Ohio Democratic woes and silver coinage debate
The piece denounces Ohio Democrats as forged in power and mocks a rival judge in the Supreme Court. It notes hopes for a Grant memorial, startup plans for Coshocton Age, and endorses Cleveland on silver repeal. It mentions Conor BessMAN McKinney, a front seat in Congress, and criticizes free traders and office seekers reacting to Cleveland's message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conor Bessman McKinney
National
House of Representatives
Cleveland
Ohio Supreme Court and Hamilton County Poll Rights Debate
The Ohio Supreme Court is accused of denying electors in Hamilton County voting rights while Republicans express more satisfaction with President Cleveland’s message than Democrats. Women suffragists criticize Cleveland for ignoring them in his message, possibly due to personal conduct. The piece mocks the era’s partisan judicial influence and notes broad disgust at Democratic judicial partisanship amid a lengthy presidential message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Supreme Court
Hamilton County
Cleveland
Ohio
Supreme Court
Buckeye
Cleveland Message Regretted Noted For Length
After reading President Cleveland's message the people of the country have settled that the document is unremarkable aside from its length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Promoted Ward Promises Accurate Bookkeeping at Firm
Ferdinand Ward, promoted from store foreperson to bookkeeper in a contractor’s office, lacks funds handling privileges but is expected to keep accounts straight. Elections in Great Britain favor the Gladstone party with a small majority, and Lord Salisbury will not resign the Premiers before Parliament meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Ward
Masia Sana
Great Dutain
Gladstone
Lord Salisbury
England
Congresswan GrbpEs at Vasneht Faces Obscure Seat
An enigmatic note describes Congresswan GrbpEs at Vasneht in a rear choice seat and the Republican side of the House mourning a fate tied to an obscure assignment in the legislative hall. The piece reflects on Statesmen, delegates, and perceived obscurity as the story hints at political maneuvering and vacant prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congresswan
Vasneht
Impeachment Push in State Supreme Court Case Debate
An unsigned note argues for impeachment of Democratic justices after the Legislature meets for alleged misreading of state statutes and court rules. It calls for filing a Cincinnati petition in error and a prompt hearing, noting ten days notice to defendants in error. The piece claims strong grounds for impeachment.
Senator Mutton Proposes Dual Liquor Law Solution
Iowa Senator P. M. Mutton reports a rise in open saloons from 1 506 to 1 837 with 400 “on the sly” liquor venues after a voluminous study. He advocates high license paired with local option as the best way to resolve liquor issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M.futton
Iowa
Chicago
Supreme Court voids city registration in Cincinnati and Cleveland
The Supreme Court ruled the registration law used in Cincinnati and Cleveland unconstitutional. Townships outside the cities voted under the old system and their results will stand as the counties’ results. The paper predicts a Republican coast clearing soon and a triumph of right and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Supreme Court
Iamilton
Cuyahoga
Sa‘byame
Reform Advocate Aims Temperance Over Politics
An irregular fragment notes a reformer favoring temperance over political action. The source hints at religious motivation, opposition to saloons, and the aim of reducing political entanglements while promoting personal reform through temperance.
