Ex-Governor Young dies. political notes clutter period
Ex Governor Thomas L Young dies in Cincinnati last Friday. Campaign badge in Oregon described as a wool slip. Democrats and Greenbackers formed a fusion ticket in Michigan last week. Yellow fever reported in Tampa Florida again to the world. Methodist Day at Columbus Centennial slated for September 25 and Presbyterians October 2. Chicago dubbed the Dynamite City by recent events. Best exchanges two years old and growing. edited by C W Evans. wishes for strong returns.
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Columbus
Chicago
Best Exchanges
C. W. Evans
Mills bill clears lower house amid Senate uncertainty
The Mills bill passed the lower house Saturday by 162 to 149 and now goes to the Senate where action may be delayed. Observers think a vote in the Senate is unlikely during the current session.
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Congress
Senate
Revival of 1865 Oil Boom Circles Pennsylvania Fields
Recent rich finds in Pennsylvania oil fields draw attention as new wells gush with abundance, rekindling the 1865 excitement that once swept the region.
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Pennsylvania
Fuller Confirmed as Chief Justice by Senate
Melville W. Fuller of Chicago was confirmed as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court by the Senate last week. Forty-one Senators voted for confirmation and 20 against with 15 absent. Of those voting in favor ten were Republicans.
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Melville W. Fuller
Chicago
United States Supreme Court
Senate
First Ohio Official St. Clair Inducted in 1788
The Chicago Herald notes General St Clair was formally inducted as Ohio’s first office-holder at Marietta on July 15 1788 and hints the final holder will be determined by the last syllable of time.
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Chicago Herald
Ohio
General St. Clair
Marietta
General Harrison Faces Fatigue From Enthusiast Attention
Enthusiasts' demands on General Harrison the Republican presidential nominee tire him, risking his health. Friends show concern as the strain grows. Pressure from handshakes and demonstrations should be reduced for his well being.
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Harrison
Personal Rights League forms in Chicago aims nationwide spread
The preliminary steps to organize a Personal Rights League have been taken in Chicago with plans to extend nationwide. It seeks to oppose the prohibition party while condemning adulteration of food corruption of the press and politics mismanagement of public money and trust combinations.
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Personal Rights League
Chicago
Prohibition Party
New Order
Stanley Seen Advancing on Khartoum from Congo Rift
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette reports a white man from equatorial Africa moving toward Khartoum with solemnity, believed to be Henry M. Stanley who has been missing for nearly a year. Emin Bey supposedly does not need rescue and would refuse aid if required. Stanley may have mysterious followers along the Congo. Emin might reinforce him.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Africa
Khartoum
Henry M. Stanley
Stanley
Emin Bey
Congo
Emin
Pasha
Democrats rely on railroad magnates for campaign transport
The National Campaign Committee draws Barnum of Connecticut Sewall of Maine Brice of Ohio Scott of Pennsylvania Gorman of Maryland and Barbour of Virginia as railroad-linked leaders. They are connected to six to thirteen railroads nationwide and beyond into British Columbia. Some joke the group could furnish White House transportation.
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Barnum
Connecticut
Sewall
Maine
Brice
Ohio
Scott
Pennsylvania
Gorman
Maryland
Barbour
Virginia
United States
British Columbia
White House
Devastating Cloudburst Hits Bellaire Wheeling and St Clairsville
A violent rainstorm last Thursday caused rivers to become torrents sweeping through Bellaire St Clairsville and Wheeling. Fourteen lives are confirmed lost with many more likely. a B&O bridge in Wheeling collapsed trapping onlookers. Rail lines suffered extensive washouts on the Pittsburgh Division and property losses run into hundreds of thousands.
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Bellaire
St. Clairsville
Wheeling
Pittsburgh
Sabbath School Union Convention at Cambridge 1888
The Guernsey County Sabbath School Union holds a three day programme at the Methodist Episcopal Church Cambridge August 7 to 9 1888. Highlights include devotional sessions addresses by Rev L B Moore C N Pond W H McFarland and a grand mass meeting with ministers and judges. Delegates from Cambridge schools near and far urged to attend and bring two cents per member to aid county union expenses.
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Guernsey County
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cambridge, Ohio
L. B. Moore
Col
T. H. Anderson
E. C. Cash
W.S. Heade
The
County Union
Temperance Praise
W. H. McFarland
D. D
F. M
W. V. Milligan
C. N. Pond
Charles Rhoads
America
Ohio
B. Y. Seigfried
T. T. Titus
M. Moses
Wm. Barton
T. M. Johnson
J. A. Thrapp
W. J. Hester
W. H. Locke
J. H. Nash
J. K. Grimes
C. R. McCracken
C. E. White
Evans Thompson
Moses Pickett
J. B. Laughlin
J.M. Amos
Minnie Lawrence
Nannie Linn
W. 8
Heade
Mary Thompson
Hattie Millner
Delmary
W. O. Siffert
C. L. Campbell
H. B. Cox
N. B. Stewart
L. J. Hawkins
G. M. Wilson
E. S. Collison
Thos
Luccock
KE. W. Mathews
W. Peregoy
H. B. Fox
James Jones
R. Z. Scott
M. E
Cambridge
H. ©. Hornbrook
Alfred Weedon
J. E. Annir
W. B. Green
Thomas Smith
J. J. Lee
Frank Clark
Alma Barnett
Laura McCollum
M. E. Church
David D. Tayor
J. W. HiLu
O. A. Sproat
Wordplay in Moore Norton elopement causes spelling spree
A Chicago Mail exchange debates comic labels for the Moore Norton elopement case from St Louis. Readers and editors propose humorous terms like elopediary elopedermist and taxidermist while explaining each role in playful declensions.
