Convention call outlines 1885 Ohio delegate rules
The article details the Republican convention schedule in Toledo, listing dates for temporary and permanent organization and candidate nominations for governor and other offices. It sets representation as one delegate per 500 votes plus for overruns and urges county conventions and full GOP representation, with editorials criticizing third parties and supporting temperance through the Republican platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Board of Public Works
J. B. Foraker
Prohibition Party
Republican Party
Christendom
Lima saloons on Fourth harvest sparks debate
The Lima Democrat reports saloon crowds and drunken conduct on the Fourth, noting reader reactions and editorials from the Gazette. The piece defends the claim despite countercharges, and comments on temperance sentiment and local politics including Ohio candidate nominations and party prospects in Van Wert and surrounding counties.
Gas Finds and Oil Decline Roil Ohio Energy Scene
Reports from St Paris DeGraff Lima and Bryan show natural gas discoveries and oil price drops. A pipeline contract from St Marys to Lima was let while Spencerville’s gas well shows promise. Lima cuts crude to fifteen cents a barrel ending a short oil boom in the area.
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DeGraff
Ohio
St. Marys
Lima
Bryan
Spencerville
Wyandot County Color Voters and Sherwood Fire Incident
Wyandot county has twenty six colored voters. Sherwood in Defiance county was nearly wiped out by fire a few days ago. The Democrat notes a Wapakonetta council member focused on opening saloons on Sundays, voting against other measures regardless of merit.
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Wyandot
Sherwood
Defiance County
Wapakonetta
Letters From the People on City Visitors to the Farm
A reader laments city visitors who descend on rural homes during peak season, turning hosts into servants and overwhelming housewives with duties from meals to cleaning. The letter urges city friends to avoid month-long, busy visits and cites slavery-era imagery to express the burden.
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Bulletin
No Man Has a Moral Right to Be Sick
An appeal urges invalid residents to seek relief from chronic conditions through Dr. Albert of Cleveland, visiting at Hotel Marsh in Van Wert on Saturday July 20 until 8 p.m. Endorsed for solving obscure cases, the notice promotes a cheap Detroit excursion elsewhere, promising a five day return option and lake air relief.
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Albert
Cleveland
Albert Medical Institute
Detroit
Michigan
Property transfers in Elgin and surrounding townships
Multiple deeds recorded including McDonald Van Emmon and E Van Emon conveying 3 acres in Elgin. Isaac K. Tudor sheriff to Amy Van Emmon in Iota 39 40 41 Elgin. Armstead Ward 40 acres in Tully. Pancake to Mary Showalter 40 acres in Harrison. Thomas McMahon to Joshua Kirk 1% acres in Tully. Wayers to W Fink 40 acres in Harrison. DePuy to Frank and Frank to Clara Cole lots in Van Wert. LeSueur and wife to John Wisner 40 acres in Hoaglin. Morgan family heirs and guardians transfers. Frisbie addition to Van Wert. Manship to Laura Ladd Middle Point. Lewis to Mary Hawkins. Cullum to Cul lum 20 acres Wiltshire. Wannemaker guardian to Freiburger 20 acres Jackson. Mohr transfers in Scott and Union. Francisco to Harshman 40 acres Union.
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McDonald C. van Emmon
My E. van Emon
Elgin
Mary Lewin
Cynthia H. Hull
Pleasant
Isaac K. Tudor
Amy E. van Emmon
Iota
Court of Common Pleas
Isaac K. Vader
Armstead
M. Ward
Frank DePuy
van Wert
Clara B. Cole
Frederick W. LeSueur
John Wisner
Hoaglin
Henry H. Morgan
John E. Morgan
Elizabeth Morgan
Middlepoint
North End
T. Lewis
Mary J. Hawkins
William Cullum
John W. Cullum
Wiltshire
Charles Wannemaker
Theodore Swank
Mathias Freiburger
Jackson
Edward Mohr
Gottlieb Mohr
Scott
George E. Wilson
Union
Nancy Francisco
James . Harshman
Farmers and Breeders' Association of Westerville expands
The Farmers and Breeders Association of Westerville Ohio reports fifty three commissioned agents across Ohio Indiana Illinois and northern and eastern states with success. Stock owners praise the plan and the cash based business is touted as the largest in the field. The authorized Van Wert agent is Eph Dippery at Shannon and Middle streets. The note also mentions Van Wert County Normal School and a call to request a catalogue from president W F Hurrory of Middlepoint Ohio.
