Belmont County Notes and Local Commerce in 1885
Belmont county reports include 62 post offices in Belmont. hay at 13.60 per ton. local creamery planned at St Clairsville. firings, ice, and cattle markets active. wages and grain prices listed. local churches, revivals, and social events noted. multiple deaths and deaths and civic updates across towns. water works vote and gas hopes discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont County
Linton Mills
James Grier
Fairview
Greenway & Co’s
Personal news notes from Guernsey County region
A collection of short notices lists arrivals and visits by Dr. Downar L Wires Mrs Henry Greenwold and others, local business trips, relocations and employment changes, fundraisers and court activity, plus residents traveling to Columbus Zanesville Cambridge and New Orleans Exposition with brief remarks on health and local incidents.
Multiple Civil Judgments and Trials in Local Court
The docket lists numerous civil actions with judgments by default, confessed judgments, and verdicts. Notable items include estates and administrations, slander motions, maintenance awards, and a shooting verdict of not guilty in an Ohio case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Lewis Mendenhall
Patterson
J C Steele
Mathews
Probate Court Report and Estate Actions Summary
Probate Court entries include J. G. Kenon estate inventory filed and record. private sale leave granted for estate property. Martin Ford named guardian of Robt. C. Ford. lunacy inquest in Alice Conner case with asylum commitment. Samuel Carter estate probated and executors appointed. final accounts filed for R. W. Anderson as assignee and Joseph Brown as guardian. Rebecca Hixenbaugh adoption and name change granted. Ann Buckle personal property sale bill filed. Michael McCulley administrator vs Maria Saviers and others. Theodore Stevens adoption and name change granted. James Coulter and Richard Brown of England file intention to become U.S. citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Kennon
Martin Ford
Robt. C. Ford
Alice Conner
Westland Township
Samuel Carter
Thomas M. Bracken
Ann Buckle
Wm. McCulley
Admr. &c
Maria Saviers
Theodore Stevens
Effie Cline
James Coulter
Richard Brown
England
United States
Old gentleman J B March dies after paralysis
J B March aged 70, a Kentuckian who spent time in Missouri and California, died Tuesday morning of softening of the brain linked to paralysis. He visited his daughter Mrs R B Moore and funeral is set for today at two. Also obituary for Mrs Thomas Frazier of West Cambridge who died Friday night from consumption after living in Hardin county for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Ballou
Muskingum County
Joseph Ferrell
Oxford Township
Edward
Indiana
Joseph Graham
van Buren County
Towa
J. R. Troette
Cumberland
E. J. White
J. H. White
Westland Township
Alachua
Florida
Horace Nichols
Herap
St. Clairsville
J. B. March
R. B. Moore
Missouri
California
Christian Church
Thomas Frazier
West Cambridge
Thomas Williams
Hardin County
Real skating rink in Washington and local notes
Washington reports a new skating rink and local happenings. Sheep are described as looking first class. Distemper affects horses. Cambridge sleighing party visited Friday night. Winchester party also came. Barton and family moved to Cambridge. Farmers report scarce feed. Inquiry into the Anti-Horse-Thief Association’s status. Judge Campbell committee visited the County Infirmary Thursday. Sheriff to auction Price Bros goods next Monday. Ground hog supposedly scared, plans six weeks underground. Adam Carlisle near Winchester not expected to live. Wm Smith and wife at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cambridge
Winchester
Barton
Campbell
Price Bros
Wm Smith
Adam Carlisle
Day's Horse and Cattle Powder Ad
Notice promotes Day's Horse and Cattle Powder claiming it cures internal diseases in horses cows sheep and hogs. Package priced at 25 cents per pound with emphasis on a moral exhortation to reveal the remedy’s benefits.
