Republican voters urged to meet for delegates at Columbus Ohio
The Republican Central Committee called a meeting of Republican voters attending the State Convention to gather at the Clerk of the Supreme Court office in Columbus June 25 at 1 p m to select delegates and alternates. J Y Topp chairs, F L Dustman is secretary. The New Era Exposition tickets arrive for 1859 with Sept 3 to Oct 5 dates. The Lima city council switch to electric lights prompted a gas company lawsuit winning $5371.22. Missouri Governor Francis signed the Newberry bill banning gambling and boxing in saloons effective July 1. St Louis and Kansas City will be affected, about 3000 saloons to adjust.
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Republican Central Committee
Supreme Court
Columbus
Ohio
J. Y. Topp
F. L. Dustman
St. Joseph
Lima
Sweet declines candidacy for Legislature this year
Friends urge A. L. Sweet to run citing his ability and honesty. He declines, saying health of himself and his family will not permit him to enter the canvass.
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Tur
A. L. Sweet
Sweet
Republican Committee Elects New Officers and Sets Dates
A Republican headquarters meeting elected J. Y. Todd as Chairman and F. L. Dustman as Secretary. The group set September 3 as the county convention date and scheduled the Van Wert county delegates for the State Convention in Columbus. Delegates will be chosen at the Clerk of the Supreme Court's office in the Capital building next Tuesday at 1 pm. Committeemen echoed confidence in defeating the Democrats as last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Y. Todd
F. L. Dustman
Columbus
van Wert
Supreme Court
Prohibition Fallout in Bellefontaine Staged as Enemy Propaganda
The Bellefontaine Republican argues rumors of Prohibition failure are enemy propaganda. It claims fewer saloons now, limited liquor sales, and reduced drunkenness. The piece asserts drinking persists but at much lower levels and that mild drinkers are more restrained.
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Urbana
Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine Republican
County commissioners accused of improper engineering appointment
The article accuses Freck Keller Robinson and Roller of manipulating county records to appoint engineers without proper process. It claims they altered journal entries to pretend Robinson was present and in agreement. Voters are urged to consider these actions when electing officials.
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Freck
Keller
Robinson
Malick
Armstrong Ditch
Washington Township
Osborn Ditch
Ridge Township
Roller
Saloon and election notes from Ohio towns and conventions
The items report Ohio political and social developments including Van Wert and Crawford counties attending the state Republican convention in Columbus, a Supreme Court ruling upholding township local option law, Westerville’s saloon closure outcome, and increased enforcement of Sunday closing laws. Also noted are a Hancock county fair sale to the American Railroad Co for 37500 dollars, wool purchases in Bucyrus, and consul appointment for L. W. Brown of Fulton County to Glasgow.
Butterin Office Seeks 1889 World Almanac Copy
The Butterin office is obligated to the New York World for a copy of the World Almanac for 1889. The 288 page volume costs forty cents bound in boards and promises valuable information for all readers with a stated dollar value.
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Butterin
New York World
Man Survives Rain Trap After Trapped in Log
A hunter in Indiana found shelter in a hollow log during a heavy rain. The log swelled, trapping him inside until he remembered he was not a county paper subscriber. He then crawled out unharmed.
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Indiana
Rail road Gazette records April train accidents nationwide
The monthly Rail road Gazette reports 93 accidents in April with 45 killed and 86 injured. Two crashes occurred on Indiana roads, the worst at Lorenzo Illinois. About a dozen trespassers died in six accidents. engineer and fireman fatalities were the lowest in fifteen months.
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Railroad Gazette
Indiana
Lorenzo
Ill
Quietus on temperance myths in Ohio State Journal letter
An Iowa writer debunks rumors that Iowa and Ohio sell more liquor under temperance laws. He cites Gov. Larrabee and others, says prohibitory laws are enforced, and notes crippling fines and saloon closures. Des Moines, once hub of a huge distillery, is now dry yet prosperous with no licensed saloons.
