Peace rumors and election notes from Ohio and beyond
The piece reports on Grant lingering in news, France and China peace claims, and Monday election results in Columbus where Republicans won city tickets by moderate margins. It notes light statewide turnout, Pearson confirmed as New York postmaster, and mixed party gains in Michigan and Ohio. Nevada passes public bar treating law with fines and jail. It mentions U.S. interest in Central America and post office payroll totals for New York. Illinois may gain a U.S. Senator, with uncertain hints about John A. possible.
US and Canada Report 3 658 Business Failures In Quarter
The quarter shows 3 658 business failures in the United States and Canada up 362 from a year ago with liabilities totaling 46 million 181 thousand 951 dollars. Miners in the Pittsburgh district end strike as operators grant gains and 6 000 workers return to jobs while a few thousand more are expected to resume this week. Pension circular states claims will be disposed in regular order without advance unless in the Commissioner’s view it serves the department. The Riel revolt grows with Canadian authorities pushing it to the front, likely boosting the US horse market prospects.
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United States
Canada
Pittsburgh
Court Declares Liability For Fence Crossing Highway
The court held that a land owner is liable when a barbed wire fence crosses a highway without consent. The ruling addresses crossing, liability, and fence placement affecting passing stock and property boundaries.
J J Lee Seeks Recorder Nomination in Township Political Move
Since Monday’s battle J J Lee elected Clerk of this township is poised as a prominent candidate before the Republican county convention for the Recorder nomination. Lee shows insight to the township convention and supports propositions on Home Town Hall and School with votes required by a majority of ballots cast.
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J.J. Lee
Lee
Bontay’s Ton
Bridge
Town Hall
Cambridge
First timecol here voters recognize elective franchise
For the first time the col here have been recognized elective franchise, two of their mice have been elected to positions in the gift of the people. Mr. Loveins, of Ward A, will take a seat in the city .C and Mr. Lee assumes the duties of of Cambridge township. The election of these gentlemen goes deeper than th surface and is an indicator. The under current is likely to bring greater result to this race of people. The esior: are happy, or od folke.
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Loveins
Lee
Cambridge Township
Organize Prohibition drive to overthrow liquor traffic
The piece urges unity behind the Prohibition party to defeat liquor interests. It calls for voting straight Prohibition, criticizing Republicans and Democrats, and appealing to reformers to join temperance forces, led by W. A. Cunningham and Danford, Ohio.
MONDAY ELECTION RESULTS FOR MULTIPLE WARDS AND TOWNS
Totals show voters across precincts reporting on Trustees Clerks Treasurers Assessors and Constables with results for Campriole Township wards A B C D and 4th precinct plus corporation elections in Ward A and B and school board races. Key names include Barr Burris Graves Lee Potts Bonnell Stewart Montgomery Dougherty Swick and others with Children's Home yes votes and overall turnout varying by precinct.
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Campriole Township Frrer
O.barr
Listen Burris
John W. Graves
C. P. B. Satcher
Phillip Eaton
J. J. Lee
W. R B. Sprague
Stephen Potts
William Black
Isaac Swick
C. Scott
Justice of the Peace
Dougherty
RD. Scott
Children’s Home
Gamaleil Baker
C. F. Urban
Lee Mercer
Jas. D. Taylor
Jas. Tandy
Joseph Stoner
Jno, Franks
S C Barr
J W Graves
PB Sarehet
J J Lee
W R Sprague
S Potts
L L Bonnell
Mason
M E Gallup
HC Motte
S C Scott
Varee of the Peace
W S Dougherty
Barr
Graves
Burris
Lee
Potts
Black
Bonnell
Stewart
Montgomery
Gallup
Swick
Valley trustees and Madison Jefferson election tally snapshot
Valley district lists trustees and officials with votes for 168 150 115 83 110 75 122 116 129 109 142 124 94 18 111 24 197 Madison trustees Hanna Couplin Boyd Clerk Weyer Treasurer Johnson Assessor Stewart Jefferson ticket elected Isaac McColum Augustus bis William Beal Clerk McCracken Tehhecrar Thos McKahan Assessor Jacob Brower Constables John Stiles RT McCullough Children’s Home votes 48 no 90 Total vote 154 l
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Jos White
Mitch Miller
David Proudfit
W C Watters
A & L Johnson
Joseph Stevens
Stables
Willard Shively
Charles Dennis
Jeremiah Miley
Jacob Salladay
Wm T Crow
Jo W Wilson
Jas Campbell
J I Secrest
K A Belford
A’ Davis
Jno Hi Secrest
Jas Laughlin
Wm Secrest
J Miller
John W Trott
G Y Carothers
Jnoss Fried
Max Seigler
Children Home
Liall
Madison
Wm C Hanna
S Couplin
Alex Boyd
Jas Weyer
A A Johnson
Joseph Stewart
Jefferson
Twe Tees
Isaac McColum
Augustus Bis
Wm Beal
Ro McCracken
Tiehecrar
Thos. McKahan
J Cob Brower
John Stiles
RT Mccullough
Children’s Homes
Dr Breelow's Positive Cure for Coughs and Lung Ailments
Time tried and true medicine praised for coughs colds croup influenza bronchitis and early consumption. Promises prompt thorough permanent relief with safe pleasant use for children. Price 40 cents and one dollar trial bottles free of J RK Downar does not clearly identify a date or venue.
