Stolen Horses and Buggy Belongings Reported in Harrison Township
J C Casto’s livery stable reported a dark bay and brown mares and a top buggy stolen on Friday August 24 1877. Describes the mares ages and markings and the buggy with No 1 on the spring bar. Suspect James Harkens of Douglas Indiana is named with a dark complexion and small mustache. Reward offered for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Casto
F. Kelsmith
Delphos
Ohio
James Harkens
Douglas
Ind
Local Gossip and Upcoming Community Events
Public schools reopen Monday September 17. Knights Templar carry message to Cleveland on special trains. Wheat yields spur farming efforts for next year. Murphy temperance meetings planned under Rusk and Reddick. Van Wert court adjourns September 4 with Grand Jury to indict McCracken. O'Dell died at Convoy. Clarke & Co publish Ohio Registry Law 1877. Siamese shaped eggs intrigue local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. W
Messrs. Rusk and Reddick
M. E. Church
Ohio
Urbana
Marsh
Messrs
Vantilburgh& Robison
Shanesville
van Wert Court of Common Pleas
McCracken
E. G. O'Dell
O’ Dell
Robert Clarke & Co
Little
Messrs. Brehm & Slade
Eastbound trip for fall stock and overdue payments
The McCurdy firm announces departure to the East on September 20 to buy fall hardware stock and requests all debts settled before departure. The column covers local incidents from Lima and nearby towns, including theft, accidents, marriages, illnesses, and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. McCurdy & Son
Murphy Pledge Cards Offered With Signature Facsimile
An advertisement offers Murphy Pledge cards bearing a Francis Murphy signature facsimile from J H Foster of Van Wert Ohio. Orders qualify by quantity with prices per 1000 and 100 lots mailed for 10 cents postage. Temperance meeting scheduled at Opera House Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Express
Opera House
Two youths arrested over suspicious town excursion for pants
Two Belmore men from Marsh's stove factory were arrested after leaving a Casto livery horse and buggy and wandering the town at night. Sheriff Billman took them into custody. they explained the trip was to buy spring-bottom pants for a Murphy ball at Belmore this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casto
Billman
Belmore
Marsh
Murphy
Bellmore
Erie and Louisville Railway Takes Effect July 24 1877
TIME CAND No. Taking effect July 24 1877 announces the Erie and Louisville Railway timetable change. The stub notes a timetable adjustment and line T timetable code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie & Louisville Railway
Illness of Wiltshire Correspondent A J Fostnaught
Our Wiltshire correspondent A J Fostnaught has been confined to his room for weeks due to a hemorrhage of the lungs. He is one of our most energetic and reliable reporters, and readers wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Fostnaught
Wiltshire
Fostnaught
Death of Mrs John S Comer
Miss Miller, daughter of Jacob and Christena Miller, died Saturday evening at about 17. The young woman was well known in the community and the bereaved family will receive sympathy. The funeral Monday was largely attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Comer
Jacob
Christena Miller
Compliment for Our Band in Cleveland Parade
The Cleveland Leader notes a grand procession of Knights Templar had upwards of sixty bands. Among those from inside the state a creditable appearance was the Van Wert Silver Cornet Band, leading Shawnee Commandery of Lima Ohio in the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Cleveland
Cleveland Leader
van Wert
Shawnee Commandery
Lima
Death of Charles German Pioneer and County Official
Charles German, a longtime Van Wert county pioneer and former county treasurer, died at his home Wednesday morning from consumption at about 56. He immigrated from Germany in 1834, first settled in Holmes county, moved to Van Wert in 1839, and spent the rest of his life in office and public service. An obituary will be printed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles German
van Wert County
Germany
Holmes County
Selected Her Own Coffin and a Runaway Toy Story
Mrs John S Comer, buried Monday, had a lively disposition and once chose burial cases she wished to be buried in. A waiter girl who fled Van Wert House with a lightning rod man from Michigan is found at her brother in law’s home waiting for his return. He holds $300 of her earnings and is said to be jailed. Saunders wife in Kalamazoo writes for his whereabouts. Meanwhile Clark Richey Co. advertises boots and shoes for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Scott
