City Officials Named in Public Notice
City leaders listed include Mayor Samuel W. Rohn, Marshal William B. Etchen, Solicitor J. P. Cameron, Street Commissioner Elayers. Ward representatives are E. For driftich, V. P. Manpb., Tex Zer, Oskev Bauerk, and Join A. Dackus serving the first to fourth wards.
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Samuel W. Rohn
William Bb.etchen
J. Pb. Cameron
Elayers
Conrei
E. Fordrich
PI Man
Tex Zer
Oskvh Bauerk
A. Dackus
Republican Central Committee Meeting in Defiance Ohio
The newly elected Republican Central committee of Defiance county will meet at the Hotel Defiance in Defiance, Ohio on Saturday March 31, 1900 at 10 30 am to organize the committee select an executive committee and transact other business as may come before the meeting GW HELPMAN In See s LYNDE chairman
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Republican Central Committee
Defiance County
Hotel
Defiance
Ohio
GW Helpman
Morris of Defiance Seeks County Assessor Post
S W Morris of Defiance township runs for assessor in the precinct outside the city. supporters expect his election.
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S W Morris
Defiance Township
Reform for De Finance township urged by Capper
The county area calls for reforms in De fiance township with Geo Capper, the Republican candidate, conducting a thorough canvass. He urges votes to halt years of manipulation by a small group and to lead in reform efforts.
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Defiance
Geo. Capper
Local GOP splits over candidate and mayoral race
A man questions a drink poured into Wm Kirtley and details reveal a GOP factional split. The subject, once an alternate to the Republican National Convention, sought to overthrow the county organization, bolted the GOP ticket, and backs Joe Evans, the Democratic mayoral candidate.
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Wm Kirtley
Joe Evans
Mayor Election Debate Questions Business Ties
The text questions Joe Eans' mayoral bid as a business move and argues the mayoral office should not serve private gain. It praises Sam W Rohn, a trained lawyer and Defiance county bar member, as well suited to the role. It asks if there is any doubt about who should be mayor.
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Joe Eans
Smayor
Sam W Rohn
Defiance County
Kidney health tonic advertised by Sterling Remedy Co
An old advertisement touts a cure all kidney ills with Sam ple free and promotes Hobbs spar pilis as a remedy. It lists Sterling Remedy Co based in Chicago and New York with promotional claims typical of patent medicines.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago Et
N.Y
Water meter urged for Lambkin and coach
The Lambkin and the coach are advised to carry a water meter to avoid mixing up costs on Joey's campaign.
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Joey
Ambush Talk Rings Through Local Letter to Editor
A terse letter from a reader criticizing Mr. Malley for pursuing a worn out cause and dismissing color lines as irrelevant. The writer claims Malley will push ahead with his plan regardless of public opinion or other issues.
Express backs Sam W Rohn for mayor
The Express endorses Sam W Rohn for the mayor’s office citing broad public support and a projected large majority backing the bid.
Chairman Weigerding Faces Historic Democratic Logjam
Peter Weigerding, a busy city political leader, confronts one of the worst logjams in the Democratic party’s history in the city. The gridlock mirrors sharp intra party tensions and stalled initiatives.
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Peter Weigerding
Democratic Party
City council could gain Backus and Tenzer in election
The piece argues for clear headed conservative business men to lead the council and predicts the election of John A Backus and H B Tenzer.
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John A Backus
H B Tenzer
Evening Vets Target Mayor Dein Doerfer in Poker Row
A brief of the local paper accuses Mayor Dein Doerfer and the police of a political jab over poker players. The article hints at shifting control between the Vews domain and Ferold Ranch without clear resolution.
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Deindoerfer
Vews
Ferold Ranch
Democrats withhold polling data on city vote
Ward workers say Democrats will not disclose voting plans, stating it is their own business. The remark marks a rare lack of information from party members during the city poll.
Conservatives Pressure Democrats Bring Republicans Back
The city’s conservative Democrats urge changes this spring and call on Republicans to support their candidates. They warn Republicans to stay alert and bring back any member who wavs from party lines.
Coach Rejects Party Line As Alternating RNC Delegate
The coach declares he will vote as he pleases and cannot be downed as an alternate to the Republican National Convention. Judging his campaign spring path, McKinley would not be safe in his hands. The coach will not vote at Philadelphia.
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McKinley
Philadelphia
Campaign theater and quiet politics swap ward visits
The piece notes the Evening News harshly attacks Groselle and the $600 while Democratic forces move toward Rohn and Groselle. It describes Joey, the lambkin, and the coach traveling through wards singing a hymn about spring flowers, contrasting loud rhetoric with quiet campaigning.