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Farmers and Breeders’ Association of
Westerville
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
van Wert
Eph. Dippery
Shannon and
Middle Streets
Prohibition Voters Meet in Van Wert County Saturday
Prohibition voters of Van Wert county will assemble in the courthouse in Van Wert on Saturday August 6 IS7 to place an entire ticket in nomination. Central committee meeting at 9 a m and called to order at 10 a m by order of Executive Committee. Also notices about lye from A J Springer ashery man 23 South Race street and town promotions. Lost dog notice for a small yellow shepherd named Shepherd with liberal reward offered.
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van Wert
Ohio
Allan T. Brinsmade
Republican State Central
Joshua K. Brown
Cleveland
T. E. Powell
Delaware County
DeWitt C. Coleman
Portage
Emil Keisewetter
Franklin
Wm. H. Leet
Putnam
L. R. Critchfield
Holmes
Virgil P. Kline
Cuyahoga
J. W. Harper
Greene
Board of Public Works
Peter Murphy
Butler
Prohibition
van Wert County
Court House
Central Committee
A. J. Springer
South Race Street
J. O. Huston
HE van Wert Village
Henry Robinson
Court of Common Pleas
Margaret Flager
Hannah J. Hayter
Hannah Eckhart
Oho
Robert Pollock
George H. Marsh
Isaac Lit. Tudor
A. L. Sweet
van Wert, O
Jeff Mitchell
Perry Allen
Tally Township
Leroy Shock
Amos T. Dailey
Vanert County
Tully Township
Rucyrus
Ft. Wayne State Road
J.N. Mathew
Neprose
Dixon
Allen County
Tully
van Wert Coun
The Volunteer Soldier memoir of Logan’s famed service
A biographical memoir praised as the first connected history of American Volunteer Service. It extols Logan as a statesman, soldier, and leader, presenting the book as a people’s portrait and a lasting monument to his efforts for home and country.
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Logan
Volunteer Service of
America
A T Threshers and Saw Mills Offer Free Circulars
The A. and T. Threshers greatly improve. The A. T. Saw Mills advertise first class products with circulars and price lists free on application. A large assortment of second hand engines of all sizes and styles offered at unbeatable prices. Address to inquire.
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A. & T. Threshers
A. &T. Saw Mills
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Logan County
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Dow
Law and Order League
Bill Hill
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Lima Democrat
Gazette
Democrat
Foraker
W. S. Cappellar
Ohio Railway
St. Paris
Wilson
Peoples’ Corporation
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Union Township
J. T. Scott
Jason Young
Young
Thomases
H. L. Auuen
Ayer
W. F. Hurrory
Woo. McGavren’s
W. M. MecGavren
W. M. McGavren
Bishop Bros
Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw Railroad Company
Wood
Joan VanLiew
W. F. Harrorp
Rome City
Pennsylvania Company
Ind
Island Park Assembly
W. M. Finnanrry
Gilmore
L. F. Gackenheimer
Jas. A. Panx
Great Western Gan Works
Pittsburg
Glen
Fourth Ward
4Th Ward
Own Creek
Market
van- Wert
John Kuestrick
A. D
O. D. Swartout
A. J. Wood
David Casto
W. M. Kear
Kauke
Sheriff's
Tsaac R, Tudor
Aweet & Blackley
P. F
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Thomas Cully
John W. Bower
Barbara Buechner
Adam Buechner
LV. Rommell
William Sheets
Mary Mellor
James Mellor
T.C. Kensler
A. J. Bell
Win. Rigdon
Tina Winans
Wi. Rigdon
Thomas H. Winans
Win
Rigdon
Mary E. Winans
Alice Winans
Grant Winans
D. Faurot
Edward H. Faurot
Tra Cavett
Franklin Wistner
Ira Cavett
Harvey Wistner
Amos .Ti. Dalley
Usana Spears
Susanna Spears
John E. Ramsey
Towit
Sweet & Blackley Atty's
A, Jacobs & Sons
Bargain Clothi
John A. Logan
Jesse Longsworth
Aet,Van Wert
Iad
Table Board
W. F. Hufford
Middlepoint, van Wert Co
Reinheimer Bros
NEW Paris, O
Pat
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Eureka Traction
the Boss
J. E, Heppeard
Mendon
W. M. Kear’s
Greenwood
School House
M. Ki
Smaaller
Harrison
Carroll
Tulige Two
Corporation of
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Price
Wiltshire Road
Defiance Road
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