Real Estate Taxations Clash in Ohio Railroads Tale
A Franklin county Ohio Alliance resolution exempts mortgages from taxation while a second measure would double the assessed value for railroad rotation. The conflict prompts mutually exclusive provisions as readers note mortgages exist on every railroad, stirring public debate. Cass Conna way reports from Liberty Herald, with local rumors about a courthouse controversy and a missing man named Frank Briggs who returns after garden work.
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Alliance
Franklin County
Ohio
Riverside Park Races Attract Large Crowds In Indiana
At Riverside Park Rusuevilla, five thousand spectators watched Nellie W and Sorre Dan win early races. The day included trotting heats and purses, with Mollie Me and Nellie Lloyd also competing. A local Hood’s advertisement urged safe medicine while a Christian Temperance League meeting and social at the county asylum were noted.
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Nellie W
Sorrel Dan
Mellie Me
Riverside Park
Nzwa
Rusuvvilla
Ind
G.m
RK. C. Lewis
Black Diamond
Bk.g
W. H. McKinney
Greenleaf
B. G
Harry Shultz
Allae
B. m
James Elliott
Sorre Dan
E. G
Curtis Gosnel
Apple Jack
Mollie Me
P.H. McNance
Clans Geet
Bereen
Nellie Lloyd
B. mm
W. A. Jones
Warrener
Br. G
Gee. W. Robertson
Christian Temperance League
County Asylum
T. Hi. Hench
Wedding Bells At Rectherford Home In Jennings Township
Forty couples gathered for the marriage of Miss Rose Retherford to Henry O Dubois of Union. Rev T B McClain performed the ceremony after a wedding march by May Wright. Guests were served a bountiful feast and the couple will begin housekeeping with the groom’s mother. Also noted is a list of gifts and a brief mention of Dr Franklin Miles giving medical opinions on heart disease and a visit by F G Darlington of the Panhandle railroad to the city.
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Francis M. Rectherford
Jennings Township
Rose Retherford
Henry 8
Albert Weaver
Mahala Roll
Grace Ferguson
Stella
Joe Retherford
Treen
Nancy
John Strong
Ben Metherford
Frank Bruner
A. Brainard
John Ross
Belle Ferguson
Anna
Henry Kebl
Celery
John Pigman
Castor
Henry
Kate Hogan
Chas. Seeley
Amanda White
Franklin Miles
Indiana
Miles
8. H. Robinson
The Ladies Delighted by Syrup of Figs
The pleasant effect and perfect safety of Syrup of Figs make it a favorite liquid fruit laxative for ladies. It is pleasing to the eye and taste and gently but effectively purges the kidneys liver and bowels under all conditions.
John Thompson Life Work and Bank Note Reporter Founder
John Thompson of Berkshires, Mass born 1803, built a banking career from school teaching to lottery agent in Poughkeepsie, then on Wall Street. He founded Thompson's Bank Note Reporter to expose counterfeit currency, growing it to a wide circulation and becoming a Chase National Bank vice president at his death in New York.
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John Thompson
Thompson
New York
Mr. Thompson
Berkshire County
Mass
Poughkeepsie
Wall Street
United States
Chase National Bank
Fourth of July Round Trip Fare Simplified Across Lines
A general return fare for the Fourth of July period governs travel on the C., H. & D. and related routes. Tickets go on sale July 3 and 4, valid for return travel July 4 5 and 6. The same rates apply to numerous lines within 200 miles of origin including Louisville New Albany Chicago Baltimore & Ohio Erie Flint Pere Marquette and others with specific partial-mile adjustments between Toledo and Detroit.
