Republican Convention Set for Ceshocton on April 12
The Republican Congressional Convention for the 16th district will be held at Ces hocton on Thursday April 12. A total solar eclipse on July 1 will be visible along the Pacific coast. The Iowa legislature did not pass a bill for women’s suffrage in municipal and school elections. Pleuro-pneumonia hit Kent county Maryland cattle. one herd of 52 head valued at 1080 had to be killed.
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Ceshocton
Pacific Coast
Iowa
Kent County
Maryland
Guernsey
W. T. Young
L. W. Smith Seeks Treasurer Position
L W Smith announces candidacy for Treasurer and is described as a staunch Republican with strong party contributions. He is regarded as a qualified and worthy candidate who would bolster the ticket.
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L. W. Smith
First English Church Remnant Marks Jamestown 1610
A brick masonry column about 20 feet high stands ivy covered amid old trees on the James River. It is the remaining trace of the Jamestown colony’s first church erected in 1610. In another item, A H Tingle announces his Sheriff candidacy before the Republican Convention. He has long been a loyal Republican and would be a competent officer.
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James River
America
Jamestown Colony
A. H. Tingle
Tingle
Auction Aloft Edinburg Bible Fetches 800 Dollars
At an administrator sale in Edinburg an old Bible, not valuable in itself, drew two elderly ladies bidding against each other. The book finally sold for 800 dollars to one bidder, who was related to the deceased owner and stood to profit the estate.
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Edinburg
Record of Unprecedented Fire Losses Across U S in ISS7
Insurance statistics show fire losses in ISS7 year the greatest ever in the United States. The current year also reports unprecedented damage. All companies faced severe impact with some crippled, though none rendered helpless. insurance circles express grave concern.
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Insurance Company
United States
Death of Emperor William and crowning of Frederick William
Emperor William of Germany died Friday morning and his son Frederick William has been crowned. The world mourns the loss of a great man, but Bismarck is expected to remain in control, keeping the government steady.
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Emperor William
Germany
Frederick William
Bismarck
Destructive East Coast Storm Impacts Railways and Coast
A major historic storm swept from Washington City to New England on Sunday and Monday. Telegraph lines failed and rail traffic nearly halted. Many lives lost along the coast and widespread suffering followed as wind rain sleet snow and cold inflicted damage.
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Washington City
New England
Dead Letter Office Receives Record 5.5 Million Letters
In the past year about 5.5 million letters reached the dead letter office averaging 18 000 daily. Of these 17 745 had money totaling 25 689 23 225 carried negotiable papers worth 7 644 489 81 544 contained merchandise and books 103 77 enclosed postage stamps. Most funds and commercial papers were returned. only small sums remain undelivered to cover department costs.
Mason and Dixon line defined by latitude 39 43 26 north
The Mason Dixon line runs along the parallel 39 degrees 43 minutes 26.3 seconds north forming the historic boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Built by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon from December 1763 to December 1767, it spans 244 miles with stone posts every five miles bearing the Penn family and Lord Baltimore arms. A re-survey in 1849 confirmed its accuracy.
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Mason and Dixon
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Charles Mason
Jeremiah Dixon
Penn
Lord Baltimore
Population estimates position United States among great powers
A writer compiles population figures showing the United States with at least 62 million, second only to Russia among Christian nations. Projections suggest 67 million by 1890, 96 million by 1900, and 124 million by 1910, with Russia poised to fall to second place.
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United States
European
Russia
Germany
Austro- Hungary
France
Great Britain
Ireland
Italy
Spain
Europe
Turkey
Asia
Sullivan Mitchell Fight Ends In Draw At Oriel France
The Sullivan Mitchell bout near Oriel France concluded after thirty nine rounds in a draw. Sullivan was knocked down several times but returned to the scratch each time. Mitchell employed a dodging tactic and drew first blood with a mouth sting. Officials deem the match a farce and question Sullivan's standing.
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John L. Sullivan
Boston
Charles Mitchell
England
Oriel
France
Sullivan
Mitchell
Cambridge electric light delight impresses Coshocton visitors
A Coshocton delegation led by Mayor George A. Hay toured Cambridge to study its electric light plant. The Cambridge system with forty four arc lights showcases steady illumination, clean engine room, and a growing boom with as many as 500 additional residents expected as water works plans proceed.
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George A. Hay
W. S. Hutchison
John Speckman
Joseph L. Rue
Robert R Hanlon
Standard
Cambridge
Berwick Hotel
F. W. Jewell
Coshocten
H. B. Beymer
Coshocton
Lawrence
Surprise Birthday Raid Honors Mr Pollock at 71st Birthday
A large gathering of 92 relatives and friends surprised Mr Samuel Pollock at his home on his 71st birthday last Friday the 9th. They brought an abundant spread and presented Mr Pollock with a rocking chair from neighbors and Mrs Pollock with one from daughters and daughters in law. Mr Pollock has lived in the same house since birth and the day closed with speeches and good cheer.
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Samuel Pollock
Laxador and Dr Bull's Baby Syrup Ad Spreads Wealthy Baby Care
An old advertisement touts Dr Bull's Baby Syrup as a means to keep a baby's health in splendid condition. It claims the product costs 25 cents per bottle. The ad also promotes Laxador as a trusted "woman's friend" priced at 25 cents, suggesting repeated use by women.
Subscription payments urged to be paid annually
The Caldwell Republican urges subscribers to pay yearly. It argues delaying payments deprives publishers of use of money and causes inconveniences. It says readers should settle arrears or halt subscriptions until they can pay, noting printers’ bills are justified as well.
