Mound Builders of Ohio and Ancient Ceremonies
An 1887 Ohio text reviews Glacial Age theory and Mound Builder remains in Ohio. It details mound types, including sepulchral, sacrificial, temple, observation, and memorial forms, plus effigies, fortifications like Fort Ancient, and burial practices with artifacts such as copper, mica, and shell. It notes several notable sites and the broader question of how America was peopled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
Atlantis
America
Ohio Valley
Donnelly
Winchell
Leland
Prof. Short
Baldwin
Ohio
Marsh
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale College
Licking County
Hardin County
F. W. Putnam
Little
Miami River
Fort Hill
Brush Creek
Scioto
Mexico
Little Miami
Cincinnati
Turner
Anderson Township
Adams County
Schoolcraft
Daniel Wilson
Old Fort
Newark
Granville
Peru
Ohio list of patent agents and ads in week bulletin
A long column lists Ohio residents and their claimed patent related items from Adelsperger to War ranted ton. It includes names such as Springfield Greenfield Cleveland W. Brisben J. Bryan Wills Creek J. D. Campbell Balle Centre Youngstown Madison Ville Barton etc with various goods like gas lamps, ladders, door hangers, cash, and other tools. The text also notes a Paris Texas excitement about J. E. Corley recovery and ads for Dr. King's New Discovery and King’s Life Pills with price and excursion train details to Pittsburg August 20 1887. Also mentions Tarrant's Seltzer Aperient and Ayer's Ague Cure with claims of cures and travel advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairchild
Wall Street
Congress
Harvey
Treasury
Albany
California
Grant
Interior Departments
Sparks
Durham
Commissioner of Patents
Whitney
Government Printing Office
Benedice
Grand Army of the Republic
District of Columbia
Ohio
C. A. Snow & Co
U. S. Patent Office
Washington, D. C. C
W. R. Davis Jr
Youngstown
G. R. Edgley
Madison Ville
N. Edwards
Barton
W. C. Freck
New Bedford
J. D. Gawn
North Amherst
F. O. Hanson
Kenton
Stairway
P. J. Higgins
New Vienna
A Hooper
Athens
W. F. Hubbell
Wauseon
T. E. Knauss
Columbus
W. A. Mack
Norwalk
R. T. Moss
Cambridge
de EF
Parker
Akron
J. L. Parks
Toledo
H. Payne
Mount Vernon
J. Rider
Painter Creek
Sells Brothers Innovations Stuns Milwaukee Circus Attendee
A prominent local attorney praises Sells Brothers circus in Milwaukee calling it dazzling with two rings stage racing hippodrome Pawnee Bill wild west acts and numerous feats. He cites Stirk and Zeno trapeze work and Merrick band as standout while noting lasting memories of the show before its upcoming local stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sells Brothers’ Circus
Milwaukee
Messrs. Sells
Dan Rice
Corkers
Polly Lee
Belle Bryant
Allie Sanlin
William Sells
Stirk
Zeno
Bill
Merrick
Monster
Legal Seminary
Charley? Maiden
Bargain House and Two Lots Near Court House in Van Wert
A two story house with seven rooms and a summer kitchen sits on two adjoining lots three blocks from the court house in Van Wert Ohio. Fruits include apples pears cherries grapes and small fruit with a cistern and other conveniences. Call I. Harriver for details and commission savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
van Wert
I. 8
Harriver
Ohio
Strawberry Plants for Sale in Van Wert County Ohio
Strawberry plants of the best varieties for early and late fruiting offered at low prices. August and September are ideal for setting out. Duartes L Leuvans, located four and one half miles west of Delphos in Van Wert County Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duartes L. Leuvans
Delphos
van Wert County
Ohio
