Weather and social notes from Warren area
Local farmers sow wheat and welcomed rain as corn cutting nears completion. School resumes with A. J. Foust teaching. Socials include picnics by H J Roby and Lewis Minnich and a surprise visit for Mrs. Wm Jones. Marriages Isaac Huffman to Etlie Beavington and Charley Morgan to Cora Hedson. Warren Fair drew crowds but less than usual. Community remarks critique finances and politics of 1890s parties. A man named Joaquin Jor injured by a falling hatchet during home repairs. Protracted Junkards meeting planned at Pleasant Dale amid frost sightings and church doubts. A beggar couple passed through town seeking aid after leaving Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Foust
Watt Hayward
Wm. Cloud
Montpelier
H. J. Roby
Lewis Minnich
Nitingham
Wm. Jones
Isaac Huffman
Etlie Beavington
Democratic Party
Warren Republican
Cleveland
Mr. Harrison
Harrison
Congress
Mr. Cleveland
Bro
John
Joaquin Jor
John Miller
Pleasant Dale
Chicago
Foxy
Craigville News Roundup and Local Happenings
Health good and weather fair with rain signs. Sunday school and preaching routine at Oakland. H M Gilliland Dave Hartman and Wa Miller chosen Elders for the year in the C A church. Ethan John and wife attended Juna Vista picnic and had a good time. Farmers seeding in good condition after rain. William Diehl killed eighteen squirrels last week. hunter John Kibler reports luck. George Homerhouse has two sick horses and claims a cure. Fred Watkins recalls a night confrontation with halted men who fled. Phil Breneman and family visited Warren fair and saw a strong display of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
H. M. Gilliland
Dave Hartman
Wa. Miller
C. A
Ethan John
Juna Vista
Diehl
John Kibler
Geo
Homerhouse
Fred Watkins
Phil Breneman
Warren Fair
Liberty Center Briefs: Typhoid Toll and Local Happenings
Liberty Center reports twenty typhoid fever cases with three deaths, including Hart Johnson, Otto Johnson, and a Ladd child. J.P. Mounsey andMilton Morgan qualified as justice of the peace for Liberty township. Rev Winans ill. Jones preaches at M P church. Garrett and Funk mill near completion. Warren fair well attended. Kunkel and wife visited Minear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Mounsey
Milton Morgan
Dinistton
Liberty Township
Board of County Commissioners
Couni
Hart
Otto Johnson
A.J. Johnson
Kunkel
Moll Morgan
Bluffton
E. M. Minear
Local Notes and Notices from Kreps Area
Farmers plow and sow wheat as rains revive grass. Sermon announced for Kiev Morris in Salem at 2 50 pm and Buena Vista in evening. Cottschalk death at 18 years. funeral at Salem, interment Gottschalk cemetery. Mrs Long ill. neighbors Gentis and Harece visiting. Kreps family visiting Hedges near Poneto. Plasterer to work Lindsey house with Sawyer Bluffton. Ad for Ayer's Pills endorses constipation relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John French, Jr
F Clark
Decatur
Kiev
Morris
Germany
Salem
Buena Vista
Herman C. Cottschalk
Kriger
Gottschalk
M. Long
Ss. Gentis
Harece
Uniondale
Wm. Kreps
Jacob Kreps
Robert Hedges
Poneto
Commissioners Allowances and Poor Farm Expenses
Ledger style roll of county disbursements listing A. H. Reed overseeing and cash, Alfred Brickley overseeing, various goods and coffin costs, children’s aid, burial expenses, medical arts, railroad fare, groceries, and numerous named individuals with payments. Ends with public buildings and per diem items for commissioners and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Reed
C. Sixbey
A. F. Roe & Co
Children’s Aid Society
James Wald
H. Brown & Son
Coffin
C.G. Stahl
G. E. Stover
Brickley Bros
W.C. Horn
Alfred Brickley
C. G. Stahl
Waring
Jas. T. Dailey
G. R. Mounsey
Skiles & Boon
J.T. Cloud & Son
I. N. Hatfield
J. W. Shoemaker
James McCollum
Smethurst & Co
H. D. Cook
Hatfield & Son
W. W. McBride
Worb
C. Huffman
Thos. Mortis
Edwin Rinear
H. English
J. E. Murray
L.J. Wilson
A. E. Springstead
W.M. Newman
E. Springstead
Co Asy
Senate Snap Shot Shows Senate Inactive Amid Sherman Silver Debate
A Washington Post snapshot of the senate during Mr. Peffer s speech on the silver question shows most members ready to repeal the Sherman silver bill while far western silver partisans could delay. The image lists dozens of senators reading, talking, or writing as the clock nears 1 o clock. A stray ad for Hall s Hair Renewer follows, promising to restore vitality and hue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Peffer
Senate
Far West
Washington Post
Mr. Peffer
Mr. Lodge
Mr. Stockbridge
Mr. Quay
Mr. McMillin
Mr. Proctor
Mr. Hawley
Mr. Dubois
Mr. Sherman
Mr. V Platt
Mr. Hoar
Mr. Aldrich
Mr. Perkins
Mr. Pettigrew
Mr. Hale
Mr. Pugh
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Cockrill
Mr. Voorhees
Mr. George
Mr. Call
Mr.Turpie
Mr. Caffrey
Mr. Palmer
Mr. Gibson
Mr. Lindsay
Mr. McPherson
Mr. Bate
Mr. Martin
Mr. Roach
County Jail and Library Expenditures Document
A historical ledger lists payments to jail staff and supplies, including janitors J A Metts and J T Dailey, foods for jail, boarding prisoners, and per diem officers. It also references library maintenance by W H Eichhorn and county auditor and commissioners by W H Ernst and Peter Brickley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Deam
G. W. Huffman
J.T. Dailey
H. C. Arnold & Co
G. E. Stover
Gous
W.H. Eichhorn
W. Stine
Salary County
W.H. Ernst
Peter Brickley
Pert Diem
Henley
E.m.rinear
How Feed Affects Egg Color and Flavor
A historic guide explains how poultry diet shapes egg quality. Milk heavy feeds yield pale yolk and watery whites with insipid taste, while grain based diets with milk scraps, Indian corn, oats, and greens produce richer eggs described as true gold and silver stamp for breakfast dishes. It notes sea region hens produce fishy tasting eggs and warns against milk slop feeding.