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Breelow
Ohio coal output in 1884 by district and county
Report to Mine Inspector W A Davis shows Ohio’s total coal production for 1884 at 1 379 100 tons across mining districts. Belmont, Guernsey and Jefferson counties rank among the top districts with Guernsey county noted as third in the second district.
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W. A. Davis
Ohio
Belmont Cour
Guernsey“ Jefferson
Tuscarawas ‘' Carrol Muskineum
Coshoeton
Holmes Perr
Guernsey County
Miner Convention Adjourns and Schedules Next Meeting
The Miners Convention of the district met at Deepee last Saturday. Members resolved to adjourn until Friday at 9 o'clock a.m. and to send delegates to discuss proposed wage reductions. Operators are invited to attend and justify the demand for lower pay.
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Meesi
Turner
Deepee
Bridge
Demandero
Harwisox
Bright's kidney disease cited as medical mystery cure touted
An article fragment discusses Bright's disease of the kidneys as a baffling ailment. It cites Mishler's Herb Bitters as a claimed cure in a case from Hinkletown Pennsylvania. The piece promotes the April issue of Magazine of America with portraits and essays ranging from colonial piracy to education and natural history.
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Bright
Misbler
Terri Bilters
Geo. Rusler
Hinkletown
Winter
Rutter
Martin
Mishler
Mysterious Hair Tonic Promises Bold Results
A fragmented notice touts Parker's Hair Balsamy as a weighty remedy for baldness. It asserts the product can remove traces of pray beer and cover bald spots with a single bottle, urging men to avoid public embarrassment by using the tonic.
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Parker
Piles Cure Sold By Indian Ointment Amid Advertisement
An 1840s style ad touts William's Indian Pile Ointment promising instant relief from piles in five minutes. It claims cure for severe cases and lists price and vendor, PD Gifts in Cleveland. The notice appears among general miscellany and a report on Ohio state society organizing events.
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William
Frazier Medicine Co
Prop
Cleveland
Permanent Pastures And The Value Of Permanent Grasses
The article argues for permanent pasturage over rotation in crops. It notes permanent grasses improve soil, rooting, and yield, and cites England’s practice of long term management. It urges adopting permanent pastures on hill lands to prevent waste and boost grazing capacity over time.
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England
Counterfeit Banknotes and Health Remedies Warned in Notice
A fragmented notice discusses hemorrhoids and a supposed cure by Dr Bosanka along with an address and medicine firm. It then shifts to counterfeit banknotes across several states, noting New York as a major source and describing the spread and eventual losses from fake currency. The item cites banks and a March 8 date with references to the Pittsburgh and Cumene National Banks.
Griggs Glycerine Salve advertised as universal cure
An advertisement claims Griggs Glycerine Salve cures cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores and even piles and skin eruptions. Sold by J M McGill with 26 cent price and money back satisfaction guarantee. The passage also notes Moscow’s great bell details and a breakage event near the unfixed structure.
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J. M. McGill
Ages of Authors and Their Lifespans
Authors are a long lived group but many die young. Notable examples include Keats at 25 and Chatterton in youth, Artemus Ward at 33, Byron at 36, Burns at 37, Poe at 40, Dickens at 58, Hawthorne 60, Scott 61, Johnson 75, Goethe 83.
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Chatterton
Keats
Kirke White
Artemus Ward
Byron
Burns
Charlotte Bronte
Edgar Allen Poe
Goldsmith
Balzac
Boccaccio
Milton and Agassiz
Dumas, Er
Bower
Hans Anderson
Chaucer
DeQuincey
Samuel Johnson
Irving
Beranger
Goethe
Dr Frazier's Magic Ointment advertised cure all
Dr Frazier's Magic Ointment marketed as the greatest blessing of this generation for soils burns sores and many ailments. Sold by druggists for 50c by Frazier Medicine Co props.
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Dr. Frazier
Ly Frazier Medicine CO
Salve promises cure with money back guarantee
The ad touts a universal salve for cuts sores ulcers and many skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It notes a price of 25 cents per box and sale by C L Wall & Co. Also mentions Fairmount Park in Philadelphia as the largest pleasure ground in America, spanning 2740 acres.
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C. L. Wall & Co
America
Fairmont Park
Philadelpha
Declined into the gale of years proverb and salvation offer
A quoted speaker jokes about aging and mentions obtaining Salvation OL for 25 cents, reflecting a humorous, fragmentary reading of a broader exchange. The line suggests thrift or promotion tied to a product or idea named Salvation OL.
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