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Caldwell Republian
Medicine advertisement from 1887 California Nevada area
A dated correspondence from F C Durant M D requests supply of Butte Tine for rheumatism and lauds Santa Abie lung remedy. G C Tuaxter of Carson City promotes Cat-R Cure, claims long drug experience, and notes Santa Abie and Tine sold widely in Cambridge druggists.
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Fonsom
Cal
Butte
J.W. Haines
Genoa
Nevada
F.C. Durant
M. D
Santa Abie
G. CO. Tuaxter
Carson City
Butte Tine
Santa Alie
Cambridge
Eureka
Butte County
California
Santa Arie
Weedsfield Spirit quotes on profit and life
A Weedsfield Spirit quips that it is hard to extract roots and resolve fractions yet fail to find life’s comfort or turn business threads into profit. It contends that an educated loafer is more dangerous to society than a plain ignorant scalawag.
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Weedsfield
Contagious Blood Poisoning Testimonials for Swift's Specific
Letters from Col B H Kieser CW Langhill F Woehl Geof Wellmen and others claim cure or major relief from contagious blood poisoning after using Swift's Specific. They describe long standing pain and prior ineffective treatments, noting restoration to health and ability to work.
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Col
B. H. Kieser
Opelika, Fla
Times
S& Ss
CW Langhill
Savannah
F Woehl
North Ave
Chicago
Geof Wellmen
Salem
Mass
Swart Sexciric Co
Atlanta, Ga
Look out for the Equinox and local notices
Eggs sell for 12 cents and butter for 23 cents. Laura May and Armintha Carlyle are on the sick list. Mrs Robert Ledrick visits her mother Mrs Steward. WS Rinehart and J D Schultz passed the examination. Leon Vance was visiting his grandfather at Sugar Tree. Many young men attended the entertainment at Mudsock. Miss Lizzie Boyd returned from Indiana. Pleasant View school closes Wednesday with a daytime treat and evening literary program.
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Laura May
Armintha Carlyle
Robert Ledrick
Steward
WS Rinehart
J D Shultz
Leon Vance
Sugar Tree
Mudsock
Lizzie Boyd
Indiano
Pleasant View
Brace up with Electric Bitters for renewed health
The ad urges readers feeling weak and headachy to use Electric Bitters as a safe alternative to stimulants. It promises blood purification, liver and kidney stimulation, restored vitality, and renewed strength, selling for 50 cents at Wall & Co's drug store.
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Wall & Co
Local notices and farm transfers mix in a rural update
James Lowrey suffers erysipelas. John Kirkpatrick's school closed due to measles. Mrs J H Paden improves from brain fever. Geo Bliss rents Woodburn farm near Mt Hermon for one year. Mrs Catharine Scott sells 60 acre farm to John Young for 1850 dollars. Mif church preaching time moved to 2 30. Stewart remains at Norwich with rheumatic brother Rev N B Stewart. Thos Crambler rents Kirkpatricks farm. David Hosselt moves to Mantua. Silas Cramblett with epileptic fits attempted suicide by hanging but was prevented by family intervention.
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James Lowrey
John Kirkpatrick
J H Paden
Geo Bliss
Woodburn
Mt Hermon
Catharine Scott
John Young
Mif
Ano Stewart
Norwich
Rev N B Stewart
Original Abietine Ointment Promoted in Ad
An advertisement touts the Original Abietine Ointment as a cure for old sores burns wounds and skin eruptions with claimed piles relief. Sold by Cambridge druggists in two ounce tins for 25 cents per box or 30 cents by mail. February 23.
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Cambridge
Brady Newsbriefs Highlight Local Events and Health
Brady reports A I Deveny returns from Scio College on Tuesday. A P Allen of Zanesville visits relatives. Measles active in northern Brady Township. Box festival at Methodist church Saturday evening. Easter concert at Allen's Chapel Sunday evening April 1. J McCracken preached during pastor's illness. Jefferson township Democracy caucus in Brady Saturday with polls open 2 to 4 pm.
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Brady
Deveny
Scio College
P Allen
Zanesville
Methodist Church
Allen’s Chapel
J McCracken
Jefferson Township Democracy
Butte-Tine touted as cure for kidney pain and throat
Gro. F. Fonpa of Boulder Colo reports relief from years long back pain and kidney trouble after using Butte-Tine. Ben Carver commends Senta Able for throat complaints and vocalists. Fonpa notes strong druggist sales and widespread pharmacopoeia use.
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Lane
Senta
Ben. Carver
Blacktop School Closes With Daytime Treat and Evening Exhibition
C J Lowry concluded a pleasant term at Blacktop tichlong township on Friday March 9 with a daytime treat and a nighttime exhibition. The event drew teachers scholars and patrons as Cass Brothers orchestra provided entertaining music.
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C.J Lowry
Blacktop
Tichlong Township
Cass Brother
Castoria Ad Campaign Echoes Through Generations
An enduring advertising slogan traces Castoria from infancy to motherhood, noting how generations relied on the remedy as a trusted remedy for children. The familiar jingle highlights the product's long standing presence in households and its association with care.
Sheriff Candidate Alfred H. Tingle Nominated in Guernsey
Alfred H. Tingle of Cambridge township will be presented to the Republican County Convention as a candidate for Sheriff of Guernsey county. A staunch Republican, he has long worked for the party's success.
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Eps Herairo
Alfred H. Tingle
Cambridge Township
Guernsey County
Tingle
Eps
Heravy
L. Wsmith
Jackson Township
Salve Adverts and Blank Legal Forms On Sale
The advertisement promotes a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and more with money-back guarantee. It notes price is 25 cents per box and lists CO Wall & Co as sellers. Also offers blank mortgage deeds and various Justice blanks for sale at the office with no explicit date.
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CO. L. Wall & Co
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