A Ball, a Tavern, and a Fateful Night in the Skies
A narrator recalls a youth journaling a plan for a forbidden ball at Dorsey’s tavern. Charles defies his father and Will Estabrook, amid drinking, leads to a quarrel and a fatal pistol shot. Ormond intervenes but the tragedy follows, driving Charles into ruin and his brother into remorseful silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Dorsey
Old Dorsey
Old Saberside
Charles
Dorsey’s
Will
Sonny
Estabrook
Father
Will Estabrook
Ormond
Alf. Grimes
Almont
Hal
Charley
Ex-President Hayes Plans History of His Administration
The report notes Hayes is engaged in writing a history of his presidency. Other items include Illinois lawmakers approving a 2 percent gross earnings tax on railroads, and various brief society and political notes from across the country.
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Hayes
Illinois
State
Old Folks Await The Call To Ride To Shen Shore
A rural hymn like poem depicts aged residents readying for passage to the afterlife. The speaker lists neighbors Uncle Dan’l Ai’ Porter White Dinah Rock Aunt Chip’ Trustee Pullback and others awaiting their summons. The chorus frames life as a long wait before the children grow and the old folks move onward toward the shining shore.
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Dar
Dan
Ai’ Porter White
Dinah Rock
Chip
Judge John Chaney of Canal Winchester Dies at 92
Judge John Chaney of Canal Winchester dies at 92 after a career as Andrew Jackson elector in 1882 and three terms in Congress. He also served in both chambers of the Ohio Legislature and held various notable posts, remembered as an upright man. An inquisitive boy questions how much milk a cow holds, while Washington lawmakers debate Congress eloquence.
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John Chaney
Canal
Winchester
Andrew Jackson
Congress
Ohio
Senate
Washington Capitol
Governor Fosterman’s Renomination Comment Draws Laughter
A Columbus Republican conference shows Governor Fosterman’s confident pledge to yield the timing of his nomination. A light moment follows as he jokes about being too forward. The piece also notes a Bohemian couple lost in a snow drift and a Chicago brush boy’s wealth at 50 000 dollars upon his death, plus debates on temperance pledges and arrest records in Indianapolis.
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Ben Davis & Son
St. Fransis
Arkansas
Davises
Davis
Illinois
Fosterman
Columbus
Glencoe
Iowa
Crosby
Caven
Indianapolis
Ind
Globe- Democrat
St. Louis Mining and Stock Exchange
Alice Berge Clarke
Clarke
Breteae Ee
Chicago
Exchange
Daily Stock Report
New York
Missouri
New Mexico
A Charming Spring Bonnet Prompts Adoring Civilians
A light verse extols a stylish new spring bonnet as the key to beauty and charm. It imagines even plain women enhanced by satin strings, a broad plume, and lace, urging husbands to bring home such hats on a calm April night.
Drift of life and warning on a river bar
Max Carston voices a longing to drift through life while his father cautions about the danger of drifting onto a sand bar. The scene reveals family history, a twin brother’s memory, and a past night with Charley on the stream before a party on the riverbank.
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Max Carston
Max
Mr. Carston
California
Charley
Faust
Harry
Rel Bare Parte
William Ormond
Will. Estabrook
Forgetful Bourbon Senators Spark Senate Row
The New York Tribune mocks Southern Democrats led by Ben Hill and Lamar for forgetfulness about past elections and financial records. It lampoons their rhetoric and urges the Senate to adjourn before more gaffes repeat.
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The
New York Tribune
Ben Hill
South
Lamar
Mississippi
Senate
Dissatisfied Democracy Critiques Windom Bond Deal
A New York Mail item mocks Democratic editors for backing Secretary Windom amid an arrangement with 6 percent bondholders to reduce interest by 2 percent. It argues Windom’s offense would merit impeachment if bondholders had waived all interest. The piece notes his enemies are favorable to him.
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New England
Middlebury
Francis William Alexander
N. Y
Windom
The Democratic Leaders in the National Senate
The Chicago Times notes Mr. Ben H. Hill as the foremost opposition leader in the National Senate with Hampton Butler Beck and Joe Brown as principal lieutenants. Northern opposition Senators align under these party leaders as the staff coalition.
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Chicago Times
Ben H. Hill
National Senate
Hampton
Butler
Beck
Joe’’ Brown
No Difference in Galveston Slang Exchange
The Galveston News recounts a scene where an English visitor rejects army titles while a local back driver insists Galveston locals call most loiterers Col or Major. The exchange shows local habit overriding formal ranks in casual talk.