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Ohio State Journal
Iowa
Webster
Dubuque
Guv
Larrabee
J. 5
Clarkson
United States
Des Moins
Supreme Court
Revolution in throat and lung treatment advertised
An advertisement claims Dickinsons Baim or Life cures catarrh asthma sore throat bronchitis and consumption. It promises a complete revolution in chronic throat and lung disease treatment and urges readers to ask their druggist. Sold by L F Gackenheimer in Van Wert Ohio.
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Dickinson
L. F. Gackenheimer
van Wert
Ohio
Presbyterian Church Sermons and Youth Meeting Schedule
Preaching at 10 45 morning service on the subject Condition of Moral Victory Evening service at 7 30 on Books Young peoples meeting at 6 45 p m for the church program times and topics.
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Young Peoples
Grand Supper Auction at G A R Hall Enterprise Ohio
A Grand Supper auction is planned at the G A R Hall in Enterprise Ohio on Wednesday evening June 26 1889 at 8 oclock. Baskets for two with the lady chosen by bidders will be sold by auctioneer J W Blaze and guests may dine with the paired lady. Ice cream strawberries and lemonade will be served. Jas W Bloyd will give the welcome address and songs will be performed. Jas W Brogo is chairman of the committee.
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G. A. HR
Enterprise
Vhio
J. W. Blaze
Jas. W. Bloyd
Jas. W. Brogo
Commitee
Woman's Christian Temperance Union District Meeting
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of this district met at Enterprise on Wednesday and Thursday with a large attendance and strong interest. Sixteen members of the Van Wert Union attended and praised the courteous treatment from Enterprise residents. The district union resolved to establish branch unions in each township and appointed committees for the task. The last session of the district union was held last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Enterprise
van Wert
Thanks to Enterprise for Sympathy and Support
The Wert family thanks the people of Enterprise and surrounding area for their sympathy and charitable contributions following their loss on May 25. Mr. and Mrs. Joan Wert.
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Buulletin
Joan Wert
Rates to Columbus for Mackinaw Convention Travel
The Mackinaw will sell round trip tickets to Columbus at a single fare for the Republican Convention. Tickets go on sale June 24 and 25 and are valid for return through June 27. I Lisx, Agent.
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Mackinaw
Columbus
I, Lisx
Miller's Pills Sell at Ohio Drug Store
An advertisement hawks Mile's Pills as the safest remedy for liver and bowel sickness. It mocks ordinary pills and salts and urges readers to try Mile's Pills, available free at the Ohio Drug Store.
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M. P
Ohio Drug Store
Fourth of July Excursion Rates for KS City Line
The Toledo St Louis and Kansas City 2 KR will sell excursion tickets to all points on its line including St Louis at one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale July 3 and 4 good returning up to and including 6. Standard gauge Toledo to St Louis. C C Jenkins Genl Pass Agt Toledo O.
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Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas Cit. 2
St. Louis
Toledo
C. C. Jenkins, Gen’l. Pass. Agt
English Spavin Liniment Advertises Veterinary Cure
English Spavin Liniment removes lumps and blemishes from horses including blood spavin carb splints sweeney ring bone and stiffles. Also treats swollen throats coughs and sprains. Save 50 cents per bottle sold by Hines and Son Drugists Van Wert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines & Son
van Wert
Remarked Kemp’s Balsam for Throat and Lungs Demonstrated
A reader notes to a friend that Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs quickly stopped a persistent cough while other remedies failed. The ad offers free samples with a large size bottle priced at 20 cents and a dollar.
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Kemp
Kemp's Balsam offer for throat and lungs trial bottle
The homeliest man in Van Wert and others are invited to call any druggist for a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs. The remedy promises relief and cure of chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. Large bottles cost 50 cents and 1.
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van Wert
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething Relief
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain. It claims to soothe the child, ease gums, quiet sleep, relieve wind, regulate bowels, and treat diarrhoea. Price listed as twenty five cents a bottle. July 20.
