City Matters and Local Notes From Springfield
Numerous city notices and society items from Springfield include visits by Mr. B Boesmin and Mr. Henry Goener from New York, theater and temperance events, school desegregation debate led by I L Maxwell in Columbus, and social gatherings. A fatal stabbing occurred at a West Liberty ball attended by Springfield guests, with reports of a contested melee and injuries. Also noted are memorials for Patrick Maley, a banner presentation by Commander Lloyd, and the death of Mrs. Mary A. Prince with burial plans in Auburn New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Samuel ‘Garrett
Scurry
West Liberty
Logan County
Ohio
B, & W. Bailroad
Tom Smith
Springfield
Sem
Garret
Clark
Garrett
Jarret
Hsin
Springfeld
Sam
Garrett Sow
Geo. 5
Platenburg
Hubbard George
Center Street
Larex
Mr. Plattenberg
Mary A. Prince
W. H. Webb
Sr. Webb
High and
Spring Streets
Colchester
Connecticut
Dr. Webb
Second Presbyterian Church
Auburn
New York
Prince
Webb
3. A. ‘Ort
Remarkable Rheumatism Cure Puts Elder Man Back on His Feet
An 78 year old Burlingt on man recounts a severe rheumatic ordeal that left him bedridden for years. After failed treatments and electrical therapies a friend recommended Warner's Rheumatic Cure. He regained use of his limbs, sleeps without pain, and eats well, praising the remedy endorsed by Elder Overcamp and others.
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Burlington
Manteye
New York
M& W
Hage
Elder Overcamp
Warner
Ar. DeGens
Jefer
Elier Overcamp
Treasury Tale Of A Confederate Note Exchange
Assistant United States Treasurer A. O. Graves narrates a fanny anecdote about a man in Virginia sending a $50 Confederate note to the department seeking exchange for currency. Old Spinner’s witty reply and a later twist when the note was allegedly endorsed by Satan and cashed, ending with the remark that the joke should end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Graves
Connecion
Department
Washington
Mr. Graves
Fire on the West Side and a Grocery Burns Uninsured
A late night fire destroyed Pat Sheeny's West Side grocery, uninsured, as a reporter recalls his dramatic fire story. The piece cites dramatic war reflections and a correction about the authorship of the hymn Rock of Ages, noting a Maine woman’s misattribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Sheeny
Drake's
Traveler's
A. M. Toplady
Maine
Fragmented verse laments tyranny and longing for freedom
A long, dreamlike poem traces themes of devotion and oppression. It contrasts a gilded ruler with the yearning for personal liberty, citing chains of servitude and a desire to break away. The speaker invokes nature imagery and royal imagery to evoke a longing for emancipation.
Pretty as a Picture and Diamond Dyes Advertisements
An assortment of patent medicines and household remedies dominated a page, touting Diamond Dyes for fabrics and Dr. Marchisi’s Rock Candy Cough Cure with prices and dealer names. Other items include Doogie’s Cough Drops, Kemp’s Balsam, and a free health recipe from Rev Joseph T Inman. A Shaker extract remedy is pitched as a cure for digestion and various ailments, with patient testimonials and age notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonga
Marchisi
Gale
Chas. Ludlow
B. Hi. Doogie & Sons
T. J. Casper
Rin
America
Joseph T
INMAN
Merce
Goa
Carter
Park J
Fredericsburg
Gettys Findler
Marechisi
Charles Ludlow
A Checkered Life Of Prof Samuel Kent Kane
A fragmented obituary sketches the life of Prof Samuel Kent Kane of Ohio born and died aged 67. Once a Oberlin College natural science professor he built and lost fortunes through Standard Oil mining booms and a later revival that climbed from poverty to wealth then fell again to speculation before recovering some.
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Samuel Kent Kane
Kane
Ohio
Oberlin Colle
Standard Oil Company
Kate
Colorado
Arizona
Boston
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Globe- Republic
Daily Kaition
Iin Fk Fe
al Aanse
City Matters
WT White
Cisrinoati
Ity
B. Boesmin
Cleveland
CU Mulier
Omeisama
Mr. Jarvis
Ed Bartey Camptella
Henry K. Goener
Life Core
Hamiliton
Dayton
WM. Bathing
Prodwich Wander
Lagonda House
Henry Soemer
Jaune Mercis
Baltimore
Baek
The
Londo
Enterprise Aays
Leon Bourton
South Charlestog
Mim Hattie Kelley
le ‘Clercy
Father Sidney
St Joseph's Hall
St. Josph T. A.B. Society
Urbana Daily Citizen
Andrew Showers
Mr. Showers
Laronda
Prack Sharples
Clifton Ave
Lilly Chapel
Kannis
Weeers Point
J. 8. Evans
Spring Bell
Bufaio
Wyoming Territory
David W
St. Joseph T. A. B. Society
St. Raphael Band
Feneres
Patrick Malley
Fuasx Coisass
Michans Ceaser
Cor
South Abshenoe Sentinel
Cnedydate
Maditom
Sentinel
Seymour Harrild
Sentiel Shuien
Clark County
St. Joseph
Roewting
Micwars
Deaner
Wes Ragos
Bxsanas
Lioyds Fincaur
Lloyd
Akron
Wedoraday
Petsibows Manufacturing Co
Cincinast
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Department of
Department of Able G. A. R
P. L. Jarvis
White Slave Company
William White
Cincinnati
HR. Wurlitzer & Bro
New Simitaville
Erhoursday
Murphy & Bro
Limestone Street
Tah Report
Austria
Prussia
France
Italy
China
Germany
Russia
Turkey
Chile
Peru
Turkestan
Spain
Bosnia
Hersegovina
Walt
Emma
Dowd
Legion
Hamburg
Black Bro. & CO
N. B
PIT
Fulton & Hypes
East Main ST
Marchist
J. B. Marchist
Utica
Chas
Ludiow
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington, VI
Tutt’s
Pete Es
Wolff, Ar
Wen Atl Ligem, Son
Eoeings Son
Vhlaate Pacon
Conan
Halas
Soren
Aed
Bos
Egg Harbor
N.J
Jacob Barnes
Barnester Ohio
Luie
Rosanko
Ad. Bakhaus & Co
Mll. Bull
Alderwan Att Ward
Scranton
Dr. Thomas
Great Central
Jomith
Ratlwat
Nien
Leven
Rxpemfein Accom
Repress & Henton
Laward Exprem
Teates
Prom East
Sinmpinis
Spa
Daarane
Beate
Wesers Emile
Lastland
Sollee
Kerth
Reeth
Mendelson
J. J. Brones
Lon
Jackson
D. H
Jeckaon
M. Spit
Reeday
P.O
Ae Tm T Limited
York Hayes
Soryogrid Bath
West
Bantay
Taint
C.& St. L. Railway
Little Miami Duyeauyn — Branch
Cewtas Staszan
Tim
Coluutas
Lima
Louisville
Filipe
Pat U
Fae Uy
Ineinall
Columba
Speings
Westam Soya Ar
Ucsam
Xeute
Columius
Waslingdon
Chillegthe
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