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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1885
Page
2
Pat Dowie tells the Bee he does not want the Toledo post office job. He previously telegraphed from Washington that he was working for another man, but at the time he was working for himself.
Ohio Democrats in Washington admit their party in the Buckeye State is not in good shape for a fight. Hoadly's renomination is not viewed as a compliment to him and he lacks strong support even within his own party.
The Cleveland Leader reports the Republican Senate may guide Cleveland in removing officeholders. It notes many Democrats are already occupying positions in violation of civil service and tenure laws whose appointments could be challenged or not confirmed.
Citizens question Hoadly's acceptance speech as a coal oil legislative endorsement. Curacao authorities label the Salvation Army a nuisance and imprison the group. The city supposedly tolerates gamblers and many prostitutes, but drives away the Salvation Army.
Hearty, long posing as a friend to colored people, helped gather votes for Cleveland’s pardon of Mullen, jailed for blocking black voters in Cincinnati in 1884, and also helped push Mullen’s reinstatement on Cincinnati’s police force.
The Toledo Bee notes Headly will accept Parson Leonard's challenge to a temperance debate if Judge Foraker joins, praising Headly as kind and anxious to accommodate. It suggests Foraker is busy and questions if Leonard should debate alone, joking about illness as an excuse.
The column recalls an 1856 prohibition clause closing saloons near fairs and now extended to insane asylums. It argues the law exists more as illustration of prohibition than enforceable policy, noting authorities never enforce such rules while advocates press for prohibition.
The piece accuses Democratic appointees across states Rhode Island Indiana Maryland Iowa Colorado Pennsylvania Vermont Mississippi and New York of crimes corruption or disreputable conduct. Reform advocates urge turn the rascals in as they detail arrests bribes forgery and civil rights violations tied to federal posts and cabinet positions.
The piece argues Republicans favor a tax law to regulate liquor under the current constitution, while Democrats demand a license system. It asserts license is prohibited and urges electing a legislature to pass a tax law to curb saloon evils.
The letter denounces Hoadly as a friend to colored people while noting his Democrat ties and his pardon of Mike Mullen. It claims he justified throwing hundreds of colored men in jail to block their voting and questions presidential and gubernatorial support, calling it a grave crime against popular government.
The piece stresses that advertising builds sales over time and curiosity. It argues persistence year round keeps a trader’s name before the public, ensuring success despite dull periods and market lows. It uses playful comparisons about sight and goggles to urge continuous, visible promotion.
From the Marietta Register Judge Foraker has been touring Northern Ohio and finds the Republic united and enthused. He expects the same in his current visit, noting the momentum and shared support across communities.
The Defiance county Republican meeting on the 2nd elected K V Haymaier to call order with John Norway as chairman and Frank C ley secretary. Brice Hilton was nominated for treasurer and A J Sanford for commissioner by acclamation after a first ballot. Stephen Horsey was chosen infirmary director and M B Stevens for coroner, with Stevens later nominated by acclamation. A resolution praised the local paper Defiance County Express. Separate conventions in Paulding and Defiance nominated John P Cameron by acclamation and appointed district committee members.
Edwin Morris plans a weekly sale and will move to Indiana. J B Wibel and wife travel toward Tuscarawas county to be at his father’s bedside. Bets at Bethel include Maud Randolph prettiest girl and Frank Wells largest man. Skiver schoolhouse prizes go to Killpatrick prettiest girl Tom Boyd honestest man Gus Skiver laziest man. Earnsburger to teach Bethel School. Bevan girl to teach district 8 Brown township. Routine visits, home construction, and county political hopes noted as Republicans present a strong ticket and potential shift this fall.
Regular meeting Tuesday evening September 1 with members present and several absentees. Reports on water works printing, bond sale proceeds of $4597.88, August licenses fines totals, culvert repair, Clinton street sewer, street crossings repairs, and city hall coal supply. Fire parade planned for Sept 10, scale permission for Claflin Paper Co. bench for engine room, Harrison street sewer supervision at $2 per day, and bills paid. Bohn abstained on suspension.
Council decided to participate in fire department parade with city officers. Schneider and Miller were appointed to draft specifications for building of coasings and approaches. The motion to adjourn carried.
Michael Dennis of Sheron guests of the Hogg brothers on Sunday. Excursion plans form for the falls on the 8th. Eta Brechbli refereed from Piqua. Rosanna Thacker remains poorly. Mrs Henry Baker ill. Reverend Dunkleberger of Indiana conducted services at Mt Calvary. Indian show drew Ayersville folks to Defiance Monday night. Dave Mills' house ready for plasterer J W Smith hired for the job. Attending the fair is the big question today. Rev Hickman preaches at fare well service next Sunday. Mrs W M Dickey visiting from Auglaize river area. Earliest corn needs two weeks of warm weather before frost. Farmers feel the chill.
Jackson Baker hosted a danger and ice cream supper Friday night described as a fine time. Visitors included Mrs. Hiram Sweet and Mrs. Abner Sewell from Hamilton Indiana and Bryan residents Miss Emma McCaint and Mr. C. H. Cory with wife. Local notes mention John Norway in Defiance buying yarns from Jarvis Bros and H F Rice completing barn spouting to supply soft water townwide. A brand new four ton scales offered by A. Winnieiu & Son.
If facial blemishes burden you, Dr Flagg's Family Ointment will remove pimples and eruptions and leave skin soft and smooth. Sold by druggists on receipt of price 25. William M'fg Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Sold by G. W. Bechel. No. 29-y-1.
An old advertisement touts William's Indian Pile Ointment claiming instant relief for piles and related itching with a one dollar price, mailed from Cleveland Ohio. It also promotes Aver's Ague Cure, guaranteeing elimination of malaria related fevers when used as directed, with a risk-free trial if no cure occurs.
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