Tobacco crop thrives as raisers cheer in southwest
The season brings better tobacco yields in the southwestern state region, bringing hopeful sentiment to raisers. Nationwide, commerce faces downturn with numerous mercantile failures. The Salvation Army appears in Zanesville in gaudy uniforms with bands. Ohio politics show Cleveland and Hendricks favored by some papers, yet optimism remains cautious. Esquire Mayes of West Alexander reportedly marries his twenty seventh hundredth couple.
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Washington, Pa
Mayes
West Alexander
Railway war looms between B&O and Pennsylvania lines
A fresh railroad confrontation seems likely as talk heats up between the Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania systems. Word arrives that through tickets to the West are already offered at very low prices in New York, signaling intensified competition.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Kohn Brothers
Cambridge
Ohio
Ohio to hold October elections amid staggered schedules
The article notes New York and Indiana shaping political battles while Ohio begins its October elections. West Virginia shifts to November, and observers suggest Ohio might align its schedule similarly to improve consistency across states.
Official district counts show Taylor victory margins by county
An official tally reports Taylor carrying Belmont county by 560, Guernsey by 1032, Noble by 438, and Washington by 90 totaling 2120. In Monroe, Warner receives 2337 votes with a 217 majority.
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Taylor
Belmont County
Guernsey
Noble
Washington
Monroe
Warner
Taylor foes and McKinley potential rival in Governor race
Hon J D Taylor ranks among Republican gubernatorial hopefuls in the district while William McKinley of the 20th District is seen as possible opposition. Miners in Sunday Creek valley strike over 80 cent rate, currently 70 cents, with efforts to settle and a looming Hocking valley lockout. Plans emerge for an Irish Colony in Utah with Parnell and Dillon proposing 100000 acres to be entered and paid for as possible.
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William McKinley
Sunday Creek Valley
Hocking Valley
Utah
Ireland
Parnell
Dillion
Bible Societies stop placing Bibles on railroad cars
Bible societies plan to discontinue distributing Bibles on railroad cars after poor return. A leader said out of a thousand distributed only about ten were read, three hundred were mutilated, and four hundred stolen. The piece notes a large campaign with many Republican speakers alongside other parties, causing social storms against the summer breeze.
Governor Cleveland Attacked in Albany by Crank
Monday in Albany Grover Cleveland was struck by a crank as he headed to the Capitol. The assailant, Boon, sought a pardon for a brother in law in state prison, but Cleveland refused. The incident sparked sensational telegrams alleging an assassination attempt on the Democratic candidate.
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Cleveland
Albany
N. Y
Grover
Pocket Red Book Brunswick to cover national elections
Description of the B and O Red Book pocket edition offered by C K Lord G P A Baltimore. It promises compact state by state election data including presidential results since state admission, electoral votes and concise summaries for quick reference in campaigning.
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C K Lord
G P A
Baltimore
The Best Salve for Skin Ailments Sold by J. R. Downar
An advertisement touts a salve described as the best in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, and more, guaranteeing satisfaction with a money refund if unsatisfied. It lists a price of 25 cents per box and notes sale by J. R. Downar dated January 31.
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J. R. Downar
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Gasc
Cambridge
Guernsey County Election Abstract Appears This Week
The Herald prints the official abstract of votes cast in Guernsey county from the recent election. The document is presented complete for reference and archival purposes in this week's issue.
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Guernsey County
Causes of Republican Victory in Ohio Noted
The reader suggests large money circulation and superior strategies by Republicans led to victory in Ohio, while Democrats were outgeneralled. The comment reflects on political dynamics and campaign resources.
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Ohio
Pullman Palace Car Company Posts Large Yearly Surplus
The Pullman Palace Car Company earned 4,456,457 dollars last year with expenses of 3,269,763 dollars leaving a surplus of 1,192,694 dollars. Railroad officials say their business is not a paying one.
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Pullman Palace Car Company
Repeater Jonas Brown Detained in Belmont County
A man giving the name Jonas Brown lies in durance yile in Belmont County charged as a repeater. Authorities claim he voted in every Bellaire ward in the last election, saying he was hired to cast the ballots.
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Jonas Brown
Durance Yile
Belmont County
Bellaire
Trade centers report dull business across the country
Reports from trade centers show business is very dull countrywide with no market for livestock grain moving slowly and the dry goods market very quiet.
Statewide vote update shows Robinson leading for Secretary of State
The latest official results place Republican candidate Robinson ahead by about 11 295 votes for Secretary of State. Prohibition votes total around 9 000 and Greenback votes between 3 000 and 4 000.
