Lima society and business notes mix with illness and transport accident
Community events fill the week with a masquerade ball by Lima Turnverein and a Melville sisters performance at the opera house while the Ladies Auxiliary delays their ball. Health mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla for rheumatism and Mrs Joe Guinan's serious illness. City financier George Feltz comments on Lima’s surplus funds and investment safety as William Crawford suffers injuries after being thrown from a train in a mishap on LE W line.
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Lima
Wm. Crawford
Brutal RoedeKer Arrested in Domestic Assault Case
Middle aged farmer Beet Roederer, five miles from Spencerville, was arrested Monday afternoon at Hohls saloon by Constable Mechling on a warrant charging assault to kill his wife. Neighbors allege long cruelty. incident in which he grabbed his daughter by the hair, wrecked dishes, and threatened with a revolver. Roederer, intoxicated and armed, was jailed by Justice Becker.
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Beet Roderer
Spencerville Road
Hohls
Mechling
Roederer
Carla
Roderer
Owin
Justice Becker
Farm for Sale near Lima Ohio By J G Neff
Farm for sale west of Lima near the city limits owned by J G Neff. 120 acres with 100 under cultivation, a two story dwelling, barn and outbuildings, spring house with constant flowing water. Good market nearby. Cash or on time. Inquire of Howard Neff, East North Street, Lima Ohio ADE.
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J. G. Neff
Altuated
Tima
Howe
East North Street
Lima
Ohio
Counterfeit Two Dollar Note Found With Luke O Brien
Luke O’Brien, a ticket agent at the C H D depot, possesses a fine counterfeit two dollar silver certificate from 1886 series B with treasury number B 131,874. The ink on the seal is off color and the paper is poor. He plans to frame and hang it in his office as a reminder.
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Luke O'Brien
Luke
Skaters Rescued After Ice Rescue at North Lima Reservoir
A large crowd skated on the north side reservoir when a serious accident occurred. A young man named Findley of South Lima fell into the water as ice was cut. His elder brother plunged in, rescuing him with only a cold bath for both.
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North Side
Findley
South Lima
Arrested for Bastardy in Fremont
Yesterday afternoon Constable Comer arrested Charles Krogh of Fremont on a bastardy charge. A telegram from Fremont Marshal Lynch confirmed the warrant. Krogh was found in the Lake Erie yards and brought to the jail. Lynch arrived last night and left with the prisoner at 7 20 this morning.
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Comer
Charles Krogh
Fremont
Marshal Lynch
Lake Erie
Dem worker Mr Harrod resigns to return to farm implements
Mr A Harrod, who has been doing excellent work for the Democrats for the past year, has resigned his position and gone back to his first love, selling agricultural implements for Henry Parnsm.
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A. Harrod
Democrats
Henry Par
Christmas Reochoes and Reproachful Exchange in Khonkd News
A fragmented historical letter denounces a reporter from Kida News for prior corrections and misstatements. It tallies choir concert participation, receipts totaling over four dollars, and accusatory rhetoric, arguing truth and restraint in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kida News Vor
Matemendt
M. I
Flem
Inquest Opens Over Farm Well Death Near Beaver Dam
Doctor Hartiche to conduct inquest into the death of Afra Magabeth Hesder found at the bottom of a farm well near Beaver Dam. Widow Mrs. Reeder, aged 76, living with an invalid stepson, may have fallen or been moved, with doubt about self harm versus accident. Open questions linger as coroner resumes inquiry.
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Hartiche
Beaver Dam
Afra
Magabeth Hesder
Reeder
Life and death of Judge Charles McHughes of Lima
A memorial recounts Judge Charles McHughes born 1823 near Lima, his Civil War service, legal career, and multiple county offices. It notes his sudden death after an apoplectic attack while at home with his family, his marriage to Miss Worley, four children, and his respected public leadership in education, morals, and local industry. The piece also touches on unrelated legal notices about a Mr. Smith and missing wife, illustrating local newsroom activity.
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Charles Mc Hughes
Miami University
Oxford
Lamison & Robly
Har
Nicholls
Pittsburg
Seige
Corinth
Hia
Theodore Robb
Allen County
Court of Common Pleas
Judge Hughes
Miss Worley
Piqua
Jessie Aves
Misa Belle Hughes
Kent
Citven
Republic
Partiain
Ohio
Tribute to Judge Hughes Highlights Seen at Wake
A funeral tribute recalls Judge GC M Hughes at Sabbath night service. Friends express reverence as they recall his character, kindness, and leadership. The obituary notes his deep faith, love of family, and the peaceful composure in death.
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GC. M. Hughes
Prankster Forders from County Fleeing Arrest After Shootings
Sidney Daily News reports Don Perkenpile fled from Careysville to evade arrest for shooting at Mrs Emeline Perkeypile and Mrs Sarah Idle after demanding entry to Idle’s home. A warrant issued at St Paris failed to jail him. he vanished toward Urbana, leaving locals terrified and prosecutors eager to drop the case.
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Don Perkenpile
Careysville
Livia
Emeline Perkeypile
Sarah Idle
St. Paris
Urbana
Forkerpite
Sidney Daily News
Obituary for Carts D Cremean of Allentown
Carts D Cremean born June 1820 died January 5 1802 at 71 years 5 months 20 days. He married Sarah Johns October 27 1839 who preceded him 16 months. Twelve children born four living. Funeral at M E church Allentown January 7 by Rev Lavi Ely, burial near resurrection morn. Brother of Rev W J and 8 D Cremean.
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Carts D. Cremean
Sarah C. Johns
M. E
Allentown
Lavi Ely
W. J
D. Cremean
Too Much Now in Political Talk Leads to Racial Slur
A morning political gathering heard a leading Republican insult colored people, naming Jackson McGee and Byrd as officeholders and predicting further scandal from a mixed-race man. the remarks blamed three officials for breaking a white family and worrying about the number of women seen with him on corners.
