Oldest United States Methodist: Elizabeth Weaver Hendrickson 101
Elizabeth Weaver Hendrickson of Duquoin Illinois is described as the oldest US Methodist. She is 101 years old and has been a church member for ninety years. Steube was fined 25 dollars and four months imprisonment after assaulting prosecutor Huling in Columbus.
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Elizabeth Weaver Hendrickson
Duquoin
Linois
United States
Steube
Huling
Columbus
Pugh
Thirteen Year Old Sentenced to Life in Ohio Penitentiary
A 13 year old named John A Beal was imprisoned at the Ohio Penitentiary last week for life. He hails from Preble county and was convicted of murdering his mother by firing twice and nearly decapitating her with an axe after she refused to buy him new clothes.
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John A. Beal
Ohio Penitentiary
Preble County
Legislature Passes Ames Temperance Bill for School Curricula
The bill directs study of narcotics and alcohol effects on the human system and requires school boards to provide instruction in all schools. From January 1, 1890, teachers must pass a satisfactory examination in this branch to receive a certificate.
Prohibitionist’s claim on bees near Virginia distillery
An ex change cites a Prohibitionist asserting a Virginia woman in Rappahannock County owned twelve stands of bees of high value. Since a nearby distillery started, the bees reportedly visit the still, become drunk, and yield little profit.
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Rappahannock Ccounty
Virginia
Pennsylvania Railroad Raises Pay for Western Trainmen
The Pennsylvania railroad company increased trainmen pay on western branches by ten cents per trip. On the Pittsburgh division no raise was granted, but nine hours constitute a day’s work and any time beyond that earns extra pay. The changes aim to satisfy workers demanding higher wages.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Western
Pittsburgh
Corcoran Estate Bequeaths Millions to Grandchildren
The estate of the late W. W. Corcoran of Washington City is valued at six million dollars with the larger portion left to three grandchildren named Eustis. He also allocated 100000 to the Corcoran Art Gallery after previously spending a million and a half and gave 50000 to the Louisa Home, in addition to 500000 already given.
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W. W. Corcoran
Washington City
Eustis
Louisa
Cadiz Republicans Endorse Hollingsworth Nomination
The Cadiz Republican reports that Harrison county Republicans favor General Hollingsworth for the nomination and will support him with strong enthusiasm, aligning with earlier expectations about the district’s political sentiment.
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Cadiz
Harrison County
Hollingsworth
Honest toil gains praise in press across the country
The piece notes growing support for wage workers with favorable editorials from the metropolitan press and country weeklies. It cites Southern sentiment where everyday laborers rise in social regard and highlights the Houston Age praising working girls for honesty, form, and charm.
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Metropolitan Daily
Country Weekly
South
Honest
Houston Age
Houston
Ohio Rises to Second in U S Coal Output in 1887
Hon Thomas Bancroft reports Ohio mined 10 300 000 bushels in 1887 up 29 000 from Illinois to become the nation s second largest coal producer Perry County led with 1 800 000 bushels. Jackson 1 200 000 Athens 1 100 000 Nearly all counties up except Trumbull and Mahoning due to gas Seventy five accidents and thirty six miner deaths marked the year.
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Thomas Bancroft
Ohio
Union
Illinois
Perry County
Jackson County
Athens
Trumbull
Mahoning
Resolution on District Convention and delegate selection in Guernsey county
The Republican Central Committee of Guernsey county favors holding a District Convention to nominate a Congressional candidate and elect National delegates and a Presidential elector. They recommend the county convention have delegates chosen by ballot like other offices. The proceedings ended quietly with a calm, orderly display among rival factions.
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Republican Central Committee
Court House
R.S. Frame
J. C. Longsworth
T.H. Anderson, Esq
Cambridge
J. M. Ogier
W. J. Knoutf
Antrim
Boyd
C.camap
Westland
Wilkey
J.C. Longsworth
Chicago
Congress
Republican Central
Guernsey County
Train Robbery Surge Hits West and Southwest
Train robbers resume operations across the West and Southwest with about six successful robberies in ten days. Loot ranges from five thousand to twenty thousand dollars per haul. The attacks target mail and express cars. passengers are not harmed.
