Trains Schedules include Pittsburgh to Chicago service
The condensed time card shows trains between Pittsburgh and Chicago with multiple stations such as Alliance Crestline Mansfield Forest and Rochester. It lists departure and arrival times for Nos 3 4 2 5 and notes Nos 3 and 6 run daily while No 1 and No 4 run on Saturdays and Sundays schedules.
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Pac
tEx
Pittsburgh
Rochester
Alliance
Orville
Mansfield
Crestline Ar
Forest Cesta
DBR
Bieo
Swigt
Chicago
Plymouth
Aseesmans
Jarsoreersteees van Ert
Ees Forest
Cereceerensees
Oryille
Tragic suicide of Captain O C Knapp shocks Van Wert
Captain Orson Claude Knapp, a former Civil War and U S Army officer, killed himself at his Van Wert home after a struggle with illness and financial strain. He had moved recently to Van Wert to run a clothing business and lead Episcopal work. his death leaves a wife and three children. Funeral services were held with military honors in Bellefontaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orson Claude Knapp
Knapp
Sumpter
Episcopal Church
van Wert
Mr. Saunders
van Wert County Bank
P. O
Urbana
South Washington Street
C. J. Comer
O. D. Swartout
A. P. McConahay
C. P. Richey
J. W. Penn
R. McIntosh
George W. Millenbaugh
J. L. Reid
Columbus
Ohio
Bellefontaine
Warsaw
N. Y
Commercial College
Bellefountaine
Co. A
11Th U.S. Infantry
15Th Infantry
Lookout Mountain
Co. C
Missionary Ridge
Post Council of Administration
Mobile
Ala
Biddle
Co. H
Macon
33Rd
U.S. Infantry
Thomas H. Ruger
Atlanta
Georgia
33Rd Infantry
Washington
Salem
Oregon
Hayes
Lawrence Cadets
Ncted
Cincinnati Enquirer
Seventh Ohio National Guards
Bellfontain Brass Band
Case
James Powell
Eighth United States Infantry
Knights of Pythias
Burglary at McCurdy’s Hardware. night pursuit and loot
Night Watchman Hires chased burglars from McCurdy & Son’s hardware after a rear entry. Six boxes of pocket knives were found. other stolen tools linked to nearby wag shop. Town considers stronger night police as thefts rise. local notices mention meetings, medicines, and community events.
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Mr. Hires
McCurdy & Son
Main Street
Hires
Vandrau
van Wert
Wils
Board of Education Organizes for Ensuing Year
The Board of Education elected officers J. L. Price as President G. M. Saltzgaber as Clerk D. A. Johns as Treasurer D. Casto as Agent DePuy Estate A. P. McConahay named Vice President with power to act as President pro tem Bond fixed at 15000 for Treasurer and 32000 for DePuy trust A five member committee of three citizens and two board members was named to audit the estate books and oversee DePuy management including Hon. A. W. Baker H. C. Glenn Esq J. Ee Eldridge Dr. C. A. Melshimer and A. P. McConahay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
J. L. Price
G. M. Saltzgaber
D. A. Johns
DePuy Estate
D. Casto
A. P. McConahay
DePuy Trust
DePuy
A. W. Baker
H. C. Glenn, Esq
J. Ee Eldridge
C. A. Melshimer
Unnatural Mother Report Prompts Hunt for Guilty Couple
The Plymouth Democrat details a disturbing episode of a six week old baby found on a sidewalk after a couple with tickets to Van Wert Ohio were seen at a depot and Parker House. It notes the woman’s likely recent birth and suggests swift, severe punishment for the offenders while the child is placed with Adam Zumbaugh. The column also reviews Murphy’s temperance movement and its progress with former drinkers aiding reform.
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Plymouth
Ind
Democrat
van Wert
Enterprise
Sensation
T. K. Houghton
Mr. Toan
Chicago
Ohio
Parker House
Houghton
Lakeville
Adam Zumbaugh
Resolutions of Respect for Captain O C Knapp
The Abenaki Tribe I O R M No 77 adopts resolutions on the death of Captain O C Knapp April 16 1877. They praise his deportment and esteem his loss as a worthy brother and extend condolences to his family. The resolutions will be entered in the tribe minutes and the Wigwam will observe mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Knapp
Knapp
Walter L. Scott
David L. Corbin
Gaylard M. Saltzgaber
Van Wert Military Company Presents The Drama April 26
The Van Wert Military Company will present at the Opera-house in Van Wert on Wednesday evening April 26 a beautiful and thrilling drama. The cast is of the very best and every effort will be made to ensure a satisfactory performance. A full house is urged to aid the organization. Remember the date.
