Weasel Eureka Society Formed in Wetsel Township
D. E. VanVoorhis brought a large flock of sheep to the township. A Eureka Literary Society of Weasel was organized in District No. 4 with officers W. C. Edwards president Ollie Brenneman vice president G. L. Kohn secretary J. D. Van Vorhis marshal Samuel Hessian treasurer Charley Doaner attorney. The town has two stores and a tile factory, a U.S. mail route, two schoolhouses with 60 to 75 pupils, and hopes for a railroad to boost business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. VanVoorhis
Chicago
D. E. VanVorhis
van Wert
W. C. Edwards
Ollie Brenneman
G. L. Kohn
Jrith
Westella Baxter
Samuuel Hessian
J. D. van Vorhis
J. E. Baxter
Charley Doaner
Eureka Literary Society of
Weasel
Lester Baxter
Allen County
Charley
Curtis Baxter
D. E. van Voorhis
P. M
L. C. Beachler
Wetsel
York township items reflect local notes and concerns
The column lists local updates from York township including transport notes on the T. St. L. & K. C. Ry crossings and cattle guards, a stroke’s impact on Mrs. Granger, corn husking, farm moves, medical supplies, music lessons for J. B. Metz, plans for a Christmas tree at Kingsley M E, new Granger dwelling, and warnings about hunters trespassing on farms urging legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Metz
Findlay
M. E. Society
Kingsley
Hailstorm, Horse Accident, and Local Property Moves
A Tuesday storm produced sizable hail. Friday a literary event led to Lewis Miller being thrown from a horse, injuring his right arm. C C Bonus narrowly escaped mud from his well, while Henry Kuhl bought J Engle property. S Overholt reports three farm wells this fall with little water. Residents question free schoolhouse use by traveling shows and urge rental payments to fund proper channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary
Lewis Miller
Lewis
C. C. Bonus
S. Overholt
O. K
Grace youth prepare for Christmas tree and entertainment
The article notes Grace youths plan a Christmas tree event amid talk of farm life. It mentions Ciers Gardner's severe bone erysipelas and Sim Hickman's poor health, plus local changes like Fidelity Grange moving to a new hall and debate over hunting contentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciers Gardner
Sim Hickman
Will McCracken
Fidelity Grange
Tomlinson community notes and church gathering
Miss Rhoda Tomlinson improves as preaching occurs at the Tomlinson church led by Mr. Lemaster. R T Edwards visits his uncle in Alien county. Foster Jackson also recovers. Protracted meeting to begin December 29 at Tomlinson M E Church. Woolford's Sanitary Lotion advertised for animal cures by Hines & Son in Van Wert on December 6, 1889.
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Woolford
Hines & Son
van Wert
Local notes and town notices from Anderson Indiana
Howard Longsworth visits Anderson to see relatives in town. Baxter couple buy David Wilt property and plan to settle here. W. K. Anderson and W. W. Morse kinfolk reunion occurs. Catholic church rumored for next summer. aim for a new building at a better site. Corn Ott returns home. Coal theft reported from A. Jones car on switch end. A stranger with no money or friends dies and is buried at Sugar Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Longsworth
Anderson
Ind
Thomas Baxter
Pleasant Township
David Wilt
W. K. Anderson
W. W. Morse
Sugar Ridge
Community Happenings and Burglary Report
A teachers institute is planned for Friday night with all invited. Wm Hileman reports a poisoned colt loss. Geo Harless Sr returns with a wife from another county. J Barga's child ill with sore throat. Wm August sells Wiltshire property to Mr Nye. McCoy Ayler teaches Royston school with five pupils. A burglary hits Dan Thorpe's store with five dollars and guards taken. Hileman nears completion of a sheep barn with capacity for 560. Quarterly meeting at Pleasant Grove U B church next weekend. gas line rumored from Shanes Crossing to Wiltshire, water works unlikely.
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J. Barga
Wm. August
Wiltshire
Nye
McCoy Ayler
Royston
Dan Thorpe
Pleasant Grove
U. B
Shanes Crossing
Times
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised for Teething
An 1860s style ad lists Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething remedy used for forty years to ease pain and treat dysentery diarrhea griping and wind. Also promotes English Spavin Liniment for horses and Dickinson's Balm for throat and lungs with local druggists noted. A pledge from Ridge township residents forbids hunting on premises.
Castoria Advertisement Recalled Across Generations
An enduring promotional jingle highlights Castoria from infancy to motherhood. The playful testimonial traces a mother's use of Castoria for her child and grandchildren, underscoring brand continuity across life stages.
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills and Swayne’s Ointment Ad
An ad touts Miles nerve and liver pills for biliousness torpid liver and bowel issues, claiming rapid cures. It promotes Swayne’s Ointment for itching bleeding ulcers and tumors, with prices and Philadelphia maker. Also cites Dr Franklin Miles heart cure warns against tea coffee tobacco and alcohol. Ohio Drug Store is named for samples and sales.
