Colored Exodus From South Carolina Reaches California
Report notes large numbers of Black migrants leaving South Carolina for California and western states amid signs of a broader immigration movement. It mentions Michael Mullen, Democratic Police Lieutenant, pleading guilty to unlawfully blocking Black voters in Cincinnati. The piece also scolds an Osgood department editor for not reporting this week and hints at disciplinary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
California
Mississippi
Michael Mullen
Cincinnati
Osgood
Carnahan Urges Delayed Visit to World’s Exposition
General Carnahan suggests visitors defer to February for the World’s Exposition in New Orleans due to many departments still vacant. Nebraska reportedly shows strong displays among states. The piece hints Southern Democrats could showcase how to build majorities where in the minority for Northern Democrats. It notes Virginia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Louisiana as Republican on fair vote, yet declared for the Buffalo immaculate bachelor and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnahan
New Orleans
Nebraska
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Louisana
Buffalo
Publishers Reluctant Charity Versus Profit in Newspaper Trade
A historical reflection argues that newspapers are a business requiring capital and labor for profit, yet readers demand gratuitous public service. It contends publishers should not be taxed with every charitable demand and that subscription payments cover core publishing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peraps
Isi
Christmas Bargains and Local News Summary
Mrs. Tom Kirk suffers illness while Homer Williams visits his brother Willard during Christmas. Died last Saturday night Jas Risk from consumption. Charley Browning and wife of Kentucky visit local friends. Colter & Duncan introduce a new goods line with cash terms. Christmas tree a success with assortment of prints and fabrics. Boots and shoes advertised with low cash prices. Emma Overturf and Isa dore Blackwell visit Mrs. Tom Kirk during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas, Risk
Colter & Duncan
Emma Overturf
Isadore Blackwell
Tom Kirk
Elrod M C Smith mule loss and local notices
Elrod M C Smith lost a valuable young mule this week and B F Malford a favorite horse Tom. Our Christmas tree and entertainment was a great success with a large congregation. Wm Handley is ill. Teachers Institute poorly attended due to weather. Mrs Susan Boldrey visited Milton Indiana with her feverish sister. Wilson school house fire extinguished. roof hole burned. Married December 18 at Humbolt Illinois Wm Crandall to Ella Harper officiated by Rev Geo Cochran. only relatives present. couple to live in Humbolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elrod
M. C. Smith
B. F. Malford
Tom
Wilson
Wm. Crandall
Humboli
Ill
Ella Harper
Geo. Cochran
Humbolt
Holidays Bring Visits and a Local Death
The community lists holiday visits by Alex Benham Tom Carrington Fred Kaiser Jr Carrie Hyatt Mary Gelgin J B Curran Smith Evans James Little and family Will Evans Luther Holman and family. A death is reported: James Risk of Haney s Corner died after a lengthy illness with interment at the local churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Carrington
Bryantsburg
Fred Kaiser, Jr
Qlean
Carrie Hyatt
Rexville
Mary Gelgin
J. B. Curran
Mission of Mercy
Smith Evans
Versailles
Osgood
James Little and
Holton
Jno. Kelley
Jas. Risk
Haney’s Corner
Local society notes and holiday events summary
Mrs. Day slowly recovers while Mrs. Ratekin remains on the sick list. Dan Godfrey of Illinois visits friends here for holidays. J C Pickett visits relatives in Switzerland county. Annie Johnson and Prudie Livingston visit Springdale this week. Minnie Vawter receives a fine organ from parents as a Christmas gift. A large crowd attends the Versailles entertainment last Thursday. An oyster supper on Christmas Eve nets 13 dollars. Rev B F Fleanor criticizes some youths during a sermon, then a group makes a purse and buys flour for him as a gesture of friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Godfrey
Illinois
J.C. Pickett
Switzerland County
Annie Johnson
Prudie Livingston
Springdale
Minnie Vawter
Versailles
B. F. Fleanor
Christ
Luekien's Arnica Salve Offered for General Skin Ailments
A penny bible style ad touts Luekien's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter cracks and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by B. F. Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Spencer
Light Running New Home Sewing Machine Endorsed
Our Lady readers are invited to consider the Light Running New Home sewing machine praised for simplicity, quiet operation, wide work range, lightness, durability, and affordability. The New Home offers special attachments, superior construction, and widespread buyer satisfaction with half a million sold in three years. Manufactured by New Home Sewing Machine Co. and sold by L. Emerick in Osgood Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Home Sewing Machine CO
