Cable link proposed between Australia and British Columbia
English capitalists plan a telegraph cable project connecting Australia with British Columbia. A U S post office exists for every 1000 people and liquor is accessible for every 320 residents. Yellow fever cases rise in Jacksonville Florida with fears it could spread despite strong containment efforts.
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Australia
British Columbia
Cable
United States
Jacksonville
Florida
Ohio Congressman McKinley Impresses Southern Voters
The Ohio congressman McKinley drew favorable reactions from Southern audiences during a recent tour and is seen as shaping a path to future prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman McKinley
South
Ohio
East Side milliners adopt home trim plan to boost trade
Milliners in the East have started visiting private houses to trim hats and bonnets rather than staying at stores. The plan is credited with increasing their trade and expanding customer access.
European wheat crop to shrink amid rising U.S. demand
An authoritative report says Europe will harvest far less wheat this season, likely boosting demand in the American market and causing cereal bids to fail to reach favorable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Thurman greeted by large crowds on Port Huron tour
Across the route to Port Huron Michigan last week Hon A G Thurman drew large crowds of enthusiastic admirers. Despite years and frosts his hair is silvered yet the Old Roman retains a strong hold on the hearts of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.G. Thurman
Port Huron
Mich
Trade review signals improving crop prospects and confidence
In a Dun and Co New York review the assessment notes a better feeling in all directions. Crop prospects improve and manufacturers gain confidence. The present business state is encouraging with larger volume than a year ago and growing assurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun & Co
New York
Counterfeiters Captured in Denver Operation
Report from Denver details a band of counterfeiters from San Francisco Chicago New York and other cities seized with dies and materials. They aimed to flood the country with bogus gold coin made of chemical material. Hon Benjamin Harrison Republican presidential candidate enjoys recreation on an island in Lake Eries near Toledo with continuous ovation and fishing as voters receive him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
Denver
Colorado
Benjamin Harrison
Lake Erie
Toledo
Benjamin
Muskingum Republicans Nominate County Ticket at Zanesville
The Muskingum county convention in Zanesville Saturday nominated Sheriff Russell Bethel Clerk of Courts Vincent Cockins Recorder Ernest Scott Commissioner F M Reder Infirmary Director David M Evans and Surveyor I C Conner. The Courier calls it a fair average ticket not the strongest possible.
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Republicans
Muskingum
Zanesville
Russell Bethel
Vincent Cockins
Ernest Scott
F. M. Reder
David M. Evans
I. C. Conner
The
Courier
Papacy Faces Shift Toward Spiritual Influence in East
Reports from the East warn that the Pope's power as a dictator is waning. Councils of the Nations, once under papal control, are said to act independently. Predictions suggest the Papacy may become a church mainly with spiritual sway in coming years as beliefs about church duties evolve.
President Hints Expanded Power Over Canada Trade
President Cleveland urged Congress to grant the executive branch broader retaliatory powers over Canada in response to fisheries disputes. The message stresses protecting American citizens abroad as well as at home and has stirred strong reactions in the United States Canada and Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Congress
United States
Canada
Great Britaan
Europe poised on brink as France Italy clash looms
The article notes mounting tensions between France and Italy with reconciliation efforts failing and the broader European powers watching. It suggests a potential German Austrian alignment with Italy if France and Italy clash, predicting possible humiliation for France. The tone warns of an imminent outbreak and shifting alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Italy
Europe
French Republic
Germany
Austria
Prohibition advocate Fanning speaks at Opera House
Michigan reform figure M. L. Fanning addressed a large audience on Prohibition. He attacked Republicans for outrages against Prohibition speakers and argued tariff debates mask the real issue. He warned of a shift toward Prohibition gaining ground, likening it to abolition era tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Fanning
Michigan
Opera House
Republican Party
South
Ohio
Fanning
Washington notices mix of visitors sales and deaths
The fragment lists visitors and events including Roy Allender in Washington, E E Sproat’s guest, Linkborn and Hutchinson cattle and hogs sale, John Robinson’s show attendance, J D Henry visiting for a funeral, Thos Smith visiting Washington friends, Miss Fannie Houser visiting cadiz grandparents, Mayor Moore buying the Elizabethtown district schoolhouse for 3975, KE M Creighton selling 17 steers at 435 per hundredweight, parachute descent plans for Sept 27, Rev Dr Irons lecture, Mrs Robi Beard and Mrs Lucy Henry deaths with burials and condolences from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Allender
Middletown
Delaware
Sproat
S. Linkborn
Hutchinson
John Robinson
J D Henry Esq
Cincinnati
Henry
Thos Smith
Philadelphia
Washington
Fannie Houser
Cadiz
Edward Hall
Moore
Elizabethtown
KE M Creighton
Irons
Presbyterian Church
Robi Beard
I N White
UP Church
Lucy Henry
RW Henry
Baltimore
Baltimore Md
Prank
George
Rev McCracken
Kimbolton Notes Include Bridges Cars Cows and Beloved Events
Local dispatches mention George W Gibson buying a car load of cows in Kimbolton. The old mill bridge is torn down for a new iron bridge. North Salem petitions a daily mail and potential church call to Rev J W Best. Emma Clark shows improving condition after injuries. Proctors repair thresher, and many attend regional festivals and services.
