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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1899
Page
4
A brief subscription notice notes payment status with a Thursday date in October and amounts of 1.00 and 1.50 dollars. The text references Mall Pos paid and indicates a small two-tier price for the period.
The ticket names George K. Nash of Franklin for Governor John A. Well of Hamilton for Lieutenant Governor W. Z. Davis of Marion for Judge Supreme Court John M. Sheets of Calc Ottawa for Attorney General I B Cameron of Columbiana for State Treasurer W D Guilbert of Noble for State Auditor Frank A Huffman of Van Wert for Board of Public Works
County ticket lists Representative W. C. Burke Auditor J. L. Baylis Treasurer George Wilhelm Clerk of Clerks John H. Iferd Jr Probate Judge C. C. Widow Recorder John Ave Prosecuting Attorney F. O. Wilson Commissioner Lintz Infirmary Directt 1). Lintz.
Delaware A B Mason Defiance S M Shirley First Ward L F E Beardsley Second Ward Peter Kettenring Third Ward John W Tate Fourth Ward A Viers Farmer O A Rice Hicksville W H Getrost Highland U 8 Blue Milford E O Stone Mark C 8 Elder Noble Jacob Dickman Richland Robert Davis Tiffin F W Kellermire Washington B F Bostater
The Republicans of Ohio feel hopeful of a statewide victory, with a large majority expected. McLean is repudiated by his own party as a political assassin while Democrats denounce him as a monster in Defiance county. The article urges Republicans to mobilize support for the entire ticket and notes cross-party backing to maintain prosperity and reform in county affairs, ending with Adams township’s sharpened attack on the Wisdas.
In the convention coverage readers learned of a controversy surrounding a so called Kerns boss deal. Party leaders denied any improper influence claiming the matter was misrepresented by critics.
Leading Democrats argue the delegates with the largest purses produced the convention winners. They contend financial influence shaped the late Democratic gathering and favored those with greater resources.
Local Democrats maintain that Boodie held sway in the city’s political scene during the late twenty century era. The claim suggests strong influence over party decisions and leadership dynamics.
A Hamilton Saturday Democratic gathering drew little attention and is described as a frost. It contrasts with the expected turnout and impact McLean will face in the November election.
The text claims Behringer’s election would award all valuable county contracts to the Second ward, alleging this influenced the defeat of Malley and Davis. It reflects political maneuvering and ward-based favoritism as a factor in the election outcome.
Prohibitionists Populists and gold bugs captured the top prize at the late Democratic convention. The old line faction, loyal to the party in past contests, was left out in the cold.
Some Second ward Democrats explain why Jack Malley and Jacob Davis were slaughtered. They say the leading ward Democrats opposed them, a stance that Jack and Jake now understand.
After failing to secure a Democratic nomination and turning Populist, Kerrs denounced rivals until A. J. Carpenter and other Populist leaders silenced him. He is now the Democratic candidate for treasurer.
Liquor interests seemed influential at the convention but Behringer and Airesworth struck a deal that sidelined wet goods factions. The gold bag and prohibition wings of the Democratic party hold considerable heft, outweighing brewery and saloon influence and leaving rivals unable to trade on.
County commissioners, paid $1000 yearly, consider one bill ordered by the court of common pleas. They refuse payment for the sheriff's proclamation as they were not consulted. They urge the board to study the law and use their time better.
President William McKinley will pass through the city at 5 45 PM Thursday on a special train en route to Chicago. Cabinet members accompany him and a brief address is expected. There will be no formal reception, aside from a possible presentation to the people at the depot.
Report from St Johns M E Sunday school Tiffin township for the quarter ending September 24 1899. Attendance averaged 105 with 128 on the roll. Officers 10 teachers 11 scholars 13.68 collected 12.82 in treasury. List of those present every Sunday includes Fred Scharff J B Stock Flora Craine Harry Scharff Benj Stock Reuben Wisler Walter Linebrink Emma Stock Minnie Schultz Ora Peterson Willie Peterson Edith Linebrink Mary Stock Alma Peterson Lilly Schultz Jessie Wisler Ed Stock Ed Schultz Charley Gans Miller Henry Tittle Ea Peterson Lizzie Craine Sarah Stever B H Keller Meier Wm Peterson Jessie Peterson JOHN B Sock BERTHA STEVER Secy Supt.
The city council meeting led by President Groselle featured sharp clashes over bids for Holgate Ave and a street railway franchise. The body debated rulings, adjournment moves, and bids amid a crowded chamber, with residents reacting as officials faced accusations of favoritism and procedural disputes.
The twenty fourth annual meeting of the old settlers was held in Hicks ville on September 27 1899 due to cool weather. President Amos Farlow opened at 1 30 with opening remarks and an invocation by Rev. E Spangler. The secretary read and adopted the annual report noting 36 pioneer deaths. A nominating committee for officers for three years was named. Alex Comparette read a paper on early history noting arrival 51 years ago and tracing from Fort Wayne to Defiance along the St Joseph river.
Col umbus reports allege Democratic Governor candidate McLean ceased voting in Ohio for ten years after leaving the state. Records show limited voting in Cincinnati from 1896 to 1897 and 1899, with multiple registrations but irregular participation, casting doubt on his loyalty to Ohio. The claim notes he left Ohio plans to not consider it his home and suggests voting history aligns with that intent.
The group debated shifting the membership date to 1836 or earlier with a plan to set the current date at 1850 or earlier. A vote was postponed to next year and a motion was made to meet on the last Thursday in August in a future year.
The committee reported officers for three years: President Amos Farlow vice president N B Hall secretary E O Stone and executive members Nelson Stone Wm Price Albert Wentworth Stewart Wartenbee and J A Sheffield. Remarks by A Farlow and others recount early settlement years with speakers Strong Champion Langdon Sheffield and Brice Hilton. Ten audience members present.
Mr. Sheffield asked if the society has a historian. the answer was no. George K. Otis inquired about the first persons buried nearby. The discussion covered early local events. Benediction by Rev. Troub. Adjourned to meet on the last Thursday in August next year. E O Stone, Secretary.
Milford Township reports a horse theft from Will Hofler in Cicero and a wheat theft by Roy Young from Will Glawe near Edgerton. Young was captured in Garrett, Indiana and is jailed in Defiance. Andrew Eck underwent amputation of his right index finger after earlier loss of his left hand. Maud and Frank Squire of Logan attend school at Farmer.
The Republican executive committee certified C C Biglow of Farmer as nominee for probate judge to fill Judge F L Hay's vacancy. Biglow, a leading county educator, is portrayed as a sterling Republican likely to make a notable record. The party urges united support and notes many Democrats may also back him.
City residents report the McLean Free Silver club in dire shape and likely to fail. Last Wednesday judges J H Hockman and T T Ansberry spoke passionately but drew no audience. A Jones automobile wagon was seen on the street, fueling talk that supporters pursued it. W D Hill regrets not backing his protégé, warning the group’s possible demise. Meanwhile social notices list Mrs E P Harley hosting Mr E P Hooker and daughter Annette, with Mr and Mrs C Ferguson and Mrs Spreckewald and daughter Anna of Los Angeles at 6 pm Tuesday. Dr J J Burns hosted a small, informal gathering Tuesday evening for Dr and Mrs Sheldon of Kelly’s Island.
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