Political slate lists state officers and judges names
The document names Governor George K. Nash and Lieutenant Governor John A Caldwell. It lists Supreme Court Judge W Z Davis, Attorney General John M Sheets, State Treasurer I B Cameron, State Auditor W K Guilbert, and Board of Public Works Frank A Huffman among others from various counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Nash
Franklin
John A. Caldwell
Hamilton
W. Z. Davis
Marion
Jonn M. Sheets
Ottawa
I. B. Cameron
Columbiana
W. K. Guilbert
Noble
Board of Public Works
Frank A Huffman
van Wert
Defiance County Commissioners Under Scrutiny Again
Judge Hubbard voided a private contract between the Defiance county commissioners and the Brackett Bridge Company for bridge repairs. The decision declared the agreement void and the injunction perpetual, citing multiple legal violations. Citizens grow aware of alleged improper methods and call for taxpayer safeguards amid ongoing disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Court of Common Pleas
T. T. Ansberry
Brackett Bridge Company
Hubbard
Brunersburg
Hall Farm
Tiffin Township
Grover Cleveland
Republican Rally Urges Foraker Hanna Nash Ticket
The Express backs the Republican party over factions and urges Defiance voters to rally to the standard, arguing prosperity under Republican rule since 1896 and warning against Democratic times. It notes relief committees helped prevent starvation during Democratic rule and stresses repudiation of competing campaigns.
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the Express
Foraker
Hanna
Judge Nash
The
Express
Republican Party
Defiance
Democratic Times
Evansport seeks county aid to gravel two mile road
Evansport residents urge the Defiance county commissioners to fund gravel for a two mile road from the Holgate pike to the county line. They offer to haul from Adams township pits free if paid for, while Williams county and Springfield township may share costs. The Express condemns the commissioners for inaction and favoritism toward city interests.
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Evansport
Adams Township
Williams County
Springfield Township
Evening News
the Express
Holgate Pike
Defiance County
Defiance
Defiance City
Milford Township
Board of County Commissioners
Brackett Bridge Company
Itching piles cure urged with Dean's Ointment claim
An advertisement asserts that itching piles are curable with Dean's Ointment offering instant relief and permanent cure. It markets the product at drug stores for 50 cents.
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Dean
Change Re Rural Route A Controversy Maintains Old Path
Disputed rural route change near Evansport is debated over mud roads passability and county support. Advocates for the old Evansport link argue better year round access and local petitions, while officials note potential longer travel and uncertain graveling. Postmaster C. J. Thompson confirms no route change.
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Bond Bridge
Evansport Road
Town House
New Hall Bridge
Tiffin River
Evansport
New Hall Road
Hall Bridge
Tiffin
Holgate Pike
Defiance County
Defiance
C. J. Thompson
P. M
Suit by W N Kibble Against Farmer Mutual Appealed
W N Kibble of Tiffin township appeals to the Common Pleas Court against Farmer Township Mutual seeking 5000 for house loss after a fire. The insurer argues improper notice. Kibble notified the agent the day after the fire, then waited over two months before written notice. The company says personal director notification is required. The case notes the loss was honest and the mutual is farmers’ protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Township Mutual
W N Kibble
Tiffin Township
Common Pleas Court
Ten Thousand Smiles and the 68th Ohio at Camp Latty
A reminiscence of the 68th Ohio Volunteer Infantry formed in 1861 under Governor Dennison. Describes recruitment rivalries in northwestern Ohio, arrival at Camp Latty near Napoleon, field life, tents, rations, and early discipline under Col Steadman and Major Snook. Highlights soldiers' hardy backgrounds and sharp shooting in later campaigns.
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68Th Ohio Infantry
68Th Regiment of
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Ohio
Lincoln
Henry
Fulton
Wood
Defiance
Paulding
Williams
Lucas
Sandusky
68Th
Pioneer
Williams County
Robert Masters
Hillsdale
County Mich
Wm. Dennison
S. H. Steadman
Napoleon Ohio
R. K. Scott
Napoleon
Henry County
Dennison
Lima
Toledo
Steadman
Maj
Scott
Columbus Ohio
68Th Ohio
1 Sth
Camp Latty
Brubaker
A. Latty
Paulding County
Common Pleas Court
Latty
Maumee River
Samuel
Co. Scott
Snook
Welles
Republic
Vicksburg
Atlanta
Uncle Sam’s
The
Union
One Case Settled and New Suit Filed in Court
In the case of J OC Ryan versus G H Huber et al the jury awarded the plaintiff 236 60 dollars. Helen C Taylor filed suit against Caroline Wrede et al seeking foreclosure of a mortgage.