Ohio Republicans favor merit over opposition to Cleveland picks
In a Friday caucus the Republicans signaled no blanket stance against President Cleveland’s appointments. Each nomination will be judged on its merits. The piece also accuses a Cincinnati crime ring of influencing Ohio's Supreme Court and hints at reform efforts. Congressman Seney plans Civil Service repeal legislation this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Seney
Ohio
Franklin County Forgery Question Stirs Ohio Returns
A political dispute questions whether forgery should be counted in Franklin County if the Hamilton County returns cannot be reviewed. The claim argues the Franklin County result cannot be judged by its faces, while opponents insist on proper scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Hamilton County
Franklin
Senator Epmt Nos Proposes Bill to End Mormonism
The senator plans a Senate bill in the coming session to destroy Mormonism, arguing that if enacted and enforced, polygamy and related practices would be buried with slavery as relics of barbarism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epmt Nos
Senate
Ohio Legislature urged to act after Supreme Court decision
A fragmented 19th century text urges Ohio lawmakers to enact a statute in response to a Supreme Court ruling on election frauds and forgery. The passage cites legislative authorization and requests the General Assembly to act, phrased as a formal bill surrogate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Ohio
General Assembly
State of
Sherman's Ohio Senate Fight Sparks Democratic Hopes
Democratic figure Durbin Ward predicts the re election of Vice President Sherman by Ohio's Republican controlled legislature this winter despite heavy Democratic uncertainty and dark hints from party sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
US Senate
Ohio
Durbin Ward
Buckeye
Cleveland’s travel for a vote and funeral absence
President Cleveland journeyed coast to coast to cast a Democratic vote in Buffalo yet avoided a rail trip to Indianapolis for the funeral of a top Knights of the Golden Circle member. The Mugwumps’ influence again prompts scrutiny of his choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Knights of the Golden Circle
Mugwumnps
Senator Lowa N Attacks Endicott on War Department
The senator on the Senate floor argued that Endicott Logan is an able jurist but incompetent as Secretary of War and that a sixteen year old should understand the statutes better. He stated he is not afraid to speak his mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa N
Senate
Endicott
Endicott Logan
Governor Foadly Aims for Final Message to Legislature
Fragmentary notes claim Governor Foadly prepares his last message to the Legislature and may seek to overturn Cleveland’s precedent and reclaim the belt as the nation’s foremost long message writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foadly
Cleveland
Cnited
President Cleveland’s Silent Grant Mention Sparks Debate
The article notes President Cleveland failed to mention General Grant in a long message to Congress. It contrasts the world’s expected tribute to Grant with the omission, claiming Grant was pivotal in crushing the rebellion and shaping Cleveland’s presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Congress
General Grant
Bat Grant
State election forecast and fraud accusation voice
A voice rails at Democratic fraud claiming Republicans will win the next election and carry the state. The speaker says honest citizens crave a chance to show contempt for the corrupt Democratic gang that defeated the people’s will at the ballot box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Coun
Repubblican
Inauguration Trace Shows Sherman as Acting Vice President
The article notes that at Cleveland's inauguration Senator Sherman of Ohio stood next to President Arthur and would have followed Arthur as Vice President if a Vice President had existed. With no Vice President, Sherman effectively filled the role by taking Cleveland's hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Cleveland
Arthur
Ohio
Sherman as acting VP boosts 1888 presidential odds
The Eastern press notes Senator John Sherman’s elevation to President pro tem as a stepping stone to the 1888 nomination. New York papers deem him strongest there and in Ohio, suggesting both states are pivotal for a Republican victory with the solid South in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Senate