Obituary for Mary FE Lockwood From Chester Center to Vive Points
Mary FE Lockwood born May 13 1849 died Aug 24 1803 aged 44 years 3 months 17 days. Joined Christian church at Chester Center later linked with the Democrats near Vive Points schoolhouse. Married Alfred Lockwood they had three sons and two daughters two sons and one daughter with husband survive. She was a faithful neighbor who aided others and died prepared to join God she loved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary FE. Lockwood
Christian Church
Chester Center
Dankards
Vive Points School House
Alfred Lockwood
One Fare to Chicago Excursion Tickets Offered
One fare excursion to Chicago offered by the T I K C railroad Clover Leaf route. Tickets valid Sept 23 and 24 with return within 10 days. Demonstrations Sept 25 to 27 tied to Columbian events and Christian Endeavor Day. Trains run daily from Ohio and Missouri, Indiana schedules. World's Fair station stop at Toledo. Jenkins, Gen’l Pass Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Chicago
Ohio
Mnois
Indiana
World's Fair Station
Jenkins
Gen's Pass
Toledo
Indiana Day Sale Cuts Rates on Clover Leaf Route
Railroad announces extremely low rate excursion tickets from all Indiana stations with ample return limit. Through trains depart Bluffton to Frankfort on Sept 25 with purchase on Sept 23. Rates very low. C C Jenkins Gen Pass Act Toledo Ohio. One word describes it perfection. DeWitts Witch Salve advertised cures sores burns and skin ailments known effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Roaches
Bluffton
Frankfort
C.C. Jenkins
Toledo
Ohio
DeWitts
Eures
Eure
Neighborhood farming and repairs report
People in the area begin sowing wheat while corn harvest is nearly finished. Residents start making cider and apple butter. Edward S. Turner plans to move to his farm in a couple of weeks. George Dyson works on a new barn exterior. Henry Johns left his huckster wagon in the shed last Wednesday due to rain and mud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward S. Turner
George Dyson
Henry Johns
Low rate harvest excursions promised by North-Western Line
An opportunity for visiting the rich West and Northwest is offered by a series of low rate harvest excursions arranged by the North-Western Line. Tickets go on sale August 22 September 12 and October 10 1893 to Northwestern Iowa Western Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Manitoba Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and Utah. Tickets are valid for return passage within twenty days from sale with stopover privileges on the outgoing trip. For rates and details contact ticket agents or request a free circular from W A Thrall general passenger and ticket agent Chicago and North Western Railway Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Northwest
North-Western Line
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Manitoba
Nebraska
Colorado
Yoming
Utah
W.A. Thrall
Chicago & Northestern Railway
Chicago
World’s longest artificial water courses noted
The Bengal canal spans about 900 miles and is the longest artificial water course. The Erie Canal follows at about 363 miles. Each project cost nearly 10 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengal Canal
Erie
The Value of Coins and Insects in Agriculture
The text compares coin value by weight for gold and by government stamp on silver coins. It praises Simmons Liver Regulator for relief from biliousness and headaches with claims of a 25 cent powder curing many. It notes United States farmers lose about 100 million dollars yearly to insect damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons Liver Regulator
United States
Warner's Heart Corrector 1911y wood carvers prefer oak
The article notes the best woods for antique and medieval carvings are oak cedar cypress sycamore pine and ebony. It lists these species as favored or suitable for detailed work and historical styles.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Chronic Cure
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for long standing illnesses and chronic symptoms. It urges perseverance in taking the medicine, insisting it attacks disease vigorously and remains until conquered, while warning against headaches and constipation treated by Witch’s Little Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
European Asian American river mileage count report
A fragmented note mentions navigable river mileage across Europe Asia and America totaling 144752 tiles with the United States at 47555. The rest contains garbled phrases likely about a person or product but lacks clear facts or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
America
United States
Examination for teachers license at Central School Building
Regitar examination of applicants for teachers license will be held the last Saturday of each month at Central School Building. Applicants not personally known to the Superintendent must present a certificate of moral character from a school official. A library fee of fifty cents is charged. Applicants must report for work by 9 00 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regitar
Central School
Remarkable claims on tar syrup for lung cure
A testimonial praises White Wine of Tar Syrup as superior for lung trouble, stating strong benefit to lungs and recommending it widely. The note mentions Nev, A. M. Humphrey, Trilla Coles, and J. E. Sturgis as seller. Also notes that in this century about 2000 tons of gold have been mined worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Humphrey
Trilla, Coles
J. E. Sturgis
Six year old daughter sick throat cured by tar syrup
A pastor from Char ks ville Missouri praises White Wine of Tar Syrup for a six year old girl with a sore throat and ulcers who improved quickly after use. The message notes the remedy as the best medicine and mentions sale by J E Sturgis. It also includes a Great Britain statistic about ten sick days per person per year.
