Local notes reveal county life and small-town ties
scattered items from The County News recount visits to Scotland and Pleasant Ridge, church sermons at Ridgeport, field tasks like building a cow barn, and local disturbances such as the Beech Creek spoke factory fire. Names include George Crooke Cyrus Hasler Otho Dobbins and Mrs. Billy Hash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George. Crooke
Ie Dow
Catron
Hasler
Cyrus
Keith
Pleas
Becky Barker
E Plummer
Scotland
Jacob Walden
Newberry
Otho Dobbins
Indianapolis
Dobbs
C. .Connell
Miss the Twins
I. Ingles
Shielde
John B. Workman
John Hamilton
William Shields
Jerry Watson
Pleasant Ridge
Ridgeport
Jacob Carmichael
Jake
Manera
Thomas Johnson
Billy
Hash
Illinois
Gromer
Beech Creek -Bridge
Unclear fragment prompts partial note from Thad Hight
A distorted OCR fragment references Thad Hight and an incident near a bridge with terms like amputation and injuries, but most names and details are illegible. The readable bits hint at a report of a medical or accident event, yet key facts are missing.
World: for Cute Hands and Chilblains Saga
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a World scene involving cute capped hands and chilblains as a focus. Cited terms include Simece and posi with unclear context and dates. Further readable details are insufficient to establish a clear event, person, or organization.
Unclear OCR fragment from 18th century text
Fragment mentions a date and lumber, but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities to summarize a complete news item.
Unclear OCR fragment involves a single line of text
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a unit and an epee event with minimal readable context and no identifiable names or places.
Toledo doctor touts Hall's Catarrh Cure in testimonial
Letter from Dr L L Gorsuch of Toledo dated Jan 10 1887 praises Hall's Catarrh Cure by J Cheney and Co claiming it cures all cases of catarrh when used as directed. He offers a $100 reward for any untreatable case. The advertisement notes the product is taken internally and priced at 75 cents plus 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mai
Ars
Toledo
J. Cheney & Co
Prac
Hall
L. L. Gorsuch
M. D
Summit St
Campbell
Bia
Pierce
Prayer Meeting at Pleasant Ridge Succeeds
A local prayer gathering at Pleasant Ridge is reported as a success led by Gea Horner and associates. Community participants praised the ceremony and noted uplifting remarks and shared fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Ridge
Wml
Horner
Ely's Cream Balm Widely Endorsed for Catarrh Cure
Doctor and pharmacist testimonials from Denver Cheyenne and other cities praise Ely's Cream Balm as a remedy for dry catarrh aggravated by dust and wind. Endorsements describe cures and rising demand, highlighting the product's effectiveness and popularity among medical professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Michale Herr
Ely
Geo
Hoyt
Cheyenne
Wheat crop grows as hail and sheep market updates emerge
The report notes NEE growing with wheat looking splendid and good acreage. It mentions hail on Sunday during a return home and lists local figures John Sexson George Byers and others leading sheep sales while noting low prices. Community updates include Meredith visiting Daviess County and planning a first class shoe shop upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yo ‘Suribe
John Sexson
George ‘Byers
John
M. Meredith
Daviess
Nebraska
the Baptist
Hebron
He Price
Oscar Hodge
C. Bogard
Capt.Phillips
Electric Bitters praised by Idaville residents
Wm. Timmons postmaster reports Electric Bitters cured his kidney and liver troubles with improved feelings. John Lelie, a local farmer, calls it the best kidney and liver medicine making him feel new. Wa Gardner, a hardware merchant, says it restored appetite and vigor like a new man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Timmons
Idaville
Ind
Electric Bitters
John ‘Lelie
Knox county fair crowds and local social notes
Farmer activity at the Knox county fair drew attendees while town visitors, including Clerk Ram Bey and Lawyer Short, exchanged greetings. Mrs. Phillips of Nashville visits son C F Heimes, and the Methodist church praises its new pastor. Town residents travel to Spencer and Martineville. illness affects Bus Vick, and a surprise 50th birthday for Mrs. Alkire brings many friends with baskets and a generous meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County
Cou
Ram- Bey
Short
Aaron
Phillips
Nashville
Buskirk
Spencer
Levi
Boime and Son
Charlea’ Ara
Martineville
Lee
Edwards
Washington
Anns Powell
Vick
David Alkire
Alkire
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick La Grippe Cure
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and colds as a superior remedy during the La Grippe epidemic. Claims rapid relief and no lasting after effects with a money back guarantee. Trial bottles offered free at the local drug store with large bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
Local Notes from Linton and Vicinity Mention Small Projects
Farmers have begun cribbing a corn. Miss Minnie Asrey and her brother Jim of Linton visited Mrs LD Ennis. Henry Fortner returned from a visit to Charleston West Virginia. Rhoda remained for the winter. Henry went to work for contractor Davidson. Vincennes fair Thursday from Lyons. Davidson contracted to build. Tinker lacks carpenters for hotel addition. Ernest Corcelious of Worthington called to see Mrs hotel. Bent Bogard and wife of addition to his hotel. Mrs DW Ray at Pete Stalcup building a new residence on Bogard street. Fred Mees received another car load of tile from Spencer. Bill Wilson's house Dud. Davidson building Henry Rusher's house. Mrs N E Neidigh of Coatsville located here with a blacksmith shop. Dr Sim Gray L D Ennis Monday. David Os lay took charge of the Hornbeck Newberry cane over. J H Quillen building a son his new residence. P Hicks new house nearly Bushrod will enlarge hotel capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Asrey
Jim
Linton
LD. Ennis
Henry, Fortner
Charleston
W. Va
Rhoda
Fred Mees
Spencer
Bill Wilson
Davidson
Kling
Henry Rusher
E. Neidigh
Coatsville
Bas
Sim Gray
L.D. Ennis
David Oslay
J. H. Quillen
P. Hicks
Local notes mix protest and parish outreach at Kelly Bend
Residents discuss loyalty after stone throwing at the flagstaff near Kelly schoolhouse. Rev P F Watkins to preach October 24 inviting attendance. Also dated items include weddings, deaths, travels, and local notices from Monroe County blending social events with public sentiment.
