Fragmentary Notice on Miracles and Time Effects
A fragmentary article notes reader impressions about miracles and time hastening events. It mentions repeated claims and unsettled interpretations, with unclear sources and vague attributions.
05 Mar 1885
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1885
Page
1
A fragmentary article notes reader impressions about miracles and time hastening events. It mentions repeated claims and unsettled interpretations, with unclear sources and vague attributions.
A PB physician and a comical exchange with a female patient led to laughter over a supposed remedy. The man’s health declined after the exchange, and the incident cost him a loyal patient as the joke backfired.
The readable text discusses high doctor fees per year and annual medical costs, noting potential savings from early care. It references amounts like 8.00 per gram and over 1000 dollars yearly, with a remark on timely action reducing sickness costs.
Fragmented text references a person named Mr Ork and a medical condition, mentioning cure by LT and a claim of death from kidney trouble. The legible bits hint at a quotation about health and authenticity but lack clear context, names, dates, or places to form a full news item.
An old style remedy advertisement touts Dr Guys oitrck and Sarsaparilla as a safe ally against wasting diseases. It claims to rebuild energy and strengthen bowels kidneys while warning against inferior patent medicines. It targets weak digestion rheumatism kidney pain and general decay with assurances of restored vitality.
A mosaic of brief items from England and the United States covers social trends like women becoming commercial wave travelers in England and Quaker families in California, plus scattered notes on crime, politics, science, and daily life. It mentions a cork factory in Washington Missouri, Maine and New Hampshire fortunes, London population growth, and peculiar domestic tales.
New York reports General Grant is somewhat more comfortable but suffering from an insidious illness. Doctors now believe he has epithelial cancer as pain and low mood threaten his strength, yet he remains determined to work on his war volume and receive nourishment when possible.
February 27 report from New York states President-elect Cleveland plans to name Bayard Manning Lamar Garland Vilas Whitney Endicott and Whit ney to key Cabinet posts with two New York selections. The reasons include regional balance personal ties and precedent with Western Democrats' silver stance influencing the choice.
President Cleveland finds the White House in good order for occupancy. The library becomes the most beautiful room with octagonal bookcases and historic volumes. Cabinet room unchanged while Jefferson and Hamilton portraits add to the renovated private office and clerical area.
John Barekel of Boyerstown died after twelve days refusing food. Driven by election related delusions he believed opponents sought to poison him and starved himself to death. Once 160 pounds, he dropped to about 70, unable to walk, endangering his life.
Petite VINCENNES Feb 28 Jacob Beard of Gibson County died in a maple sugar operation when he slipped into a boiling water kettle he was stirring. He was cooked before he could be rescued, leaving a wife and six children.
Fire in Wellsburg West Virginia destroys the National Theater after a 2:15 a.m. blaze. Insurance about 40,000, total loss over 100,000. Adjacent hotels saved by firefighters. Earlier, a morning fire decimates seven buildings on Charles Street, total loss about 15,000 with suspicions of incendiary origin and no lives lost.
A Reed dispatch reports Kassala garrison repelling a sortie with heavy losses to 28 officers and men. Wolseley orders Brackenbury to halt at Korti, while Red Sea operations push troops via Suakim. Heat and typhus afflict British troops as Cairo loses hope of relief. The Indian contingent sails from Bombay to Buakim.
In Reading Pennsylvania on a zero degree day a new Mennonite Brethren in Christ congregation held public baptisms in the icy Schuylkill River. Rev W B Musselman waded in as converts, barefoot and singing, were dunked amid floating ice. Several fainted and parishioners walked home through slush.
A telegram from the United States Supreme Court announced the decision in favor of the McArthur heirs in the Cglebrand-McArthur will case. It restores sixteen thousand acres across Highland Scioto Ross Mac Franklin and Pickaway counties to the heirs, ending decades of litigation and liquidation.
Washington reports the appropriation bills near passage as both houses push forward. The Senate has four remaining acts civil sundry, river and harbor, general deficiency, and fortifications while the House must pass only the fortifications. Military academy funding already became law.
