LeFevre Denies Governor Candidacy Amid Defiance Tension
Ben LeFevre says he is not a candidate for governor. If the Scott law stands, Hamilton County treas ury will gain about a half million dollars. Indications of political rupture appear in Defiance not within the Republican party. The Toledo Telegram urges Republicans to renounce the dollar of our daddies and back a 100 cent unit.
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Ben. Lefevre
Tue Scott Law
Hamilton County
Republican Party
Toledo
Kentucky Democrats at odds over convention selections
The piece notes a small internal row among Kentucky Democrats not enough to risk Republican victory. All saloons in Notle county closed except at the county seat, driving drinking to Caldwell to pay taxes. The Democratic State Convention is set for the 21st in Columbus with strong material but uncertainty over selections.
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Kentucky
Notle County
Caldwell
Columbus
Defiance Line Plan and Harvard Critique Dominate News
The piece questions a proposed telegraph link to Defiance while previewing the State Woman's Suffrage Association gathering in Columbus. It condemns Harvard's refusal to grant Gov Butler an L L D and attacks Gen Logan over land ambitions concerning the Zani Indians, urging federal opposition.
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State Woman’s Suffrage Association
Columbus
Tax amendment urged amid party lines and liquor debate
The piece notes claims of Grant and Conkling opposing President Arthur and argues for restoring legislative control. It cites editorials from the Bowling Green Sentinel and the Toledo Telegram & Commercial, urging support for the tax amendment this fall. It also argues saloons should pay a reasonable tax and frames the Scott law as likely unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green Sentinel
Toledo Telegram & Commercial
Dorsey Warns Democrats on Ohio Governor Race
The Toledo Bee quotes ex Senator Dorsey as saying a Democratic Ohio governor would boost the party’s presidential chances with an Ohio man as candidate. It notes the paper’s respectful framing and contrasts if Dorsey had given a different view.
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Dorsey
Ohio
Geddes
Thurman
Toledo
Bee
Dated notes from Sharon and region reflect local life
From Our Own Correspondent Hugh B. Madden sails for Iowa soon. Sunday school grows at Sharon. Elmira Wood returns to Dunkirk. Emma Ernsberger starts summer term at Hall school. Leah Smith dies at 18 years 10 months 29 days. Jacob Donaldson buys a new top buggy. J R Dennis prepares ground for a cennery and poultry farming. Children’s day planned. temperance prayer meeting held. Augustus Skiver paints his home. Nicholas Schoonover returns from Illinois. Farmers replant corn. cautionary romantic counsel after church visit.
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Sharon
Elmira Wood
Dunkirk
Ohio
Emma Ernsberger
Leah
Madison Smith
Jacob Donaldson
Defiance
J. R. Dennis
Augustus Skiver
Nicholas Schoonover
Illinois
Mr. H
Shortages in Treasurer Accounts and 1871 Come Light
Defiance Express February 16 1882 reports alleged misdeeds by the county treasurer and school board treasurer. The speaker claims no theft by self but cites disputed charges, altered books, and a $2775 suit to recover money extorted under protest. Depositions implicate Chas P Tittle and J H Bevington with book alterations and erased footings.
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Defiance Express
Defiance
Chas. P. Tittle
Tittle
Benjamin L. Abell
D. A. Johns
van Wert
Ohio
Toberea
Schol Board
Bevington v Toberen Receiver Controversy Continues
Asa Toberen writes of being wronged for over three thousand dollars and condemns the receiver E. P. Hooker in Bevington vs Toberen. He alleges misreporting and theft of funds, cites affidavits and the receiver’s report, and promises further details.
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E. P. Hooker
Bevington
Toberen
Patent Wagon Rub Iron by Peter Dickman
Peter Dickman announces a patented Wagon Rub Iron designed to grip without bolts and tighten for stronger hold. The innovation avoids flat contact with the tire to prevent friction and allow the wheel to turn under the box, reducing ground requirements. He invites buyers to inspect the device to appreciate its advantages.
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Peter Dickman
Water Tonic Claims to Cure Various Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Jane's Red Clover Tonic as preventing and curing dyspepsia bad breath piles pimples ague malaria poor appetite low spirits headache and kidney and bladder diseases priced at 50 cents and sold by G. W. Bechel.
General Sherman Missed Circus Arrival at Fortress Monroe
A fragment notes General Sherman, bound for Fortress Monroe, laments missing a circus performance that had come to town, reflecting on a lingering regret during a war era journey.
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Sherman
Fortress Monroe
Long Lane Remedies and Patent Cure Claims
A 19th century testimonial note promotes D. Bigelow's Positive Cure for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. It mentions G W Bechel offering free trial bottles and Brown's Iron Bitters aiding indigestion. Stores advertise S and P Boots and Shoes with claims of good results.
