Greenback party active as campaign nears in Ohio
The Greenback party remains active in Ohio and gears up for this year’s campaign. Mutilated silver coins will be redeemable at the mints for 98 cents per ounce when presented in sums of at least three dollars. The Republican State Convention is set for Springfield on June 11 and the Prohibition Convention for July 1 and 2, 1885. There is discussion in parts of the state over nominating Hon. W. N. Cowden for lieutenant governor on the Democratic ticket. The East Ohio conference will meet September 17 in Barnesville with Bishop Foster presiding.
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Springfield
W. N. Cowden
Barnesville
Bishop Foster
Ohio campaign draws crowds to Washington
Word spreads that the President will focus on Ohio soon as numerous office seekers travel to Washington in large numbers seeking political chances.
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Ohio
Washington
Pike’s Peak Rail Line Expands for Tourist Reach
A railroad around Pike’s Peak is extending its route to draw more visitors. The line already operates up to twelve thousand feet above sea level, according to an exchange.
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Pike’s Peak
Jealousy in Guernsey County Politics Sparks Discord
The article warns of political strife in Guernsey County with dangerous consequences unless a remedy is found. It notes Congress did not fund U S Courts in Ohio, delaying a jurors session. An 1885 law makes deeds and mortgages take effect from their filing date July 1 1885.
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Guernsey
Republicans name Taylor as temporary and McKinley as permanent chair
Hon J D Taylor is named temporary chairman and Hon Wm McKinley permanent chairman for the Republican State Convention in Springfield next week. McKinley will deliver the keynote of the campaign.
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J. D. Taylor
Wm. McKinley
Springfield
McKinley
Dr C H Goodrich Visits Town in Political Mission
Dr. C H Goodrich editor of the Troy Chronicle was in town Monday to discuss a campaign trip through Eastern Ohio for M B Earnheart of Miami county who seeks the Republican nomination for Attorney General.
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C. H. Goodrich
The
Troy (O) Chronicle
Charlie
Ohio
M. B. Earnheart
Miami County
Senator Crowell Offered Amoy Consulship
Coshocton Senator Crowell has been tendered the Consulship to Amoy China. Acceptance would shift the district senatorial fight. Crowell is popular and considered fully competent for the role.
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Crowell
Coshocton
Amoy
China
Wool growers weigh market control and price setting
An exchange from a wool mat ters remarks suggests wool growers could, through combination and resolve to hold firm, influence the wool market and push prices toward an import basis. The discussion envisions organized action at wool growers' association meetings to achieve higher prices.
Grand Lodge Meeting At Zanesville Reports 1884-85 Finances
The Grand Lodge of the I. C. C. F. met in Zanesville on the 19th. Grand Secretary Chidsey reports January 1 membership 48,781 and 1884 relief figures total 154,753.58 dollars with 388,450.57 total expenditures. Lodge receipts and fund balances bring total assets to 1,731,448.76. Next session set for Akron.
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Grand Lodge
The
Zanesville
Chidsey
General Fund
Widow and Orphan Fund
Akron
Leading Contributions in June American History Magazine
The June issue features a critical study of Charles O Conor by Chief Justice Daly and a piece on Judge Asa Packer founder of Lehigh University. Also includes Antiquities of the Western States and The Cave Myth of the American Indians. Elizabeth I frontispiece and Lake Superior discovery article.
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Magazine of American History
Charles O’conor
Charles P. Daly
New York
Asa Packer
Lehigh University
Davis Brodhead
J. M. Bulkley
George S. Jones
Elizabeth
England
Lake Superior
Arthur Harvey
Toronto
P. W. Daniel, Jr
Richmond
Robert Cainthrop
Washington Monument
Oneida County
E. P. Powell
Lafayette Place
New York City
Sabbath School Convention in Guernsey County
The Guernsey county Sabbath school convention convened at the M. E. church with a large audience. D. D. Taylor chaired. Rev. Locke and Rev. Mills spoke on Sabbath school work and character. committees were elected for the Union State Convention. The program covered Bible study, prayer, catechism use, personal teacher character, and temperance, with readings and songs enhancing the sessions.
