Colorado Special train speeds Chicago to Denver pictured
A historical rail promotion touts the Colorado Special as the fastest Chicago to Denver service via the Chicago Union Pacific North Western, with daily departures from Chicago and arrivals in Denver the next day. The ad highlights streamlined equipment, drawing rooms, and ample connections through the Union Depot. It also advertises agents and ticket offices for advance purchases.
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Colorado
Chicago and North Western Sky
Denver
Chicago
Union Depot
Chicago Union Panic
North Western Line
C Travel
Marime National Band
Pittsburg 11
Kaiskern
Fifth Avenue
Chicago Union Paute
North Western Dane
Capital City
Chive
North Western
le Prisouners
Evan
Local notes recall winter fates and community events
February frictions and town talk span illnesses and travels as residents recall Deep winter hardships. Messrs Giessler and Giessler hunt for game while hay loads, road wear and pike maintenance weigh on taxpayers. Schoolhouse bids, church plans, and depot progress share the district’s busy push toward a brick church and finer facilities.
Saloons and town notes from Dison Road area
The report mentions two saloons in the Dison Road area and a past event involving Mrs Arnold. It notes an upcoming spelling school at the district schoolhouse on Thursday with Wm Shutt set to start. A butcher shop is planned within a couple of weeks and ice tracking has been active in the past two weeks.
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Louisa Krejacher
Harrison Vigilant Society
Adolph Gehren
Andy
Ho Tigan
Mary Geise
Indianapolis
Henry Germano, Jr
Virginia Stock Farm
Fred Giessler
Joe Giessler
Peter Giessler
James McCall
Dasie
Andy &Schandt
John Klein
J J Schaadt
Chas Merkle
Jack Frost
Isaac Miller
Fred Cake Jr
W B
Wallace
Bunny
Bob Ingersoll
Hoaglin Township
Arnold
Ratros
Klondike
van Davis
J.G Ringwald
Daniel J Davis
Fi Edwards
Rex Jones
Pollock
Toledo Iast
Jesse
Yvustler
Pleasant Township
M B Jones
D J. Davis
Ed T Jones
Jobo Scheidler
John G. Ringwald
Vesars
G Saith
A B Oliver
Auglaize
Jasper Collins
Cavett
Union Township
Sroller
Walter
Bott & Berrseros
Latty Township
Paulding Co. O
Grover
Ridge Township
van Wert
Pike Road
Blue Creek Township
Paulding Co
Rail Road
Lark Township
van Wert Co
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
Seana
Murray Otnert
Rew
Tork City
Court of Common
Techanen Pleas
Wyandat
Ohio
Wayport
Gousty
Court of Common Pleas
Wyandot
Lashall
Cowit House
Ilberty
van Wart
Sarah Smalleteal
Allis W Tahanen
Deii Innterest
Adam Pontius Bhemia
Wyandot County
Carter & Goodrich
Attinese Tanuary
No Honest Man In Office Says Van Wert Letter
Me Burger of Decatur notes a political clash over local finances and a Republican administration in Van Wert county. He laments alleged mismanagement, accuses a Republican ring of stealing funds, claims voters ousted it, and praises Democratic honesty amid church and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me Burger
Decatur
Tresaurer
al Lest
Court House
Pike Alegina
Washington Irving
New York
Ile
Union Township
Hanna Boodle
Henry G Schumm
Board of Commissioners
van Wert Court House
Ftrat
Willahire
Washington D
Hinestson Drugcists
Revival efforts and local notices with obit in Union township
Protracted meeting progresses at North Union. Eli Hullinger, longtime Union township farmer, dies at daughter’s home in Sperverville. Remains moved to Van Wert for Woodland Cemetery burial. Community warns of thefts of blankets and cushions at the local gathering place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mactioly
Ottil
Dave Martlo
North Union
Rockford
Cahoe
Eli Hullinger
Union Township
Sperverville
van Wert
Woodland Cemetery
Asbury
Nervous Bankruptcy Sparsely Settled by Insightful Investigation
The era notes a broad claim that 95 percent of American business people fail, with analysis asserting that success comes from brains nerves and willpower. Bicola Pills are promoted as a tonic boosting nerves mind and energy, with patient testimonials and multiple local auction notices detailing farm sales, livestock, tools, and household goods set for February auctions in Van Wert area, 1898.