In Reaping Pennsylvania on February 28 Lillie Anspach a two year old child of James F Anspach was fatally injured after rats attacked her in a cradle during the night. Rats bit the child on the nose ears arms and hands swelling them and were driven off with a club. Some rats were as large as a small cat.
Shanghai advices report Admiral Courbet has blockaded Ningpo and is bombarding Chinhae. Telegrams from Mandalay say Burmese forces recaptured Bhamo from China, the Chinese commander was killed.
The House Committee on Expenditures accepted the Springer Investigating Committee report by a strict party vote of 5 to 4. The committee struck out recommendations for the impeachment of Marshal Wright.
Washington reports cover Senate and House actions from February 25 to March 2. Debate on the Legislative Executive and Judicial appropriation bill, filibustering on the Mississippi River project, and discussions on courts martial. Navy and sundry civil bills advance with amendments and conference appointments.
Warrrenton Virginia reports two youths Roderick Toliver from Baltimore and Robert Parr were thrown from a sleigh into Deeprun Creek during sleighing last night. Toliver froze to death on the creek bank while Parr walked home and attended the inquest held on Toliver’s body today.
Yesterday in Franklin Precinct Morgan County Illinois, John Seymour was knocked by a moving slab in a saw mill. The force cut a deep hole in his side and nearly severed his right hand. He was taken home in precarious condition.
In Halifax on February 27 the Nova Scotia Legislature heard Mr Power propose questioning the federal Parliament's right to impose a duty on flour. A second member introduced a resolution contending that union with Canada harmed Nova Scotia and urged appealing to Imperial authorities for leave to withdraw.
The corpse of an elderly man, well dressed, was discovered in a field near Norwalk, Ohio. The body showed extensive decay from rat activity and bore only the initials I. S. K. on the hat band as identification, leaving the case shrouded in mystery.
A large house in Cosenza, capital of its province, collapsed today when a floor fell. Sixty people were inside and all suffered injuries some severe. Twenty are not expected to recover.
February 27 report from Ctra Inn states that Liston leaped into the Caio River during an insane fit and was saved from drowning by a companion who jumped after him and pulled him from the icy water.
The February sessions report Senate and House proceedings with bills passed and introduced. Key items include a conference committee on an appropriation, a penalty for ditch taxes, insurance law amendments, and a range of county and city measures in Columbus, Hamilton County, and Cincinnati.
The French journals report a duel where only one shot was to be exchanged and precedence chosen by lot. The Frenchman had first chance but missed. As the Yank raised his weapon, the other shouted Hold for I will buy your shot. After bargaining, the Frenchman paid five thousand dollars and the duel ended.
A column of miscellaneous notices reports L. J. Lemert & Sons of Dresden facing liabilities of 99,302.97 against assets of 102,961.28, along with headlines of serious burn injuries from gunpowder explosions to youths in Canton and log-transport injuries in Licking County. It notes political resignation in Mansfield, arrests for liquor license violations, and a Dayton businessman’s death. A Canton man sues for 15,000 for injuries from a coal-hole fall, Akron machinery mangles a man’s arm, and the Supreme Court upholds savings and loan statutes. The item closes with a Detroit anecdote on citizen protection and liberty.
A collection of humorous clippings and quips from various papers including Brooklyn and Burlington, with jokes about scientists, flirtations, masquerades, delirium, awkward dates, and puns. The items feature playful exchanges and light satire on social manners and manners.
A satirical reminiscence on the cowboy myth by Bill Nye in Puck argues the cowboy arose from farm roots not legend. It recalls a wild nightclub scene where cowboys clash with ice cream freezers and a Norwegian proprietor, using sharp humor to mock violent frontier lore.
A collection of satirical and biographical snippets features Weather Prophet Wiggins rumored to join the Salvation Army, Massachusetts Lt Governor Ames flaunting a costly necktie, and Napoleon judging men by their noses. Other items note a Texas delegate, Uncle Joe of St Paul, a farewell address echoing Washington, a bereaved Pennsylvania girl turning talkative, and a widow’s Connecticut longevity.
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