New Hampshire Senator Elected as Chandler Wins Seat
William E. Chandler is elected United States Senator from New Hampshire. Ohio will receive 21,198 of the 400,000 Congress appropriated for militia. Trade centers report no clear business improvement. nail production is high and prices may fall. Democratic conventions favor Cleveland's administration. Illinois passes a law banning tobacco sales to minors under sixteen. Dan Rice marries a Texas widow and plans retirement. Irish American voters remain favorable to Blaine for President.
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Ohio
Congress
National Labor Turmoil and Pension Bill Push
Excessive speculation and labor troubles are shaping the commercial world into uncertainty. The G. A. R. Posts nationwide urge united action to press their Congressman for a dependent pension bill to be presented to the next Congress and passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Irish in America and Ireland population balance
The text states about 2,000,000 native born Irish in the United States and 4,500,000 native Americans of Irish parentage. It claims Ireland has 5,000,000 Irish, totaling 6,500,000 enjoying American liberty while 5,000,000 fight for it at home. It notes Ireland’s current population is about a third of its early 1800s level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ireland
Green Erin
Cincinnati Man Mocked In Turkish Bath Clothes Seizure
A Cincinnati man faced embarrassment after a law officer seized his clothes in a Turkish bath to satisfy a tailor's claim. He was kept in a close, public predicament for hours before a salvaged garment was found and he left with unresolved anger and a vow for vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Prohibitory law setback in Maine sparked by Michael Burns
Augusta dispatch reports Michael Burns imported large quantities of distilled spirits from Liverpool and sells them in unbroken packages, arguing U S protection shields importers from Maine state law. He undercuts prices, prompting great excitement and defiance of state prohibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Michael Burns
Liverpool
United States
American Home Missionary Society at Saratoga Report
At Saratoga last week the American Home Missionary Society disclosed receipts of $482,979 and expenditures of 7,988, with a $50,000 balance in the Swett fund held as collateral. It employed 1751 missionaries serving 3063 churches and 2100 Sunday schools with 130,000 members, and organized 135 new churches while 63 reached self support. 8056 conversions and 10,031 additions to church membership. Key state contributions totaled $236,000, Massachusetts gave $130,000, Connecticut $47,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Missionary Society
Saratoga
New England
New York
Ohio
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Swett
Aeen
Dipal
Candidates Seek Attorney General Nomination in Republican Convention
The piece reports T. H. Anderson and M. R. Patterson seeking the Republican State Convention nomination for Attorney General. Patterson withdraws and declares support for Anderson. Guernsey delegation urged to endorse Anderson, with emphasis on party service, legal ability, and local politics.
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Guernsey
Commonwealth
T. H. Anderson
M. R. Patterson
Ohio
Len
Andersen
Marshall
Patterson
Anderson
New York Courts Rule Against Sunday Liquor Service
The New York Courts ruled that hotel keepers in the metropolis may not furnish liquor to guests on the Sabbath, upholding the constitutionality of the law. The decision was made on test cases and has caused dismay among New Yorkers as they adjust to Sunday restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolis
Jersey Lightning
Peach Crop Devastated by Rose Bug In Delaware
After days of suspense Western Delaware reports the peach crop will fail due to a rose-bug outbreak. The pests are blamed for stripping peach pear plum and cherry trees. Farmers fear extensive losses and a poor season ahead.
