Saloonless counties and varied 19th century notes
A collage of brief items notes Geauga and Harrison counties without saloons, a first snow in Denver, Lima Oil Exchange opening, Ireland potato crop failure, and diverse regional tidbits. It reports on Chicago world fair plans, Van Wert politics, and social quirks, with figures on saloon closures and a 40 pound Georgia baby.
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Denver
Colorado
Lima Oil Exchange
Ireland
Georgia
New South
New York City
Frindlay
Urbanan
Toledo Bee
Elmer White
Iowa
Lake Front
Chicago
Hancock County
Hancock
Mercer
Celina Observer
Mercer County
Ohio
Strange case of spinal meningitis ends in death at Shanes Crossing
A fourteen year old son of J F Covault of Shanes Crossing died Wednesday from spinal meningitis. The illness began after school on March sixth after exertion and cold air exposure. He remained unconscious from the onset, with five months of no response before death. Careful nursing prolonged life. the case described as most remarkable. Advertisement notes Syrup White Pine and Tar endorsed by Dr I H Strong of Cincinnati and sold by L F Gackenheimer.
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J. F. Covault
Shanes Crossing
Young Covault
Grand lake rail excursion and joined fares to Detroit and Mackinac
Train schedules from Columbus to various points via Upper Sandusky and Marion with round trip fare advice. Promote the Toledo St Louis Kansas City line excursion on August 25 offering about quarter fare. Local drug ads list Loose Red Clover Pills Chamberlain's Pain J W Evans Son Dr Acker English Remedy and White Pine Syrup with prices and sellers.
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Lakeside
Toledo
St. Louis
Kansas City
Lake Shore
Ohio
Indiana
O. Jenkins
Toledo, St. Louis
Kansasity R. R
Grand Lake
Detroit
Mackinac
C. C. Jenkins
Signs of a changing county and revived industry
A young man notes odd farm signs warning hunters and a liberal notice promising free hunting and dinner while others describe the idle foundry's brass theft puzzles. New Mackinaw shops may begin soon as the fair grounds expand and oil interests push into Harrison township. Charley Davis funeral spurs caution. Advertisers praise print ads. Seventeen years after closure, the old foundry again emits smoke and local business optimism grows with plans for a toothpick factory and expanded manufacturing.
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Shanesville Road
Restorative Nervine touted as astonishing nerve aid nationwide
Druggists report Restorative Nervine a highly successful nerve food and medicine with universal satisfaction for headaches nervousness sleeplessness sexual debility backache memory fits and dizziness. Firms in New York Michigan Indiana and many others claim unprecedented sales and swift customer approval alongside offers of free trial bottles and an accompanying nervous diseases book. Auction notices follow for D. Moore auctioneering with multiple farms and stock including mares cattle hogs hay corn and farm implements on August 26 27 with cash and 12 month credit terms.
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van Wert
Ridge Township
Ohio
Hoaglin Township
van Wert County
Union Township
Convoy
Hoogitn Township
Hoaglin To
van Wert Co
Gredary
Church
Scott
Oak Grove
Ouse
Kurt Street
Long & Wappner, van Wert
L. Burton & Co
Troy
N. Y
Ambery & Murphy
Battle Creek
Mich
C. B. Woodworth & Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
A. P. Montgomery
J. F. Sidle
Towit
D. Moore
York Township
D, Moore
Failures in Life and Heart Remedies Banner
Failures in life span many domains from business to health and morality. A weak heart impairs circulation leading to shortness of breath dizziness indigestion and chest pain. Dr Miles New Cure for heart and lungs sold and recommended by Gackenheimers.
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Miles
Gackenheimers
Call on C., H. V. & T. Ry. for low rates and through service
If you travel west southwest or northwest it pays to contact the agents of the C., H. V. & T. Railway. The company offers reduced rates to the minimum, through car service, elegant equipment, and reliable connections. G. P. A. H. J. Farkzensacn signs the notice.
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H. J. Farkxensacn
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills Claim New Discovery
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills act on the liver stomach and bowels via the nerves. A new principle speeds cure of biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. Suitable for men women and children. Smallest mildest surest. 4 doses for 250. Samples free at Ohio Drug Store. Kemp's Balsam for Throat and Lungs offered with free sample bottle. Large bottles 50c and 1.