Bucyrus
Fort Wayne
Good Old Times
Peter Kiser
Ottawa
Mary Miller
Concord Chapel
Champaign County
Delphos
Lima
Lima Gazette
Jonas Hoover
B. F. Bowers
Fred Schadt
Ben
Sarah Kelley
W. R. Capper
Ellen Hartman
Thos. Eleock
Rebecca Mohler
Blackford County
Ind
Flora Wilson
Harvey Wilson
Kentucky
Marshal Franz
West
St. Marys
Nettie Russell
R. B. Hayes
Auglaize
Piqua Democrat
Lewis Shaller
G. O. Miller, Esq
Celina
Griffith Pond
Hopewell Township
T. Brookhart
Spencerville
Allen County
Pond
Clinton County
McKinnon
William
Dix
Plymouth
Richland County
Elias Fostnaught
John S. Comer
van Wert
Michigan
Saunders
Kalamazo, Mich
J. H. Merrin
Clarence, Mo
Baltzell Found Dead Near Smith’s Saw-Mill In Liberty Township
The coroner prepared to conduct an inquest after Baltzell was found dead in Liberty Township near Smith’s saw-mill. He had boarded at the DePuy House until a few weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comner
Baltzell
Liberty Township
Smith
DePuy House
Town welcomes visiting residents and longtime locals
Mr. James A. Wilson is in town. Mrs. Horace E. Wells of Cleveland is visiting the Crossman home. Mr. Stewart Clark, once a Van Wert boy who moved to Minnesota years ago, is back in town visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Wilson
Horace E. Wells
Cleveland
C. 8. Crossman
Stewart Clark
van Wert
Minnesota
Swindler fleeces Delphos resident on clothing swap
A second hand dealer swindles Lew Stevens by swapping a molasses stained coat and garments for his wedding outfit. The thief fled with Lew’s wedding coat and Sunday pants and vest after a delayed discovery. Police efforts to locate the culprit follow the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Delphos
Lew Stevens
Lewy
Lew
Dupont
Governor Young's Grand March Dedicated to Ohio Governor
Elegant march with portrait of Governor Thomas L. Young on title page. Musicians of standing provide quality music priced at 60 cents per copy. Order from F. W. Helmick, 50 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Also note N. B.167 second hand pianos offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Young
State of
Ohio
Thomas L. Young
F. W. Helmick
West Fourth Street
Cincinnati
N. B
Noted Auction of Articles at Brumback Depot
Found items and a list of articles including a revolver and raise money associated with a heading factory incident. Inquiries directed to I D Fouty or T W Gaskill for further particulars and details of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Found, & Co
Ust
Brumback
I. D. Fouty
T. W. Gaskill
Boots and Shoes at Teubner’s Store Opened
Readymade clothing and boots and shoes assortments advertised at Teubner’s Clothing Store run by A L Teubner. Prices pitched low with new stock from New York and a sign of Blue Boot. Firstrun fall goods offered at seven to twelve dollars with emphasis on good style and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Teubner
A. L. Teubneer
S. Boots
Wilkinson’s
Bones in Charleston Basin Feed Global Phosphate Trade
In Charleston a geological basin yields bones and phosphate deposits. Scientists speculate on origin while local workers mine phosphates from post pleistocene beds, producing up to 60 percent phosphate of lime. Stone Inlet port ships hundreds of thousands of tons to Europe, the UK, and domestic factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
New New York
Holmes
N. A. Pratt
Stone Inlet
Europe
United Kingdom
Prosperous Northern Ohio Insurance Agency Teams With Many Firms
Messrs Goodwin and Hetrick operate a prominent Northern Ohio insurance agency. They represent numerous carriers including Insurance Company of North America, Hartford Insurance, Phenix, Continental, German American, Knickerbocker, Brooklyn Life, Lycoming, People's, Millville Marine, Scottish Commercial, Fireman's Friend, Franklin, Jefferson, Ashland Mutual, Miami Valley, Ohio Insurance, Westbesien Springfield Fire, and others. The firm advertises assets and local value, with a store tagline noting Boots & Shoes at Wilkinson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Goodwin& Hetrick
Ohio
Insurance Company of North America
Philadelphia
Pennsyvania
Hartford Insurance Company
Hartford Connecticut
Phenix Insurance Company
Continental Insurance Company
New York
German American Insurance Company
Knickerbocker Casualty Insurance Comany
Brooklyn Lite Insurance Company
