Union Party platform advocates restoration under Grant Wade
Ohio Union Party urges loyalty to national reconstruction and Republican leadership. They back Ulysses S. Grant for president and Benjamin Wade for vice president, call for impeachment of Andrew Johnson, endorse tax reform and debt payment, and praise Edwin M. Stanton while urging peace and unity after Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Party of
Ohio
National Republican Union Party
Congress
Severn
Slyssey
Grant
Herjamin F. Wade
Andrew Jovnn- Zinn
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Andrew Johnson
Senate
United States
Republican Party
Conyens
The
Republic
Edwin M. Stanton
War Department
Press and business notices from Lime Gazette
Harr Surer reports a press breakdown requiring a Chicago repair trip. Concert by the Anschutz Brothers set for next Wednesday with new pieces. Jacon's Naw Hat Stonz opens Saturday for hats caps and furnishings. Michael Dillon killed by a switch engine near the depot last Friday while watching a train northbound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anschutz Brothers
Philharmonic
Kuirepry
Michael Dillon
Lime Gazette
New Stock and Enlarged Store at Clark & Richey
Clark and Richey have enlarged their store room and opened a mammoth stock of boots shoes and gaiters for men women and children making theirs the most attractive store of the kind in town. The Erie Railway Company offers first class tickets to New York at 2.70 less than rivals with reduced through rates from Dunkirk Buffalo or Salamanca and offices open to assist travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Clark & Richey
New York
Boston
New England
Erie Railway Company
Dunkirk
Buffalo
Salamanca
Erie Railway
Exchange
Michigan Streets
Sandoye Ax
Hornellsville
Susquehanna
Terner
Great Bend
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Jersey City
New Jersey Railroad
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Avon and Hornellsvile
Elmire
Northern Central Railway
Harrisburg
South Waters City
New Jersey
Poretee
Hernellsville
Benefit for Soldiers Orphans Postponed to April 22
The soldiers' orphans benefit scheduled for Wednesday evening April 15 has been postponed to April 22. If the boys are prepared, an entertainment worthy of patronage is expected.
Comprehensive review of the Dictionary of the Bible editions
The article praises the Dictionary of the Bible edited by Wm. Smith and compares several editions. It argues for a comprehensive, lifetime reference work at a reasonable price and recommends the National Publishing Co. Cincinnati edition for general readers while cautioning against the abridged juvenile edition and a costly New York abridgment. It also notes a London edition for school use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porriar
Wm. Smith
LL. D
University of London
Dr. Smith
New York
Trartford
England
London
National Publishing Co
Cincinnati
Young Men’s Literary Congress Discusses Secession Memorial
A bulletin summarizes the societies view of a caucus by Southern members threatening secession. The group, modeled on national Congress, rejected a Iowa bill to strip Southern states of rights. The memorial to Congress was heard after a long debate. next meeting to decide on petition. The organization is nonpartisan and represents states rather than political parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Enior
Young Men's Literary Congress
National Congress
Iowa
Congress
Ladies Complaint About Clerks In Quiet Village
A letter laments rude clerks in local shops who ignore etiquette by keeping hats on, failing to open doors, and sweeping while customers pass. The writer notes dust and impudence, urging owners to curb the growing annoyance to keep ladies shopping locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Eptror
Clerk
Spring-bedstead promoted for all ages and low cost
The advertisement touts Thompson's Patent Spring-bed as affordable and superior to prior options, with Kendrick promoting a model at the DePuy House and urging inspection before Kendrick departs. Roback's Blood Pills are endorsed for nervous headaches, liver and blood disorders, with claims of permanent cures and safe purgation. A. B. McCurdy & Co announce plans to buy stock in New York and urge debt payment before April, detailing their hardware lineup and cash-only terms. Joan Scummersett schedules a courthouse address in Van Wert on March 22 at 2 pm to discuss The Times, inviting clergy, tradesmen, and storekeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Kendrick
DePuy House
Roback
A. B. McCurdy & Co
New York City
Max. Groff
Joseph Shilling
Court of Common Pleas
van Wert
China
van Wert County
Ohio
C. P. Richey
Sherif
Sueertrr
Oretce, van Wert So
Born’s Bart and Mepharp Cream Offer at Melsheimer’s Drug Store
The notice advertises Born’s Bart for diarrhea and related stomach pains with a money back guarantee if it fails. It also touts Born’s Mepharp Cream as the best and cleanest remedy for itch and skin diseases. Dated May 3, 1267, with a 6m notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melsheimer’s
Born’s Bart
New Goods Arrive at Mayer and Storrs in Van Wert
S Mayer returns from the East with a heavy, cheap clothing stock bought at panic prices. Goods include clothing, piece goods, hats and caps, finishing goods sold lower than competitors west of New York. Gen A Jacobs remains in attendance. Sta Mayer’s Coraine Storr offers spring and summer coats vests pants furnishing goods hats caps trunks at very low cash prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Mayer
van Wert
New York
Gen. A. Jacobs
Sta. Mayer
Coraine Storr
Providence Returns Show Burnside Victory With Large Republican Margin
Statewide results through April 1 place Burnside Republican ahead by 4 309 with 9 767 votes to Pearce 5 658. Providence City counts 2 679 to 1 136. Legislature totals: Senate 27 Republicans 5 Democrats. House 62 Republicans 8 Democrats with two districts unsettled. Assembly favors Senator Sprague's reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Block Island
Burnside
Pearce
Senate
House
Assembly
Sprague
Trial of the President opens with debate on Chief Justice rulings
The impeachment trial proceeds with opening arguments by Mr Butler and documentary evidence from Mr Willson. Witnesses testify amid defense objections, and a Senate vote to modify rules allows the Chief Justice to rule on law with Senate oversight. Commentary predicts a brief trial, possibly within a month, while political commentary questions President Andrew Johnson and CPI reconstruction policy.
