29 Jul 1892
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Newspaper
Allen County Democrat
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1892
Page
1
Report on a proposed north south road corridor with judge overseen legal action. Receiver appointed at the U S court and linked to a local bank. officials discussed route viability, funding, and potential impact on nearby communities. Engineering teams surveyed the grade, bridges, and overall condition while questioning timelines and ownership.
A fragment notes a mother recalling giving Castoria for a sick baby and later for children. Distinct entities include Castoria and Caxtoria as remedies referenced in a historical, parental care context. The tone suggests a recall of early 20th century infant care without modern medical terms.
The delegation from this county will be composed of the same gentlemen who took part in that late circuit Judicial Convention that nominated Judge Day. The judicial delegates elected last spring were for this year, and the delegation to be held in Wapatonota on poem 18th repeats the same lineup.
An old, garbled advertisement fragment promises ten dollars to a family for obtaining a book on ticsnwony and mentions mail orders to Ordway & Go Jowton in Mai, with unclear references to portage and a moodily phrased appeal. The text is fragmentary and reads like a catalog blurb from a bygone era.
The building and loan association reports a month of reform and growth. New offices and rooms were remodeled with improved furnishings and a burglar proof safe installed. The secretary notes loan activity totaling $9,800 from members, withdrawals of $36,100, and a shift to straight 6 percent interest loans with no premiums. Dividends are paid semi monthly, and members may withdraw with full refunds, while temporary loans are secured by property.
A vintage advertisement touts Looks linked to liver stomach and kidneys. It claims Eye catching “Hillows Look” for inactive liver and “Dyxpaptic Look” for stomach disorder and “Pinghed Look” for kidney issues. It promotes Electric Bilters as a universal tonic curing Tint Wey Blotchea Belly and improving complexion at Melville Bros Drugstore.
P A Bennett, a farmer four miles north of Cairo, was thrown from a horse during a drting incident near his home. He sustained a scalp laceration and minor injuries before reaching the residence of Pat O Neill. A physician was summoned but Bennett left on his own after recovering. In other news, Governor McKinley ordered Solomon Mouth transferred from the penitentiary to the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster as part of a court action related to Ed McCabe’s killing and Foulk’s sentencing. Prosecutor Motter supported the transfer, noting Foulk is 18 and could reform with proper care.
Public notice offers a free sample bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery Pills and a Guide to Health and Household Instructer. Send name and address to HS Bucklen Co and Melville Bros druggists to claim the free trial.
In Gawling Green, the Wilhelm women feared an impending catastrophe from a dazzling aurorg display. They dropped to their knees, prayed loudly, and cried to the almighty, alarming nearby neighbors with their screams.
A fragmentary notice mentions Mrs. Grigga retiring to her home and references W. B. Commell of North Jet ago in a garbled OCR item. The readable bits imply a local society or obituary-like notice with names and places but lack coherent context or dates.
George and Minerva Clarke, once united in marriage thirty years ago, have separated for three years amid family strife. They renewed vows before Judge Douglas, seeking to rebuild their life together. Clarke resided in Dayton. Minerva in Rand Lin, with ten children among them.
Reports from Randolph and surrounding counties in Indiana describe a flurry of drilling activity near Winchester and other towns. Three wells test Trenton sandstone with oil and gas shows. production ranges from modest oil yields to several hundred barrels daily in multiple fields. Industry, including Ohio and Indiana divisions, forecasts more wells before winter with 140 producing wells in Indiana's field and a combined daily output around 1,600 barrels.
In Ohio's Portage Valley Woodville field, 34 wells are active with 39 completed and 26 rigs set. Early leaders include Geo W Barnes & Co No 2 yielding about 870 bbls daily after a strong first 24 hours, with several wells around 450–1000 bbls daily. Output climbs toward 4,000 bbls daily across the field. Local farmers anticipate northward development as the field expands toward Genos.
report covers final day of the Wapakoneta Deriving Dark Association with a strong run at the Ohio circuit. details list trot and dash results, including Baritone’s 144 time with Joseph Luale of Kenton, and multiple consolation races. crowded grounds noted. local ads mention a salve promotion and Mrs Drover visiting Dupont.
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