25 Mar 1892
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Newspaper
Allen County Democrat
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1892
Page
1
A garbled aging blurb recounts a rural scene with a farmer, town figures, and a prescription plot. The text hints at hay, a near accident, and a peculiar exchange before a patient receipt is noted, mentioning a farmer, a farrier, and a town visit.
Fragmentary OCR shows a narrative about an old lady and a court case involving standard oil and a solar reducing company. It references Dr Parev and forerita ideas, a patent dispute in a Colorado court, and allegations of infringement and royalties. Names include Kennedy and Hoke for a contemporary case, with scattered references to figures like Danial Mes Bongeta and others.
A garbled OCR shows notices for Electric Bitters marketed as liver and kidney remedy with claims of skin benefits. Also appears to mention a divorce action in a common pleas court, alleging wrongdoing and requests for alimony and custody. residence destroyed by fire and injunction against selling real estate, with financial settlements referenced.
A fragmented old ad promises self treatment guidance and cures for diseases, suggesting low-cost stamps to receive information from Olds CE and related Boston firms. The text hints at medical claims, care of illnesses, and promotional language typical of period remedies.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe advertising and journaling with references to months and air buoyancy. The text is partially garbled, mentioning thirty eight hours and a person’s statement about sending something. No clear event or proper entities are identifiable.
The piece reports on a Democratic victory plan with nominees for mayor, city treasurer, and council seats. It praises candidates Michael OConnell, A Decker, J Rhilhares, Ben Bens Ashby, and Henry J. Lawlor while criticizing Republican aims and stressing Democratic unity and integrity for a strong municipal administration.
In a crowded local pageant the Fifth Ward council nomination pits W. W. Butler a Democrat with a steady track record against a strong Republican challenger. The piece sketches party lines, mentions other ward hopefuls, and notes campaign tensions amid broader county contests.
Fragmented records show a Saturday meeting of the Republican committee in Trinity church area where plans to nominate council and other local offices were discussed. Attendees debated candidates including L T Furnas for mayor and James Hellbill for City Controller, with endorsements and procedural motions echoing during the session.
Roy Dungan, longtime local businessman, died in London from brain congestion at age forty two. The dispatch notes his family, and funeral arrangements planned for Monday in the city. Separately, a freight wreck near Lime on freight No. 40 delayed service for hours, with Conductor Bob McNaor and Engineer McCutchin in charge. causes attributed to a broken down potato train car and track damage.
The Evergreen Nursery of Evergreen Wisconsin catalog highlights about 800 varieties of obconiterous evergreens. It notes bright orange forms and unique growth, with imports from Germany and seeds, plus 2500 pounds shipped this season. Readers are urged to obtain the list for low prices and hedge and ornamental uses. The material covers native and western states varieties for extensive planting and weed control.
A testimonial advert claims Dr Kings New Discovery cured a wife threatened with pneumonia after La Grippe. Robert Barber of Cooksport praises its lung healing power, offering a free trial bottle at Melville’s store. Two trains near Huntington derail after collision, conductor Pontius injured.
A fragmentary text references Castoria and related names including Cestoria and Boginger. Details are unclear due to OCR garble but indicate a historical note mentioning individuals and possibly a location or group tied to Castoria.
An old advertisement fragment laments corset discomforts and misfitting shoes for women while promoting ready made options. It speaks of a single correct corset sold with a return-if-unsatisfied policy and references a store primer on corsets.
In a downtown altercation, John Marzetti confronted Del hed at the Electra Light Plant 4 store over a payment dispute. Marzetti drew a revolver and threatened violence, but retreated after Del hed challenged him. Police lines and local reports confirm a tense exchange and ongoing investigation.
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