Lycoming Insurance Company
Muncy
Indiana
People’s Insurance Company
Newark
New Jersey
Millville Marine and Fire Insurance Comny
Scottish Commercial Insurance Company
Glasgow
Scotland
Fireman’s Friend Insurance Company
Sacramento
California
Franklin Insurance Company
Columbus
Jefferson Insurance Company
Steubenville
Ashland Mutual Insurance Company
Ashland
Miami Valleyton
Ohio Insurance Company
German Insurance Company
West Bes
Tailoring Department at Teubner’s Store
If you seek a suit made to order you should inspect the stock in A. L. Teubner's tailoring department. The notice urges customers to view the ready goods before buying, highlighting the shop's selection and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Teubner's
Merchan
Bryant Delivers First Temperance Address in Cummington
William Cullen Bryant spoke at Cummington describing temperance as fatherly and practical. He recalled New England fifty to sixty years ago when liquor was widespread and cider made brandy, noting deaths from delirium tremens that spurred parental action. He warned against giving children narcotics and soothing syrups and urged restraint to curb future drinkers. He concluded he would not likely deliver another temperance address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cullen Bryant
Cummington
New England
Berkshire
Pemen
Mr. Bryant
Humorous Local Bits and a Russian Volunteer Note
A Burlington Hawkeye item recalls a sidewalk altercation on Main Street and a bashful suitor clashed with an angular passenger, followed by a Russian Agency report that Admiral Arkas approved Mr. Hartford serving as a volunteer on the Vesta to aid oppressed humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golos
Sebastopol
Hartford
Crimea
Baranoff
Vesta
England
Arkas
Fighting Joe Hooper backs Hayes over Tilden in 1876
General Hooker, who supported S J Tilden, expresses satisfaction that Tilden was not elected. He asserts Hayes is serving the people better than Tilden could, per the Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Hooker
S. J. Tilden
Mr. Tilden
Joe
Mr. Hayes
Hoston
Indian famine burden climbs for government funds
The famine in India has cost the Government $40,000,000 and increases colonial charges by $3,000,000 each month, highlighting ongoing financial strain and imperial duties amid the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Builders praised for county schoolhouse work by W H Myers
Letters from the People commends W H Myers of this city for brick work on the Heller Schoolhouse and for securing contracts to build Robinson and Gunsett Schoolhouses. The note lauds his masterful skill and reliable service, urging acceptance of his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
W. H. Myers
Heller
Robinson and Gunsett
H. Leathers
Mr. Myers
Myers
Uncle Dick's Amiable Delusion and Cuban Independence Note
The Ohio Democrats cluster around Uncle Dick Bishop's pocketbook, awaiting its opening while he extols virtue. A Cuban League petition urges Congress to recognize Cuban independence, argued as overdue after a gallant struggle. The piece echoes calls for belligerent rights and a favorable U.S. stance, citing the Louis Globe. Convoy items note unusually warm, dry weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Dick
The
New York Tribune
Ohio Democrats
Uncle Dick Bishop
Cuban League
Congress
T. Louis Globe
Ottawa Meeting Forms Narrow Gauge Railroad Company
Citizens from Putnam and Van Wert counties met August 23, 1877 at Ottawa Courthouse to discuss building a narrow gauge railroad on the Toledo and St Louis line with end connections to St Louis and Cleveland. A five member committee was formed to secure incorporation papers, yielding articles of association for the Cleveland and St Louis Narrow-Gauge Railroad Company with a $200,000 capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Sentinel
Putnam
van Wert
Ottawa
Toledo and
St. Louis
A. V. Rice
C. M. Godfrey
T. S. Gilliland
George D. Kinder
L. L. Parker
Kalida
Cleveland
Committee On Letters of Incorporation
Cleveland and
Messrs
Lewis Parker
John S. Brumback
Pes V. Rice
Stansberry Sutton
N. H. McCracken
C. Ewing
C. M. GoorrEy
Cash System Adopted by Local Hardware Firm
The notice states a transition to cash terms for general hardware starting September 1, 1877, promising lower margins and customer benefits. It also reports community health concerns, a death of Miss Addie Raymond, and various local notices about students, politics, business moves, and advertisements from Clark Richey Co and others.