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Guernsey County
M. E
D. D. Taylor
Kk. E. Sproat
W. R. Scott
Robt. McBurney
Locke
M. L. Jennings
Harry McMahon
Nash and
Dixon
J. E. Annis
H. B. Edwards
Jennings
Godsmen
Willison
J. A. Wright
N. B. Stewart
Kimbolton
Kumler
Cumberland
Joseph M.mcdowell
Titus
W. S. Heade
John Wannamaker
Philadelphia
W. R Sayre
Fred Hodder
W. L. Dixson
H B Edwards
Robt Baird
Senecaville
N B Laughlin
Love City
Roy Wright
Quaker City
D D Taylor
New York Observer
Anna B Hill
R P Clark
Paul
Timothy
New Philadelphia
Guernsey County Sabbath School Convention Charter
The Guernsey County Sabbath School Union convened with resolutions praising Sunday school aims, temperance support, and Sabbath sanctity. It endorsed Bible teaching, urged temperance legislation, and praised map instruction by W J Hester. The event adjourned after praise for Cambridge hospitality and preparations for next year at Senecaville.
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Guernsey County Sunday School Union
Jesus Christ
W.C. T.U
Guernsey County
Cambridge
ME. Church
W. J. Hester
Palestine
Mediterranean
Senecaville
Rey Chauncey N Pond
Sec’y
Ohio State S S Union
H © Trumbull
Sunday School Times
M Nichols
Springfield Glabe
State SS Union
Lizzie T McFadden
Minnie Lawrence
C E White
Washington
Charles Rhoads
Granville
C W Smith
Pittsburgh Christian Advocate
M G Kennedy
Chatauqua
Jas Poindexter
Columbus
Allen Darrow
Waterford
Connecticut
Parker's Hair Balsam Promises Dandruff Cure
An advertisement claims Parker's Hair Balsam cleanses and heals the scalp, stops hair loss, and restores softness gloss and color. It emphasizes the product is not oily, highly perfumed, elegant as a dressing, and economical with small applications.
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Parker
Decoration exercises mark New Concord memorial day
New Concord hosted a Civil War remembrance with a procession led by the local cornet band to Pleasant Hill cemetery and memorial exercises at college hall. Speakers J B McCloy and J W Bowersex delivered orations, noting Union township’s loss of 51 men. College hall chandeliers fell Monday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
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New Concord Cornet Band
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
College Hall
J B McCloy
J W Bowersex
Electric Bitters Promises Quick Health Boost
Slogan touts Electric Bitters as a cure for low spirits loss of appetite debility and bilious disorders. Claims rapid improvement renewed strength and relief from pain with a 50 cent bottle sale by C L Wall and Co.
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C. L. Wall and Co
Prohibition County Convention Named in Guernsey County
The Prohibition party of Guernsey county will hold a county nominating convention for October voting at Love City on Thursday June 11 1885 opening at 1 pm. Primary meetings should be held in townships and precincts on the Saturday before. Ladies are especially urged to attend. E Thompson chairman ex com. m28.31
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H. Edwards
Robert MacBurney
A. W. Nicholson
Godsman
Hattie Milliner
Guernsey County
Sabbath School Union
New Philadelphia
Episcopalian
W. E. Tingle
W.T. Ramsey
Cumberland Presbyterian
O. F. Bettis
Anna Stranathan
Wm. Howry
Moses Pickett
M. I
R. P. Clark
J. J. Lee
M. L. Jennings
M. Fry
W. H. Willison
J. F. Woodrow
United Brethren
Robert McCormick
Joseph Todd
Lutheran
Leana M. Turkle
Mattie Hanna
Baptist
B. Y. Siegfried
G. G. Boyd
United Presbyterian
J. W. Martin
W.S. Heade
Presbyterian
F. M. Kumler
E. E Sproat
Methodist Episcopal
D. D. Taylor
H.B. Edwards
Wesleyan
Methodist
Eleazar Thompson
Andrew Richey
Kumler
Prohibition Party
Love City
All Labor Co
E. Thompson
Great Discovery For Persistent Cough Reputed Cure
Mr. Wm. Thomas of Newton Indiana reports his wife suffered a cough for twenty five years. After trying many remedies she used Dr Kings New Discovery and saw rapid relief with the first bottle and a cure after the second. Trial bottles free at C L Wall & Co drug store. Large size one dollar.
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Wm. Thomas
Newton
Dr. King
C. L. Wall & Co
Cholera mixture touted as sure preventive remedy
A long trusted cholera preventive recipe mixes equal parts tinctures of cayenne opium rhubarb peppermint and spirits of camphor with water. Administer fifteen to thirty drops and repeat every fifteen to twenty minutes until relief, also claimed useful for dysentery and similar illnesses.
