Fragmented 1899 newspaper notices touch on pensions and politics
A mixed barrel of disjointed items notes pensions for school teachers and civil service pensions as a new departure, mentions the Ohio 74th General Assembly caucus to nominate House officers, cites orthography debates over Puerto Rico, recalls Rip Van Winkle, and reports Richmond primary school closing for holidays due to a teacher’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Puerto Rico
Island
Richmond
Mies Thompson
Canton Workhouse for Jack Lawrence in Latest Troubles
Jack Lawrence was sentenced to the Canton workhouse today in default of a $25 fine and costs after causing trouble for friends and the police. Samuel S. Tomlinson, an aged resident of Mt. Pleasant township, died at his Emerson home on Sunday December 17. He leaves children Emily Battin of Selina Clark county Mary E of Emerson Isaac of West Liberty Jons Edwin of Emerson and William F of Mt Pleasant. The Brotherhood of the Second Presbyterian Church met in Specht's hall for a lecture by Dr. J M Floyd on microbes and disease, with charts and microscopic views shown by Prof. Maurer. The talk stressed the presence of germs such as diphtheria scarlet fever tuberculosis and atovia and urged good health as protection. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lawrence
Canton
Samuel S. Tomlinson
Mt. Pleasant Township
Emerson
Emily T. Battin
Selina
Clark County
Mary E
Isaac
West Liberty
Jons
Edwin
William F
Mt Pleasant
Brotherhood of the Second Presbyterian Church
Speobt’s
J. M. Floyd
Dess
Maurer
Marriage Licenses and Local Notices in Dillonvale and Beyond
Marriage licenses issued to Albert Hennebert and Carrie Danson of Dillonvale John D Howe and Rebecca Mitchell of Toronto Robert Stillwell and Susan B R Grindell of Empire Christmas at the Postoffice hours Christmas day open 8 to 10 am and 5 to 6 pm carriers deliver once and window open 5 to 6 pm Money Order and Registry Office not open Erskine and Erskine lawyers seek rehearing in probate court next Tuesday at 9 am in Williams poisoning case Silas Orwick sues Amelia Orwick for divorce alleging her prior husband living under Alikana address backbone bone exhibit at Tilneys store whale 65 feet long washed ashore near Fenwick lighthouse report confirms Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad extension to Empire then to Pittsburgh next spring
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hennebert
Carrie Danson
Dillonvale
John D. Howe
Rebecca Mitchell
Toronto
Robert Stillwell
Susan BR. Grindell
Empire
Pestelice
B.F. m
Tilneys GC. O. D. Store
Delaware
Fenwick Highthouse
Handsome Military Calendar From Fidelity Guaranty
A notice credits W. M. Trainer Esq as agent for a handsome calendar issued by the United States Fidelity Guaranty Co. It features portraits of military and naval figures including Admiral Dewey Gen Miles Gen Lee Admirals Sampson Schley Gen Shafter Wheeler and other celebrated officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Trainer
United States Fidelity Guaranty Co
Admiral Dewey
Miles
Gen
Lee
Sampson
Schley
Gene. Shafter
Wheeler
Wants a Few Things for Santa Claus Letter
An eleventh hour letter written in a large childish hand arrives for Santa. A list from a boy named Paul requests a skate pair, horn and drum, train cars, music box, tool box, knife, cribbage board, bugle horn, picture book, police wagon, doll, ants and candy, chore, hoe, a little house, and a baby in a bath tub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa
Paul
Man Arrested on Indictment for Liquor Sale to Minor
John McArdle, indicted by the last Grand Jury for selling liquor to a minor, was arrested last night by Deputy Sheriffs Stone and Bickerstaff. He was found in Fahey's saloon on South Third Street and attempted to flee via the back way, but encountered Deputy Stone along the W and LE By tracks. He was released on a $100 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McArdle
Stone
Bickerstaff
McArdle
Fahey
South Third Street
Coming Attractions at Olympia Holiday Schedule
Manaster Watson books My Friend From India for New Year’s at the Olympia with most original cast members. Daffey’s Jubilee arrives January 5, Faust with Porter J. White on January 12, and Katzenjammer Ride with the Blondells January 15. Future bookings include The World Against Her Shore Acres and The King of the Opium War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manaster Watson
India
Olympia
Daffey
Porter J. White
the Blondell
Acatherping
Meeting Yields Silver Service Gift and Local Court Case
At a Prudential unit meeting Assistant Superintendent J J Bernett received a 39 piece silver service amid subdued remarks after a threat lapse. Out of town attendees included J W McKinney C W Bailey J F Maher and J J Hughes. In a separate hearing William Amick faced a baring of his six year old daughter Myrtle after beating and kicking she bore a facial wound. Amick was fined fifty dollars plus costs and jailed if unpaid. his wife had filed an affi davit for disorderly conduct and Humane Society officers pushed for prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudential Insurance Co
J. J. Bernett
J. W. McKinney
New Philadelphia
C. W. Bailey
Bellaire
J. F. Maher
J. J. Hughee
East Liverpool
William Amick
South Sixth Street
Myrtle
Amick
Humane Society
Beecham Bids For Kipling Manuscript For Charity
