Dull wool market and local notices grid the town
Edward Baxter dies at Robins mines on Monday. Celery plants at Kersey’s near planing mill. Glove bargains at McIlyar’s. John Willis to visit Colorado and western states. Mary Todd teaches successfully east of town. Decoration and Children’s Day services announced. Barnsville editor notes quotes on local estate and church events. Community updates include gas well work, trades calls, and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Baxter
Robins’ Mines
Kersey’s
Planing Mill
W. C. Bryant
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
W.H. Ledlie
Kimbolton
McIlyar’s
Grant McPeek
Adam Hammond
New Concord
J.O. MeIlyars
H. Russell Burner
Park Hotel
M. E. Church
E. Hingeley
Salem
John Willis
Colorado
John Scott
Baltimore
Maryland
Mary Todd
Mines
Chalfant
Thrapp
Lafayette
Town Council Minutes Record City Actions and Elections
The council met last Friday and again Monday approving ordinances to number houses and form a Board of Health. John Harris was elected street commissioner at forty dollars monthly, and bids to census the town were authorized. Obstructions on West Cambridge Street were ordered cleared within ten days. Resignations, appointments, and committee reassignments were acted, including D M Jenkins to lead the Fire Department for one month and the Siegfried addition approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harris
West
Cambridge
Marshal Wilkins
Scott
McPherson
Farrar
Engine Company
D. M. Jenkins
Fire Department
Gomber Street
5Th
Board of Health
Siegfried
West Cambridge
Improvement
Gardner
Whissel
Quinn
Giffin
Harris
Raymond
Anderson
McCollum
U. P
J. A. Thrapp
G. A. R. Post
Committee On Flowers
Nicholson Cornet
S of W
W. H.C. Hanna
Wheeling Avenue
8Th Street
Steubenville Avenue
Seventh
Hammond’s
John A. Logan
J. H. Sarchet
Dr. Milligan
J. A. Troette
Dr. Taylor
J. L. Locke
Moses Satcher
John Hammond
J. D. Tingle
Samuel Oldham
Washington
County of
Guernsey
Ohio
Known &S
Main Street
Eagle Hotel
Benjamins
Hering
Rebecca Hering
Taylor & Scott
Atty’s
Cheap John Talk and "Nonpareil" Bargain Promise
A clothing ad rebuts extreme discount claims, arguing honest trade and steady profits. It railes against gimmicks, promotes Hirschberg in Guernsey county, and touts uniform plain pricing with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Hirschberg
Guernsey
Pennyroyal Reunion Committee Meeting Notice
The Pennyroyal programme committee led by Davin D. Taylor invites officers, officers-elect, and friends to meet at Beecher House in Quaker City on Saturday June 9 1888 at 11 oclock a m. Members listed include William Barton Morris M Johnson W N Cowden W S Heade Thomas Smith J W Hill Alex Cochran R H Henry and G H Stout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barton
de, Morris
M. Johnson
W. N Cowden
W.S Heade
Thomas Smith
J. W. Hill
Alex. Cochran
R. H. Henry
G. H. Stout
Beecher House
Quaker City
Davin D. Taylor
Notice to all debtors before July first
R. V. Orme asks all persons with accounts to call and settle before July first to save expense. He plans to sell his entire stock at that time and states that goods sold before then must be paid in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M McGill
I. A. Tannehill
J. M. McGill
R. V. Orme
Guernsey County Academy Adds Members and Delegates
The Guernsey County Academy of Medicine met at Dr. McPherson's office on Tuesday June 5. Attendance was strong and two new members joined. Delegates elected to the Ohio State Society are McPherson, McCormeck, and Cain, with Gildea, McCormick, Boyd, Clark, Cain and Miller assigned to prepare essays for the next meeting. The group adjourned to resume on August 7 at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey County Academy of Medicine
McPherson
Miller
McCormeck
Cain
Ohio State Socity
Leap year picnic hints stir social entertainments
A local notice describes a spring picnic season where girls host gatherings for young men who play hosts by supplying food and drink. The piece notes an informal traditional exchange of hospitality and social expectations during the Leap Year occasion.
