Thurber & Co Restore Old Quarters After Fire
We occupy our refitted quarters with a large stock and many inducements for all needing drugs medicines stationery. A few diaries bargains remain. Call and see us at A. R. Thurber & Co.
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Newspaper
Ashtabula Telegraph
Location
Ashtabula, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1879
Page
3
Local News Briefs Highlight Town Actions and Events
Town council to meet next Wednesday evening for regular business. L W Smith of the Ashtabals Store departed for New York. Pittsburgh and Lake Erie trains enhance express service aiding travel. Building lots for sale and a busy season for local enterprises reported. A temperance hall fundraiser at Harbor supported St Michael’s Memorial Mission Sunday School with receipts of 33 dollars.
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Saybrnk
L. W. Smith
Ashtatals
New York
Pittsburgh
Lake Erie
Stouchon Allen
Erie
W. A. Telegraph
Ford Broa
Sterdiee
Temperance Hall
Bennilt of
St. Mi
Memorial Mission
Centre ‘Street
Ber
Trains Redesign Pittsburg & Lake Erie Timetable
New timetable issued by Agent Spromg of the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie marks changes in arrivals and departures for key trains to and from Ashtabula. Old Franklin Division trains shift to 6 45 p.m. a 6 05 a.m. freight, with several passenger services adjusting schedules and one no longer stopping at Centre Street. Projections note improved future speeds once the Youngstown Pittsburgh route is optimized.
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Ashtabals
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Youngstown
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Ashisbula
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Pittelarg
S&l
Awkiauula
Ashtabnele
Pittburgh
Ashtabule
Jefferson
Thre Ital
Orne Pattiarch
New Road
Loc Seno
Lockyer
Nonsense and Fragments From Various Papers
A collage of hazy excerpted phrases and jokes from newspapers, referencing wit and wordplay. It notes quirks like misused quotes, odd captions, and humorous misstatements about debt, editors, and social behavior, with scattered mentions of cities and publication tone.
Golden Wedding Celebration for Abel and Mrs Kram
The Kram couple observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary on February 22 with a surprise gathering from neighbors and friends across counties. A festive morning visit turned to a shared meal and a social afternoon as Rev. Safford spoke extemporaneously, praising the couple’s long, virtuous life and public spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel Kram
New Styles In Jewelry Show Elaborate Pins
A New York shopper describes diverse lace and slide pins as fashion statements. Designs include animals, skulls, two dancing skeletons, birds, fans, and jeweled eyes. The piece highlights ornate, costly pieces and intricate mechanisms capturing the jewelers art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Y
Early Vermont Settler Betsey Durkee Remembrance
Recalls Betsey Durkee born October 16 1786 in Tunbridge Vermont a pioneer who moved to Monroe with her family around 1818. The narrative notes her teaching, weaving skill, family ties to Solomon and Capt. Benjamin Durkee and details her death after a brief illness and burial beside her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsey Durkee
C. Durkee
Monroe
Betsey
Tunbridge, Vi
Solomon
Capt
Benjamin Durkee
Spelling Sale and School Terms Reported in Cala Way
County news notes Fred Aukin hurt near Jefferson recovering well after a mill incident. Lavi Seymour ends four month winter term. Eve Greggs concludes three and a half months. A spelling sale occurs in Cala Way district with Mary Darrow leading, and another event slated for next Thursday at Greggs Corners School. February 29, 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Aukin
Jefferson
Lavi Seymour
Eve Greggs
Calaway
Plymouth
Mary Darrow
Greggs Corners
Jusarnax
Rev Ehier Drake to Close Free Baptist Labors in Dodgeville
New Lyme reports Rev Ehier Drake pastor of the Free Baptist church at Dodgeville plans to close his labors there in the coming spring. He will be missed and his ability and usefulness may not be soon duplicated. The note also mentions Senator Howland and an itinerant interviewer failing to broadcast his opinions. In Lenox, the three churches Methodist Baptist and Congregational enjoy a protracted meeting in harmony.
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Lyaie
Jefferson Gazette
Ehier Drake
Free Baptist Church
Dkidgeville
Dodgeville
LENOX
Tragic Woodsman Killed by Falling Tree Near Pitt Nima
A 21 year old man, A. A. Nims, died instantly when a tree toppled during work with his father in the woods. The fatal accident occurred Tuesday of last week, leaving the grove father sorrowful and the community seeking details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Nims
Pitt Nima
Handling Sheep and Safe Sheep Handling Techniques
A discussion on humane sheep handling stresses calm restraint to avoid injury. It describes approaches to lift and control sheep, warns against rough methods, and notes dangers from improper grabbing or crowding. A Maine clergyman anecdote contrasts past and present preaching conditions.
Winter Welfare for Cattle and Humane Treatment
The writer urges humane care of farm cattle during winter to improve health and comfort. It argues kindness is in farmers' self interest, noting shivering cattle demand attention and that neglect harms both animals and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faruit
Trumbull Accident Damages Bridge and Horses
In Trumbull Edward Woodworth encountered a damaged bridge across the east branch of Mill Creek causing a fall of a horse and serious injury to Woodworth. R E proprietor of Footville Planing avoided a strike but a chisel flew free from the anvil and struck his eye, destroying sight in that eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Woodworth
Mill Creek
Woodworth
R. E
Footville
Jess
Local misfortunes and oddities reported in exchange notes
The column compiles oddities from exchanges including a Miss Alice Curtis incident, police handling of a corpse, and fragmented domestic tips on cheese making, curing meat, and calf processing, with scattered dialogue and dated instruction amid a chaotic mix of topics.
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