Western Texas Wool Output and Other Notable Facts
The report notes western Texas wool production at 30 million pounds annually. France plans to introduce liver and nickel coinage with an initial issue of 70 million francs. Mexico has 27 states and covers 812025 square miles, with a population around 10,249,152. Ohio reportedly has about 40,000 pensioners drawing 1,225,000 dollars yearly. East experiments heat passenger coaches with steam from the engine. Petitions seek telegraph control by the Post Office Department. A writer claims Germans or French pugilists lack in fist fighting, though they fence well.
Division of Dakota Favored by Large Majority
The division question in Dakota was settled in favor of division by a near four thousand vote margin, suggesting likely statehood admission will lead to the territory being split into separate states.
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Dakota
Detroit Player Sets World Carom Record in Boston Run
Harvey McKenna of Detroit scored 2,497 points in a single run during a three ball carom match in Boston last week, surpassing the world record for this event.
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Boston
Harvey McKenna
Detroit
Michigan
Chicago Brewers Boycott Iowa Kansas Barley
Chicago brewers plan retaliation against Prohibition States by buying no barley from Iowa and Kansas. They have instructed their agents to enforce the boycott, aiming to pressure producers in those states.
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Chicago
Iowa
Kansas
Prohibition
Mission funds rise with church drive totals
Over the past year the Methodist Episcopal church raised 1 044 795 91 dollars for missions. In addition the church raised 63 000 dollars for Bishop Taylor's work in Africa.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Curch
Taylor
Africa
Trade centers report brisk business. wool trade dull
Reports from trade centers last week show business active and currency in good supply. However the wool trade is announced dull with prices below those of last May.
Baron Ifirsch proposes vast European Jewish charity gift
Baron Ifirsch, identified as an Israelite, plans to distribute 20 million dollars among Jewish charitable institutions across Europe. The proposal is described as possibly the largest donation of its kind ever made by a single individual.
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Baron Ifirsch
Europe
Honorable McKvaine, Ohio Supreme Court Judge, Dies
Hon. George W. McKvaine, late Judge of the Supreme Court of Ohio, died at New Philadelphia last Thursday of paralysis, aged 65. The deceased was an eminent lawyer and a gentle man universally respected.
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George W. McKvaine
Supreme Court of Ohio
New Philadelphia
Debutant Hogg Sidesteps with 93 Private Bills
In two days last week 1,170 private bills were introduced in the House at Washington. Congressman Hogg of West Virginia, a first term member, offered 93 of them. The report notes the congressman’s notable prolific start.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Hogg
West Virginia
Grand jury finds no crooked dealings by Henry Ives
A New York grand jury investigation into Henry Ives, a broker and railroad man, found no misconduct and returned no indictment. The probe is described as thorough and inconclusive of crime.
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New York
Henry Ives
Kansas Garden Spot Image Satire Quips on Seasons
Readers recall Kansas as a garden spot despite harsh blizzards fuel shortages and cyclones. Reports note seasonal drawbacks from spring through winter with mentions of grasshoppers and challenging conditions across the state.
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Kansas
G A R Members May Retain U P Church Ties
At a recent Allegheny U P Presbytery meeting the ruling allowed G A R members to keep their church affiliation. If adopted widely the G A R membership could rise significantly.
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Allegheny U.P. Presbytery
U.P. Choren
Judge Sentences John McCarthy to Life Penitentiary
Montgomery county Judge sentences John McCarthy for burglary and larceny to life in prison. It is his third term and a claimed criminal law clause allows such punishment. Exceptions noted and Supreme Court will review the decision.
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Montgomery County
John McCarthy
Supreme Court
John Longsworth Seeks Re election as Message Clerk
J C Longsworth left Tuesday for Columbus. John is a candidate for re election to the position of Message Clerk of the House of Representatives, a place he filled most acceptably in the last Legislature. He is in every way qualified and a thorough hard working Republican. His many friends in this county would be glad to see him elected.
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J. C. Longsworth
Columbus
John
House of Representatives
Oil boom yields massive output and profits in PA and NY
The Oil City Derrick reports that 53 000 wells drilled since petroleum discovery in Pennsylvania and New York cost 200 million dollars and produced 310 million barrels of oil sold for 500 million dollars, yielding a producer profit of 300 million. Oil exports total 6 231 102 923 gallons. In Washington county pool, 3 209 000 dollars went to machinery and drilling. Independent of oil, about 50 million is invested in natural gas plants in Pennsylvania.