Johnson Expands Hay Rigging Patent Lock Agency Reach
A. A. Johnson of Winchester has bought the agency for Cambridge and Madison townships to sell Putt's patent lock for hay riggings. It claims safety and ease of use with a child capable operation. Johnson can sell to any county resident or township rights and a unit is on display at Dollison's barn near the Presbyterian church. It promises profitable returns for farmers who inspect it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Johnson
Winchester
Cambridge
Madison
Doctor to Move Practice to Barnesville Thursday
Dr Kah Bay Yahe Gewon also known as J S Nelson M D will go to Barnesville Thursday. He says he graduated from Ann Arbor Michigan where educated by the Government. He has had a large practice here but will make Barnesville his headquarters while visiting neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kah-Bay-YaheGewon
J.S. Nelson
Barnesville
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Decoration Day Observed Across Guernsey County
The long memorial across the nation a tribute to Civil War dead is recounted with how Decoration Day was observed in multiple towns of Guernsey County. Reports describe processions flowers speeches and the placing of pots on graves as veterans and citizens honor the fallen and teach patriotism to the next generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Golden Gate
Town Hall
Grand Army
Keil
Res
Robinson
Hartford
L B Moore
J H Mackey
Kisq
James McDonald
Hartford Cornet Band
H. F. McDonald
Penny
Royal G. A. R. Post
Auditor Smith
Manchester
J. B Ferguson
William Brown
M. D. Rodecker
C. E. Manchester
Maggie Addudell
Winchester
Old Madison
Veterans, Sons of Veterans
J H Carlisle
GAR
Reys Bowers
Caldwell
J B Ferguson
Antrim Brass Band
New Concord
J. Cook
New Philadelphia
College Hall
Pleasant Hill
Crook Creek
Covenanter
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Kidd Reported a Success
A surprise party at J. I. Kidd’s home in honor of Mrs Kidd’s birthday drew over 50 guests. The event featured a silver water set and other gifts, with Mrs Roy Thrapp presenting a speech and Mrs Kidd conveying thanks. Refreshments followed as guests departed content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Kidd
Court Report Civil and State Cases Listed
Civil cases include M M Reasoner versus Hannah Young with sale confirmed and deed distribution order. attorney fee $40. John Kennedy versus Alex Duff with a temporary injunction granted and bond $100. Valley township board versus Jackson township board with temporary injunction and bond $200. Sarah J Tingle versus Joseph D Tingle with sale confirmed and deed distribution order. attorney fee $75. State cases state Ohio versus Harry Smith for assault and battery with fine $25 and costs and commitment to workhouse. Ohio versus Wm Weaver for vagrancy and carrying concealed weapons with one year penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M M Reasoner
Hannah Young
John Kennedy
Alex Duff
Board of Education of
Valley Township
Jackson Township
Sarah J Tingle
Joseph D Tingle
Ohio
Harry Smith
Work House
Wm Weaver
Wonderful Cures at Rome Drug Store
WD Hoyt and Co of Rome Georgia report four years of selling Dr King's New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve with great sales and universal satisfaction. They cite several cases of pronounced consumption cured by Dr King's New Discovery with Electric Bitters and guarantee the remedies. Sold by Wall & Co’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WD Hoyt & Go
Rome
Dr King
Bucklen
Wall & Co
Thomas Bond of Fairview Recovers From Illness
Thomas Bond, a resident of Fairview, is reported to be recovering from a sick spell. Friends and family offer well wishes as he regains strength after a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bond
Fairview
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Rick
Wolff & Barcolps
Philadelphia
Mellyar Bros
Star Clothing House
Beop'e
Cry
C.b.cooce
Cambridge, O
A. H. Dowell
Itor Enquirer
Edenton, N. C
American Express
R. J. Clark
The
Cambridge Herald
Otto Hanlon
Walnut Street
George Stewart
Sarahsville
M. P. Church
M.D. Starr
11Th St
Pleasant Hill U. P. Church
J. H. Nash
Cle White
Lebanon Church
Here
Albert Larchet
Bedford
Iowa
M P
Presbyterian Church
John P. McMillen
Prohibition
D. D. Taylor
Steubenville
James McCollum
Wm. Swick’s
Scotts Mines
U. S Marshal
T. C. Stanley
Uhrichsville Chronicle
Nettie Hutchison
Princeton
Missouri
Meityar
Tingle
North 7Th Street
Robert Zabnizer
Harry Ewart
Cora A. Moore
Coshocton County
Lloydsville
North 11Th Street
Summerfield
Gertrude Rein and
Little Son
Cleveland
C. L. Madison
Mill Street
Court Square
Canal Dover
W.V. Milligan
J. S. Reeves
78Th
East Tawas
O. V. Wells
Geo. McMillen
John Stranathan
Mary Secrest
Pt. Pleasant
Piggott
H.R. Hawthorne
This
Newcomerstown Lodge
K. O.co. F
Hornbrook’s
A. L. Satcher
Herald
S.J. McMahon
California
Oregon
W.M. Tarrar
New Concord High School
J. W. White
Joseph Campbell
Lida Scott
Delaware
Charlie Scott
M. E. Sabbath School
W. M. Scott
Prouse
C. W. Lowrey
Senecaville
Irwin
Oscaloosa
Charles Scott
A.G. Scott
George Hanna
Durham
John Hutchison
Belmont County
Robert Gibson
Burr’s Mills
E. A. Dunlap
J. R Troette
Mr Dunlap
Dr. Tingle
J. R Trovette
Jesse McKinney
Klafter
Germany
James G. Johnston
J.W. Martin
Mt. Perry
Sand Hill
North Salem
Thomas Salmon
Hugh Queen
M. E
Salmor
Union County
State Union
Henry A. Parr
Southeastern Natural Gag Company
Ridgeley Goodwin
Same
St. Louis Browns
Gas City
Moritz Salm
William J. Carothers
Liberty Township
Carothers
Wyoming Territory
Miller's Station
Southeastern Natural Gas Company
Zanesville
Carr Bros
Southeastern
Monu
Hendrysburg
Union
Veteran Union
Salem Church Yard
Sewelsville
L Fisher
WC Jones
Hope Cemetery
N H Barber
United Presbyterian Church
McFarland
J W Martin
Appleton
Jev Graham
T S Luccock
Antrim
County Centennial Society
Centennial Commissioners
Grverneey County
Guernsey County
Columbus
Woman’s Department
Gen’ Harrison
Sir Isaac Newton
David D. Taylor
William J. Hester
William Borton
A. Spreat
Lore City
Court Report
the Town Council of
R. T. Scott
J.J. Lee
Cambridge Village
Joan M. Gardner
Board of Education
Wills Township
James Mason
Isis
Court of Common Press
Solomon Bennett
A.G. Eagleson
Ashington
Hugh FL McDonald
Sheriff’s Sale
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Speyer Brothers
Wheeling
West Virginia
I. A. Bufson
Court House
Hugh F. Cdonald
Steele & Rosemond
Cambridge, Ohio
Er’ Ss
the People of
Thalheimer
Baltimore Clothing CO
Thalheimer’s
Thalhelmer
Town
Hutchison
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