Local notes and farming activity in the region
Several residents are mentioned including Miss Mary Neely and W H Davis as returning citizens. Weather prophet predicts February 14 will be the coldest day. John C Phillips recovers from mumps while George Hutchison and James Johnson plan summer work. Emiler to move to Maffett farm for farming season. Mr and Mrs Robert Ford dine with John Robinson and family as John Maffett Sr. plans to move. Farmers use snow to haul sayles to Barnes mill and Barr & Blair prepare to sell their threshing machine before going West. A hand car wreck at Miller's Station injures no one. Hamilton Bell considers buying 80 acres from SC Barr. Courthouse witnesses in the Barnes vs C M BR RCo case. Wiley buys for winter at high prices. Milton Warden seriously ill with typhoid after eye injury on the C and M railroad. People look at farms nearby and welcome good citizens. J T Oldham named as candidate for Cambridge Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Neely
W H Davis
Midway
John C Phillips
George Hutchison
James Johnson
Cr. Emiler
Maffett Farm
Robert Ford
College Hill
John Robinson
John Maffett Sr
Hutchison
Sayles
Barnes’ Mill
Barr & Blair
Cs M
Miller's Station
Hamilton Bell
Morrison
SC Barr
Francis Barnes
C.& M. BR Rco
Wiley
Milton Warden
Selders
Pt Pleasant
J.T Oldham
Cam Bridge
Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup Ad
Wild Cherry and Tar combined with simple healing remedies form Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup for coughs colds croup and bronchitis. Price 50 cents and 1. Sample free. Sold by John R. Downar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bosanko
John R. Downar
Local Notes and Oddities from Town Visit Attendances and Incidents
JD Kahn visited town as whooping cough spreads among children. Churches plan continued meetings this week. Dr Wall called Friday to treat Mrs McConnell ill with a cough. Local youths attended a Saturday literary at Clack Top. Rev McGallup of Bellaire to preach at the Presbyterian church this week. Misses Amstots returned from New Concord after a birthday party for Jessie Paul. A runaway pony sleigh incident caused minor damage but no injuries. A country romance tale ends with a swapped horse. Rev J B Seniman praises ATHLOPHOROsS remedy for rheumatism after rapid relief in a bedbound patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JD Kahn
Dr Wall
Senecaville
Auction At Thomas' Draws Crowd As Brady News Gathers
Brady report notes an well attended auction at Thomas' and mentions Jim McCracken’s return from a trip north. Elias Stockdale of Lowder Illinois and his son visit relatives in the area and at Antrim. The 2nd quarterly circuit Winchester meeting is set for February 14 and 15. Alpha Tedrick of Nickerson Kansas, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tedrick, died January 24, described as an interesting child loved by grandparents in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Jim McCracken
Elias Stockdale
Lowder
Illinois
Antrim
Winchester
Alpha
Rey Tedrick
Nickerson
Kaw
Our Present Blessing Health and Dr Bigelow Cure
The ad urges gratitude for health and warns of loss from coughs colds or lung disease. It promotes Dr Bigelow's Positive cure priced at 50 cents with free trial bottles from J R Downar. It emphasizes quick permanent relief and frames health as a blessing.