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Ohio Drug Store
Swayne
Swayne& Son
Philadelphia
Ldecki
Franklin Miles
Presa
Ohio Druy Store
Dr MacFarland Pills Promoted With Claims Of Cures
An advertisement touts Dr R MacFarland's Pills as cures for liver illness catarrh rheumatism sciatic and skin diseases. It warns against imitators and notes genuine production in Genoa Ohio with a $1 price and mail order to Van Wert Delphos and Boehmer Co.
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Dickinson
L. F Gackenheimer
van Wert
Ohio
Dr. R. MacFarland
Genoa
van Wert and
C. H. Boehmer & Co
Delphos
Cuticura
Porter Drug and Chemical Corporation
Boston
Great Discovery Restorative Nervine Promises Relief
Dr Franklin Miles offers a nerve food and medicine claimed to cure fits, headaches, nervous prostration, dizziness, and monthly pains. Testimonials include Mrs John R Miller of Valparaiso Indiana and J D Taylor of Logansport Indiana who gained 20 pounds a month using it. Free illustrated treatise and sample bottle available at Ohio Drug Store with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Miles
John R. Miller
Valparaiso
Ind
J. D. Taylor
Logansport
Ohio Drug Store
Book on diseases of women and children offered for sale
A small pamphlet titled Diseases of Women and Children is published by the Zoa-Phora Medicine Company in Kalamazoo Michigan. It is priced at 10 cents and mailed sealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoa-Phora Medicine Company
Kalamazoo, Mich
Zoa-Phora Medicine Ad Promises Female Health Benefits
An advertisement touts Zoa-Phora for women claiming to prevent life-long weaknesses, ease overwork and prolapses, soothe nerves, cure sleeplessness and palpitations, and provide a safe change of life, urging readers to contact the Kalamazoo firm for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoa-Phora
Zoa-Phora Medicine CO
Kalamazoo
Mich
Waterbury Watch Co. Short Wind Stem-Set Watch Sold For Four Dollars
The speaker urges recognition that Waterbury Watch Co. makes a short wind and stem-set watch for four dollars, noting the long wind Waterbury brand still lingers from years past. A ladies model is also sold at the same price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury Watch Co
Waterbury
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Wolff
Wolff & Randolph
Wm. Ayres & Sons, Phils
Famours
Tom
ATES
Omoteen
Central
Expanded Metal CO
Water St
Pittsburgh
Scott
Scott & Bowne
N.Y
Tug
Cuba
Daity News
Australia
F. C. Holden
Insurance and
Middlepoint
OHTO
Ary Wert Bulletin
Dickerson
Straley’s Hall
York Township
T. St. L
K. C. Ry
John Emvine
Jacob Prophet
M. W. Granger
Granger Brothers
Jesse Paulin
Henry Kuhl
J. Engle
Grace
Dennis Clark
Alaska
Rhoda ‘Tomlinson
Tomlinson Church
Lemaster
R. T. Edwards
Alien County
Foster Jackson
Tomlinson M. E. Church
Teachers’ Institute
Wm. Hileman
Geo. Harless, Sr
Hidge Township
Low Ireland
G. W. Terry
R. D. Haines
J. A. Johnson
T. C. Kensler
Joseph Cowgill
Castoria
Miles
Dr. R. Mackarnands
van Wert Do
Kear & Romig
W. M. Kear
Kauke’s
Pere
C.h.pearson
Baltimore
Geo. B. Smith
George F. Leavitt
Andover
Mass
Cuticurra Resolvent
Ruut & AU
Ft. Wayne, Ind
Blais
Hric
Ee” Lala
Oun
Mity
Ssician
Ariss
F. H. Cook
Hahnemann Medical College
J. &. Cooke
Burnett’s Medical College
Wong
N. B
Maintained
Root &Co
Clothing Renovator
Prof. L. Brewer
South Washington Street
Middlepoint Normal School Associated Company
van Wert County
Sohn Yost
Bec'y
W. Rone
Market and
Third Streets
G. W. Bors
Engwell & Co
New Mivestising Bureau
Crones St
New York
Mm. Co. Vv. S
van Wert, Ohio
Brook’s Livery Stable
Cole’s Hotel
South Entrance
M. B. Evers
United States Pension
West Side
Basemen Court House
Bouton & Lawrence
Court House
Colleg
Money
Lioner
Tiis
Tu County
Tull County
VY van Wert
Sec. Wert
Chicago & Ad
Ounty
Learing
ACANT
Atlantic R
Rees
Jan Wert Coun
Coun
Sargain If
York
Setion
van Werth
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