Roundup of winter fare notes and local sights
A dense column of fragmented notes details weather, street life, and merchants in a small town. Mentions Allen’s for fish, Ward’s alley, St Patrick’s greens, a church sermon schedule, and local officials, with brief references to bids, a courthouse, and upcoming spring entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s
Ward's Alley
Allen’s
Chas
Darbin ‘Aul
Clark Hamilton
Firmont
Ward
F. B. Blue
Snme
Winchester
Allens
Warll’s Alley
Canet House
City finances and the 1885 municipal election in Grafton
The town's 1834 settlement figures show income and outlays for the year, with taxes projected to reach about 5700 and total resources near 7500, minus delinquent and sinking fund allocations. It argues for prudent spending, fair salaries, and rigid budgeting, then reports on a tame 1885 municipal election with Geo. W. Brown elected mayor and Alex Zeck school commissioner, amid calls for a vote recount and a correction to an ordinance about mayoral pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
F. M. Durbin
Dent
F. H
Laughlin
Armstrong
Phoebe Thomas
Texter
Geo. W. Brown
Alex. Zeck
Messrs
Dno
Flanagan
T. Long
W.R. D. Dent
Stout
T. H. Long
John Flanagan
RD. Dent
James Ho Love
Thomas Nozum
James Patton
Schoot
CosanTssios
Martin
Gravrox
W. Va
Marely
Grafton
Geterigargs
W. R. D. Dent
H. Stoer
Postmaster Kunst Takes Heart Over Commission Term
Postmaster Kunst shows cautious optimism as officials discuss tenure law. Hugh Sterling's January 16 1857 commission and C E B Scotts nearly matching dates suggest no immediate replacements at the Wheeling Custom House amid White House talks with President Clery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Sterling
Woolsang_Frame
Damen
Cleryland
Woods
Frane
Senate
Sterling
Wheeling
C. EB. Scott
Custom House
County Institute Debates County School Grading Plan
7M County Superintendent Kitanille outlines a teacher institute plan to grade county schools with a central committee led by the superintendent. The committee failed to deliver a concrete grading system, prompting calls for a stronger, broader approach and accountability from educators. The report notes related lectures and civic notices from Cincinnati Enquirer and local incidents including threats, a bombing accident, and a political fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enron Baave
Tuslor
Viere
Watson
Stephen Poe
Samuel Ayer
Taylor
White Day Whispers and School News in Monongalia Port
A fragmentary notice lists names for local offices including George WV Brown and Alexander Zeck for school commissioner, with council candidates and a ticket featuring Lewis Haymond. Reports say area schools closed for breaks, noting the Glade and Dean schools and a Rough and Ready tear up. A violent dispute in Marion County involved a wagon whip and shovel injuring a father and son, prompting local chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. WV. Brown
Alexander Zeck
James H. Stont
T. H. Long
Duhe Flanagan
Lewis Haymond
Glade
M. 2. Thomas
Thareelay
Miss Gris
Bainbridge
Amer C. Johnson
Clinton
Monongalia
Marion Feounty
Rover
Resignation Accepted From Grafton and Greenbrier President
William M. Clements tendered his resignation as President of the Grafton and Greenbrier Railroad Company effective April 1, 1884 and the Board of Directors accepted it with deep regret praising his ability integrity and fidelity. Directors express confidence in his valuable services to the company and notify the community through which the road passes join in deprecating the circumstances prompting his move to other fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor
West Virginia Murder Case and County News
A West Virginian murder case unfolds with Jarrett and Molton charged with poisoning a husband. evidence shows a blunt force in a child’s testimony. The piece also covers Adjutant General appointment for Wood, a reorganized West Virginia Freeman paper, post office letters, local accidents, a Burmese performer tour, and railway leadership changes in Grafton and Parkersburg areas.
