23 Oct 1884
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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1884
Page
1
A Franklin Ferguson canvass aims to convert readers to a Thursday weekly edition with a five cent price increase, making the Republican daily profitable. The note lists court cases and local items, from weather to politics, with bets on New York election results and plans for a serial in the next Thursday issue.
Thornton Camp Sons of Veterans will hold a meeting at their hall this evening with full attendance desired by order of G. W. Helpmay O. S.
Prices paid today for farm produce list eggs potatoes live chickens and more. The week ending October 23 includes multiple land transfers in Highland Noble Washington Defiance and Sherwood with sums from 350 to 4000. Parcel notes reference quit claim and mill property. Political opinion targets Republican brass band hiring policy criticized.
Time tried and true is Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure which combines the good qualities of all the best cough remedies without the defects of any of them. It cures promptly thoroughly and permanently all coughs colds croup whooping cough influences bronchitis healing to the lungs safe and pleasant for children. Price 50 cents and one dollar trial bottles free.
An advertisement boasts that Electric Bitters quickly cure kidney and liver complaints and various ailments. It cites thousands of cured cases and daily recommendations, saying the tonic purifies the blood regulates the bowels and acts on diseased parts. Each bottle is guaranteed and sold for 50 cents by Colby & Scott.
An advertisement touts Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup as effective in early consumption and related chest ailments. It promotes use for coughs colds bronchitis and chest pains with prices at 50 cents and 1.00. Sold by Colby Scott.
Town report notes Kemp's Balsam for throat and lungs is claimed to cure coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. G W Bechel offers a free trial bottle to anyone and guarantees relief. Sold for 50 cents and 1.00.
Dr. Wagner Kemp presents Kemp’s Balsam for the throat and lungs as a remarkable remedy for consumption. The preparation is said to stop a hacking cough instantly and is sold by G. W. Bechel with prices of 59 cents and 1.00, trial size free.
An advertisement touts Griggs' Glycerine Salve as a universal healer for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and skin sores including piles and tetter. It promises satisfaction or money back and sells for 25 cents by G W Bechel.
The public is told that he created the Dr Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup, a favorite remedy for coughs colds consumption and throat and lung afflictions. It is priced at 50 cents and one dollar and sold by Colby and Scott.
In 1882 83 wage comparisons show England and the United States across iron mills thread factories and potteries. Tables from the Tariff Commission Clark Thread Co and Porter list weekly wages for puddlers shinglers rollers and laborers in iron mills and woolen mills with clear gaps favoring the United States. The piece ends by noting Republican support for protection.
The Ohio statutes mandate depositing votes with poll books and tally sheets in a locked ballot box after each election. The box remains locked for thirty days with the key in the minority judge’s custody to prevent meddling and ensure recounts. For November, different boxes must be used due to the less than thirty days between elections.
The county clerk reports Secretary of State Newman 3326 to 1144 mas Robinson 2182. Supreme Judge Martin 3329 to 1149 Johnson 2180. Board of Public Works Benfer 3359 to 1134 Flickinger 2225. Member of Congress Hill 3280 to 1091 Glenn 2189. Common Pleas Judge Sutphen 3244 to 996 Bentley 2248. Clerk of Court Cameron 3328 to 1138 Whitney 2186. Probate Judge Bevington 3204 to 999 Haymaker 2205. Prosecuting Attorney Winn 3127 to 762 Cameron 2365. Sheriff Wonderly 3271 to 1091 Scott 2180. Auditor Hill 3140 to 811 Deatrick 2329. Recorder Woods 3326 to 1141 Biglow 2185. Commissioner Gorman 3279 to 1068 Phillips 2211. Surveyor Wight 3214 to 918 Roberts 2236. Infirmary Director Gerry 3290 to 971 Willman 2219 Sutphen Bevington Hill Winn Wight and Gerry trail the ticket. article hints at a standard oil gang declaring war on the Express.
An advert promises Acker's English Remedy will stop nighttime coughing. The product is priced at 10c 50c and $1 and sold by N G Woodward.
Hundreds state their lives and health owe to Acker's English Remedy for Consumption Coughs Colds. Sold by N G Woodward.
A reader from Los Angeles, California, reports severe facial neuralgia eased by Athlophoros after following directions. The remedy ends the pain in a short course and has not returned since use.
In a sharp political note the Express notes Republican intraparty strife with Standard Oil opposition and a trickster broom moment from Culley. Lima Democrats celebrate a symbolic rooster delivery and suffer a burst of crowing after a staged street display.
The hall overflowed for a speech last Monday to hear it outdoors amid a cool evening. The Williams Center band played well and the Blaine girls wore patriotic caps. Attendees include Wilbur and Wesley Johnson from Valparaiso voting Republican, with several local notices of upcoming events and travels.
Woble Township reports routine movements and small events. Cal Corwin recovers from illness while L A Goodenough considers Bellevue Ohio. Miss Minnie Bayes of Farmer and Miss Mary Snyder of Evansport visited the township last week. Mrs Wm Corwin moved to Defiance. George Spencer returned to Putnam County. D H Lehman family visited Williams County. Mrs Jerry Reid and son John of Arrowsmith Illinois were here recently. Dems in the township show some leaf while Seneca Sanford husks for Dick Partee. A blue racer snake was killed at Corn Meal station. J H Rath rents Clemmon’s Brunersburg property and will move there. Miss Laura Spangler leaves for Illinois to start a new life. Anson and Rath have a ditching contract in Delaware township.
On election day Democrats were willing to accept genuine articles or shadows for five dollars. Reports note a variety of local movements including Orin Cole buying a two seated carriage, Miss E. V. Bell traveling to Fostoria, Rev. John Hoffman moving to High street, and visits by Rev. Crary and others to Wisconsin. A panorama of Gettysburg was viewed in Chicago drawing hundreds, with about 650 soldiers among attendees. Republican rally at Newville, Blaine and Logan delegations, Hicksville drill led by J. O. Rose, and T. P. Keator’s speech praised by the crowd.
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