Pasture land to let near Van Wert on Maddox creek
One hundred and thirty acres of good pasture for cattle or sheep to let. Located on Maddox creek one mile west of Van Wert. Pasture first class with ample water and unused this season. Contact J. B. Potlock at Hotel Marsh.
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Maddox Creek
van Wert
J. B. Potlock
Quotations for Money and Markets June 19
New York money and stock quotations show rates steady with mixed early movement. Wheat, wool, hay, and cattle values listed alongside rail and utility stocks. notable shifts include Oregon Transcontinental and Western Union firming, and Lackawanna and New England weakening. Prices cover commodities from wheat to cattle and hogs with regional market spreads noted.
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New York
Rock Island
Louisville
Nashville
Delaware and Hudson
Northern Pacific
Jorney Central
Oregon
Transcontinental
Western Union
Lackawanna
New England
Oregon Transcontinental
Oregon Navigation
Cealers
Atchison
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Bur. & Quincy
Michigan
Central Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Aighe Ie Satan
GON. Y. Central
del. & Hudson
Northwestern
del., Lack. & W
Onio& Miss
Illinois Central
Pacific Mail
Lake Shore
St. Paul Oe
Louisville & Nash
Pittsburg Livestock Prices Reported for Hogs Sheep and Cattle
Prices listed for hogs and sheep with ranges for different grades. Hogs include mixed and heavy categories with bids from $4.40 to $5.00 per hundredweight. Sheep show prime and common values from about $4.25 to $4.30. Cattle and pigs noted with yearling and fair value ranges.
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Pittsburg
Market quotes and grain prices from New York and Chicago
Chicago hogs show fair to good demand with various pack prices ranging from 1.30 to 4.45 per unit and cattle with mixed shipments from 3.50 to 4.30. Sheep and lamb values appear modest with sheep at 2.65 to 4.65 and lambs at 2.25 to 3.50. Wheat and oats futures listed for No. 2 state red at 83 cents and No. 2 red winter July at 2 1/4 cents. Cattle live weight price listed at 19.48 per hundred pounds.
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Chicago
C. HN
Toledo Market Prices for Seeds and Cash Crops
Market listing from Toledo shows steady cash prices for oats and Clover seed with figures around $440 for Clover seed and May activity noted. References imply ongoing price quotes and cash basis for grain products in the local trade.
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Toledo
Wet weather suspends corn plowing and a Strawberry festival
Too wet for plowing corn and field work. A strawberry and ice cream festival is planned at Yorkville church yard to raise funds for the organ with proceeds to benefit the church. The community notes a baptism at St. Marys River, ongoing crop prospects, and local updates including visits and local business remarks.
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Yorkville
M. Kk
Charles Miller
Normal Notes From Middle Point Chronicle
Mrs McCreary visits Pennsylvania friends. I O O F building to be moved west of Hire and Moores. Abe Hornley and family moved to Kansas last week. Children day held at Presbyterian church. Commencement and entertainment planned for next week. Euterpean Society to entertain Friday June 28 89 program listed. Graduation events and faculty updates described. New pump condenser and lab upgrades for physics geography announced. Catalogue forthcoming.
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Abe Hornley
Kansas
the Normal
Cavett Items Chronicle Local Happenings and Quirks
The note sheet compiles a mix of rural updates from Cavett detailing illnesses and recoveries among residents Uncle Joe Ward and Miss Mary Rank, small repairs by Jno Kannel, a book agent in town, and social visits. It mentions local people like J.W. Ward and Mr Longfellow of Van Wert, water-related mischief, and casual remarks on candidates and mosquitoes.
Local school notes and community events in AIaska
John Edwards stays near home as W C Edwards plans fall winter teaching term in Jackson township. Frank Bevington closes his school with praise for an excellent program. Baptismal service followed by rain. several local youths attended. Samuel Baxter visits on business. L P Jackson to host a spelling next Wednesday. John Morgan guests of W C Edwards last Sunday.
