Washington Letter on Congress and Cabinet Prospects
The regular Washington correspondent notes a Congress near end of session likely to do little and warns an extra session may be needed to pass revenue reform. It discusses General Harrison’s possible March call, Swaim pardon hopes, and library and Weather Bureau funding as issues in play.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Treasury
Republican Party
Harrison
Swaim
Voorhees
Montgomery
Butterworth
Grosvenor
Gen. Swaim
Congressional Library
Casey
Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Signal Service
Geological Survey
Maj
McKinley
Sherman
Feeding He Doves Poem Fragment
A dated poem fragment describes Susette feeding doves on dewy grass. The speaker praises the doves and Susette, noting their dainty, pristine plumage and Susette’s inviting voice as the birds respond with graceful flight and bright eyes.
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Susette
Democratic reform clubs grow nationwide supports for Democrats
The Clermont Courier notes reform clubs forming across the country to mobilize Democratic support. It criticizes Republicans for lacking similar clubs and highlights commentary on electoral votes, pensions, and proposed bills in the state and Congress.
Olive Branch Local Notes From Felicity Area
Olive Branch column reports travel and family visits including Frank Fishback at home for winter and Miss Gussie Curry's visit to Mrs. Ludlow in Glen Este. Protracted Baptist meetings led by Rev. Powell and plans for a ladies aid fair. Community tidbits cover a taffy club, coal delivery, Poland China sale, and upcoming staging school at the M E church.
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Frank Fishback
Columbus
Gussie Curry
Ludlow
Glen Este
A.M. Jeffries
M. Jamieson
Batavia
The
Baptist
Powell
Ladies Aid Society
George DeGarmo
Lindale
Carrie Beagle
DeGarmo
God
J. P. Curry
Lanam
Felicity
T. J. Cazel
Covington
Kentucky
Electric Bitters touted as cure-all medicine
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for liver and kidney diseases, skin issues, malaria, headaches, constipation, and indigestion. It promises a full refund if not satisfied and sells bottles for 60 cents at local druggists.
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Korotre
Kentire
J. Bh
Memorial notice for Kate Florence Buvinger of Batavia
Kate Florence Buvinger of Cincinnati born May 26 1851 died January 11 1889 in Batavia Ohio age 37 38 married October 7 1873 to M Jamies son. She taught school from age fifteen devoted wife mother neighbor church leader in Presbyterian church at Batavia and organizer of the women’s furnishing society. Buried from the family home with sermon by Rev J A Straus as citizens attended to pay respects.
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Kate Florence Buvinger
Cincinnati
Batavia
Ohio
M. Jamies
Presbyterian Church of
Presbyterian Ladies Furnishing Society
J. A. Straus
The
Presbyterian Church
Multiple Deaths and Funerals Reported in New Richmond Area
Obituaries from New Richmond and nearby towns note deaths from consumption inflamation and other illnesses. Subjects include Mrs Peter Wilson John Beckler Mrs Ashburn Judge Ashburn John Young Mrs Huling Lucinda Robinson Mrs J W Robinson and David Summers with details on burial places and ages.
Local Notes From Our Village In Kentucky Ohio and Cincinnati
John Miller of Cincinnati spent Sunday with Miss Fannie Robinson. Susie A. Hall returns home from Lebanon after two successful terms. Rev. Reade conducts meetings at the Baptist church and Union Chapel. Joseph Day of Ludlow Ky visited. Cliff Hulick and Miss Trillie Griffis called on Mayme Robinson. Mr and Mrs J Hopkins and James Hulick of Batavia called last Monday. Frank Hitch shipped hogs over the C G and P lines recently. Master Hary Cole celebrated his fifth birthday with friends. Amelia Building and Loan Assoc adds shares at meetings. Charles G Hall teaches many pupils music. Bert Atwood and Bert Cundiff study telegraphy. Mrs Nelson Judd visits her mother at Butler Ky. Rev Thomas Tone of Locust Corner preached at the M B church last Sunday.
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John Miller
Cincinnati
Fannie Robinson
Susie A. Hall
Lebanon
Reade
The
Baptist Church
Joseph Day
Ludlow
Our Village
Cliff Hulick
Trillie Griffis
Mayme Robinson
G. W. Fulton
Union Chapel
Nelson Judd
Butler
Kentucky
Thomas Tone
Locust Corner
M. B. Charch
Sanday
Dentistry at Boston and Milford by Dr HoH Robinson
Dr HoH Robinson, popular dentist, will alternate weeks between Milford and Boston. This month he is in Boston from the 6th to 16th and from the 25th to the 30th, with the rest at Milford. Call for appointments.