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Oil City
Pennsylvania
New York
Washington County
Kilrain Smith Prize Fight Sparks US UK Talk
The Kilrain Smith prize fight drew nationwide and British attention, likened to the Heenan Sayres affair. Jake Kilrain, born February 9, 1859, in Greenpoint L I, later moved to Baltimore, is listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds. Jem Smith, born January 21, 1863, at Red Lion Market Whitecross Street St Luke's, stands 5 feet 8 inches and weighs 180 pounds in condition.
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Kilrain-Smith
United States
Great Britain
Heenan-Sayres
Jake Kilrain
Cambridge
Mass
Baltimore
Greenpoint
L. I
Jem Smith
Red Lion Market
Whitecross Street
St. Luke’s
Preliminary Council In Cambridge For Farmers Institute
Invitation to a preliminary council at Hammond's Opera House Cambridge on Friday December 30 1887 to form and appoint committees for the Guernsey County Farmers Institute and Centennial Convention to be held January 25 and 26 under the state board of agriculture and centennial commission. Sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Attendees urged to discuss business topics and participant names. By order of C P E Sarchert and A J Clark secretaries.
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Guernsey County Farmers’ Institute
Cambridge
Ohio
Ohto
Hammond’s Opera House
State Board of Agriculture and Centennial Commission
A. J. Clark
Week of Marriages Issued Licenses List
The following marriage licenses were issued this week: C. E Sykes with Sadie L. Floyd. J. H. Hay mar with Hettie Rich. C. E. Gay with Carrie Brown. W. D. Tucker with Frances Hickman. Edward Lisley with Jessie B. Nichols. W. C. McConoughay with Ela H. Luccock. D. A. Thompson with Agnes KE. Carothers. William Faulkner with Blanche D'Andoy. Steve Repasky with Mary Iwantso. John W. Stevens with Lillie Moreland. J. W. Galloway with Lillie A. Meredith. Samuel Garey with Jane Roller. A. A. Coventry with A. P. Webster. Harry McClelland with Luella Finley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E Sykes
Sadie L. Floyd
J. H. Haymar
Hettie Rich
C. E. Gay
Carrie Brown
W. D. Tucker
Frances Hickman
Edward Lisley
Jessie B. Nichols
W. C. McConaughey
Ela H. Luccock
D. A. Thompson
Agnes KE. Carothers
William Faulkner
Blanche D’andoy
Steve Repasky
Mary Iwantso
John W. Stevens
Lillie Moreland
J. W. Galloway
Lillie A. Meredith
Samuel Garey
Jane Roller
A. A. Coventry
A. P. Webster
Harry McClelland
Luella Finley
Week of Prayer Guidance by U S Evangelical Alliance
The Evangelical Alliance issued topics for the week of prayer starting January 1. Sunday offers Luke 21:28 and 1 Peter 4:7 with related verses. Daily prayers cover thanksgiving, confession, family and school hallowing, church unity, missions, and nations under authority. A closing sermon on January 8 cites 1 Corinthians 15:53.
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U.S. Evangelical Alliance
Peter
Jesus Christ
Christendom
Church of God
One Universal Church
L. Cor
Wedding buzz and village news from Mantua and Hopewell
Community notes from Mantua report Mrs A Kenworthy visiting friends at Hopewell and Mrs Rumor predicting another Hopewell wedding. Miss Chapmans return home after a pleasant visit. Mt Hermon box social raises over $10. Jas Swan returns to Topeka after weeks away. John Carr dies suddenly at about 60. funeral by Rev J T Campbell at Mt Hermon cemetery.
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Mantua
Squire Swan
Dr. Chapman
A Kenworthy
Hopewell
John Carr
Mr Carr
UP Church
J T Campbell
Mt Hermon
Community Notes From Cumberland Area Holiday Week
Cumberland news item with multiple short notes on local residents. Mentions closed school for three weeks in Cumberland, travels and family visits in Zanesville Renrock Bealsville Newcomerstown and Wooster University, marriages Delta Tucker and Frances Hickman, Christmas observances, and church events including an oyster supper and cantatas.
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Cumberland
Roseman
Zanesville
Perego
Columbus
Frye
Byesville
Maginnis
Melvin McCloy
Newcomerstown
W H McClow
J A McClelland
Renrock
J A Elder
LN Carr
Kiowa
Kansas
Charlie Conner
Marietta
Jesse Jordan
Bealsville
Lizzie Cosgrave
Point Pleasant
Della McCorde
the Wooster University
Delta Tucker
Frances Hickman
U Herron’s
Presbyterian
Byesville Community Notes From December 1887
The itemized Byesville page reports local happenings including CH Hughes in Cambridge on business, boys testing ice on Sunday, and several families facing illness. A dramatic entertainment is planned by the Rechabites, a fatal meningitis death of eight month old child, and Christmas gift exchanges. Sunday schools held events with candy and dinners.
