Kerns Faulted as County Treasurer Candidate
A farmer from Farmer township recounts buying hardware and paints from C. W. Kerns of Ney. He says Kerns did not have a proper account and that Kerns kept no store books, charging goods on a book at home. The farmer asserts Kerns is careless and unfit for county treasurer. Dave Hill praises a strong speech while the paper notes opposition to Andy Sauer and questions support for free silver Democrats.
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C. W. Kerns
Bern
Ney
Kerns
Geo. Woode
Kerns Fay
Williams
Defiance County
Affidavit Shortage Delays Tax Record Clarifications
The Evening News reports a gap of two to three days without any tax affidavits. No affidavits have been furnished from ex-Treasurer Barney explaining why taxes appear marked paid on the general tax duplicates in the treasurer’s office.
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Evening News
Barney
Behringer and Kerns Campaign Lied Claims Debated
In county politics candidates admit Express published Behringer and Kerns records. Ainsworth looked at court records in town. Behringer supporters trumpet charges as lies while critics warn voters of dangers at the courthouse and tax office. Winn denies offered payoff. editor urged affidavits.
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The
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Kerns
Behringer
Court House
Ainsworth
Deindoerfer
Harris
Shaw
Tax Rate Notice for Defiance County Ohio 1899 Mills
Defiance County Ohio tax notice states the 1899 rate per dollar of property value with a detailed table of mills by township and town. Auditor I. W. A. Snider confirms the copy reflects the tax levies for each listed purpose.
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John Wisda
Defiance County
Ohio
Salco
I. W. A. Snider
Clerk Enech Iferd Stands Up to Political Bosses
Enech John H. Iferd Jr, clerk of the court, defies Democratic bosses by running his office without dictation. He refuses to duck his head to their pressure and insists on independent administration.
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Enech
John H. Iferd, Jr
Defiance County Democrats Split Over Bebringer Allegations
The Defiance county Democrats blame Bebringer for tax dodging and falsifying claims but backtracked upon learning he opposed free silver and fought W J Bryan, triggering public outrage and a surge of anger.
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Defiance County
Bebringer
W. J. Bryan
Behringer withholds support amid tax dodger contention
Behringer would not back Bryan fearing a fifty cent dollar demand for the Coy mortgage, swearing before the tax inquisitor he did not own. Behringer and Kerns, labeled Populists by foes, draw Democratic bosses' eye while others face the sand for themselves.
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Behringer
Bryan
Barney’s bondsmen sued as bank judgment closes store
Geo K Otson notes he visited Mr Barney to learn truth. Barney’s bondsmen owed several thousand to First National bank of Bryan. The bank obtained a judgment against the bondsmen and Sheriff John P Eiser closed Mr Norway’s store at Farmer Center to satisfy it.
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Geo. K. Ots
Democratic rancor and rivalries in Defiance area politics
The piece notes intra party clashes during a Highland township commission race with W L Hill labeled a government pauper for Civil War service, and attacks on John O Fisher. It questions Jones votes in Defiance county and condemns support for Jones while praising Judge Nash and McKinley era prosperity amid boss tensions surrounding McLean and Bryan visit.
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W. L. Hill
Highland Township
Hill
Friends of
Behringer
John O. Fisher
Jones
Defiance County
Judge Nash
Nash
McKinley
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