COUNTY OFFICERS AND COURT NOTES SUMMARY
The Grafton Eagle lists county officers and court officers including Sup t free seneees and Me Floyd Waller. It notes court sessions and terms scheduled for November and April, with judges Crafton and Chambers among others, and outlines municipal officers such as aldermen treasurers collectors and weighmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sepa Shebimn
Jeuz Jenkins
Floyd Waller
We Bartlett
Commiesianets
Jakiw
Henry
Memranel
Wilitant
Waikeina
Manvenae
Mazel
Comaey Court
Jee Somites
Tavary
Tek Mines
Church Notices and Meetings From Local Parishes
A faded column lists church activities and religious society meetings including Sabbath services at various churches. It notes prayer services, Sunday and Wednesday schedules, catechism and Sunday school sessions, and notices for Rev. F. P. Robertson and Father Kellener. Also mentioned are Masonic and various fraternal lodge gatherings, with locations in Brinswan, Grafton, and local blocks, plus monthly society meetings and auxiliary events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe Caureh—Rey
Elees Avery Sabbath
Ath Aehool
Mead
Wil
Charek
Exper Sabiath
Wedngstar Evenine
Emthuran Chaech Peaser Nee Rey
Gen
S. Boe
Tote Terches Avery
Eqa
Sanhach School
Fray
Geagig
Avery Wertteeday
Papttat Chareh
F. P. Robertson
Maen
Fevleey
Smbhata
Ats
Eng
Svemiaz
Aghatny
Kellener
Testor
Serviers
Satsbratig
Sebawil
Grafton
Theie
Brinswan
Bork
Byurs
Pit
Serruys
Spratt
Tae
Hecbmens
Secretar
Dr Braddee and the Mount Etna herb tale in old America
A tangling 1840s tale centers on Hannah Braddee of Uniontown and the infamous Dr Braddee the robber. The piece recounts his rise, forged cures, and a Baltimore order for a Mount Etna herb, with connections to a mail coach era and Mrs Braddee’s trials in Pittsburg and Uniontown as the couple’s fortunes failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wii
Dr Ddeas
Hannah Braddee
Joseph Calling
Union -Township
Brownfield
G. W. Rutter
Baltimore
Braddil
Ameren
Mr. Butter
Mount Etna
Braddee
Mr. Rutter
Heatiee
Post Office Department
Mt Cain
Bradiee Joade
John
United States District
Stéa
Uniontown
Prishorg
Oak Grove Cemetery
Morgantown
Fayette
Protection and Free Trade in 19th Century Debate
The article traces protectionist policies from 1616 through 1842, noting severe economic distress during tariff eras and the revival of industry under protective measures. It discusses political shifts with the Whigs, Polk, and Morrison, and argues that free trade would harm American workers, urging Republican success to avert that outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirania
James K Polk
Tee
Abram
Morrison
Congress
R. Morrison
New York Free Trade
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Monster Lime Cave Found Near Dubbar Pa
A large cave called Lime Cave was discovered about three miles southeast of Dubbar Pennsylvania. Explorers report a honeycombed hill with grand cavern walls, entering at dawn and exiting at sundown after a substantial, undetermined distance. The article also mentions Cuban plantation hardships and a desire for independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubbar
Cawre
Leest
Elopements and engagements amid Chicago society
A Chicago society column notes elopements and engagements among fashionable locals. Miss Virginia Drury and Mr John Hodges of Landou Brothers’ stable are announced, while Miss Birdie Lagrange eloped with coachman Fritz Beiswanger. Honeymooning in Adrian, Michigan, and social observations on Sunday boulevard scenes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shlengo Lens
Hans Schwillager
James K. Macey
Virginia
Drury
John Hodges
Landou
Brothers’ Stable
Birdie Lagrange
Fritz
Beiswanger
Adrian
Mich
Patrick McGaffey
Michigan“avenue
Political fallout of Ohio victory shapes 1885 U S politics
The piece discusses the ripple effects of Ohio's election win on national parties and states like New York New Jersey Indiana and Cleveland. It highlights Blaine Logan and Blaine's influence with calls to support Republicans while warning about tariff impacts on labor and wages and the need for unity ahead of November and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks
Blue
Logan
James G. Blanogan
Blaine
Ligun
Autumn Scene of Golden Sunset and Nature's Beauty
An editor muses on nature's beauty as a golden sunset bathes earth and apple orchards. A young woman and editor share a moment amid a train journey, with vivid imagery of saffron, gold, and fruit, while the hungry narrator longs for the scene’s nourishment and wonders at nature's splendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaris
Seeking Thrifty Wives in New Immigrant Marriages
Immigrants seeking wives visit daily, with men from Castle Garden often well to do farmers needing practical wives. They favor thrifty, capable women who can cook and manage dairy work, not ornamental partners. American girls are praised as excellent wives and good servants. prominent figures like Tyson and Hart are noted in discussions of the marriage market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gad Uvingaml
Philadelphia
Castle Garlen
Abromt
Six-Fingered People and a Fragmented Legacy in Leesburg
A Leesburg Georgia tale describes Andrew Reed and six-fingered family members. The piece recounts enslaved relatives of Gen Bailey, thefts to Texas, and a lineage of extra digits across generations. It mentions Andrew’s out of wedlock children and related oblique anecdotes about ancestry and superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Andrew
Reed
Gen Bailey
Florida
Texas
General Bailey
Psa
Webster County
Webster
Seanabs
I Have Been Friendly With the Government Again
The speaker recalls a youthful critique of Indian policy, redirection of blame, and a shift toward supporting the administration. A letter to President Grant is cited showing a move from hostility to peaceful relations, with hopes for a peaceful stance and no further attacks on the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misco
America
Congress
Thir Wien
Provident Sandidl
Ivan
Stunborn
Grant
Jim
Posai
United States
Liberty
Hubbbard
Tke
Republic
Nye
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Grafton Eagle
Taylor County Directory
Girewit
A.D
Asmesnor
Corporation
Mager Cine
Cee Entohih
Deak
Ek Faves
Gick
Sve EB
Fallan Corenet
Wthayars Jae Pisa Asandames T Henderekam
Bae
A. W Shaw
Wari
DE. Braddee
Pennsylvania
Rochester
Adi
Maria Halpin
Kendall
Gilbemp. H
King
Dr. King
Gilmanton
Jeseer City
New York
Strieaia
Amatuer
Amd
Kaiser Wilhete
Germany
Protection and Free Trade
Paraite
Ter
Chicago Society
S. P. McCormick
Attorney AT Law
McCormick’s
Main St. Gen
W.va
M. H. Dent
Main Street
West Virginia
Railroad St
Foot
Brishce
Lyr
Gho, W. Brown
West Va
Nist
W. RD. Dent
Comaretoner
Cnaucer
Commissioner of Accounts
Maia Steder
Grater
Westini
A. Walker
Railhead
Geafion
Dellwood Distillery
Aquali Distillers
Tyson
Hart ‘Ald
Henry Lamb
Fairfax County
Mount Vernon
Washington
France
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