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THURSDAY OCT 19 barney was a pleasant fellow but an easy mark for the gang. The people tire of easy going officials. Too many big red Ds crowd tax duplicates. The Democratic candidates for auditor and treasurer in Wood county withdrew because McLean led the ticket. Wispa's friends think he deserved a fair count. he was likely turned down for honesty and paying taxes. The first C L M Ry train carried a reporter. twisted rails suggested wreck risk with extra weight. The McLean silver club did not meet. Ansberry’s speech mocked free silver. W W Heater and Sam I Gruner, school examiners, in Hicksville throwing bouquets at J M Ainsworth. Boys care little for Joan. they chase Kern's fences and the horse with the French pedigree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney
W. W. Heater
Sam I. Gruner
Hicksville
J. M. Ainsworth
Joan
Kern
Democratic Party
Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Infirmary Director Candidate Pledges Budget Reform
The speaker accuses county infirmary directors of traveling to Columbus and living well at taxpayers’ expense. They pledge that B D Lintz will not repeat such charges if elected infirmary director, urging voters to support fiscal restraint and accountability.
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Columbus
B. D. Lintz
Wilson Is The Best Choice For County Prosecutor
W J Bryan warned old line Democrats in a recent speech that only a few would back Populists for national office. The piece argues Populism is not Democracy and urges electing M E Wilson as prosecuting attorney, claiming he will focus on the office and not seek higher office.
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W. J. Bryan
William
M. E. Wilson
Wilson
Baylis Nominated as Auditor Candidate by Republicans
Taxpayers need a man for auditor to curb the Dom Pauls in the commissioners office. W A Snider cannot handle it. Republicans name J L Baylis as capable choice. Democrats offer little beyond salaries and smiles to Bracket Bridge Co. Coin drafts strain the people’s treasury. Vote Baylis.
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Dom Pauls
Commissioners’ Office
W A Snider
J L Baylis
Bracket Bridge Co
Bay Lis
Republicans Name John A. Sarvis As Recorder Candidate
After a late convention the Democrats considered the county recorder post but failed to secure support from a large delegation. The Republicans nominated John A. Sarvis, described as a clean, sane businessman fit for the office and not a political trickster.
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County Recorder
Riley
Hunter
Kitchel
Smith
John A. Sarvis
County paths guarded with dead falls baiting tax dodgers
An unusual and terse verse of local intrigue describes sheep paths in the county protected by dead falls to deter tax dodgers. A cock partridge perched by a keep off grasa sign in the courthouse calf pastore and whistled “Bob White” until exhaustion, while the Ooms were thought to be dreaming about tax dodgers during this period.
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Court House
Bob White
Propaganda clash over wartime prosperity and labor demand
A pointed critique claims the nation, with factories running at capacity, laborers earning extra pay, and farmers thriving, is misrepresented by Democratic press which asserts a lack of prosperity amid high production and inflationary pressure.
Defiance figure visits Milford on political business
Hon. T. T. Ansberry of Defiance was in the city Monday and went to Milford on business. The note mentions M. E. Wilson as a potential prosecutor who would straighten things out there without frequent trips.
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T. T. Ansberry
Defiance
City
Milford
Hicksville
M. E. Wilson
County Treasurer Visits City Amid Tax Talk
C W Kerns, our next county treasurer and a host farmer, was in Jicks ville on Wednesday. A courthouse rumor claims he delays taxes until a red mark appears. locals counter that such a thing would never happen. The piece asserts national deficits are ended and credits Democratic blame for lingering prosperity concerns.
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C. W Kerns
Kerns
Jicksville
Question on Heater’s identity in county delegation row
A Democrat asks if W. W. Heater who would serve as deputy treasurer under Kerns if elected is the same Heater who opposed W. D. Hill at the convention that nominated David Meekison, described as the man with tremolo legs. The response: yes, he is the same person.