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D. Bigelow
G. W Bechel
G. W. Bechel
Epilepsy Cure Claims By Major Hines After Expensive Treatments
Major IT. W. Hines of Boston says he spent over $10,000 across 23 years seeking relief from epilepsy with top doctors in New Orleans, St. Louis, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, London and Paris, but Samaritan Nervine cured him. An advertisement promotes Great German Invigorator for sale by G. W. Bechel at $1.50.
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Major IT. W. Hines
Boston
Mass
New Orleans
St. Louis
N. York
Phila
London
Paris
G. W. Bechel
Ayer
E. F. Harris
River St
Buckland, Mass
Charles IT. Watts
West Somers
Putnam County
N.Y
Parker
G. R. Cole
Carmel
N. Y
Watts
Coleridge
Hiscox, & Co
New York
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Relief From Catarrh
Major Downs at Mt Pleasent Academy Sing Sing New York endorses Ely's Cream Balm for restoring taste smell and hearing. A testimonial from 1881 reports rapid relief within an hour and full cure in two days after catarrh symptoms. Another pharmacist, Tuero Perry of Bruggist Elaira New York, endorses the product as a reliable remedy.
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Elys
Major Downs
Mt. Pleasent Academy
Sing Sing
Ely
W. A. Dawis
A. Perry
Bruggist
Elaira
N. Y
Hood's Sarsapyrilla Promised To Aid Blood Health
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsapyrilla is a proprietary article with positive blood cleansing effects. It targets spring debility biliousness dyspepsia and other ailments linked to impure blood, urging trials for the seasonal malaise.
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Hood
Hoop’s Sarsaparilla Praised For Debility Relief Crowd
The piece asserts vast testimony for Hoop's Sarsaparilla aiding debility languor lassitude and seasonal exhaustion. It claims Blood’s Sarsaparilla has greater real medicinal value than any prior product, with no opposing views.
Come in and Convince Yourself of Our Advertised Truth
A brief notice invites readers to visit and verify the claims promoted in an advertisement. The tone suggests a retail or service pitch urging firsthand experience to confirm the advertised goods or promises.
Brown's Iron Bitters Praised by Morristown Reader
F Connor of Morristown Ohio reports how Brown's Iron Bitters aided his digestion, stating the remedy provided noticeable relief from indigestion.
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F. Connor
Morristown
Brown
F.connor
Morristown,c
Local Patent Remedies Ad Listed Here
An 1881 advertisement page touts Griggs' Glycerine Salve for cuts burns and skin sores with a 25 cent charge and satisfaction guarantee. Also promoted are Brown's Iron Bitters for female ailments, Rock Candy Cough Cure at 25 cents, and Hood's Sarsaparilla with endorsements from readers and physicians.
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G. W. Bechelly
Mary Stuart Face Power Sold for a Nickel?
Mary Stuart Face Power offered at 25 cents a box at Tint or White, sold by G. W. Bechel. The brief item notes the product as harmless and available through the local vendor.
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Mary Stuart
G. W. Bechel
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Office Corner
Clinton and
First Streets
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Nas Novitetetin
J. B. Foraker
Cincinnati
William G. Rose
Cleveland
Supreme Court
William H. Upson
Summit
J. H. Doyle
M. B. Earnhart
Troy
John F. Gulevee
Warren
John ©. Brown
Jefferson
Daniel F. Dewolfe
Board of Public Works
Leo Weltz
Clinton
ToLepo
Harvard College
Butler
Massachusetts
Gen. Butler
Harvard
Union
Logan
Coronado
Chicago
United States
Gen
Washington
Grant
Conkling
Arthur
Powells Creek
Hugh B. Madden
Iowa
H. C. McCormick
Connelsville, C
Dracut
Messrs
C.I. Hoop& Co
Lowell
Steen
Hoop
Onathan J. Coburn
100D & CO
Kittner Bros
Grigg
Marohisi
Catholicon
J. B .Marchisi
Utica
G. W. Beehel
Messrs. Hood & Co
Quincy, Mich
J. Weaver
Charles A. Flickinger
Charles C. Strong
Frances K. Strong
Strong & Company
Chas. A. Flickinger
George Andrews
Lowell Carpet Corporation
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
Board of Education
Defiance Union Schools
Defiance County
J.P. Buffington
Eagle Square Dealing Clothing House
Clinton Street
Frank Levy
Golden Eagle
Parker’s
Hiscox & Co
Cologn
R. Pengelly
M. D
Walnut Street
Kalamazoo. Mich
Cash Grocery
Holgate’s New Block
Viers & Hilton
Russell
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