Salvation Oil Ad Promises Pain Relief
In treatment of rheumatism gout neuralgia tridouloureux semi crania sciatica Salvation Oil should be applied to affected parts and rubbed in to reach the seat of the disease. It kills pain. 25 cents a bottle.
Painter’s Colic Warned By Fresh Paint Fumes
Patrick Maloney of Washington D C contracted painter's colic in a parlor he was painting and was cured by Mishler's Herb Bitters. The remedy is described as infallible for cramps indigestion and bowel liver and kidney complaints.
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Patrick Maloney
Washington, D. C
Mishler
Wheat crop in winter states suffers record loss from frost and drought
A Milwaukee telegram from crop statistician S W Tallmadge reports winter wheat in states including Kentucky Missouri Pennsylvania Michigan Maryland California Wisconsin Iowa West Virginia Dakota Alabama Georgia New York Indiana Illinois Kansas Virginia Nebraska Minnesota Tennessee is in a very unpromising condition. Many acres have been plowed up for oats and other grains as winter killing and damage increase.
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Wicago
Milwaukee
S. W. Tallmadge
Kentucky
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Maryland
California
Wisconsin
Iowa
West Va
Dakota
Alabama
Georgia
New York
Indiana
Illinois
Kansas
Virginia
Nebraska
Minnesota
Tennessee
Swift's Specific Heals Cancer Patient’s Skin and Health
D A Huddleson of Dunreith Indiana reports long battle with cancer and skin eruption eased after using fewer than a dozen bottles of Swift's Specific. He claims facial skin cleared, eye nearly healed, neck cancer drying, five pounds gained in a month, and overall health improved after eleven years.
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Swift
D. A. Huddleson
Dunreith
Henry Co
Ind
Swift's Specific Restores Health After Malaria Siege
Willis Jones of Leesburg Georgia recounts severe malarial fever in 1854 with swelling and dropsy like symptoms. After mercury treatments failed he used three bottles of Swift's Specific and recovered fully, praising the vegetable remedy and requesting the company treatise on blood and skin diseases.
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Swift
Leesburg
Lee Co
Swift Sreemie Co
Atlanta
Pan-Handle and Decatur Route Opens New Through Line
The Pan-Handle launches a Westward route named Pan-Handle and Decatur Route with Pullman sleeping cars operating between Columbus Ohio and Peoria Illinois without change on trains leaving Columbus at 3 40 p m. Travelers can connect at Decatur and Peoria for towns in Missouri Kansas Nebraska and the Great West. The route passes between the major trunk lines and offers through car service between Ohio Indiana and Illinois cities, expected to attract many travelers.
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Pan-Handle
Decatur
Pullman
Columbus
Ohio
Peoria
Town
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Great Trunk
Indiana
Illinois
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertsed for Wide Skin Ailments
Bucklen's Arnica Salve promoted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles with money refunded if not satisfied. Price 25 cents per box sold by C. L. Wall Co. February 5 advertisement.
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C. L. Wall& Co
Raymond & Co
Cambridge Market Weekly Price List Corrected
Market prices listed by J. R. W. Linpsey include meal per bushel eggs per dozen sorghum per gallon lard fresh chickens and various seed and forage items such as red clover orchard grass timothy bluegrass red top and mammoth clover seeds. Prices appear in OCR garbled format with numerous abbreviations and misprints.
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R. W. Linpsey
Rey USA Tiaig AM
Alsyke
S.osscoseses Mammoth
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Cambridge Herald
J.P. Mahaffey
T.w.ogier Mahaffey & Ogier
Main St
East Court Square
Greenback Party
Congress
U.S
C. L. Campbell
Lora Haines
Maud Arnold
Mills
Mittee
New Concord
Prohibition County Convention
Willis Jones
Bucklen
Cambridge Market
Ilyarr
Yale
Essdadt
Grand Clearing Saley
Foullard Satteens
Brussels
Cod
Lea
Raymond & GO
Schloss Bros. & Co
W. Balto
Baltimore
Thalheimer
Baltimore Clothing House
Heady
W. A. Rainey
Cambridge, Ohio
Mrs. Forsythe
Taylor Block
McIlyar
Estaelschtae Ake
RESS
Lloll
Iran
Brown Chemical CO
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