The Old Pike remembered on the National Road
A reader recalls the National Road from Baltimore to Richmond and the Allegheny region, describing its rise from 1818 to its decline after 1850. He details wagoner life, tavern culture, Conestoga horses, freight loads, stages, toll gates, and notable travelers along the Pike through Maryland Pennsylvania and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republicas
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Congress
Baltimore
Cumberland
Wheeling
Richmond
Ind
St Louis
Alleghany Mountains
Wheeling Commission House
Tony
Pony Express
B. Mitchell
Magnolia
Harrison
Polk
Taylor
Jackson
Henry Clay
Tom Corwin
Cessna
Mountains
Washington
Clay
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
Advertises Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for catarrh with nasal congestion discharge and head ache. Claims immediate relief and suitability for those sensitive to cold in the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
The New Man and Washington's Day Appeals
A humorous sketch shows George begging his wife for money while she shops for family needs. Archbishop Ireland gives a patriotic address on Washington's birthday stressing dignity in poverty, rights in labor, and cooperation between capital and labor. Also promoted are free samples of Dr King's remedies and health guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANN & CO
Munn & Co. Receiva Mpi Notica
Scientific American
Absimencere
Mildred
George
Milly
John Ireland
Washington
America
Dr King
H. B. Bucken & Co
Chicago
Dr Powell's
Drugatore
Meal Estate Transfers in Toluca and Nearby Areas
Heirs of Lemuel Gaylord transfer 120 acres in northwest quadrant to Eliza J Hloyt'n as part of estate actions. Numerous quitclaim style deeds list transfers between individuals and households in Toluca, Lacon, Evans, Richland, and Steuben including Santa Fe additions and Mon transs. Local court reports note Anna Feber adjudged insane near Toluca. Mike Laviski found of sound mind after examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Gaylord
Eliza J
Roberts
W'Frahrman
Michael McAleer
Heacock
Henry
Thomas J Hoge
Judd & Martin
Wenom
James Harris
Lucy A Harris
Santa Fe
Toluca
K Gillett
Catherine Petrie
Ann M Dillman
T F Lash
Evans
A Sharp
M m Boon
Richland
Holmes Et al
Jno McGillick
la Prairie
Gillett
Peter Peters
Emma Duncan
Viola Combs
Nelg
Steuben
J H Wink
Twist
Henry German
Herman Hassler
TC Lane
Mark Sawyer
Nely Swig
Hopewell
WK Gillett
Effie Alexander
John German
Alto Henry German
Lacon
Tom Pickard
Devlin
W K Gillett
J C Wilson
Santa Ffe
J M Fisher
S R Lane
Mike Wargo
Barbara Wargo
John King Jr
George Moillich
Prairie
G Thompson
M Schmellien
Outlet
John D Kane
Tolosa
OC _ Brown
Kroeper
Wm Ryan
Mike Ryan
Ewid
M P Ryan
Thomas Reilly
Peter Ternus
Elizapeth Aitchison
O'S Kamp
Part Neil, Whiteeld
EM Dodge
C B Root
Geo D Riddell
Anna Feber
Mike Laviski
Richmond
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dahond Steas
Boss
Keystone Watch Case Co
Philadelphia
Co. C. Slygh
Aving
Ashley Goddard
Faward Street
Henry, Ill
REDS
Reid
Marshall
RC Mallory
Sarah Hoover
Ad- Sten
City of Henry
Ore Bickerman
Ageo Hall
Benry
Til
Anatal O
Willams St
New York
Westlon
Bilienan
Rapid Dick Wacker
Circularsine CO
Columbus
Benny Republican
George Burr, Borror
Isve
Coriwn
Jane Bug
Laurel Hill
Thomas Flower
Clear Creek
Alleghanies
A.J. Wabel
M. Bosley
Jonathan Swisher
Mt Palatina
Sant Sibley
Washington County
J. L. Mills
Center
T. B. Searight
Thomas B. Read
The
H. K. Smirn
Hood
Buiza
Jacksonville
Illinois
John Morgan
Marshall County
A. D
Clark
Scott
FREE
Scott & Bowne
N.Y
Frank Batter
Henry, III
Edward Street
School Street
Third
Richard
Frank Baer
William Kuss
Ann
WM. Kuss
Main St
Inter Ocean
Times
Inter Ocean 4S
AKY
ICS
West
C.unter
Richard Atreet
John Elin
Francis
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Lt. Rheir
J. Watercott & Co
H. H. Kirchman
Watchmaker
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