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Butler
Willson
Senate
Gazette
Democratic Party
Ohio
House
Tie
Andy Johnson
Lincoln
White House
Ben Wade
Andy
Vallandingham
Mr. Wade
Chase
Baking Powder claims by C A Mersneimmer
C A Mersneimmer advertises his own brand of Baking Powder as superior to rivals at a lower price. He emphasizes paying only for the powder and not for tins or labels. The message appears in Sonetutsa News Van Wert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonetutsa News van Wert
C. A. Mersneimmer
Catt
Simpson S. King
Tobias
Hiram Woodruff
Philo P. Bush
Corre
Fordham
N. Y
Depot
Cortlandt Street
New York
van Wert
Ohio
March Ltd
Loa
Isaac N
Alexander
R. Frisnie
S. Mayers Clothing Store Ad Promises Latest Styles
Local ad promotes S Mayers as the place to buy clothing with large stock of hats caps coats pants and vests. It touts new goods and latest styles at Jacobs' old stand inviting shoppers to compare prices and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Mayer's
Jacobs
Kentucky Senators Vote to Continue Immpeachment Battle
The Cincinnati Gazette reports Garret Davis in the Senate moved to stop Johnson’s impeachment trial arguing Kentucky lacks representation. Davis and McCreery opposed the motion while other Democrats rejected it, Kentucky remaining in dispute and neutral stance debated but not adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Garret Davis
Senate
Hari-Kari
Johnson
Davis
McCreery
Congress
Cin. Gazette of Wed
Ohio Gerrymander Bill Aims for Vallandigham District
The Columbus dispatch condemns a bill to redraw Ohio’s 1st 2nd and 3rd congressional districts to create a Vallandigham favorable district. It alleges the plan would stack geographic and demographic majorities to secure Wallandingham, asserting the Democratic Legislature seeks power with no regard for law or decency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Vallandicham
Wallandingham
Vallandingham
Reconstruction speech urges peace and Union in the South
The article argues Congress aims for liberty and justice through reconstruction. It warns the South against Northern copperhead influence and calls for accepting Congress's olive branch for national honor and welfare. Delays in reconciliation risk ongoing civil discord and trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
South
Anderson Little Wedding At Fapenes Wert Ohio
On March 20 Ise by Pilcher Mr James O Anderson and Miss Litre wed at Fapenes Wert Ohio. Dix High marriage announced March 2 at the bride’s father residence Reverend H E Pilcher officiated Iverukes S Dix and Miss Saran Hicu named as spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix
H. E. Pilcher
Mu. Iverukes S. Dix
Saran Hicu
Infant Adelbert D. Glenn Passes Away
The death of Adelbert D. Glenn aged 3 months and 20 days is announced with consolation for grieving parents H.C. and Georgia Glenn. The notice reflects on the loss and the hope of eternal life, offering community sympathy for the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Adelbert D. Glenn
H.C
Georgia Clenn
Israel
Death of John Bethards Noted by Lodge in Mourning Resolutions
The lodge mourns the death of brother John Bethards and notes his faithfulness and potential future service. It expresses hope in his afterlife and extends sympathy to his family. A thirty day mourning badge is requested for the lodge room. Signed by F. R. Worrina and Tros. Ercock.
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Witheriags
John Bethards
God
General Assembly
F. R. Worrina
Tros. Ercock
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DR. WM. Smitivs
Bible Directory
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Williamsburg, Kings Co
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Retero
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Sherife
John Bisi
Common Pleas
van Wert Va
Alex. R. Strother
A. W. Baker
Richey
Stierler’s Orerce
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Wougal& CO
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Europe
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South 2d Street
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Meyer Bros. & CO
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Ft. Wayne, Ind
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Prabra City
Jasper County
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Lima & Logansport Rail Road Company
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To-Wit
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Shanes Crossing
Jesse Tomlinson
Mendon
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Henry Banta
James C. Cas
David Hat
C. E. Grrie Eit Jt
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House OF Mercy
Howard Association
J. Skillin Houghton
Pra
Joan McB
Broadway
Gilbert C. Davidson
Empire Sewing Machine Company
Samuel Troup
Cour of Common Pleas
Henry D. Schreffler
Schrettter
Henry L. Schretiter
Cuarick & Dannett, Art
M. B. Evers
T. P.of
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H.C. Glenn
van Wert Wesley Keslar
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County Street
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Brotues & Co
Spon
Ail Aeaid
Express
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G. A. R. Scott Post
Jas. E. Morrison
Lawrence Swineford
D. N. Miner
Joel Jerrick
T. C. Stem
Robert File
Dennis Welch
P.C
St. Anthony's Fire
C. A. Meleh
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