Entrenched Union Center sale and local notices 1891
A 1891 Union Center sale announces a big assortment and fair prices to draw shoppers with a church fund raising event on Saturday evening January 10. The issue also reports deaths, weekly prayer gatherings, Odd Fellows basket supper, burglaries, a Mercer county gas find, jail debates, juror lists, and upcoming county offices with shifts in terms and elections.
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Union Center
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Fine young stallion Glen by Hote Hen Miller 2:18 cited
Bellevue Ohio papers report Davida Nii of Bellevue has sold the fast stylish stallion Glen by Hote Hen Miller 2:18 with Raven Spar and Joe Hook, shown against Kentucky stock, first premiums earned. Owner Mr Nims expects great future impact in Huron and Van Wert counties. Also notes breeding to Greenback No. 3884, and post office notices list Goodwin, Joshua Herrod, Wm Herbert, Mrs Jennie Jickerman, Mrs Stewell, John as advertised letters. The Van Wert House will be sold cheaply soon. contact S S Burrstreep for details.
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Bellevue
Ohio
Davida B. Nii
W. M. Kear
Van
Glenby Hote
Miller
Raven Spar
Damn
Joe Hook
Kentucky
Mr. Nims
Huron County
van Wert County
Kear and
Romig
van Wert
Goodwin
Joshua Herrod
Wm. Herbert
Jennie Jickerman
Stewell
John
A. T. Daney
Sheriff Shumaker Foils Prisoner Escape Scheme
Sheriff Shumaker detects a clever prisoner scheme and foils the attempted breakout. Authorities describe the ruse as highly choreographed within the county jail, with officers rapidly intervening to prevent escapes and ensure inmate custody.
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Shumaker
Local Notes From Ridge Township And Dayton News
A compilation of small town items mentions Steve Walters and a “big Ben boy” in Ridge township, jail concerns for Allen County, pension talks for Josiah Riples, gas pressure complaints in Dayton, a family reunion near town, and various notices including an Harvard Quartette performance, a postponed stock sale, new catalogues from Care School of Applied Science, and local advertisements. Other items reference saloon purchases by John and Frank Farnam, a Grant quote, gratitude for settlement of subscriptions, and jail escapes incidents.
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Evers & Manship
Josiah Riples
Ridge Township
Dayton
Joseph Canter
L. F. Gackenheimer
Balyeat
Grand Lodge of Ohio Red Men
Harvard
Grand
L. H. Springer
Care School of Applied Science
Staley
Cleveland
Ohio
F. C. Arnold
Cincinnati
Daily Bulletin
Webster
John G. Farnam
Frank Farnam
Celina
Geppert
Geo. Riley
Pale
Hiss
Grant
Gov. Campbell
the Times
W. B. Arthur
Grand Rapids
Mich
van Wert Republican
Rhodhouse
Comer’s Store Promises Great Value in Tobacco Deals
An advert boasting Comer's store offers tobacco at cut rates. It promises quick service, wide selection, and customers get the worth of their money. Deals include 20 plugs for 1 dollar, 10 half pound plugs for 1 dollar, and a pound for 20 cents with self weighing. The copy stresses shoppers will return for more.
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Comer
Conner
Comer’s
Real estate transfers filed in Recorder’s office last week
In Van Wert county and surroundings, transfers include O E Kelley to Philip Hoff man for Lot 248 Ohio City at 425 dollars. T B Gilliland to Ellen Mc Coy for one fifth acre in Van Wert corporation at 190 dollars. F P Morris to Erastus Meek quit claim to late 335 and 836 at 1 dollar. guardian Wm Freck to Nancy Mease eighty acres in Tully township at 2700 dollars. W C Wibright to Emma Z Moore thirty five acres in Hoaglin township at 1300 dollars. M W Strother to C P Strother part of sub division 33 Van Wert at 2000. J C Stump to S J Stump quit claim to 78 acres in Liberty township at 1 dollar plus other considerations. Harriet Waltz to Erastus Meek lot 439 Ohio City at 125 dollars. Moab Mark to Albert Burkmeyer and Nicholas Muller three and acres in Jennings township at 1900. W G Timberman to Frances E Robinson lot 33 Scott Van Wert county at 65 dollars. T B Gilliland to Mary Baker lot in Van Wert at 250 dollars. James W King to Alice M King land in Wiltshire corporation at 1200. John M Heckman to John Rader lots 24 and 25 Convoy at 500. George J Snider to W N Williams seventy nine acres in Liberty township at 3000. Seth Painter to Lucy J Roberts 122 acres in York township at 1000. John D Baer to John Burket sixty acres in Hoaglin township at 2050. E F Thompson to Rachael plife part of outlet 1 Scott Van Wert county at 425.