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Boston
Milford
Hoh. Robinson
Protracted Baywood Meeting Ends as Neighbors Mourn and Marry
Baywood reports a closing of a protracted meeting last Thursday night. Two funerals occurred since the previous note, the death of Homer Zimmerman and the infant daughter of William Cordery. Diphtheria and hooping cough remain in the area. Two recent marriages joined Oscar Clark to Miss Ella Sprague and George Wood to Miss Effie Tribble. Visitors include Lizzie Hollister at William Demeris' home and John McCann at Mrs E Sprague's.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promotes Mercury Free Cure
An old advertisement warns against mercury in remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney Co. Toledo Ohio, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Local notes mention social visits and a church meeting continuing through the week.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Fey
Old physician offers free remedy recipe for lung and nervous ailments
A retired doctor, after testing a vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis and nervous disorders, promises to mail a free recipe in German French or English with instructions. Interested readers are asked to send a stamp and address this newspaper to W. A. Noyers at 149 Power's Block Rochester NY.
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East India
W. A. Noyers
Power
Sickness Widespread In Town Families Reported
Considerable sickness is reported among the children with cases noted in the families of Ham Windsor H D Leeds E C Lindsey Josiah Parker John Floro and Orin Kilgore. John Young formerly of this place died in New Richmond and was brought back for burial Saturday. William Carter and wife of Brown County visited relatives here last week. Byron Dolen plans to build an addition to his father’s house and will begin housekeeping with his bride. A lyceum is held weekly at Fairview school house with the women’s suffrage question discussed and decided against the ladies. The Baptist church held its regular quarterly meeting last Saturday.
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Ham Windsor
H. D. Leeds
E. C. Lindsey
Josiah Parker
John Floro
Orin Kilgore
John Young
New Richmond
William Carter
Brown County
Byron Dolen
Fairview School
The
Baptist Church
Protracted Meeting Draws Large Crowds in Point Pleasant
In Point Pleasant Rev. Palmer conducts a lengthy revival with Moonlight nights and earnest sermons. Franks Armacost nears completion on a new house. Mrs. E. E. Idler of Columbia spent New Years at Abraham Bushman’s home. Several locals and visitors from Felicity Cincinnati and Indiana enjoy weekend visits and family care.
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Point Pleasant
Palmer
Frank Armacost
E. E. Idler
Columbia
Abraham Bushman
Walter Miller
Cary
Felicity
Stormy Weather Disrupts Fences Travel and Local News
The region suffered a hard wind last Wednesday damaging fences in the neighborhood. Cincinnati resident John Little Jr. visits tenant George Cook on Sundays. Charley Corbin and bride arrived from their wedding tour but stormy weather kept them indoors. Minnie McKay of Amelia visited T A Pinkham and wife. The Ohio pike is in poor condition due to lack of repairs. A revival series continues at Bantam Presbyterian church. John Kincaid bought William Adams property and Adams moved to Cincinnati. Delmer McNair, grandson of William Hendrixson, is very ill with diphtheria at his home.
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Hulington
John Little Jr
Cincinnati
George Cook
Charley Corbin
Minnie McKay
Amelia
T. A. Pinkham
Ohio
Pikes
Bantam Presbyterian Church
John Kincaid
William Adams
Delmer McNair
William Hendrixon
McKay's Poker Bet Foretold Hood Fight at Atlanta
Col McKay claimed Hood's prowess after recounting a $2000 poker bet he saw Hood lose in San Antonio before the war. Palmer notes Hood's fighter reputation as Confederate forces prepared to defend Atlanta, with Davis division and Hooker’s troops nearby.
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Atlanta
Peach Tree Creek
Davis
Johnson
J. B. Hood
Col. McKay
Hood
McKay
General
San Antonio
Tex
Gen. Thomas
Hooker
John M. Palmer
Springheld Register
London Berlin Exchange Sells Unneeded Wedding Gifts
A London Berlin financial note cites an exchange for disposing of surplus wedding presents including wine coolers and sardine box items. A Calcutta woman with a four solid bedstead set will save time previously wasted storing items, per the Philadelphia News.
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London
Berlin
Calcutta
Man —Phiadelphia News
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Wilmington
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National Review
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Eed
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M. Purkiser; Thence By Lands of Said Purkiser
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Imilfoud
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