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George W Gibson
Vestibuled Trains On the Baltimore and Ohio
The first vestibuled train from Mt Clare shops completed an experimental run Baltimore to Keyser covering 215 miles in five hours. Despite sharp curves on the route the car swaying remained minimal with oscillation not exceeding six inches. The test supports vestibule claims and the train will enter regular service Philadelphia to Chicago. other through trains will be fitted within sixty days.
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Baltimore & Ohio Company
Mt Clare
Baltimore
Keyser
Philadelphia
Chicago
Wonderful county woman cured by Dr King's New Discovery
A county woman, Mrs Luther Lutz, credited Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption with a seven year battle against illness. After three months of coughing and sleepless nights, she used a first dose and slept through the night, claiming miraculous improvement after a free trial bottle from Wall & Co's drug store via W C Hamrick & Co. of Shelby, NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Luther Lutz
Thas
W C Hamrick & Co
Shelby, NC
Wall & Co
Local Notes and Illnesses Dominate Community Briefs
Brady reports Mrs Wm Adair and Miss Nancy J Bonnell seriously ill. George Linn of St Clairsville visits relatives here. Harry McCracken returns from California with slight health gains. Miss Hattie Johnson to teach Independence school this fall. Sugartree fork bridge at John Parkers washed away in last week’s flood. Methodist church to hold communion next Sabbath at 2 50 PM.
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George Linn
St Clairsville
Harry McCracken
California
Hattie Johnson
Winchester
Independence School
Sugartree Fork
John Parkers
Electric bitters hailed as cure all by druggists and buyers
A verdict of unanimous approval comes from Druggist witnesses in W D Suit at Bippus and Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio praising electric bitters as best remedy. They claim relief across rheumatic and liver kidney blood ailments with testimonials from thousands. Bottles sell for fifty cents at Wall & Co's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bippus, Inc
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
Wall & Co
Radical remodel of public schools urged by professor
Professor H. H. Boyesen argues in the September Forum that public schools resemble a restricted university curriculum. He says the culture taught is academic and distant from the lives most pupils will lead, breeding disappointment and disaffection toward a state unable to fulfill promised ambitions.
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H. H. Boyesen
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad Announces Healing Salve
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by C. L. Wall & Co to December 188.
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C. L. Wall & Co
Local Notes and Social Roundup for Quaker City
Quaker City reports visits by Mrs R R Faulkner to Toledo and A B Hall to Cincinnati. Jack Likes visits from New York. E E Gibson returns from Scio College. Fifty excursion tickets sold for Moundsville camp meeting. Webster-Stanton reception at Thomas Webster’s residence. Abbie Haney marries B Bircher in Chicago. plans to live in Dakota. Peach shipments steady. wool purchases exceed 200,000 pounds from Guernsey, Muskingum and nearby counties. Kydick and Addison Bros. win school papering contract. J P Lochary resigns as operator and train dispatcher. Browns vs Gas City at Cambridge. Quaker City Browns beat Buffalo 13 to 6 amid dispute. Mrs Mattie McClelland Brown visits from Cincinnati. famed speech noted. Gas boring machinery arrives. new site to be chosen after removing well No. 4 casing. Cemetery land condemnation debated. price dispute cited. Republican rally marks dedication of a log cabin. Cambridge club parade and supper follow with speeches.
