County and City Directory of Local Officials
County and city officers listed with names, offices, and term expirations from 1874 to 1876. Includes common pleas judge probate, sheriff, treasurer, auditor, recorder, county commissioners, coroner, surveyor, infirmary directors, and city officials. Also details council members by ward and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcellus Thomas
David Yeakle
P. K. Peck
Samuel Davis
Samuel Long
W. W. Caldwell
George B. Tobias
John C. Weaver
George Vinnedge
Peter Shafer
Jacob Matthias
Samuel Deneen
H. B Stevens
Pension of Local Officials and Political Motives In 1874 Butler County
A lengthy letter from Darrtown and Milford township contributors discusses local governance, a reform agenda, and allegations of rings and corruption. It notes Democratic support for Auditor Peck, attacks by opponent Dilacourt, and upcoming county elections. Also included are various tax assessor totals, municipal notices, and scattered regional political opinions from Butler and Warren counties dated June 1874.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Lemon Township
Hamilton
Crane
Murphy
Grorce
I. F
Wand
Auditor Peck
Dilacourt
Peck
Hodder
Wim. Storms
Doc. Sutphin
Grand Jury
Hararader
Journal
Beauchamp
Leader
Pioneers
Monroe
Lemon , Township
Darrtown
Examiner
Milford Township
Timothy
Dave Keck
Neal Irwin
Good Brethren
Paddy's Raw Letter Praises Local Trade and Crops
A reader letter from Paddy's Raw notes orderly town life after saloons closed, praising three rival merchants John Robinson, Aleck Guthrie, and John L. Evans. It reports excellent wheat, barley, and corn crops despite drought, with livestock thriving and fine blooded horses in training. Little political interest is shown, and the writer urges a lively family journal focused paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Aleck” Guthrie
John L.” Evans
Shickds
Evans
Jones
Reeces
J. L. Evans
Tommy Shiekis
Grant Me Peace Once More From The Shadows Of A Glade
A speaker abandons city noise for a woodland retreat escaping gilded misery and fevered passion. The wind, pines, and dew-lit glen soothe a troubled soul as the Dryad’s grove offers calm. Returning to nature, the speaker finds peace and renewal among wildflowers and Edenic solitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafic
Siuke
Hell
Religious Miscellany on Society’s Diminishing Piety
In the Christian Union Rev Henry Warp Buxenen laments that religion loses hold as daily papers report sermons and fashion fabricates praying costumes for ladies. The Cincinnati Convention moves tax and women prayer questions to local authorities while urging suppression of secret societies, notably Free Masons, as the National Christian Association debates forming an American party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Warp Buxenen
The
Christian Union
Patron
Presbyterian
Swine
Presbyterian Journal
Cincinnati
Presbyterian General Assembly
General Assembly
Children of Light
Cincinnati Gazette
National Christian Association
Syracuse
Committee On Political Action
The Farmers Column Speculates On Bountiful Crops
A coastal farm page reviews hopeful fruit prospects across the nation noting abundant harvests would favor both poor and affluent. It questions sensational crop doom reports while discussing potato varieties, soil effects on yields, and best planting practices. It also covers the apple worm issue in Ohio and suggests hogs or sheep in orchards as a remedy, plus mentions the new Atlantic cable and telegraphing questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Ohio
England
United States
Coeducation in Brooklyn Schools Faces Strong Opposition
The Brooklyn School Board committee reports no propriety or utility in co-educating boys and girls in the same room or classes, calling the system dangerous and potentially immoral. Parents increasingly support private single-sex schools, with many patrons amid the broader debate about public education. A reader quote mocks sensational predictions while signaling broader public interest in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Brooklyn School Board
Bridal Gifts and the Fashion of Wedding Presents
The World surveys wedding presents as a social evil. It contrasts past modest gifts to today’s costly displays funded by wealthy families, arguing the system breeds disappointment. The editor calls for a return to simplicity and bids parents of wealth to curb lavish gifts. Ges. SierMan heads to St. Louis for permanent removal of pushers from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Ges. SierMan
St. Lamte
Amir
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Spencer
Mayor
J. B. Lawder
David Lingler
H. 11. Jones
J. L. Flickinger
Isaac Peacock
Engineer
Mandel Shuter
Thomas Reed
George Bisdorff
S. L. Beeler
Henry Eger
A. Benninghoffen
John W. Sohn
Robert Alletatter
Illiam’ Pfau
Isaac Graham
Frederick Schliep
Board OF Education
Henry Dilg
L. B. de la Court
Constantine Markt
John G. Weller
John W. Meckley
United States Internal Revenue
Robert Joyce
United States Marshal
M. C. We Makin
Commis
Joe McMakin
John McKee
Miporerows
Anon
Rattler
Acre
Ler
Warren
Consid’ation
A. Looker OM
Swing
Chicago
Drak Dreturen
David Swine
Eldorado
Boston
New York
Dolphis
Ichabod
St Louis
Cincinnati Southern Railway
West Covington
Knoxville
Fairfield
James Beatty
John Bobenmeir, Sr
D. M. Crawford
Sam's Deacon
Dgray & Co
Job Huffman
Daniel Millikin
Micajah Hughs
Philip Hughes
George Hutchinson
Frank Hutchinson
C. Cummins
Delia Cummins
Elizabeth Hughes
Joseph E. Hughes
James Kyle
Joseph Henderson
Christian Holly
Harding Paper Company
A. M. Jewell
M. V. Marshal
Wm. Magic
J. W. D. Stewart
Hugh Stewart
S. M. Thompson
Edw. Jones & Co
Benj. Patter
Sutphin & Wrenn
Jos. Sutphin & Son
Sutphin & Long
L. B
B. B. Williamson
Wardlow Thomas
Wilson, Lorg & Co
Milford
Martin Baily
John McCleary
Benj. F. Williams
Maria Young
Alexander Young
Summerville
John Antrim
Jacob F. Rowe
Sarah Crume
A. P. Young
James Young
Morgan
Brandenburg & Sater
Jos. Clawson
J. J. Davis
M. Meeker
A. J. Jones
Roban Jones
John P Jones
Thos. F. Jones
Guardian
O’ Martin J. Williams
John Marsh
Margaret Setton
Mary Vaughn
Madison Township
Jacobina Augsperger
John Augsperger
Julia
Charlotte Baird
Wilhelmina Buchl
Henry Bork
Jos. P. Eckert
Jac. Emerick
Jac. Francis
Benj. Gauiche
Elizabeth Intzi
Peter Kennel
Elias Long
Silas Long
John G. Long
1. W. McChag
Beckett Paper Co
McKenney
Moore
Shem Thomas
Francis Samuel
Sapa
Sowrary
Georgia
Oregon
Communications
Paddy
R Moris
Pannos Rex, O
the Farmers Column
O. Farmer
Saysa
Atlantic
Pacific
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