Great Fight for American Industries Goes Bravely On
Campaign rhetoric dominates this period piece with figures like Secretary Bayard and Dennis Kearney rallying for Harrison while Grover Cleveland faces Democratic defections. It notes McKinley stumping for Boothman, Indiana Fair Election League activity, and local political shifts in New York, South Carolina, and Ohio amid tariff debates and pledges to protect American industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Reed
Maine
Col. Cooper
Bill Scott
Grover
Cleveland
Harrison
John B. Hale
Missouri
Dennis Kearney
Colden
Erie County
New York
Morton
Louisville
T. R. Bailey
Enon
Protection
South Carolina
Hill
David
Indiana Fair Election League
Indiana
John L. de Peyster
Tivoli
N. Y
Richmond
Grant
Neal Dow
Governor Hill
Great Britain
United States
Republican Party
Charleston
Richard Guenther
Wisconsin
Bismark
Turner Hall
Cincinnati
Evans
Culeveland
George W. Houk
Congress
Russ
Houk
William H. Gale
Lima
Gale
Cambridge City
Ind
Samuel Watson
Albert A. Carlton
The
Knights of Labor
Williamsburg Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Williamsburg hosts visitors from Felicity Winchester and Ironton while local figures like William Britton gain professional milestones. Dr G I Hines returns from a wedding trip and a Presbyterian church concert features Amy Peak and David Swing Jr among others. The Williamsburg Lecture Course opens with James A Green and Col George W Bain is slated for November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Swope
Ironton
John Lewis
Westerfield
Greenville
Williamsburg
B. N. Stockton
William Britton
Cincinnati
Mr. Britton
Bride
Isabella Lytle
Alfaretta Brown
Little Daughter
Summitt
D. Mount
E. C. Ellis
Anthony Phol, Jr
The
Presbyterian Church
Amy Peak
Newport
David Swing, Jr
Dayton
Heidrick
Dosia Smith
Charles Hoffman
James A. Green
Green
Washington City
le Boutillier
Estelle M. Norris
George W. Bain
Kentucky
Harrison and Morton pole raised in Blanchester area
Local coverage notes political endorsements with Democrats denouncing Cleveland and backing Harrison and tariffs. Also mentions Isaac Long and daughter Pearl with Annie Wiles visiting Cincinnati exposition. Includes community events at Amos Foote birthday, Rev Johnson services, school departments, and Sorghum Manufacturing Company ceasing operations after month run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Morton Pole
Blanchester
Cleveland
Isaac Long
Pearl
Annie Wiles
Cincinnati
Rev. Johnson
C. U
G. B. Wiles
Mary Mitchell
Owensville
Sorghum Manufacturing Company
Local Notes From Lindale And Vicinity
J R Hill moved to Adams county after selling his mill interest to David Denham. The Bunner family moved into Jeffries’ house. A A Trover and Albert Vail visited last Sunday. Albert Wheeler stays awhile. W C Coombs named assistant fish and game warden. Rhoda Spurling of Delaware Ohio visiting sister Mrs Burridge recovering from lumbago. Daisy Kilgore suffers inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs S A Johnson visiting Cincinnati. Maurice Denham and Emma Hare teaching Mt Pisgah School Afton. Maggie Rice returns from Cincinnati Exposition. Clara Howe visiting relatives at Chile. Rachel Brown returned to Celina after visiting Mr. and Mrs. S Colvin. R D Lytle of Stonelick visited parents. William Day of Linwood spending a few days here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindale
J. R. Hill
Adams County
David Denham
Curtis Bunner
Mr. Jeffries
A. A. Trover
Albert Vail
Albert Wheeler
W.C. Coombs
Rhoda Spurling
Delaware
J. B. Burridge
Daisy Kilgore
8. A. Johnson
Cincinnati
Maurice Denham
Emma Hare
Mt. Pisgah School
Afton
Maggie Rice
Clara Howe
Chile
Rachel Brown
Celina
8. Colvin
R. D. Lytle
Stonelick
William Day
Linwood
Political scheming for ticket positions and a tonic’s promotion
A fragment suggests candidates rely on allies to win top spots while Electric Bitters is touted as a remedy for kidneys liver and stomach. It claims endorsements and a guaranteed safe investment, offered at local drug stores W. R. Walker and J. B. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lectric
W. R. Walker
Atavia
J. B. Walker
Willameburg
Loveland’s New City Hall Corner Stone Ceremony
Loveland prepares for the corner stone laying of its new town hall on October 18. Grand Master S. Stacker Williams presides with Grand Lodge officers and Emery Lodge, Love land, in a holiday procession. Judge James B. Swing of Batavia will deliver the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con. W. Gatch
Commercial Gazette
Loveland
John O’banion