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Quaker City
R R Faulkner
J Hurle
Toledo
Cincinnati
Jack
New York City
E E Gibson
Scio College
Depot
Moundsville
Webster—Stanton
Thomas Webster
Chicago
Abbie Haney
B Bircher
Dakota
Jonathan Rose
Guernsey
Muskingum Anderry
Cambridge
Ovecach
Buffalo Club
Hartford
Quaker City Browns
Buffaloees
Mattie McClelland Brown
Ohio Wesleyan College
WH Hartley
John R Hall
Cambridge Harrison and Morton Club
Quaker City Band
M.R. Patterson
Col Bushfield
J. D. Taylor
D D Taylor
Miss Mamie Stillions Visits and Local Notices
Miss Mamie Stillions of Columbus is visiting her parents here. Simeon Bonnell has built a portico adding to his residence. The N W Ruby house was struck by lightning last Tuesday night with little damage. Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Lutetia McCollum and David L Dugan today. Alex McCollum went to Perry county for the funeral of his grandson who died of diphtheria. Kings Daughters announce their annual entertainment next Saturday night with plans to sell a fine silk quilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Stillions
Columbus
Simeon Bonnell
N W
Ruby
Lutetia McCollum
David L Dugan
Alex McCollum
Perry County
Local Items and Notices from Middlebourne Area
Ripe peaches are plentiful selling at 25c per bushel. A L Gill and wife of Middlebourne visit his father here. Sabbath school lesson to be held September 6. Wishard McCall lectured at Blooming Grove school house on Sabbath evening. James Rinehart rents a farm near New Concord and will move this Fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A L Gill
Middlebourne
Wishard McCall
Blooming Grove
James Rinehart
New Concord
Byesville News Notes and Local Affairs
Byesville reports dull business and butter scarcity. A house burned last week owned by George Cale. A child of Mr and Mrs N E Galloway died. Robert Hollis became engineer at Pioneer coal slope. Mrs John Lee and Mrs M W Peters ill with fever. A child of Jonny Hoskins injured by sled accident. James Copeland improving after mine crush. An IOOF Lodge No 765 was instituted by FB Zay and CL Young with officers installed and nine initiates. Cambridge team assisted. about sixty Odd Fellows attended.
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George Cale
N E Galloway
Robert Hollis
John Lee
M W Peters
Jonny Hoskins
James Copeland
Farmer's Mine
Byesville
FB Zay
CL Young
PGM
AJ Downey
J T Lee
WJ Hall
B F Lee
Sec
E L Allman
J R Grant
D Friedman
J Smith
J Shipley
T J Lee
C J Barnes
Hilderband
Humble
J W Thompson
Cambridge
Ohio Centennial Exposition Programme First Week 1888
The Columbus Ohio Centennial Exposition opens September 4 1888 with a military review and ceremonies led by Governor Foraker. Notable orations by Dan Voorhees and James Blaine, a 1400 voice chorus, and a centennial ode. The roster lists welcoming events and daily programs through September 7 and ongoing Coliseum schedules including dozens of societies, clubs, and public bodies through October 19.
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Columbus
High Street
State House Grounds
Centennial Grounds
Woodward Avenue
J. B. Foraker
Dan. W. Voorhees
Indiana
James G. Blaine
Maine
Gov. Foraker
R. B. Hayes
W. H. Gibson
Virginia
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Frank Hurd
Ohio
North Western Territory
Ilinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Logan County
Orders of
Catholic Knighthood
Catholic Benevolent Societies
Pioneers of Ohio
Patriotic Order Sons of America
State Bar Association
Granges
Farmers’ Clubs
Knights of Pythias
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ohio Sunday School Union
Presbyterian Church
League of American Wheelmen
Bargain Clothing Sale at Hirschberg's One-Priced House
Business ad urging help to unload overstock before season end. It promises deep discounts on men's and boys' suits and hats, with prices slashed for quick sales. Slogans claim cost is irrelevant and insist on immediate cash at L Hirschberg's Jambridge Ohio store.