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Galveston
Fellah
Kerridge
Waking Up Already in the South on Party Policy
The Southern leaders resolve to preserve the Democratic party in the South at the expense of its collapse in the North, a policy that will cost the South greatly. The South will one day wake to the folly and possible wickedness of this approach.
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Providence Journal
Democratic Party
Migration Shifts as 1880-81 Winter Bites Northward
The Philadelphia Record notes a shift in movement with southwestern influx slowing. The severe winter of 1880-81 cools demand for northwestern travel while streams of migrants pivot accordingly.
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Philadelphia Record
New Jersey Peach Crop Outlook Drops in Early Bud Counts
Warnings arrive that New Jersey may mirror Delaware in a fragile peach crop. J. M. Baldwin of Sidney reports Bud death across varieties Crawford Old Mixon Stumps Prince Rarerripes Morris Rarerripes Smocks with varying percentages dead but some hope if trees hold buds to maturity.
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New Jersey
Delaware
J. M. Baldwin
Sidney
N. J
Crawford
Old Mixon
Stumps
Prince
Morris Rarerripes
O'Brien Gets Eight-Year Sentence In Perjury Case
Report notes O'Brien the Democratic-Morey Chinese letter perjurer sentenced to eight years. The Canton Repository and J Y Tribune quote on hog cholera excitement as the biggest porcine issue since Theodore Thomas left Cincinnati for refusing to beat time with a ham.
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Mr. O’brien
H. L. Morey
Barnum, Hewitt
Stilson Hutchins
O’brien
Pards
Jefferson
Porcine
Theodore Thomas
Cincinnati
J. Y. Tribune
Hog breeds and husbandry for profitable farming
The article weighs hog breeding choices across large and small breeds, arguing timbered regions favor large types like Poland China or Chester White, while small farms suit Suffolks and Berkshires. It stresses crossbreeding, proper feeding of fresh greens, clean water, and clean, dry housing to prevent disease and boost fattening and profits.
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Poland
China
Suffolks
Berkshires
Suffolk
Berkshire
Chester
Making Apple Butter From Cider in the Home Kitchen
A practical home guide describes turning 20 gallons of rich cider into apple butter by reducing to four gallons and adding sixty pounds of sour apples. It stresses constant stirring, a custom pine stirrer, and careful handling to avoid scorching, with a spring option using cider and dried apples.
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Ban Bert’ Bulletin
J.H. Foster
Washington ST
W. C. Hastings
D. A. Huckedorn
Swineford
W. H. Christopher
M.D Papar
Ofice
A. N. Krout
Meikim’s Corner
Union Block
van Wert
South Street
Dr. Krout
Georgiana C. Glenn
Snashall’s
West Main St
S K. Woods
D. Hyhician
Washington Street
Bridge
WM. Smith, Sk
WM. M. Smith, Ji
Attorneys AT Law
H.C. Glenn
M. Saltzgaber
Saltzgaber & Glenn
Peantice
van Werts County
McCurdy’s Block
J.B. Parker
Atorney
McKim 'S Block
H.kemper
Jacobs’ Clothing
Wells
LAW and Notary Public
Clark
John Darnell
James Bamarr
Atrney
W. J. Beers
Arcade Block
Jaseman Ac Son
Barbers
J. G. Galleher
D. Collins
Galleher & Collins
Jacob Miller & Son
Grocers
F. M. Knapp
East Main St
A. P. McConahay
East Main Street
West
L. F. Gackenheimer
Ohio Drug Store
L. EF. Gachenheier
Hue
S. Cahn
Mammoth Clothier
West Main Street
Bucyrus
South Bend
Diemer Coumbus
Dayton
Ft. Wayne
Gaur
Eph
Dippery’s
Middle St
Wiltshire Road
Hiestand & Brother
van Wert County
Ridge Road
Edson Stewart
Philip V. Herzing
St. Marys
Bulletin
Rutland, Vt
David Davis
Dalzell
Washington
Doctors of
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Augusta
Mott Gary
South Carolina
Gary
Malibran
Mollie Brown
Mexico
Remenyi
Boston & Providence Railroad
Virginia
Montana
Barnum’s
Coup’s
Forepaug’s
Leadville
Col
D. H. Dougan
J. F. Humphreys
C. E. Weyman
Law and Order
Dallas
Texas
Stone
New Dorp
Staten Island
Balltown
Foxburg
Penn
Supreme Court of Ohio
Old Dominion
J. M. Russell
Gordon
Deakon Spooner
Thomas
Grand Pacific
Cook County
Ill
Treasury
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