Defiance county voters urged to back Hosler for auditor
The Defiance Democrat argues E. E. Hall as auditor candidate reflects taxation issues and urges voters to consider integrity and responsibility, citing a Delinquent $3 instance during nomination and urging party unity to elect Hosler who will guard taxpayers' interests.
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Defiance County
E. E. Hall
Defiance Democrat
Tom Johnson
Court House
Hall
Hosler
Tax less Ticket Gains Real-World Relevance
An item or policy shortens costs or fees associated with official passes or admissions. The reform aims to reduce barrier charges while preserving function and accessibility for public services or events.
Cheap Skates In Defiance Tax Shame
An editorial attacks the Defiance Democrat owner and editor for failing to pay county taxes while profiting from tax money. It accuses the newspaper of tax dodging and supporting biased candidates, noting the editor owns no local property and is not a taxpayer in Defiance County.
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Defiance Democrat
Crescent News
Findlay Courier
Fremont Messenger
Defiance County
Ottawa County
Defiance
A. L. Brougheton
Minneapolis
Knapp
Shaw Runs Again for Probate Judge
Taxazes T. Shaw remains a candidate in the probate judge race, continuing to seek the position amid ongoing election activity.
Deserves Success for Craine and Baker in Probate Race
The piece endorses Republican John J. Craine for clerk of the courts and Abraham Baker for probate judge. Craine is praised for his clean record and fitness beyond lawyers. Baker, a North Richland native, teaches, farms, and previously worked in Washington, D.C. He is urged for probate judge, with notice of his qualifications and family.
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John J. Craine
Clerk of the Courts
Taxpayer plea on delinquent personal taxes in Defiance wards
A speaker denounces over eight thousand dollars in delinquent personal taxes across Defiance four wards on the last 1901 return. He claims twelve to fifteen thousand dollars yearly is given away to favorites and urges voters to clean out the courthouse to end the pattern.
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Defiance
This Sweet Contentment Aims at Stomach Liver Kidneys
An optimistic health ad claims life force tonics keep bowels open and liver and kidneys active. It touts Dr Strong’s Life Force with gentle action and promises safe results. Available for twenty five ewats at Minsell's Drug Store.
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Dr. Strong
Minsell’s
Picked as Prize Winners Republicans in county ticket
A 1902 Express feature profiles several Republican county-ticket candidates. It praises J E Hosler for auditor. Henry Knowlton Reynolds for recorder. W E Hire for sheriff. James Homer Shulters for county commissioner. and William L McConnell for prosecuting attorney, urging voters to support clean, capable leaders on Election Day.
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Court House
Fast Defiance
Defiance County
Mr. Shulters
James Homer Shulters
J Elias Hosler Nominated for County Auditor Post
The piece endorses J Elias Hosler of Sherwood as a capable county auditor candidate. Born January 17 1868 in Seneca County he moved to Mark Township Defiance County and later to Sherwood after teaching and studying civil engineering at Ohio Normal University Ada.
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Hosler
Sherwood
J. E. Hosler
J. Elias Hosler
Mr. Hosler
Seneca County
Mark Township
Defiance County
Ohio Normal University
Ada
Homer Shutters
Genessee County
N. Y
Fulton County
South Richland Township
Mark
B. & O. Railway
Michigan
Michigan & Ohio R. R
Security Building & Loan Co Expands Loan Offerings
The Security Building and Loan Company reports increased lending with loans available at any time and partial payments allowed. Funds are described as plentiful and loans are closed promptly at the office next door.
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The
Security Building & Loan Co
Hire Named as Sheriff A Leading Mark Center Merchant
The Republican ticket presents William Elmer Hire a self made Mark Center merchant born in 1864 Illinois who built a large general store hay market and a 50 acre farm. John Martin Smith from Highland township is nominated infirmary director. his long service in county offices marks him as fit and capable. William L McConnell is the Republican nominee for prosecuting attorney with a long career in teaching farming and local offices.
