Ohio Gubernatorial Ballot Card Names Six State Officials
The ticket lists J B Foraker of Hamilton for Governor E L Lampson of Ashtabula for Lieutenant Governor John Brown of Jefferson for Treasurer F J Dickman of Cuyahoga for Judge of the Supreme Court D K Watson of Franklin for Attorney General John Hancock of Rosa for School Commissioner long and short term
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J. B. Foraker
Hamilton
E. L. Lampson
Ashtabula
Supreme Court
F. J. Dickman
Cuyahoga
John Hancock
Rosa
Republican County Convention at Van Wert Court House
The Republicans of Van Wert county are urged to meet in mass convention at the Court House at 10 o'clock a m on Tuesday September 34 1859 to nominate candidates for Representative Clerk of the Courts Sheriff Treasurer Commissioner Infirmary Director Coroner and to transact other business. Also notes on G A R district reunion in Lima and political commentary on Ohio parties while reporting a train accident near Lima with no injuries.
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van Wert County
Court House
Said County
Central Committee
Kansas Melon Vinegar Boom Sparks Townsfolk
The Harparia Democrat reports Ford county farmer Mr Sternberg planted twenty acres to melons and sold the seeds to an eastern firm for 400. He then produced 1000 barrels of vinegar valued at 10 each, claiming the melon vinegar equals cider vinegar. If true, Kansas could shift to watermelon production rapidly, yielding 10 400 in revenue from twenty acres.
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Kansas
Ford County
Sternberg
Times condemns action over Armstrong ditch dispute
The Times objects to the mandamus suit dismissal and the switch of Armstrong ditch from public to private use. McCoy sought to compel compliance with law as Malick was appointed engineer, amid petitions and a signed agreement altering the ditch. Democrats defend the appointment, while McCoy prepares Supreme Court action to force legal obedience. voters may judge in November.
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McCoy
Armstrong
Malick
Adam Armstrong
Sarah A. Wagner
W. A. Baxter
Newton Peters
Wm. A. Mowrey
Upper Town Creek
James Pettiford
Pettiford
Supreme Court
Foraker's Call to Victory in Ohio Election
The essay endorses Governor Foraker, praising his record and predicting a hot two month campaign. It attacks the Democratic party as discredited and argues Foraker will be reelected with Republicans in control, citing support from prominent figures and states. The tone is celebratory and partisan.
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Foraker
Ohio
Democratic Party
Deadly
Powell
Grover
Republican Party
Demand for a thousand dollar Dow law tax across Ohio
The General Opinion asserts a statewide demand to raise the Dow law tax to 1000 dollars. Newspapers unite in advocacy, arguing revenue gain is secondary to reducing saloon numbers and stripping political power. It predicts strong public support, local option retention, and swift legislative action to curb saloon influence.
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Ohio
Presbyterian Church Coming Events Preview
Presbyterian Church announces preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m by Rev E P Eleock of Galion Ohio Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Young Peoples meeting at 6 45 p m.
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Presbyterian Church
E. P. Eleock
Galion
Ohio
Young Peoples Meeting
Parade participants meet at Union Hall for drill on Monday
All comrades joining the parade on the 17th are instructed to assemble at Union Hall in McKim's block for drill next Monday evening at eight o'clock. The note asks Bill Gibson to see a thousand boys in line. J. W. Ler Col. Com Jesse Lonesworts Adj.
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Union Hall
McKim’s Block
Bill Gibson
J. W. Ler
Col. Com
Jesse Lonesworts
Adj
Relief Corps dinner date set for 17th inst at unknown venue
The ladies of the Relief Corps plan a grand dinner on the 17th inst when Gen. Gibson visits to address the soldier boys. It is undecided whether tables will be in a park or indoors with details to follow.
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Relief Corps
Gen. Gibson
Rev A J Fish praised as great pulpit orator at Island Park
The Rev A J Fish formerly pastor of the M E Church at this place now stationed at Lima is praised by the Lima Gazette and Fort Wayne Daily Gazette for his Island Park lecture You and I and his Sunday sermon to about 2000 listeners The Boston guest Joseph Cook commends his preaching and predicts further invitations in coming years
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A. J. Fish
M. E
Lima
Lima Gazette
Island Park
County Teachers’ Institute
Fort Wayne Daily Gazette
Fish
You
Joseph Cook
Boston
Postmaster Dispatch Reports Missouri Railroad Fatality
Postmaster in Simuca Missouri reports W D Hugh killed in a railroad collision near Herine Station Jefferson County on August 3. Coroner Dr T Bruce Featus Maine dispatch notes inquest held, body buried in ice. Public notice seeks relatives and further information. Local option election in Ada favors dry by 300, law takes effect.
