Local notes from West Bulletin list of residents and curios
Miss Mary Desling returns to Philadelphia after visiting friends in town. Dr and Mrs Oliver Blachley of Sparta visit Mrs H W Blachly. John Habbn hauls cottonwood to his mill. Uncle Joe Ward is feeble but hoped to recover. J R Updegrove slowly improves. Will Ward exhibits an Arkansas centipede. Rumor says Upty shoots robins with a log chain. J P Glover runs veterinary practice. E F Sunderland sick. H M Smith buys a Texas pony. Tom Cook visits cousin Will Cook. A church incident during singing drew attention as a man’s wife was replaced by two young ladies and the man hustled away. Carrie says Maymes was at fault. Misa Eila Wilson improves after illness. Mack Erving of Follmer visits. Children’s day at Albright church next Sunday. Schools prepare for event. Frank Denny and Dora Pennel visit. Flickerty claims gooseberries. Hen Hoker loses brood sow in flood. Travelling photographer captured local portraits. Waldorf the jamberman visits. Straley tile man busy cannot meet demand. A new musical instrument arrives in town and many sleepless nights are forecast.
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Mary Desling
Philadelphia
Oliver Blachley
Sparta
H. W. Blachly
John Habbn
John
Carrie
Maymes
Mack Erving
Follmer
Our Town
Albright Church
Frank Denny
Dora Pennel
van Wert
Carrie Philipy and Company
York Township Items and Local News
News from York Township covers sickness of N M Jones, upcoming gathering on the 4th, and notes on community life. Reports discuss wheat louse threats to crops, a dog incident at a meat house, schooling in Columbus, and local social visits. Events include spelling contests, church festivals, and a July 2 visit by Dr I S Townsend with prior cures noted.
Jackson Township Items Recap Local Happenings
Wet weather hurts corn while wheat oats and grass look well. Visitors include J A Gemmie in Paulding and Mrs Lizzie Vandeburg from Warren. School closure by Albert McGoun in Paulding. Prof Hufford fails to sell charts. Post Office candidates at Wetsel and sheriff candidate busy. U S Association meeting set for July 27 and 28 in the grove by the U B church with a S 8 picnic invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Gemmie
Paulding
Jackson Township
U. S. Association
U. B. Church
Local Notices From Our Town Social Augusts
Bills announce entertainment for the night of July 4th to be available in all business places. Joe Evans and Dec Morgan were bicycling in town Tuesday. The wedding of Elmer Owen of Columbus and Maggie Evans occurred Thursday at the bride’s home. They will reside in Columbus.Prof. Owen left last Saturday to attend Geo. Morgan and Maggie Williams wedding in Oak Hill. Miss Mary A. Jones returned from Chicago with her sister Mrs J Elwood and child. Mr and Mrs Edwin Jones of Jackson came last week. Mrs Jones to visit relatives. Miss Bessie Norris of Lima attended the Owens Evans wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Owen
Columbus
Maggie Evans
Collubus
Prof. Owen
Geo. Kr. Morgan
Maggie Williams
Oak Hill
Burren
Mary A. Jones
Chicago
Chicago Last Week Accompanied By Her Sister, Mrs. J. Elwood
Edwin Jones
Jackson
Mr. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Bessie Norris
Lima
Owens and
Evans
Hoaglin Items and Community Notices
Children's day will be observed at the Evangelical church Sunday. Levi Click & Co. will soon have their mill ready to run. The board of education bought charts to teach physiology. E Counselor lectured at Mt Pleasant church Thursday eve on the state of the church. Singing at Fairview M E church last Sunday evening. J W Chek is recovering from a serious mumps attack. School closed at No 4 Friday Hattie Bradley teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Click & Co
Board of Education
E. Counselor
Mt. Pleasant
J. W. Chek
Hattie Bradley
Decoration Day Observance at Tomlinson Cemetery
The text notes a Decoration Day event at Tomlinson cemetery next Sunday to honor veterans who faced cannon fire. It mentions J. C. Hollinger of Van Wert and Miss Jennie Jackson of the area uniting in marriage last Sunday and hopes for a good turnout. Also references an annual commencement at Middlepoint and a student Bevington returning home ill until fall term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson
J. C. Hollinger
van Wert
Jennie Jackson
Kh.t. Bevington
Castoria Nostalgia Sings Through Generations
An old verse links a mother like figure to Castoria across life stages from infant to grandmother. The refrain emphasizes continuous reliance on Castoria as a trusted remedy through sickness infancy childhood motherhood and care of grandchildren.
Zoa-Phora Medicine Ad Promises Female Health Benefits
An advertisement claims Zoa-Phora Medicine cures female ailments and life stage disorders, sustains overworked mothers, prevents prolapsus, palpitations, sleeplessness, nervous breakdowns, and aging issues. It urges readers to contact the Zoa-Phora Medicine Co. in Kalamazoo, Michigan for full information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoa-Phora
Zoa-Phora Medicine CO
Kalamazoo
Mich
Ohio seeks ballot on constitutional amendments to article eleven
The General Assembly proposes a statewide vote on November 4, 1884, to amend sections 1 to 11 of Article XL of Ohio's constitution. The measure aims to redefine legislative single districts and set the new Article XI terms. The proposal asks electors to approve the changes on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Eczema Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments
An ad touts SwayNe Ornt MENT as a universal remedy for tetter salt rheum ringworm piles pimples sores and itchy skin. It also promotes Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs offering trial bottles from druggists with guaranteed relief for chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. Large bottles priced 50 cents and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SwayNe
van Wert
Every Woman Should Are The Book on Diseases of Women
The pamphlet titled Every Woman Should Are The book on diseases of women and children is published by the Zoophorn Medicine Company in Kalamazoo Michigan. It is priced at 10 cents and mailed sealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoa-Phorn Medicine Company
Kalamazoo
Mich
Cure of Psoriasis by Cuticura Remedies
Personal testimonial from Archer Russell of Deshler Ohio detailing eight years of psoriasis on the head arms and chest cured after using Cuticura Remedies including Resolvent and Soap. Claims relief where doctors failed and promises guidance material with orders from Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psoriasis
McClaflin
Morette
Taylor & Taylor
Frankfort
Kan
Potter Dru Aid Chemical Corporation
Boston
Testimony on 20 Years of Union Central Life Insurance
A. G. Williamson testifies to 20 years with Union Central Life Insurance of Cincinnati through J. J. Heffelfinger. He notes total cost 3929.32, dividends 1089.83, net profit 1160.68, and praises service and financial stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
West Lierry
J. J. Heffelfinger
A. G. Williamson
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