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Mark Center
Hire
W. E. Hire
William Elmer Hire
Marshall County
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van Wert
George Holston
J. A. Hire
Mr. Hire
Sas Pegs
Sheng
John Martin Smith
Highland Township
Mr Smith
Wayne County
Ohio
Stark County
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Indiana
Malixsa Smithley
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Board of Education
Highland
Board of County Visitors
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Squire John Martin Smith
William L. M’connell
William L. McConnell
Hicksville
Plush slippers and taxes spark auditor race in Defiance
The Defiance Democrat endorses E. K. Hall for county auditor praising tax fairness and frugal conduct. The piece mocks rival Hosler, joke about plush slippers and attire, and urges voters to elect a tax responsible official amid courthouse talk.
John J. Craine Nominated for Defiance County Clerk
The Defiance county Republicans nominate John J. Craine of Tiffin township for county clerk. The piece urges selecting men of ability and honesty for the office and notes Craine’s birth in Monroe.
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Express
Defiance County
John J. Craine
Tiffin Township
Mr. Craine
Monroe
Vote for John J. Craine for county clerk
A Defiance county farmer from Tiffin township, John J. Craine is praised as a qualified, honest, and upright candidate for county clerk. The endorsement emphasizes his broad respect across parties and predicts broad support after a county wide canvass.
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Craine
Tiffin Township
Defiance County
John J. Craine
Defiance County Republicans Nominate James Shult ers
The county commissioners office is the gateway to the people’s treasury. The Republicans nominate James for the position, arguing honesty sobriety sound judgment and business ability are needed to spare taxpayers from prolonged affliction.
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Defiance County
James
Defiance County Clerks Race Sparks Public Outcry
The piece attacks a county office dispute over alleged overcharging for stationery and a suspected book purchase scheme. It criticizes William Schmaltz for criticizing the alleged “combine” and urges voters to choose candidates based on records, endorsing Mr. Craine and opposing Mr. Gleason amid party tensions.
Ed Hall’s Career Featured as Turning Point
The line suggests Ed Hall may have exhausted his resources or opportunities, signaling a pivotal moment in his career. Context indicates a decisive effort or performance whose outcome could define his future trajectory.
Graft Suspected At August Democratic County Convention
The August 29 county convention shows alleged graft among delegates. Observers say a taxless ticket was nominated and that nominations now hinge on paying or securing backing, leaving a poorer candidate with slim chances unless a price is paid.
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Defiance County
Burt's Big Bazaar Glove and Mit Ten Sale
A local retailer promotes gloves and mittens at Burt's Big Bazaar. The ad urges customers to save money by buying durable hand coverings now.
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Burt’s Big Bazaar
Sar Taxless Hall to Taxless Roll Dear brother I ll pull you through
A fragmentary note appears to show a taunting message reading Dear brother I ll pull you through and references to Sar Taxless Hall and a roll. The text hints at a threatening exchange or gangland style exhortation. The readable pieces suggest personal conflict and coercive language.
Republican County Ticket Promoted as Sound and Tax-Paid
The candidates on the Republican county ticket are described as physically and morally sound. They are claimed to be free from the big green disease and their taxes are paid.
Taxless Hall as auditor adviser for Charley Behringer
The brief asks whether Taxless Hall, if elected auditor by accident, would serve as a safe adviser for Charley Behringer or vanish like other commissioners who have disappeared. It contrasts potential reliability with rumored disappearances.
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Hall
Charley Behringer
Charley
No politics in the Democrat era says critic
A sharply worded critique accuses the Democratic scene of slush and penny-a-line insinuations aimed at a noncandidate, claiming the public discourse is unfair and performative.
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Democrat
1901 Delaware Township Tax Delinquent Listed
The county treasurer’s office shows D. Oplenlander listed as delinquent in the Delaware township duplicate edition. readers urged to verify by consulting page 40 line 3.
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Delaware Township
D. Oplenlander
Edward’s strange balance with hat boots and toy balloon
Old residents of Tiffin describe Edward as misbalancing a 5 percent hat against an 11 numbered boot, joking that if detached from his feet his light top piece could carry him upward like a toy balloon.
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Tiffin
Edward
Free Methodists Woman’s Missionary Meeting Set
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Free Methodist church at Brunersburg will meet at Mrs. G. N. Lehman's home on the first Wednesday in November at 2 30 p.m. Rev. C. W. Smith will speak on missionary work. Public invited.
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Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Brunersburg
Free Methodist Church
G. N. Lehman
C. W. Smith
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