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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1839
Page
2
The Zanesville Gazette reports attempts to use mercurial ointment on an apple tree to drive caterpillars away. Trials showed no effect and even slight tree injury. The experiments coincided with natural worm emergence, suggesting the method was ineffective and misinterpreted. The paper plans future notes on salt as manure.
A fervent call urges Ohio Whigs to abandon disunion and form a unified, aggressive campaign against Van Buren led Democrats. It argues Whigs are in the minority, must adopt disciplined organization, mobilize committees in every township, and attend the October polls to reclaim influence and govern the state’s political future.
The Kennebec Journal reports that a draft convention from Lord Palmerston to regulate boundary proceedings is wholly inadmissible. Secretary Forsyth visited Maine, Gov. Fairfield and others discussed a counterproposal believed closer to Maine’s position, aiming to avoid delaying a fair settlement amid ongoing negotiations. Also noted is a charity appeal from an orphan asylum in Philadelphia.
Warwork July 1838 Our columns filled with 4th of July notices we publish an exhibit of the Receipts and Expenditures of the county of Huron for the past year. If figures vary from the Experiment editors expectations or if duties promised by our special appointment were neglected readers may inquire into the county's finances and “shoe pinch” the wrong foot.
An uproarious Norwalk Independence Day observance in Uts village featured cannon, flag-raising at Brown's American Hotel, a large procession to the Court House, and a sermon by Rev. D Sliggins. John Whitheek read the Declaration while Dr. Thomson delivered the oration. Toasts praised Washington, the signers, Cowmoure Perr, and the United States, with volunteers honoring Col Cracker and the cause of republican government.
A fierce afternoon blaze at Havens, Buydain & Co distillery on Elm Street between Canal and Howard devastated Elm Street buildings and a Church of the Ascension vestry, with six two story brick fronts on Howard Street also burned. By 4 a clock, a second fire hit a two story wooden tenement at the northeast corner of Ludon and Spring streets, damage spreading beyond the initial site.
A Milan pastiche recounts a July Fourth celebration with a boat parade for the canal and a schooner visit. Miss Maia Bursts presented Capt. Moran a flag from the Ladies of Milan as bells and cannon salutes marked the day. Toasts honored DeWitt Clinton, canals, and national figures while guests dined at Eagle Tavern.
A fragment from a Plymouth era page lists toasts praising Ohio prosperity and national virtues including Gouvernor of Ohio and American manufactures. It mentions Avriculuare as a horizon star and recounts Laurin ascension at Chelsea with a balloon incident where Laurin was rescued before the balloon detached from the netting and flew away.
Timothy Connell, a Soldier of the Revolution who served under Washington, died in Milan Ohio at age 96. He had moved from Dutchess County New York to Milan in 1834 and remained active in civic life, collapsing en route to the public square during a celebration of the National Anniversary and the Milan Canal completion.
N Newton ksq announces a Friday evening dinner for the Members of the Norway Lyceum on July 16 at the Seminary. The event recognizes local contributors and lists attendees from Oswego and nearby towns, with congratulations offered to those achieving recent goals.
A garbled OCR weather snippet lists days and moods such as hazy warm and clear pleasant with vague descriptors. It reads like a misread calendar of brief conditions tied to weekdays, lacking coherent events or locations for a solid summary.
Statement of the Bank of Norwalk Ohio listing resources such as cash on hand deposits with New York institutions and from western banks, real estate and suspense accounts. Liabilities show capital stock, various deposits, profits, drafts on New York and deposits due Western banks. Signatures of President John R. Find and Cashier Diner certify the condition as of June 29 1839 at 3 PM.
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