Republicans Aim for Breezy County Convention
Voters expect a lively county convention with charged atmosphere and potential confrontations as party delegates gather. The event centers on Republican matters, likely drawing strong attendance and spirited discussion.
Advertising and advertising worth in a local paper
The writer explains that newspapers rely on advertising revenue and that casual requests to publish paid content as news are improper. Canvassers seeking free writeups for products should pay standard rates, as the publication does not operate for charity.
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Exchange
Court Report Civil Case Dismissals and Appellate Notices
Civil filings include Joseph D Taylor v Levi Sunnafrank where petition was dismissed at plaintiff costs with notice of appeal and bond $100. Other cases: D A McConehay v J B McConchay et al appraisement confirmed and sale ordered. Ohio state cases sentence details for Fortuna Gamble Gaskill Mitchell.
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Joseph D Taylor
Levi Sunnafrank
McConehay
J B McConchay
Jas E Dickerson
Richard Dickerson
Elvira Kirk
Jas B Kirk
JB Johnson
Margaret Shepherd
Rachel Inglish
A H Caldwell
Dennis O' Brien
Jas Moore
Joseph Moore
Probate Court appoints executors and notes inquests
Johnson Hammond and Samuel Mehaffey named executors for Hammond. Leonard Orme notes elects by Sarah Coultrap and Hannah Merriman to take. WC Brown final account for W K Gooder. Rebecca Herring probate admitted. James Young estate final account. Inquest of lunacy on Joseph R Johnson. Columbus asylum. Venus Crowley fined and jailed for begging. Letters to B Herring as executor. Licenses to wed issued for Alexander Early and Annie Early, William Chambers and Craig White.
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N. H. Barser
Johnson Hammond
Alex Hammond
Samuel Mehaffey
Leonard Orme
Sarah Coultrap
DS Coultrap
Hannah Merriman
WC Brown
W K Gooders
William H Hays
Rebecca Herring
Hugh Addy
Mary J Young
James Young
William Scott
Joseph R Johnson
Columbus Asylum
Ohio
Venus Crowley
Health Advice Recommends Laxador and Dr Bulls Baby Syrup
The piece urges good health practices and suggests keeping a regulator named Laxador. It advises mothers to stop laudanum for babies and switch to Dr Bulls Baby Syrup, claiming it contains nothing injurious and is safe for use in cases of necessity.
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Laxador
Steubenville Herald Describes Unusual Market Street Dullness
The Steubenville Herald reported an exceptionally quiet day stating Market Street was devoid of any vehicles from the river to Seventh Street at noon, challenging the city’s lively reputation and suggesting a rare lethargy in the town.
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Steubenville
Market Street
Seventh Street
Balti more and Ohio R R announces Washington excursion
Balti more and Ohio R R Co runs a select excursion to the National Capital on Thursday March 15. First class day trains with Parlor Cars and night trains with Sleeping Cars. Return validity until March 24 with rates 8.00 from Wheeling and Benwood. Tickets and circulars available from ticket agents.
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National Capital
Baltimore and Ohio R. R. Co
Wheeling
Benwood
A. M
Washington
Woman's Discovery Promises Cure For Long Illness
Mrs. Luther Lutz reportedly recovered from seven years of debilitation after using Dr King’s New Discovery, with relief after a single dose. The Shelby firm W Hamrick & Co. promotes free trials at Wail & Co. drug store.
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Thisunty
Dr. King
Meee
Luther Lutz
Hamrick & Co
Shelby
Green's August Flower touted as Biliousness cure
The piece describes Biliousness symptoms such as poor appetite for solids in the morning, white or rough tongue, digestive disorders with diarrhea or constipation, hemorrhoids or bleeding, dizziness headaches acidity and stomach tenderness. It promotes Green's August Flower as an inexpensive remedy with many attestations of efficacy.
