Corcoran Philanthropist Dies in Washington
W W Corcoran philanthropist died in Washington, D C on Friday. Blinky Morgan the Ravenna murderer awaiting execution has been postponed to April. Next Democratic National Convention set for June in St Louis. Helves county indictments target three physicians for noncompliance with practitioner laws. Ohio again claims an advanced position admitting a jailed woman rather than disclose a secret.
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Blinky Morgan
Ravenna
St. Louis
Missouri
Helves County
Ohio
Prohibition Decreed as Rum Traffic Widens in Africa
The text notes rum traffic has grown large across Africa and that authorities, citing its spread, have imposed a prohibition. This signals broad enforcement action in response to illicit settlement and trade concerns.
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Africa
Roscoe Conkling Club Forms in Pittsburg
A Roscoe Conkling club has been organized at Pittsburg and has declared for Conkling for President and Foreaker for Vice President.
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Roscoe Conkling
Pittsburg
Conkling
Foreaker
Counterfeiting boom expands beyond coins and metals
The article notes counterfeit money is increasing with many bogus coins ranging from nickel to dollar. It suggests a shift away from gold or other precious metals, leading to a surge of fake currency in circulation.
Bald Knobbers Reappear in Missouri Vigilante Actions
The Bald Knobbers reemerge in Missouri, carrying out midnight vengeance against alleged enemies. The group is described as an unconquerable foe causing renewed fear and unrest in the region.
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Missouri
Sleep ing Match Planned in New York
A sleep ing contest is organized in New York with four entrants already: duration 142 hours and prize money from 500 to 1000 dollars. The exact date has not been set.
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New York
Divorce suits rise as nuptial ties fall
Court records show growing divorce filings raising questions about causes behind breakups. Experts note social shifts and economic stress contributing to increasing separations across communities.
Showers of Tickling Advice for Editors
A playful note on how editors rely on clever guidance to shape newspaper life and avoid dreary days. The writer jokes about the abundance of tips that help steer editorial work.
US Syndicate Clash In Venezuela Sparks Fear Of War
An American syndicate in Venezuela accuses England of encroachment and vows to form an army if the US does not protect them. The dispute signals potential trouble as tensions rise between nations over oil interests.
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Venzuela
England
United States
Politician Wealth View From Cameron of Pennsylvania
The aged Cameron of Pennsylvania warns that a politician must have plenty of money. He asserts wealth wards off harassment and that public life should not be entered without financial means.
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Cameron
Pennsylvania
Wool market in eastern spurs steady prices and higher demand
Bradstreets reports continued liberal wool sales in eastern markets with steady prices. Mills push heavy weight goods and seek larger supplies as market tone improves since the year's start. Quotations include Ohio X 30a31c to 31a32c and fine Ohio delaine 34a38c.
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Bradstreets
Ohio
First of the week brings relief after cold snap
Weather reports indicate a northern moving storm from the gulf coast may have spared this section a flood risk. Officials note eastern States already suffer heavy flooding as streams flood lowlands and cause damage. The freeze likely checked the February flood threat.
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Gulf Coast
Ohio Valley
New Jersey Bill Signals Local Option and Shifts in Party Fortunes
The New Jersey Legislature passes a local option bill by counties with a high license. The New York Sun says the measure endangers Democratic strength, noting Prohibitionist support largely came from Republicans who now gain what they sought. Democrats face a tight margin and rising anxiety over the state’s political balance.
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New Jersey
New York Sun
West Dominates National Conventions Since 1868
A list shows convention locations by year, noting that the West has hosted most national conventions since 1868 with Cincinnati, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, St. Louis, and Baltimore appearing as sites for different parties across the years 1856 to 1888. The excerpt contrasts Republican and Democratic venues including Chicago and Philadelphia milestones.
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Ohio River
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
Charleston
Baltimore
New York
St. Louis
Cemetery Mixup Highlights Faith Respect and Remembrance
A Catholic burial plot purchased and consecrated was sold by mistake to a person of a different faith. The funeral cortege stood at the grave when the other party appeared. Objections were raised and no persuasion could change the sacred disposition, prompting removal of the coffin to a vault. News of the error led to surprise and condemnation until all parties reconciled.
Hayes Address on Industrial Education Draws Practical Contrast
The Columbus Dispatch reports ex President Hayes addressed the Legislature on industrial education. He argued learning is not education, citing Parr and Tecumseh to show preparedness lies in trained powers and manual work, calling for a shift from book lore to practical development.
