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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1885
Page
4
The article surveys Cleveland and national political chatter on Civil Service reform and patronage in Ohio, noting Democratic gains and opposition to reform. It also relays a lengthy Broadbrim New York letter on swindlers, crime in New York, and a yacht race debate touching Genesta and Hold Hingland, with social commentary on Tom Davis and Holland.
A Louisville letter reviews the Genesta racing yacht and Puritan rivalry, recounts a banker’s downfall and suicide, elopement drama, theatre reopenings, and a travel segment from Cincinnati to Louisville. The writer notes high life and misfortune, then surveys Indiana and Kentucky scenery and ends with reflections on Montreal smallpox and religious ignorance.
A distraught husband sought a minister to conduct a grave ceremony for his virtuous wife. After repeated refusals, a minister finally read a few words before hurrying away. In contrast, the burial of criminal Fom Davis drew clergy who arrived with a special train, despite the thieves following him. The weather is cool and business is rebounding. Broaperia.
The letter by Bishop S M Merritt argues against forming a separate political party for prohibition, contending it would fail to unite diverse moral voices. He cautions that party politics would corral churches, silence pulpits, and divert effort from constitutional, nonpartisan methods. He urges persuasion across all parties and emphasizes morality over party power.
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The store advertises a wide array of goods with notable prices. All wool blankets at five dollars per pair, yarns at fifty cents to ninety per pound, all wool ladies cloths and tricots, embroidered flannels, and silk fabrics from one to two dollars. Ladies and children's cloaks and wraps are featured, with bulk stock of 756 wraps. Men’s all wool half hose offered at social discount, emphasizing low prices and broad inventory.
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