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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1848
Page
3
Fragmentary dispatches report Guerilla attacks near Vera Cruz, casualties including Lieutenant Henderson and several cavalrymen, and rapid dispatch of troops. Other items note congressional proceedings in Philadelphia and Harrisburg, with debates on public lands, education funding, and presidential outlook.
A quirky tale features a peculiar Colonel known for spinning tales and a dramatic horse incident in Hartsturch. Marriage notices report James S. Creevers and Corselia E. Williams wed. villagers pledge cake thanks and well wishes. Local candidate announcements note Samuel Hanson and George W. Leach seeking posts in April elections.
The text notes Whigs fearing an elected legislature may fail to reach a two thirds quorum. It warns that without a quorum the house cannot act and cites a clause from the Bill of Rights granting the people the right to bear arms for their safety and the state. Dayion Empire.
The Cleveland Herald abstracts a late General Assembly act requiring Justices of the Peace to send criminal case transcripts to the Court of Common Pleas within twenty days after examination. If fewer days remain, papers go up in ten or sooner. Penalty is forfeiture of justice fees. Also remarks on Mr. Clay leaving Philadelphia and Adams funeral in New York, with reflections on gratitude and propriety.
The piece laments governmental overreach and party manipulation, urging citizen vigilance as the safeguard against despotic power. It argues that officials betray the public trust and that an informed electorate is the only defense against encroaching laws and untrustworthy leadership.
In a probate notice dated May 21 1898 A W Ruse administrator announces action to settle the estate of the late VU Bear. Creditors are invited to present claims by the specified May deadline as the administrator proceeds with settlement under fair warning rules.
The record lists numerous electors by county and district across states, naming individuals such as Le Granv Byincrom Pike County and Joan Sxroxn Hamilton QA, among others, for the Democratic national ticket. It records regional designations and party roles with multiple districts and counties shown in a ledger-like roster.
A State Central Committee calls a State Convention in Columbus on May 10 to rebuke the Federal party for alleged constitutional violations and partisan aims. Democracy across Allen County plans a mass meeting at Lima Court House on Saturday, April 30 at 10 am to appoint delegates and organize for the fall election. Delegates urged from all towns to support national unity and state rights in the presidential contest. Central Committee members Jacobs Smith Nichols urge rapid organization to win Allen County in governor and presidential races. March 21, 1818.
A garbled OCR record lists multiple names with scattered dates across months from April through November. Entries include Allen Slay Hancock Hardin Thelby and others, with dates written variably as May July and November. Additional items mention Defiance Wolliams Putnam Van Wert and Pooling with assorted day numbers, lacking coherent event context.
An old newspaper fragment advertises job printing services and a store belt offered as an appealing promotion. It mentions engraving work, a gate to challenge prices, and a call to contact the Argan Friday Office by mid March.
Pel. 23, 1845 reports morning market readings from Cincinnati. Wheat 90 cents, Corn 30, Oats 30, Beans white 50, Clover seed 4 10, Timothy 2 per quality, Flax 86 87, live stock hogs 250 to 380, beef 259 to 350, lard 51 to 6, honey and fruit prices listed with dried apples and peaches.
Public notices announce real estate and personal property sales in Allen County Ohio. Julia D Henley assigns Molbell Samuel Jones schedules May 1848 court house sale of Lot 27 in Lafayette with court clerks order, and W Williams lists April 1 1848 at residence near Sandusky Road for horses wagon cattle hogs gun crops and household items with terms to be announced. John Ream serves as agent.
George Walter by virtue of two court reads will expose to public sale at the court house door in Obdo County on Wednesday May 31 at 1 45 PM the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 14 Town 5 South Range 5 East containing 80 acres with costs stated. Public notices of contracts for repair work and other items follow with details to interested parties.
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