Port of Baltimore to Cincinnati via B and O and Marietta Railways
A mosaic of 1870 era items including Trayser firm entering piano manufacture in Portsmouth, a Baltimore and Ohio freight boost after rate cuts, rat-hunting prizes in Morgan County Ohio, a Cavalry move from Kansas to Kentucky, debt reduction claims, a pardon for Dr. Hollywood, a fatal pipeworks accident in Columbus, a Wheeling Savings failure and cashier fraud, army officer job restorations, and a Brooklyn servant girl Jane Dunn lauded for saving four children in a house fire before perishing while aiding an elderly teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Dunn
Brooklyn
Joe
Washington letters on San Domingo annexation from ex Senator Wade and Dr Howe
Private letters from ex Senator Wade and Dr Howe, San Domingo Commissioners, reach Washington. Wade’s impressions of Baez and Dominican figures are shared. Howe reports opposition to annexation fueled by Haitians, with Cabral’s support tied to Haiti. Dominican leadership largely opposed Baez and annexation, while most opposition derived from Haiti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Cincinnati Chronicle
Wade
Howe
San Domingo
Baez
Ife
Dr. Howe
Haydens
Cabral
Mowe
Haytien
United States
Hayti
Haiti
Dominica
Ruratiat and Ohio Cultivator March Issue Preview
The Ruratalist and Ohio Cultivator from Cincinnati shows strong improvements under local management. It highlights rural architecture and a Musical Leaves section, with a year’s subscription price of one dollar. It also notes a whimsical quatrain by a lawyer and a contrived medical tip about cold feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cincinnati
J. 8. Sheppard & Co
Ohio Valley
Local News Appeals for Readers to Send In Items from Villages
The county paper urges residents to contribute local news on deaths marriages runaways fires and events to promote community ties. It notes voter protection laws and railway expansion debates highlighting the Cincinnati and Southern Railway project and opposition from Louisville interests and state legislatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk Senate
Cincinnati and Southern Railway
Kentucky
Louisville
Nashville
Tennesee
Senate
Ohio
Cincinnati
Death of an Aged Pioneer and Political Notes
Obituary for John Smith, longtime Meigs County resident and former fort inmate, noting his gentle character and ten children. Also includes Meigs Telegraph report on House representation totals, vacancies, and fourteenth amendment issues alongside editorial quotes on business advertising and women’s piety with a light anecdote about a Boston gentleman and a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Charles Downing
Middleport
Leading Creek
Gallia County
H. R. W. Smith
Marietta
Marriage praise by Jeremy Taylor on social good and unity
The passage quotes Jeremy Taylor arguing marriage yields safety and fullness of joy despite burdens. It contrasts marriage with celibacy, likening marriage to a bee that builds, unites, and nourishes society, and asserts it aligns with God’s design for the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremy Taylor
Batchelor
Benedict
Africa Lawyer in Private Theatrics Scuffle
An Africa lawyer acted in private theatricals and was struck in the face by a fellow performer. He fell, then rose not with a quip but launched into a tirade repeating Greeley’s profanity at the assailant. The church fundraiser audience grew discouraged and departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Greeley
Doctor’s Overzealous Cure Ends in Grief in Iowa
A doctor in Iowa prescribed fourteen medicines to treat a patient’s chills, leaving her cold but alive until a hearse struck a stump on the way to the grave. The physician has since moved away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Election news and racial tensions in southern states
A Mississippi Natchez article hints at a colored mayoral victory as an administration triumph. A Washington woman reportedly received a half and half edition to her family. Ku Klux incidents recur in Georgia with a colored voter chased into woods and living off roots and herbs since the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Jeff Davis
Democratic Party
New York
Prrrsnura
Natchez, Mias
Washington
Tur Ku-Klux
Ciorgia
Meegro
Local Confusion Over Firestarter Case Unclear Details
