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Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1886

Page

5

Names and initials file from a historical list

A fragmentary OCR item listing multiple names and initials including E A Root Gen W Morris B Squire L aya Burgland Geo A Booth J B Sarvis E O Stone H R Holler J W Leach DLA Noffsinger W Brown A W Lewis with scattered punctuation and spacing.

E.A. Root Gen.w. Morris B. Squire L. Aya . Burgland Geo. A. Booth J. B. Sarvis E. O. Stone H.R. Holler J. W. Leach Dla. Noffsinger W. Brown A. W. Lewis

President Matthews dispute over recorder of deeds appointment

Washington citizens protest Matthews selection as recorder of deeds in the district of Columbia arguing the appointment violated sections 1771 and 1772 of the Revised Statutes. The Washington Critic reproduces President Cleveland's March 4 1886 letter nominating Matthews and alleges illegal use of office with potential penalties.

Washington Matthews Stalesman Albany Senate President Senate of The United States James C. Mattthews New York Recorder of Deeds District of Columbia Frederick Douglass Executive Mansion Douglass Cleveland

Europe braces for looming triple alliance war new fears rise

A question on European tension centers on Bulgaria Serbia and Roumania joining against Russian aims with likely backing from Turkey Austria and possibly Germany and England. London reports warn of a broader conflict while Turkey readies for war as diplomats telegram.

Europe Bulgaria Servia Roumania Turkey Austria Germany England London Russia

Dr Biggers Huckleberry Cordial Offered as Cure

An advertisement urges mothers to use Dr Biggers Huckleberry Cordial for teething related sleeplessness and bowel troubles in children and adults. It claims a complete cure and notes the product sells for 50 cents at all druggists.

Dr. Biggers Philadelphia

Farmers Congress urges GOP wins for farming interests

The Farmers Congress formed at St Paul seeks permanent incorporation to represent farmers nationwide. Delegates would sit from each state, with sessions annually to reflect farming priorities and defend American industry including wool, rice, and sugar duties while warning against free trade.

Farmers’ Congress St. Paul Ilt United States Farmers’ Congress of the Congress Democratic Congress

Whitney Elated Farmer Seeks County Commissioner Seat

Munson Whitney, respected Adams township farmer and multiple time justice of the peace, is a Republican candidate for commissioner. He is described as safe prudent and solid, with strong local esteem despite the Democratic-leaning township.

Munson Whitney Adams Township

William Walker Seeks Republican Infirmary Directorship

William Walker of Washington township runs on the Republican ticket for infirmary director. An Irish American and veteran of the late war, he is described as a solid farmer and a thorough Republican who would, without doubt, make a good director.

William Walker Washington Walker

Nomination for Sheriff Rohn Boosted by Republicans

The Republican nomination went to Frank H. Rohn, described as a capable energetic and popular young farmer with hopes to be elected sheriff. The piece expresses eagerness to call him sheriff Rohn after victory.

Frank H. Rohn Rohn

Jericho Man Bitten by Neighbor’s Horse

Wm Thomas of Jericho suffered a severe shoulder bite several days ago from a horse owned by David Thomas.

Wm. Thomas Jericho David Thomas

Prices and items listed in deflated 19th century market page

Prices for apples wheat oats onions potatoes and other farm staples appear with units and scattered figures. The fragment references eggs beef salt flaxseed and poultry products with several unreadable or garbled entries suggesting a general agricultural market listing.

Seeanseyale Nsnecesee Croce Leeschest Alsyke Acon Aeseeceses

College News and Student Life Report from Defiance

The local college notes a cool spell and furnace fires, with Miss Moore's Model class of twenty starting up. About 100 students on rolls, many out-of-town students returning. lit society meetings growing in attendance. institute planned. Rout’s bus line replacing streetcars with timings and cheap tickets. visitors frequent the college and calls for letters and items for the paper.

Literary Society Rout Co ‘Teachers’ Institute Hogue J. P. Cameron Miss Moore’s Tenzer’s Court House

Baltimore Bakery Promotes Snow Flake Flour and Moxie

Moxie on draught at Baltimore Bakery and Snow Flake Flour set as the lead product. Ice cream pater and soda water also offered at the shop. Miss Florence Richardson visits Van Wert. funeral attended by Evan Manes and others. A daughter of John Smith suffered mushroom poisoning but is recovering. Bruce M Myers seeks brass band and orchestra members in Defiance and will be at the Crosby House.

Antwerp Baltimore Bakery Erie Mills Baltimore Florence Richardson van Wert Evan Manes Cecil Lowery Thatcher Upper Sandusky Hunter John Smith Defiance Crosby Bruce M. Myers City of Ohio William A. Kehnast First National Bank of New York State of W. A. Kehnast M.E. Heller George Miller Finance Committee

Bradford Prospects Lease for Oil Field Falling Behind

Pumping continues at the old well but accidents and delays hinder yield assessment. The Bradfords have been prospecting the field and seek to arrange a lease to bore a new well in the area.

Bradfords

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Defiadhance County Express Clinton and Third Streets P T D. Elmer Defiance Post-Office James 8S. Robinson Hardin Supreme Court Marshall J. Williams Fayette Urban H. Hester Eli T. Tappan Knox Board of Public Works William M. Hahn Richland M. M. Boothman T. H. Rohn Republican County Central Committee NAWE Township P.O Adams, Adams Ridge Defiance, Defiance Delaware Sherwood Farmer Highland Hicksville Mark Mark Center Milford Noble Brunersburg N. Richland Jewell S. Richland Evansport Ney Grover Cleveland Board of Commissioners Martin Amber Seed Wheat C. T. and F. L. Deatrick Defiance Mills Erie Millis K.R Tieseach Esale Retail Boston F. A. B. Lowe Prop COR Clinton First Streets Baggags Ween Ates Amos J. Walter Coe M. E. Heller Charles E. Bronson Office Asl Jefferson Street Ottawa Pike Charles E, Bronson Defiance,ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkeham Lynn Mass M. H. Davis B. A Prin. and Proy Toledo OHI Wesleyan University Conservatory of Music C. H. PA Ex- Lyne E University WM. H. Scott Local Normal College Notes Dyarman & CO Lo.uu Peterson's Block Wellman Clinton Str Hisnsting Block Harley’s Lion James Means Means &Co Lincoln St Hs Ibutton SHGAF Machinery Atmivi Scitates Free C.c.hampton Detroit,Mich Jno.f. Deatrick & Son Geo. P. Rowell & Co Newspaper Advertising Bureau Spruce St Ifei Horsfords Bamford Chemical Works Providence B. L Oil and Gas Notes Daoust & Mangus Bros Walter A. Wood Clinton Street Defiance, Oh1
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