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Evening
Groselle
Groselle Kop
Rohn
Joey
Lambkin
Fifth district Republicans forced choice disputed
In Defiance county the Fifth congressional convention allegedly imposed an unwanted alternate to the national convention. The outgoing alternative now campaigns for the Democratic mayoral candidate, with critics saying local Republicans know true blue members from half breeds and could run their own affairs.
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Fifth Congressional
Defiance County
Trial of Ed Johnson Delays Into Next Week Amid Shocking Testimony
The Johnson trial opened its second week with Dr. Hull testifying about Enos Rath’s fatal head wounds as witnesses describe a pre dawn murder scene near the Swilley house. Local residents and lawmen recount suspects and routes, while court actions indicate a lengthy, contested case.
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Sharp
Hull
Hicksville
Swilley House
Enos Bath
Rath
Enos Rath
Billy
K V Haymaker
Ed. Johnson
Henry Moneau
Enos
H F. Toteran
Antwerp
Mickeville
Bricker
Antwerp Pike
Spencerville Road
Lavey
David Zuber
Zuber
J P Ejiser
Defiance County
Frank Zater
Mr. Ansberry
Bricker and Wires
Johnson
Rombaugh
Ed Johnson
Zaber
Shannon
Opera House
Rumbaugh
Hicksville Road
Geo. Clause
F Enos
Mgr. Terwiliger
Campbell buy on Jackson street signals move
John L Campbell is reported to have bought the P M Crago place on Jackson street and will soon occupy it, prompting W Campbell to move from the W Campbell place to John L Campbell’s property. Johanna Bergman died at her son Charles Bergman’s residence at age 91. funeral planned at Lutheran church. Charles Stailey left for North Carolina to visit his brother. A large number attended court in Defiance last week for the special venire jury summons.
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Ed Johnson
Howard Johnson
Edward
Mary Ann Connelly
Hicksville
Spencerville Road
Arthur Street
Lavey
Sarah Wires
Enos Rath
Vina Moore
Wm Bricker
Wires
Rath
Edward Johnson
K V Haymaker
Frank Zuber
Zuber
M. Donnelly
Napoleon
Donnelly
John L Campbell
P M Crago Place
Jackson Street
W Campbell
Amelia Donze
Williame County
Ameri
America
Charles Stailey
North Carolina
Wm. Stailey
Pleasant Bend Obituary Notices and Local Health Update
Mrs Callie Setzer dies after long illness aged about 88. She was born in Henry county and married Charles Horning, leaving three children. later married Mr Setzer and had two more children. Funeral held at home with burial near New Bavaria. John Beyelhymer contracted smallpox, the sole town case.
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Callie Setzer
O Rudolph
Sophia Dickman
Henry County
T Chas. Horning
Setzer
Wm. Dickman
New Bavaria
John Beyelhymer
American Poultry Mixture touted as cure for cholera in fowl
An advertisement warns of cholera in poultry and extols the American Poultry Mixture as a universal cure. It claims dramatic losses in the industry and promises relief with guaranteed results, offering a sample box for one dollar if local druggists do not stock it.
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American Mfg
Terre Haute
Ind
Traveling Pain Aids Rheumatism With Drummond Remedies
A 19th century advertisement extols Drummond's Lightning Remedies for rheumatism describing the disease as traveling pain that shifts through the body. It claims universal attack from multiple points and urges readers to contact the Drummond Medicine Co. in New York or request agent opportunities.
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Drummond Medicine Co
New York
Tourist Rates On Sale To Southern And Western Points
Rates for winter travel are now available via the C. H. and D. Ry to southern and western destinations. Very low round trip fares with flexible routes and extended return limits. Contact a local C. H. and D. agent to choose a route for a winter trip. Cincinnati, Ohio.
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D. G. EpwarRps
Cincinnati
Nettie Belau MD Physician and Surgeon in Defiance
Dr Nettie A Belau based in Defiance Ohio offers specialty in diseases of women. Office at 400 Clinton Street second floor entrance via Myers' dental parlors stairway. Phones.
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Clinton Street
Myers’ Dental
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Defiance Express
Gatty
Court Street
Ohio Daily and
Congress
Frederick L, Hay
Asaensor
Jacob Smith
John J. Sohn
Kare - Ee
Republican Committee
Lynde
the Express
Interes
Mony
Geo. Crange
Biakslee
Williams County
Lief
New Haven
Ft. Wayne
Emma Ramor
Jesse Lane
Jos. Barnatt
Della Davison
Cass County
Mich
Maumee River Bridge
Hicksville Pike
Driscoll
Wooderson
van Wert
John Davicon
W D Hill
Dodson
Toledo
Paulding
Michigan
Bellis
Auaway
Geo. Bates
Hugher
Jacob Williams
Keeser
James Keeser
Witnes
Sim Hammil
Mins&L’s Drug Store
Washington Township
Pleasant Bend
Discovery
Nettie A. Belau, MD
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