Wreck at Alton Junction Kills Dozens of Oil Fueled Flames
A 1893 Alton Illinois disaster followed a Big Four line wreck when a limited train hit a freight car, setting off a blast and a column of burning oil that killed many, burned dozens, and left the town in shock. engineers and doctors rushed to scene, with extensive fire and medical response across Alton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Ill
Avton, Inc
Lves
Alton Junction
Southwestern Limited
Webb Ross
Limited
Alten Junction
Wann
St. Louis
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Big Four
Mattoon
White
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Litchfield
Bethalto
Bunker Hill
Hiram Cornelius
Edward Milies
Willie McCarthy
Extra Fine Maple Syrup and Poultry Prices
Poultry and eggs wanted for cash by local sellers. High prices offered for good stock. Also notices selling ice from Palmer stone quarry at 25 cents per load and an ad for Elce Sarsaparilla. Local names and addresses include Deuxe and Sterling's, L. Lewis, and M. Retra Palmer on North Market St Van Wert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deuxe & Sterling's
Palmer Stone Quarry
M. Retra Palmer
Wilkinsons Boots Advertise Snag Proof Gum Boots
A Wilkinson store promotes Snag Proof gum boots as long lasting and superior. The ad touts a five cent cash coupon per dollar and discounts on three dollar boots to 2.85, plus fast shoe repairs and two dollar ladies Kid shoes as the cheapest in America. It urges shoppers to visit for deals ahead of floods and wet spells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinsons
America
C. E. Wilkinson & CO
Rheumatic Disease Cure Claims and Doctor Townsend
A historic ad-like snippet touts rheumatic treatment by Dr. Townsend in Cincinnati Ohio. It claims patients can be cured after months of care and notes the doctor treats all kinds of cases with emphasis on chronic rheumatic conditions. It mentions consultations and a specific address for inquiries.
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Tenores
Townsend
Cincinnati
W. Biiteart Dinouso
W. H. Tikins
Ofancer
Notice to Creditors in Civil Action Case No 9000
Legal notice states creditors of F Johnson and Clara A Mathis must appear in the Court of Common Pleas for Meha County Ohio by March 18 1808 to respond to a civil action regarding a deed and conveyance. The document names Eline 2 ra Johnson and others and references a tract in section twenty eight township eight range one. It lists G. M. Saltigaber and William Scheank as parties and notes designation of a rest date in January 1808.
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F. Johnson
Isos
St. Caraiean
Amspaagh
Et Eline
Ra Johnson
Clara
Clara A
Ork
Fort County
Ohio
G. M. Saltzgan
Tlliam Scheank
Court of Common Pleas
Pianos and Organs Seller Reflects on Eight Months
The dealer notes starting April 28 1892 after his school closed and reports piano and organ sales totaling 14340 in eight months. He credits county friends and customers for the success and wishes them a prosperous 1893.
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Whe van Wert Times
Phillips Brooks
Boston
Smeg Perkins
U. S. Senate
Shumaker
van Wert
Bher
H. G. A Wert
Steve Angevine
Kiein
EL. Crooks
Board of Pension Examiners
Mary Riley
McCullough
Beck
Isaac Cork
Scott
Hoaglin Township
Cork
Delaware County
W. G. Edwards
Nancy Hanks
Sky High
Hotel Marsh Building
Doe
Star Clothier
L. Lewis
North Market St
van Wert, C
Ayer
J. S. Townsend
Lota
Srey Whitney
By & Lime A
Suz. TrKan Co. C O
Rome
Bard Liseane
Ieee
Jonas Alstrum
Drake
M. Saltigaber
Aecrey
York Township
Jehu Goodwin
Ems
Aihock
H. G. Berthold
Klein Bros
Oaey
William Tindall
Acwaka Semer
Isreal P. Adam
A. Zeller
George I. Zeller
Aros
Theodore Hi
Stump
Joseph C. Stump
Philip
Otich
Seturdan
D. H. Whitmore
Lewis Harmon
Gorden Liggett
Jane Sudiow
Oliver Sheets
Margaret Roop
Ee Wi
Nancy J. Hyatt
Amual Bell
Eakridge
Webaunsee
Kansas
Noth
van n'Wert County
Betas Cues
Drake & Sterling
Gost
Jevery
Laos
THE
LYON
R. L. Gipe
Prop
Prof
Foster
B. L. Meredith
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