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Recorder's
O. E. Kelley
Philip Hoffman
Ohio City
Gilliland
Ellen McCoy
van Wert Corporation
F. P. Morris
Erastus Meek
Wm. Freck
Verne C. Beamer
Nancy Me
Harriet Waltz
Moab Mark
Albert Burkmeyer
Nicholas Muller
Jennings Township
W. G. Timberman
Frances E. Robinson
Scott
van Wert
Mary Baker
James W. King
Alice M. King
Wiltshire Corporation
John M. Heckman
John Rader
Convoy
George J. Snider
W. N. Williams
Liberty Township
Seth Painter
Lucy J. Roberts
York Township
John D. Baer
John Burket
Hoaglin
Personal notes from Decatur and nearby towns
A compilation of social notes from Decatur Indiana and nearby communities listing visits, travel, and gatherings. Residents include Alex Parke Mrs. H Hirsch G M Baltzgaber J F Shaftner and others with movements to Fort Wayne Lima Rockford Chicago and Philadelphia.
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Alex, Parke
Decatur
Ind
H. Hirsch
Huntington
H. A. Teubner
Lima
E. W. Strack
Fort Wayne
Wm. Kampf
Rockford
Ohio
Cladie Bonner
Lizzie Farr
Eaton
Preliminary Hearing and Apportionment Notice
The text notes a preliminary hearing for Wn. Stewart to be brought from Lima next Thursday for a bate Court after he waived examination. It also explains Ohio apportionment law for state representatives and senators, detailing how the ratio is set by census and how the next General Assembly will be apportioned before the next state election.
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Wn. Stewart
Lima
Bate
Squire Richey
John Darnell
Ohio
House of Representatives
General Assembly
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Bertha Elden
Wm Honek
Dix Church
A. J. Collins
Lizzie Larkins
Methodist Church
James A. J S. Thomas
Lepde
Me ‘Lutheran Church
Ne Leprae
Oe ‘Presbyterian Church
Dentistatu
J. A
W. Ellig
Odd Fellows
van Wert Lodge
Canton van Wert
W. N. Blackmore
Hoaglin Township
Bob Goodwin
Solomon Perhamus
Payne
Paulding County
G. W. Morrie
Hoaglin Center
Squire Ludwig
Common Pleas Court
Mercer County
Jacob Hensel
Fry School House
van Wert Natural Gas Company
Hixing Allen County
Isaiah Merrick
Jackson Township
Nelson
Seemitg
William F. Smith
John W. Chilcote
Wire Township
Samuel Harsh
Washington Township
John Stee
Butler
Allen Pancake
Harrison Towns
Jaac Gerdeman
Weahington Township
Cee
Vinstiee Te Township
J. W. McMillen
Union Fomanin
David Counsellor
Union Tow
Albert Foust
Ohio Drug Store
Baird
A. J. Stewart
E. B. Gilliland
Geo. Watson
J. J. Shoemaker
George Elmer
Stewart
Board of Commissioners
F. H. Carper
Allen County
Lima Stewart
Proost
Rhodhaus
Engineer van Devander
Elmer
Rhodehaus
Simmons
Steve Walters
Stewart, Rhedhaus and
Elmer Rete
Ld. Germann & Co
Colt
I. Seelberg & CO
F. L. Webster
Chas. W. Webster, Jr
Chicago
Harvey Kohn
Kohn
Vic Stone
Lucy Kohn
James Craig
J. M. Craig
Ferry
C. W. Webster, Jr
A. B. Gilliland
Charles Bowen
Joseph Gunsett
Willshire Township
J. J. Alspach
Homer
Lua
South Union
Perry County
Misa Lacy Johns
J. H. Johns
North Washington Street
Grant Bergert
Gale Conn
Geo, Ce
Hugh Allen
G. W. McGavren
Ellen Hartshorn
Martha J. Matthews
Delphos
Toledo
Shamaker
K. J. Smith
Vreeland
The
Daily Eagle
Smethport
Opera
Main Street
van Wert Republican l
ROYAL
Olan
Pome Des Netment
Gryffod-ap
Washington
W. B. Anrxuur
G. W . Bepe
G. W. Bors
van Wert Board of ‘Trade
H.C. Guenn
T. S. Gilliland
Price
B. Austin
Moffat
Page
the West
L. F. Guckenheimer
Simmons Liver Regulator
Goss—Mullen
Aae
Ker
Panh Mt Oy
Piper Holland
Garion C
Kate W. Royce
F.P. Hill & G
Druccists
A. P. Wismar
A. P. Wisman
Mai
L. & B. L. Meredith
Plymouth Rock
Sie
Hasabantys
Ares
Rank
van Wiss
Sheriffs Sale
E. V. Gillet
Court of Taste
State of
A. P
Gherisr
Seerone
Tee
Wella & Co
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