New York
Sherman Strong
Empire State
Ohio
President Cleveland Demands Naval Reform Before Navy
President Cleveland states there can be no navy until comprehensive reform sweeps the naval department. He criticizes Secretary of the Navy for appointing John Roach as a bankrupt shipbuilder and attacks the Postmaster General for hiring English ships to carry U S mail against Congress directives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Naval Department
Plain Dealer
Navy
United States
John Roach
Nay
Congress
Ohio Court Split Over Election Frauds in 1885
Ohio Supreme Court divided along party lines over Hamilton county election returns. The dissenting Republican judge attacked the majority for allowing forged votes and delaying proper action. Despite claims of fraud, the piece expects a Republican-led Legislature and possible seating of Cincinnati Republicans in future contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Our
Cincinnnati
Hamil County
Dalton
Owe
Follett
Atherton
Johnson
Ohio
Ward Bummer
Newark
Gibson Atherton
Spear
Hamilton County
General Assembly
Okey
Supreme Court
Hamilton
John Sherman
U .S. Senate
Senate
House
Cincinnati
Congress Slow After President's Message Sparks Apathy
Congress has done little in the past week and shows little sign of recovery from the President's message. The speaker notes the chamber remains quiet while policy debates stall and legislative activity lags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
President Cleveland faces tariff clash in Daily Post critique
The Daily Post in Washington City denounces the President's tariff and silver recommendations to Congress under the banner Question of Influence. It argues Mr Randall wins and questions Bayard Lamar Vilas roles and cabinet influence on the tariff stance and its impact on American labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk
Democracy
Washington City
The
Daily Post
Congress
Post
Randall
Carlisle
Colonel Morrison
Bayard
Lamar
Vilas
Judge Kelley
John Sherman
Mess
Prohibition Debate Criticizes Herald on Law Enforcement
The article argues for a statewide or county local option prohibition law with penalties, citing the Herald’s past failures to file affidavits against violators in Wayne County. It accuses the Herald of talk with no action and questions funding for government operations and law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Wayne County
Herald Gang
Wanted A thorough housekeeper for general work
A thorough housekeeper is sought for general housework. Apply to L S Yocum in Millbrook G .3 Use Overholt Co s Dandy flour if you want the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Yocum
Millbrook, G
Forty-Ninth Congress Organizes Amid Memorials and Bills
The opening sessions show Senate and House organizing with remar ks for Vice President Hendricks and memorials. Nominees for Speaker in the House include Carlisle and Reed with Carlisle elected. numerous bills and resolutions touch tariffs, bankruptcy, Idaho statehood, education, and international affairs as Congress adjourns for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mochoavant
Edmunds
Jotun
Freeidont
Senate
Benator
Ish
Eteas G. Hartis
Thareupon
Sherman
Unoh
House
Senate Arecces
Voorhees
Hendricks House
J B. Clark
Sir Tucker
Virginia
J. G. Carlisle
Kentucky
Cannon
Illiois
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Carlisle
Reed
Holman
Indiana
Hendricks
New Hampshire
Congress
United States
Hoar
Idaho
Congressional Library
Washington
Board of Education
Washington Territory
Cameron
Committee On Finance
Plumb
Reuben Elwood
Illnois Seyatt
Sewett
Mr West
Tray
Austra Hungary
Keey
Spgater
Randall
Morrison
Hiscock
Epwonps
Dolph
Secretary of War
Chicago Ave
Wilson
Voorhers
Inventor Sells Nail Plate Patent Rights to Syndicate
Benjamin Lauth Sr the inventor of a process to make nail plate from old steel rails has sold his patent rights to a syndicate of five eastern firms. He claims the invention will save at least ten dollars per ton in production. Lauth receives 150000 dollars royalty for one year and 300 dollars daily for the remaining sixteen years of the patent life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Lauth
Lauth
Afr
Ohio State Canvassing Board Delays in Hamilton County
