05 Aug 1892
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Newspaper
Allen County Democrat
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1892
Page
1
A Democratic meeting approved the reappointment of Daniel Arpiter and W. O. Mehafey as deputy supervisors of elections. A reporter quoted a rural delivery advocate praising bicycle mail routes, arguing free country delivery could come with better roads and could boost newspaper sales and letter writing, while noting cost concerns and logistical limits.
Popular remedy Electric Bitters touted as purer medicine with universal claims. Advertised to cure liver and kidney diseases, pimples, boils, malaria, headaches, indigestion, and more, with satisfaction guaranteed or money back. A Sims doctor tale follows about a misheard patient remark and the doctor’s reaction.
A fragmentary note describes a family offering Caatoris to aid four children found near a casters workshop. Police report no injuries and no further details given.
The match between Sullivan and White ends in dramatic fashion as Sullivan collapses after a brutal 30th round. Medical staff fight to revive him while attendants and spectators fear for his life. White grieves as authorities consider the severity of the injury and the night turns somber.
Report describes a chaotic scene after a fatal blow during a fight in which Sullivan nearly dies. Witnesses fear he will not recover as attendants administer whiskey to revive him, then rush him home for care. He later regains some awareness but remains weak and delirious. The crowd and medical staff monitor his condition closely.
The letter from BLEX of Mt. Clemens Michigan dated July 27 discusses labor, tariffs, and political strategies. It argues Democrats may win Michigan if nominated governor, criticizes Republican promises on wages and the Homestead strike, and warns politicians about labor unrest and political repercussions through November. It notes Cleveland favored by laborers, and condemns demagogues and machine politics affecting public sentiment.
A mix of old time ads and a rescue tale. An ad touts Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption and colds with free trials at Melville Bros. Drug Store. Nearby, a barrel incident ends with a young woman pulled to safety after slipping in head first while pouring cold drink water.
An ad offers a thermal book titled Care Yourself Dont Pay Doctors Bills. It lists a 100 page volume with elegant colored plates to be mailed for three 2 cent stamps to A. P. Ordway & Co Boston GH. The rest discusses Union Pacific telegraph operators seeking a wage system ending old irritations and aiming for a graded scale with fixed salaries and longer terms.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and references to sores and a list of nonsensical phrases. The readable portion lacks a coherent event, date, or clear entities beyond the product name.
Fred Cartin failed to pay alimony to Dell Cartin prompting contempt proceedings. Judge Johnson ordered $30 monthly until further order. Cartin fled before arrest, returned, and was jailed after a sheriff’s appearance. Dell, once Dell Spencer, is a former local resident linked to a notorious case.
Genoa citizens remain optimistic about an oil and gas boom after earlier delays. New wells, leases, and a $6000 bond shift to Cleveland parties spark plans for immediate development in Woodville and surrounding Ottawa Sandusky county areas. Wide field activity centers around multiple farms and pipelines with numerous drills and rigs already in place amid rising production.
Miss Sarah Brown of Olean New York returns home after visit with sister Mrs Thos Conley Greenlawn avenue upon receipt of telegram announcing her mother's serious illness.
This ad lists diseases of women and men including catarrh, kidney and bladder issues, nervous and sexual disorders, and deformities. It promises cures without surgery, home treatment options, and asks readers to write for a description while noting confidential consultation and medicine mailed anywhere. It targets marriages and medical weaknesses with broad, unverified claims.
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