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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1885
Page
3
A colorful jumble of City matters covers police chatter, holiday staffing, church services, and community gatherings. Reports mention boards, department clerks, a big Fisher Fifth Avenue turnout, and plans for Latimer County events with examinations of civic life and social events.
A group of men faced a police raid led by Chief Schinckman with Officers Norton and Wilson at East Main Street near Johnny Cotan's. The raid yielded multiple detainees, with names including J. Harris, Donnie Riley, Jacob Stokes, Frank Davidson, Jaros Brown, Fred Minick, H. M. Keller, Wan Burnett, Thomas Burton, M Watson, Gro. Daugherty, and James Holland. The officers released few escapes and prepared the detainees for mayoral appearance as the new year opens, signaling renewed action against crime. The report also notes a school district consolidation discussion in Springfield involving Moorefield and Lagonda districts, with a resolution to cede joint district 13 and a plan to present to the boards next week.
The Christian Church hosted a New Year Eve recital and a cedar Christ tone tree display, revitalizing its once quieter congregation with new member involvement led by Smith McArthur and Rev. Choate. Garfield Club hosted an open New Year’s gathering, praising Garfield and Lincoln while noting local social life remains subdued. The Creanery Association seeks charter and a site east of town for ice harvesting, suggesting a trunk for investment in a transportable hotel and business rooms. Jobo Garst Sr. is reported dangerously ill in Jackson. A railroad incident rumor describes Maxwell shot by a colored man near Jackson, with details pending.
The dispatch reports William Lincoln Curtis, once fading from a severe rheumatic collapse, regaining strength after mysterious treatment. His mother, pastor, and local figures confirm his dramatic return to work as a machinist at H X Porter & Co. within weeks, transforming a near death story into a community miracle.
A New York World profile portrays Bancroft the Washington historian as a vigorous elderly figure. It notes his sharp vigor in conversation, habit of riding horses, and long life fueled by outdoor exercise. The piece details his appearance in a blue phaeton, his groomsman, and his Prussian cap, plus anecdotes of near misses in horse riding and discussions among peers about aging public figures.
A Philadelphia Press note contrasts English and American schooling pay, noting English masters at schools like Eton earning up to 15,000 a year while American primary teachers earn far less. The piece cites labor-market differences and implies women face limited employment and lower wages, summarizing a transatlantic view of education labor value.
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