Orange
Mass
Union Square
New York
L. Emerick, Osgood, Ind
Kidney-Wort Promises Quick Relief For Piles
Nature's remedy Kidney-Wort is promoted as a combined cathartic and healing tonic that cures piles by addressing constipation and bowel health. James F. Moyer of Myerstown Pa testifies to its effectiveness after years of failure with other remedies. Also notes round trip excursion tickets to Southern resorts offered by the O and M Ry through June 1 1885 with Jacksonville Florida fare listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Moyer
Myerstown
Jane
Jacksonville
Florida
H. J. Bunxsurre
Milan
Ind
Electric Bitters Sold As Liver and Kidney Remedy
The advertisement extols Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and system regulator for liver inactivity biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary or gangue diseases. It promises quick guaranteed relief or money back and lists B F Spencer as the seller at fifty cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Spencer
Excursion to New Orleans Tickets On Sale Now
Excursion to New Orleans tickets are on sale at the Ticket Offices of Jeffersonville Madison and Indianapolis Railroad Co. For rates and train times contact the nearest agent or H R Dering Assistant General Passenger Agent Indianapolis Ind. tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Jeffersonville
Madison and Indianapolis
Jefferson, Madison and Indianapolis
H. R. Dering
Indianapolis
Ind
Remarkable Escape Shapes a New Discovery Cure
Mrs. Mary A. Dailey of Tunkhannock Pa credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing six years of asthma and bronchitis after starting in October. She gained 50 pounds in months and relief was immediate. Free trial bottles offered at B F Spencer's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Dailey
Tunkhannock
Dr. King
B. F. Spencer's
Notts
Mrs Sue Thomas Healed After Twenty Five Years Cough
Newton Iowa resident William Thomas reports his wife Sue suffered a persistent cough for a quarter of a century. After trying many remedies she used Dr King's New Discovery with dramatic relief. The first bottle eased symptoms and the second cured her, marking thirty years of improved health. Free trial bottles available at B F Spencer's drug store. Large size one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Thomas
Newton
Dr. King
Sue
Local Store Offers Sugar and Coffee Deals
Sugar priced at 16 pounds for 61.00 and green coffee nine pounds for 1.00 while roasted coffee eight pounds for 1.00 and salt at 1.15 per barrel at Jordan's in Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Delaware
Ind
Calico
Jordan's
The Pathetic Side Of An Old Maid Life
A reflective essay on aging women labeled old maids. It contrasts physical decay with enduring heart, condemns social exclusion, and argues isolation harms mind and body. It notes how church and community treat older women and the need for humane understanding rather than scorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chronicle
Three Sundays: Jerusalem's Week Stirs Religious Balance
A Chicago Herald fragment notes Jerusalem keeping three Sundays each week with Friday Muslim markets closed, Saturday Jewish rest, and Sunday Christian observance. The curious schedule bewilders, yet fuels youth games in the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Herald
Jerusalem
Cage
Rags and Cholera A Risk in Imports
In Chicago Tribune style the article argues cholera remains a threat despite prohibitions on rag imports. It notes disease can enter via roundabout routes and warns that the source of rag shipments is uncertain and unguarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Porte-Whene
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Haney’s
Homer Williams
Willard
Charley Browning
Wife
Kentucky
Wm. Handley
Teachers’ Institute
Susan Boldrey
Milton, Ind
Twener
Lincolnville
Alex Benham
Shelbyville
Will Evans
Kentucky Hills
Luther Holman
S. S. McCoy
Luekien
Sie
George W. Foster
Ofee
Central Hotel
Osgood, Ind
Nové-S Mos
Osgood and
Comforta
W. H. Smith, Jr
Julius Lane
R. R
Istanno Home Stock Farm
Crosse Lie
Wayne Co
Mich
Savage & Farnum
Proprietors
Hoo Island
Gromer Ite
Deitot
Oany
Campania Buildin
Stalopue
Mat Savace
Sanus
Detroit
Ripley Circuit Court
William Hyatt
Shelby Township
Ripley County
Indiana
Section Twenty-Nine
Range Eleven
James Weaver
Township Seven
Diunana
Alfred M. Wooley
J.B. Rebuck
John Parks
Washington Township
Section
Township
Cnat
Cold Spring Road
Martha Benhaw
Anna
Marshal
Sgts
Swic
Benjamin F. Preble
John Parke
Ely
Heale the Sored
ELY Brothers
Onas Wego, N.Y
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