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Newspaper
Rochester Tribune
Location
Rochester, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1883
Page
2
The Rochester Tribune weighs the 1884 Republican nomination and argues Blaine is unlikely to actively seek the presidency. It notes past convention outcomes, party discipline, and the need for a strong, original policy to unite the party, warning against a third compromise candidate.
Jasper True and his brother William True have purchased the William Plough Bakery and will run it for public benefit and their profit. William True is an experienced baker who can cater to patrons. Bread pies buns cakes and more will be on hand for buyers.
City leaders, temperance advocates, and newspapers discuss boosting the corporation saloon license from 30 to 100 dollars or higher. Arguments cite crowding out low-grade establishments and covering municipal costs. examples from Crown Point and Kansas City illustrate high license effects, while critics warn against overreach and value the public good.
The 64 year old Queen Victoria marks forty six years on the throne with favorable comparisons to European rulers. Her children are poised for major roles in Germany Russia and Canada. The Rev A D May describes a Montgomery Alabama convention of colored teachers as creditable and hopeful for Southern education.
President Arthur selects Walter Evans of Louisville as Internal Revenue Commissioner after evaluating his long Republican credentials. Evans previously ran for Kentucky governor on the Republican ticket but was not elected, a defeat noted for boosting Republican turnout in the region due to his perceived qualities.
The Michigan City Dispatch questions profit in westward schemes and wisps of wisdom then forgetting it. The Goshen Democrat notes a tribute to women in Plymouth Democrat columns and recalls E Zimmerman's past complaint now reversed by his wife.
Magnetic Springs attracts hundreds yearly for health and treats all diseases except contagious ones. No medicines are given or allowed, claimed to be the sole effective treatment for restoring lost health. For circulars contact proprietor Tromas Sillman at Tunree Rivers Micu.
A Jefferson township farmer, Abe Graft, fell for a roof painting scam. He signed a contract read as 6214 cents per square, but the price was 6514 cents per square, totaling about $230 for a large barn roof. The money remains unpaid and a suit is expected. The piece warns farmers to avoid strangers offering papers and to hire reputable painters.
In a reminiscence from 1844 45 Mr Robbins recalls President Tyler era and the first polka at Mrs Tyler’s East Room reception danced by a young married couple Breigh and wife who were friends of Mrs Tyler. He muses on the变size of the White House then versus now.
The excerpt quotes Mark Twain praising champagne as a speech stimulant and condemning wine as a pen clog. He recounts lifelong smoking, claiming 300 cigars monthly by age 20, a year-and-a-half quit at 30 during Roughing It, then resuming heavy smoking while he wrote.
The Logansport Journal notes GOP leaders in Massachusetts fear Butler may not run again. They cite his reckless course and lack of cross party support, while supporters cling to bluff confidence. The piece frames a possible Butler defeat if he seeks re election this fall.
Transfers include Fredrick Reese to Joseph Hollen back 108 acres Liberty $1500 and Edward Wheeler to Edith Cowgill 190.90 acres Rochester Richland tp $7158.75. Others list lot No 83 Kewanna 600 dollars. multiple 20 acre Liberty parcels 700 and 500. Rochester and Akron lots sold from 390 to 1300. and Rochester parcels 1100 to 1100 with various buyers and sellers.
An advertisement proclaims Salent Plank's Drug Store offers the purest best and cheapest drugs, highlighting store selection and value.
Mrs McMahan the fashionable milliner operates first door south of the Fromm Block offering a full line of milinery. She accommodates all patrons and sells hats bonnets flowers ribbons feathers plumes and related items at low prices for town or country customers.
At Dawson's Pit Store a full line of miscellaneous stationery is offered including legal cap foolscap note paper envelopes pens pencils ink slates chalk mucilage blank notes blank receipts paper plats and more. Also available are fine pocket knives pocket books purses and bill books.
A young man is advised he must leave his current attire at Joseph Layers Mercantile Tailor Establishment to obtain a new suit, for a respectable appearance in society. The note emphasizes the need for proper wardrobe to fit standards.
Albany’s judge speaks plainly and backs it with action. Lawyers comply without protest, following his decisive rulings as a model for local practice.
Fulton county farmers are invited to visit Noftiger and Mitchells Agricultural Store to view a new plow with a removable point and reversible share. The plow promises repairs at half the cost of others. N and M also stock top reapers mowers binders and other farm implements.
The C and A Railway offers Leiters to Chicago round trip passes for the National Exposition from May 24 to June 23. Eligible travel dates include May 29 30 with return by June 4, June 5 6 return by June 11, June 12 13 return by June 18, and June 19 20 return by June 25. W. Snow, General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
A notice from Alvin Elliott Cras and Jackson in Northern Indiana Realty outlines agency actions. The listing covers property trades and broker involvement with unspecified dates and locations.
A partial list of lands offered for sale or trade by Loar Brokers representing Elliott and Jackson Real Estate. The items include parcels suitable for development and agricultural use with location hints and potential exchange options.
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