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Jackson
McGee
Byrd
Coughing Leads to Consumption Kemp's Balsam Claim
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a quick remedy for coughs impacting consumption risk. It promises immediate relief and positions the product as a patent medicine solution.
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Kemp
Last Run of East North Street Railroad Man Pa Edmunds
Enson Edmonds died at 2:45 a m at his East North street home after a brief illness from a severe cold that developed into la grippe pneumonia and heart failure. He was 59, a longtime C H D railroad worker famed as Pa Edmunds, with four children and membership in the K P Lodge and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. His son in law John Glancy was with him when he passed, and the family remains in sorrow as Mrs Edmonds and another son recover.
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Enson Edmonds
East North Street
Edmonds
John Glancy
Toledo
Pa” Edmunds
Robert
Eldon Edmunds
Cincinnati
C. Q. Neige
Edmunds
Taken Away in His Youth in Lima Notice
Frank Wheeler eldest son of Mr and Mrs A F Wheeler died Monday at 1240 after acute mania and a coma lasting a week He was 24 years old leaving a wife married March 14 1889 and two babies The family and friends extend sympathy to the father mother brother wife and children due to his untimely death
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Bmith & Taith
Lok
Bmith
Isi
Times Counting
Mr. Smith
Frank Wheeler
A. F.wheeler
Lima
Lima Tilustraved Photobook Remembered By Readers
A number of readers recall a Lima photograph book published about three years ago under the title Lima Tilustraved. The work showcased city life and notable sites through curated images, inviting reflection on Lima’s visual history.
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Lima
Gas pressure crisis at St Marys line shocks city
Dr Baxter cites Cole and Reichalderfer report showing 107 pounds at St Marys line and 7 pounds at high-pressure line. Regulators and all wells were open while 40 to 40 miles of low pressure lines reduced supply. About 1,000 visitors flocked to the gas office Saturday with few objections. Atmospheric conditions blamed for the drop from 115 pounds.
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Dr. Baxter
Messrs. Cole
Reichalderfer
St. Marys
Regulator House
Ime
Convnner
Eastern oil market pins value and pipeline work update
The eastern oil market closed at 63 with Buckeye Pipe Line showing 34 412.82 barrels for January 12. In Weat Middlesex Pennsylvania crews dismantled a 1 1/2 inch line laid two years ago to move Lima oil east, as demand shifts west toward Chicago. A barn burned at Bullis Pa at 6 30 due to an overheated stove, eight horses saved but doors frozen kept them inside. Monthly pipeline statements to year end list totals for eastern field including liabilities and deliveries, and Buckeye and Nat Transit Co figures show substantial outstanding vouchers and credit balances. Buckeye’s gross stock includes all Lima oil in iron tanks in PA and NY.
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Weat
Middlesex
Chicago
High Explosive Co
Builix
Nat Transit Co
Court house notices and land transfers report
Court note records show Lucinda Charles filed foreclosure against Elijah Charles. In Bath township John Lehman quit claimed 90 acres to Reuben White for 500 dollars, Rebecca Johns also quit claimed 90 acres to Reuben White for 400, Stacia A Bishop sold land in Elida to John H Ennslen for 325. Probate reports the Hulda Watt will admitted. marriage licenses issued to Andrew Emery and Sadie Peters, David Bingley and Jamie Lichty, Joseph Schneider and Lena Hofman.
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Recorder's Office
John Lehman
Reuben White
Bath Township
Rebecca Johns
Stacia A
Bishop
John H. Ennslen
Elida
Hulda Watt
Andrew J. Emery
Sadie Peters
David Bingley
Jamie Lichty
Joseph Schneider
Lena Hofman
Mrs Mary Ridenour Dies at 89 at Elida Homestead
Mrs Mary Ridenour aged 89, relict of Geo Ridenour, died at the old homestead near Elida Monday morning. Her husband served in the war of 1812 under Capt Sam Spangler. Son John G Ridenour, once county recorder, and an afflicted daughter were with her. A Lutheran for 70 years, she requested the church bell toll 89 times, which was rung yesterday morning.
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Mary Ridenour
Geo. Ridenour
Elida
Sam’ Spangler
John G. Ridenour
Lutheran Church
Allen County Agricultural Society Election Meeting Notice
The next meeting of the Allen County Agricultural Society will elect seven directors. It will be held at the Lima courthouse assembly room on Saturday January 30 1892 at 1 oclock pm.
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Court House
Lima
Sheriff Auction Sells Two Lions in Execution Case
Sheriff ONeil conducted a sale last Monday after an execution in the case of Alex Carson against John Kenney. Two valuable lions were auctioned, fetching a total of 165 dollars. The buyers were not clearly named in the readable text.
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Sheriff O’neil
Alex Carson
John Kenney
Arson
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Murr
Talerhonr
Reicheldorfer's
Uld
Mins Nellie Higby
Frankfort
T. Stuithe
Joe Guinan
S. Elizabeth Street
Melville Sisters
L. E
King
Hood
Undertakers’ Association of
Northwestern Ohio
Jacob Moser
Tiffin
Lima Turnverein
Brutal Roedeker
Beaver Bam
Mra, Rueaboth Reeder
Aighee
Charles
Hughes
Ueato
Lagal
James MacKenzie
Mackengle
Wow Hke
Emerson
Longfellow
Angel Handa
Foften
Castoria
Here
OTL and Gas
Buckeye Pipe
Court House News
Lucinda Charles
Elijah Charles
Allen County Agricultural Society
Begain Was
Public Square
Opera House
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