Cholera Remedy Endorsed For Home Use
Local readers are urged to keep Chamberlin's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand. The note highlights its usefulness for stomach sickness diarrhoea and cholera symptoms, with a testimonial tone and a vendor in Turkish Asia Minor. It also references DeWitt's Liver Pills and a vinegar claim about dental tartar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
C. C. Deam
Honey of rigs as the queen of remedies promoted
A biased advertisement extols a honey preparatory remedy as a gentle laxative tonic that comforts bowels, aids kidneys, cures constipation and fevers, restores health and beauty, and is recommended by doctors and druggists. it claims low price and wide use. The note references an agent and a second, De Wit's Witch Hazel Salve praised for skin issues and piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigs
Vig Honey Co
Stuimsis
de Wit
C.U. Deam
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Birdsell Steel Skein
Justus, Rogers & CO
Batson Bridge
Isaac Clowser
Craigville
Liberty Center
Kreps
Trix
Ayer
North & McDowell
Cook
W. McBride
Maurer
Lseegaguaadses
J. A. Michaels
Wai. Russell
James Buckles
David Gottschalk
Joseph Rose
Samuel Pence
David Zoll
Justus
Rogers & Co
Frank Masure
W.T. Junkin
Geo. Gottschalk
Win. Potter
Frank Staver
Eee
Samuel Bender
Ashbaucher Bros
D. Snyder
G. F. McFarren
Chas
Kaltwasser
T. Williamson
Studabaker Sale & Co
James Cobbin
Mary E. Sturgeon
Nancy E. Eckrote
N. J. Sutton
T. W. Grove
James Wasson
John B. Funk
Nat Mitchell
A.T. Merriman
D.S. Johnson
C.C., Stahl
Branson Weaver
H. J. Garton
John R. Davis
Rep. Co
W. A. Kunkel
Rockcreek
Chronicle Pub. Co
Notices and Chronicle
F.T. Waring
W. A. Gatelius
Seccrnee
P. A. Allen
Wilson Humphrey & Co
W. B. Burford
Sentinel Printing Co
Sevee
Dunnerreensess
David Klopfenstine
Grames
H. Brickley
F. P. Anthony
A. Walker
Veter Shoemaker
Six Mile
Cover
Mossburg
J.A. Young
Rep
J. A. Brickley
J. A. Stewart
Crisamore
Bridge
Nottingham
Blair and Williams
T. J. Sowards
Diem
Das. T. Dailey
Sum
K. Hinehaet
Diem Dep.co.ass’r
A. Oppenheim
Tho. Stahl
Gehrett
R. W. Stine
Wm. Cover
Robert Chalfant
Ie J.K. Einehast
Public Buildings
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R.J. Lowry
Jones Prairie
Texas
Annie Collins
Diginton
Mags
Henry Ott
Mustang Bill
Newcastle
Wyo
J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
J. A. Metts
R. F. Thorpe
Biddle
Renee
Bluffton Light & Fuel Up
G. T. Williamson
Wm. Fields
W. F. Guoynes
Lerseeee
Mi’g Co
James T. Dailey
Library
Warner
Dart
IW Tonge, MD
Moncey Et
Younse
Ile
Teitchant
Sin Sie& Se
Younge
Medical and Surgical Institute
Institute
Cala
W. Youngle
A.orr
Calhoun and
Lewis Streets
Fort Wayne
Ind
Wells County
Hale & Markley
Deers West of Exchange Bank
Biuffton
Fairbank
N. K. Fairbank & CO
Great Britain
Troy
Kansas
Chi
Turkish
Asia Minor
Health and Happiness
P. O
L.A. Slocum
J. R. Gay
Fifth Ave
Chicago, Ill
Ciizens
Tharrison Township
Doellaia
Aia Ab
Maurice Feeser
Wil Mike
Board of Commissioners of
Budi Qin
Ab Meir Nesh
Mondasco
Cnow
Blaitten
Drefillia
Sheriff's
Shaditen
Wells Ceamnty
India
Sas
Rilesiand
Wetts County
Tidizana
WLU
Daniel Foust
Wells
Abratian Hames
Panel
Hs Presenter
Crreuin
Wells Circuit Court
Blutton
Brdianautus
Africa
DeWitt
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