Breach of Promise Trial in Vernon County Ends in $810 Verdict
In Belle Rive a housemaid Louanna M. Trotter sued Oliver P. Nesmith, a Millfield merchant, for breach of promise. After testimony on March visits and a claimed engagement, the jury set damages at 810 dollars, a sum described as a wife’s share of the defendant’s worldly goods.
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St. Louis
Millfield
Samuel Weller
Mess
Moun
Vernon
Ill
Jefferson County
Belle Rive
Louanna M. ‘Trotter
Oliver P. Nesmith
Trotter
C. H. Patton
Miss Trotter
Davenport
Bell Rive
Nesmith
Emory Miller
Defendant
Plaintiff
Mary
Mr. Curlee
Belle City
Hamilton County
Carlee
Fuller
W. F. Pilcher
J. P
Troy
Athens County
Ohio
Jas. Runyan
Coolville, V
BISMARCKS SONS CAUSE SCANDALS IN GERMAN COURT
Berlin letter describes Count Herbert and Count John of the Bismarck family as notorious for profligacy and democratic vices. It says their father faces anxiety over their misdeeds and failed marriage prospects. A separate anecdote from a physician recalls a patient asked about bystanders.
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Count Herbert
Count John
Germany
Beecher
John
Brooklyn
Herbert
Berlin
Hope for the Despondent Promises Quick Cough Relief
If you have been coughing all winter or taken cold, visit H. K. Dorr & Co. in Athens for Dr. Morris Syrup of Tar Wild Cherry Horehound. It claims rapid relief for coughs colds and chest diseases and is said to cure croup and whooping cough with a circulating circular available.
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H. K. Dorr & Co
Athens
Dr. Morris
Messenge r readers urged to settle accounts promptly
The letter mocks citizens who expect a newspaper to publish without money. It asks for the secret to free publication and, lacking that, invites them to pay or settle in the regular way.
Railroad Connections From Circleville to Major Cities
Direct connections are noted at Lancaster for Circleville and all points on the Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley Railroad with routes to Columbus for Cincinnati and points west. Also available for Buffalo Philadelphia New York and all points east. W A Mills general ticket agent M M Green president.
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Columbus
Ohio
W. L. O'Brien
D.W. Caldwell
Lancaster
Circleville
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Philadelphia
New York
W.A Mills
M. M.green
Erie
New York Central
Mammoth steer arrives near Klamath Lake to be shown
George Miller of Lost River Oregon brings a giant steer to Salem where it will be sent to the Centennial. The animal stands nineteen bands or six feet four inches tall and measures twenty feet from tip to tip weighing about 5,000 pounds.
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George Miller
Lost River
Klamath Lake
Oregon
Salem
Danbury Mother Sets Rules Over Striped Stockings
A Danbury mother vows to control her son's associations because of a girl’s fashion choice, saying she will not allow him to date any girl who makes a circus of her legs.
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Danbury
Railroad Timetable From Columbus To Major Cities 1871
On and after Monday May 28 1871 passenger trains depart Columbus to Crestline Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls Rochester Boonton New York City Pittsburg Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Philadelphia Crestline Fort Wayne Chicago and other points with listed departure and arrival times for each stop.
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Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Colembus
Columbus
Crestline
Cleveland
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Rochester
Aidady Wc
Cceceessens
Boboon
New York City
Dunkirk
Cresthime
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Quotation Sparks Quick Witty Exchange on Columbus Length
WuEN Rogers comments on Washington Irving's Columbus as "rather long" and Fennimore Cooper retorts that is a short criticism. The exchange highlights literary temperament and humor among 19th century writers.
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Wuen Rogers
Washington Irving
Columbus
Fennimore Cooper
Doctor Delays Visit After Meeting Man Fallen Down a Well
A doctor apologizes for lateness claiming he stopped to see a man who had fallen down a well. The wit asks if the man kicked the bucket, prompting the doctor’s quiet joke about the grim sight.
Barber Makes Quick Work Of Beard Cutting
A barber known for rapid speech asked a patron how he wanted his beard cut and the man answered to be silent.
Advise to a young writer on quick ascent in magazines
In response to a young writer seeking the fastest path to a high magazine position, four contemporary advisers suggest targeting a science or powder magazine and contributing a fiery article. The guidance emphasizes bold, standout pieces to gain prominence quickly.
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R. R
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Pullman Palace Cars
St. Loui S
Charles H. Grosvenor
Susan Warner
Athens County Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Court House
W. W. Love
W. A
I. V.R. R. Time Table
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Nelsonville
Logan - Lancaster
Zanesville
Springfield
Toledo
Ixpress
Logan
Reese Seseveere
Straitsville
Eerees
Points Muse
Straitsville Branch
Ohio Hospital For the
South-Eastern Ohio Hospital For
R. E. Hamblin
Cheriff
Kk, E. Shedd & Co., Vb. A. P. Newton, Et al
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Order of Sale
Lowit
N. Warren
W. A. Root
Burnett & McGuffey
James Bunyan
Pic'k
David B. Sinclear
Det’t
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Charlies Grant
Stewart & Grrant
ISS
Stewart, Chas. Grant
N. B.A
Proximo
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Has. Grant
Istinaiw
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James Hart
Burkett & Hart
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1Iz Augur Co
St. Louis, Mo
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Avca St., Phil
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P.O
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D. B. Webster
Canaanville Mills
Canaanville
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Berkshire
Dickey and Wilson
Qheriff
Katie Henry
Buck
William Buck
Carthage Township
Sheriff’s Sale
Benjamin Parlin
Owen Barret
Towit
Tedrow
New England
W.A. Root
DeSteigner & Jewett
Puff’s Atty's
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Jeremiah Martin
Big Raccoon Creek
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Vinton County
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Incinnati Express Xpress
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Os Marshfield
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A Canaanville
Guysville, Neeeee
Stewart
Torch
M. & C. Olpb
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Marietta
Main
Canaanvil Oaenes
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Pioneer Drug Store
Bw. R.das FL
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Perkin
Main Street
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Indianapolis Railway
Delaware
W. B. Voorhes & Son
Chas. Selby
Ea Buppert
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Portland,Me
Mrs. Golden
Childen
United States
Alfred White
West Fifth Street
Aberdeen
Scotland
Dean Avenue
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Court Street
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