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CH Hughes
Cambridge
Nathan Smith
Odell
Wlr
Fred Hinchliffe
Mat Farris
M P
Maggie Cosner
Senecaville
Geo Conner
Emma Timberlake
Benjamin Luccock
Kimbolton
RG Young
John Lee
Jennie Nicholson
Anna Sanderson
L. K. Thompson
Wellsville
Ohio
Trail Run
Harry Moss
Byesville
MFE
Treasury
Conner
Laxa dor advertised for constipation and teething help
An advertisement extolls Laxador as a cheap remedy for constipation priced at 25 cents and warns against liver disease from neglecting treatment. It also promotes Dr Bull's Baby Syrup to soothe inflamed gums during teething, describing it as easing a hard process for infants.
Christmas tree at MFE church a grand display
Mrs Rev Vestal of Mansfield and Otho Dilley of Zanesville visited here as most area schools enjoy a week of vacation. Protracted meeting at the ME church began today. Visitors include Will Brown of Cambridge Arch Finley of near Topeka Kansas and Lizzie Housman returning home Bertha Yarnell away for holidays Will Barber guest of Alba Loughead. The MFE church Christmas tree drew 100 to 900 presents with decorations and a generous attendance and satisfactory proceeds.
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Rev Vestal
Mansfield
Otho Dilley
Zanesville
Will Brown
Cambridge
Arch Finley
Topeka
Kansas
Lizzie Housman
Sarahsville
Bertha Yarnell
Granville
Will Barber
Loudonville
Ohio
Alba Loughead
MFE
New York Mail and Express Ad praised as national paper
A column extols the New York Mail and Express as a thoroughly clean national newspaper. It highlights fair coverage of public questions, global news, and rich reading matter for all ages, noting free sample copies are available.
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New York Mail and Express
Mail and Express
New York Mail
Express
Metropolis
HOWE
Union
Maitland Express
United States
MAIL
Verkly
Tuk Mall
New York
Mt Zion notes and local incidents from neighbors
John Bradshaw lost a valuable calf. Wheat prospects look good in the area. AS Hanna teaches a singing school at this place. Miss Lilly Freeman visited Thos White's family last week. Farmers petition to prohibit hunting on their premises. John Shriver seeks winter school term at Hickory College District No 7. Mr Valentine lost a fine horse from lung fever last week. Elmer Burns fears his horse may die from distemper.
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John Bradshaw
Hanna
Lilly Freeman
Thos White
John Shriver
Hickory College
Valentine
Elmer Burns
Swift's Specifics Testimonial From Montpelier Teacher
A Montpelier Ohio teacher describes ten years of ivy poison eruptions and chronic catarrh cured after eight bottles of Swift's Specific. She credits renewed health and gratitude for the remedy found via a newspaper testimonial. Other women praise Swift's Specific for blood cleansing and renewed vigor.
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Detroit Journal
Town Quiet Over Holidays Documents Local Movements
Miss Alda Neeland of Aya spent Sunday in town with no entertainments during the holidays. Miss Crystia and Emma Wycoff visited Summerfield. NE Galloway and wife attended a quarterly Cumberland meeting Sunday. Mrs John Kelly, long ill, worsened last Friday but is improving. The schoolhouse contract was let to Ross McCart last week and the site will move to the Matson lot near the Presbyterian church.
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Alda Neeland
Aya
Crystia
Emma Wycoff
Summerfield
Galloway
Cumberland
John Kelly
Ross McCart
Matson Jot
Presbyterian Church
Electric Bitters Voted Best Remedy by Druggists
The verdict is unanimous among druggists including W D Sult of Bippus Indiana and Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio that Electric Bitters cures liver kidney and blood diseases. They report relief in many cases and cite a customer who was cured after six bottles. Wall & Co's drug store offers bottles for 50 cents.
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R. W. Wilson
Hopkinsville
Swift
Swirt Specific Co
Atlanta
W D Sult
Bippus
Ind
Lean
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Olio
Wall & Co
H. Russell Burner
Cambridge Ontario Uncalled Letters Advertised List
Cambridge Ontario post office dated December 24 1887 lists uncalled letters marked advertised. Names include JB Beachout Eb Ball Mrs N Barnett Miss Kate Downar C Haskins W Hoyt Miss Laura Hamilton Ges Haynes Lizzie Moss Geo W Moore Daniel Ross and others including Eliza McGinnis and Sadie Wilson.
