Free Trade Debate and Ohio Political Turmoil
The column questions free trade in sugar, notes ex Speaker Randall’s fatal cancer prognosis, and reports Speaker Carlisle presiding in the Mills bill debate. It cites Democratic defections in Michigan, a Columbus Centennial circular, Cleveland’s Ohio ties, wool list declines in Knox and Licking, and a forthcoming Harrison biography by Lew Wallace.
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Congress
White House
Knox
Licking
Ohio
Ex Governor Thos L Young Dies After Illness in Ohio
The ex governor and congressman Thomas L. Young died Friday afternoon at his Camp Washington home near Cincinnati after a long illness. He served as lieutenant governor when Hayes resigned and led Ohio during railroad strikes in 1877. A brigadier general in the Civil War, he survived the Central America disaster with his wife and child. He later served on the Board of Public Affairs before his death, and the piece also notes Melville Fuller’s Senate confirmation as Chief Justice and ongoing tariff debates.
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Thos. L. Young
Camp Washington
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mr. Hayes
Gov. Young
U. S. Army
Central America
Young
Foraker
Public Affairs
Melville W. Fuller
Senate
United States
Fuller
Supreme Bench
Cleveland Leader
Cleveland
White House
Bradley
Miller
Supreme Court
Bourbon
Harrison
Lamar
Randall letter hides his tariff vote plan during Mills bill
July 19 1888 Samuel J Randall informs Hon W H Sowden in a House communication that illness will keep him from voting on Mills tariff bill on Saturday the 21st and asks for a pair with a pro bill member while stating he opposes the bill. The note implies Democratic opposition within the House to the measure.
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Megabers
Congress
New York
Pennsylvania
Forau
Cleveland
Randall
M&essenger
Hogg
West Virginia
Mr. Randall
Wilkins
West
House
Senate
Senate Committee On Finance
Ways and Means
Mills
Samuel J. Randall
Centennial celebration ends in Marietta with grand concert
The Marietta centennial festivities conclude after a five day run with a final grand concert. Notable events include a speech by United States Senator Fwaert and a prominent oration taped on Wednesday, highlighting the harboring crowds and civic pride.
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Marietta
Excen
Tueulay
Bight United States
Enater
Mre
Senater Niel
Themar Ewing
Senater Mherman
Tine Lee
Death of Mr C Parker Ogg in Arkansas
Mr C Parker Ogg aged about 55 a native of Athens county died Tuesday of last week near Driggs Arkansas He moved from Athens county about six years ago and was a nephew of Mr Aaron Ogg of Beru township The obituary notes he was a highly worthy man and a local reader of public interest was held at Grugeville Tuesday evening with a night blooming cereas at Mrs Charles Calvert home drawing civic attention The piece mentions unusual floral displays admired by villagers
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C. Parker Ogg
Athens County
Driggs P. O
Poupeconaty
Arkansas
Aaron Ogg
Beru Township
This County
Grugeville
Charles Calvert
Young Tippecanoe hymn urges vote in 1840s Indiana rally
Anonymous poem praising William Henry Harrison the youth candidate nicknamed Young Tippecanoe. It frames a political rally in Indiana and nationally for Republicans, denounces fraud and bulldozers, and calls for honest voting and a victory in November.
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Tippecanoe
Grand excursion to Niagara Falls advertised
D. Zenner & Co promotes a Kanawha and Ohio Railway trip to Niagara Falls on Thursday August 16. Round trip fare is 35 cents. The train departs Athens at 11:25 a.m. Central time.
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Niavara Falls
Kanawha & Ohio Railway
Pratn
Athens
Ston
Lancaster
C., H. V. & T. Railway
Lanecaster Camp Grounds
Weeklong bargains and services advertised by local firms
D. Zenner & Co. announces a week of bargains with summer sales at Kaler Palmer & McGrath Badges and D C Cornwell jewelry. Mrs C D Norris offers vocal lessons at her Congress Street home. Mrs M C Lyons advertises a good milch cow for sale in Sunby side.
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C.D. Norris
Congress Street
Kaler, Palmer & McGrath’s
D. Zenner & Co
Building Lots Offered on Carpenter’s Orchard South Main
Mr J E Weidman will offer a selection of affordable building lots in a desirable part of Carpenter’s orchard along South Main Street. The location is described as healthy and attractive for residence, with the lots noted as excellent value.
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J. E. Weidman
Carpenter’s Orchard
South Main Street
Inspect Farrells Meat Market for Stevens Refrigerator
Visit James Farrells meat market to inspect the celebrated Stevens refrigerator, touted as the best in the world. The notice invites customers to see the appliance in person and compare features.
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James Farrells
Stevens
Two Story Brick House For Sale In Athens
Two story brick dwelling in good condition on a prominent Athens street. Inquiries directed to D ZENNER & CO.
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Athens
D. Zenner & CO
Local notices and sale ads mix with medical cure claims
The notice fragment mentions a drawing on Tuesday July Bint and ticket settlements at Barr street Cincinnati. It lists real estate sales by N E Dean Amesville and a Lane caster camp excursion ticket offer by C H V T railway. An organ dealer in Athens county advertised low prices and tuning services. A chicken cholera cure ad and a blood purifier remedy claim appear, with a government certified medicine touted for various illnesses.
Newtons Catarrh Salve Endorsed by Gallipolis Locals
Letters from residents of Gallipolis Ohio praise Newtons Catarrh Salve for long standing catarrh relief and possible cure. Citizens A Newton W S Downtown A F Blake and Arthur Huskins confirm personal benefit and urge others to try the remedy. June 1800 era handwriting and dates indicate testimonial style.
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Swan Creek
Galtia Co
Newton
Gallipolis
Ohio
Pe Small
Gallia Co
A. Newton
Mr. Newton
Mary Bolles
Giallipolis
A. Mouh
Jane
F. Blake
Mr. Newtoy
Arthur Huskins
Julia Diggs
D.C. Cowdes
Peter & Pritchet
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