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W. W. Heater
Kerns
Defiance County
W. D. Hill
David Meekison
Bryan defeats Schamp in Nebraska race for congress
The Hickaville Index notes W J Bryan defeated Jerome Schamp in a Nebraska congressional district, acknowledging the district’s heavy Republican tilt. It questions political associations and remarks on prosperity, asking how Schamp and Bryan fared during their campaign.
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Hickaville Index
W J. Bryan
Jerome Schamp
Nebraska
Schamp
Bryan
Delaware Township Crisis Sparks Infamous Infirmary Director Swap
Delaware Township politics reeked of backroom deals as Zeno H. Hiller, a leading Democrat, was elbowed aside by the west end influence and moneyed interests who installed an infirmary director. The episode drew sharp comment on the county political scene and the rodeo of favors surrounding the selection.
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Delaware Township
Zeno H. Hiller
West End
Foxes
Malley
Kern
Hoss
Behringer’s City Campaign Move Sparks Debate
Farmers question why Charles Behringer quit a $3,000 yearly post to push a $1,000 county convention role. The piece suggests savvy political maneuvering explains choosing the lower paid post.
County convention victory credited to lieutenants and Behringer
The passage credits lieutenants like John Schneider for Behringer's county convention win. It notes Behringer supported Malley and Jake Davis but used savvy tactics to entrap rivals. It asserts Behringer’s election would secure county contracts, with John Schneider backing multiple contenders while aiming to favor his own position.
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John Schneider
Chas. Behringer
Malley
Jake Davis
Behringer
John
Davis
Era of Prosperity In Defiance Ohio Voices Support
In Defiance Ohio residents celebrate postwar prosperity as factories run full tilt and wages rise. They commend Turnbull's and Defiance Machine Works and note box company expansion, with idle days fading as the McKinley era boosts trade. Democrats are accused of cynicism for opposing the boom.
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Dence
Free Trade
Turnbull's
Defiance Machine Works
Defiance Box Co
Onur
The
Box Co
McKinley
Democracy and McLean clash over Defiance county race
The piece argues that Democratic leaders spurn McLean linked to trusts and tally sheet forgery, urging voters to back George K. Nash as the trusted alternative. It contrasts past free trade woes under Cleveland with current calls to preserve prosperity, while criticizing Bryan and Populist tactics. Also reports local donations for rural mail wagon procurement, noting three wagons costing $180 with $19.25 raised and urging further contributions.
City Board of Health Reports Actions at Special Session
A special meeting with all members adopted resolutions to extend and lower the Clinton street sewer outlet into the Maumee river and to declare a vault on lot 56 in Bronson's addition a nuisance to be abated. The sanitary policeman was ordered to close the Myerhoth well in East Defiance unless residents install pumps immediately. Six mild typhoid cases were noted, health rules to align with state law were to be submitted to the solicitor, and several cesspools were ordered filled before adjournment.
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Board of Health
Clinton Street
Maumee
Bronson
East Defiance
Myerhoth
Strees
Behringer's Tax Saga Questioned by Delegate
Delegates from Defiance recount claims on Behringer's $7,000 Coy land mortgage in Mark township. Behringer testified to no interest before the tax inquisitor, later swearing ownership and seeking claim adjustment. The convention rep calls for solid documents to prove town folk’s statements true.
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Eprtor Express
Behringer
A. Coy
Mark Township
No-To-Bac Tobacco Cure Ad Claims Life Boost
An advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a moral cure to quit tobacco easily and forever. It promises magnetism vigor and strength for men, with a money back guarantee and free booklet and sample from Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Ottawa Wedding Unites Miss Emma Fipp and Mr. Alphonso Preisendorfer
Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock the marriage was solemnized at the church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Ottawa. The couple were attended by Miss Mary Fipp and Miss Kahle with Messrs. Frenk and Adam Preisendorfer. After a reception for about fifty guests at the bride's home, the couple left for a honeymoon across Detroit Toledo Cleveland Niagara Falls and Buffalo. They will establish a home prepared by Mr Preisendorfer and are expected back next week. Local attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J M Preisendorfer and family Frank and Adam. Mr. and Mrs. P Weigerding. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Baker. C B Sampson. JC Diehl. Frank Wilhelm.