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Delaware
Jack Frost
County Commissioners Set July Session Actions and Road Viewers
County Commissioners met and acted on road alterations in Washington township with viewers appointed to meet June 23 and report July 5. They deferred vacation petitions, restored a boundary line, and deferred Meonree school case to July. Sheep claims paid and numerous road and bridge contracts awarded with per perch and per rod rates. Levies set totaling 55.10 mills across funds. numerous bills approved totaling 2,184.59, adjourned to July session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Meyers
Washington Township
J. H. Oxley
William Ralston
William Culley
Hester
Enoch Perego
Eli Hall
Millwood Township
Richland Township
Alex Cochran
Quaker City
Meonree
J. Y. Campbell
J. H. Carlise
Crawford Hope
Wm. Hyatt
Henry Welsh
Byesville Bridge
S. D. Bratton
Children’s Home
J. N. Boughman
Lanning Bridge
John Alloway
Clark Willis
Warne Bridge
Arnold & Stevens
Mascenary Arnold
Waddle
Floyd & Garber
G. W. Coulter
Thomas Bridge
Henry & Scott
Arnold Bridge
William Frost
Nationa Road
Isaac Bramhall
Z. A. Purdum
Charles Urban
Jacob Shipman
Charles Gallagher
John Early
John C. Woodburn
County Fund
Court House
National Road
Soldiers Relief Fund
Infirmary Fund
L. A. Dunifer
Jeffersonian
Guernsey Times
Children’s Home Fund
Building Fund
Bridge Fund
National Road Fund
Court Report Circuit Court Proceedings June 9 1887
Circuit Court opened with Judges Frazier Woodbury and Laubie. Cases include leave to file amended cross petitions by Aug 1 and Sept 1 1887. various continuances. several judgments affirmed or settled with costs. execution remanded to Common Pleas. one case dismissed at plaintiff's costs. others leave to plead by July 2 1887 and continuances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazier
Woodbury
Laubie
Ohio
Maple
T E Hunt & Co
John Boyd & Co
C. Krous & Co
Lafayette Baker
Adm
Ilyar
J F Heskett
Mary Kahn
Geo Riddle
Daniel Peters
Judgment of
Common Pleas
Common Pleas Court
Welty & Co
Solomon Peters
E F Meek
T S Rose
P S Canter
J W Campbell
Gordon Et al
Galligher
Chas Bond
Martha J Bond
Hyde
Jennie Hyde
Rachel Wilson
Rts
Jemima E Doudna
Wm Craig
Robt Atherton
Joseph Hughes
James P Lent
C H Houseman
Todd Bres
Hugh A McCreary
Marietta Horses Disease Also Affects Local Residents
The Marietta Times reports an epidemic among stables in the city, noting that Pink Eye and similar maladies afflict both horses and nearby humans. Heavy rains last week created conditions promoting infection, with sufferers in the lowlands experiencing dull headaches eye inflammation fever and vision dimness.
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Marietta
Fruit Trees Sold Amid Rain and Rural Scenery in Guernsey
Last week W H Link and George Zimmermann toured Guernsey county selling fruit trees but rain interfered. They praised the grand scenery lofty hills and shady vales and the honest yeoman who plows and markets with ox teams and even takes his girl for a ride behind them. The farmers, like the oxen, are slow but steady and trustworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Link
George Zimmermann
Guernsey County
Canal Dever
Dow law returns from fifteen county dealers noted
Fifteen dealers in this county filed returns under the Dow law. Four of the filers are druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow
Washington Wheat Crop Ready For Sickle And School News
Washington notes the wheat crop nearing harvest amid local events. A band concert Saturday, teacher examinations at Cambridge, and a Horticultural meeting in Barnesville are recorded. RS Stiles and Miss Mary Crouse wed last week. Turtle fishing trips, Children’s Day at MFE church, sparrow damage, and a Nyce's grove picnic are listed with community activities and local concerns.
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Washington
Andy Barnes
Robi McBurney
GAR
Cambridge
Luther Young
Barnesville
RS Stiles
Mary
Center
Community Notes Chronicle Local Happenings and Visits
A serenade entertained citizens Saturday as Miss Mary Boyd spent Sunday with friends at Love City. Arthur Love's troupe performed to a good crowd Thursday night. St Finley returns from a week in Cincinnati and nearby points. Mrs Minnie Crabb of Marion Ohio visits her parents here. A J Clark of Cambridge visits to oversee horse interests. Mr Von Scie heads to Athens county for show business. The Children's Missionary Band held a festival at Palace hall on June 18. Glass blowing at the factory ends June 29 per the glass blower's union. ThelOOF lodge traveled to Barnesville Monday for the dedication of the new Odd Fellows hall, with band accompaniment. Alumni of the high school surprised Supt. SJ Finley at his residence, presenting Holland's complete poetic and prose works valued at $1100. Twenty-two alumni plus the superintendent’s family enjoyed ice cream and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Boyd