Fyeis Town Scene Details Local Court And Community News
Fyeis town reports show a string of minor offenses with six assault cases heard. fines paid and funds shared with the squire, marshal, and school fund. Local residents visiting, new business turnover, property moves, and community notes fill the day. a four pound boy born to John Hayton. county weather and church membership add to a bustling year.
Ammonia Leavening Favored by Chemistry Leaders
At the American Chemical Society annual meeting in Washington DC experts including Prof Baker of Pennsylvania and Dr Richardison of USDA argued for carbonate of ammonia as a leavening agent. They cited its effect on gluten solubility, bread digestibility, and healthfulness, supported by Prof J W Mallet’s Virginia studies showing bread with ammonia powder performs better in color and texture and neutralizes lactic acids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Chemical Society
Washington
D. C
Baker
University of Pensylvania
Richardison
United States Department of Agriculture
Wm. McMurtrie
University of Illinois
E. H Bartly
Brooklyn N. Y
Board of Health
Long Teland College
J. W. Mallet
University of Virginia
Education column urges study and spirit in teachers
The piece argues for a rigorous course of study, praising a new Dixon schoolhouse, and urges teachers to arrive prepared for institute. It stresses higher teacher qualifications, character building, humility, responsibility, and a spirit of learning from students, with quotes from educators and calls for self examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pestalazzi
Froebel
Teachers’ Institute
Irish stockings and tariffs at the custom house
Samuel D Frew, a Belfast immigrant, sent stockings to home in Ireland but clashes with New York customs over tariff bills. He recalculates duties under McKinley law, argues the old tariff misapplied, and the stockings stay at the custom house awaiting sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
D. ‘Frew
Belfast
North
Ireland
Frew
Custom ‘House
Samuel D. Frew
Morris European and
American Express Company
Custom House
Express
McKinley
Astor
New York World
Overindulgence Prompts Remedy Ad for Dr. Pierce’s Pellets
An advertisement-style verse laments turkey overindulgence and stomach distress. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Purgative Pellets as a gentle, convenient remedy, claiming quick relief and portable use. It also mentions Dead Shot for hogs and a quick-daring air daree Shot phrase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.Pierce
India
Lard Packers and Piano Makers Debate Tariff Effects
A Philadelphia lard refiners firm cites a tariff rise that cut 60 percent from 50 pound tin can sales, as tin tabs cost more than wood. Piano manufacturers warn the McKinley tariff raised costs across tuning pins, piano wire, felts, and other components, slowing production and halting full orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
McKinley
Alfred Dulge
New York World
Dolge
Jtiis
Sone
Nore
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P.F. Watkins
Kelly Bend
Rmm
Gray
Emerson Brooks
Alonzo Davis
Lemuel Long
Bloomington
Joseph Hutchens
Carrie Oliphant
Highland Township
P. F. Watkins
David Davis
Monroe County
Lewis
F. C. Duon
Calvertville
Union Cemetery
Fyeis
Beteen
Rude
Squire
Marshal Fox
Geo. Hayton
Clay” City
Gua Long
Ben
Patterson Bros
Hol Price
Edward Beck
M. E
R. S. McKee
Fox
Zenia
Ubet
Fuller
Ed East
Thos. J. East
Ioman H. Fowler
Mall’s
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Greene County
Persimmon
Alexander Trent
Clinton
Owen Counties
D. A. Foster
May Dee
Charles
Kriss
Emma Runner
Hood
Evanaville
Laland
Squire Beck
U. S
Jacob’ Bucher
Gts
Inis of Education
Hunt
Dixon
County
Ant
Detroit Free Press
U. S. Gov't Report
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Brew
Porter
Robert P.porter
Robert P. Porter
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Louisiana
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Herr
Grossman
The
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Congress
Cleveland
Theresia
Ann
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Chase Bios Company
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