Local notes and political chatter from Ohio and Ada
Fostoria sold bonds at two percent premium while a breach of promise suit heads to Wapakoneta. Rumors of an October or November extra Congress. Alphonso Hart named solicitor of Internal Revenue. Ohio Republicans rise. saloon taxation and local option seen as key. Tragic Seltzer plant accident in Bowling Green. Hancock county report dated 1888 published. Ada town critiques and Governor Foraker to speak. Hardin to back Republicans. Prof. Hufford resigns. Kenton signs off.
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Fostoria
Common Pleas Court
Wapakoneta
Michael Berwick
Bowling Green
Bulletin
Bullletin
Bulletinn
Ada
Govenor J. B. Foraker
Hardin
M. F. Eggerman
Paulding
Hufford
Western Ohio Normal
Middlepoint
Smpion Kenton
The Selak's Balsam Claim Attracts Free Sample Offer
An unnamed speaker from Van Wert extols Kemp's Balsam for throat and lung relief claiming it stopped her cough instantly while other remedies failed. She states that druggists will provide a free sample bottle to prove its merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Pites Pites Ieehing Pites Disease Cure Ad
Symptoms moisture intense itching and night pain. If unchecked tumors form that bleed and ulcerate. Swayne's Omnomenner stops itching and bleeding heals ulceration and often removes tumors. Available at druggists or by mail for X cents. Dr. Swayne Son Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Rinehart's Blackberry Remedy Sells At Hines & Son
Do not increase danger with opium remedies Rinehart's Blackberry offered without opium at Hines and Son for 25 cents. Old time quackery meets cautious shoppers in this terse notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinehart
Hines & Son
Resigns as President of the W. O. N. S. at Middlepoint
W F Hurrorp announces in Letters from the People that he has resigned as president of the W O N S at Middlepoint. He thanks the community for past patronage and hopes for continued support of the school. This note responds to inquiries about his departure dated July 15, 1889.
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Apa
Onto
The
Bulletin
W. O.N.S
W. F. Hurrorp
Closing exercises at District No.7 York township school
The district closing program featured recitations, speeches by Henry Berthold and others, and songs under teacher Miss Poe in her first term. Patrons contributed baskets for a generous dinner as Jacob Poe and Josiah Waltz helped serve. All retired home after a pleasant season day.
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Bulletin
Sct
York Township
Henry Berthold
Billa Poe
Jacob Poe
Josiah Waltz
Value of education and Western Ohio Normal School in Van Wert
The speaker argues education drives national prosperity and local growth. He warns against dismantling schools and credits Van Wert county with a fourth year Normal School, asserting future leaders and higher property values depend on strong local institutions and teacher-quality.
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Magnorace
Brazil
Ohio
United States
Echo
van Wert
Western Ohio Normal School
van Wert County
Castoria Slogans Across Generations Recall a Remedy
The familiar Castoria advertising refrain traces its use from infancy to motherhood, highlighting a trusted remedy tied to childhood, growth, and family care across decades.
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs Offered Free Trial
An offer invites readers to call any druggist for a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. The ad claims the remedy relieves and cures chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. Large bottles priced at five cents and one dollar.
Patent remedy claims cure for itchy skin eruptions
An advertisement touts Swayne's Orr-Ment as a simple external treatment that cures tetter salt rheum ring worm piles pimples sores and eczema with no internal medicine required. It promises effectiveness on obstinate cases at a low cost.
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Swayne
Boycott and Protests Surround Dry Ordinance Debate
The article denounces boycotting in Van Wert as a dangerous tactic used by wet supporters to pressure compliance with the dry ordinance. It criticizes the retaliation idea of boycotts by temperance allies and urges moderation and responsibility, arguing such tactics harm the town and fail to test the law properly.
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van Wert
Centliver's Brewery Fire Ravages Fort Wayne Plant
A fierce blaze at Louis Centliver and Sons brewery in Fort Wayne destroyed the three story brick complex and attached frame buildings. 64,000 kegs of finished product burned. an ice machine worth 20,000 collapsed, triggering an ammonia explosion that seriously injured three men. Loss estimated 250,000 to 300,000 with 25,000 in insurance. Origin undetermined. The plant opened in 1862 with 50 workers and 25,000 barrels annual output. rebuilding decision pending.
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Fort Wayne
Louis Centliver and Sons
Mrs. Greenwood Finds Relief With Dr Miles New Cure
Mrs Charles Greenwood of Indianapolis suffered asthma but found relief after taking Dr Miles New Cure. The medicine reportedly stopped chest pain swelling in ankles cough and palpitation. Sold at Gackenheimer's.
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Charles Greenwood
Indianapolis
Miles
Gackenheimer’s
Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution organized
The Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution completed its organization with Rev. W. K. Parsons as president and H. A. Williams as treasurer. Aimed to foster patriotism, collect Revolutionary War records, issue member certificates, and hold annual meetings. Ohio serves as central to national patriotism efforts with state chapters forming nationwide centennial momentum.
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Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revoltution
W. K K. Parsons
Worthington
H. A. Williams
Springfield
A. A. Graham
Columbus
Hio
Ohio
New York
Maine
California
Ohio State Journal
Normal College Encampment and Summer Sessions at Lakeside
Normal school opened June 25 with a larger attendance. The 13th Annual Encampment runs July 22 to Aug 4 featuring Bishop J H Vincent and Rev Jos Cook among speakers. The 16th Regiment Band will lead music Aug 5 6, with notable reform speakers from WCTU and suffrage groups. Numerous cottages are ready or under construction as attendance is expected to surpass prior years.
