15 Jan 1892
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Newspaper
Allen County Democrat
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1892
Page
1
Last week two farmers AY Woll and J W Miller were arrested on cruelty charges after driving into town and mistreating horses tied outside the Cincinnati block. Both men were drunk. Miller posted a 315 bail and failed to appear, while Woll was jailed for contempt.
An old advertisement promises a salve for skin eruptions and sores including fever borers and chapped hands. It pledges positive effects with guaranteed satisfaction and refunds, selling at 26 cents per bar through Melville Brothers.
Ralph Pettibone an early oil operator and Belmont resident born in Perry New York county Wyoming died after a paralytic stroke. He witnessed the Drake well boom and worked along nearby creeks and in McKean county then mining in the west. He married a second wife in 1905 in New York state. survivors include his second wife and Mrs Helen J Mandeville his daughter from his first wife. He was the last surviving member of a large family.
A local financial offer announces access to large eastern investors providing borrowers in Lima and Allen County with funds at very low rates. The pitch urges residents to contact E. L. Guyx, in Rooms 28 and 29 Opera House Block, Lima, Ohio. The report also notes Auglaize County grand jury indictments for horse stealing burglary maliciou sly destroying shade trees fornication petit larceny adultery forgery and wheat thefts among others, with several more indictments pending.
For Rent a 240 acre farm of the late Gwilline Williams located 14 miles from Gomer. Praised as one of the best in Allen county for crope in all seasons with good buildings an orchard and ample water. Enquire of Mrs. R. A. berte at cor North and Tarner sta city. didsthaewtf Ricnarp Grivorris
The wedding of Rev. All Frazer Jr and Miss Carrie Hume is announced for high noon on March 1 with Rt. Rev. Bishop Leonard to perform the ceremony.
Harley's Drug Store on South Main Street leases a room in the new Finch block and plans to open a sample room around mid month, offering teas priced well below cost during the closing-out sale.
A man named Daudonia Kachner claims a sleeping vision directed him to drill a specific oil spot. He recounts prior drilling near Zelienople Harmony and Belah Creek, and says Cunningham and others eventually proved a 1000 barrel per day well at the location. He describes two more visions and offers to mortgage property to fund the venture, awaiting development outcomes.
An 19th century style ad touts Dr Pierre's Favorite Prescription as a cure for married women's weaknesses and derangements. It claims to treat backache neuralgia bearing down pains and irregularities while restoring vigor, with a money back guarantee and price of one dollar.
The governor humorously recalls his wife and marriage on January fourth, 1870, noting a two day affair and joking that he will remain governor in name while acting as lieutenant governor at No. 252 on the street. He teases the audience about dates, duties, and family memories in a witty address at the complimentary dinner.
Safe investment promise guarantees relief or purchase price refund. Advertises 2 bottles from Melville Bros. drug store for throat lung chest conditions including consumption bronchitis asthma and cough. Pleasant tasting and safe, with aerial bottles free at the store.
Mrs Qarniin and Liew near the river report a severe yelp ailment. The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Hole tand ty well after spall. Evans, Vining friends, Mantle with old quarryitls at Middepoint. Sunday in Toledo. Students return to colleges. McIntyre resigns from Clover Leaf boiler work. Mrs C Schager improving from grip. Sleighing among girls. Captain Spencer attends Republican inaugural in Colunna. Longworth case verdict favors defendant. Pedro Club hosts a pleasant evening. Clover Leaf freight boom with 500 cars westbound and 125 eastbound. Mrs Ferry dies at 66 with la grip. Marital dispute debated. apology and separation proposed.
An old advertising snippet recalls Castoria as a trusted remedy across generations. The rhyme traces use from infancy through adulthood, highlighting maternal care and family routines with a nostalgic tone.
A working woman pledges to walk ten miles to buy Ball corset if it cannot be bought easily. She notes the corset feels comfortable the moment it is worn and promises store refund within three weeks if not satisfied. The maker backs the merchant, with a primer on Corsets available at the store.
Dr Baxter presented a memorial volume to Mart Anmetrong Port G A R funded by a few gentle friends. The record aims to transcribe all Allen county soldiers who went to war, preserving their stories for future generations. The remarks recalled April 1861, the unity in war times, and the Squirrel Hunters, with General Armstrong’s display and the Allentown tune stirring pride and sacrifice.
Lee Allen, Bath Township Clerk, has been jailed since Saturday afternoon on a warrant by Daniel Miller accusing him of unlawfully selling delivering and converting property secured by a chattel mortgage in favor of W A Germann. A preliminary hearing before Squire Ferrall was held and, in default of bail, he remains in jail.
A distressed reader describes persistent hacking and catarrh and recommends Dr Bago's Catarrh Remedy. The ad claims the product cures headaches, hawking, and spitting, restoring health for 40 cents. It urges visits to a drug store to buy the remedy and become a "new man."
Clerk Tolan and Sheriff ONeill named jurors for February term including Hilty Richland township Riggs Lima Fair Spencer Thomas Perry Young Lima Jettinghof Delphos Spence Lima Sellare Lima Teegardin Sugar Creek Hartwell Delphos Cleyinger Sugar Creek Harpster Monroe Fitz Highland John Wise Lima Fitz Hichland James Hoyd etc Grand jury to appear February 8. petit and special jurors summoned February 22.
Richland township filed a lawsuit against Jacob Hilty the township treasurer and his bondsmen J Amstutz Jr T P Johnson and J H Hilty to recover 1482.92 the amount claimed as a shortage.
A fragment reports Lane's Family Medicine promoted as daily bowel aid. It also notes prominent farmer St Yerner Frauenfelter, a Democrat and leading local agriculturist in a German township, lying dangerously ill with pneumonia at his home three miles west of the city.
A jumble of local chatter from Gastonia centers on a rumored bout between clerks and oil office workers, a quip about a clever conversationalist, a death in Lydia Howlberte’s family, and a comic aside about Mrs. F B Gardner traveling to Dupont for her mother’s illness, reflecting small town life and fleeting news.
The article cites Ohio influence at Washington backing Sherman, condemns monetarily driven politics, and notes claims that Sherman grew wealthy via national finance control. It also reports a druggist warning of a morphine habit among townsfolk, including a woman buying daily doses and confessing to excessive use.
George McNeille, foreman at the Solar Refinery, lost two children to diphtheria years ago and a third child died in Chicago. The family has now returned to their former residence on West Kibby Street, amid quiet domestic matters.
Fragmentary lines depict a chaotic workday context with odd phrasing and names. The text hints at a speech-like exchange about hours, work, and effort, mentioning New York Herald as the source imprint. The readable portion contains incomplete sentences and nonstandard spellings.
A garbled reminiscence describes Ku Wilson the hunter, a violent incident, and a narrator recounting a day of bird hunting. The tale mentions several places in Indiana, a claim of 64 birds in four hours, and a dramatic confrontation with Native Americans, leaving the rest unclear.
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