Financial and political notes from the era of 1882
The column recalls President Garfield being shot two years ago and critiques Postmaster Pearson. It cites the Titusville Herald's weekly switch, Sartoris scandal links Nellie Grant, oil pipelines moving to New York, and rising pig iron prices. It notes widespread 1882 corporate failures, improving future demand, andoil production lagging behind consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Titusville
Te Rey
Allegheny
Huder
Clergy urged to oppose Hoadly governor bid
A letter was sent to Ohio clergymen urging opposition to Judge Hoadly’s candidacy for governor. It condemns The Free Religious Association as un-American political warfare. The association’s officers listed include Rev William J Potter, George William Curtis, Rev Octavius B Frothingham, Prof Felix Adler, and Thomas Wentworth Higginson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Hoadly
Free Religious Association
William J. Potter
Bedford
Judge Hoadly
George William Curttis
Octavius DB. Frothingham
Felix Adler
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Neighboring Towns Carfetter Writer Items of News
Correspondence notes from life observer reporters on items gathered from neighboring towns. Brief community snippets cover local events, changes, and happenings with a focus on names, places, and dates mentioned in the dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Life Observer
Brocton G A B Post Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival
The G A B Post at Brocton hosted a strawberry and ice cream festival at Moss Trail on the evening of the 22d ult, a very enjoyable affair that added to their profits. The Universalist Society followed with another strawberry and ice cream gathering at the Hall, Ind. 1. E. Thayer at his hotel also held a festival drawing many locals. George W. Barber, former 1st Lieutenant of Company G, 112th N Y Volunteer Infantry, visiting town, recalled old times. Mr. H A S Thompson and wife escaped a near fatal accident last Saturday night when crossing the railroad. the horse ran away, Mrs. Thompson breaking her wrist and Mr. Thompson severely injured with slim chances of recovery. Jacob Ruch, longtime Cross Cut Fort 1st, supervised iron loads when a freight collision occurred near the depot. several were unhurt, but engine and tender damaged and cars smashed. Mrs. Daniels, widow of a year, received a pension of about $1,800 and $8 monthly thereafter. Ches A Kimberly of Mayville led the case pro bono for the destitute widow. RB.
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G. A.B
Brocton
Moss Trail
Universalist Society
Hall
Ind
Thayer
Geo. W. Barber
Co. G
N.Y. Teg't
Europe
Company
H. A. S. Thompson
Jacob Ruch
Rt. St. Iron
Ruch
Hare
Daniels
Ches
Kimberly
Mayville
Local farming notes and arrivals at Edwards visits
Visiting Webster family from Cleveland joins friends at Edwards. Cereal crops and fruits show promise despite winter damage to berries. Peas, potatoes, and peaches noted as advancing. The region sees new farming equipment entries and garden pests like squash bugs. Alex Sisson and Henry Fuller residents commented on housing progress. John Hickey sold horses to Moses Consackerry for 300.
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Binny
Brent
Towpns
E. P. Co
E. G. Fenton
IL 13
Christy
E. A. Needham
Billy Wood
Osborn Machine
P. W. Shearer
G. P. Willet
W. Stickney
Henry Fuller
H. Newell, Esq
Brant
Alex
Sisson
John Hickey
Moses Consackerry
Record of Wheat Varieties and Crop Conditions in Rock Creek Ohio
Report from Rock Creek Ohio notes a very wet season with backward crops and scarce good wheat. One acre of Landreth white winter wheat yielded a striking stand with 4 to 6 inch heads and tall, thick growth. Fultz wheat looks strong and promising. Oats are healthy given the wet spring and potatoes look generally good.
Farm land prices shift from Stark to Ashtabula peers
F A Winner notes farmers from Stark Wayne and Ashland counties sell farms at high prices there and buy land in Ashtabula County at much lower rates. He observes prices from 100 to 150 per acre in the other counties versus 25 to 75 per acre locally, and wonders why Ashtabula farm values are rising slowly though trends show gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chavity
Stark
Wayne
Ashland
Farma
Ashtabula Co
F. A
Erie Horse Races Turmoil Leads to Suspension of Campbell
The Erie Herald reports a violent incident at the driving park where Campbell the Meiola driver struck Beall owner of Edwin A with a loaded whip. Beall declined to prosecute. Campbell was suspended as spectators applauded. Wager receipts were only 1150 for four days, below prior year. Gorses have left the city as stable owners send horses to Washington and Youngstown for upcoming races.
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Erie Herald
Herald
Campbell
Meiola
H. Beall
Edwin A
J. B. Johnson
Johnson
Riddle
Beali
Beal
Barbershop pool table barred to minors in rear room
Foreatville reports Mr J Manzella allows no boys or minors to enter or play in the rear room of his barbershop. Other local notes mention a son of George Melvin injuring an arm, visits from Mrs Orrin House, and various residents traveling or arriving in town. The street commissioner is improving roads and business is steady with A J Webb claiming large trade. Welcome extended to visitors from Cedar Rapids and Hamburg, with several locals visiting relatives and friends. The Harrison Houge plans a summer feast with Italian delicacies.