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L. A. Belt
D. D
Delaware
Central German Conference
J.S. Schneider
Indianapolis
Ind
Temperance Assembly
Harry B. White
Toledo
Lakeside Advocate
Lakeside
Lakeside Co
J. H. Vincent
Jos. Cook
J. M. Buckley
C. F. Underhill
16Th Regiment
B. M. Myers
Young People’s Assembly
Acamp
Ninde and
Hurst
Sam Small
Gas Well Near Celina Shows Strong Output
The Van Wert gas well in the company’s Celina area was packed on Thursday as gas flow proved very satisfactory. Judges say the well is five times as productive as the entire local field. Pipe laying to the main line began today and will be pushed quickly. The line will cross the reservoir. The derrick was torn down yesterday and work on a second well starts immediately.
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van Wert
Celina
Council approves electric light contract proposal
Our Council on Friday night accepted the proposition from Central Thompson Houston Electric Light Company. The company agrees to install 40 two thousand candle power arc lights to burn every night for 85.50 dollars per year, and the solicitor will draw up the contract at once.
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Central Thompson Houston Electric Light Company
Dickinsons Baum or Life inhaled cure for throat lungs
Dickinson’s Baum or Life inhaled helps catarrh asthma sore throat bronchitis and consumption. A thorough trial will convince you of its value and claim to revolutionize chronic throat and lung disease treatment. Ask your druggist. For sale by L F Gackenheimer Van Wert Ohio.
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Dickinson
L. F Gackenheimer
van Wert
Ohio
Free sample offered for Lane's Family Medicine
Over 60 people evacuated their homes to demand a free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine. The ad touts cures for blood disorders, liver and kidney issues, constipation, headaches, and complexion problems with a 50 cent large size offer. The ladies praise it and it is marketed through druggists.
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Lane
Book on diseases of women and children advertised
The Zoa-Phora Medicine Company of Kalamazoo Michigan offers a book on diseases of women and children priced at ten cents, mailed sealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoa-Phora Medicine Company
Kalamazoo
Mich
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Emma
Har Allert
John A. Arnold & CO
East Main Street
A. G. Davis, WM. D
Hysician
Opera House
G. J. Eblen
M. D
Main Street
Court House
South Washington Street
WM. Sumath
Kean & Co
G. W. McGavren
M. D. Hysidian
North
Washington Street
Attorneys AT Law
Hathaway Kemper
Reneree van Wert
A. Jacobs’ Clothing Store
A. L. Sweet
H. W. Blachly
Sweet & Blachly Ee Law
A. P. McConahay
J. Vy, Todd
J. C. Browder
Torney-At-Law
City Hall
Washington St
J.C. Allen
Ytorney AT
LAW and Notary Puboolic
Barrick’s
Saltzgaber
H. C, Glenn
A. Batr
Barbers
Bair & Ehresman
ALR
A. T. Nickles
Ream
West Main Street
M. Kerr
Notaries Public
KF. L. Houghtry
OTARY
Scott
D. W
Williams
Venedocia
J, J
Ehresman
AN Wert Lodge
McCurdy Block
F. A. Cramer
G. J. O. Anderson
SSOTT
Union Hall
McKim’s Block
F. C. Holden
Insurance and
Mar
Dlepoint
Ohto
Prof. L. Brewer
South Washingon Street
Elgin
Waltham
AGEN
Empire Watch Club Co
Park Row, New York
Honglin
Harrison Township
Wiltshire
Union Township
Convoy
Hoaglin Township
Church
Tully Township
Dixon
Water Street
Jefferson Street
Oak Grove
Pleasant Township
Dixchurch
Liberty Township
Enterprise
Sycamore
First Streets
Long & Wappner
J. R. Shotwell
Sansas
Gers
Frankfort
Charleston
Ill
Union Depot
Delphos
Tol
Delphos Pass
Del
Frankfort Pass
C.C. Jenkins
Toledo, Ohio
Louis
Findlay
Tos
Ched
Ragnar
Cincinnati
Decatur
Peoria
Tiss
Keokuk
Iowa
Ita
A. Wiggins
G. Mason
City Pass
4Th St
Aires
H. Rockw
V.P
Swett
Page
Payne
M. H. Tuttle
Polisher
Modoc Tripoli Mining CO
A. Owen
Ior Hoyen
Faeeh Joe
Owen
Dr. Owen
Owen Electric Belt and Appliance CO
North Broadway
ST. Louis
ROYAL
Ng Se
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St. N. Y
Alphonso Hart
Internal Revenue
Hancock County Commissioners
Defiance Crescent
St. Marys
Lima
W. C. Parmenter
Parmenter
Norwalk
Cleveland Press
Queen City
Cleveland
Gotham
Paris
London
St. Paul
Carters
Carter
Cartel Medicine CO
Detroit
Mackinac Island
Petoskey
Sault Ste. Marie
Lake Huron
Chicago
ST. Joseph
E. B. Whitcomb
Detroit, Mich
Detroit and Cleveland
Ridge Township
Milton Welker
Ohio Drug Store
Tur Dairy News
M.P
Draggists
Castoria
Miss
Centliver’s
Willshire
Ridge
Harrison
Jennings
Pleasant
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