Recent United Sates History in Scribner's Magazine
In a March 1885 survey, Brown University President E B Andrews reviews a Scribner's Magazine history of the United States from the postwar era. He highlights urban growth, the Chicago Fire, the Tweed Ring, the Ku Klux Klan, the Alabama Claims and Black Sunday, plus portraits of Tweed and Douglass, and discusses prison reform and moral influence of guards.
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United States
E. B. Andrews
Brown University
Scribner’s
South
Tweed Ring
Ku Klux Klan
Andrews
Chicago
William D. Kerfoot
Robert Collyer
Goss Tweed
William M. Tweed
Frederick Douglass
Douglass
Grant
Dr. Andrews
Santo Domingo
Wilhelm Messner Warren Pioneer Passes at 75
Wilhelm Ebhardt Messner one of Warren's oldest residents died at his Market Street home at about 1 a.m. Wednesday after an illness begun with a cold. He was 75 years old, born February 23, 1820 in Alsace Germany. He came to America in 1840 and settled in Warren where he ran a grocery business with his brother Theopolus Messner, later operating on Water Street until 1890. He married Sarah Schaffer in 1845 and had four children, with several grandchildren and a brother Theopolus surviving him. His death marks the passing of another Warren landmark and long-time businessman.
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Wilhelm Ebhardt Messner
Warren
Market Street
al Lo‘clucka.m
Alsace
Germany
America
Theopolus
Hickory Street
Messner & Messner
Messner
California
Water Street
Sarah Schaffer
G. L. Friday
Henry Lord
Buffalo
Norton Myers
Little Washington
Theodore Messener
Theopolus Messner
Miracle Cure Story From Amherst Creamery Foundry
A Springfield Republican report from Amherst recounts Mrs. Pierce crediting Kennedy remedies with curing salt rheum and a long cough. She claims Dr Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy and Salt Rheum Cream restored health after physicians said incurable, aided by Cherry Balsam. The piece touts multiple Kennedy products for various ailments and notes prices.
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Springfield
Mass
Amherst
Geo. B. Pierce
Amherst Creamery Association
Jls
Pierce
Twell
Dr. Kennedy
David Kennedy
Bright
Cheney firm offers cure for catarrh in 19th century ad
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo offers a one hundred dollar reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hats Catarrh Cure. The sworn statement, dated December 6, 1556, proclaims the cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad directs readers to send for testimonials and notes the product is sold by druggists at seven cents.
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Frank J. Cheney
F. J
A. W. Glason
Ifali
PF. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
NEW CITY PAPAS ALLY FORMED IN DORKIRN COUNCIL MEETING
Regular council session notes friction and reforms as New City Papas ally with Hill and Borders at the helm. Clerk’s head severed by Shining Axe graphic but nongraphic wording. officers sworn in after ballots. salaries debated. reports on pavement, taxes, licenses filed.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Permanent Cures
Claims Hood's Sarsaparilla builds lasting health by purifying blood not by stimulants. Highlights Olive Carl's remarkable recovery from crippling illness, aided by the remedy, and cautions against poor appetite tied to impure blood. Includes testimonial of nerve issues and long trial with other medicines.
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Hood
Olive Carl
Olive
Hood's Sarsaparilla Rebuilds Dying Child’s Health
Mrs J A Carl of Reynoldsville Pennsylvania recounts her daughter Qlive’s illness including whooping cough measles and constitutional scrofula. After Hood's Sarsaparilla the girl recovered dramatically, able to move without pain and nearly near death. The testimonial highlights Hood's as a powerful blood purifier to try in spring.
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Qlive
Hood
J. A. Carl
Reynoldsville
Pennsylvania
Borough council records and election dispute unfold
The council debated printing minutes with three bids, rejected Jacob Gander’s election certificate, and elected D F A Wheelock as borough engineer after a secret ballot. J A Schofield’s bill was paid. Borchers and Messenger exchanged smiles as old scores simmered. An adjacent ad touts Dr. Greene’s mail-based treatment and Nervura remedy.
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A. Morris
D. A. Arird
H.S. Perry
The
News
Mirror
Democrat
Council
Jacob Gander
Henry Messenger
Mgr. Gander
Election Board
Borchers
D. F. A. Wheelock
Mr. Messenger
Mr. Wheelock
J. A. Schofield
Ir. Borchers
Alt. Messenger
Mysterious disappearance of two Buchman girls
East Warren residents are baffled by the abrupt disappearances of Kate and Mamie Buchman. Kate, 17, left after objecting to her mother’s alleged mistreatment and has not been seen since. Mamie, 15, vanished the next day after being sent to the store, with no trace found. Neighbors report alleged abuse, while the father, Michael Buchmann, is out of work and unable to assist. The case remains unresolved with no confirmed leads or locations.
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Dr. Greene
West 14Th St
New York City
Greene
Kate
Mamie Buchman
East Warrenall
Irvington
Mamie
Oros
Beres
West Ind
Michael Buciummann
Nwighbors
Hood's Sarsaparilla Featured by Suffering Respondent
Patient testimony from Mrs Lion DeckEr of Ruggles Pennsylvania reports dramatic health improvement after using Hood's Sarsaparilla finishing three bottles and six bottles total. She says she can eat again and sleeps better, waking rested, with a transformed feeling. Also cites John Craig of Somatville Vass praising renewed energy and rest.
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Lion DeckEr
Ruggles
Pennsylvania
Hood
Curious Affair Draws Interest Over Outcome
The statement admitting the low probability of the case is noted as an interesting affair. The outcome will be watched with much interest.
Fine China and Giftware Stock Debuts for View
Advertises an extensive new stock of fine china Jardinaires toilet ware Bohemian glassware and novelties. Invites interested buyers to view the selection whether purchasing or not and promises high quality products.
Fresh Creamery Butter and Farm Fresh Eggs Arrive
Grocery department announces weekly arrivals of fresh made Creamery Butter priced at 30c and farm fresh eggs at 25c. Canned goods stock is carefully selected and described as the finest in Warren.
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Warren
Warren Stationery Drug Department Ad
A promotional notice from the Drug Department inviting customers to visit Warren Stationery. Boxes stocked, retails at 25 cents, promising complete stock and urging shoppers to come for any drug needs.
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Warren
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P.d. Reed
Paris
Henri Rochefort
Rochefort
Iag
City of
Luors County
Teel J Dal
New City
Papas
Hill and Borders
Shining Axe
Gander
Kopf
Boro
Schnur
W. Schuur
Adv
R. P. King
Perry
J. W. Wiggins
Burgess
John Larson
Hood, Gale & Co
Telephone Company
Western Union Company
Western Union
Dunkirk
Western Union Colex
Amann
Taft
T. O. Slater
O’hearn
Hill
News Pubishing Co
BW. Smith
A.J. Hazeltine
Pickett Hardware Co
Kopi & Henry
G. O. Cornelius
Humphrey & Neumerger
Schellhammer & Son
Warren Gaslight Co
J. M. Dentler
N.Y
Warren Electric Light
Cogswell & McKeon
Tt. QO
Slater & Co
Democrat Pub Co
Mirror Pub Co
BE. Cowant Sons
P. Ti. Mack
Cornelius
Emil Amaun
M. EB. Masterson
Jon Smith
J. Utter Gander
John Babcock
A.C. Seifer
Sehaur
Balof
Lar
T. Bouthers
Jos. Hill
Siegfried
China Department
Grocery Department
Drug Department
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