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Chicago Mail
Moore—Norton
St. Louis
Dunn
Thornton
Moore
Enormous preparations for G. A. R. Encampment meals at Columbus
A report details feeding 50 000 veterans with vast quantities of bacon ham beef mutton bread corn bread and more per meal. It lists supplies cost cooking equipment and staff needs and promotes The Weekly Ohio State Journal for full event information tied to the Ohio Centennial.
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Columbus
General Council
Ohio
Ohio State Journal
Onto State Journal Co
Wool market shows steadiness with cautious buying activity
Pradstreet notes increased receipts at New York Boston and Philadelphia but ongoing caution. Prices hold above Eastern levels with slow movement as manufacturers in Ohio Indiana and Michigan buy modestly. No signs of speculation. Congress tariff action awaited before stocking up.
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Pradstreet’s
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
House of Representatives
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Congress
Penn
Ohio Delaine
Eletric Bitters Credited With Life Saving Cures
E Bainbridge Munday reports Elec tric Bitters cured his brother's malaria fever and jaundice. D Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky says the remedy would have saved his life. The ad claims it wards off and cures malaria and kidney liver stomach disorders. price one dollar at Wall & Co's drug store.
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E. Bainbridge Munday
County Atty
Clay Co
Tex
Wilcoxson
Horse Cave
Price Co
Wall & Co
Prohibitionists Refer to Speer Brothers and 1840 Politics
A July 21 1882 letter notes Alex Speer John S Speer of New Concord and A S Speer William Speer of Galigher four brothers voted for Harrison in 1840 and if living will vote for Benjamin Harrison. It adds John 8 Speer and A S Speer have long been identified with the Prohibition party and urges voting to align with prohibition.
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Prohibition
Speen
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Ad
Don’t fall for cheap imitations. Insist on Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Trial bottles free at Wall & Co’s drug store. large bottles priced to provide relief for throat lung and chest affections.
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Dr King
Dr. King
Wall & Co
Sioux City Sioux City Corn Palace to open Sep 24
The corn palace in Sioux City, billed as the eighth wonder of the world, the sole example of its kind in the United States, will open on September 24 and run through October 6.
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Sioux City
Towa
Castoria remembered in lifelong family ad
The ad recalls Castoria as a must for every life stage from infancy to motherhood, highlighting its use for sick babies, crying children, and comforting mothers who pass the remedy to their own kids.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertisement Claim
An old classified notice promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin ailments with a money back guarantee. It lists Wah Ga per box and credits an agent or seller L.
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Bucklen
Journey to the City of Destiny Tacoma Letter
A traveler recounts a summer trip from Cambridge to Tacoma via Chicago and St Paul, detailing prairie towns, bad lands and the Cascade Range. He notes Dickinson and Helena meetings, the Bad Lands, Mounts and tunnels, hops crops near Tacoma, the City of Destiny’s growth, rents, shipping, and a mild climate with scarce rain.
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Eprrons Herato
Sirs
Cambridge
Chicago Junction
Northern Pacific Railroad
City of
Tacoma
City of Destiny
St. Paul
Minnesota
Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington Territory
Gabriel
Bismarck
Fargo
Washington Line
Dickinson
Helena
Perry Tingle
Slocum
Tingle
Cars
Michigan
Missouri
Sentinel Butte
Glendive
Buttes
Rocky Mountains
Court House
Tunnel Hill
Rockies
Cascade Range
Yakima
America
Puyallup Valley
T. C. Marsh
Swift's Specific Heralded as Universal Cure in Atlanta Ad
An Atlanta ad touts Swift's Specific 8.8.8 as a universal remedy for rheumatism scrofula blood poisons ulcers skin diseases and catarrh. It claims broad efficacy across climates and conditions and offers a mailed treatise from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
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Greensboro
Herald and Journal
The
Swift Specific Co
Drawer
Atlanta, Ga
B and O Excursions Offer Low Rates for August Trips
The B and O RR with Colum bus and Cincinnati Midland announce round trip excursion rates for Burrs Mills Camp Meeting August 13 18 Knox County Fair August 28 31 Tri State Fair Toledo August 26 31 Muskingum County Fair Zanesville August 25 31 West Virginia Exposition Wheeling August 27 31 Moundsville Camp Meeting August 16 27 with Rev Sam Jones and Rev Sam Small appearances Tickets at low excursion rates. special trains Sundays August 10 and 26 and Sandusky Cedar Point service starts July 22 with very low day of sale fares Columbus to Sandusky.