Love City
Arthur Love
St Finley
Cincinnati
Minnie Crabb
Marion
Ohio
Thes Moore
von Scie
Athens County
Children’s Missionary Band of the
Christian Church
Palace Hall
Glass Blower’s Union
Theloof
Barnesville
Odd Fellows Hall
SJ Finley
Holland
Finley
Local Notices and Church Events Roundup
John Martin returns from Sago visit and Miss Mary Hutchison of Cambridge visited over Sabbath. Rev J T Campbell assists Rev Lytle at Sago for communion. Quarters at Bridgeville drew many locals. Lebanon protracted meeting closed with 59 accessions. Mantua schoolhouse Sabbath school at 5:30 PM. Dr Chapman of Belmont County visiting his brother Dr H J Chapman. John Leech of Galigher en route to Coshocton and Newcomerstown. MFE church plans preaching next Sabbath at 2:30 PM though construction not finished. James Grindstaff suffered a heavy fall while working on an old log building. briefly unconscious, teeth loosened, tongue cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
Sago
Mary Hutchison
Cambridge
J T Campbell
Lytle
Bridgeville
Lebanon
Mantua
Dr Chapman
Belmont County
H J Chapman
John Leech
Galigher
Coshocton
Newcomerstown
MFE
James Grindstaff
Clio Church Attendance and Local Trips Reported
Sabbath attendance highlights include Miss Maggie Stiles at home and Miss Ella M Scott from Winchester visiting for Children's Day services at Allen's. Residents Geo Kays Gibson's Station and Wm Stiles Belle Center Kansas were present on business and visiting relatives, with J H Stiles and Miss Lulu Keigley from Washington also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Stiles
Jane Weaver
Cambridge
B Stiles
Lou Stiles
Washington
Clio
J Lanning
Kimbelton
Allen’s
Geo Kays
Gibson’s Station
Wm Stiles
Belle Center
Kansas
J W
F Barnes
Oldham’s
Bob Johnson
J P Armstrong
Ella M Scott
Winchester
JH Stiles
Lulu Keigley
Hat. Miller
North Salem
Laura Alexander
Local Outlook and Social Visits in Harmony Area
Harmony reports Wool buyers in town while Miss Rinnie Collins remains ill and Mrs Sade Lavely slowly recovers. Wheat and berry crops show promise. Alfred Barton visited Sanford Orr. An exhibition is planned at North Star on June 17. Children’s Day will be observed at Zion Church on June 19. Sabbath was kept at Children’s Day in the Christian church. Miss Minnie Heskett returned home after a pleasant visit. John Barthalew of near Winchester visited John Lake last week. Apple and peach crops look light as young fruit falls. Miss Clara Thompson of Eyesville visited Thos McKinley’s family. Mrs Wm Alexander and son Ray of New Concord visited Mrs M Heskett last week. Mr Finley and family from Hartford spent Sunday with Scott McFarland.
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Rinnie Collins
Sade Lavely
Alfred Barton
Sanford Orr's
North Star
Zion
Minnie Heskett
John Barthalew
Winchester
John Lake
Clara Thompson
Eyesville
Thos McKinley
Wm Alexander
Ray
New Concord
M Heskett
Finley
Esther
Hartford
Scott McFarland
Sugar Tree News Briefs Reflect Local Happenings
J C Taylor spent Sunday at home. Crawford Hope recovers from a horse kick. G B Fordyce visited his brother at Tippecanoe. Mrs Joseph Keepers of Cambridge visited her sister Mrs Wm Combs. C L Taylor and Miss Cora Stiles attended the Cambridge Teacher's Examination. Ella Maharry of New Concord married Wm Boyd last week. A H Hope closed his second term at Independence and will teach at Baird's next winter.
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J C Taylor
Crawford Hope
G B Fordyce
G W
Tippecanoe
Joseph Keepers
Cambridge
Wm Combs
C L Taylor
Cora Stiles
Ella Maharry
New Concord
Wm Boyd
A H Hope
Independence
Baird
The Wool Market Sees Little Change This Week
Bradstreet reports no significant shifts in wool markets as the new clip moves into second hands at prices above seaboard sales. Interior strength keeps Eastern markets firmer while overall business remains moderate. Boston asks for advanced old stock prices, with demand strongest for medium sorts. arrivals of new clip attract attention and some sales exceed current market. Week’s Boston sales total 2,100,000 pounds, Philadelphia market stays quiet due to high rates and small stocks.