Fragmentary report notes a boy linked to an arson incident in New York with kerosene. Deceased eight years old. Text shows garbled quotes and unclear witness statements from church members about religious zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Styles
N. Y
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Athens Messenger
Charles E. M. Jennings
Athen Business Directory
As. L. Wilson, M. D
MH. M. Lash, M. P
Wieson & Lash
Physicians and Surgeons
Athens
Onto
Porr’s
Will G. Cooley
Pomeroy
Ome Corner Court
Union Streets
Posite
N.K . Blackstone
S. A I
Charles Townsend
Pard Golden, Olden & Townsend
OFTIO
Nolly
W. Sparrow
Silvas
Meat Market
Joan Farrell
Noidov
John Ring
John Perkins
Alwly
L. Sweet
Nooly
A. Marsh
Kalsomining
P.O
Lichael Halm, CP. L
Butler Chas, C, Bellows
Halm, Bellows & Butler
South
Hiau St
Columbus
Nelsonville Business Cards
C. House
Nelsonville
Azixt. Keth
Ostf
Miers
Avs
Nelsonville, Ohio
Corles A. Cable
Nodl Ly
John W. Scott & CO
Neelsonville
Ohto
Teenrod & Nelson
OMTO
P. Elias
Spencer
Broadway
Oalo
Great Suspension Bridge
Newport
Covington
Walnut Street
Pavns & Tucker
Proprietors
Querila
OSTO
BR. Williams and
David Dap
Errs Fulke
Fraser Corsell
OFTO
Fuller & Cornell, Prerarkroes
Fhilke
Bsmooks
Red & Hough Ste, Cotenber
Cathe
Lignor
Athens County
J.T. Warren
Smith, Sr
J. T. Warren &O
W. Second Street
T. Duckwall
Cooke
L. Pittatuga & Co
Peak, Frean & Co
Medical
Hoofland
AMD
C. M. Jackson
Philadelphia
Germany
General Agents
Portland Packing Co
Yarmouth
J. Burnet & Co
W. Baker & Co
Dooley & Bro
Warren
Cresse & Blackwell
Lee and Perrin
Alexander Eyquein
Hoofland’s
Bitters
Starr Building
McLean
Tam
Judiah Higgins
Pune
N. H. Moorr
BANKS
Presistent, KR
T. J. SU Klonon
Kirst
National
Ibanis
Brancihi
Tilk
State Bank of Ohio
Goin
Europe
Insurance
Fire and Marine
Fire & Marine Insurance Company
Ml.t. Brown
Nis
George W. Woodward
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Vrornomenta
Gro. W. Woodward
James Thompson
Jas
WH. M. Johns
GHO. VY. Bassett
WM. I. Powell
Ssett & Powell
West Fourth St
Walnut
ME Board of Examiners
FE. Edmundson
Solietia
Norton’s
Theen's New Drug Store
Apel 21
H. F. Booth
Carriaces & Bucdies
Graham
Waltham
Wateres
Kirtz & Norris
Pennsylvania
Damed Thomson
George Sharswooty
Poipapernia
Tis
Hootland
Georghe Sharswood
Buffalo
N.Y
Mavon
Herrato
Thave
Howland
FO Rogers
James M. Wood
Williamsport
Tenneylvania
Hooland
Anny
Tewfendt
Express Trans Beadity
Geuman Wemctise
GSP
ONOM
Pritedelphin
Chas. M. Evans
Verwell 3
Ren
Athexs
Columbus Cabinet Company
Wholesale and Metail
High St
Union Meek
Canal
Theodore Constock
Jon Strickler
C. Frank, Treas, Rath
Justice OF the Peace
Main Street
OTTIO
Iis Care
Leif
le Bowman's
West Third Street
WM. Glenn, Jrs
M. Glenn
BR. Dymond, JR
M. Glenn & Sons
Vine Street
McOweem
Moones & Filler
J. A. Filler
Main ST
Zanesville, O
Cc. M. Spooner
Cc. T. Pfafsf
Queensware
South High Street
Frank Cornell, Omice
J. L. Kensinger
Dank Baihiing
Atilens
Cincinnati Mutual
Life Insurance Company
Meigs
Washtom
Meeding
Ames Township
Amesville
Stedman House
Stedman
Poepricter
Atnens
Lrasxey
Jon Work
Blaik Lin Is
Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway
Seth
Massenger
Stratton
Crestline
Cleveland Crie
Dunkirk
Niagara
Rochester Albany Loin
Arriu m
Erie
New York Central Railways
C & HV
Ford
B.S. Flint
Superir
James Patterson
Columb Sealion
Endent
Tene Ean RE Strat
George H. Pendleton
Worth
Betty’s Glass Works
Steubenville
Messrs Trayser
Ripley
Portsmouth
California
New England
Boston
Trenton
John Gull
Stark County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Treasury Department
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Morgan County, O
Agricultural Society
T1 Regiment
United States Cavalry
Kansas
Missouri River
Yankton
Fort Randall
House of Representatives
Roane County
West Virginia
Dr. Hollywood
Detroit
Grant
John Kain
Henery D. Cooke
District of Columbia
Wheeling Savings Institution
A.C. Quarrier
Army
Army Retiring Board
Missouri
Mizeneri
Vinten
Helew
Vinton County
G. B. Borawerii
Commission
San Domino
Onn
Valentines
McPherson
Arkansas
James G
Blair
Ilinois
Logan
Michigan
Ferry
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Texas
Dubois
Georgia
Rogers
North Carolina
Waddell
Aboet & Well
Cape
Watertal
Remr
Peaple
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