02 Jul 1885
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1885
Page
1
Wasnomrus July 2 sale column highlights fall and summer apparel at modest to high prices. Mentions shirts caps hats weights fabrics, with figures like $20 $25 and $40 cited, urging early purchases for warm weather. Describes wide assortment of hats, cloaks, and accessories, urging readers to compare with other outlets.
July 2 Grant at Mr McGregor cottage shown as improving and capable of work on his book A Doudie suicite, with son Fred Grant noting father slept well and woke clear minded. Other items include a double death by suicide in Gilson involving Southerland and Metleng Steepleton, Irish political tensions, and scattered reports from Ireland and U S towns.
Community plans for a large July 4, 1845 memorial at Stand Pipe Grave with songs, speeches, and free reading material. Citizens from Spring, county churches urging wide participation, 2,000 to 3,000 expected. one group emphasizes moral and social uplift through a family holiday. Separate report notes a Springfield cockfighting match with a $20 purse, about 50 spectators, and a dramatic finish ending in the rooster’s death 25 minutes after the match.
Misa Nellie Burke, noted wijuratcienne, received visitors yesterday at her Meadquartere pavilion on the Fair Grounds. She spoke of her career, shared memories, and wore a gold medal from Galveston awarded February 24, 9, for champion long distance riding. A public entertainment by Mission Hyad of St. Maul M. Koehureh drew crowds. Friday evening will feature antique band dress and refreshments. The court adjourned this morning with 17 vases decided.
City council discussed riverfront sewer upgrades, culvert and street repairs, and water system improvements. Motions approved funds for graveling, pipe extensions, and nuisance cleanup while appointing deputies and amending police wages. Adjourned after schedules and bids were reviewed.
A jumble of testimonials praise Dr Kings for consumption cures and a list of patent remedies. The page also reports local trades, court notices, a building incident, a new hardware company formation, a theater accident, and camp meeting and 4th of July travel notices with travel rates and schedules.
Local advertisements promote July 4 excursions via multiple rail lines from West Main Street venues. Highlights include the Arcade Shoe Store sale, the Museum of Anatomy at 73 West Main, and special fares on the Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis routes. Tickets offered by Phleger and partners, with open house on July 4 to accommodate travelers and groups.
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