Obituary Notice for Christian Weber in German
The fragment reports the death of Christian Weber, born December 25, 1781 in Early Township Lancaster County PA, died February 23, 1820. It notes his marriage to Magdalena Ruth on September 30, 1741 and their long marriage with many descendants, totaling 309. The text also contains unrelated political commentary about temperance and local Republican actions.
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Conrad Orth
Christian Weber
Early Township
Lancaster County
Magdalena Ruth
Nic
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Temperance
Iorkeee
Republican
Toon
Tad Ieee Jis
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the & Viotican
Herald
Hoate
Jacob Gardner
Democratic Party Adheres to Liberty and Public Welfare
The statement proclaims the party maintains the doctrine of maximum liberty compatible with public welfare and views legislation as a supplementary measure rather than essential. It emphasizes steadfast adherence to liberty principles within governance.
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Democratic Party
Republican and Independent Temperance Party slate and meetings
The Republican ticket lists Townsend for Secretary of State Doyle for Supreme Court Justice Frickinger for Public Works and Meclure Capt A L McLure for Congress plus local posts. The Independent Temperance ticket promotes law and order with listed meeting dates in Applecreek Smitherville Burbank Dal ton Jefferson Moreland Fredericksb urg. The Democrat district slate names David R. Page for Congress.
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Charles Townsend
Athens County
John H. Doyle
Lucas Nty
Board of Public Works
Charles A. Frickinger
Defiance County
McKinley Opponent in 18th District Opposed by Wallace
The piece reports J. I. Wallace of New Lisbon challenging McKinley for Congress in the 18th District. It notes Republican Maine victory by about 8,000 plurality, praise for independents, and tense party dynamics affecting the Tribune and Wooster commentators. It urges tempering reactions amid political realignments.
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J. I. Wallace
New Lisbon
McKinley
Maine
Ies
Temperance Push Faces Resentment Over Liquor Trade
A fragmented editorial attacks temperance rhetoric and urges retaliation against saloon keepers. The writer calls for naming opponents boldly and questions the restraint shown toward liquor traffic and university men.
Independent temperance push used to thwart party tickets
Republican critics charge the temperance movement was staged to defeat the party slate. Signers on petitions began before candidates were chosen, and some insiders withdrew names to avoid public reveal. The movement is seen as aiming to topple both major parties while pursuing its own win.
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Pia
Pa Ws
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Tham
Temperance Reform Drive in Wayne County
The speaker argues for a local temperance movement to enforce laws against gram selling. He notes enforcement rests with county and township officers and urges Wayne County to act independently rather than wait for others. He stresses a broad local party effort to ensure fearless enforcement.
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Stark County
Wayne
Medina
Ely
Wayne County
Temperance Politics Move Across States
A Demorest’s Magazine excerpt notes that moral questions drive political interest with temperance as a leading issue in the North and West. It cites Maine prohibition, Kansas experiments, and aggressive enforcement in New York City as examples of ongoing anti liquor advocacy and enforcement.
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South
North Carolina
Georgia
Texas
Maine
Kansas
New York City
Temperance supporters in Wayne county pledge grows to 2000
Critics claim temperance work invites ridicule but organizers note the pledge reached 2000 signers before the convention and has continued to rise. They say persistent supporters remain firm despite opposition.
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Wayne County
Infinite God in Bible Study Encouraged by Editor
The writer, railing at a Democrat editor, argues God is infinite and Proverbs are inspired. He urges further study to see biblical restraint on drinking, claims Mosaic and prophetic authorship, and mocks the editor’s Sunday lessons.
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Sdes
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Standard Commonwealth
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Editor Reflects on Quoting Bible to Justify Drinking
The Democrat editor concedes liberal quoting of scripture to defend ancient use of wine and strong drink. He notes modern times demand responsibility and present obligations for privileges and advantages.
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the Democrat
Public rebuke in Ohio political race debate
Mitverssona reports extended exchange with Mr Voorhes criticizing tactics and past affiliations. He alleges campaign falsehoods, saloon funding, and party shifts, urging voters to judge based on record and independence.
Pleasant Syrup of Sarsaparilla and Potassium Cure
Advertises a remedy labeled Pleasant Syrup byrump to treat various diseases and to aid toothache prevention and cure. Aimed at general health, listing sarsaparilla and potassium as ingredients with claims of pleasant taste and reliability.
Temperance Movement Draws Attention In Mt Eaton Area
Mr. Eaton notes busy threshing and a successful Presbyterian picnic with a crowd. Washtenaw discussions praise temperance efforts in Wayne County amid editorial debate, while local vendors tout Grigs glycerine salve and other remedies.
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Market Value Of Wool In The Week Ending August Mth
Quotations from L M Whilldin & Sons for wool types and clothings show varied prices per class. Wool categories include wastten clothing combing unwasitep clothing and common, with ranges from 21 to 46 in different subtypes. The market for black and cots remains firm with a 4 to 7 cent reduction noted.
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Wasitep
New Wheat Variety Offered by Lehr & Smiths
Wooster markets list corrected weekly prices for potatoes corn oats rye and wheat. Lehr Smiths offer a new seed wheat variety called Pools Red Chaff in limited quantity for sale.
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Circular advertisement from Baches Water Muter Co Newark NJ
An old newspaper fragment shows a request to send for circulars from the Baches Water Muter Co based in Newark New Jersey as seen in a paper advertisement.
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He Baches Water Muter Co
Newark NJ
Papur
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