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Bradstreet
Seaboard
Boston
Ohio
Ohio Delaine
Philadelphia
Official Crop and Stock Report June 1 1887 Ohio
The Ohio State Board of Agriculture reports June 1 1887 crop prospects from about a thousand township correspondents. Harvest now expected at 36.4 million bushels, down from May 2.4 million. seven year average 36.67 million. Wheat at 74 percent, oats 98 percent, tobacco 82 acreage, clover 54, timothy 85, hogs and pigs metrics, sheep 81 percent, fertilizers use low. Weather since June 1 brings rust on wheat and lodging on some lands, oats and meadows show improvement, fruit outlook declines about 50 points for apples and cherries. peaches and pears yield about half a crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Board of Agriculture
Editor testifies ringworm outbreak and cure
Cons H Pratt of Palatka Florida reports a four year summer ringworm problem with a large neck sore spreading to the nose. After using several bottles of S. S. S he states the sore dried up and no eruption has occurred since. January 20, 1887.
Dyspepsia Cured by 8.8.8 House Remedy
Mrs B F Lightfoot of Fort Gaines Georgia credits 8.8.8 with curing her decade long dyspepsia after five bottles. Her husband, once cured of a twenty year case, also praises the medicine as the greatest of all. Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases offered free by Swift Sperrie Co. Atlanta Drawer 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Gaines, Ga
Swift Sprerrie Co
Atlanta, Ga
Resolutions on temperance from 29th General Assembly
The 29th General Assembly of the United Presbyterian church at Philadelphia adopts temperance measures. It denounces licensing taxes as flawed, calls for total prohibition, and urges Christian citizens to vote against the traffic. The assembly praises growing public sentiment for prohibition and pledges active participation.
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General Assembly
The
United Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Whatile
New Concord Cornet Band Reorganized With Noted Talent
The New Concord Cornet Band reorganizes with W. I. Miller as E flat cornet, Hugh Given and John Cenine as solo B flat cornets, J.T. Miller solo alto, J. B. Alexander first alto, J. W. Ramsey tenor, H. G. Speer baritone, M. L. Harper tuba, C. S. Johnson snare drum, and Willis Harper bass drum. With this array, the band should soon regain the advanced standing New Concord once held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Concord
W. I. Miller
Hugh Given
John Cenine
J.T. Miller
J. B. Alexander
J. W. Ramsey
H. G. Speer
M. L. Harper
C. S. Johnson
Willis Harper
Enjoy Life With Green's August Flower
A vintage advertisement urges readers to embrace life and health through Green's August Flower. It claims the remedy relieves dis ease caused by dyspepsia and liver issues, listing symptoms like indigestion headache and nervous prostration. Three doses are said to prove its effect with sample bottles offered at 10 cents.
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Mars
A Mission for Missions in 1887 in Cambridge District
The Cambridge district must raise its mission share by united church effort not lone action. The Methodist Episcopal system is wheels and mainspring. every secretary treasurer pastor and Christian is a cog. Examine church machinery ensure frictionfree operation and universal missionary organization with literature to drive progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission For Missions
Ephors Herato
Cambridge
Missionary Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Divine Grace
W. Perecoy
Fourth of July Celebration Invitation in Guernsey County
A cordial invitation from Byesville citizens and officials to G A R soldiers and K of L members of Guernsey County to join a grand old time Fourth of July celebration. Signers include Mayor Lloyd Selby and local businessmen and officers, with committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
Byesville
K.of L
Guernsey County
What to Do parlor games rail line booklet advertises
Outsiders wonder how railroads profit from advertising. The St Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway Passenger Department released a 64 page bound book titled What to Do describing many parlor or lawn games with correct rules. Postpaid eight cents requests C. H. Warren at St Paul for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis& Manitoba Railway
C. H. Warren
Farmer travels miles to tend forty acres of corn
A knowledgeable person estimates the farmer must walk 350 miles plowing with a sixteen inch three horse plow, 100 miles harrowing, 50 miles marking out, and 500 miles cultivating to tend forty acres, totaling 800 miles before gathering.
Booth-boot Black John McCarty Retires After 28 Years Service
The oldest New York boot-black, John McCarty, who has stood near the Aster House for 28 years, plans retirement after amassing over $20,000 in the bank and will use his remaining years to exemplify industry and economy. Also advertised is a salve promising to cure skin ailments and piles, priced at 25 cents a box, sold by L. Wall & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Wall & Co
John McCarty
New York
Aster House
Cleveland Excursion Via C M R R Timings and Rates
Cleveland excursion by the C M R R lists a Tuesday June 21 departure with tickets valid seven days. Time of trains from principal stations and round trip rates include Pt Pleasant 9:08 am 2.50, Cambridge 9:40 2.50, Kimbolton 10:05 2.25, Newcomerstown 10:40 2.25. Contact J W Butler, excursion manager, Cleveland Ohio for details.
