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Newspaper
Ashtabula Telegraph
Location
Ashtabula, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1879
Page
3
A scattered column reports wage details, river water levels, and riverfront work in Cleveland, plus county fair premiums for T. B. Taller and J. E. Stebbins. It notes Moody and Sankey visit, telephones launched by Manning & Co, and a new locomotive repair shop addition. Also covered are sidewal k repairs, a Warren rolling mill prep, Ashtabula railing vendors, and a synod opening sermon remarks on mission funds.
A large assembly filled the Presbyterian church as ministers and elders from the state gathered for a seminary style meeting. sermons by Rev. Hyans and the retiring moderator Hon. A. M. Tred framed a weekend of worship, discussion, and reaffirmation of church ties.
An incident on Bank Street near McKinstry’s hotel in Cleveland involved Mr. B O Randall of Columbus who identified John Hopkins, a suspected pickpocket, on train No 5 at Erie. Randall was assaulted by a man linked to the gang after testifying in Thompson’s examination. Randall drew a revolver but the assailant fled.
The world famous tragedian Law rence Barrett will perform Hamlet in Cleveland next Tuesday. A special train will depart from the L. S. & M.S. depot at 4 80 o'clock and round trip fare drops to 1 50, including a velvet matinee at the Euclid Avenue Opera House.
From our exchanges a two day shooting match yields 441 shots and 117 glass balls broken. A Wade cemetery monument rises as a massive square shaft with a rangy cap piece. Pingrey and Duoniess, who voyage Allegheny and the Rivers by boat, return after a sudden wreck near Beaver. Conneaut Driving Park hosts its inaugural morning and races run under National Driving Association rules with fine horses and liberal patronage expected.
A lengthy 1850s style notice promotes Wilkinson's New England troupe presenting Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin at Smith's Opera House on the upcoming Wednesday evening. It touts general admission, reserved seating, and ticket sales at Ashtabula Store, with accompanying local notices on health, a Cleveland Herald prospectus, and various local goods and services including millinery, clothing, and groceries.
London letters report fox hunters shifting to American buggies to ease long covert side journeys. Writers note English vehicle weight and tradition clash with lighter three to four hundred pound carriages, predicting rising use of American harness and wheels for comfort and efficiency.
A long, mixed column discusses Cincinnati hotels, dining reforms, and cheap restaurants after a fever year. It notes hotel property near Main Street, streetcar-era commerce, and the impact on local laborers and dining options. Also mentions medicinal ads and public notices with local names and firms.
Miso Sanih T. Calyway recently bought of CB Hawkes a house and 43 10 acres of farm. The house built about two years ago is part of Raifraid Chestnut St. The price was two hundred dollars. The house will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. George Butler and family. The Willams live near the cross and renovations proceed on nearby properties. Henry Bissell builds a stone basement under his barn. Miss I Cowles replaces old structures with a new 18 by 36 feet building. EW Cowles, D F Butler and Mr Randall are repairing. A bridge near Cold Spring over Grand River is under frame. Eugene Cowles, nephew of Edwin Combes of the Cleveland Leader, married at St Paul’s in Cleveland last week. George Phelps bought the Griffis farm with 174 acres in good repair. Mortgages listed at 23 per acre. Phalpe now owns over 250 acres including Gillis farm toward Eagleville road from the village. Oct 21, 187%
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