Trade reports show no marked change across centers
Reports to Bradstreet from national trade centers indicate steady conditions with no marked shifts. Gen Kennedy and Capt Farrar plan Republican speaking events in Senecaville on Monday afternoon September 28. St John to speak for Prohibition in Cambridge on October 10 with Alaska finances noted as strong. The Sun new one cent daily opens in Cincinnati as a neat six column folio.
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Bradstreet’s
R. P. Kennedy
W. M Farrar
Senecaville
St John
Cambridge
the Sun
Cincinnati
Elephant Jumbo Killed by Train in Ontario
The Evening Telegram notes Barnum's elephant Jumbo valued at 300000 dollars was struck by a railroad train at St Thomas Ontario last week. Its skeleton is planned for display at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington City.
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Jumbo
Barnum
St. Thomas
Ontario
Smithsonian Institute
Washington City
Boiler Explosions in 1884 Cause 254 Deaths and 261 Injuries
In 1884 the United States suffered 152 boiler explosions, fewer than the prior year. A total of 254 people were killed and 261 injured. Saw mills accounted for 56 of the explosions.
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United States
Cholera Spares Valencia Tobacco Factory Workers
Cholera did not affect any of the 4,000 women employed at a national tobacco factory in Valencia Spain while the disease raged in the city. The Medical World notes that tobacco workers were also spared during an Amsterdam epidemic.
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Valencia
Spain
Amsterdam
Conference call seeks price rise for miners in Chicago
The Ex Board of the National Federation of Miners and Mine Laborers invites US mine owners to a Chicago conference on Saturday Sept 26 1885 to boost mining prices. A refusal could trigger a general suspension soon. The rest notes political gossip and weather crop reports.
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The
National Federation of Miners and Mine Laborers
United States
Chicago
Guernsey County Speech Draws Large Crowd at School Park
The governor arrived amid banners and posters as about 2000 residents gathered at School Park to hear him. He criticized Senator Sherman and praised the Democrat platform, delivering a strong, favorable impression for the upcoming campaign.
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Guernsey County
Badly
School Park
Sherman
John
Miners of Guernsey County Rally in Mass Convention
Miners gathered at the fair grounds on Saturday to hear George Harrison report from the Indianapolis convention. Ohio’s Chris Evans named General Secretary and John McBride on the Executive Committee as delegates adopted resolutions and praised Gov. Headly for his Hocking Valley stand.
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Guernsey County
Fair Grounds
George Harrison
Indianapolis
James McElroy
National Federation
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Indiana Andllinois
Chris Evans
New Straitsville
John McBride
United Action
Wm. Hi. Turner
James Tandy
M. Pickett
B. Smith
W. A
W. A. Davis
Hocking Valley
Ayer's Ague Cure Endorsed For Malaria Symptoms
When malaria symptoms appear use Ayer's Ague Cure at once to prevent progression and continue until health returns. A cure is warranted in every case.
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Ayer
Bastardy Case Highlights Elmer Stewart Implication
The case centers on Maggie Stiles an inmate of the Guernsey county infirmary who alleges Elmer Stewart is the father of her illegitimate child born May 1885. Her sworn examination before Justice Elza Turner includes cross questions about prior alleged fathers and methods used to secure the complaint.
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Maggie Stiles
Elmer Stewart
Turner
Washington
Elza Turner
Cambrige
Guernsey County
Ganernsey
Jily
Ohio
Maggie
Elmer Ste
McClelland
Ross
Hyatt's
Cambridge
A. Nosir
Clelland
Clelland Ross
Groves
Stewart
Electric Bitters Sold as Liver and Kidney Remedy
The advertisement extols Electric Bitters as the best purifier and regulator for liver bile, jaundice, constipation, weak kidneys, urinary issues, or as a tonic. It promises quick action, guaranteed satisfaction, or money back, and lists CL Wall & Co as the seller at 50 cents a bottle.
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CL Wall & Co
Caution Urges Curb On Stranger Frauds In Farming Life
The piece warns against trusting strangers in business noting sharpers exploit credulity and cupidity. It urges old and young to shun supposed first rate opportunities offered by outsiders and to rely on known acquaintances for any deals.