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Cambridge
ONIO
JB Beachout
Eb Ball
N Barnett
Kate Downar
C Haskins
W Hoyt
Laura Hf Hamilton
Ges Haynes
Mary B Mercer
Lizzie Moss
Geo W Moore
Eliza McGinnis
A Hi and
W Mitchell
Daniel Ross
F Eirstone
Moss E Stevens
Eliza ‘Thompson
WG Uren
Sadie Wilson
Sarah W. Coli
Inauguration Excursions to Columbus for Governor Foraker
The B and O railroad will sell round trip tickets to Columbus for the January 9 1888 inauguration at one cent per mile. Tickets are valid Saturday January 7 and return January 10 inclusive.
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Columbus
Governor Foraker
B &O Rrk
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength Against Consumption
Advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with hypophosphites treats consumption and wasting diseases. It is said to ease throat and lung irritation, improve blood quality, and fortify the body against future illness. The note dated December 29 urges taking no other remedy.
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Scott
Common Sense Physician Advocates Mechanical Disease Theory
Dr. H Russell Burner of the Ohio Reform Sanitarium argues diseases arise from mechanical misalignment of internal organs and spine. He claims supports and posture restore function, warning medicines cannot reach such cases. He schedules January 23 24 visits at Park Hotel Cambridge Ohio for free consultation.
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H. Russell Burner
Ohio Reform Sanitarium and Medical Institute
Cambridge
Guernsey County
Park Hotel
HL Russell Burner
J. M. Gorley
Columbus
Ohio
Holiday Excursions From Pittsburgh Dates and Fares
The Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh will sell round trip excursion tickets from all stations on December 24 25 26 and 31 1887 and January 1 and 2 1888. Tickets return by January 3 1888. Adults pay at least 35 cents and children at least 16 cents. Last sale days exclude December 27 28 29 and 30 1887. For details contact the nearest ticket agent Pittsburgh Cincinnati & St Louis Railway Co 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railway Co
Prohibitionists to Meet January 12 1883
Adjourned meeting decides to convene all Prohibitionists and every committee man on Thursday January 12 1883 at 10 AM in the Old M F e cchuron. Readers urged to see this week's New Era for full particulars. J M Cook acting secretary 21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE Cchuron
J. M. Cook
Rail sale announced for Trans Ohio and C C Midland routes
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell round trip tickets at a single fare from all stations to all stations on December 24 25 26 and 31 1887 and January 1 2 1888. Tickets valid for return through January 3 1888. Includes Chicago Wheeling Pittsburg and Cincinnati.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Trans Ohio
Columbus & Cincinnati Midland Railroad
Chicago
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Excursion Tickets Offered by Wheeling & Lake Erie
The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway announces half fare for adults and quarter fare for children on excursion tickets sold December 24 25 26 31 1887 and January 1 2 1888. Return validity through January 30 1888. Agents at all stations will issue tickets and provide train schedules for this route and connections.
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Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway
Excursions to Los Angeles and San Francisco by Pan Handle Route
Excursions to Los Angeles and San Francisco from all points on the Pan Handle Route will depart Mondays December 19 and 26, 1887. Pullman Buffet Cars will run through to St Louis and Chicago with through cars over California lines. For rates times and routes contact a Pan Handle agent or JC Rpple District Passenger Agent Columbus Ohio.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cal
St. Louis
Chicago
California
JC. Rpple
Columbus
Ohio
Guaranteed salve promises cure or money back
Advertisement describes a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped bands chilblains corns and skip eruptions and piles. It guarantees satisfaction or refund and lists price of 25 cents per box sold by L Wall & Co with a February 18 date.
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L. Wall & Co
Ohio Prohibition Claimed Closes 2000 Saloons
Report says Dow law closed 2000 saloons in Ohio with 10581 still operating under prohibition. The figure suggests broad enforcement while many outlets remain open.
What Am I To Do. Biliousness Symptoms and Cure
The text describes biliousness with varied symptoms such as poor appetite for solids, white or rough tongue, digestive upset with diarrhea or constipation, hemorrhoids or bleeding, dizziness headaches acidity and stomach tenderness. It recommends Green's August Flower as a low cost remedy with many attestations of efficacy.
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