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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1887
Page
4
Fragmentary report notes Republican leaders meeting September 10 1887 to set dates for Desay representation and tax issues in Ohio. It mentions Tom Repullcans and Frank Turner politics, county Bourbon influence in value county, large gold and silver reserves, treasurer Israel Lucas, and a Wheeling incident with a godless inscription amid veteran insult.
A historical notice rails at Democratic governance and pension handling, citing a treasury theft by Lucas of Auglaize county and alleging Democratic manipulation of Bureau operations under General Black. It praises Republican vigilance and urges county delegates to push for strong anti Democratic gains in Defiance County.
The notice outlines a special Grand Army Route service with new trains and free seats. Tickets go on sale September 21 through 27 with return options from September 24 to 27 and again October 21 to October 31 at one cent per mile. Extensions via connecting railways may be arranged from St Louis to other areas.
North Richland notes mention The Denance fair with Wm Mohr and relatives from South Richland. Albert Elliott and Elora join Elmer for Columbus fair week. references to Moeeham canal supervisor Fisher collector at Defias. Sacramental services planned near Ridgeville with ministers from abroad. Marriage of Truby to Florida resident Justin Sadie Kimberly announced. couple to reside with Truby parents.
A partisan defense of Governor Foraker's tax policy against Democratic misrepresentations. The author cites Foraker's special message and annual state views on taxing farm property, liquor tariffs, foreign corporations, bonds, and listing, arguing farmers are misled by opposition editors while praising Cincinnati Enquirer and Plain Dealer for endorsing his stance.
The item traces a young leader’s rise from enlistment at sixteen to governor by thirty nine and onward to a role influencing Defiance Ohio’s press and civic actions. It notes the defiant weekly paper’s ascent, reviews on a water works ordinance, and the Street Committee’s favorable stance on a tenant franchise and street railway, urging city officials to act decisively.
The 14th Ohio West Virginia Infantry veterans held a reunion in Defiance with a parade, welcome addresses by Mayor Ralston and Dr. Hathaway, reports of attendance and deaths, a banquet for 500, a later business meeting, and plans for the 1888 reunion in Bowling Green. Officers elected included President Harrison Hathaway and others. A memorial tablet fund and Gettysburg excursion tickets were announced, with travel and processing details.
The advertisement touts an experimental dramatic program at Myers Opera House Saturday evening September 10. Pred and Bette Hylands lead a 25‑member company in the play Grand Birthday, praised as a high order production expected to delight audiences due to clever management and engaging performances.
County Republicans met in caucus and selected delegates and alternates for the County Convention on September 10 and the representative convention at two oclock. The list covers Adams, Defiance, First ward, Second ward, Third ward, Fourth ward, Mark, Delaware, Noble, Washington, and other townships with numerous named delegates and alternates.
A 19th century patent cure advertises “Trial Bottles” of a great discovery for consumption. The ad touts weight gain and soothing remedies with names like Mee Freipten and Betty Langs, while promising positive care and a guarantee. Sold by N.G. Woodward at ten cents per bottle.
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