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Louisville
New Albany
Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio
Parkersburg
Benwood
Pittsberg
Erie Railway
Salamanca
Buffalo
Flint & Pere Marquette
Lakeshore & Michigan Southern
Michigan Central
Toledo
Detroit
Lake Erie & Western
New York
Chicago & St. Louis
Newport News
Mississippi Valley
Ohio & Mississippi
Ohio & North Western
Ann Arbor
Northern Michigan
Vandalla Hoe
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Pointa
Louiaville & Nashville
Queen & Crescent
From Sleep to Death on Michigan Congressman Ford
The article reports the death by apoplexy of Michigan Congressman Melbourne H. Ford, a Grand Rapids resident and former naval officer who served in Congress since 1885. It outlines his early life, naval service, legal studies, and political career including his immigration committee work and state legislature service. It also touches on a note about a separate Queensland jury case and its delays.
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Michigan
Melbourne H. Ford
Grand Rapids
Congress
Saline
Mich
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Sabine
Fortress Monroe
Colorado
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Navy
Committee On
Immigration
Ford
Seepeecatts
Cyclists and pedestrians clash over street manners
A columnist urges courteous behavior as cyclists demand clear paths and riders claim street rights. The note mentions inviting bicycle applicants at the Nzuws office and reports Johnny Pigman and George Millner taking Lottie M and their Anteros colt to Cambridge City for Sunday races. Lottie M is described as a notable racer with the colt expected to challenge rivals.
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Nzuws
Johnny Pigman
George Millner
Lottie M
Cambridge City
Lottie
Big Four Excursions Offer Round Trip to Batesville
The Big Four offers excursion rates for a round trip to Batesville for commence ment in Oldenburg with departures June 30 to July 2 and return July 4. W. C Klein of Klein & Aughe, a veteran jeweler with engraving skill, is featured. Fourth of July half fare and tickets valid July 3–6 are noted. J U School returns from Terre Haute.
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Batesville
Oldenburg
Colorado
Washington
Kansas
Miles Nerve and Liver Prile Act on a Pew Principle
A new discovery is described linking nerves to the liver stomach and bowels. The article references Miles and a notable medical principle guiding regulation of internal organs through nerve pathways.
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Miles’ Nerve
Prile
Ee Eae Opeedil
C. H. D. bulletin warns on Sunday round trip fare sale
Notice urges readers to watch the C H D bulletin and use the railway for low rates. It highlights Sunday round trip tickets offered at one fare. Also mentions city directories listing residents of Cen raville hapa suburbs and related names.
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Lahebiteste
Cenraville
Hapa
Lore B. Bna Es
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Nevin & Company
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Braciat Norton
Liberty Herald
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Indianapolis
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Union County
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Wees
Case
Frank Briggs
Gus Peppers
Elso
Nick Fattig
Examiner
Nulltown
Briggs
Frank
Rae
Hood
Daisy Links
Fulke
F. G. Darlington
Pan Handle Railroad Company
F. T. Roots
Darlington
Esusinese University
Bryant & Strat Roe North
Rte
Aise
Ita
Meer & Osborn
Apollo
Rome
Theucande Sponsals
Erie
Medical Coro
Jay Th
Revs
Gxs
P. Tomas
Cameraville
D. B Martin
Claelonat
Obie
M. H. Ford
Queensland
Gympie
J. U. School
Lyons
Terre Haute
Official Directory
Circuit Judge
Provocuting Attorney Commission
P. BE. Swit
H. Pigmas
Sherif
Dan Kerm Hner
Elth Mu F
Teemas
Cers
J. M. MeInt
William Yeag
John Payne
Miller McCremry Fremont Clifford Charles Williams
J.D. Larimore
Cherk
William F. Dow
J. M. Walduiphanie
A. Edwards
Charles Lewis
G. B. Chitwood
Charlie Williams
J. I. Broaddus
Groos Woods
D. W. Philips
John P. Lomutel
G. M. Keller
Eli Earl
Willies Merrell
Willies J.cain
Weaper
Cp. &. Presbyterian
Cor
T. H. Hench
Trinity
Eastern Ave
H Bt
W. D. Kugle
M. FE
B.D. Miller
Western Ave
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