Excursion to Pittsburgh Promises Coal Industry Highlights
Local notice urges settling debts after home fire and advertises a Pittsburgh excursion on August 20 1887 via the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway for five dollars return. Article extols Pittsburgh mills parks cemeteries and transit links and also promotes Simmons Liver Regulator for stock and poultry use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Middle West
Allegheny
Uniondale
St. Mary’s
Ft. Wayne
Excursion to State Fair rail tickets offered through Mack railroad
The Cincinnati Jackson and Mackinaw rail road sells round trip tickets to Columbus for the State Fair at one fare from all stations. Tickets on sale Aug 20 and Sept 1 2 3, valid return Sept 4. Inquiries via company agents or General Agent John Van Lirn. Also local ads for shirts and undergarments and a Jersey heifer calf for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Battle-field Memorial Association
Cemetery Hill
Ohio Commission
James S. Robinson
State of
J. B. Foraker
S. H. Hurst
Chillicothe
Seventy-third Ohio Infantry
Anne Marie de Beck
Cincinnati
Ohio National Guard
Mississippi River
Toledo
Fostoria
Sandusky
Defiance
Tiffin
Lima
Carey
Marion
Findlay
Kenton
Oxio
Cleveland
Akron
Massillon
Alliance
Youngstown
Mansfield
Cexrsat Oxio
Columbus
Dayton
Eereeenan
Newark
Zanesville
Cambricge
Cincinnati Jackson & Mackinaw Railroad
Jno
van Lirn
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van Weit
Ummersett & Arnold
East Main Street
Tme
Official Directory
Juste
Tamnel Fortne Bh
F. Leslie
Henry German
Arron T
Panca Toshua Wagers
W.H
Nicodem
D. J. Jones
Tohn Masters
D. H. Edwards
H. Woeible
Wm. Foster
John Semer
Hale
Ss OF Tow
Tally Tully
Harrison
Harrison Wiltshire
Wiltshire
Liberty, Liberty
Pleasan
Pleasant
Union
Union Hough Hough Ridge
Ridge
York
Jennings Jennings
Jackson Jackson
Dixon
Convoy
Leslie
Wolfeale
Wren
Koogle
Cavett
Tokio
Spencerville
Venedocia
Middlepoint
Weisel
Tr. Hankins
M. D
Christopher & Hankins
McKim & Co
South Washington Street
WM. Smith
Ae & Co
Main Street
W. McGavren
North Washington Street
W. I. Cristopher
W. J. Eblen
Christopher & Eblen
Physicians and Surgeons
Kahn
Dr. Christepher
Dr. Eblen
South Street
Union School
Attorneys AT Law
A. Jacobs’ Clothing Store
A. L. Sweet
H. W. Blachly
Sweet & Blachly
Ee Caenet van Wert
A. P. McConahay
J. O. Browder
City Hall
Washington St
Notary Purchi Lic
Barrick’s
van Wert, CO
Q. M. Saltzgaber
H.C. Glenn
Saltzgaber & Glenn
McCurdy’s Block
J. A. Batr
J. J. Ehresman
Bain & Emresman
North
A. T. Nickles
ASLE
Ream
West Main Street
W. B. Jones
W. M. Kear
Notaries Public
F. L. Houghtby
Scott
W. Williams
Otary Public and Conveyancer
Me . Estry
A. J. Murphy
AN Wert Lodge
McCurdy Block
August Stitz
N. G. W. R. Kime
Lee
F. O. Holden
Prof. L. Brewer
F. P. Hill & CO
R.W. Tansill & CO
M's’rs
State Street
Chicago
Geawell & Co
Newspaper Advertising Bureau
New York
A. Jacobs & Sons, Bargain Clothiers
Lester
Gipe’s Model Boot and Shoe Store
Wm. B. Jones
Jor
Gro. E. Wilson
Land Office
van Wer
Jones & Wilson
Alonzo Conant
John A. Conn
First National Bank
L. Rank
Avenue House
Centennial History OF Ohio
W. Farrand Pelch
Tion
Depot Quartermaster Department
Secretary of War
Texas
Paris
Tex
J. E. Corley
Dr. King
L. F. Guckenheimer
Deng
Pittsburg
Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City Railroad
Enterprise
Holgate
Atlantic
Pacific
Lakes
Gulf
New York City
New Orleans Picayune
Ayer
Sells Brothers Innovations
Surra, M. D
Simmons
Kk.t. Taytor
Grangers
Georgia
State Fair
Mack
Jersey
Surri
H. B. Ewell
Pavilion N. Y
Gilmore
L. F. Gackenheimer
Maryland
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