Van Wert Echoes Developments in Enterprise Town Growth
Local notes report snow and cold, a doctor’s tragedy, and rapid construction. Enterprise builder John Lambert & Co. plans a grain elevator, hay press, stone, lumber, and a spoke factory while hiring local workers. New minister G W Bloyd arrives, buyers eye plots, and town welcomes these energetic arrivals amid a politically charged national mood.
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Ensminger
T. & Charles
C. E. Kelly
Mackinaw Company
Rhanes Street
Allie Koogle
Doctor Ensminger
Enterprise
United States
Church of God
W. F. Parker
Cremean and
Archer Streets
John Lambert & Co
Sixth District Politics Reflect Defeat Reasons
From Toledo srep a Bee reporter met Hon W D Wile at his Defiance home and discussed his defeat. He blamed Democratic disaffection and post office patronage, denying soldier or Knights of Labor voting blocs as decisive factors. He cited district pension politics and tariff views, noting district Democrats favor revenue reform rather than free trade, and faulting campaign slander. He predicted more comments after further reflection.
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Toledo Srep
The
Bee
W. D. Wile
Mr. Hill
Boothman
Congress
Defiance County
Knights of Labor
Divi
Wellbury
Claes
Sore
Rae
Ridge Township Items Do Not Refuse a Seat by the Fire
News from Ridge Township urges readers to enjoy reading in the Tres and notes Mrs. Adam Gillland is seriously ill. It calls for unity after the election and warns hunters to defend quail, recounting an old tale of children afflicted by “go backs” treated by a shaking remedy at a strange house.
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Tres
Adam Gillland
Ohio
Shaffer's Station Items Preview Winter Prep
Local brief notes cover winter prep as William Shaffer plastered his grocery room and Jacob Clouse enjoys a new house. The district reports a close of the fall term in District No 2 and ongoing hog cholera concerns. Community events include a sermon for youths by Rev Duppy, a runaway team incident with minor damage, and church council sessions at Mount Olive Mercer county. A wary note warns about Bible Society solicitors amid swindles, plus a Bay City seance story where two men pay to contact departed kin, only to reveal familiar false voices.
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Wm. Shaffer
Jacob Clouse
Duppy
Adam Miller
Wabash and St. Marys
Christian Union Church
Mount Olive
Mercer County
American Bible Society
Bay City
Mich
Nelly
John
Edgerton's Predicament and the Bogus Butter Law
A report mixes a local political anecdote about Edgerton and Robertson over a promised speech with a note on the Bogus Butter Law. It recounts Edgerton’s hesitation to speak, Robertson’s election, and Edgerton’s fear of a post election delegation. It then discusses the oleomargarine tax law, stamp demand, and internal revenue impact as the law took effect. The piece notes estimates of oleomargarine production and the role of internal revenue collectors amid new licensing duties.
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Conat
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Ternal Revenue
Washington
Internal Revenue
Nothing to Boast About in Ohio Victory
The Republican win in Ohio shrinks as returns come in. Early tallies show a 28 000 majority, then 20 000, 15 000, and finally a little over 10 000. Democrats carried many counties, with losses in a few strongholds, and gerrymandering helped Republicans stay ahead. The piece predicts future Democratic gains if a real fight resumes. The Toledo Bee notes overall apathy and suggests the country remains Democratic and safe.
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Ohio
Hamilton County
Anglaize
Holmes
Crawford
Bell
Foran
State Committee
Blicans
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Virginia
Trc
Minnesota
Illinois
Mr. Morrison
House
Congress
Tennessee
Nebraska
South Carolina
Michigan
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Camden
Toledo Bee
Timber price notices from Van Wert firm Eagle Stave Co
WANTED No 1 Timothy tops market prices at R Upright Deros in Van Wert Ohio. The Eagle Stave Co. pays high prices for timber No 1 elm stave bolts 2.75 per cord No 1 bass and cotton wood heading bolts 84.25 and white ash 4 per cord.
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Timothy
Upright Deros
van Wert
Ohio
Eagle Stave Co
Taxes For The Year 1886 Van Wert County Ohio
Tax notice from I W H Corbet county treasurer outlines 1886 tax rates for Van Wert County Ohio by township and district. It lists municipalities school districts corporations and various funds including state county infirmary bridge building road ditch and fund totals. The document identifies levies on each dollar valuation and the breakdown by fund and area.
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van Wert County
Ohio
I. W. H. Corbet
ASD
Township and Distii County Ditch Fund Corporation
Delphos
H. Corbet
Science of a radical cure for consumption advertised
An old Rochester physician offers a free mail system for a vegetable remedy claiming speedy cure of consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous debility. The ad promotes Electric Bitter as a purifier and regulator with guarantees and a money back promise, selling at a few cents per bottle through L. Cackemheimer.
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Ictice
Uyan East Tula
W. A
Noyes
Hi Power's
Rochester
N.Y
L. ¥. Gackemheimer
Desert Electric Bright
Mickiy
Te. F. Gelmer
Fenner
James Fuller
Fredonia
Ines Bhaeehersche
Hamlet
Wemedian
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