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Frank Bevington
Bevington
W. C. Edwards
Jackson Township
Samuel Baxter
L. P. Jackson
John Morgan
Castle Garden Immigrants and the Newcomer Experience
Julian Ralph portrays Castle Garden as a bustling, rough gateway where eight million travelers passed, scenes of health checks, brokers, and provision stands. He notes rough conditions, select inspections for mothers and cripples, and the risks of boarding-house exploitation, urging newcomers to depart by rail with support and protection.
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Jenny Lind
Europe
Jersey
Great West
Wall Street
Castle Garden
Julian Ralph
Pittsburg
Skull fracture heals miraculously in Tonquin tale
In Tonquin a young Count de T private in a light infantry regiment was fatally wounded by a bullet during a clash with the Black Flags. Believed dead and carried to an ambulance, he astonished surgeons by opening his eyes and asking to notify his father that his brain remained intact.
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Tonquin
Count de T
Black Flags
San Francisco
Free Trial Package of Lane's Family Medicine Promo
Over 60 people were compelled to leave their homes yesterday to seek a free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine. The advertisement promises relief for bad blood, liver and kidney issues, constipation, headaches, and unsightly complexions with a free sample from any druggist. The pitch notes praise from ladies and lists a large size package for 50 cents.
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Lane
Health advice for mother with uterine weakness product
The passage urges the mother to preserve her health and address monthly difficulties or uterine weakness using oa-Phora Woman's Friend, sold by Gaskenheimer. The tone reflects a traditional medicinal recommendation and product advertisement in a historical context.
Swayne's Ornament Promises Piles Relief
Advertises Swayne's Ornament as a treatment for piles with moisture itching and pain, claiming it stops itching and bleeding, heals ulceration, and removes tumors. Sold by druggists or by mail for 50 cents, by Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.
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Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
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van Wae
Art
State Convention
Urrer Sanpusky
Grand Army of the Republic
AuLen County
Tur Lima Board of Equalization
Tursday
Hancock County
American Railroad Company
Krupp
van Wert County
Westerville
L. W. Brown
Fulton County
Glasgow
Scotland
Uprer Sanpusky
Bucyrus
Presbyterian Church
Finance and Commerce
Cincinnati
Jennings Townshipe
N. J. Johnson
John Weller
B. J. Black
Smith Corolus
Henry Clark
Olive
Joseph Wolfe
Shanes Crossing
St. Marys River
Philip Lemasters
J. B. Longsworth
H. H. Dorman
Yorkville P. O
Mrs. McCreary
Penn
Hire & Moore's Grocery
Euterpean Literary Society
Paropellion
L. M. McCreery
Edith Rigdon
Anna T. Jones
Lizzie Jones
Mattie Owens
Agnes Morgan
Dasie
Nellie Goodwin
Mendelsohn
T. O. Craig
C. R. Davidson
I. M. Cochran
H. T. Callow
Daisy Griswold
Kee Lizzie Jones
London
Venedocia Glee Club
Cora Spenny
Saoregd
A. White Bonner
Joe Ward
Jno
Kannel
Johnstown
Pat’ Murphy
Scott
Mr. Longfellow
Rpublican
Daniel Snyder
Allen County
Glenn Updegrove
J. R. Updegrove
Aiaska
John Edwards
R. F. Bevington
The
Geneva
Mattings
Ft. Wayne, Ind
Wolfhost & Co
Delphos, Ohio
Washington, Jackson and
Jennings Townships
J. F. Sidle
Towit
General Assembly of
State of
J.O. Browder
L. Wenster
Board of Education
Pleasant Township
Henry Robinson
America
Jas‘s
Kirk’ Gi
Waite
Pioneer
H. Wassenberc
HH. Wassenberg
Jefferson St
Hiestand
P. Strotrer
J. I. Case Plow
Belle City
Iron Age and Planet, Jr
Halliday Sectional
U.S
C. P. Strother & Bro
Jackson and
Shannon Street
People’s Mills
Land Office
Court House
Post-Office
W. ©. Hastings, M.D
Slade
South
Washington Street
J. A
Sground
Ustin Shaw & CO
Roechester
B. Leslie
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