funeral expenses. Mrs D L Kunkle of Bryan receives 3000 dollars from Royal Arcanum for her husband’s membership, to pay mortgage and support family. Eugene Mead and wife leave Deshler to teach at Indian agency in Montana Territory. Leonhart Brubaker firm dissolves, Geo Leoshart retires, Win Brubaker and M W Brubaker continue as Brubaker Bros. Many suffer blood disorders. N G Woodward endorses Acker’s Blood Elixir as a cure for numerous diseases including syphilis and rheumatism, with stated guarantees.
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W. R. Wemore
New York
Montpelier
H. H. Calvin
Bryan
R.A Scott
Disciples of Christ
Eden
John Burchell
Odd Fellows
Edwin Townsend
Northwest
Elias Spangler
Edgerton
Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
United States of America
D. L. Kunkle
Supreme Treasurer
The
Royal Arcanum
Kunkle
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Urban H. Hester
van Wert
Eli T. Tappan
Knox
Board of Public Works
William M. Hahn
Richland
M. M. Boothman
Munson Whitney
F. H. Rohn
William Walker
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New York City
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W.D. Gill
General Grant
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San Antonio
Congress
Adeline Reporter
Abilene
Australia
A. A. Drake
House of Representatives
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DeLance County
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Cincinnati
W. D. Hill
Follett
Judge Meekison
Boston
Rone
Ft. Waite
Toledo
Boot and Shoe Department
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Clinton
First Streets
Kittner Bros
Ebeosi
Henry County
Congregational
Samuel Deih
Spangler Church
Harris
Deihl
Simon Harald
Court House
Williams County
Frank Jones
Metz
Eugene Mead
Deshler
Montana Territory
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O’ Flora
Geo. Leo Shart
Win Brubaker
M. W. Brubaker
Brubaker Bros
Dyarman & CO
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Peterson’s Block
Wellman
Clinton Str
HarmeningBiock
Harley’s Lion Store
James Means
Congress & Lace
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Mass
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