McClure Boom Promises New Depot and 100 Jobs
McClure poised for rapid growth as oil and gas prospects attract New York and Indianapolis capital. A planned McClure Manufacturing Company and Machine Works Addition will sell 200 lots, erect factories, employ 100 to 150 workers, and build wagons, buggies, tools, and a full street and sewer system.
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Mclure
Ohio
McClure
New York
Indianapolis
Foster
Wulff
Tien Keinda
Cie
Rumiton
Nate
Itealf
McClure Manufacturing Company
Tron
McClure boom and gas era reshape town in McClure
The document outlines McClure's push for Clover Leaf railroad access, depot construction, and a large manufacturing complex by the McClure Manufacturing Company. It notes gas expansion with the Deway Stave transition, a mill and elevator project, and major local business growth driven by Andrew Johnson, the McClure House proprietor, and other firms. The piece highlights extensive industry, job creation, and land sales fueling the town’s rapid development.
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Andrew Johnson
McGlure House
Bred Reehner
Henry County
Avery
Rechner
H. P. Dome
Michael Conrad
Nevice
le Pryies
Mike
Spellz
Rouland
R. Battenfield
Inamae
Twosane
Richard
Clarit
McClore
Dove Stave Company
der Stave
M Lace
Barhood
Counselman Brothers
E.B. Fiver
John Randolph
Randolph
J.B. Neible
Tohoson Brothers
Bert Rockwell
George Russell Deceiver and Union County Scandal
An 1889 Henry County ledgers entry alleges George Rowell billed for Dow Liquor Law work with $260 charged, claiming a $250 promise. The record notes county payment by order No. 4144 and criticizes Russell’s honesty and political loyalties amid calls for a Democratic auditor candidate.
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Henry County
George Rowell
Evers
Russell
Navorsoy
Omo
Ocr. Tech
Ohio
Gro
Russeln
Commissioner's Journal
Russell Pi Iains
Democratic Mass Meeting to Be Held Monday Evening
A Democratic mass meeting is announced for Monday evening November 3. Speakers include Senator Zimmerman of Fremont and other party leaders urging turnout and active participation in upcoming events.
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Sen
Zimmerman
Fremont
Railroad Tax Abatement Controversy Taints City Ledger
George Fruscell a railroad tax abater draws attention as Auditor Russell pushes abatements. Damaged records show orders, dates, and several corporations notified of tax refunds while a Damascus farmer seeks a $3.10 error. The dispute questions whether commissioners were informed before abatements and hints at reform auditor interference.
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Coder
Wajaiom
Traneer
Henry County
Rowit
Toledo & Kanise City
Secoe Oe Cup
Ronarty
Ondtoe No
Synotytemi Ig Flod
Karen Shey
Riciard Gowers
Russell
Philip B. Springer
Damascus Sp
Board of Commissioners
Heirtan
Pocket full of railroad ponies cited in faded remark
A fragmentary note questions a money repayment and hints Russell’s pocket full of railroad ponies as a possible cause. The text remains cryptic and unclear, with little verifiable detail or context to expand into a fuller report.
Don’t Trade and Vote Warning Amid Nationwide Trade Talk
A political 오 dac jammed missive accuses the Democratic and Republican camps of a trading scheme tied to election choices. It claims party looting threats, urges voters to back Brigham and Russell to avert publican gains, and notes a sharp fall in American wheat and corn exports due to hostile policy and trade conditions.
New York advertised book promises warned relief and ease
A fragmented ad promotes a non regulated patent cure for expectant mothers offering painless relief and long term savings. It references indies and a two cent dainty bend and mentions Liao Hnann Thomas paying for his money.
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New We York
Sae Nes
Yalu
Liao Hnann Thomas
Yonkers Staten Publishers
Baltimore, Md
Higher Taxes and Prices Spark Public Debate
A Chicago newspaper column advocates against the Me Kinsey tariff bill, arguing higher taxes raise prices and hit consumers via wholesalers and retailers. It contends a tax is shifted to buyers, provoking moral and political fury as Republicans defend the policy amid economic strain.
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Chicago Herat
Pizin
Rigoroee
Idemisrs
Kinsey
Wesinsey
Mont
Sauan Teoude
Tie Bieta
Casio Patra
Ieike
Repubicans
Question to reform county auditor about tax abatement details
A reader questions Will Russell and County Auditor George Runsall about the $258.40 abated tax in township No 0 Boo. J. Bastion, land owned by Robert Hislop, asking how the funds were used and whether misappropriation occurred. The note mentions Hibbard's Rheumatic and Liver pills and includes critique of officials.
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Odor
Olfon
Napolon
Ons
Luly
Toledo
Kansan
Monrow
Gao
Bummell
Drie Noy
Andersoma
Napoleon
Tyeaa
Bary Cobron
Vistmoot Cate
George Runsall
Boo. J. Bastion
Robert Hislop
The King of Medicines and a Townyard Encounter
A fragment describes a curious boast about a medicine named Saren parila curing blood diseases. A traveling man attempts unwanted contact with a girl in a yard near Indiana, prompting her to strike him with a wheelbarrow theft and a high kick, as she taunts about not being able to work.
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Indiana
Sbe
Grapes for Health and Pure Grape Juice Endorsement
An article extols ripe grapes for dinner as highly beneficial to health and praises preserved Pure Grape Juice as invaluable for weak and invalid persons. It notes Port Grape Wine and Grape Juice preserved by a New Jersey concern as reliable sources, associating unfermented juice with ripe grapes for feeding invalids and proper nourishment.
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Speer
New Jersey
de Crom
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Chas.e. Reynolds
RanaLrites
I. Maved
K. Weer
W. Demme
Wolff
Himsalf
McClace
Towon
Mr. Wulff
Lake Shore
Coldwater
Michigan
Delphos
Ann Non
Wiedman, Predericke and Company
Inco
Thin
United Brethren
Deway Stave Company
Dewey
Coe
Ita
At & Mini
Paraphine
Thia
Perentine
McClung
John McClure
Clover Leaf
McClure Company
Robintot
Samuel Bower
Georgetown
Defiance Co
Mathews
Fauver
New Phelps
Howe
George Russell
the Deceiver
Democratic Mass
Bostleman
GEO. Russel
R. R
George Fruscell
Ndltor’s
Orden Bo
Oftton
Ohare
Ruetty
Andi Oflon
Aanoleno
Will Russell
Hibbard
Crete
U. S
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Carters
Ria
Sena
Bremilla
Roan
Eames
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