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Burr’s Mills
Mt Vernon
Newark
Independence
Toledo
Sandusky
Mansfield
Attica
Zanesville
Ohio
Cambridge
Wheeling
W. Va
Moundsville Camp Meeting
Sam Jones
Sam Small
Sandusky and
Cedar Point
Columbus
Kerseys on Mill Street Promoted for Cleaning and repairs
A brief notice urges readers to visit Kerseys on Mill Street opposite Court Square for clothing cleaning and repair services.
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Kersey’s
Mill Street
Court Square
Quickest Eye Operation Claims Cure in Seconds
Testimony from Miss Lena Tullius and Marietta officials praising Dr H Russell Burner for a painless eye straightening method. The notice asserts the procedure corrected crossed eyes in thirty five seconds without anesthesia, with patient fully conscious and able to see and speak.
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WH. Russell Burners
Lena Tullius
Tullius
D. B. Torpy
C. K. Wells
T. of Schools
L.hove
Benard Rodick
B’d. Educat
Porter
Cher
Martin Schmidt
B. E. Stahhr
Adam Wilber
Marietta
Miraculous escape from a death case in Noble County
A Berne Ohio couple credit Dr H Russell Burner with saving their twelve year old daughter Dorinda from a cancerous ulcerated nose and throat debilitation. They report eleven pound weight gain, restored appetite and sleep, no odor, and strong health after his treatment and offer inquiries to help others.
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Dorinda
H. Russell Burner
Burner
Hi. Russell Burner
J. Wi Sauray
S. Smith
Berne
Noble Co
Doctor's Statement from Martetta endorses patient benefit
Dr Charles F Currer writes from Martetta to Dr H Russell Burner-Dear Sir praising two months of medicines for lasting relief after years of illness. He urges others to seek Burner's superior skill and treatment. He signs respectfully.
Fine Dress Goods and Domestic Goods Sale Announcement
A local store advertises deep cuts on fabrics carpets linens and headlining items. Names include 50c to 75c per yard fabrics 70c carpets 39c fillings 20 yards Muslin 1.00 best standard prints 5c to 8c Turkey red table linen 25c hosiery gloves corsets and underwear at low prices. Wall paper at about half price. The sale claims to be bona fide with promises customers will not regret visiting.
Quickest Eye Surgery Miracle Cures Crossed Vision
A Logan Ohio reader praises Prof. M Salm Oculist and Aurist for Dr H Russet Burner after a painless operation on his daughter's eyes. He notes bystander timing of 33 seconds and a dramatic straightening, despite prior optician refusals. Ramsey requests others with cross eyes to seek treatment.
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M. Salm
H. Russet
Wm. Ramsey
Logan, O
Dr H Russell Burner Praised For Miraculous Cures
From Newark Daily Advocate comes a flood of testimonials praising Dr H Russell Burner the eminent specialist. Patients formerly treated by regular physicians report dramatic recoveries from severe diseases and life threatening conditions attributing their relief to his care.
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Apvocate
H. Russell Burner
Burner
Newark
Daily Advocate
Bright's Disease Cured by Dr H Russell Burner Visit
Mrs H Nrietta McGer of Newel s Run Washington Do quotes a long testimonial praising a cure for Bright s Disease by Dr H Russell Burner the Ohio Reform Sanitarium specialist. He will visit Cambridge on Monday and Tuesday August 6 and 7 with free consultation at Park Hotel for examination.
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Newel’s Run
Washington
Russell Burner
Bright
H&nrietta McGer
H. Russell Burner
Ohio Reform Sanitarium
Columbus
Cambridge
Park Hotel
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J.P. Mahaffey
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T. W. Ogier
Main St
East Court Square
Thomas L. Young
Cincinnati
Oregon
Democrats
Greenbackers
Tampa
Florida
John Brown
Tuscarawas
Coshocton
Muskingum
A. H. Norcross
T. H. Taylor
G. G. Boyd
William Lawrence
J. B. Turkle
J. M. Amos
E. Sproat
W. L. Dixon
Guernsey County Bible Society
Isaac A. Oldnam
J. E. Annis
Wool Market
Prohibitionist
Castoria
Pacific
W. T
Commencement Bay
Puget Sound
Guernsey
China
Mt. Vavonia
S. S. S. Company
Atlanta
Gate City
S.S. S
Swift
8. S.S
Cincinnati Midland R. R. Com
Cross-Eyes
Dr. H. Russert, Burner
Ropos
Lallpuell & Carlisle
J. KE. Annis
Irion
Taylor Block
Cosgrave Building
Nain Street
American Express
Nagle Hotel
O.ntain
R J. Clark
J. ©. Carver
Florida Southern Railway Co
Harrison, Wike
Morrow
Licking
Hocking Counties
Kentucky
Kansas
Campbridge
J. C. Carver
Orrick. — Corner
Wheeling Avenue and
East Eighth Street
Wheeling Ave
Beil.t. Cook
Lor Block
Pive and
TEN Cent Store
J. W. Barnes
Timothy
Oldham’s
Astern
J. F. Amstot
J. K. Paden
Washington, Ohio
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