Madison County News Dispatches From Ashtabula Era
The issue compiles brief notes on local events across Ashtabula and nearby towns. Items include political remarks, advertising notices, shop openings, water safety signals, and social gatherings. Several paragraphs reference the Madison Gazette and Norwalk Chronicle, temperance events, and a jury supper at Baldwin’s with court figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Baldwin
Woodborr
B. W. Baldwin
RB. B. Leonard
Ater
G. E Gee
Ashtabula Harbor
Geo. Fields
Squire Bogbee
Asttatule
Captain Fields
Sentinel
Tampa
Fin
Swede in trouble in Ashton arrest after robbery scare
A Swede, G A Swanson of Denmark Township, drew 144.65 in New York funds then rode toward home with a female passenger. An accusation of pocket-picking led to a chase through Ashton streets and Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Lampman and Fassett were arrested for robbery, bonds set at 500 each. Municipal court actions followed including drunkenness cases and a local theater performance proceeding despite weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duero
Cleveland
J. BR. Hendry
New York City
Western Fire Insurance Co
Toronto
Columbus
Chas. T. McAlanning
Green and Sher
Herald and Leader
Herald
Jeffer
Walnot
New York
Ashtabuls
Lele
Cleveland Herald
G. A. Swanson
Tittle
Denmark Township
Torsday
Ashtonbuls
Tarop Main Street
Plymouth
Chestnut Grove Cemetery
Swansen
Swanson
Lin
Lacpman
Young Vor
Lampman
Twang Lampman
Rede
Bob Haskell Bilock
Uegiel Fassett
Comuron Pleas Court
Antiquated Greek Philosophy and Political Remarks
A recent reading recounts scenes from ancient Greece highlighting Socrates and his defense of virtue and immortality. It notes Wade and Giddings in a political setting, plus a local ad for wall paper.
Webster Post members clash over rank and loyalty
A Mar 12 1878 communiqué from Commander Webster Post responds to K Jr and A correspondent of the Nena. It rebukes two veterans who held wartime commissions for resenting soldiers elected to office, noting the post welcomes all on equal footing and that former private rank holds no privilege within the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hida
Mar
K. Jr
Nena
Webster Post
G. A. KR
Len
K" Jr. Lam
Kingsville
Webster
Saybrook items note church growth and lamp project
In Saybrook Ede reports Rev W Streeter’s appointment for Tuesday evening March 19. Mrs Zillah Jenks and Alice McKenzie are very sick. The Ladies Aid Society bought a street lamp for the M E Church area to light after moonrise, not yet installed. Twenty two joined the M E Church, eleven baptized last Sabbath, with similar expectations for Congregational church membership. Other notes cover visitors, school exhibitions, and spring weather with farming activity. March 14, 1878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ede
Tel
W. Streeter
Tuslay
Zillah Jenks
Alice McKenzie
M. E. Church
Congregational Church
Kate Bowman
G. W. Skinner
F. Ty
Seeley
BL. Harvey
North Ridge Road
Ashtabula
Phillips attacked my character in last issue
In a letter dated March 11 1878 the writer responds to Phillips' criticism, stating the attack was uncalled for and that the issue has drawn public attention to a one sided history, and that the matter now rests with the committee for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eas
Tel
Phillips
Orwell Welnoma Grwall to have another press
From the fragmentary item, local figures and events appear: M. M. Hilliard heads to Tennessee for the Great Pacific summer trip, J. Runciman Jr. farms a tall four-fold spring, and Noah Hobart, Madison resident, died while dressing. Additional notes mention property sales, a committee securing a Presbyterian Society, and injuries from a shooting event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orwell Welnoma Grwall
Baw
M. M. Hilliard
Tennesse