Thomas Jefferson
Joseph Carrington
Carrington
Benjamin Butterworth
Butterworth
William Ramsey
Paxton
Little Miami
John H. Law
Clermont County
Clermont
Hamilton
Warren
M. Rumbaugh
Frank Whitley
Springfield
Stacker Williams
Grand Lodge
Emery Lodge
Midnight Murder at Quiet Valley City Disclosed
A dead body rises from the muddy Ohio waters near F. F. Talley’s coal landing on October 9. Officials led by Coroner J W Mott and Dr A C Norris held an inquest. Richard Lemuel Bowser, a Texas tender on the steamer St Lawrence, is identified. He had left Loretta Houston after an social outing on October 1 and was found with fatal skull fractures. no culprit found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Talley
J. W. Mott
Laurel
A. C. Norris
T. P. White
Richard Lemuel Bowser
Texas
St. Lawrence
Richmond
Virginia
Loretta Houston
Matt
Norris
Disorder in Pierce as mob targets hermit and fires barn
In Nine Mile Pierce township residents report a mob attacked John Wahl near his cabin and damaged his property. Later a postmaster’s stable near Holderfield’s home burned despite alarm. No arrests have been made and fear of further trouble grows amid divided public opinion on guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nine Mile
Pierce Township
John Wahl
Hirschback
Wahl
Billy Holderfield
Local Social News From Perin's Mills Area
Misses Cora and Dora Shumard spent part of last week visiting friends in Newport Kentucky and Cincinnati. Miss Alicia Armstrong has returned from an extended visit through Kansas and Illinois. Mrs John Teal and son Master Bert visited relatives in Cincinnati last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perin’s Mills
Cora
Dora Shumard
Newport
Cincinnati
Alicia Armstrong
Kansas
Illinois
John Teal
Bert
Local Notes from Carthage Missouri
Messrs Journey and Shepherd of Carthage bought Poland China hogs from C. W. Harlow. Mrs Kate Dennis is ill at W H Ireton's. J K Boyd is building a new barn. J H Rowan and wife returned from Illinois. Mrs R's sister will spend the winter here. The mail routes now run four trips weekly with three for mail and one for the female.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journey and Shepherd
Carthage
Missouri
C. W. Harlow
Kate Dennis
W. H. Ireton
S. J. K. Boyd
J. H. Rowan
Illinois
Local Notes on Trades and Plans in Guinea City
Guinea City reports Guinea City S Potts and Co have produced 1000 gallons of sorghum molasses. George McMinnis and Charles Apgar consider a Texas winter trip. Our baseball club challenges New Tonnsvilles to two games next Saturday at Latters ground. J H Millson stays in Queen City with his brother. John Hutchinson of Mason greeted friends here last Sunday.
Postoffice Robbery in Loveland Nets $160
Early risers in Loveland found the postoffice door open and the vault blown from its fastenings. The thiefs took $130 cash, $30 in stamps and notes, leaving $40 cash and a $15 cash drawer untouched. Postoffice Inspector A R Holmes investigated but no suspects were obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Postoffice
Jimmy
Gophers
A. R. Holmes
Commercial Gazette
Town News Roundup From Camp Dennison To Milford
Town reports no vacant houses despite new buildings. Mrs McFarland and children will stay with her mother Mrs Sawyer for winter. Mr McFarland keeps his sewing machine store in Dayton VA. Rain kept crowd away from Republican meeting at Camp Dennison last Thursday. Sallie Scott returns to school after typhoid illness. L M railroad timetable shifted start time to 9 25 on Sundays. Al Iven returns from Colorado visit. Rev J L Glascock’s baby girl injured finger in door incident. Oyster supper for Ladies Aid Society at G A RK Hall this Thursday evening. Milford Manufacturing Company meets to promote the Victoria sweeper. Town Hall remains needed. no suitable site yet found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McFarland
M. Sawyer
McFarland
Dayton
Camp Dennison
Sallie Scott
L. M
al Iven
Colorado
J. L. Glascock
G. A. RK
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Milford Manufacturing Company
Victoria
Welcome for new M. E. minister and family in village
The community gave a warm reception to Rev. Fulton and his family at the parsonage last Monday evening. Supt. F. M. Robinson delivered a welcome address and Rev. Fulton responded. The reopening of the M. E. church at Williamsville drew a crowded house and three accessions by letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
F. M. Robinson
Fulton
John Miley
James Hicks
Mamie Doane
Elmer Hulick
Batavia
J. H. Hopkins
Bessie Smith