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The
Columbus Dispatch
Hayes
Dr. Parr
England
Tecumseh
Doctors Back Dr Bull and Laxador Syrups
A period ad promotes Dr Bull's Baby Syrup as safe and reliable for family medicine. It casts Laxador as a quick remedy for stomach liver bowels and blood issues with a price of 25 cents.
Court Report ML cases and Ohio state charges
Sale confirmed with deed and distribution ordered. judgment for plaintiff $7.18. Mary Moore vs Incorporated Village of Cambridge. leave to file petition in error. judgment reversed. Ohio cases include Price next term on $1,000. Hen Fortune arson verdict guilty. Catharine Maple liquor laws plea guilty with $50 fine. Huntsman assault with intent to kill plea guilty. work house 30 days and $50 fine. Catharine Meple liquor laws guilty on counts with $150 fine. Fred Albright concealed weapons guilty $10. Geof Gaskill pocket picking guilty. James Moreland guilty plea for provoking breach of peace with $2 fine.
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L Barford
Ohio
J G Price
Hen Fortune
Catharine Maple
John W Huntsman
Catharine Meple
Fred Albright
Geof Gaskill
James Moreland
Probate Court filings and appointments in summary
Will filings for Mary Engle, Johnson Hammond, Rebecca Herring, and James E Merriman admitted to probate. W C Tedrick as assignee filed first account. Guardians appointed for Eva Helen Robinson and Lean der Moore. Real estate sale petition for Isaac Moss estate. Trustees appointed for Mehaffey children. Assault cases involving Harry Watson noted. Marriage licenses issued to four couples. Bond amounts and sureties listed for executors and guardians.
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Mary Engle
Johnson Hammond
Rebecca Herring
W C Tedrick
Hugh Broom
Eva Helen Robinson
Theodas Jones
M M Jones
Jos Beymer
Isaac Moss
Henry J Martin
Charles, Winfield
Hattie Mehaffey
Ohio
Harry Watson
J H White
Ida M Greathouse
Oliver Armsey
Sarah A Vorheis
Center Township News Roundup and Local Notes
Center Township reports indicate wedding rumors forthcoming and Frank Claggett suffers rheumatism. Brownville in Licking county hosts Geo Guthridge with family. Miss Laura Boyd to teach summer school at Deep Cut. Local residents note nearly impassable roads and a failing wheat crop this year. Several locals, including Elmer Kester and the Hope sisters, visit and neighbors urged subscribing to the Herang county paper.
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Frank Claggett
Geo Guthridge
Brownville
Licking County
Elmer Kester
Salesville
Laura Boyd
Deep Cut
Maggie
Ollie Hope
Antrim
George Dugan
Cambridge
Joni Warne
Tobias Marple
Wm Lisle
Jack Driggs
Smith & Ables
David Black
Herang
Community Notes On Visits Post Office Bid And Tariff Debate
Midway visitors include Callender of Winchester and Miss Ola Clark of Harrison County visiting local parents. An application seeks a new post near Rob Watsons two miles north of Center with Thos Maxwell as postmaster. Peach crop losses noted on west hillsides with buds. Tariff discussion at Millers school house favored by the negative side after debate led by Atchison Beggs Inglich for the affirmative and Miller Johnson Robinson for negative.
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Callender
Winchester
Ola Clark
Harrison County
Robi Watson
Miller’s
Winter Weather and Local Notices Corrected
Rev Bowers on sick list. Butter 20c, eggs scarce. Protracted meeting ongoing. Cold wind and snow. H Smiley spoke on Dan'! 3-14. Leslie Lyne, winter term teacher in Kansas district, forced to close school at Mc Connelsville for health. Winchester Camp No 206 S of V alive and prospering.
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Bowers
H Smiley
Dan
Leslie Lyne
Kansas
McConnelsville
Guernsey Times
Winchester Camp No
S of V’s
Letter from 1888 endorsing service pension bill
Comrade J P Mahaffey acknowledges thanks from Adjt G A R Post 343 Cambridge Ohio for resolutions regarding a bill he introduced. The bill ensures a service pension of 900 days equals 900 dollars per month or 300 days equals 300 dollars per month, prorated by time served for all honorably discharged soldiers.