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Simuca
W. D. Hugh
Herine Station
Jefferson “O
T. Bruce
Featus
Political hustler warned against in Toledo editorial
The Toledo Commercial editorial warns voters in Lucas and nearby counties about political hustlers. It urges voters to attend conventions unpledged, rely on best judgment, resist flattery, and avoid pledges. It notes a better candidate may emerge and emphasizes keeping free to influence the party’s strongest showing.
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Toledo
Lucas County
Arm Amputated After Traction Engine Accident
Saturday afternoon Bent Roberts of Ridge Township was operating a traction engine near the Chambers farm in York Township when his right arm was caught in the machinery. The sleeve caught and the arm was ground around a sprocket wheel, forcing amputation below the elbow. Dr. G W McGavren treated the injured man.
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Bent Roberts
Ridge Township
County Teachers Institute Elects Officers at Middlepoint
The annual session closed last Friday evening with the election of officers for the coming year. President E. Brown, Vice President Lucy Blcock, Secretary Lizzie Drake, and Executive Committee C Blosser Emma Rice and KE Brown. Over 170 teachers enrolled during the session.
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The
County Teachers’ Institute
Middlepoint
E. Brown
Lucy Blcock
Lizzie Drake
C. [. Blosser
Emma Rice
KE. Brown
Baxter and Beam Nominated for Sheriff in County Convention
The friends of Samuel M Baxter of Jackson township will present his name to the Republican County Convention on September 1 as a suitable sheriff candidate. Jacob Beam of Wiltshire township will be presented to the Republican County Convention on September 3 as a suitable sheriff candidate.
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Samuel M. Baxter
Jackson Township
Repulican County
Jacob Beam
Wiltshire Township
Candidate names for county commissioner at Sept 3 convention
Henry Longwell of Jackson township will be presented to the Republican County Convention on September 3 as a candidate for county commissioner. Friends of John W. Evans also present his name to the county convention on September 3 as a suitable candidate for county commissioner.
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Henry Longwell
Jackson Township
Friends of
John W. Evans
Farm Hand Wanted for Three or Four Months
Inquire at Seth Slack's farm in Washington township for a temporary farm hand position lasting three to four months.
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Seth Slack
Washington Township
Nervous ailments threaten early decay of the race
The article notes a rise in insanity epilepsy headaches backache neuralgia and nervousness as a threat to the nation’s health. It promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a cure free of opium or morphine and offers sample bottles at Ohio Drug Store.
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America
Miles
Ohio
Advertised letters and local notices from Van Wert week ending Aug 7 1889
Weekly post office notices list listed names of letters held at Van Wert for the week ending August 7 1889 and instruct recipients to say advertised. Various local ads urge remedies L F Gackenheimer Hines Son and Rinehart Syrup Blackberry plus a Ridge township land sale by C P Richey near the court house with details and dates.
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van Wert
Alavander
A. Brown
Harvey Cavender
Charles Cunningham
Wm. A. Donnal
Samuel Hitech
Ed Holmes
Mr. G. Holloway
W. Johns
Matie Moore
Sarah A. Morningstar
Charles Miller
Jolias Ritchie
L. D. Rigdon
Edith Rockhold
Emma Vandyke
Dias Wilson
H. J. Wright
Perry
Joan Law
P. M
Great physician promotes nerve-based liver and bowel treatment
A physician declares that true treatment of the liver stomach and bowels lies through their nerves using Miles Pilla the mildest form. Free samples at Gackenheimers Indiana. A district Evangelical conference near Berne Adama County Indiana Aug 25 Sept 2 with Bishop J J Escher Rev R Matt and Prof H J Kirkhoefer invited. Rail lines offer excursion tickets Aug 6 20 Sept 10 24 and Oct 1 1889 with stopovers.
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Miles’ Pilla
Gackenheimers
Indianapolis
Ind
Conf. Evangelical Association
Schanb
Berne
Adama Co
Decatur
J. J. Escher
R. Matt
Cleveland
H. J. Kirkhoefer
North Western College
Naperville
Ill
Auction at Isaac Carmean's residence in Van Wert Ohio
Isaac Carmean offers for sale at his residence one mile east of Wetsel post office in Jackson township Van Wert county Ohio on Saturday August 17 1889 starting 9 am two work horses one cow soon to freshen two broad sows with pigs nine shoats one two horse wagon one double harness set one breaking plow one double shovel and one single shovel plow hay in the mow one box stove one kitchen stove one new Home sewing machine one bureau one cupboard one double barrel gun and other numerous articles Terms cash for sums 5 and under credit twelve months with note and two approved sureties Auctioneer D Moons Also note Fort Wayne business college benefits and catalogs.