Irregular Patent Medicine Notices and Local Dissolutions
A compilation of testimonials and ads for Brown's Iron Bitters Aromamine and similar remedies, plus a corporate dissolution notice for Batson and Miller, with price claims and medical claims from various named individuals and locales. The text mentions Rev. Clergy endorsements, dyspepsia cures, kidney disease claims, and a partial dissolution notice for Equality Mills at Fetterman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batson and Miller
Batson
Equality Mills
Fetterman
Tsase Evans
AML
Batson & Miller
Charles B. Butson
Cass
Barsox
Davie S. Millen
Higher Grade Browne and Gold Wallpaper Advert
An old newspaper ad touts Higher Grade Browne and Gold wallpaper for walls and rooms including parlors halls churches hotels and public halls. Also promotes Bucklaw’s Arnica Salve for cuts bruises and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee at 20 cents a box. Sold by A Grant and A W Limpscomb Gratton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Bucklaw
Fred. A. Grant
End of Bone Scraping and Pile Cures Advertised
An OCR fragment shows medical claims for Electric Bitters and Buckley’s Arnica Salve curing leg pain after bone scraping and amputation avoidance. It touts Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment for piles and mentions Brown's Iron Bitters for stomach trouble. Advertisements include local suppliers and testimonials from Mrs. F G Wells of Harford Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haring
Bucken
JA. Grant
Williams
Dr. Willame
Cuxvetasn
F. G. Wells
Atlantic Street
Harford
Conn
Brown
Frasier's Root Bitters and Shilohs Catarrh Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Frasier’s Root Bitters for liver and bowel health, nervous system support, and blood cleansing, sold by druggists at $1.00 per bottle. It also mentions Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy including a Susal Injector offer and pharmacist named Lipscomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Ak! Lipscom
Startling discovery boosts cures for longstanding bronchitis
Mr Wim Johnson of Huron says his wife suffered years with bronchitis until Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds gave permanent relief. Trial bottles available at J A Grants Drug Store and large sizes cost $1.00. Also notes the finest stock for ladies misses and children on display in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Shaw
Haworths
Hiberni
Grafton
Brinkman's
Brinkman
John Doak
North Bend
Tyler
Corrax
T Nomina
Dunnington
Sentine
Cuainax
Cuainaax
Easu
Wim. Johnson
Huron
Oak
Echos
J. A. Grant’s
Cough Remedies and Patent Medicines Advertisements
Advertisements tout Dr Frazier throat and lung balsain as a sure cure for coughs colds and sore throat priced at 50 cents a bottle. DuLac Swiss Balm offered for chills and lung complaints priced 25 and 75 cents. Acker's Blood Elixir claimed to cleanse the blood. Lipscomb and Allen promote various tonics and remedies with calls to purchase quickly and beware delays.
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Pake
Sanday -Witt
Marter
Allen’s. Wis
Clements
Notre
May Piel
Epterprs Canty
Dixon
Teis
Abel Warder
P.J. Rowan
Baltimore
Warder
University of Maryland
Dr. Rowan
Rome
College of Physicians Aint Surgeons
The
Presbyterian Church
Baptist
Braxton
Calhoun
Clay
McDowell
Tucker
Wyoming
Mary Nichols
Frank, Fleming
Fairmont
Gratton
John King
St. John Street
West Virgina
Mssng
Marion County Grand Jury
Xitting
Clarksburg
B. L. Love
Eglon
Preston County
Harrison County
John H. Holt
Marshall
Aite
Ft Caves Ding
City Finances
GW. Brown
Wom
Marlonee
Fou
Axid Reliable Sentinel
Flannagan
Y Sentinel
Postmaster Kunst
Kitanille
San Ah-brah
Crowders
Evry
East India
Cincinnati Enquirer
M. E
Pt. Pleasant
Arch Stalnaker
Beverly
Randolph County
James Mayers
Stalnaker
Deranven
James H. Stout
Democratia
Beak
Bayles
Larrele
Boyles
Kilfin
Ashstoft
White Day
Marentana
Fort Smbole
Jarrett
Moliun
Devrett
Slarrett
Sail
Tina
Papa
Molton
Jay
Wood
Ned Wood
West Virginia Freeman
M. Walters
WW. M
Weekly
Ike Johnson
Mra. Catharine Bennett
Walter Colmore
W. W. Scott Grimes
John P. How
Pat. O’malin
Townsend
Clark Waters
J. Wesley Webb
Charlie Butler
Patrick Cobitt
John Carr
Alfred Elliott
H. Goodwin
H. Goodwin, Mrs. 8. B. Mason
Susan Montgomery
Honah Mathew
M. McNamara
J. W. Robinson
Sarget Williams
C.F. Roxst
P.M
Cairo
Fensmithr
Grant Nelson
Josephus Rowland
San Ab-brab
America
Orient
Tod
San Abebrah
W. M. Clements
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
David I. Lee
Lee
M. Clements
George M. Whitescarver
Grafton and Greenbrier B. A
Whce
Iran
B. A
As. McGarth
Fort Stevenson
Dakota
Offes
New Bern
N. C
Whitney
Hingham, Wis
J. E. Standiford
Upper Falls
Baltimore Co. Md
Powell
Brown Chemical Co
Baltimore, Md
Shiloh’s
A. R. Lipscomb
H. Waram
J .Wondbury
N. J
A. R. Lips
James A. Grant
Asker
Dr. Kline
Gre Furve
Eden
Kling
Aroh Él
Philadelphia
Liege
Aromantia
Elaine
A. Ne Limpacoub
Dgiggist
Aroranon
A. Rolfpacomts
Deupgter
Saamdine
DuLic
Zeck
Hay
Childress
Niemens Auilh
A.M Lipscomb
Roggist
A. R. Lipscoth
J. Ag Grant
Acker
S.L. Allen
DuLac
Walt
Limscomb
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