Personalities and city matters in 19th century notes
Readable fragments detail individuals like Benster Drake and Lawrence, with references to colleges, courts, and public duties. City matters cover theatre notes, religious meetings, revivals, and local committees on schools, libraries, and public instruction alongside cigar makers’ union actions and wage debates in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ricker
Sewell
Valente Hoahanser
Kenner
A. Karmer
Ana Ler Ag
Reie
Cigar Manu
Ciger-Mater
Cincinnati
Setes
Er Ee
Tant Walsers
Baby Clements
Hoenig
Rohnert
Tmannt
J. H. Eres
Wal Fonbancer
J. Addressea
J. A. Waring
Priners’ Velen
H Tucker
I. Jopealie Bay
Obituary fragment and notes on Anthony Hilts and Megrue
Fragmentary obituary items mention Charles Megrue and Anthony Hilts, noting Megrue’s era as a God fearing Methodist layman and long life with deaths around 1867. The text reflects a local notice style with relics of a 19th century era and scattered biographical lines.
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Megrue
Investigation into Plense Committee Begins
A appointed committee to investigate the plense began its work as the examination commenced, outlining early steps and anticipated procedures. Officials indicated the inquiry will assess pertinent facts and determine next actions based on initial findings.
Sack- 3 ill to try and
Fragmentary Tribune snippet mentions Sack items and trial context with limited readable details.
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Tribune
Financial report at St Pauls Caveca dedication
The article notes the financial part of the dedication exercises led by Bishop Clark and Dr. Wiley. It reports a total collection of about 44 thousand dollars aimed to complete the white church, with further contributions from Mellow og-Wa. Glean, Taorne, Hal Sikine ta all Me, Cochao, Sin norae, and J. W. Gwe ligg, plus several other gifts totaling around five thousand dollars, and about five thousand more from other supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Caveca
Clark
Wiley
Rene Pete
Mellow Og
Glean
Giese
Fratt
California
J. W. Gwe Ligg
Pip
Fux Mencuarts Excnance New Zea Mach One
The passage describes a new machine promising to rise and operate in a conspicuous area. It mentions bells, a gong signal, and hoisting to a basement with telegraphic aspects. Mr. Smith is noted, with readers seeking practical purposes and a complete, commodious arrangement.
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Teese
Mr. Smith
Unclear fragmentary report from California paper
Limited readable text notes a person named Slack and a P Siealibeg incident in California with mentions of a disappearance and an arrest for a crime, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
P. Myuerol
P Siealibeg
Fifth Street Dispute Ends In Interim Committee Action
A garbled report notes a dispute over Fifth Street involving local authorities. The text mentions a committee and a sum of 27000 dollars connected to the matter, with references to blame and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth-street
Great Flood of 1847 Shocks Ohio Valley Cities
A detailed report tracking the Ohio River flood of 1847 describes rapid rise from April showers to near the 1832 peak. It details water reaching streets, flooding basements and mills, and forcing evacuations as residents moved to higher ground with church and public buildings serving as shelters.
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Ohio
Dapemer
Agsaia
Lower
Marke
Pearl Streets
Herald
Hood
Cas‘illy
iy.Uienday Evening the River Had Reached Water Riee
Columbia Street
Elm
Walnut
Sycamore
Famiere
Falton
Szcoailistriet
Johnson & Morton
Temple
Thie
Agsia
Queen City
Lawrence
Harkness
Ladiow
Norchesat
Broadway
T. &C. Nesve'¢ Iron
Walnut Street
Atlas Office
Shipley’s
Mad dog killed at Cincinnati bridge in Covington aftermath
Reports from Covington note a mad dog killed at the Cincinnati bridge yesterday with no injuries to people. Local crime notes include a manslaughter verdict for a murder case after trial and a petty larceny conviction for George Reed. Hog receipts drop to about 1,609 weekly. storm damage impacts reefs and a Kentucky Central Railroad landslide briefly detains trains. A failed roller skating rink project shows limited town interest amid scattered news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ater
George Reed
Wan
Ae Pn
James Shea
John F. Fisk
Rovers
Lewinducg
Kentucky Central Railroad
John Geisler
Asusil
Newport Flood Presses Licking River and City Streets
The Licking River rises rapidly flooding Idabetta street from the barracks to Madison and isolating areas from Covington bridge to Madison or Bellevue. The Ohio also climbs near Barrow House steps while a revival proceeds at Taylor Street Methodist Church with Rev. Bind assisting. A culvert wash affects Harriet street between York and Cape, and officers report disorderly conduct by a one armed man named William Shsa.
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Portsmouth
Burts
Portemouth
Pratt
Franklin
Ohio
Decwar
Brown County
Central Presbyterian Covaca
Central Amund
Barr Streets
Wesley Chapel
Wesley
Licking River
Idabetta
Barracks
Madison Street
Covington Bridge
Madison
Bellevue Street
Barrow House Steps
Taylor-Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Bind
Mainville
Harriet Street
York
Cape Vs
St. Ee Benevolent Society
Richard
Som Suls
Ee Engi
William Shsaoo
Saghnee
Curieal
Taylor
Fragmentary December note on Geewing climate and fruits
A garbled December fragment discusses Geewing climate and fruit traits with scattered references to Holden, a city, and mentions of New York and Boston. The text is unreadable in places, containing many broken names and phrases.