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Houses of Representatives
U. S. Washinegton
D. C
J. P. Mahaffey
G. A. R Post
Cambridge
California Cat r cure and Santa Alie remedies promise relief
The ad promotes California Cat r cure and Santa Alie as fast acting remedies for nasal catarrh and consumption symptoms. It claims they prevent untimely travel and save lives, noting availability at Cambridge drug lists for $1 per package or three for $2.50.
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Santa Alie
California
Cambridge
Ohio Centennial seeks pre 1815 Ohio Northwest newspapers
The Ohio Centennial Commission invites owners to submit copies or files of newspapers and magazines published in Ohio or the Northwest Territory before 1815 for exhibition in Columbus from September 4 to October 19, 1888. Correspondence and inquiries should be addressed to R. B. Brown, Commissioner, Department Printing and Journalism, Courier Office, Zanesville, Ohio.
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Ohio
Columbus
Department of Printing and Journalism
North-west Territory
R. B. Brown
Courier Office
Zanesville, O
Cure for hereditary scrofula urged by Swift Specific Co
A Georgia father urges parents to try Swift’s S S S as a permanent cure for hereditary scrofula after his six year old daughter and four year old son recovered from severe head and face sores. He details failed prior remedies and credits S S S with restoring health, urging others to obtain the treatment by mail from Atlanta.
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Vienna
Swift
Atlanta
Study on Political Prospect by Amherst President Seelye
Amherst College President Seelye has written a study titled Our Political Prospect to identify the large moral principles for a party seeking lasting success. The essay will appear in the Forum for March. The same issue includes Representative Wm. M. Springer on Hindrances to Surplus Reduction and Mr. Wm. R. Morrison on who benefits from protection from a revenue reform perspective.
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Seelye
Amherst College
Wm. M. Springer
Wm. R. Morrison
Woman in Shelby Recovers After Cure with New Discovery
A county woman, Mrs. Luther Lutz, suffered seven years of disease and a three month cough. After taking Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption, she slept through the night and was miraculously cured after one bottle. The advertisement from WC Hamrick & Co. in Shelby, NC offers a free trial bottle at Wall & Co. drug store.
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Dr. King
Luther Lutz
WC Hamrick & Co
Shelby, NC
Wall &Co
Coshocton Votes to Build New School House
Coshocton residents voted last week to fund a new school house with a price tag of 30 000 dollars. The decision follows a local campaign led by school officials and community groups seeking improved facilities.
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Coshocton
Veteran comedian praises Butte-Tine in Boulder notice
A letter from druggist Gxo F Fonpa of Boulder Col praises Butte-Tine for kidney pain throat and rheumatism relief. The testimonial claims two applications cured kidney trouble and endorses Santa Able for vocalists and public speakers with strong sales for the remedies.
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Jame
Santa
Ben, Corton
Important Visit Promotes Thorough Systematic Hope
An important visit highlights the extensive effort to aid suffering humanity. The program underscores methodical care and broad collaboration among organizers, physicians, and volunteers seeking lasting relief. The event draws attention to humanitarian goals and practical steps.
Remarkable Ohio Doctor Draws Thousands of Patients
A tour of the Ohio Reform Sanitarium and Medical Institute in Columbus reveals Dr H Russell Burner and House Surgeon D H Samson amid a vast, well funded operation. The writer notes his diagnostic skill, patient respect regardless of status, firm stance on genuine treatment, generous acts, and a steady flow of clients. Burner's Cambridge visit is announced for March 19–20 with an Eye and Ear Clinic.
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Ohio Reform Sanitarium and Medical Institute
High and
Gay Streets
Columbus
Ohio
H. Russell Burner
D-H. E. Sampson
Burner
Dr. Burner
United States
Cambridge
Park Hotel
Prohibition Debate Mention At Kimbolton Event
A fragment notes W J Gillespie asking about Prohibition effects and mentions Clem Linn songs and Kimbolton’s two well dressed young ladies. One present.
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W J Gillespie
Clem Linn
Kimbolton
The World’s Best Salve Sold by L Wall & Co
An ad touts a universal salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions. It promises guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded and asks 25 cents per box from L Wall & Co for sale.
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Cambridge
Mai
L. Wall & Co
Boschee’s German Syrup Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement warns against colds turning into catarrh or pneumonia and touts Boschee’s German Syrup as a complete cure. It claims thousands have been cured and urges readers to buy a 75 cent bottle from any druggist.
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Boschee
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