The State Canvassing Board met to canvass the state's vote but Hamilton County returns were late. The board plans to reconvene at ten o'clock this morning and has asked attorney George K. Nagh to file mandamus against Clerk Dalton to compel an immediate return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Board of Canvassera
CoLuusis
Hamilton County
George K. Nagh
Dalton
Holiday Goods at Wil Shibley Store Wooster Ohio
Wil Shibley has received an elegant stock of holiday goods at the corner of East Liberty St opposite the Archer House. Pick useful and ornamental gifts for the whole family. novelty items and domestic sewing machines are advertised by J Hofman & Son on the west side Public Square Wooster Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Shibley
East Liberty St
Archer House
J. Hofman & Sonson
West Side Public Square
Wooster
Notable Ohio Notables Pass Away and Legal Issues Rise
A roundup of deaths, legal actions, and accidents across Ohio. Notables include Dr. S D Rissler Newark physician James Lee Stark County sheriff James Lee died Canton. Wm French convicted of murder at Zanesville. Bishop Gilmour confirmed nearly 1000. Also mention coal discovery near Findlay Mt Blanchard and a fatal sewer cave-in in Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridges
Gal Jn
S. D. Rissler
Newark
French
Zanesville
James Lee
Stark County
Canton
Harry Wells
Tuscarawas County
Jack Mason
Logan
Supreme Court
Lewis Webster
Ashtabula County
Chas. Bradley
Warren, O
John Graber
Gilmour
Mt. Blanchard
Findlay
Anne
Louis Holder
Wm. Hills
C.C. C
Shelby
E McNauiee
Wapakoneta
Wm RK. Rankin
Columbus
Ohio
Franklin County
Henry Shearer
Navarre
Wm Parethe
John Day
Alliance
Alexander
Nenia
Mary V Proctor
Lebanon
J.B Mannix
Cincinnati
Archbishop Purcell
Mannix
Purcell
Katie Meyers
Mansfield
Cleveland
Clarksfield
William Reynolds
Wm. Reynolds
Thomas H. Ward
Youngstown
Mahoning County
South Main Street
Akron
Wm. Lawrence
Guernsey District
James Lawrence
Wm. Lawrence, Jr
Cambridge
Jefersonian
Washington
Guernsey County
Kemp's Balsam at Laubach and Boyd Drug Store
The rush continues at Laubach and Boyd for Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs. The standard family medicine is sold with a guarantee of satisfaction and includes free trial sizes and price discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laubach & Boyds Drug Store
Laubach and Boyd
Christmas market delivery deadline and location notice
Must be delivered between the 15th and 22d to reach the city for retail. Bring it in early and be ready for Christmas sales. Highest market price offered for a four room former residence at Jo Wor West Liberty Street Q27n2 W. R Jackson, Wooster, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhe
Chris m
Liberty Street
Quotable Snippets and Light Anecdotes Across Papers
A collage of humorous quotes from various papers. Jokes range from a child craving raisins to tar on gates and a mistaken oil well boast, with a mix of playful banter about singers and stage voices. The pieces read like a daily gag column.
Dalton Ledger Notes Town Life and Local Moves
The Dalton town scene shows Ed Danchy’s 8x10 smile after a new baby arrived last Thursday. Residents visit, travel, and business updates include Mr Sharp from Apple Creek, Annie’s illness, Ada McEllinney, John Wertz traveling to Pittsburg, a Steresceptican show, a moved stove boiler, and coal miners at Dalton mines returning to work after a strike. Local residents Stinson stroke and paralysis, Henry Rudy’s horse shipment, and Jobo Grant’s return to Stark county close the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Danchy
Sharp
Apple Creek
Annie
Miss McAfee
Wooster
Ada McEllinney
West End
John Wertz
Omaha
Nebraska
Pittsburg
New York Commons
Dalton
David Stinson
John Budd
West Lebanon
Henry Rudy
Union
Logan
Jobo Grant
Stark County
Zion
Fistic Fights Darken Town News In Decatur District
Congress reports travel from G. L. Cross from Decatur Indiana. Two Tuesday night fights erupted near residents with chairs irons and weights drawing blood. A tiller and a leisure man argued with threats ending without bloodshed. Local youth disturbances blamed on moral depravity and liquor traffic. Prof J F Simons visited Congress. Mrs Leander Weaver sick then convalescent. Henry Holdemann leaving for Jasper County Missouri seeking permanent home. well regarded for honesty and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Cross
Decatur
Ind
Menry Warner
Pugzes
Rabibus
Hoth
J. F. Simons
Mt. Eaton
Congress
Leander Weaver
