Local notes mix politics, mills, and community life
The column blends political debate with town news. It notes shifts in party loyalties in the era, local industry activity from Corydon mills to Morrison and Son's lath and shingles, hotel improvements at Corydon House, and new residences being built. It reports on a spotted lamb tale, deer in captivity, social visits, and a planned charity fair to aid a church. It also mentions a new Cleveland and Hendricks democratic club in Youngsville area and a routine skating rink business built by C. A. McKinney.
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Swn
Times
Toth
Corydon
Sanderlin
Morrison & Son’s
Dalrymple
Crooks
Williams
Whitcomb
Corydon House
E. Morse
Lady
Dr. Baker
Bradford Street
Tom
E. J. Morrison
Ira Williams
George L. Tome
W. McCollister
George
Nettie Wilcox
Bradford
J. Brown
Otter
Ladies Sewing Society
School House Hall
Plum Mead
C. H. Gregory
Bradport
N. Y
Leroy Hunter
Grand Valley
Will McKinney
A. P. Garfield
Jamestown
C. A. McKooney
Cleveland and Hendricks Democratic Club
Youngsville
Irvington
Vicinity
C. A. Corwen
Rick Donovan
Doc A.C. Axtell
W. F. Siggins
Ellery McKinney
Arthur McKinney
J. W. Hughs
O. W. Cotter
Corwenl
Scott
Corwen
J.B Philip’s Hall
Norte Warren notes weathering beer and crowding on sidewalks
The column laments beer influence causing family troubles and unsafe sidewalk crowding in Norte Warren. It notes delays in finishing the big asylum barn, criticizes folly, and mentions local social events and ongoing oil field drilling including wells near North Warren, Amano, and Fletcher farms. An ad touts Emory's Standard cure Pills as a malaria remedy.
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Asylum
Frank McCoy
Henry Hastings
Lima
Ohio
Lugie Hazeltine
McCoy
Philip Lukins
Russell
Beach
Warren
North Waren
Owens Farm
Thomas Campbell
Amano Farm
Campbell
Fletcher
Old Probabilities and the Signal Service Chief Hazen
A profile of the U S Signal Service headquarters in Washington and General William B Hazen as Chief Signal Officer since 1880 with a summary of the station network, observations, and Hazen’s career from West Point to major general.
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Signal Service
Washington
United States
Mariner
Signal Department
War Department
William B. Hazen
Myer
Hazen
Vermont
Military Academy
West Point
Texas
Forty-first Ohio Volunteers
Breait
Chickmauga
Blarch
Volunteer Service
France
Germany
Vienna
The Wardwell Oil Field and Glade City Boom
A cautious note on the Wardwell oil field describes constant new wells and the potential for wildercat drilling to extend production. Glade City’s rapid growth is seen as temporary, with boomers likely to depart as the town settles back. Oil prices hovered around 75 to 80 cents with hopes for higher winter demand.
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Glade
Parker's Hair Balsam offered to restore hair’s color and gloss
An advertisement promises Parker's Hair Balsam will stop hair loss and return the original color, making hair long, thick, soft and glossy. It is touted as a dye and dressing, emphasizing cleanliness and purity for middle aged ladies seeking improved hair.
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Parker
Police Chief Denies Whiskey Theft Charge
J C Urrer chief of police of Warren Pennsylvania denies public accusations by Humes at a temperance meeting that he arrested him for drinking and took a whisky bottle. He says he poured the half filled bottle into the lockup sink, gave water through the grate, and asserts Humes was delirious and sleeping. He claims ten years abstinence from whiskey and questions Humes qualifications. August 14 1884.
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Court House
Humes
J.C. Urrer
Warren
Man Vanishes Over Falls After Mysterious Gift Exchange
At about 6 PM near Third Sister Island a half naked man approached two men. He handed one a hunting case watch and the other twenty cents, then fled toward the cataract. He plunged into the river and disappeared over Horse Shoe falls as bystanders watched. A pile of clothes and a hat were found. A bill head dated New York November 26, 1833 referenced a watch sale to J. Lew Kowtz for $13.
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Sister Island
New York
Lawyer’s Endorsement for King’s New Discovery
Winona attorney J A Tawney declares Dr King’s New Discovery best remedy for coughs and colds after over three years of use. He says it cures severe colds and relieves chest pain, with a free trial bottle offered by the drug store.
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J. A. Tawney
Winona, Minn
Temperance Meetings Hopeful Amid Accusation at Public Talk
A local temperance gathering reports bright prospects as many sign the pledge yet voices concern over a heated accusation. John Utter denies claims from Mr. Humes about a whisky purchase while McConnell faces critique for implying fault. editors urge truth and fair conduct at public meetings.
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Adoge
Huroes
Ile
John Utter
Humes
Utter
McConnell
The Height of Meanness at a Draw Game
Sunday night in our town a gambler named Dell Dollivar lost money at a room kept for draw poker and had the room keeper arrested. The keeper posted $300 bail while Dollivar remained in $2000 bail for September term court appearance. The piece denounces Dollivar as a professional gambler and lauds Brower the keeper as a better man, lamenting the harm gambling causes families and reputations.
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Dell Dollivar
Dollivar
Dolliver
Brower
Card of Thanks and Atlantic Coast Earthquake Notice
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support after bereavement and floral tributes. Also notes Atlantic coast earthquake shock last Sunday with widespread fright from New York to Philadelphia and Harrisburg, no injuries reported.
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Mrs
Groves M. Wells
Atlantic Coast
New York
Elicawell’s
Cleveland
Ohio
Philadelphia
Harrieburg
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Lettze
Norte Warren
Emory
W. B. Hazen
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