09 Aug 1886
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1886
Page
1
A dated 1886 notice proclaims Owes Brothers as the sole local source for men youths and children clothing sold factory to consumer at near cost. It touts fixed prices, refunds for faulty goods, weekly stock clears of suits and pants under 12 dollars, children's knee pants, and ready fall winter samples with custom tailoring and hats for the region.
In Maine a Master AY festival misfortune disrupts towns as fires and floods strike. Reports detail property damage, casualties, and relief efforts, with emphasis on affected families, schools, and local authorities coordinating aid. Simultaneously New Zealand recounts volcanic unrest near Tarawera with lava vents, mud, and geysers, drawing observers and scientists tracking activity and impacts on Lagonda region.
The article recaps political maneuvering around county delegations and party influence, noting Kennedy and Keffer figures, local conventions, and shifts in regional allegiances. It also covers social events, church activities, community baptisms, stray incidents, and a detailed funeral procession for Captain Whitridge, highlighting local honor and public sentiment.
A fire destroyed a barn on Jo We Johosen’s farm three miles east of Chitin, along with hay, farming implements, and other contents worth about 1500 dollars, insured chiefly by the Ohio paramount. The fire’s origin is suspected incendiary. a young woman, Merritt Hale, attempted self harm amid the blaze before neighbors restrained the flames. Several prisoners, including William Gallagher and Michael Taland, were sent to Paxton Workhorse for train stoning at Adat, while local colored societies attended a mass meeting in Wilson No. 2, K T. A thief, James Walker, was jailed for coal yard theft.
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