Nightly political rally boosts Morros support in Petersburgh
Governor Morros spoke before a crowd in Petersburgh on Wednesday as Democracy speakers flood the county. Reports mention local incidents including fines for fast riding, a mayoral encounter, and a health officer urged to address a Main Street nuisance. A lighthearted note cites A H Estant attending a M E conference and a barber offering preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Marr Basan
St. A
4Th Street
Main
A. H. Estant
Colored Peoples’ M. E
Evansville
Lora
Main Street
Governor Morton speech draws crowded Courthouse Park audience
A large crowd gathered at Courthouse Park to hear Governor Morton address supporters and soldiers. The event featured Prof Chessman’s Band, brief rebuttals, and a contrast with earlier delays caused by a bridge closure and train lateness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Morton
Courthouse
Mitchell
Col
van Trees
Chessman
Court House Park
Brett
C. B
Morton
Alend
Pada
Anu
FE. Williamson
Onl
Ple Cruwi
Grant & Wilson
Wyatt Junse
Williamson
Gordo
Anl
Sunlit Mishap and Local Political Turmoil
A rural incident near Veale township involved a cyclist assisted by cold water after a sun exposure scare. The piece shifts to a heated election scene where teacher candidacy triggered tense clashes, recounting a close vote and party strategy against Greeley and Democratic foes in Montgomery County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bike Langton
Veale
Montgomery Eratioy
Eprron
Meare Tys
Monaghan
Jeao
Greeley
Wislag
Brown
Sunday School Picnic Amid Dust and Talk at Ruglesville
A Claxesburg letter reports a Sunday School Union picnic near Goshorn's schoolhouse, with singing by local choirs and addresses by Revd Parks and others. The writer rails at local politics, laments party infighting, and urges balanced programs over lengthy speeches to preserve recreation and neighborhood fellowship.
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Bprton Gazerre
Asta
Jira
May
Smith
Summers
Boyd's Mill
Col
Sam
H. G
Ruglesville
Pic-wie
Goshorn
Caelum
Agensivt
Parks
Pritchard
Forbes
Weiger
Anecdote of Charles Mathews the Elder at Tattersalls
An anecdote recalls Charles Mathews the elder mocking Tattersall while the auctioneer recited stock lines in a comic courtly tone. Mathews and Tattersall were close friends, with Mathews playfully inflating bids and causing amusement among spectators. The piece ends noting Washington Territory notices on cucumbers and a quip about measurements.
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DE W.S. Goopark
J. B Owens
Philadelphia
Western Star
Lebayou
Ohio
Charley Mathews
Mathews
Tatterrall
Proat
New Market
Tattersall
Istlec
Gentiremen
Air
Merchants offer fall fashions and cheap furniture in city
Local notices urge readers to visit Barber & Mattingly for hats and a bulk list of fall winter styles. Barber & Mattingly advertise furniture clearance, silk hats, Concord grapes, and a medical advert for Dr Walker’s California Vinegar Bitters. Also promotes the Burlington Route for westward travel with free maps from the General Passenger Agent in Burlington, Iowa.
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Marngduk¢ & Mattingley’s
Mooney's
Barber & Matting
Barber & Mattingly's
Barber & Mattingly
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Birlington
Burlington
Jows
Nebroeka
Kajiwas
California
Daviews Counnty
LB. & Woman
Gurlington Houte
Great West
Murlington
Antiperiodic Cure Promoted For Malaria Fever Relief
An advertisement extols Wilhofs Antiperiodic and Argyle Bitters as remedies for malaria fever and general cleansing. It claims benefits for infants and adults, noting effects on the liver spleen and kidneys and praising anti bacchanalian properties as safe and pleasant. The copy urges use as a substitute for gut whisky.
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Argyle
Fuller & Fuller
Chicago
Péresse
Vedi
Teegns Own
Jereey City
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Sewely
Agricultural Society
Gov. Morros
Petersburgh
Narrawo
Haportake
Clircuit Court
Evening Star Circle
Masonic Hall
SaLiak Agan
Ma BP
Bright
Alex
Walace
Polk Meredith
George Barsett
Bébson
Polk
Plainville
J.B. Pritchard
Tie
Tip
Ipye Book and Ladder Company
Citizens and Ark
Third Street
America
Madons Hyatt
Ity
Hite
Angli
Oremnor
W.S. Cosay
Cosby & Ben
New York
Wm. Traiter
Indiana
Morton A
Brr
Tithe Delern Mats Fer
Jinas Agrevil
Presbyterian Church
Eskridge
Sids
Lean
Tno Umtebanka
Mr. Cravens
R. Cravens
Court House
Cravena
Republican Party
Anc
Cravens
Taman
Freeley
Monsgomery
Claxesburg
Cranks Prabriz
Charles Mats. E HS
Washington
Frown
Lon
Nob Barber & A A
Meare
Grant & Liberal’s
Barber & Mattlingly's
Aue
T! By & Amelsado
Walkrhs
Califurnia Vinegar Bitters
Fiwi Cosby & Son
Addrose Dr
Wilhof
C. NW. Jones & CO
Providence
Ashington, Ind
Chass
Vosajon
Mokgak
Fritoo
P.O
Noricz Or
Arthougent
C. Correll Justica
Medison
Daviess County
Kéard Sas
Angnat
Alfred T. Gimon
Davies
Artoa Oemon
Sdm
Lashinairts
Alfred T. Amon
Breele Township
Ind
Horace Calia
Aoto
Daviess County Fair
Genet
Duriens County Fair
Inchisiowy
Washington Bank
J. M. Haynes
Soc's
Io Tori
Noa
Bisaenton
Geu
P. Rowell &C
Park Faw
Chambers
Njper
Twanty-Beeund
Chigazu
St. Phila
Feng Works
Faconina
Rilger
Borgiam
BIS
Adress
Chapman
Eltzer Tn Eris
Ali
E. Lew
Pune
G. Stinson & Co
Fine Art Publishers
Portland
Maine
Poitese
Mas
H. Meitzer
J. Ganorer
Palmer, Barber & Co.'s
Waseiveron, MD
Jena
Glendale Female College
Cincinnati
Cin
Hum
Dayton
Indianapolis R.R
Potter
K. D
Glendale
Obirid
Goodhue
M. D
Ityl
Inl
Jatin Perkian
Tieevissesunty
Aleceased
Green McDonald
Adin
Julia Perkins
Catria
J. M. van
Attu
Bern
Woltiant Uakar
Dywinne
Lydia G. Ate
Porvonit
Faikann
Sadewl Library
Troolnto
Palmer, Barber & Co
P. A. Campbell
J. FE. May
Madison, Ted
Hine
Wells’ City Drug Store
Corda Maio Ste
Waebinglua
Witdl.asalk
LE Wts
Jon
Asa
Het
the Birdsell
Firee Prvasiten Ie
St. Louia
Yrentrat
Birdsell Manufacturing CO
Uccarberty
City of Washington
Washingtin
Meredith
Rons
Eiter
Trent
Hungron
Bank
Alan
Prittion
Court of Common Plea
Nuaics
Hadassah M. Maher
Martin v. Maher
Court of Common Pltas
Anid County
Walters
W. Bustos
Mes
Divine Providence
BUC
Jhert & Wausmann
G. Wek A.J
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Mealorais
Gonis
Kheirspalroo
W. & A. J. Smiths
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