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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1885
Page
4
Mornings bring a jumble of local events from mayoral actions to street incidents. Officials discuss road matters, a public auction plan, and tax warnings while residents report disputes, appointments, and civic proceedings across the area.
A damaging cyclone swept the city bringing wind, lightning, and rain. The storm toppled trees and signs, knocked out telegraph and power lines, and caused property damage throughout High Street and the East End. A boy was stunned by a lightning strike while a family huddled indoors watched shingles and glass fall. The Commercial Gazette warns of possible tornadoes and further storms.
The Official Board meeting of Orrick Teutrat M. Ke Church of Springfield, held July 04, 1885, with 27 members present, adopted a statement defending pastor Rev A W Leonard DD while noting political opinions may be discussed. The board requested the quarterly conference report and copies be sent to city papers. Christopher Riley case noted on inquest at lunacy with judge Miller presiding.
The Grauil Army Day Committee met that night and debated tent procurement. Leaders sought tents from multiple sources after government supply was blocked by Congress. Iain Sluts was tasked to contact Cincinnati and Covington for regiment tents while pursuing rental from a Chicago firm. The Tent Committee will consider any new plans to secure the needed canopies.
The death of a long time resident on Center Street follows weeks of illness. Funeral services are planned Thursday at 3 PM at Abe Louse with friends invited. Also, funeral for Walter, infant son of Win and Kate Steinan, will be from the family home on South Venture Street Thursday at 3 PM. Catherine Curtis died last night from multiple organ failure. Mentions Seventh Regiment N.G. and Fifth Battery encampment plans in the city, with camp set for August 9 to 14, weathered by local officers and quartermaster C A Smith. Also notes Jota W. Parmenter visiting Dr. Moore and a stockholders notice for Springfield Haslan Light and Coke Co. meeting.
A large delegation from Palestine Comi Re W. noon train will join Coleman Commandery of Troy in a parade to begin early evening. Members of 10.0.F Uniformed Vatrivroht and Uniformed Trank RP will attend. Excursions to Troy offered for July Seth and Ths events with Grand Master of Ohio Masons present.
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