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Ohio Drug Store
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Bary
Abert Pulletin
John A. Arnold & CO
East Main Street
G. J. Eblen
Main Street
Court House
Bonth Washington Street
WM. Smith
I & Co
A. W. McGavren
M.D
North
Washington Street
W. ©. Hastings, M. D
Slade
South
J.A. Hines
M. D
Pomety
MES
E. Dex
South Washington Street
West 2d Street
Attorneys AT Law
Hathaway Kemper
A. Jacobs’ Clothing
A. L. Sweet
H. W. BI
Sweet & Blachly
A. P. McConahay
G. L. Marble
Lehmanns & Son's
West Main Street
Todd
Rotary
PUB IC
H. C. Glenn
Johnson
Glenn & Johnson
McCurdy’s Block
Barbers
A. Bair
J. J. Ehresman
Bair & Ehresman
Haven's Block
Miller & Wistner’s
Jones & Wilson
W. M. Kear
EAL Estate and Loan
Notaries Public
F. L. Houghtry
OTARY
D. W. Williams
Otary Public and Conveyancer
Venedocia
Jefferson Street
Wayne Street
Yas Wert Lodge No
McCurdy Block
Famern
G. J
Anderson
Cott Post
Union Hall
McKim’s Block
Jesse Longsworth
J.W Lee
United States Pension
Van
West Side
J.W. Evans & Son
Hines & Son
Pittsburgh
Vexine
Western Express
Pacific Express
Pullman
W. M. Flaharty
Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw
Pieter
Sean Tepep
D. W. Johnston
ANSAS
Frankfort
Are
Toledo and
Union Depot
Delphos
Delphos Pass
Enterprise
Toledo & Frankfort
Del
C. Jenkins
Toledo, Ohio
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Toledo Railway
Buckeye
Pomeroy McArthur
Lancaster
Middle
Gallipalie
Athens
Nelsonville
Beanie, Tel
A. M
P. M
Oledo
Carey
Upper Sandusky
Marion
Prospect
Nelsonville Athens
Gallipolis
Delaware
Middleport
Pomeroy
H. J. Falkenach
Chas H Rockwell
Columbina
Prof
L. Brewer
GW. Bone
Market and
Third Streets
G. W. Born
Chicago & Atlantic
P.M
AM Enterprise
Spencerville
Cause
Scovese
New York
P.M. M
Boston
Decatur
Kingsland
Huntington
Bolivar
Newton
Akron
Hammond
Fayouwond
Wee
G. M. Beach
Man F.C. Donald
Pass
Chicago, Ill
Mackinac Island
Petoskey
Sault Ste.mount
Lake Huron
Cleveland
ST. Joseph
E. B. Whitcomb
DetRoit, Mich
Detroit and Cleveland
Jereafter
Swett
Page
Payne
M. H. Touttle
Geauga and
Harrison Counties
Kansas
United States
Missouri
James Boys
Union
Hannibal Hamlin
Webster
Calhoun
Benton
Foster
Seney
Congress
Hoar
Senate
Fremont Board of Education
Fremont
Chicago Wheat Pit
Bears
Macauly
Gladstone
Senator Evarts
W. A. Taylor
Bellefontaine Republican
Gen. Kennedy
United States Senate
House
Kenton Republican
Solomon
Cincinnati
Lima
Farmers
Nebraska
Alger
Kokomo Gazette Tribune
Ladies’ Home Journal
George W. Childs
Philadelphia
Washington D. H
Col. H. B. Maynard
Washington C. H
S. J. Hathaway
Marietta
Washington
Cleveland Leader
Washington City
Capitol
San Francisco Chronicle
Sidney Journal
Bucyrus
Brooklyn Eagle
Churches
Smith and Jones
Taylors
Chamberlain
Benham
Golconda
Pope Co
Ill
J. W. Evans & Son
I. H. Strong
L. F. Gackenheimer
M. Fuanarry
Dr. Acker
U. S. Gov't Report
H. A. Watts
The
Mackinaw
Hotel Marsh
Guyser Oil Company
Harrison Township
Charley Davis
Young Davis
Bulleux
J. E. Baker
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