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Helen C Taylor
Caroline Wrede Et al
Defiance Letter List for Week Ending June 20 1899
The Defiance Paper Box Co. and individuals Defiance, Olga area list the week ending June 20 1899. Names include Morris Ellis, William R Kilgore, A E Norris, A D Roach, Will Slaughter, CF Wells.
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Defiance
Olga
Defiance Paper Box Co
Ellis
Morris Kilgore
William R Norris
A E Roach
A D Slaughter
Will Wells
Rural Free Mail Delivery Starts July 5 1899
Notice to the public that rural free mail delivery begins on Wednesday July 5 1899 due to a Sunday and a legal holiday between the 1st and 5th. C J Thompson signs the notice on behalf of the department in Washington.
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Department At
Washington
C J Thompson, i Es
Liquor Dealers Pay Dow Tax To County Treasur
A list of county liquor dealers who paid the Dow tax is printed. Names include C M Behringer John Clemens Cincinnati Liquor Co George Daoust Mark Center Napoleon Cunningham Com pany & Roll John Duseberg James Flannagan Ben Grosellin Barbara Goldnetz Hughes Seibel Wm E Heller August C Holzer Sherwood John Hepler Jr D W King Frank Kahl Wm Kesselmeyer Edward Keisner James Lafountaine E C Lynde John B Laken L M Looker A J Maag W L Myers & Co Jos A Reigle Michael Rigney Michael Streit Nick Sinnes Schlembach Bros Mrs Ellen Starr John Smith George BSly J Wiamer & Sons Michael Zigler. Revenue totals 5950 with 3 tenths to state 2 tenths to infirmary fund 5 tenths to police and municipal funds.
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Dow
C M Behringer
John Clemens
Cincinnati Liquor Co
Gorge Daoust
Mark Center
Napoleon Cunningham
Company & Roll
John Duseberg
James Flannagan
Ben Grosellin
Barbara Goldnetz
Hughes & Seibel
Wm. E Heller
August C Holzer
Sherwood
John Hepler Jr
D W King
Frank Kahl
Wm. Kesselmeyer
Edward Keisner
James Lafountaine
E C Lynde
John B Laken
L M Looker
A J Maag
L Myers & Co
Jos
A Reigle
Michael Rigney
Michael Streit
Nick Sinnes
Schlembach Bros
Ellen Starr
John Smith
George Bsly
J Wiamer
NEW CARDINALS AND BISHOPS NAMED AT ROME CONSISTORY
The pope held a Rome consistory on Monday naming eleven cardinals and several bishops. Notable attendees included Mgr. Blenk of Porto Rico and Mgr. Aguilar of Santiago de Cuba as the church moves toward unity.
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Rome
Mgr. Blenk
Porto Rico
Mgr. Aguilar
Santiago de Cuba
Union of Churches
Mer
Joseph Francica-Nava di Bontife
Madrid
Goeritz
Austria Hungary
Toulouse
France
Pleasant Bend excursion to Chicago noted by residents
The Pleasant Bend group enjoyed a trip to Chicago last week and a Monday evening show entertained locals. Mrs Ed Wolf and Miss Edmund Rettig from Napoleon visited relatives and then traveled to Hamlet before returning home. A daughter weighing seven pounds was born Thursday evening to Mr and Mrs Charles Moses.
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Pleasant Bend
Ed. Wolf
Edmund Rettig
Napoleon
Hamlet
Chas. Moses
Also Mentioned on This Page
Defiance Express
Patty
Court Street
Ohio Daily and Weekly
Mall Pas
Defance
Postoffice
Third Ward
John Deindoerfer
North Side
Sulit
Farmer Mutual
M. B. Loop
Fremont
James G. Haly
21St
14Th Ohio
63Rd
Sixty-Eighth
Sibley
Knights
Casey
Winnow Saades
Minsel’s Drug Store
C. J. Thompson, P. M
NEW Cardinals
Pope Leo
Chicago
G. Kuan Lumber
Perry Street
Kine, Backus & Co
Clinton St
Defiance, O
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