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Cleveland
J. W. Butler
Pleasant
Byesville
Cambridge
Cos
Kimbolton
Etic Wea
Mimetosey Cecetalee
Newcomerstown
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Life Saving Remedy
A county attorney from Clay County Texas testifies Electric Bitters saved his brother from malaria and jaundice. D I Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky also credits the remedy for preventing death. The ad claims the medicine cures malaria and kidney liver and stomach disorders, priced 50 cents and one dollar at GC L Wall & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Bainbridge Munday Esq
Atty
Clay Co
Texas
D. I. Wilcoxson
GC. L
Wall & Ce’s
Local News Briefs From Barnesville And Surrounding Areas
Lillie Steward visits Barnesville as Children’s Day is set for June 19. Adam Lynn of Reynoldsburg rustica ting with local friends. Ella Shuman, guest of Rev M Shuman at Gilmore, visits. J W Brokaw hired to paint the Presbyterian church at Washington. Susie Tedrick returns home to Newark after visiting here. M L Bonnell and Hattie Boyd wed last Sabbath morning at six, by Rev Moses. Heartsiest congratulations are extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Steward
Barnesville
Adam Lynn
Reynoldsburg
Ella Shuman
Gilmore
Rev M Shuman
J W Brokaw
Washington
Susie Tedrick
Newark
L Bonnell
Hattie Boyd
Rey M Moses
Excursion tickets to summer resorts on B and O lines
Excursion tickets to Deer Park Oakland Mountain Lake Park and other Maryland Pennsylvania Virginias and North Carolina resorts are on sale at principal stations along the Baltimore and Ohio R R. Tickets valid for return passage until October 31 with stop over privileges both ways. Ticket agents at minor stations will issue excursion tickets if applied for a few days in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Oakland
Mountain Lake Park
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginias
North Carolina
Baltimore and Ohio
R. R
Boy at church asks to see the monkey during sermon
A Troy mother took her son to church on the sabbath for the first time. When the organ played the boy jumped up and demanded to see the monkey, prompting his mother to tell him to sit down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil Claim in Medical Use
An item notes Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with hypophosphites as prescribed by medical professionals. It emphasizes the product is not a remedy but a scientifically prepared preparation of two valuable specifics for consumptive and emaciated patients.
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Scott
I . Ag
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Cambridge Herald
J.P. Mahaffey
Mahaffey & Ogier
T. W. Ogier
Main St
East Court Square
William E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Dan Rice
Blaine
Commissioners Proceedings
Court Report
Circuit Court
A J Clark
Cons
H. Pratt
Palatka, Fla
Lady of the
B. F. Lightfoot
Lloyd Selby
Thos F Slay
John Hood & Sons
Friedman Bros
U Mughes
Grant Bros
EL Allman
U. Morris
John Seals
David M Slay
D> Browne
JC Secrest
Conner
Fordyce Dollison
Jas H Thompson
Geo Conner
M J Conner
W McBroome
RS Forbes
M Db
Suc Rogers
McCreary & Co
Moore & Dollison
Geo R Spaid
Burt & Hoopman
JW Ringer
M D
CW Smith
J, K Thompson
Is F Lee
Trenner & Young
Conner & Nicholson
O Miller
JD Stewart
JL W Smith
Frank McGuirk
Oscar Holberg
John A Bliss
Dudley & Nicholson
Ommittee
John I. Cheser
W L Foraker
RG Young
E B Grant
D A Dixon
T F Davis
Henry Dyer
A Hinchliffe
T Croyle
O L Sayre
Bucklen
Gormley
Bay
Mer
Ele
Gant
Raymond & Co
Fee ‘Oo Fe
Raymond *& Co
Cambridge Boot and Shoe CO
MclIlyar
Panfeah Ule
Cambridge Boot and Shoe Company
Cold National Bank
Hirschberg
L. Hrrscurerg
C.C. Farquhar
Zanesville
Popular
FOR
Madison
Cambridge, O
Chas. SI. Campbell
J. E. Annis
Taylor Block
Mechanic’s Tools
R. J. Clark
Ailor—A. Kerski
Rainey’s
Mill Street
Obi
Hornbrook
Police Gazette
Richard K. Fox
Franklin Square
N. Y
Wheeling Age
Bet
Laiz
Sloci
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