Oil from Nature's Wells and Hair Balsam Promise
Describes oil glands keeping scalp skin soft and hair healthy. Clogged glands cause dryness and shedding, while Parker's Hair Balsam renews action, restores color, softens and adds gloss. Claims include dandruff removal and non greasing perfume rich dressing fit for ladies and best in cleanliness. feb5-1m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Winchester district Notes on stock sales and local affairs
The column reports cattle sales by John M Bonnell and a horse transfer to William Wilkinson of Cambridge. It notes visits by Henry McCleary, A P Allen, and T O Hughes. Doctor T J Lyne aids the sick. Rev Edwards and Mrs Edwards conduct meetings. Protracted meetings continue this week. Alphia Tedrick, four, died of croup in Nickerson, Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M Bonnell
Bonnell
Wm Wilkin
Cambridge
Henry McCleary
A P Allen
Pennsylvania
Deeler
Adam Carlisle
TJ Lyne
Rev Edwards
Allen
Sebbath
T J Lyne
T O Hughes
Martinsburg
Knox Co
James Yeo
Midway
Wallie Johnston
Westchester
Tuscarawas Co
Ida Bonnell
Dexter City
Montgomery
Sime Wallace
Washington
Ed Burson
W C Hanna
Charles Montgomery
Alphia
Rey N P Tedrick
Nickerson
Kansas
Croup
Heaven
Enterprising Wall Co Sells King's New Discovery
A.C.L. Wall & Co announces it has secured the agency for Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption and offers a positive guarantee. The firm invites customers to call for a trial bottle free to prove its efficacy against throat lung and chest ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.L. Wall & Co
Dr. King
Local notes on church meetings and mining near Ava
Born to Mr and Mrs Jacob Secrest a son. Miss Jennie Hamilton visited Ava. Protracted meetings led by Rey Perego Grubber at Bethel Hartford and Ava ME church with several conversions. Bible reading at John Hamilton’s. West Point school house debated serving God. Rey Smith of Stark County spoke at Lutheran church. possible pastor role. Buffalo coal works suspended mining. W C Gates in Michigan leased land for coal. test hole found six foot vein near William Spaid. Cheney's Stomach and Liver Regulator advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O R Taylor
Edward Spaid
Joseph Dyson
Emor Davis
Sarahsville
Adam Davis
Rey Perego
Bethel Church
Rey Grubber
Hartford
Ava
John Hamilton
Michael Dyson
West Point
Buffalo
Spaid
W C Gates
Michigan
Wm Spaid
Cw&ny
Kimbolton Post Office Sails March Fourth
Local items note the post office change hands around March 4 as residents report travel, sickness, meetings and social news. Included are visits to Cow Run Washington county, illness lists, a fire loss paid, a World’s Fair trip planned, a High Hill debate on war and intemperance, a marriage in New Philadelphia, and various calls, visits, and travel plans surrounding Kimbolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Logan
SW Luccock
J B Luccock
South
New Orleans
High Hill
J A Gibb
Joni Devore
Wm Angus
M D Norris
Robt Hamilton
Wall
Yeo
Thomas Booth
Josie Hall
New Philadelphia
Roy Dodd
James Booth
Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic Promises Quick Cure
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as a universal remedy for biliousness digestive issues ague malaria and kidney and blood diseases. It claims prompt action and speedy cure with a 50 cent price from J R Downar.
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
Rhetorical appeal urging readers to use Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup to ease and cure a persistent cough. Claims immediate relief and prompt cure with availability at all druggists.
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Pebeel
McGuffey
Ray
White
Harvey
Holbrook
Eclectic
1. S
Venable’s
Etentee S. Madpaths
Eter
the Sun