P. Bedell Bes
Jan
Christy
Gon
Richend
Secured
Presbytarian Society
John Runciman Jr
Cos
R. E. Sives
Ae J.P. Stough
Orwell
Philipes
J.B
Posks
Elochfern
Local ads and notices offer carpets hats travel Kansas sale
A jumble of notices urges debts to be settled, announces carpet sales and new straw hats at Mrs. P M Pierce and Carlisle Tyler's, and promotes an excursion to Kansas with cheap return tickets. Also warns buyers against bulk Dooley's Yeast Powder and hints at horse disease remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Thurber & CO
Carlisle & Trler
S. Salle Biss
Ars
Karten & Co
Eric
Cartale & Tyler's
Sard
M. Wrecox
New York City
Carlisle & Tylers
Kansas
Ellis
Ae Reena Ouse Guierr
Rahtabala Co
Carlisle & Tyler's
Cartise
Tyler's
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Cail
E Thurber & CO
THE
Telegrapt
Hare
Awselar
Eme Council
W. Savage
Bride
Howells
Hell
Con- Reayt
Id Mm
SH. Parsons
Philadelphis
Amos W. Beeben
Belfair
Madison Gazette
Norwalk Chronicle
J. Scalth & Co
Andover
Tickerman
Bean
Bambden
Chardon Republican
Recorder
D.C. Allen
Andrews
Central High School
Pierpont
Common Pleas
Pasa
Senate
Sconostica
N.Y
Mundey
Perkins
Clare- Vand
Hegerge
Balenes
Charry Valley
Centre Street
Thare
Brooklyn
Jebus
Studas
Cora
Awetinburg
Lake Exie
Wardick
Fhorada
Wallace
Ashta
Ashishala
Mary
Noruses
Edmund Kennedy
Paiia
SS Espals
Upoe
Rennick
Costa
Bill Boyle
Hielen Mar White
White
Poe
Sheridan
Ashtabula Common Pleas
Exra
Dwight L. Crosby
Thomas Mitchell
D. D. Rockwell
Ashtabula Township
Henry Hubbard
Ohtowa
Henry Wright
John D. Briggs
Joseph Warner
Humphrey
Chas
E. Broos
Emily Mowry
Albert P. Mowry
Wm. Humphrey
John Cliners
Post
Ashtabule
Williams
Cleveland Sunday Post
Messrs
Willinsas Bros
Ashtabula County
Callon
Jonhua R. Giddings
Benjamin FP
Wade
Biward Wade
Rufus PF
Hanney
the Temperance Society
Smith's
Educational Association
Ashtabula Educastional Association
Serwal Oom
Pres. N. L. Guthria
K. B. Wilton
Euay
Alternoon Selon
Hey. G. W. Phinney
Geneva
Ashtabala County
Jones
Erie
J.P. Mursmut
Seo'y
Grand River
Lata
Soni
Bootes
Segut
Hin
Seamaesses
Sagittaris
Tauris
Orion
Aries
Twuro
Leo
Teguld
Andromeda
Hydra
Sents
River Po
Pegasus
Cassinpel
Hercules
Gemma
Thad
Pegasae
Phlox
Legain
Misor
R. I. Jones
Williams Brother
Mahonky Valley
Titus Hayes
Lower Sandusky
Ohio
Pt. Meigs
Bert
N. L. Parker
Charlie Pitts
C. Y
South
Biles
1St Cavalry
Ohio Light Artillery
Ohio Independent
Ohio Independent Battery
Ohio Artillery
United States Navy
Kansas Cavalry
Ohio Reform Farm
EK. F. Mason
Jefferson
C. Asntasvia
J. F. Wilding
Mary E. Wilding
Warner Wolott
Solomon Clark
John Trask
Frank Payne
Flaye E. Marsh
Alexander Bell
Sores
A. H. Bailey
Lucius G. Loomis
Onwett
Wm. E. Warren
Robert J. Warren
A. J. Warren
Wm. B. Wartan
Chas, Talcott
B. Brakeman
Ada
J.D. Merriam
EH. Brakeman
Tral A. Webster
S.C. Smith
Calvin Dodge
Leonard
Pisarorn
T. S. Winship
Francis Trimmer
Thaddeus Wright
Lydis L. Wright
Aspoven
Levi Crosby
St al
E. Thompson & Co
Cornelia M. Denison
G. H. Hodge
Savamoox
W. W. Tenny
Mary M. Williams
Moxton
Henry D. King
LE. Brayman
Hanexnaytety
Wm. Greenslade
L. M. Howard
W. PF. Waleee
Pena
C. Ei. Warner
F. Galpin
Orvelli
Daniel
M. Phelps Ant
Hartsgerove
Eds
Greece
Homer
America
John Wesley
Socrates
Giddings
Warren
Reaptam
Noyes
Centre St
the County News
Saybrook
Rome
Sa't G. Prox
Noah Hobart
Madison
Maiison Sisty
Woodworth
Elijah Woodworth
Cesnesiit
Mare
Sayarook
Moreh
Hatem Tinkhams
Howrey
Hawn
Amboy
Starwi
Pneumonie
Horace Hant
A. R. Tharbur
Ip & Howe
Lee
Alec Musch
Roma
Marion
Warne
Akon
Sendmr
Yi Santessorsto
Thonas
Phelps
S. Y
Norn
Trgy
Peea Bal
P. Hepburs
Chicago
Indies
Marek
Pollah
Starehene
Zalinn
Hollah
Haarexte
Thor
Lesan
Prias
Fr. Pallinetractions Bow Ts
Torrey Grover
Adam
Orn
Ashtabals
Lehevre
Mate Street
J. G. Dyck
Knox Fruit Farm
James Reed & Son
Ashi
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