Henry Holdemann
Jasper County
Collapse of Orrville Farmers Bank Shocks Town
The Farmers Bank of Orrville, formerly Breneman Horst, suspended operations on Saturday after cashier T G Tlerst caused a voluntary closure. The old financial institution held deposits from many locals and over 3700 in public funds from township treasurers, with total losses to depositors and public money yet to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank of
Orrville
Nvon
TG Tlerst
Casner
Breneman & Horst
Levi Breneman -Rotiring
Dr. Horst
Samuel Snavely
Levi Horst
David J. Warfel
Farmers Bank
Greville Crescent
Resolutions on Death of Mrs Ja tor Frick Adopted by Wooster Lutheran Society
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Lutheran church in Wooster Ohio adopted formal resolutions upon the death of Mrs Ja tor Frick. They praise her Christian character and active service, mourn her loss, and express sympathy to her family. The resolutions urge faithful service and will be published in Wooster papers and the Lutheran Missionary Journal. Signed by committee members Mrs M Heindel ARs M Rocka Rs J B Myers Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jator Frick
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionry Society
Lutheran Church of Wooster
Isis
Providence
Frick
Wooster
Lutheran Missionary Journal
M. Heindel
Ars
M. Rocka
J B. Myers
Old Reliable Photographer Harry Sets New Gallery Prices
In Woosterne at Wil Harry's new Red Carpet Gallery near Kuhn's Grocery, the famed photographer promises first class work with prices: Cabinets from 25 to 3.00 per dozen, Cards 1.00 per dozen, 210 pictures 1.50, duplicates 7 cents each. He invites families to bring babies for better portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woosterne
Wil Harry
Kuhn
Harry
H Harry
Oe & Oett
Crow and Whitmarsh offer new Cleveland dry goods store attracting throngs
In Cleveland at 4 and 6 Euclid Avenue Crow and Whitmarsh open a dry goods store drawing a well heeled crowd. They cut prices on dress goods silk and shawls to lure holiday shoppers while promoting a broad stock from cloaks to handbags and blankets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Craw & Whitmarsh
Euclid Avenue
Messrs. Crow & Whitmarsh
New England
Crow & Whitmarsh
Ohio
Messrs
Cloak and Garment
Ghia
Tveir
Tyeluet Yu
Fuctid Avenue
Ohto
Holland
Caution on Kemp's Bal Sam Dealers Selling Imitations
Public warns against dealers offering Kemp's Bal Sam below regular price as inferior imitations are sold as genuine. Laubach and Boyd named as agents in Wooster with sample bottle provided to you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genuin
Laubach
Boyd
Advertised Letters and Fraudulent Cure Claim
The notice lists unclaimed items at the Dost office Wooster Ohio with names including Bacher Frances Lane Mrs Crambler A J Steuer Forbes Wm HK Shamp Mary raud John Schoehain PM Workman Manyan and others. It also touts Kemp's Balsam forth Threat and Lungs claiming instant cure for consumption at $100 and free sizes, a misleading medicine advertisement for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Dee I
Bacher
Mies
Frances Lane
I Crambler
J Steuer
Aoe Forbes
HK. Shamp
Mary ¢Raud
John Schoehain
Workman
Manyan
P. AL
Final account of multiple administrators in estate matters
Fragmented court record lists first accounts and administrators for several estates including Henry Last, Viltup Sputts, Gene Scobey, Caleb, and more. Names such as Robert Swans, Geo Ho hepple, Margaret Burnet, John Barnett, and John Andrews appear with roles as administrators or executors in various estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan F Barrett
Chistian Eyster
John W. Myers
Barbara Gerber
Agnes J. Hinish
Mary A. Hinish
Henry Huckwalter
Joseph Killman
Wm Feiger
Jacob Billman
DC Beecher
Harry Bucher
S BK Furestone
Henry Last
Fist
Robert Swans
Geo Ho Hepple
Viltup Sputts
Geathertua
Guusmer Gott
Domis Ohtete
John Hh Andrews
Hepty
Lott
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs Patent Remedy
A prominent citizen recalls a year confined to bed and a near fatal consumptive threat. He credits Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs with restoring health, and notes it was sold by Laubath & Boyd at price 60 and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Laubath & Boyd
Hn McLellan, Cor
Bridge
Thi Lowell
Mass
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