22 Dec 1886
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1886
Page
1
The notice invites shoppers to a Christmas display with six cases of gift items. Case No 2 offers young men scarf ties and cadet bows at twenty five cents. Case No 3 highlights silk handkerchiefs and mufflers, many items in a wide selection. Case No 4 features the latest neckwear designs. Case No 5 presents rich scarves at ninety cents each. Case No 6 shows dress gloves and mittens.
A brief notice identifies a clothing shop located at 25 and 27 West Main Street. The item emphasizes the business address and its operation within the local commercial area.
A garbled snippet references Blaine of Maine proposing a history of the War of 1812 and travel abroad plans for the new year. The fragment mentions creating a pure Western style narrative, with unclear details about Chenier and potential political aims.
Scattered wartime era items report arrests for counterfeiting and outline congressional activity including portending bills on passports and military appropriations. Senate adjournment and discussions on diplomacy with China and Mexico are noted alongside local church controversy and a pistol incident at a city parish.
A chaotic article details a street arson attempt on Micky Welsh owner of the Globe restaurant and a later stake in a wild stir over coal weighing laws. Springfield merchants challenge city scales and a proposed ordinance, with speeches by Coal Exchange members and intense debate about cost and weight accuracy.
City council met amid temperance appeals and budget talk. Officials debated coal ordinances and street improvements while petitions from wards urged costs and taxes. Reports included treasury items, bills, and references to the fire department and city solicitor. The evening also noted social events and fraternal lodge activities in Springfield.
A long review of Friday and Saturday entertainments highlights Miss Joanin Carlet and her comedy and dance pieces at Clack's, with Jessie Calep, Little Muffets, and Ellen O Calef on stage. The show features Riley, Mayme, and Rita, plus a murder mystery style sequence and a Christmas program titled The American Princess. The report notes audience reactions and a police arrest incident connected to the theater district.
In Acmus township Champaten county a long separated couple, once lovers over thirty five years apart, renewed vows in a small ceremony at the residence of William Willson attended by close relatives and friends. The Rev Bigiey officiated as the couple reunited, stirring old embers and symbolically renewing their bond.
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