Toledo and county politics and crime notes from the era
The piece references BH Hampshire joining the Board of County Commissioners on September 17 and notes rivalries among Toledo figures amid claims of corruption, plus reports of two murders and a horse theft ring. An unsafe riverbank ditch near Perrysburg–Toledo raises fears of accidents. A New Haven man Stephen Sears left his estate to his wife with a contingent will revoked by later child birth. administration granted to a relative after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire
Board of County Commissioners
Stephen Sears
New Haven
Conn
Ice man mayor and imperialism debates in era notes
A jumble of 1890s political snippets cites Mayor Van Wyck of New York City on cold governance, an Anti-Imperialist convention in Indianapolis, Gen. Arthur Sewall possibly joining McKinley, and county tax tweaks. References to Charley Ross, Bryan versus McKinley lines, Ohio praise for McKinley, and chaotic foreign policy talk wrap a fragmented local-history snapshot.
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Mayor van Wyck
New York City
Roof Party At Witzler Block Provides Leisureful Evening
Alfred Witsler and wife hosted a large Friday night roof party with music graphophone variety and progressive euchre. Prizes went to N. L. Curtis, Charles Peck, Mrs. G. J. Evans, and Mrs. Art Finkbelper. Afternoon gathering included many local guests and friends from nearby towns.
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Alfred Witsler
Witzler
N. L. Curtis
Charles Peck
G. J. Evans
Art Finkbelper
W. A. Finkbeiner
Art Hitchcock
Wm. Millis
Philip Wetzel
George Moser
Harry Garton
E. L. Blue
Mmes
C. M. Hamilton
J. A. Rhelefrank
Gertrude Hughes
Edith Maddy
M. M. Hollenback
Springfield
Frank Hoobler
Columbus
Edith Chapman
Lena Wederts
Esaie Wilson
Elizabeth Hanson
Gussie Powers
Tina McKnight
Messrs
Chas
Local Notes from Detroit and Nearby News
Ignatius Bort visits his daughter in Detroit this week and J C Himmelman attends the K P encampment there. Mrs D A Haylor and family of B G visit Perryburg relatives. Ed Caldwell and wife of Republic visit Frank Siler and wife. Supt Cosgrove has been at Zanesville this week. Clayton Kohl attends Lucas county teachers meeting. Geo W and Chris A Hoffman attend the Detroit encampment. Grant Baird and wife and Mrs Chas Kramer of SG visit Philip Weisel and family. Prof Cosgrave and family absent. their residence burglarized and clothing jewelry taken. W Hoffman installs a fire and burglar proof safe at his business. Charles J Rosendale’s wife sues for divorce. he responds seeking custody. People seek mild remedies. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets praised for ease and pleasant effect. Robert Hillabrand left for Pittsburgh last Saturday as a commercial tourist. graduate of the High School with ambition to succeed.
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J.C. Himmelman
Detroit
K. P
D. A. Haylor
B.G
Perryeburg
Ed. Caldwell
Republic
Frank Siler
Grant Baird
Chas. Kramer
Philip Weisel
Prof. Cos
Robert Hillabrand
Pittsburgh
Robert
Toledo Amusements at Lyceum and Burt’s Theatre
The Lyceum presents The Dairy Worm closes this week ahead of Sir Hopkins at the Lyceum on Sunday featuring a clumsy country girl learning to become refined. Burt’s Theatre runs Nobody's Claim closes this week with matinee and evening prices. Wilbur Opera Company opens at the Casino led by Susie Kerwin with The Girl With the Auburn Hair and The Grand Duchess announced, revival of classic Wilbur stock. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve promoted for cuts, piles, skin diseases.
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Lyceum
Sir Hopkins
Posey County
Indiana
Wilbur Opera Company
Susie Kerwin
Susse
Jerusalem
Wilbur Company
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by War Front Veterans
Twenty nine officers and men report from the Front that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures scratches bruises wounds sore feet and stiff joints. They add it treats skin eruptions and piles with a 25 cent box and guarantee of cure, sold by all druggists.
Republican Caucus Notices From Perrysburg and Haskins
The Republicans of Perrysburg township call a mass caucus at the town hall on Saturday September 1 1900 at 2 pm to choose one delegate per precinct for the District Convention and Board of Equalization. Haskins precinct Republicans meet at Haskins town hall on September 8? at 4 pm to elect two delegates for the Napoleon district convention September 12 to nominate two State Board of Equalization candidates. Ross township Republicans urged to attend local meetings for nominations.
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Perrysburg
Board of Equalization
W. A. Pinkaeiner
Ferp Wenz
Joan Bench
Haskins
Middleton Township
Napoleon
Office of State Board of Equalization
F. J. Brand
C,t
Eggleston
Ross Wriiy
Dr King New Life Pills Ad and Vandalism Warning
Advertisement promotes Dr King New Life Pills claiming blood and health benefits for 25 cents with money back guarantee. Also reports vandalism at Locust Front Walnut India corners and warns offenders will be arrested. signed by H T Zaenger Bill Poster and Advertiser.
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Dr King
Pilla
Locust
Front Streets
Walnut
Front
Walnut Street
India
North Street
H.T. Zaenger
Bill Poster
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Promises Appetite Restored
Miss Tillie Cornelius will be ready to receive customers after Sept 3. An ad notes relief for lack of appetite with Dr Caldwell's Syrup, claiming subjects can eat anything again.
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Tillie Cornelius
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Perrysborg Journal
Wee Jourmal
Long Distance Telephone No
Rosigers
Toledo
Wood
Sounty
Anarchiste
Altgeld
Lentz
Bryan
National Ticket
William M'Kinley
Theodore Roosevelt
ATATE
Shee J. Kingsbury
Bhadrach W. Howman
Josiah Smite
Pfirmary
Rinker
Indianapolis
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Mckinley
Charley Ross
Ilke Banquo
Tegald
Poughkeeple
N.Y
Alabama
Scioto Gaxette
Dieaster
Himes
Cincinnati
Bagquirer
China
Ohio
Wm. McKinley
Flroy and ‘Sewlens
Sint
A. C. Fuller
Mrs. Witsler
Marves D. Lamian
Fred Champney
Bates
Powers
Lavwrence
Dunipace
BFE
Hollendes
Main
Hanson
B.S. Lee
Isaac Theinpson
McKnight
Weddell
Dhs
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Mano
Ignatius Bort
Cosgrove
Zanesville
Clayton Kohl
Lucas County Teachers Association
Geo, W. and
Chris. A. Hoffman
W. Hoffman
Charles J. Rosendale
Charles
Hundry
Chamberlain
C. BP, Champney, Deuggist
Toledo Amusements
Burt
Burt's
Eye
Weung DeWitt
J. Davis
Chas. L. Koch & CO
Republican Caucus
Ross Townshl
J.C. Leydorf & Son
Dralmie LN
Truephone
Louisiana Ave
E. L. Kingsbury &C
Grochers
John J. Amon
G. W. Moser
King 1
Urnice Cor
Cherry and
Summit Sis
Anc
Inels
Wenreet
He Wayne
Rome Ten
Nghe Bla Toe
Likkayo
Washington
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WLU
St. Clair Flats
Port Huron
Manathicaut Eistates Ee
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