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Gy Rees Gage
Holden
Sarah
York
Jan Cal Wieron
New York
Boston
Obscure 19th Century Dispatches Report Portland Obsequies
The column reports obsequies to be attended in Portland for Robert Lee and notes various civic happenings. It mentions the death of Hon. Samuel Oldham Peyton in Hartford Kentucky at age 70, a Columbus council meeting, and multiple railroad and fire events. Also referenced are a Peabody remains ceremony, naval preparations, and a broad mix of political and legal notes.
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Robert’ E. Lee
Portland
Boie Railroad
Goa
Icago
Cincinnati
Samuel Oldham Peyton
Congress
Hartford
Kentuky
City Council of
Columbus
Oalio
Naogtion
Board of Trade, of
Louisville
Sherwan P. Whaley & Co
Chicago, Burlington and Quinc
Omaha
Wm. A. Williams
Elkhart
Frend Rowell
Lizzie Gill
5. Louis
New Orleans
Scrubgrass Bend
Adama Express Company
American Merchant’ Union Company
Atasale
Teburg
Fs. Wayne & Chicago
Drake
Ouiana
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company of
San Francis
Abby McFarland
Brown
Wiliam Tauser
Pacific
Admiral F T
Peabody
Portland Harbor
Caalamns
Fifth
Oive
New York
Ss. Louis
Sant
G. Uae
Merph
UN Gough
Senate Report on Memorials and Utah Regulation Debates
The 41st Congress Senate session records debate on a memorial from the Grand Army of the Republic New York Department for pensions to widows and invalid soldiers and a petition from the War of 1812 era. Senators Howard and Orton speak on reconstruction power and protections, while Stewart of Nevada and Mostos address legislation from the second section.
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Wasurmoros
Senate
Grand Army
of the Republic
Department of
New York
Howard
Michigan
Utah
Danas
Volane
Henze Jahanes
Congress
Stewart
Nevada
Mostos
Obie Legislature memorials and proposed acts
A collection of memorials and proposed laws from the Ohio legislature including requests to exterminate weeds along fences, authorization for body dissection for medical education, establishment of a Soldiers' Orphans Home, school district governance, and partial year appropriations. It covers tax and land loan provisions, magistrate security requirements for misdemeanors, Bible reading in schools, and other constitutional and educational measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gaston
J. W. Homes
Butler County
Colby
Pal
Sagiany
Adams County
Fur
Brown
Me. Hall
Erie
E. B.S Dler
Erie County
Wilcoo
Warren
Beericld
Hitchcock
Price
Treaurers
Leam
Winslow
Jensier
Self murder at Grasshopper Paris
A terse report from the Atchison Kansas paper notes an incident described as self-murder near Grasshopper Paris. The item cites Reverend B. O a Baptid minister Grasshopper and references Wm. C. Sith as informing the afternoon edition.
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Grasshopper
Paris
Atchison (Kansas
Wm. C. Sith
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Allison
Stevens
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Paige Tetet Meadel
Rankin
Prom
Kentucky
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Iola Beaticason
Woon
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Mary Stuart
Mrs. Bowers
Rachel
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Italy
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Elizabeth
Noelie German
Charlotte
Company
of National
Meeer
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Haversack
Men Ory
Miaé Nellie Germon
Little ‘Grimes
Chars Peristnes Bai
Nellie Ie
Mellie Germon
Agered
Crampton
Inergs
Paulie Moat
Nancy Sykes
Mellie Johnson
Mr. Dart
Emerger
Leiter
Mr. Hemmond
Lettter
Panty
Bin
W. T. Moorn
Rome
Pavu
M. E. Canaca
Mosrs. Miller
Douglass
School Furniuire
Committee On the
Miss Baker
Taird
Misa
Miss Brooks
Furnishelas
Aes
Zane
Meade
Bares
Charles BR. Meguue
Shaelieal
Sadie
Lara Ici
Anthony Hilts
A. Bapeschaloes
Wien
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Ieee Crn
John Locke
Walou Street
Virginia
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Covington
Newport
Obnoxeerie
Tipton
Tramball
Vieker
Cae
Willey Tod Aangna
Nays
Anthony
Dowie
Ion Hae Howard
Howe
McDonald
Morrill
Morton
Pomeroy
Ramsey
Rice
Robertso Burs
Spencer
Sumner
India
Onis
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Fowler
Perry
Reman
Ferwart
B 'Ov
Thayer
Dennis
Ion
Michigan City
Jefferson City
Wisconsin
Nes Bay
Green Bay
Tov
Emry
Hou- Man
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Committee On Commerce
Rentaaker
Indianapolis
Chicago
Era
Fort Craig
New Mexico
Secretary of War
Black Lake
Obie Legislature
Joseph. Foster
A Bissell Bank
A iv Ee Aoee Pee Im Specie, Ooln-Drafis
Bhan Posal Ea Sor Aerate
Fountain Store
WM. P. Patterson
Watt
Geo. McGregor
Locksmith & Bell-hanger
Race Street
Bet
Pitta
Rankein
S. R
Burnet House
Pearl Street
Plumatrees
Architectural Iron Works
Earom
del Solsto
Apollo
Con. Welents
Franklin Tipe
Pouadery
Allison, Smith & Johnson
Tole
Pema
Buck, Kid & Gloves
MITIS
Main Street
Cinckmnati
ecao-tFel-tstp
N. Prab
Deira
SAGE
C. F. Gordon
Whitehouse
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