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JH F Dugdale
Warsaw
Miles
PTI Ciricits
Spalding Electric
Spalding
I Frank B
Depl
Central Drug Store
SoleAgent
van Wert
Mii Pein
United States
Wallace
Wallace Road
Silverone
Chester White
Moore & Jamns
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Elhbart and
Barry Logue
West Fourth Street
Williamsport
Graham
Indios
Vine Roncha Lanferty
East Main St
van Werth
Noot
Mel
Dean
Linkhousen
Lidge Township
QvRakGe Gana
J ¢ Augustine
C Holden
Roberts
Grandpa Roberts
Union
Ilorence Parry
Incinnate
Anna Lo Bevington
Booth
Wooteon
London
Johnn Web
Ibe
Iucation
Seast
George Clouse
John Webb
G. Hachedorn
Hay
Macknaw
Brubaker
Hinchedorn
Kos
Ko Bevington
Florence Larry
Willan G. Prichard
Wisley Chapel
York Township
Diaoy
Dison
Contol
David Vangendy
Edmond Jerry Will
Monroeville
Edmondsa
Presbyterian Church
Tully Township
Lutheran Church
Carlo
L H Wise
Glexmore
Stilgenbauer
Lima
Geo Alspaugh
Ernest Dertrich
Greenbrier
Radical Church
Hey
WMGN
Alexander Myers
County Infirmary
Wetsel
Slane Road
Jloaglin Township
Moors & Jones. AucwonLers
Fling
Tloaglin Post Office
Defiance Road
Hoagiin Lownship
Moonr & Jonns
FOP Init Co
Real Estate Focale
Life and Fire Insurance
Long & Wappner
van Wert County
Carrison Township
Honglin Township
Woaglin Township
Timo
Otter
Binue Creek
Pauldinge
Manitoba
Casadia
Great Wheat Belt
Ilarry M Gliason
I. Purmort
Sunset Stock Farm
Ridge Road
Tursdal
Marcie
Bay View
Harrow
Surrey
Moonr & Jons
Louis
John Strandler
Washington Street
Onio
Huggins
Huggine & Co
Columbus
Izes & Sona
Huggins & Co
Columbus, Ohio
Hines & Sons
Benjamin
Benjamin I Isiqck
Rosa J Blah
Laval de
Hoggine & Coombas
Ohie
Hines & Bon
Agonta
Dr. Thomas
Omen Sneabs
Austin Paintin
William Dayton
Willian Taylor
van Wot County
Ohto
Thy Court House
Lully
van Work
Northewet
Scullon
Theo
Aolowom
Korner
William Taylor
Bonnewity
Saul
Erin
Hwe County
Teachers’ Institute
Theo T Kk CO
Philosphy
Konrad Hof
Bevers
U. 8 S
Ghio
Orginal
Lawa
Ftrat National Bank
Geo. E. Wilson
Orde
Tome
Willofe
Vain Wert
George A Hall
Saltzgangex Loret
Vin Wert, Ohio
Manhattan Life Insurance Company
Mfe
A. P. Conn
MaetRare
Wanninton Bend
Addreas
C. A.snow&co
Orr Pareny Orfice
Waahinaton D C
Wicnican
Ianbello
Wichigan
Borlandnagar
Stone & CG
Saginaw
Mich
Hines & Son
Morriss
Merissa
Dacansed
Mary
Merriss
F P Hi & Co, Druggiste
van Wort
D. F. Cavett & CO
Pia
Wayan
Chisape Dir
Pennsylvania
Alliance Canton i
Taofield
Ty Roblinwom
Bud Ts
Middleposne
Dixon Monroes
Adams
Wayne
Wargan
Plymouth
Valparaiso
Chicag
Wayne Adams Maples
Dixon Lonve
Middlepoint
Delphos Flidy
Tima
Lifayette
Ada Washingt
Dunkirk Forest
Tlrby J Bandusky
Yevuda
Inevros
Mansfeld Wooster Mursaillon
Jonstans
Arly Pittsb
Daily
Fk EF Loree
A Ford
Prrrssurgh
Abor Tima
Pennsania Lines
Cincinnati
West Station
Tok
Joonl Piel
Jackson
Mion
Cjacionati
W Cook
Pass
van Wert Carriage Co
Drs. B. A. Rose & Son, Dentists
Crown and
Brioce
Haven
van Wert Ghic
Joan Nodela
Connecticut
Hartford
W. MM. Kear
Kauke
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