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Newspaper
Ashtabula Telegraph
Location
Ashtabula, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1878
Page
3
An Ar Thurber & Co advertisement from Ashtabula promotes grade carbolic acid liquid and carbolic disinfecting powder for disinfecting sewers drains privies and arresting vermin.
The issue lists upcoming county meetings and elections with candidate notes for sheriff clerk and clerk of court, nearby fairs in Trumbull and Orwell, temperance and music events at the Opera House, and local business reopenings. Reports mention bridge hazards on Lakestreet, tobacco and berry harvests, trotting races, and civic announcements from Saybrook Jefferson and Austleburg.
Local items note visits and returns of residents including Landion Heransa and H Serage. A temperance lecture is planned at Rev. Peet's church in Unionville. Reports cover train wreck injuries to Tatsdey and a large August encampment plan by Ashtabula Light Artillery. The Normal Music School concert at the Opera House is highlighted with noted performers and low admission. Garfield harbor funding details show Garfield’s efforts before Congress and Senate to secure $12 000 for pier extensions.
Real estate transfers list numerous party names and parcel details for week ending July 27 1878. Transfers include Aswrantia D B Beckwith to Albert Beckwith and W Richards to Karl Weidman. Craytor to Loomis and Craytor. Webber to George DeWolf. Pickett family to Stillman and others. Irons to Warren. Drake to Randall. Bishop to Julieta Carey. Sally Bughee to Leandar Lyons. Acreage quantities and prices vary.
A fragmentary item details harbor activity at Ashtabula with ships unloading cargo and price notes for coal freights from Ashtabstal to Lake Michigan ports. It honors Patrick M. Casey, longtime Lake Shore Company employee, noting his death and funeral. The Cleveland races at the time are described with horses such as Richard and Kansas Chief, and the performance of Rarus in the trotting event is highlighted with remarks on speed and placements.
From Our Exchanges reports shifty items from Ash tabula including burglaries at Davidson clothing store and Harrow's hardware store plus fish catches and court fines. Ads promote Ridell's Store Beaver County goods and flour New Era and Doo Jey's Yeast Powder along with Hall shingle and various toiletries and a Beavor College music program note.
A Denver to Golden City rail trip describes narrow gauge lines, dramatic canyons, and a visit to the Black Hawk reduction works and Tall Moss mine. Observers detail ore processing, melting, and the extraction of gold and other metals, plus a tour of Central City and local hotels.
The county news notes rising oil excitement as Pennsylvanias oil parties plan to sink a well on Rock Creek creek flats. A prior well nearby was abandoned, but renewed effort may yield results. The county normal event reflects earnest student and teacher activity.
In Kingsville two Williams Bros cases, including the verdict against Julius Welton, were disposed of with Welton's case on appeal. Foregone conclusions and forged name transfer questions marked the lengthy jury work. Local updates note Frank Gee’s illness and churchman Rev. Dudley delivering practical sermons.
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