Ashtabula Local News Encampment Notes and City Updates
Readable items cover Jefferson Tuesday event plans at the encampment, local band performances, and residents’ reactions to weather and post office changes. Mentions General Garfield residence at Mentor and a new West Mentor post office, plus a Kingsville oil well test and a petition to curb carriage sales by nonlocal merchants. The piece includes social notices about dances, health notices, and a memorial paragraph praising a respected local woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aish
Capt
Joye
Warren
G. Sutlidt
J. R. Redves
W. M. Eames, Jr
Talbot
Ashtabula
W. T. Gibson
Sili
Oberiin
Hi Park
Garfield
Mentor
West Mentor
Northern Ohio Journal
Pick- Anger
Kingsville
Siang He
Oil strike near town pump sparks gaslight theories
A 1878 Ashtabula column reports a half gallon of surface oil found near the town pump drawing wild speculation. The writer suggests theories linking the oil to cemetery, courthouse, and court-fueled corruption, while noting a practical joke as another possibility.
The Freshet Flood Races Through Harbor Town
A severe freshet last Tuesday unleashed flooding across town. Water overflowed banks from Main Street to the harbor, carrying away the pontoon bridge and flooding cellars. Ships York State and Jessie broke moorings, drifting downriver toward the lake under strong winds. Damaged docks, yards, mills, and timbers washed ashore. trains halted as culverts and bridges were damaged.
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Wilson
Jomph
Alhce
Pontown
York State
Hope
Strong & Manning
Pargo
Harmon's Hill
Spring Street
Freshtt
Pittaburgh
Ates
A. Y.& Po Ror
Niagara
Jessie
Strong & Manning's
O'Neill's
O'Neill
St. Andrews
J. C. Thayer
Chicago
Joseph Louth
Harmon Hill
Albert
Harmon
Rom
Rappersotly
Gaborn Hill
Fisk & Silliman
Jathon
Austinburg
Storm wrecks steamer Pearl near piers. one drowned
A Cleveland Herald special from Painesville dated September 18 reports a storm and a large reefer barge striking the steamer Pearl, breaking fittings, leaving only a few crew aboard. The vessel drifted to shore forty rods east of the piers as waves pounded for two hours. the captain escaped to the dock while a fireman perished trying to reach safety. Two or three women, the mate, and a fireman were rescued by a lifeboat after the ship grounded.
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Cleveland Herald
Painesville
Saya
Pearl
Eflers
Sebounes
Buffalo
J. C. Thayer
Fairport flood covers houses on flats with deep water
A special Herald report notes water on the Fairport flats reached one to four feet, injuring homes of long-time residents. Other dispatches describe encampment moves by Ashtabula Battery and Light Guard from Painesville, mixed reviews of quartermaster services, and a long letter from Rock Creek about religious controversy and a night blooming Cereus anecdote.
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Herald
Fairport
Painesville
Ashtabula
Madiom
Heer Jitker
Rules for racecourse decorum and local notices
The text outlines proposed racecourse rules to prevent disorder and promote fair conduct, including visible gate posters, distant drinking stands, ban on yelling, an executive stand officer with strong voice, prompt heats, and concerns about excessive scoring affecting horses. It also records local notices: Asa Lamb moves to a Jefferson and Market corner house, Thomas Fricker to the vacated house, visits by Capt. Will Crowell and Mrs. Crowell of Coshocton, Mr C leaving for Coshocton for law practice, M. A. Norris of Kent in town, L. H. Meena on a Pennsylvania trip, and visits by Capt. T. S. Young. a court case Reeves v Brockway in New Lyme proceeding to establish a county road, verdict nominally for plaintiffs, dated Sept 12, 1878.
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Eas
Tel
Ashtabula
Madison
Cleveland
Asa Lamb
Jefferson and
Market Streets
W. M. Kellogg
Thomas Fricker
Mr. Lamb
Will. Crowell
Corsooton
Geo
Coshooton
M. A. Norris
Kent
L. H. Meana
Pennsylvania
Henry
Young
Michigan
Stxty
Court House
Toomey
Robets
F. G. Fandon
ET. Smith
A. B. Phillips
T. E. Hoyt
Thad
Hormoe Greeley
H. J. Bailey
Jefferson
Clark
Stirkitather
Ashtabuls
Sterkweather
Bijah Markham
Austinburg
H.G. Shipman
Bijah
Morgan
Geneva
Prank Knapp
Harpersfield
Arnold
Stiles Dodge
New Lyme
Starkweather
Disi
Dodge
A. Riv Beckwith
R. P. Smith
Monroe
Infirmary
Potter
Warren
New pastors in Kingsville draw churchgoers
In Kingsville the Baptist congregation welcomes Rev. Dudley as their new pastor admired for his ability and devotion. The Presbyterian church plans to move Pastor Rev. Mr. Binkley, whose positive impact on the community has been widely felt and regretted.