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J M Preisendorfer
Frank and
Adam
P Weigerding
Pete Baker
C B Sampson
JC Diehl
Frank Wilhelm
Brown Funeral for Mattie Brown at Evansport
The funeral service for Mattie Brown was held Friday at 10 AM at a ME church in Evansport with Rev G. May officiating. She wore a white gown from her graduation and lay in a couch casket of rose velvet. Episcopal choir music accompanied the service. pallbearers included Bert Wisda and others. Remains interred at Evansport cemetery. Attendees included local families and friends.
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Mattie Brown
Evansport
Grace Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church
Episcopal Choir
Messers
Bert Wisda
Harry Shelly
Claude Maxwell
Arthur Latchaw
Kim Rakestraw
John White
Dan Krotz
Bill Krotz
Charles Krotz
Karl Krotz
Donell
F. Shelly
John Foust
Anna Young
Grain-O The Drink To Replace Coffee For All Ages
A historic ad touts Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute that aids digestion and strengthens nerves. It claims Grain-O tastes like coffee when prepared properly, is not a stimulant, and suitable for children and adults. Priced about 15¢, 25¢, roughly four times coffee. Also advertises Cascarets Candy Cathartic with a money back guarantee if not cured.
Court action seeks land and alimony in Frager suit
Peter Frager sues S Frager in common pleas alleging a 1842 marriage in Defiance and a 40 acre Milford township parcel bought by the wife in 1857. He claims the deed to land later went through his son and to the wife in trust, and that he is now about 75, crippled, unsupported, and seeks the land decree or suitable alimony. He details years of hardship, infirmity, and separation efforts. Additional suits involve Mary E Claar and others against Wm. Dilworth over Hicksville factory and a village lot.
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Peter Frager
S Frager
Common Pleas
Self
Col
Lan Milford
Williams County
Visi Grandson
County Infirmary
Old Home
Winn & Hay
Mary E Claar
Wm. Dilworth
Hicksville
Hicksv
Autopsy Finds Enteroliths Causing Death
An autopsy on Miss Annette Hooker, conducted by Doctors Powell and Slocum, revealed death caused by enteroliths. Two large stones, walnut sized, blocked the intestines, one near the stomach and another two feet lower, with about a hundred smaller stones between them. The stones entirely blocked the bowels, leaving death as the result.
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Annette Hooker
W.S. Powell C. E. Slocum
How Are Your Kidneys Dr Hobbs’ Sparagus Pills Cure All
An old patent remedy ad promotes Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills as a cure for kidney ills and lists Sterling Remedy Chicago as a contact, boasting free offers and broad healing claims.
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Defiance Express
C. J. Thompson
Latty
Court Street
Ohto
Wood County
McLean
Wispa
Timothy T. Ansberry
Ohio
Grover Cleveland
Grover
Sesson
United States
Maine
California
Ernor
H. G. Baker
Nis
Cleveland
Jefferson
Jackson
Washington, D. C
Geo. K. Nash
Congress
Friends of
Route B
Petes
Elouns
Geiger
Highland
Anna Whitney
Lee Eee Nee
Sia
Lee
Boone
Myers
Anna Helfrick
Cornelia Lewis CO
Jesse Hall OG
Frank A Mann
Elmer
J A Traeger
Stone Elmer Moon
Jas
Brockelsby
Joe
Hiester
Adam Hiester
John Hiester
JJ Thieroff
Thieroff
John Hosllrich
Geo. Wirth Tebee
Kopp
G Troeger
G Troeger See Ee Reweses
Henry Ort
Eee
Erons
H Diemer
John Goller
Weer
Rene Wm. Derger
Eesseses
Geo
Schatz Geo. Ort CO Pcp
Schall Eee
Ease Ee
Henry Greenler
Jurs
Ottawa
Brown
Mable Baker
Mable
Carrie Meeks
Lake Michigan
Turnbull
C.C. C
Miss Hooker
Express
EAR R Buck & CO
Chicaco
I . Toehoes & Co
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