Beecham of St. Helens England tops bidders offering 25 for Rudyard Kipling poem The Absent Minded Beggar for the wives and children of British Reservists bound for South Africa Coroner Campbell returned from East Springfield to probe the death of Samuel Allensworth who was killed when a log rolled onto him after he aided loggers Luther Elliott and Geo Buzey in a woods accident
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudyard Kipling
South Africa
Mr. Beecham
St. Helens
England
Beecham
America
Campbell
East Springfield
Samuel Allensworth
Allensworth
Luther Elliott
Geo. Buzey
Aliensworth
Circus Day Echoes and Jailer Renovation Report
A jumble of local notes reports a county jail interior cleaning and renovation, a disorderly conduct arrest at Watt's restaurant, school and church events at Adame Ninth streets, and a humorous New York Times tale about a photography novice who spoiled her first negatives by peeking at plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy McKay
Watt
U. P. Mission School
Adame
Ninth Streets
Baturisy
Puck
Geo. Moore
I Boss
New York Times
Her Handy Money Stocking on the Main Street Car
A Memphis Scimitar tale recounts a Main Street car conductor noting people who hide cash in odd places. He recalls a Chinaman tying a knot in his eye to access funds and two women aboard Adams Street crossing, one fishing in her purse and the other diving into her skirt to pull out a dime from a shoe hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Adams
Memphis Scimitar
The Great English Snowfalls of 1615 1620 and 1762
A historical note describes England's heaviest snow event in 1615 starting January 16 and lasting to March 12 with drifts covering gates and walls until May 28. Scotland experienced another heavy fall in 1620 with 13 days of snow. A remarkable single day dump occurred February 21, 1762 with depths from 12 to 16 feet in some places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Scotland
Judge Declares Witness Exhausted In Court Antic
A Philadelphia Call item notes a common pleas court scene where a defense lawyer’s lengthy cross examination of an elderly witness ends when the judge says the witness is exhausted. The reply from the witness, I do feel very much exhausted, adds human humor to a stern courtroom moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Philadelphia
The Rollagrassion Wedding Prank Captured on Camera
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer item a clergyman finishes the service as an organ plays Mendelssohn. The radiant bride lifts a bulky prayer book and aims it at the audience. A click signals her wedding camera reveal, with the bride telling George it was her clever idea as they march out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Advised to Seek Mrs Pinkham for Ill Women
A collection of testimonial letters praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. One woman recalls inflammation and womb trouble eased after use, another describes a fibroid diagnosis and removal of the tumor following the remedy, with renewed spirits and strong recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkdam
Lydia E. Pinkham
New York
Mas. van Cirt
Luvent Corr Heseurs
B. J
Tiger defense and Dutch village dress in London Sketch
The article recounts a tiger encounter where rifles failed and a soldier's death followed a bite, then moves to Dutch village life. It describes Holland women keeping lace hoods stiff with starch, wearing black skullcaps, straw bonnets for widows, and a dress with dark blue borders and multiple skirts, noting their clothing traditions and social peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Black Forest
Donahoe
Two Ladies of Fashion Meet Over a Housemaid Dispute
A North Side family hires a new maid from Michigan who later boasts of social privilege. When the mistress rebukes her, Mary asserts equality, finds a city paper personal note about Miss Mary Hanson, and taunts that she travels with Sawdust Creek society. She then threatens departure, claiming better association than the employer. The incident ends with the employer calling it closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Michigan
Mary
Mary Hanson
Chicago
Savage Crab Battle in Japan Described as Warrior Clash
The article portrays a savage Japanese crab fight where two crabs collide claws snapping. Each warrior charges, scraping claws and grinding shells, until one crabs grabs a claw, twists it off, and drags away the trophy, leaving the victor triumphant and exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Mercer
The Head Hunters of New Guinea Villages
A Chicago News item about New Guinea coastal villages built on piles to guard against head hunters and other villages perched in trees for safety. A separate anecdote recalls a young boy admonished by a sister not to play with Mr Borum's hat, lest it be broken and he needs it soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tupuselel
New Guinea
Christmas Holiday Visitors and Local News Roundup
Bloomfield resident Dewis Whittaker visits the city, while many others arrive home for Christmas. Notables include John H. Peterson from Washington, Mrs. Isaiah James from Wellsville, and J. J. Gill returning from Washington. Funeral attendance and wedding plans surface alongside society notes, travel since early December, and reflections on local politics and church events.