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Robinson
Judge Campbell Wins Common Pleas Judge Race in District
The Republican candidate Judge Campbell won the Common Pleas Court race in the judicial district by a total majority of 1 827. Guernsey contributed 967, Morgan 485, Noble 390, and Muskingum 25 in the tally.
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Zanesville
Metropolitan Base Ball Club Wins AL Title This Season
The Metropolitan Base Ball club topped the American League, finishing with 75 wins in 107 games. Columbus took second place with 69 wins in 108 games, and Louisville was third with 68 wins in 108 games. The remaining order followed: St. Louis, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Athletic, Toledo, Brooklyn, Virginia, Allegheny, Indianapolis.
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Columbus
Louisville
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Athletic
Toledo
Brooklyn
Virginia
Allegheny
Indianapolis
Ohio delegation mapped by Columbus dispatch list
The Columbus dispatch assigns members to Congress by district and party, naming Benj Butterworth Charles E Brown John Little W C Cooper Jacob Remies C H Grosvenor I H Taylor Ezra B Taylor William McKinley Jr M A Foran Beriah Wilkins G W Geddes A J Warner J J Campbell M Anderson Benj LeFevre W D Hill G E Seney and others.
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Ohio
Benj. Butterworth
Charles E. Brown
Ili
John Little
W. C. Cooper
Jacob Remies
C. H. Grosvenor
I. H. Taylor
Ezra B. Taylor
Wm. McKinley, Jr
M. A. Foran
J. J. Campbell
M. Anderson
Benj. LeFevre
W. D. Hill
G. E Seney
Community Notes Reach Across Town and County
J A Dilley visited town last week while JD Meek stayed briefly from Uniontown. Mrs Mary Schafer returns from Pittsburgh. A N Hutchison and wife plan to move into the Gudgeon property this week. Mrs Jemima Grier of Barnesville visited her mother Mrs Ferguson. John Morehead builds a new house beside his mother. Marvin Dilley moves from Lore City to Abe Hutchison’s new home. Wm Hester and wife move to Cambridge soon. P Burns returns from a West Virginia and eastern PA trip. Percy Lowry comes home from Ada College. Frank Rainie and a Finley left for Ada. Election day civic turnout was high with strong male participation and notable female interest. Rev G W Dennis and wife stayed with Wm Shaw’s family en route from Chandlersville to Waynesburg Stark county where Mr Dennis serves. Mrs Jacob Schafer near town dies after weeks of illness. A burglar raid on Senecaville results in a broken ballot box at James Kahn’s, with thefts at Dr Hill’s and Dr Cain’s. A lamp, a valise, and a five gallon jar of apple butter were disturbed. no conclusive items recovered. Wm Saltsgaver’s horse, saddle, and bridle stolen but horse found near Jacob Shafer’s. Authorities sent telegrams. a suspect was arrested in Barnesville and released with no clues.
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J A Dilley
JD Meek
Uniontown
Penn
Mary Schafer
Pittsburgh
A N Hutchison
Gudgeon
Jemima Grier
Barnesville
Ferguson
John Morehead
Marvin Dilley
Lore City
Abe Hutchison
Wm Hester
Richard Lowry
Cambridge
P Burns
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Percy Lowry
Ada College
Frank Rainie
A Finley
Friay
G W Dennis
Wm Shaw
Amily
Chandlersville
Waynesburgh
Stark County
Dennis
Jacob Schafer
Schafer
J D Meek
Wm. Saltsgaver
Jacob Shafer
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Remedy Cited In Buick
A fragment recalls a couple lingering at a garden gate. The speaker soon grows hoarse and uses Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup to recover with some left for future use.
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Thomas
Dr. Bull
Letter from Licking County
A brief local note from Gratiot Licking County Onto dated October 20 1884 discusses political party shift near finish and national leadership. It reports crops average for the season with farmers preparing to harvest corn and notes apples rotting and butter scarce with high prices. The writer asks Milnersville Odell and Winchester correspondents to send news.
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Licking Co
Herato
Herap
Heravp
Milnersville
Odell
Winchester
Frazier's Root Bitters Sold by Druggists in Cleveland
Dr. Frazier's Root Bitters are advertised as strictly medicinal not a dram shop beverage. They claim to act on the liver and kidneys, keep bowels regular, and cleanse the blood and system. Sold by Druggists for $1.00. FRAZIER MEDICINE CO., Cleveland, Ohio May 22.
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William
Frazier Medicine CO
Prop’s
Cleveland
Ohio
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