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van Wert
D. J. Davis
Clark & Neel
Mammoth Clothing House offers bargain suits at four dollars
General A Jacobs promotes Van Wert clothing stock with the largest assortment and cutter, claiming unbeatable prices for thirty days. He invites customers to compare and be satisfied as he continues to beat all in selling cheap.
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General A. Jacobs
van Wert
Gen
A. Jacobs
Evergreen trees for sale at the new Courthouse lot
J. H. McCullough offers one of the freshest and finest Evergreens for sale cheap at the new Courthouse in Van Wert.
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J. H. McCullough
van Wert
Wm. Jacobs
van Wert Nursery
Edwards’ Grocery
Alvo Fruit Trees
Local residents noted at Van Wert and in nearby towns
Mr J Lionsmith and family of Fort Wayne registered at the Van Wert Hotel and plan to live here. Rev J W Stockton departed for Pittsburgh. Mr B F Harris of Dunkirk visited. Rev Wm Jones left as his mother lies dying in Central Ohio. The Mail of Dakota City Kansas praises Miss Mary Bleock for her essay The Garden of the Heart delivered at the State Teachers Association. It will be published in the New England Journal of Education and Fremont Daily Tribune by request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. Shaw
Sons of Temperance Hall
West End
J. R. Heinly
van Wert
Board of Education
C. A. Melshimer
Wal Dunham
Ft. Wayne
Wade
E. T. Jones
York Township
Jones
Lima Gazette
Ira M. Townsend
Bluffton
Townsend
George W. Richey
J. W. Stockton
Pittsburg
B. F. Harris
Dunkirk
Wm. Jones
Ohio
Dakota City
Kansas
State Teachers’ Association
Mary Eleeock
Bleock
the Mail
New England Journal of Education
Fremont Daily Tribune
Middlepoint Items Chronicle Local Activities and Growth
Weather favors a large crop outlook as farmers sow oats and corn. Odd Fellows plan a lodge. Masons may organize a joint hall. A subscription school starts April 30 for young pupils. Walnut lumber shipped to Boston. King sells grocery interest to Mumaugh. Street improvements, fence builds, and shop fills hint at better times. Animal control and social cautions appear amid light village anecdotes. County Treasury indicates tax payments to Uncle Sam.
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Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Masons
Board of Education
George Nutt
Boston
David King
E. Mumaugh
Harris on Township Items Show Local Farming and News
Our correspondent reports spring field work and ditching projects, moves of families and the North saw mill to Convoy, meetings at Center School House, a few burglaries in Pettit's store, new attorney H G Richie admitted in Findlay, and local marriages including Stamm and Tracy Ralston with a newborn at Bonewitz home.
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Wm. Harvey
Henry Cress
Henry Kitsmiller
P. J. Germann
Henry
J. T. Gladhill
Thos. Eleock
Center School House
J. W. Tracy
Mary Ralston
D. R. Bonewitz
Neighborhood items published on request
The note invites residents to submit items for publication early in the week so the paper can consider accommodating them. It emphasizes a cooperative approach to sharing community notices and encourages readers to contact during the specified timeframe.
Willshire Items Highlight Local Openings and News
The Willshire House opens to the public in good running order. J G Zimmerman & Co expands spring stock. Mrs Shaffner died aged 47 7 29 and burial was well attended. Culley and Moser return from the South. Wheat crop prospects look favorable in the area. Mr Banta has handed office to Dr Brock. Ed Miller leaves town leaving three saloons. Wiltshire sees many changes this spring. St Mary's River yields good fishing. A barber from California shows skill.
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Willshire House
J.G. Zimmerman & Co
Messrs
Culley and Moser
Bulletin
van Wert
Banta
Wiltshire Township
Brock
Miller
Wiltshire
St. Mary’s River
California
Ridge Township Items
The community reports welcome rain aiding grass and wheat as farmers plan more corn acres due to oats uncertainty. Rye is gaining favor for profits, while local nurseries attract buyers with Henry Gilson’s stock. Squire Nail and Piercean are building barns, with Balyeat brothers contracted for work. Levi Crates elected director for three years. Miss Alice McMillen and Miss Anna Balge named teachers. Apple crop looks light, pears fair, sweet cherries largely killed, sour cherries promising.