A Wife Praises Mother's Friend For Easy Births
A wife testifies that using Mother's Friend eased four pregnancies. She describes severe pains with the first three, requiring chloroform, and credits the product with a smooth final birth, saying it helped her work until near the birth and reduced pain. The endorsement calls it the grandest remedy ever made.
Christmas Visitors and Local Notices Mixed in City
Residents welcome relatives and guests for the holidays as James Hamilton hosts a new glassworker and others return from Adrian College Wooster Worthington and New York. A light scarlet fever case involves Beenie Fickes. A death in Mt. Pleasant and a Weber-Bachburn wedding draw attention along with various visits by C J Culp Mandel and other locals.
Christmas Treat at United Presbyterian Mission School
The Christmas treat for the Scholars of the United Presbyterian Mission Sabbath School at the Chapel corner Ninth and Adams streets drew over three hundred attendees. Andrew Forsythe led the event with Mrs. James F. McGowan and Miss Lyda Sharp assisting, featuring a large Christmas tree, Santa Claus gifts, and a long program of music, speeches, and songs performed by the children and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Mission
Ninth and
Adama Streets
Andrew Forsythe
James F. McGowan
Lyda Sharp
John Finley
Santa Claus
Salma Mandolin Club
Joseph Buchanan
Peter Raymond
Young King
Minnie Pierce
James Craig
Earl Crockey
Raby Winters
Ralph Castner
Katie Feater
Bertha McConnell
Charles Miles
Pearl Snyder
Ella McGrew
Bella Ara
Boga
Retta McConnell
Elizabeth Callender
Luella Northy
Hosanna
Elizabeth Hourton
Earl Baim
Sng
Little Town of
Bethlehema
Acacia Keli
Rena Miller
Bertha Foster
Minnie Caaer
the Stars and Stripes
Edward Raymond
Helen Ryan
Governor Nash Announces Staff Appointments
Governor elect Nash reveals his staff with Adjutant General George Br. Gyger of Alliance and others including Quartermaster General C. M. Spitzer of Toledo, Surgeon General E. C. Brush of Zanesville, Chief of Engineers W. N. P. Darrow of Columbus, and numerous aides from Columbus Cincinnati Dayton and nearby cities. The selection of S C Gill of Steubenville as a staff member draws praise from supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
George BR. Gyger
Alliance
C. M. Spitzer
Toledo
Henry C. Taylor
Columbus
E. C. Brush
Zanesville
W. N. P. Darrow
Charles A. Craighead
Dayton
Henry ©. Ellison
Cleveland
Julius Fleischmann
Cincinnati
Seeubeeville
Death of William L Mansfield at Hopedale Ohio
William L Mansfield dies December 21 1899 near Hopedale aged ninety born Wayne township 1810 last of seven sons and six daughters survived by three children Dr T R Mansfield Mrs Margaret Moore and Nettie Mansfield. A pioneer Anglican and Republican who aided in building the Hopedale church and hosted slaves in his home. Funeral at ME church Hopedale December 24. Dorris Stelloh dies aged 19 in city residence after typhoid fever. German-born, in city twelve weeks, member of St Johns Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam L. Mansfield
Hopsdale
Ohio
Wayne Township
This County
Thomas
May Mansfield
Harriet Harrah
T. R. Mansfield
Hopedale
Margaret Moore
A. A. Moore
Smithfeld
Nettie Mansfield
Steubenville
Maryland
Thua
Long’s M. E
Broonfield
Henry Clay
Cadiz
Third
Market
North
New Orleans
Beat
Unionport
Mansfield
M E
Dorris Stelloh
August Fachenbach
South Court Street
Germany
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Fachenbach
Coun
Warren Dies of Typhoid at 27 in City Firm Partner
Thomas B. Warren a young businessman of Swan & Warren died at his mother's home near Empire just after midnight on Thursday after a three week typhoid illness. He was born in Knox township and survived by his wife Maude Watters and an infant son, along with his mother and brothers and sisters Walter Harry Foster Myrtle Linzie Obabard May. Funeral planned for Saturday with Rev. T. J. Hauca presiding. Also noted are obituaries for William Mansfield aged 91 of Harrison county, Oliver King and Henry Fallen with funeral details and pallbearers. Dr. Dennie reports a lost gold ring on Market Street between Pan Handle and Court House last Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewis FP. Whittaker