Salvation Oil Suggested For Rheumatism Relief
A patient laments inability to lie or set with rheumatism and the doctor jokes about roosting. The tale implies Salvation Oil as an immediate remedy priced at 25 cents a bottle.
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Tam
Mishler's Herb Bitters Emblem Promises Hope and Cures
An advertisement extols Mishler's Herb Bitters with the anchor emblem and the motto Nil desperandum. It claims cures for asthma rheumatism liver trouble bronchitis kidney headache and other diseases, urging belief in hopeful remedies.
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Mishler
Town Notes and Society Skims County Fair Plans
Miss Mary Shaw visits town over Sunday while Robert McCune and M Dilley family attend the world’s fair at Sarahsville. Born October 1 a son to J M Rainey and wife. County fair set for Oct 7 8 9. Elizabeth Dilley of Iowa visits nearby. Harry Lowry leaves to seek work in Kansas City. Rev Vegter preaches his first sermon here. Coal shaft business grows as new miners arrive. Local band shows progress and readiness for events. Barneshighlights and visiting friends noted.
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Mary Shaw
Ville
Robert McCune
M Dilley
Sarahsville
J M Rainey
Elizabeth Dilley
Iowa
Harry Lowry
Kansas City
Rev Vegter
Barnes
Grand Niagara Falls excursion announced for Sept 29, 1885
A final season Niagara Falls trip departs from Cambridge on Sept 29 with a round trip fare of four dollars and fifty cents via C M W L KE and NYP CO railroads. Tickets are valid five days and special hotel rates are arranged for excursionists. Excursion agents A B Seran and Son Thompson promote the event.
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Niagara Falls
Cambridge
A. B. Seran & Son Thompson
Local notes and community items from Cambridge area
J F Woodrow grows millet. Penrose teaches penmanship. W M Farrar to speak. W H Wives visits from Butler County. T H Anderson of Cambridge on legal business. Rev Irwin preaches at M P church. Rev Morgan of Bellaire on liquor traffic. mass meeting at Cambridge attended by locals. Marshals busy after Cambridge mail arrival. Mother Burkheimer dies and is buried at Union cemetery. Leonard and Frost club organized with Winniker as president and Weaver family in office. an unknown tramp dies in a Dresden corn crib while traveling to Bloomfield. description notes age weight attire and money found. remains interred at Dresden. claimed origin Chillicothe Ohio.
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JF Woodrow
Penrose
M Farrar
Butler County
Nasset
T H Anderson
Cambridge
Irwin
New Concord
Morgan
Bellaire
Burkheimer
Union Cemetery
Leonard and Frost Club
Fht Winniker
O L Sayre
Sec’ Y
FE Weaver
Hanus Weaver
Dresden
Bloomfield
Chillicothe
Ohio
Smyrna News Briefs Highlight Local Arrivals and Events
Rev Knight and Mrs Belle Price visit this week while B L Smith returns to Delaware college. Wedding noted for Sept 13 between Jas Yarnell and Mrs Rachel Orr with Andy Cunningham Jr and Walter Mc Bride of Antrim in town last Thursday. Mrs William Grimes displays fine work at Smyrna fair and Rev Donaldson of Washington led communion at the Presbyterian church. Local stock premiums awarded to J A Thompson and Beal at Smyrna fair. Hannah Peoples, former county resident, dies in Denver Sept 11 aged unknown. remains sent home for Chapel cemetery interment Sept 17.
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Knight
Belle Price
Leesville
B.L. Smith
Delaware College
Jas. Yarnell
Rachel Orr
Andy Cunningham, Jr
Walter McBride
Antrim
Swift's Specific Restores Hall County Farmer From Long Illness
Wim R. Reed of Gainesville Hall county Georgia testifies after thirty six bottles of Swift's Specific cure years of typhoid related leg ulcers and systemic infection. He reports regained strength walking miles daily and no shoe wear for three years. Trade offer details Swift's Specific Co. Atlanta and New York mail order.