New York City
Cheney & CG
Toledo
J. R. Downar
The
Cambridge Herald
Valentines
R. M. Greenway & Co’s
Board of School Examiners
Patrons of Husbandry
Plainfield
Richard Spencer
Millwood Township
J. K. McKallip
Bellaire
John P. Hall
Irs
D.M. Jenkins
Newark
George Eckelberry
Here
Claysville
B. & O. Company
W.T. Booth
Maria J Hall
Joseph Vanfossen
Hattie B Shaw
Kersey’s
Mill Street
Court House
M. E. Church
Peggie
R M. Greenway & Co
Coshocton County
George Hanna
Eastern Ohio Horticultural Society
Barnesville
Stout's
R. M. Greenway & Co
Baptist Church In
Center
Whitaker
Irwin
Belmont
Monroe
Grand Lodge
Zanesville
Dora Taylor
Salesville
Washington, Pa
Texas
Morrison & Meek
Byesville
J. P. Armstrong
Clio
Z. A. Beymer
Wheeling
Zach
R.M. Greenway & Co’s
Quaker City
Mary Broomhall
Spencer Station
Londonderry
New Orleans Exposition
Robi. Wilkin
Squire Logan
Juda Chambers
Juda Richard
County Infirmary
KE. MecPeek
Christian Hill
John H. White
W. A. Chalfant
C. C. Farquhar
Aew Daughters of
Rebekah, I. O. O
J. Will Fulton
Jackson Township
Rebecca Mackey
Rob’t Mackey
Adams Township
Rey Mills
Robert Wilkin
Boston
Barnesville Enterprise
Newcomerstown
Justice Turner
W. K. Gooders
A. A. Taylor
Viper
Sheriff McDonalds
Robt. Hammond
Elizabeth Siens
W. M. Siens
P. Pease
Columbus
C. & M. Railroad
Guernsey County
David Cresswell
James Lawrence
Madison
Hasflebower
Baltimore
Thomas Hyatt
Judge Campbell
Judge Phillips
A. Tf. Smith
Rogers & Co
Lottie Jones
Caldwell
Noble County
Wm. P. Ross
Knox Township
Thomas Rickey
Wilson Farm
Charlie Brown
Mendenhall
D. L. Mackey
J. B. Johnson
Annie Cain
Patrick Cain
Athens Asylum
William Black
W.J. Hester
Caldwell Republican
Court Report
D M Herron
David Groves
James H White
Geo J Brill
A_D Moore
Jacob Wyscaryer
Wim T Calvert
Fannie Newman
H Newman
Esther Moreland
John McNary
Chase Dunifer
Ann Ruckle
Edward R Barcus
Lafayette Buher
Caleb Buher
C H Scott Et al
Weimer, Wright & Watkins
J G Price &Bro
Stanley & Fisher
C& M RR Co
Geo H Dugan
Marion Rogers
Central National Bank of Cambridge
James Willis
Cosgrave & Moore
Rudolph Schoen
W H Forsythe
Thomas Forsythe
Wm B Bishler
LT Yoder
Wm T Hardie
C & M RR
L Rosemond
W Train
Mathews & Heade
Lor P. Hosick
Jupar
Oldham’s Station
J. B. Seniman
St. Paris
Champaign Co
Brady
Pt. Pleasant
Jacob Secrest
Jennie Hamilton
Cheney
North Salem
Anderson McCullough
Emma Fisher
New Birmingham
Wesley Porters
Judson Burnsworth
Luccock
J L Davis
Phoenix Co
Ed Burkheimer
Lewis Sayre
I, Reasoner
Daisy
J B Garber
Stephen Hayt
Fred Winiker
George Scott
D Callan
Bro Halladay
Abel Hinchcliff
Gruber
Lore City
Abe Mullen
Cumbeland
George Dudley
Benj Nicholson
Geo Conner
Harry Edmonds
Akron
Ed Edmonds
Frank Carnes
Duncan Falls
Hans Weaver
Dan’ Lae
Albert M. West
Morrison Chester
V. D. Craig
Anderson & Locke
South Street
William Grant
William Chant
Wills Creek
Josiah Wiley
Senecaville Road
Washington Road
James Smith
LE. B. Hoopman
Burt
Sheriff’s Sale
Court of Common Pleas
William B. Bixler
Guardian, &c
Samuel Craig
Letha Turner
County of
Guernsey
Hugh F. McDonald
Taylor & Scott
Atty’s
John Rice
Jesse Vandervert
David Proudfit
Sam’s Vandervert
Samuel Vandervert
David W. Proudfit
A. D
Ferguson & Lawrence
Liberty
Davide Larchet
T. T. Richard
West Main Street
D. T. Latcher
Oldham’s
W. A. Carpenter
Madison Block
Cambridge, O
FE. A. Haines
District of Columbia
Josiah Conwell
Common Pleas Court
KE. A. Haines
E. A. Haines
Ross W. Anderson
Peter Schaler
Iaug
Cincinnati
Weekly Enquirer
Newsaper
Daily Enquirer
Enquirer
John R. McLean
Cottage Hearth
Louise Chandler Moulton
Edward Everett Hale
Susan Warner
Joaquin Miller
Frances L- Mace
Abby Morton Diaz
Rose Terry Cooke
Celia Thaxter
Lucy Larcom
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop
Cottage Hearth Coo
Mass
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