Washington Letter on Springer Blaine and New York Politics
A Washington Letter discusses Representative Springer defending his bid for House speaker and his stance on Democratic grounds. It notes Springer’s remarks on Roswell Flower’s gubernatorial prospects, Blaine’s influence, and party dynamics including Proctor and Tracy in naval yard issues, with speculation on retirement and political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springer
New York
Roswell P. Flower
Alan Congressional Committee
Harrison
Blaine
Rosell
Washington
Sagas Sen
Gayward
Supreme
Sherman
Forsker
Ohio
John
Retretary Proctor
Edmonds
Proctor
War Department
Tracy
Norfolk Navy Yards
Bowden
Wisgints
Norfolk
Parmary
New York Times
White House
Premier Draft Stallions Offer At Van Wert Sale 1891
Advertisement for His Highness 4457 Bay English Shire Stallion and celebrated draft sires Wonder and Captain Cruiser. Details include lineage, prizes won in England, and import by Powell Bros. of Shadeland Ohio. Sale season runs daily until November 1891 on Union Mill lot. Prices listed and insurance terms provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Bros
Shadeland
Springboro
Crawford Co
Sree
His Majesty
Champion
England
Glory
Warwick
Royal Agricultural Society
Leeds
Peterborough
Jolly
Premier
Hexham
Gainsboro
Noble Grand
Matchless
Carlisle
Oliver Sheets
Greenwood
Ohio
Wonder
Captain Cruiser
Norman
van Wert
Union Mill
J. C. Miller
His Highness
Elias Caywood
Local items note schooling plans and community events
Mrs George Webb is ill. A P Flickinger builds a new barn. A brick schoolhouse will be built in sub-district No. 4 this season. Langdon Kohn appointed truancy officer for one year. Henry Frey rents Snyder farm as Snyder plans to move to Van Wert. A Center school exhibition drew a large crowd and favorable reports. Married April 13 1891 Edward Allison and Ida Hunter at the Hunters home. C R Davidson leaving for Boulder Col. C C Leery notes a singing school led by J M Kannel. A Cavett correspondent taunt prompts a warning to a local saw mill man. New fences and houses under construction. Preparations for corn planting ongoing. Mrs Nancy Wolford aged 84 ill. Attendees at visits from Indianapolis and Convoy. Pleasant Chapel to receive probationers next Sunday. Mrs Leroy Clemons dies near Van Wert. burial follows. Local real estate transfers listed with several quit claims and small sums. For sale large mare with foal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Webb
A. P. Flickinger
Board of Education
Langdon Kohn
Henry Frey
W.H. Snyder
Snyder
van Wert
Edward Allison
Ida Hunter
Hunter
Squire O. G. Vickrey
C.R. Davidson
Boulder
Col
Charles
J. M. Kannel
Sullivan
Cavett
West End
Paulding County
Wm. Fleck
Scott Tumbleson
Nancy Wolford
Dr. Allen
Indianapolis
Ind
Rosa Current
Lizzie Longaworth
Convoy
John N. Miller
Pleasant Chapel
Leroy Clemons
Clemons
Advertising tonics and remedies in a late 19th century column
An assortment of patent medicines and remedies is promoted with grand claims. The items include Dr King s New Discovery, Restorative Nervine, Miles New Heart Cure, and Castoria for children. Advertisers promise refunds and free trial bottles, while warning of illnesses and offering testimonials from users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Miles
Dr. Sie
L. ¥. Gackenheimer
Swaye's OINTMENT and other remedies advertised in 1891 issue
A cluttered ad page touts Buckien's Arnica Salve and Swayne's Ointment for piles skin conditions and wounds with prices, claims of cures, and testimonials. It mixes medical patent medicine pitches with letters about local township finances and a note on a 1891 Sunday School convention in Harrison township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckien
Gackenheimer
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Sewien
Mer Sherman
Ketts
Hines & Sox
Satomi Eae
Lis & Schroeder
Sanborn
Chamberlain
L. F. Gackenheimee
M.C
Pau St. Gre
Merraell & Soule
BynAcuse
N.Y
Barnum
Ben
Lofty
Pennsylvania
Scottsman
Clydesdale
Falkirk
Europe
Herdam
Cleveland Bay
Highland King
Debatur Road
Frank Balyeat
Union Township
Pleasant
E. R. Wells
Alaska
W. H. Hie
R. T. Edwards
R. J. Prichard
Ella Bevington
L. E. Fox
G. W. Bevington
Mesari
W. C
Weteel
Bethany Chapel
John Hughes
J. W. Evans
Venedocia
Recorder’s
Ohio Land and Live Stock Company
Henry Edwards
Tully Township
John Yoh
W. J. Mohr
Hoaglin Township
R. Moneysmith
Ridge Township
Martha Cantwell
J. R. Patterson
Marshal C. Clark
Nelson F. Shaw
J. A. Gleason
Henry Wassenberg
C.C. Fouty
Grace‘ Fouty
E. V
Emma Butler
Grace
Fouty
Ephraim Dippery
C. F. Manahip
Cc. F. Manship
Lorena A. Dippery
C. P. Richey
Gilliland
John Shaw
F. J. Bonewitz
Lizzie J. Williams
J. D. Richards
A. A. Bronson
F. G. Redd
Weenley Stall
Daniel X. Baumgardner
Wiltshire Township
Jacob Shaffer
Alice E. Louderman
Delphos
Grace Fouty
Rowland
Kemp
K. B. Had. H.C. Ized
Eee Heimer
Castoria
Castors
Swayne
Dh Orby
Hines & Sons
L. F. Gackenheimer
S. A
Mr. Reed
Caesar
Italy
Sista, van We
Hines F
Sheenagh
France
de Gauri
Chieaees
Chicago
Harrison Township Sunday School Union
Pleasant View Church
Gamble
Cora Callow
Banks
Aman
Rufus Pancake
Ik Smith
A. Pan- Ger
Geo. Ad
Alexandren
Etta Snyder
Ridge
van Weer
McKvaine
Tomlinson
Whitman
Mabie Whitman
B. E
Emma Whitman
Union Towzahi
C. A Snow & Co
Washington, D.C
Tna
Danas
Tome
Hassc
Ouderd St
Brosklyn
B. T
Aad Coe Ag
San Wma
Wedico
Tae Currave Company
Murray Street
X.Y
Thrift
Iris
Sapolio
St. Vitus Danes
Sears
Bettie
Sala L
Hioaus
of Spa
Ralaar Bhalk
W. M. Plarasty
Agent van Wart Ollie
Sess Mines & Sox
Mullion
Scott
C.a.snow& Co
Ger
Orrics, WasuyeTon
East
Wes
Toledo, 0
St. Louis
Pate
Cincinnati
Felsdis
Butrell
Dianapolis - Kemiay
Milwaukee
Pullwan
Iil
Cinciopati
United States
Canada
Mexico
Hywae
J. W. Evans & Bor
Bhoek
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