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Hall
Swift
Sam
Wim R. Reed
Gainesville
Hall County
Swift Spectfic Co
Atlanta, Ga
N. Y
Horrible Transaction Reveals Domestic Violence Report
Hillsdale Standard exposes a brutal domestic incident described as a wife beating her husband during a cleaning dispute. The report notes the husband lies in danger and could be harmed further, reflecting a troubling pattern of violence within a household.
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Hillsdale Standard
Troy Times
Adirondack Breakfast Menu Noted for Presidential Table
A listing describes a presidential Adirondack breakfast including musk melon porterhouse steak omelet spring chicken broiled ham lamb chops fried potatoes six hot rolls three cups coffee and a glass of ice water reflecting a substantial early meal.
Meetings on God Home and Native Land addressed by various clergy
A list of meetings scheduled across towns from Quaker City to Cambridge dated September to October 1885. Speakers include Revs Gruber Chalfant Lubccock Mills Taylor Dollison McBroom Thompson Martin and Ovan. All gatherings set for 7 pm with appeals to hear the question of God Home and Native Land. Also brief notices mention seal skins value and common tonics and cures.
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Quaker City
Gruber
Chalfant
Elder McBroom
Salesville
McBroom
Byesville
A. W. Gruber
Thos. S. Lubccock
New Birmingham
Seber
Whittaker and Taylor
Washington
Milligan
Mills
Center Township Hall
Dollison
Christian Hill
Reys Gruber
Liberty
Reys. Son
Martin
Londonderry
Thompson
Martin and
Taylor
Hopewell
Lison
Luecock
Cumberland
Reys Thompson
Peter Ovan
Armstrong
Rev
Cambridge
Midway
W. A. Cincrani
J. M. Cook
Prem- Thomps
Califor nia fruit crop rots as prices stay low
It is said that the fruit crop of California is so great this year and prices so low that growers are letting bushel after bushel go to decay.
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California
Bucklen Arnica Salve For All Skin Ailments And Piles
Ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund. Priced at 25 cents per box via C L Wall & Co. February 5.
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Bucklen
C. L. Wall& Co
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J.P. Mahaffey, Mahaffey & Oger
T.w.ogier
Main St
East Court Square
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
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New York
Wm. Clark
Steubenville
Jefferson
Belmont
Virginia
North Carolina
Coal Miners
Monongahala City
Maud S
Bonner
Alaska
Evening Telegram
John R. McLean
M. Halstead
McLean
Senate
Halstead
Congress
Ohio Press
Chamberlain
Board of Agriculture
Columbus
Current
Stiles
Macore
A. D
Justice of the Peace
Niagara Excursion
Birmingham
William Grimes
Smyrna Fair
Muskingum County
McBride
Joseph B. Foraker
Robert P. Kennedy
George W. McIlvaine
W. Tlspear
Brown
Jacob A Kohler
George Hoadley
Aoan G. Warwick
Chas. D. Martin
Gibson Atilerton
Peter Brady
James Lawrence
Board of Public Works
Henry Weible
William Lawrence
George W.ocrites
W. ON. Cowden
W. Montgomery
Prohibition
Wien
Gideon Os Stewart
Joan Danner
Oa KB
J. W. Martin , C.F. Hicks
Evan Thompson
Joan M
New Zealand
Capt. Cook
L.kely
Mome
Dr. Ball
San Francisco
Cheney
J. M. McGill
J. M McGill
Tress
Rge
Iran
Brows Chemical CO
Baltimore
Ly J J
Raymond & CO
Ceen
Raymonds& Co
Ambridge
Lell
Lmrscoippe
Burton
Old Red Corner
Candee
N. C. Hornbrook
Cambridge, Ohio
I Headquarters
Thalheimer's
Llol
Caldwell
Newcomerstown
Heady
W. A. Rainey
McIlyar
Forsszthe’s
Eall
Mackinac
Palace
Detroit
Cleveland
Detroit & Cleveland Steam Nav. Co
Whitcomb
Gen. Pass. Agr
Mich
T. C. Clark
J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
W. F. Nichols
Washington St
Boston
Annie Zwinsky
State St
Brooklyn
Eli Campbell
Hooker
Dr. Ayer & Co
U.S S. A
James Kek
Wiitney
Nurseryman
Rochester
N.Y
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