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Piercean
Jonas
Philip Balyeat
Levi Crates
Alice McMillen
Anna Balge
First class Chilled Plow offered at 11 dollars
Mccurdy & Son advertise a first class Chilled Plow for 11 dollars and claim best and cheapest quality in the market. M. A. Reed announces a new Milliner Store in the Alexander room with updated stock and reduced bleaching and remodeling rates.
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Globe
Smith, Bard & Co
A. B. McCcurdy & Son
van Wert
M. A. Reed
Alexander
Cash for Butts at the Handle Factory
Advertises cash for 50 000 ash butts at the Handle Factory. Also notes new styles in gents hats at McKim's with a claim of recent stock turnover and bottom prices.
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McKim’s
McKim
Farm near value by 21000 for J M C Marble
A fine 160 acre farm with 65 acres cleared and a fine orchard can be bought for 21000 less than its value. Offered by J M C Marble. See advertisement elsewhere.
Handsome jewelry stock at Cheapest Store in America
Advertisement notes A P McConauAy markets a vast jewelry stock described as the handsomest in town at the Cheapest Store in America.
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America
A. P. McConauAy
Kor Sale or Trade Billiard Tables at Harper’s Stand
Will Milligan advertises sale or trade of billiard tables and barroom fixtures from Harper’s old stand. Intervention details not given.
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Harper’s Old Stand
Will Milligan
Fresh Lime for Sale by J. P. Malick
Public notice lists fresh limes for sale by J. P. Malick located on South Washington Street. The ad promotes citrus produce availability and directs customers to the supplier's location.
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W. P. Wolcott
South
Washington Street
J. P. Malick
South Washington Street
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Keokuk
ST. Joseph
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Lake Erie
Mississippi River
Great Wabash
Union
W. L. Malcolm
C. W. Bradley
East'n Div
Dayton & Michigan Railway
Cincinnati
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Dayton
Cihabie
Sigdey
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Wapakoneta
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M. Ws
Lima
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Perrysburg
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Port
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Hamilton
Cabascon Manunre Pensner
Eepeers
Beas
Red Jacket
Bucyrus Plows
Bryan
Studebaker Wagons
A. B. McUrdy & Son
Lan
Piert Hulletin
Pemoval
E. H. Dunlap
Hackedorn
Fast Main Street
Evoouwaan
Esses Serene
Pennell’s
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Friends’ Church
B. K. Jones
Baptist Church
P. Troup
Evangelical Church
Wm. Hartel
Crossman
Methodist Church
M. Hornley
T. S. McKim
Presbyterian Church
J. V. Stockton
T. Elcock
M. J. McFadden
P. J. Hines
A. N. Krout
C. M. Blachett
S. H. Eldridge
Tiffany
GEN. A. Jacobs
Mohr
McKim’s Block
Gaskill
Gilliland
P. R
Spencerville
Jack
Messrs. P. DePuy
C. P. Edson
Edson
Court of Common Pleas
E. Thompson
Captain C
McCurdy
M. E. Church
Messrs. Patterson & Halfhill
Messrs. Sholl & Rupert’s
East Main Street
Toledo, Delphos
Murphy Temperance Movement
Murphy
Opera House
Sherman
J. Lion Smith
van Wert Hotel
Walter Hill
Andy Walk
M. E. Sabbath School
Sam
Harrison Township
Harless
Frederick Schardt
Fred
John Baxter
Indiana
H. G. Richie Esq
Findlay
Ile
Pettit
Marshal Craig
Jacob Stamm
Monroeville
Stamm
E. P. Leslie
Whitmarsh
Northern Ridge
Plaid
Penenll’s
Star Bakery
Casto & Eyler
Swineford
MckieMs
Mckie
Building Association
Emerson & Marble
First National Bank
Lebig
Janes
Ayers
Smith
Harvey
Old Colony
Harter
Austin
Osgood
Pennell
A. P. McConarray
Main St
Bevergreens
U. S. Gilliland
Young Hyson
Gilliland Johns & Co
Smith, Bard & Co’s
van Wert County
A. P. McConaway
Mekin’s
Koogle—Leblond
Lc Parker
J. P
Oliver Koogle
Sarah J. LeBlond
Plocher—Hauter
J. Parker
Christian Plocher
Elizabeth Hauter
Eck Hart—Profit
Edgar Eckhart
Dorotha Profit
McGavren—Mckim
A. M. Geiger
George W. McGavren
Emma G. McKim
van Wert Markets
Gilltland, Johns & Co
Swineford’s Corner
South Washington and
Middle Streets
B. Hertz
Washington Township
Fens
Velpnos
R, Heinley
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