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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1887
Page
4
The report details a Republican convention in Defrance County with county delegates named from townships. It notes intra party tensions, remarks on Frank Honp withdrawing from politics, and a counterpoint about a Cleveland banner incident aimed at old soldiers and Democratic press.
Defiance and Paulding counties hold a September convention to nominate a Republican representative. The discourse centers on John L. Geyer’s record in the prior House and a debated future battle over Ohio canal public works. A rival candidate is urged to support canal maintenance and reform.
An article rebuts free trade worries in England and argues for protective policy in the United States. It cites Cobden and advocates duties on foreign sugar and imported manufactures to counter tariffs abroad while praising American manufacturing gains.
An instrumental and vocal dramatic entertainment is announced for Saturday evening at Myers Opera House. Pattie Hylands and a company of twenty five perform an act titled Cranpia’s Birthiayy. Manager Mr. Hylands is praised for his cleverness and winning manner, promising a high quality show.
A fragmentary note describes a performance by Minstrels drow rare and Tushionabte audience at an Opens House in Columbus Ohio. The piece praises originality and superior entertainment value, noting bright and clear wile entertainment and a enjoyable performance.
The Pro bate Judge issued marriage licenses to John M Wonderly and Bis Lizae Rannels Hiram Bleeks and Laura E Summers Win Boudorfer and Enda Shu maker Tustin and Sadie Kimber Eugene V Robertson and Ni corpbune Henry Myers and Anne M shton Nathan J Truby and Lillie A Gilbert Aug 27 1887 Defiance Mayor Ha Trompeetully notes the list. next week will advertise the couple stock sale.
Local society notices detail numerous residents and visitors across Defiance and Findlay including Frank Hoberts in Toledo and Miss Adie Conta returning to Toledo. Mentions of visitors, engagements, travel to Cincinnati and Chicago, and community events accompany an update on Ridpath's History of the World subscription drive and Wabash Railway plans.
In Saturday caucus the county chose delegates and alternates for the Republican County Convention on September 10 at 10 AM and for the representative convention at 2 PM. Names span Wards one through fourth and Adams Township with numerous individuals listed as delegates and alternates. Also noted are local notices of concerts at Myers Opera House and social items including a gambler raid at the fair grounds and a Napleton inheritance dispute involving Benjamin Lavelle’s heir.
Notice states a coal sale plan to reduce credit risk and labor costs for buyers and sellers. It lists prices for Chestnut coal per ton 80.80, half ton 8.85, Hove coal per ton 6.50, half ton 8.8, Egg coal per ton 8.25, Cunsevenr 4B, Squine with a deadline of October 1 for furnishment under the new terms.
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