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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1847
Page
4
The passage presents garbled quotes with missing letters and unclear syntax. It resembles a damaged stream of phrases discussing wit, fortune, and inheritance, but no coherent events, people, or locations can be identified.
Samacl Buhold a thin poor artist among young peers endures ridicule for years. He toils on a painting for his master Albert Durex then life changes when his work sells at a public auction to the Count of Dankerback for an immense sum. Samuel gains wealth briefly, then dies a year later in sorrow.
Text compiles a devotional sermon by SY Dow urging virtue with satirical blazes at political and social pretensions, then reports a Central Ohio Rail Road reconnoiter by Jonathan Knight between Wheeling and Columbus with cost estimates. Also includes humorous notes on pranks, rice cooking, and a Western tale of a talking machine wife.
By order of court a sale of real estate in Allen county Ohio is set for February Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm at the court house door in Lima. Properties include the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section six township five range eight east containing 160 acres more or less and lots 28 and 30 in Westminster. Proceeds benefit William Thompson dec with dower noted. Prices shown for Lot 28 and Lot 30. terms one third cash and balance in nine and ten months with interest and mortgage security.
Seated proposals will be received at the Auditor's Office in Lima until the second Saturday of January for building a fence around the courthouse and a wood house for the court horse. Specifications available at the Auditor's Office. By order of the Commissioners. J M Ricusepsos, Dec 13, 1817.
Public foreclosure notices issued by Alexander Beaty treasurer of Allen County Ohio. Properties to be sold at the court house door on January 4 next, describing the west half of the southeast quarter and other parcels in sections 16, township 5 north range 8 east, to satisfy decrees in favor of Alexander Beaty. Terms cash.
Legal foreclosure notices detail sales of land in Allen County Ohio, offering the west half of the northwest quarter of section 16 in township 5 south range 8 east, with totals around eighty acres, to satisfy decrees for Alexander Beaty treasurer. Another notice lists a sale of the west half of the northwest quarter of section 16 in township 3 south range 8 east for Joseph W Hall administrator of Richard Hall deceased, with cash terms. A separate item promotes Philadelphia fashions offered by ALISS M R THOMAS and MISS S TYSON, a milliner duo, advertising repairs, cleaning, pressing, and trim services for bonnets and hats, plus a new goods display and latest styles at Brakeman’s store.
Sheriffs sale ordered by the court of common pleas of Allen County Ohio. Alexander Beaty treasurer sells at the courthouse door on January 7 following a decree against Daniel D Tompkins et al. The tract covers the west half of the northeast quarter and east half of the southeast quarter of section 16 in township 3, range 8, containing 106 acres more or less.
A 1847 Seneca County Ohio advertisement promotes St John’s Anti-Billious Pills as effective against bilious and remittent fevers, indigestion, and related ailments. It outlines dosing, refunds, and lists local supporters and officials endorsing the remedy. The notice asserts superior value over competitors and cites a price of 25 cents per box.
A fragmented late 19th century style report warns of a looming financial influence from overindulgence and market shocks. It notes New York’s money dealers breaking up and storms in England affecting banks, with Royal Bank of Liverpool cited. Traders fear tremors in pork, wheat, and banks as money circulates.
Sheriff announces a decree from the court of common pleas of Allen County for the sale of Addison C Shaw and others property to satisfy a mortgage. The real estate is the east half of the northwest quarter of section 16 in township 3 south range 8 east, Allen County, about 80 acres, with cash terms. Sale at courthouse door on the 4th day of January between legal hours. C. H. Windams, Sheriff.
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