John Edwards
Chicago
Maxfield
Indianapolis
Williamsville
Adolph Hesse
Col
M. H. Fitch
Pueblo
Colorado
Susie
Lena Penn
Jennie Staten
Charles Hopkins
Mamie
Queen City
Eva Kirgan
Fannie West
Dayton
Hugh West
E. G. Penn
Peter Grob
Our Village
F. M. Edwards
Benj. Frazee
Thompson
Wilmington
Mina Robb
W. Robb
Clyde Icenbarger
Earhart on trial for fraud in Cincinnati
G W Earhart of Earhart & Brooks Mt Crab Ohio faced a false pretenses charge in Cincinnati before Squire Bright. The warrant alleges he obtained $403 in goods from Louis Stix & Co claiming the firm was worth $2400 unincumbered. A balance of $118.07 remained unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Earhart
Local Salve Ad Promises Quick Skin Cure
An advertisement touts the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund. Priced 95 cents per box and sold by W. R. Walker in Batavia and J. B. Woer in Wilhamebury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. RK. Walker
Public cattle sale at Hillsboro Fair Grounds October 31 1888
The undersigned offer about thirty head of Short-Horn cattle at public sale on the Hillsboro Fair Grounds on Wednesday October 31 1888. Cows Helfers and Bull Calves will be sold with named cattle families represented. Sale starts at 1 PM with catalogues available after October 12. R R West Dallas Ohio and H H Redkey Sugartree Ridge Ohio listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Ohio
Sharon
R. R. West
Dallas
J W Jordan Marble and Granite Worker of Williamsburg
Reliable and satisfactory is the verdict on J W Jordan who crafts and installs monuments headstones tablets and cemetery lettering in Williamsburg Ohio He offers to call on prospective customers after receiving a postal card and show samples at residence with prices claimed as low as any Southern Ohio dealer Aug 1 to Aug 18 timeframe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jordan
Williamsburg
Ohio
Second Tate Township Teachers Reading Circle Meets October 27
The second meeting of the Tate Township Teachers Reading Circle is set for Saturday October 27 at the Bethel school building. All teachers and education lovers are invited to join and study the C. T. R. C. course. Impart knowledge and gain power. Signed W Strickland president and Anna Porter secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Township
Bethel
W.&. Strickland
Anna Porter
Consumption Cured Recipe Sent Free By Mail
An elderly physician claims a simple vegetable remedy can cure consumption and other lung issues plus nervous debility. He offers to mail the recipe in German French or English with directions to anyone requesting it and citing this paper. W P Noyes of Rochester New York provides contact in Power’s Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
W. Pa
Noyes
Power's Block
Rochester
N.Y
Local Notices and Social News Highlights
Annie York on sick list and Thomas Terhune back in Indiana. Charles C. Trump at Lebanon school. Dr Frease and wife on protracted Northern Ohio visit. Locals toured Centennial. A. Wall visits daughter Lizzie Crane in Eminence Kentucky. Maud Trump home from Indiana trip. Flanner and Lush schools progressing. Behymer couple marked 58 years married. John Geppert wed Kate Mason in Blairville and attended National G A R Commander events in Cincinnati. Rev Fulton preached well at new church. John Cross sold 5000 bushels peach crop and travels south fishing until April. Lida Mattox and Ida Bragdon visit Rushville Kingstown Fairland. Marcellus Smith loses horse to lockjaw valued at 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie York
Thomas Terhune
Indiana
Charles C. Trump
Lebanon
Frease
Ohio
Lizzie Crane
Eminence
John
Martha Behymer
J. M. Behymer
J. H. Short
J. P
Blairville
John Geppert
Kate May Mason
Heuck's
Opera House
Cincinnati
Fulton
John Cross
Lida Mattox
Ida Bragdon
Rushville
Kingstown
Fairland
Ind
Marcellus Smith
One Hundred Dollar Reward for Catarrh Cure Claim
Advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh that Hall’s Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It cites testimonials from Toledo merchants and bankers endorsing J. Cheney & Co. and notes the product is taken internally and sold by druggists at six cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cheney & CO
Propa
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Weat & Truax
H. van Housen
Toledo National Bank
Hall
al Druggiate
School design reports for sale with samples and price
The office advertises latest design reports for district and high schools. Send for sample and price list to obtain available designs and costs.
