John Robinson Show Draws Massive Crowds and Rides High Demand
Report from Salem June 19 details John Robinson's Big New Combustion of Ten Mammoth Shows drawing thousands to the tents. Charles Robinson sold thirteen thousand tickets in thirty-one minutes as crowds filled seats by seven with police at the door. The exhibit praised for fair ticket practices, promising refunds and immediate discharge of any seller misdeeds.
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Johan Robbs
John Robinson
Charles Robinson
Salem
Democratic townsman seeks Treasury job by bypassing civil service
A letter from a disappointed Democrat requests help securing a Treasury Department position, arguing against civil service exams and recounting party work. He urges contact with Higgins and mentions Cleveland and the 1876 campaign, claiming voter influence if a job is obtained.
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Sagem
Treasury Department
Civil Service
Higgins
Cleveland
New Philadelphia Notes Include Visits and Local Changes
Ed Charles plans a summer trip to Woodville in Tulare county California. A Christian workers convention will be held at the Presbyterian church on Thursday June 10. Hattie Tatlock will work for Ira Huston’s family in Harristown next week. Rev McCoy’s Franklin county meetings mean no Baptist church services this month. Trustee Miller supports closing the primary department as pupil numbers justify. Ashabraner Walker Normal School closes Tuesday isth inst. A musical at the Presbyterian church. A and W will not teach a summer term. Thomas Tatlock, 81, lifelong resident, Methodist and Republican, dies. burial at Franklin cemetery today with Rev Cadwell officiating. far relatives anticipated. June. FLAXDERS.
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Ed Charles
Woodville
Tulare County
California
Presbyterian Church
Hattie Tatlock
Harristown
Ira Huston
McCoy
Franklin County
Ind
Baptist Church
Miller
Ashabranner Walker Normal School
Messrs
Thomas Tatlock
Franklin
Cadwell
Flaxders
National Educational Association Meets in Topeka Kansas
The annual meeting will be held in Topeka Kansas from July 6 to 16. The Ohio Mississippi Railway and western connections offer reduced fare for teachers and others, with tickets on a first class round trip for Topeka and return. Teachers may buy for themselves and their immediate family on a teacher’s certificate. Tickets on sale July 6 to 13 and return by July 30 unless extended by issuing rail passes.
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Topeka
Kansas
Ohio & Mississippi Railway
Union Pacific Railway
W. F. White
Atchison
Santa Fe Railroad
Preacher Tom Trt and Local Notes Sparsely Populated
John Coombs and family from Hardinsburg spent Sunday at this go and attended church. Francis Standish, our stock trader, has not shipped for days due to high freight. Martin near Cavetown will preach on the third Sunday. Elder Wm. Brothers preached here yesterday to a large audience. The piece includes a quip about Simon, a mock poem, and local testimonials praising Electric Bitters as a cure for liver kidney and blood troubles, with dealer price listed.
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John Coombs
Hardinsburg
Francis Standish
Martin
Cavetown
Eld. Wm. Brothers
Simon
Siman
Wright
Remarkable recovery after Dr King’s New Discovery
In Paris Tex a man helpless from Consumption regained strength after using Dr King’s New Discovery and New Life Pills. He bought a large bottle and two boxes after trial use and gained thirty six pounds. Free trial bottles offered at Chas McClintock.
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Paris
Tex
J. E. Corley
Dr King
Dr. King
Chas. McClintock
Local notices and social updates from community columns
John F Morris of Louisville visits sister Rebecca Beeson of South Boston while Frank McQuiddy and son Orin spend time with Bloomington relatives. Minnie Garriott and Ella Overman are mentioned in home visits. A call to stop slander against young women appears with a church note for Children’s Day services. Also includes an ad for Scovill’s Blood Syrup and Wells Bucow Liver remedy texts.
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John F. Morris
Louisville
Rebecca Beeson
Boston
Frank McQuiddy
Orin
Bloomington
Minnie Garriott
Ella Overman
Dora Garriott
Eikosi Academy Class of 86 Receives Diplomas in Salem
The Eikosi Academy in Salem held a graduation where graduates Cee an x pee cer E Bet e ion Hooker and others were praised for their conduct. The Arion Quartette from New Albany provided music and diplomas were presented by Rev. B. F. Giles. Alzora Hartley presented teachers James W. and Ben A. May with volumes, followed by a performance of My Bonnie and a blessing from Rev. St. John.
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Cee
Peecer
E. Bete Ion Hooker
al Sorerry M. Jamison
Salem
Lillie
Syle James S. Rutherford
Little
Fon
Lela Welker
W. W. Cooper
New Albany
Eikosi
Eikosi Academy
Indiana
Arion Quartette
Elmer Merker
Henry Goetz
Henry Merker
Loughmiller
Bey Orator Ralph Bingham Headlines Benefit at M E Church
Endorsements pour in from Rev. T S Cuyler and J P Newman praising Ralph Bingham as extraordinary. New York World notes he held the audience spellbound for 90 minutes as ushers joined the crowd. The show starts Friday June 18 at 7 30 p m at the M E church with 25 cent admission and no extra seat charges. Tickets available at Henderson's drug store.
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T.S. Cuyler
Brooklyn
Ralph
J. P. Newman
Washington
New York
M. E
Henderson’s
Mrs Ramsey’s Inability To Move Arm Noted
Various local items report Mrs. Wm Ramsey losing use of her arm. John Ealy accompanied Kate Green home from New Albany. Mrs E J Morton visited Louisville. Wells and Falk plan to move their sawmill to Richards pond. Harve Martin buys Bradshaw property for 200 dollars and moves in this fall. Ras Naugle to run a bunter wagon for Frank Brown. W F Nale buys Mary Nale farm for 1645 dollars. Atty Funk brought in to settle affairs for E M Davis and N J Spurgeon. The Washington County Medical Society met. Dr S H Harrod presented a cerebrospinal meningitis case study. Dr Baker spoke on Alcohol effects. the society asked for publication in the Press and Democrat.
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Wm. Ramsey
John Ealy
Kate Green
New Albany
N. Harmon
E. J. Morton
Louisville
Wells
Falk
Richard’s Pond
Frank Brown
W. F. Nale
Mary Nale
E. M. Davis
N. J. Spurgeon
Atty Funk
Washington County Medical Society
J. R. Bare
J. P. Henderson
S. H. Harrod
Canton
Baker
Pekin
Democrat
Ely's Cream Balm Promoted Despite Varied Text
An odd mixed item notes Ely's Cream Balm as a remedy for common colds and catarrh. The report also mentions local events such as a Union Temperance meeting at the Methodist church led by Rev. M. Pittman, plus brief society notes on community members and clothing stores.
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Ely
Garden City as Western Kansas Prosperity Center
In praise of Garden City Finney County Kansas, describing it as the county seat, a booming cosmopolitan town with 4000 population, rich farming land, growing crops, fruit prospects, improving rail access, and ample water. The author asserts strong potential for a 20000 population with new rail lines and notes favorable rainfall and ditch projects.
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Garden City
Finney County
Kansas
Sequoyah
Rappahoe
Comey
Grey
Lane Counties
Fulton Bros
Jones and Stevens
California
A. T.& Fee
Kansas, Texas, and Western
Nebraska Correspondence Describes Rushville Prairie Town
An eastern visitor notes Rushville Nebraska's vast prairie, few homes, and large stores stockpiled with goods. The Indian Supply Depot arrives next month, promising $15,000 monthly trade. surrounding farms expand through challenging sod and prairie to yield 25 to 40 bushels per acre in forthcoming seasons.
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Nes
C. W. Wood
Nebraska
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Washington County
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