Butter and farm goods prices from Van Wert fair list 1877
A fragment from an 1877 Van Wert Ohio market page lists butter eggs bacon apples and wheat with unit prices per bushel or pound. The legible lines show commodities such as butter pork hogs oats and seeds along with scattered price figures and district notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
Bsack Wit Rdo
Notable Local Physicians Named in Obituary Notice
A fragment lists Dr Emerson A Conant A W Baker and J M C Marble among physicians referenced in a local obituary notice. Further context unclear due to truncated text. appears to honor medical professionals from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. ©. Emerson
A. Conant
A. W. Baker
J. M.C. Marble
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Harrison Township
J. C. Castro
McCurdy’s
Updegrove
Kansas
Charles Gordon
Fremont
2Nd Ohio Infantry
Sherman
Sheridan
J. S. Parker
Harmony Lodge
Joseph Vance
Tom Corwin
M. van Fleet
Dudley Township
Hardin County
Johnny Pierce
Weisman
Mrs. Hauck
Upper Sandusky
Mrs
Margaret Ackom
Jlan Pert Pulletin
Grange
Samuel Neel
Samuel Miller
Messrs. Clark & Richey
van Wert Fire Company
Buckeye Hook and Ladder Company
L. L. Allison
Temperance Hall
E. S. Kemp
Gambier
Putnam County
Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne, & Chicago Railway
Pittspuren
Rochester
Alliance
Orville
Mansfield
Meer
Amma
Laan Neeen Crestiine
Forest
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Van
T. Wayne
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Prains
Pac
Chicago
Cees Gorest
Crestline
Creatline
Pittsburgh
Bundsay
R. Myers
Senger
Mixep
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Ceenester Geeneesestae
Burgooor
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Blue Lick
Hockland
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Fostoris
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Pennsylvania Co
Fostoria
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H. Burgoon
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H. Andrews
Gen. Ticket Ag T
Toledo, Wabash & Western Railway
Gona West
Pacific Stations
Express ifExpress
Toledo
Maumee
Nepoleod
Pehlance
Wayne
Wabash
Logansport
Tas Tolomo Weseeeeee Cesses
Senseeserene Sences
East Bt. Loults
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Copii BE
Tolono
Eccncsenes
Ecscemmane Vane
Lefeyett
Pt. Weynegg
Mapoleon
Tolero
Tole
Do and
Pullman's
P. Ft. W
Union Depot
Toledo Wabash and Western
Quincy
Keokuk
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Lake Erie
Mississippi River
Great Wabash
Union
L. Malcolm
W. Broadley
East’n Div
Hamilton & Dayton
Mail. Express
Hamilton
Eemeneramen
Snares
Dayton
Sidney
Wapakonets
Perrysburg
Ase
Dporpole
Cereeeee
Ceeeenesseeeneeees
Npsancantenier
Cecdaioes
Easteceeroos
Eevee Opique
Rive
Cincinnati Srates
NOVES
Pat. Way Forks
Studebaker Wagons
Clark, Richey & Co
DR. C. Elson
J. W. Chambers
Reeder
Poland-China
A.B. McUrdy & Son
Corner
East Main and
North Washington Bts
Willilkinson & Son's
Eubner
Ces
A.l.ting
Reliable Insurance
Burlington
South Hill
F. M. Heath
J. Wyandt
R. Nesbit
T. Salmon
Geo. Beamer
the Mirror
A. Mentzer
John Lare
E.G. O’dell
Heeler
Arge
Lizzie Baxter
R. C. Baxter
Darke County
Jones
R. Penny
B. Penny
D. Shepard
Canada
B. F. Wiseman
Frank
J. Faulk
Tully Street
A. C. Decker
J. W. Graham
Montana
Wind River
Camp Brown
Yellowstone
Ohio Ninth Infantry
New Market
Tennessee
Gorrillas
Robert L. McCook
Deacon’ Gray
Washington
J. W. Gra
Plain Dealer
Union Township
Addie Raymond
Medical College
Buttsfield
John H
Nebraska
Henry Taylor
Mr. T
George Copeland
C. C. Rittenhouse
Atchison
Charley
Speeler
Financial Corporation
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Clark, Richey& Co
van Wert Nursery
We. Jacops
McGavren & Son
Dr. Elson
Burt
Brockmeyer
Missouri
Washburne
Berlin
Paris
Georgia
Brattleboro
Brooklyn
Wilkinson & Son's
van Wert Markets
Gilliland
Swineford’s Corner
J.M.C. Marelf
Alonzo Conant
First National Bank
van Wert, Ohio
Ss. Swineford
W. A. Buckingham
A. B. McCurdy
G.L. Marble
JO. A. Conn
WWEAR
J.clark & Son’s
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