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Isaac Carmean
Wetsel
Jackson Township
van Wert
Ohio
Dr Miles New Care for the Heart Ad Claims Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Miles New Care for the Heart as a remedy for sudden heart symptoms including choking sensations fluttering chest pain and fainting claiming Henry Brown a Cleveland Ohio druggist escaped death using it. It notes Guckenheimer sells the product.
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Dr. Miles
Henry Brown
Cleveland
Ohio
Guckenheimer
Sale of Greenwood Inlet Nine Real Estate in Van Wert Ohio
Court of Common Pleas in Van Wert County will offer for sale at the courthouse door on Monday August 5 1889 between 1 and 2 pm the real estate known as Inlet No nine in the village of Greenwood Van Wert County Ohio. Cash on day of sale. Sheriff Isaac R Tudor. Attorneys Sweet and Blackly July 4 1880.
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Court of Common Pleas
van Wert County
Ohio
Fritzinger & Kirsch
William Springer
van Wert
Towit
Greenwood
Isaac R. ‘Tudor
Sweet & Blackly
Joseph B. Beave
Joseph Adams
Ont Loté
Johnson and Evers
Cincinnati, Jackson Mackinaw Railroad Company
Petition to Vacate Van Wert and Wapakoneta Road
PE petitioners, resident free holders of Van Wert County Ohio, request vacation of a county road along the Van Wert and Wapakoneta road through Evan A Evans farm in the SE quarter of SW quarter of section 1, town 38 south, range 8 east. They ask the Board of Commissioners to institute proper proceedings to vacate the road.
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Board of Commissioners
van Wert County
Ohio
van Wert
Wapakoneta
Evan A. Evans
Wert County
Wm. D. Evans
Ak Evan A. Evans
Rameey Board Warns Bidders on Rejection Rights
The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids by order of trustees dated July 19 4. F M Hardesty signs as authority.
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Rameey
Dairy herd and farm for sale near Van Wert Ohio
Owner offers fifty acre pasture and timberland near the Court House in Van Wert with a fair house, stables, sheds for twenty cattle and abundant water. Twenty head Jersey cattle including four heifers, one bred bull, rest fresh or soon to be. Sold as a whole to dairy buyers on easy terms with partial cash and owner can rent farm for one to five years. Grand opportunity for a profitable dairy venture.
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Court House
van Wert
Ohio
Timothy
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Pan, Wert Bulletin
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John Brown
Jefferson
D. K. Watson
Franklin
A. H. Hester
Board of Public Works
W. M. Hahn
Richland
Republican County Convention
J. Y. Topp
F. L. Dustman
Paulding County
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Dayton
the Times
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Hale
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Joe Foraker
Old Commonwealth
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G. A. KR
W. KR. C
15Th Regiment
Tenn
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Jxo. M
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Reunion Association
Shaw
Jefferson County
Missouri
Ada
Maly Koppose
Institute
Sheriff
Coudmissioner
Dickinson
L. F Gackenheimer
C. P. Richey
Rinehart
Hines & Son
H. R. Johnston
Toledo D
Rockwood
Mich
J. M. Loose Red Clover Co
A. I. Sawyer
Monroe
Hellen C. Milliman
M. P
Camp Meeting
Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City Railroad
Jenkins
Ag’t
Paine
W. L. Greenleap
Burlington
Ve. Fiad
Druggters
Watertown
Rietarngsoan & Co
New England College
Arding
Ferncliff Hall
F. Breckenmldur
Bec'y. A
N. J. Andrews
Mercy Medical Dispensary
Baltimore
St. Vitus
United States
Dfn
Andrews
N. J. Axprews
TeLivo
J. L. Omo
S. L. Nourse
M. D
Sale
McDermut & Whitefeather
Businsss College
City Hall
South Washington Street
C. P
G. W. Richey
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Fenshtek
Pacific Express
Veees
W. M. Flnharty
Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw
Gagianati Express
Addison
Battle Creek Mail
Bryan Express
Bead
Lisk
Prof. L. Brewer
E. Richardson & CO
Geneva
New York
Pioneer
Wassenberc
Wassenberg
Jefferson On
Hiestand
Land Office
Wiiilssoomn
I. Vore
Fronerreto & Vore
Sherife
P. F
Catharine Rader
Thos. J. Demons
Gas Company
O. D. Swartout
van Wert Natural
M. B.urch Shanes Crossing
Hardesty
F. M. Hardesty
Sheriffs Sale
Isaac R, Tudor
Glenn & Johnson
Specialty
East Main Street
Jersey
Alexander, van Wert
Bouton & Lawrenge
Lowe Brothers
Bummer Twin
Myers
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