Local News Briefs From New Boston Marathon And Surrounding Areas
Frank Thiery opens a blacksmith shop in New Boston while Anson Wilson and family return from Findlay. Billy Hartman and Cary Hartman plan a Marathon general store. Several locals visit the Centennial and Cincinnati. John Neuifer and Sailie Will wed at noon on Wednesday October 10, then depart for a wedding trip to New York and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moutere
Frank Thiery
New Boston
Anson Wilson
Findlay
Billy
Cary Hartman
Marathon
Lou Goff
Clasies Nichols
Lena
L. A. Martin
Lee Williams
Laura Whitaker
Mollie Kyle
Cincinnati
Lewis McKibben
Peter Dougaman
John G. Neuifer
Sailie Will
Weaver
New York City
Washington D. C
Minnie Wainwright
H. P. Ferris
Dudley Day
St. Louis
T. V. Day
Local Visitors and Narrow Well Accident Report
Lloyd Terwillegar and sister Ella return home from Champaign Illinois. Mrs Jordan visited sister Mrs William Hawkins in New Richmond last week. W Dillon moved to Lindale into Rev Hill’s former house. Dr Nesbitt of Springfield and George Horn visited at Nesbitt’s and home. Mrs Pinkham made a flying visit Wednesday. B Figgins narrowly escaped after a rock fell from a workman’s hands above the public well. he suffered bruises in the close call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Terwillegar
Ella
Champaign
Illinois
Jordan
William Hawkins
New Richmond
W. Dillon
Lindale
Rev. Hill
Dr. Nesbitt
Springfield
W. Nesbitt
George Horn
Pinkham
B. Figgins
Mr. Figgins
Miamiville Socials And Local Moves Highlight Town News
A social party is announced for the 19th at Leever's Hall with another gathering at Sehoo Hall Camp Dennison the same evening. The Belts family from Newtonsville has moved to town. C E Gill moves to Selma Ohio. Fred Groves loses a valuable horse to a freight engine on the 13th. Minamiville Cornet Band to play at the Republican rally Camp Dennison on the 25th. E Stump attends Democratic rally Shelbyville Indiana on the 11th. Fred Groves builds a fine dwelling for L Varley. W S Newton brick mason working at J A Buxton's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leever’s Hall
Sehoo Hall
Camp Dennison
Samuel Belts
Newtonsville
C. E. Gill
Selma
E. Stump
Shelbyville
Ind
Fred Groves
L. Varley
W.S. Newton
J. A. Buxton
Local Social News Highlights From Hillsboro Visits
Mrs. Charles Collins and son of Hillsboro visit William Metzgar’s family. Mr. and Mrs. B C Fewell travel to Decatur Illinois to visit their daughter. Miss Lizzie Reed enjoyed a city visit. Frank Grossheim and wife John Hendricks wife and son and William Myers from Cincinnati spent Sunday with Captain Burke’s family. Ella Rutherford of Cincinnati suffers eye pain from a needle injury. Mrs. Rh A Reed returns from New Paris after her mother Mrs. Harris fell ill fatally. Wesley Trees born to Mr. and Mrs. L D Kennedy on Sunday evening in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Collins
Hillsboro
William Metzgar
B. ¢. Fewell
Decatur
Illinois
Lizzie Reed
Frank Grossheim
John Hendricks
William Myers
Cincinnati
Captain Burke
Ella Rutherford
Rh. A. Reed
New Paris
Mary Harris
Wesley Trees
Kansas
Marriage of Miss Katie Mason and Mr John Geppert in Blairville
In New Palestine the leading society event was the marriage of Miss Katie Mason and Mr John Geppert of Blairville. More than a hundred guests attended as the New Palestine string band played and Hon G A Cavanaugh presided. The couple began housekeeping with friends’ good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City
A.B. Gaskins
Wesly Nash
Washington
Katie Mason
John Geppert
Blairville
New Palestine String Band
G. A. Cavanaugh
Bes
Local business and residence plans amid regional moves
H Anderson plans a fine residence on Matin street as F Hathway, school principal, settles on John’s property. Flour mills run on schedule after improvements. Rev Laird and Lee Gorman relocate to parsonage and Newland property respectively. Rumor hints a new business house next month. W H Hartman to move to Blanchester with legal career promising. Judge Shields and wife head to Colorado. Miss Molly Hawkins visits Locust Grove farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Anderson
F. Hathway
the John's
Matin Street
Laird
M. FE
Lee Gorman
Newland
W.H. Hartman
Blanchester
Judge Shields
Colorado
Molly Hawkins
New Richmond
Locust Grove Farm
Free Trial Bottles Spark Boom at Batavia and Williamsburg Stores
General revival of trade noted as W. R. Newt Store Batavia and J. B. Walker's Williamsburg boost sales by offering free trial bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption coughs colds and croup. Large bottles $1. Cures promised with satisfaction warranty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Aewt
Batavia
J. BR. Walker's
Williamsburg
Dr. King
Col i. Croup
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Bayard
Major McKinley
Williams
Boothman
McKinley
General Alger
Boston
Michigan
Scott Ray
Kate Ort
Josie Dixon
Felicity
Charles McNutt
John Hopkins
Winchester
Ness
West Woodville
New City Hall
Pierce
Blowville
Guinea City
Milford
Amelia
Bucklen
Reading Circle
Locust Corner
Gosden
Miamiville
New
Sunny South
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