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Maré Szeow Ly
Original Abietine Ointment Offered in Two Ounce Tin Boxes
The Original Abietine Ointment is sold in large two ounce tin boxes and claims to cure old sores burns wounds chapped hands and all skin eruptions. It is said to positively cure all kinds of piles. Available from Cambridge druggists for 25 cents per box or mail order 30 cents. feb23 8s tf.
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Cambridge
Swift's Specific praised in a teacher testimonial
A Montpelier Ohio teacher endorses Swift's Specific as curing ivy poison eruptions on her face after years of treatments. She reports eight bottles cleared every spot and improved health, thanking the advertisement that led her to the remedy.
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Swift Specific Co
Montpelier
Williams County
Ohio
Montpreter
Atlanta
Josie Owen
Scott Liston
Zane Street
Island
Wheeling
West Va
R. W. Wilson
Hopkinsville
Swift
W C T U Meetings Urgently Call For Civic Ticket
The W. C. T. U. of Cambridge Ohio urges all Christian women and men to support temperance work. At the last meeting a resolution asked voters to call a meeting to form a citizen’s ticket uniting lovers of sobriety and good order regardless of party, inviting mothers sisters and daughters to join.
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U. P
W. Ch. U
Cambridge
Ohio
W.O.T.U
Veteran Comedian Endorses Butte Tine Remedies
A veteran comedian credits Butte Tine with curing years of back pain and kidney trouble after suffering on stage. He cites internal use for relief and praises Senta Able for throat issues, recommending the preparations to vocalists and public speakers. The letter notes strong sales from druggists in Boulder, Colorado, dated February 23, 1888.
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Lane
Senta
Ben. Cotton
Herald offers printing of sale bills and job work
The Herald markets horse cuts and can print sale bills at reasonable rates. It offers short notice sale bill printing and claims superior job printing abilities. Orders by mail receive prompt attention and the office invites calls to compare services.
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Herald
California Cel-R Cure Promoted For Throat And Lung Ailments
The notice touts Santa Abie as a cure for throat and lung diseases, claiming people waste money on worthless medicines. It urges investment in this California discovery and lists ministers doctors and public speakers as endorsers. Sold by Cambridge druggists at one dollar per bottle with three for two fifty and mail order available for one dollar and ten cents.
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Eureka
Butte County
California
Santa Arie
Cambridge
Santa Abie
Golden State
Bucklen Arnica Salve for skin eruptions sale ad
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Brice 25 cents per box. For sale by C L Wall & Co. to Dec 188.
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Brice
C. L. Wall & Co
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Kansas State
M.wilson
Grevy
France
Germany
Court Report
Ben Fortune
van Gamble
George Gaskill
Lalu Mitchell
Probate Court
Cambridge Public Schools
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Rsarazs
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O. T. Corson
Berwick
Zavesville Sunday Gazette
THEF
Wheeling Avge
Bet
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Bea Than
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SEL
Cgnelurton
Alifornia
Abletine Medical Company
Oroville
Cal
Byenville and
Liberty Druggists
H. Russell Burner
Ohio Reform Sanitarium and Medical Institute
Otio
Falk and Winter Goods
Madison Bleek
Cambridge, O
Bucklen
Moritz Salm
Berlin
Park Hoti‘l
High
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Ax. Russell Burner
Ohio Reform Sanitarium
Guernsey
W. T. Young
J.R Landman
Byesville
Aslor—A. Kerse1
Rainey’s
Mill Street
Lapel & Carlisle
J. E. Annis
Irion
Staylor
Cambridge, Ohio
Sporks
Churne
Salmon & Ewalt
Cosgrave Building
Main Street
Castoria
Misa
Court of Common Pleas
Ava Norris
Elizabeth Norris
William Norris
Baltimore & Ohio
Norris
Rebecca McCeary
Hugh F. McDonald
Steele & Rosemond
Atty’s
Rayamond & Co
Hornbrook
Hirschberg
L. Hrrscasere
Jonas Rice
Postoffice
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