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Our Baptist Friends of
Kingsville
Dudley
Binkley
Presbyterian Church
The Orwell Fair shines with livestock and crafts
Read of the Orwell fair success with Dodge short horn stock from New Lyme, varied exhibits in Floral Hall, new bee-keeping method, and poultry on display. Friday showed a large dairy and farm product balance, with crafts and statuary drawing attention. Political notes follow a party gathering at the Court House, nominating officers and a hot sheriff race amid factional tensions.
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Orwell
Cours
Dodge Short Horn
New Lyme
New Jayme
Gustavus
Rome
ME. Mason
West Andover
Ferry
Billy
Fenton
Kit
Hod ‘Wood
Nellie
Pnmo
Reaper Boy
Billy Piper
Penna
State Agricultural Society
Erie
Local notes on county real estate and politics
From our exchanges a mix of business, politics, and advertisements. mentions Me Jones with land, county affairs, recent Ohio State Association session at Wooster with secretary reelected, various property transfers, and advertisements for Bitters and patent medicines.
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Painesville
Ohio State Aan
Wooster
Ray
D. Pert
Periscarings
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Priday
SPT
Local News
Connell
Aira
Adliatuls
Charles T. Soedaker
Nashville
Yellow Tower
Blazing Star
Kineman
Ballers Stables
Nmi
Provio Raina
Mortheesi
Ohio
Jefferma
Jeffarson
Promina
Jean
Andrew C. Stone
Stone
Republicaniste Cettral
Butler
W.T Pitch
Pela
Clacinnadl
A. W. Shiles
Gheriff
Cockety
de Seton
Eds
Dinetioni
Jeno Phillipe
J. P. Wallace
J.P. Jennings
Greentack
Gil Uluit
Amor
Alyly
Marine News
Earl Ashcrest Fairett
Melly
Ashtabula Light Guards
Ida
Christian Standard T
Cincinnati
Christian Standard
Bro. Moffet
The
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Bro. Brettell
Bartlett
Book Creek
Bro.Moffet
Moffet
Herre
Isin
Leland
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Montague Mmettell
Rock Creek
Telegraph
Mnch
Tn Johnson
Mey
Mexico
South America
Ieee
Fant & le
Oemai
Rma Sa
Ianek
Saybrook-On-Erse
Bingsville
Orwell Fair
James
Alrady
Jones Bas
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B. J. Lampoon
Heal
RawrapuLi
K. Lockwood
John Stafford
Axportx
W. S. Leslie
B. J. Bane
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Simon
Hubbard
Myron T. Graham
No. & Hubbard
Hanrensgrete
O. W. Gray
Cortelia Gray
Cordelia Gray
Enrielia Richardace
W. J. Ptwlps
Tuli W. Curtiss
Foxteter
P. B. Good
P. P. Goon. Benson
Dr. Price
Atarburg Bros
Seal of
North Carolina
Webb
Amsden
Carlisle & Tyler's
Tyler's
Carlisle & Tyler
Alt Een
Cassar
Carlisle& Tyler's
Carson
George's Bank Codfiah
Riddell's
Gatliile & Tyler, de
Breasers Water Care
New Brighton
Riddall
F. M. Pitas
B. Webb
Japan
Thomas
Warkworth
Besling
A. M. Haantom
Mayber
Bob
Gea
Willard
C. J. Swit
Poster
Milburn & CO
Bufkle
Duccemer
Phelps
Shiloh
Lee
Tess
Ford
A.B. Thar & Co
Ashtabals
C. E. Swift
Efimax
Mucceas
Schivvet
Ktag
Riddell
A.C. Bootes
Madame Foy
Price
West
Aruzzy
Doletrook
Tyee AcPaegee
Pean
Srnnesgan
Willass
Hassell
Syrrmiane
Achinbaia
Schem
Ie Seperti
Msn
Iusseyes
Excaat
Jaime
H. Thomas
Parker Gun
Itnosran
Ashtabula Bardor
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