Curious Odds and Ends From Van Wert Scribbles
A garbled Van Wert Times column mentions a handsome new telescope by Clark Brothers of Cambridge, valuable ostrich feather crops in California, a Boston temperance bar with noted drink, a Paris goods swindle, ruins at ex-Minister Phelps’ estate, and Finnish stone finds. The piece threads varied notes on industry, travel, and weather through a single mixed-page snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
William Walter Phelps
Phelps
Garza reorganizing forces as Texas vigilance warned
General Garza the Mexican revolutionist is reported reorganizing his forces in Webb county Texas. General Wheaton officers the Texas department have orders to watch for Garza’s activities and to enforce neutrality laws strictly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tary
St Oceiant
Whitfield
State Department
Garza
Webb County
Tex
Wheaton
Department of Texas
Garza Bank
James W. Denver
Washoe
Stn
Marshall Cushing
Washington
Treasuey Aepertomn
Department of Agriculture
Noble
J. E. Adsuas
Webster
S. D
Ana John J
Washington On
Yan
Ohio Labor Day Proclamation Calls for Holiday Observance
Gov McKinley issues a Labor Day proclamation urging Ohio citizens to abstain from work on Monday September 5 observing the holiday with public testimony and festivities. The note cites the annual observance of the first Monday in September as a day to recognize labor’s dignity and importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smauon
McKinley Togarde
Columpus
Ley
Berean
Ghia Do Hatube
Ohio
Columbus
United States
William McKinley
Bank Officials Debate Shutdown of Mata Trust
Bank officials say there is no reason for closing the Mata Banke ing Surety and Trust Company. Kramb wrestles to prove why the institution should close and whether state law must be amended for banking supervision. Cotton report notes the August crop conditions at their lowest in six years amid price concessions. A freight train wreck near Wasameron injures four, with conductor McMullen fatally hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Oakes
Chicopee
Masa
Hulett
Uutington
L. L
Canada
John G. Weaver
Ocean House
Newport
R. L
United States
Weaver
Rhode Island General Assembly
Pittsburgh
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Iron Manufacturers and Amalgamated Association
Samuel Chestnut
Cascasset
Foxboro
J. Mass
L. Taft
Taft
Chestnut
Core Court
Boston
Mass
Yaelders
United Reis
Carnegie
Duquesne
United States Rubber Company
New Haven
Conn
Charles IL. John
L. Gandee Company
Trust
Annie Bernstein
Harris
Croft
New York City
Janis Ot
Ogden
N. J
Sons of Veterans
Helena
Mont
Marvin E. Hill
Michigan
Asenata Mitter
St. Charles
Chase
James Rosson
St. Francis County
Devall’s Bluffs
Ark
Henry McGhee
Houston
Tex
George Fenn
Africa
Johann Singer
Vienna
Austra
Ean Price
Arthur Kyatz
North
Lax Mich
Witt Harron
Winchester
Janes E. Gilman
Gilman, Cheney
Philad Soom
Mata Bankeing, Surety and Trust Company
Hibotis
Wasameron
Department of Agriculture
Vast World Yet: Notable Names and Natural History Facts
A jumble of notes mentions Jonn M Conxz of Erontown facing a two year case and Ellis Island employment, N J Anse as interpreter, L F Dean of Washington as a long-tenured figure, Magen ep Kixe claimed ranch owner of 700000 acres near Corpus Christi. It also notes Stonewall Jackson's widow aiding grandchildren, and quick facts: a wild duck 90 mph, spiders with eight eyes, some six, a swallow devouring 6000 flies daily, and a very long tree and bamboo growth observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn M.conxz
N. J. Anse
Ellis Island
Carr
L. Dean
Washington, D. C
Kixe
Corpus Christi
Ina
Stonewall Jackson
Julia
Christian
Boston Masons Elect Grand Officers In Convention
A grand encampment session elected Hugh McCurdy of Corunna Michigan as grand master and elevated three officers. The meeting drew attendees from various states with tours to local industries and mountain trips noted among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Knights
River Front Park
Gobin
St. Bernard’s
Chicago
California No. 1
St. Bernards
Knights Templars of
America
Birdseye
Downham
Virginia
T. C. Norris
Tennessee
Isaacs
Maryland
Grand Gobin
Otis
Hugh McCurdy
Corunna
Mich
United States
Cacophony of 19th Century Notes and References
A garbled recap of authors, wars, and public notices cites Bob K hoTES and Oliver Optic, Dickens, Grey’s Country Churchyard, and a 140 mile railway near St. Paul de Loanda. It references political figures Owain Scotty of Illinois, plus anecdotes on brides, betting, and social habits, ending with a note on East Texas and a St Johns fire relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorzs Veaxe
Dickens
Goa
London
Grexs Owearncesia
Wri T. Apaus
Oliver Optic
Adams
Farsa Point
Cazengo
St. Paul de Loanda
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van Wert
Clark Broa
Cambridge
Southfornia
Dr. Rainsford
Finland
St. Miles
Forel
Portland
Bureau of Contagious Diseases
Massillon
William Hessig
Stark County
William White
Odd Fellows of the
J. Davis
Louisburg
Hitesburg, Ga
Emphis
Tenn
Poston
Gum Manu
N. O
Gover
Charleston
S.C
Hesing
Congress
Lee T. Alton
Thomas J. Livers
Bright
Tiffin
San Antonio
Southern Pacific Railroad
McMullen
Frank Leonard
Raymond
Waldo
Quick
Goodwin
Knights Templar
Iowa State Deaf and Dumb Institute
Council Bluffs
Eliza Roberts
Battle Creek
Santa Fe Road
Elmer Walters
Peter Wall
Ira Wall
Elsinore
Cal
Temescale Canyon
Ira
Walters
J. H. McGraw
Seattle
Olympia
Hartford Lend
Lotige
H. B. Ryder
St Copen di
Finlad
Ajax
Runeberg
Exeter
Ont
Lachine Canal
Montreal
Can
Hofficin
Bruck
Lower Austria
Basi
Feng
Mankato
Minn
Eagle Lake
Eric Warshing
Stockholm
Royal Mint
New York
Elizabeth Gill
Brooklyn
Kempinger
Mary J.cobs
St. Mark’s Hospital
Calhoun
Labor Day
Worcester
Washburn & Moon Wire
Quinzigamond Village
Bridge Ass Feeight Trails
Gros
McCurd
Pride Dolenth
W. Larue Thomas
Dan’ Ky
Troya
San Brancillon
Red Sins
Bryas
Masonic Grand
Grand Recorders of
North America
Frewmancary
Nettyear
Rabel
Sychanar
Ming
Lissie Borden
Fae
Riven
Mas
Mies Lizzie Borden
Linsie Borden
Trebizond
Platans
Albert’ Ipman
William Foreman
Alex Moore
Hartford City
Charles Sawyer
Keystone
Jack Pummell
Cyrus’ Eppley
Bob K Hotes
Owain Scotty
Illinois
East
Texas
Quesy Victoris
St. Johns
Hersert von Bawanen
Hansen
Sehoenhsusen
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