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Hirschberg
L. Hirschera
Jambridge
Ohio
Sunday excursion to the 0 N G En campment at Columbus
The B and O will run a special Sunday train from Cambridge on September 2 offering round trip tickets at 1.65 dollars. Trains depart Cambridge 5 30 am and return Columbus 7 30 pm with tickets valid through Sept 2. The piece discusses newspaper space rent and value of selling rather than giving away advertising.
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Columbus
Cambridge
Swift's Specific Co. touted as remedy for colds and throat
Rev. Josefh O. Langston cites his wife’s recovery from a severe cold after using SSS. He notes his own throat irritation improved with nightly doses while preaching. The text promotes a free treatise on blood and skin diseases from The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
the Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
SSS
Josefh O. Langston
Birth announcements for Morehead and Stevens in 1888
Two birth notices: on August 24 1888 to Mr and Mrs John Morehead of West Cambridge a son, and on August 25 1888 to Mr and Mrs John Stevens of this place a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
John Stevens
Public Sale of Undivided One Third in Ohio Land
On the premises, offer at public sale the undivided one third part of the southeast quarter of section 20 in township 9 and range 10 Spencer township Guernsey county Ohio. Terms: one third cash day of sale one third in one year and one third in two years secured by mortgage at six percent interest with annual payments. Appraised at 2700 dollars. Elias Dennis guardian of Samuel Forsythe. Stee le Rosemond attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Township
Guernsey County
Ohio
Elias Dennis
Samuel Forsythe
Steele & Rosemond
Atty’s
Heirs Notified in Estate Proceeding of Thomas F. Strong
James M. Gregg and N. T. Oliver, administrators of Thomas F. Strong, deceased, petition in Guernsey County Probate Court seeking sale of Noble County Ohio real estate to pay debts. Heirs at Union Center Cumberland Illinois named as defendants must answer by September 15, 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Strong
George W. Strong
Albert Strong
Mary Ann Nigh
Margaret J. Outright
Henry Waldren
Union Center
Cumberland County
Ilinois
Thomas F. Strong
James M. Gregg
N. T. Oliver
Guernsey
State of
Ohio
County of Noble
State of Ohio
James M.gregg
Mathews & Heade
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Mahaffey & Ogier
J.P. Mahaffey
T. W. Ogier
Main St
Fast Court Square
Kimbolton
Salem
Joseph Leeper
Norma
Kate Angus
Allen
Hopewell
Wallace
Berry
North Salem
Comin
Emma Clark
Henry Martin
Harrison and Morton Club
Rey J W Best
Steubenville
Brady
Wm Adair
Nancy J Bonnell
Methodist Church
Bucklen
Kydick & Adddison Bros
J P Lochary
Spencer’s
J. P
Midway
Antrim
Ohio Centennial
Levi Hirschberg
Swift Specific Co
Drawer
Atlanta, Ga
Guardian
Elias Dennin
Samuel McVickers
Morrison Chester
Dougherty
J.C. Carver
Florida Southern Railway Co
Harrison
Pike
Morrow
Licking
Hocking Counties
Kentucky
Kansas
God
Acre
Or Nadie Co CO
Carver
Wheeling Avenue
East Eighth Street
Winton Glass
Ogier’s
Cambridge, Ohio
Alesmen
Ada Ily
Chase Brothers Company
Roghesterunty
Gormley
Ter
Ele
Gant
H. R. Burner
Thalheimer
Baltimore Clothing CO
Ladies and
Cade
Wizening Avenue
Saldwell
Newcomerstown
Anne & Carlisle
iSucessors
J. E. Annis
Ala
GENER
Mizterial
Taylor Biock
CHIG
H.E. Sampson
Taylor -:- Block
Cambridge, O
Wheeling Age
Bet
H. Russell Burner
Burner
Aif i & Swalt
Coserave
Main Street
Cook's. Cheep Store
J. F Umstot
J. Ei. Paden
Washington, Ohio
Ailor—A.kerskhy
Iey’s
Mill Street
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