Bloomfield
Magrie Hall
Rochester
N. Y
Harry Smith
Pittsburgh
Maylor
Smithfeld
John H. Peterson
Washington
Isaiah James
Wellsville
H. 3
Cobl
Youngstown
Justin A. Moore
Quaker City
Ohio
J. J. Gill
Congress
G. W. Maple
Hammondsville
James Horner
Lizzie
Nellie Conners
Steubenville
Annie
Fayette City
James H. Maude
Henry Deikmann
Mise Minnie Newbacer
Hickory Ps
C. W. Voss
Geo. Kirchner
Prospect Avenue
Mina Olive Heller
Cleveland
Henrietta Rowe
North Fifth Street
Mise Beller
Congregational Church
Oliver King
John and
William Sharp
New Philadelphia
J. D. Test
Sharon
J. D. Fieming
Pekin
C. W. Huffer
Toledo
Church of Christ of
This Place
J. G. Slayter
Steutenville
Barnes
M E. Golding
Blanch Bray
Cooke Ferry
Liverpool
Thomas B. Warren
Walter
Harry
Foster
Myrtle
Linzie
O Abard May
United Presbyterian Church of
T. 9
Hauca
Warren
William Mansfield
John A. Mansfield
Hopedale
Harrison County
Dennie
Market Street
Court Mouse
Christmas Season Notes From Local City
Snap shots recount holiday bustle with trains crowded by excursionists. notes on Sunday School treats, new delivery wagon, jail term for prisoners, church additions not yet completed, and a range of small town happenings from gas complaints to a big Poland China hay sale and a Salvation Army meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carenre Ieee
Turkay
M. E. Parson
Hrparn-Star
Lindsey & Son
Baldwin
Second Presbyterian Church
August Hoffman
Fifth Street
M. P
Court House
Second Presbyterian
C. O. D. Estore
Eastern Ohio Medical Association
Miller
Stringer
Portland
Wallaville Plate and Sheet Iron Co
Cottage Lamp Company
John Crabbs
Ross
Ross Crabbs
Bond
Monroe Athletic Club
Garrett's Hall
Patton
McDevitt
Adama Street
Elas
Ming's Daughters
Dan Brown
Pittsburg and
Steubenville
Columbia Hospital
Riverside Furnace
Ferry Landing
W. J. Carlin & Co
T. J. Stringer
Baltic
Coshacton
Pittsburgh
R. Pickett
McKenna
Pickett
Smithfield Street
Globe Teat
G. F. Steigel
Irondale
Aigne
Nellie
Adjutant Westbrook
Salvation Army
United States
Fourth Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tin Weald Paishing Company
Ves
Carcacof
Mr. Kevcer
Menecix
Nile
la Huxo Cuaixa
Amazon
Wellsville Record
Hocaco-Star
Rip van Winkles
Paenaps
Lawton
House of Representatives
Sembly
Hood
B. Seeley
14Th Ave
Denver
Colorado
N. B
S.S. Tomlinson
Humphreys
Wwlees
The
Elliotts
Erskine & Erskine
Jack Eliott
Means
Williams
Silas Orwick
Amelia Orwick
Orwicka
Alikana
McClave
Hzran- Sram
Wheeling
Kipling
Scott's Bowe
Chemis
Major Sandbach
Somaliland
Khundwa
Bayley
James Fulton
Wooster Cooper
Knoxville
Mark Albaugh
W. W. MacKay
New York City
Homer C. Cook
Fisher
Gill McCook
West Superior
Vic
Frank Carnahan
la Gripps
Misa Mary Fahey
Mingo
Elizabeth Kithcart
Wooster University
John Donahue
Harry B. Grier
Gambier
C. E. Blackburn
Zimmerman
Annie Kaminsky
John McClare
Ida Cook
Wilson College
Chambersburg
Joseph May
Rareaville
Davia Gaston
Mercersburg
Tom Sherrard
W. & J. Glee Club
Elmer Gilkinson
Heed's Mills
C. Copeland
Sandusky City
John Cunningham
North Seventh Street
dJeho Brown
Mies Jennie McElroy
Hickory, Pa
Joseph Kithcart
Will Fickes
Pitte
Leib
Beck
al Dy
Hill's
W. H. Hill Company
Detroit
Fish
Samuel 8
Tomlinson
Lida McAdam
Worthington
Allison Homestead
Beas Dawson
Misa Grace Dawson
C.J. Culp
Princeton Theological Seminary
C. Gill
North Fourth Street
Samuel R. Batton
Edwin 8. Shomlinson
William Williams
Gon
Jewett
James Blackbooro
Edna
Weber-Blackburn
Charles T. Mande
Bureau Passenger Transportation
Quartermaster’s Department
Department of the Lakes
Mr. Mandel
U. VT. Mission School
William L. Mansfeld
Dorris Sfseldeh
Dock Streets
Odd Fellows
J. Reager
Thomas Peppere
Fred Hazier
B. Paul
D. W. Bell
B. K. Kennedy
Henry Fallen
Holy Name Church
Father Hardy
B A. Fallen
John Marwell
Michael
Henry
Hugh Fallen
Gregory
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