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J. Manzella
George Melvin
G. W. Carpenter
Misa May Mathews
Trains Schedule Details From Carrollton to Dunkirk
Time table shows trains running from Carrollton to Dunkirk with Sunday exceptions, stops at multiple towns including Alliance, Hinsdale, Olean, Salamanca, and Denn Kirk. Additional note: trains run between Salamanca and Dunkirk, equipment described as modern and safe. May timetable effective until further notice with Chicago times adjusted to local. Contact Lewis Williams or Hoovers for information.
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Dunkirk
Sheridan
Forestville
Smiths Mills
Perrysburg
Dayton
Cattaraugas
Little Valley
Sulutoanes
Shlaman
Great Valley
Carroiten
Vandalia
Allegany
Clean
Hinsdale
Cuba
Friendship
Belvidere
Belmont
Seis
Wellsville
Andover
Alfred Nag
Almens
Flomnentsville
Iron Dubkirk
Stoppir
Foreatrile
Smithsville
Perrys
Cattaraugus
Little Vatley
Salginenes
Gress Alley
Carrollton
Vamdalia Ci
Hinadale
Scio
Alfred
Alanond
Hornellsville
Salamanca
Garrolston
Lonnkirk
Meare Rolt
Carrol- 205
Sheriden
Smith’s Baits
Salamanca Elsio
Westwarl
Loca Grains
Hor
Nellsville
Alm
Sandia Fonte
Olean
BSR
Aiirom
Alamanee
Denkirk
Chicago
Union Depot
van Boren Street
Bradford
Arroliton - Ly
Ah Irving
PIS Bay Babrcock
Kendall
Bradford Tradfeml
Howard J
Kinzan Rge
Moaine Freeman
New Haven
Midmont
Liepsis
Bradfons
Bellevue
Buttsville
Cleveland
Geveland
Down
Lime
Painesville No
Stone
Brad
Cashabya
Alt A
S.ford
Comeant
Rolt
Denkir
Buffalo
West Wabl
Pom. A.m
Pra AP Paneiik
Conneaut
Ashtabula
Siz Shaner
Ines Will
Lewis Hut
Fae
Usler City
Clevelanad
eGollas
GreenSo'nga
Wiscemiall
Arcadia
Low Haven
Wayne
Riderville
Atparatap
T Rie
le Tne
Corry
Titusville
Oil City
Titusale
Bufflo
Hudklo
Bufalo
Pittsburgh
Union
Kinzus
Branford
Warren
O1 City
Irvyneton
Ui City
Dalidip
Boston
New York
Albany
Syracuse
Rochester
Ail
Ompany
Baldwik
Gen
Pusa
Gatchell
Exchange St
N.Y
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Eicher
Ita
Associated Press
D.D. Ludlow, Jr
Observer Office
Grant Hendee
Fredonia
T. J. Duggan
Foreatville
Observer
John Foes
Digue
Ateeels
Evening Observer
the Evening Observer
Chautauqua
Aentienen
Garfield
Grover Exacy
The
St. Louis Republican
Pearson
Haxvare GoLece
Gov. Butler
Boston Herald
Republican Party
Cognwell
Scary Bloss
Algernon Sartoris
Nellie Grant
Milwaukee
Sartoria
Green Bay
Wis
Seaboard
Pittsburg
Standard
Edwards
Jenireble
Webster
Ihd Mineea
Angell
Saneaire & Condial
Rather Duryea
Nundy
Rock Creek
Erie Esces
Gorses
City
Mlm. Fledge
Dessice M
J. B. Thomas
Toney Newell
St. Reno
St. Cloud
Washington, D. C
Westmont
Schola
Washington
Youngstown
Janx
Berm
Pelco
H. Bana
West
Lebanon
Giles
Emerson Block
Center Street
New York City
F.c Hartman
Center-st. Dunkirk, N.Y
M. Ep van Develde
Agt
East Third
Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley
Pittsburgh Road
Kredonia
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Vermont
Sehr
Rene Mill
Tern
AKG
W.crese
Frewsburg. Kenley
Queenn Rvinoton
Bae
Jenene
Birit
Grand Valley
Titusvile
C. A
Columbne
Lewis Williama
Hoover
New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railway
Jervis
Hornisville
Wellsvill
Salamanes
Lttle Valley
Epic’. Ge
Dunkirn & Fredeniah
Ail Diter
N.Y. Umena
Jamvé Fredonia
Ve Dunkirk
Lux
Led Wuntort, Iemee
Mamle
Pullmaes
Newark
Utuio
St. Louis
Detroit
Sane Statigs
ADM
Carroliton
Lake Shore
CIA
A. M
Jorn
Iupins
Port Jervis
Ike m
Pel
Ios Burt
Tim
Stward
Erie
Michigan
Toledo
Rome
Battsle
Weerwakp
Ine Valley
Cherry Creek
Kennedy
Buttsall
Eurive
Bos
OHN N. T
Ag’t
Bien
Phila
ATS Buffalo
Patan
Penn. O
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