Train Schedule and Pullman Services to Chicago and East
Central Standard Time trains stop on signal with daily services for trains 3 5 8 and 12 while others run daily except Sunday. Train 8 offers a Pullman Hotel Sleeper to New York and Train 12 has Pullman Buffet Sleeping Coaches to Boston and New York daily. Train 3 operates Pullman Buffet Sleeping Coach Boston to Chicago and Pullman Sleeping Coach New York to Chicago daily. Train 5 provides a Pullman Hotel Sleeping Coach New York to Chicago. All trains use New Dearborn Station in Chicago. Passengers with tickets before boarding trains 23 80 32 or 49 must purchase at entry. East or West travelers should consult company agents for rates and connections. 8 W Snow Gen Pass Agt F Chicago Ill.
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Pullman
Chicago
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
John van Liew
terrTime
Boston
New Dearborn
W. Snow
Gen
Pass. Agt. F
Broughton
Ill
What is Dyspepsia and its remedies
Dyspepsia or indigestion features variable appetite, gnawing stomach pains, heartburn, wind, bad breath, low spirits and headache. It claims to affect many, worsened by alcohol and tobacco. Burdock Blood Bitters is advertised to cure by regulating bowels and toning digestion. Sold everywhere.
Peruna touted in patient letter from Ohio and Pennsylvania
Mrs Geo Gilbert of Bryan Ohio praises Peruna claiming it cured chills and sores after years of illness. She describes a lump on her collar bone and multiple sores healing after using Peruna and stops using salve. The testimonial notes neighbors’ inquiries and urges buying through Hartman & Co Columbus Ohio with pricing details.
Passing Events From A Busy Rural Journal
In Holland the church doors stay shut during sermons to prevent interruptions. Bohemian oatsmen are spreading but not causing major damage. Wheat prospects across the nation look favorable. A push to consolidate Ohio agricultural interests includes the Wool Growers' Association. Caution advised to avoid traveling sellers and scams. An Ohio inventor shows an electric typewriter tested by New York capitalists. Tobacco health risks are highlighted by physicians and press. Russia enacts a new liquor law shaping where spirits may be sold, focusing on hotels and eateries under a Gothenberg-inspired framework. Licenses may reach up to 825 dollars where remote.
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London Times
Russia
Local notes from Hancock and surrounding counties
A roundup of regional items includes eight divorce cases in Celina, a Lima firm planting 150 acres of tomatoes, R W Meiley named Lima postmaster with wife as assistant, Liberty Oil Refining Co incorporated in Lima, and gas and oil developments in Portage Delphos Weston Defiance and Findlay.
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Lima
R. W. Meiley
Liberty Oil Refining Company
Paulding
Portage
Hancock County
Galion
Ohio
Washington Letter from March 15 1886 debate and society
The piece reports ongoing Senate battle between the President and Senate with figures like Edmunds Wilson Pugh and Kenna taking part. It notes a funeral for Senator Miller, a Washington social season, and critiques of capital society and journalism. A closing ad mentions wallpaper and window shades from L F Gackenheimer.
Advertised Letters Remaining in Van Wert Post Office
List of letters remaining in the Van Wert Ohio post office for the week ending March 3 1886. Names include Allen G H Knott Lillie Ashton C 8 Murphy Mrs Hulda Baxter William Miller Benoni Black Ekin Miller Noah Brewer Mrs Libbie Miller Dr G W Cash John Pocock John Clinesmith Mary Richards J K Davis D W Shaw Strather DeCamp John Snyder Mrs Ella Doughty B E Smith Mrs Emma Imler Mrs Mary Thomas Mrs M Klein Phebe Walace Asher King John Wells Mrs Sarah Persons calling for these letters please say advertised giving date. Horses Wanted Highest market prices paid for Horses at T Hawkins Livery Stable.
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van Wert
Ohio
Allen
G. H Knott
Lillie Ashton
Murphy
Hulda Baxter
William Miller
Benoni Black
Ekin Miller
Noah Brewer
Libbie Miller
G. W. Cash
John Pocock
John Clinesmith
Mary Richards
J. K. Davis
D. W. Shaw
Strather DeCamp
John Snyder
Families Seek Westward Travel Routes for Comfort and Safety
Advertisements promote the Pennsylvania Lines Northwest System from Pittsburgh to Chicago for families, highlighting baggage cars coaches and sleeping cars with seamless city-to-city connections. It urges readers to contact ticket agents or E A Ford in Pittsburgh for fares and timetables. A second feature touts US land and investment bonds from United States Land and Investment Company, offering 6 percent bonds at 90 cash with bonus stock, secured by property worth about 3 million and promising 30 percent yields after bond interest.
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Ft. Wayne
Northwest
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Pittabuarg
Chicago
Union
E. A. Ford
United States Land and Investment Company
Broadway
New York
N. Y
Land for House Trade Offered by Horace Farrrenp
Notice to carpenters seeking a 40 acre land trade for building a house. Land is well situated with material share possible. Contract provided if contractor takes land. Address Horace Farrrenp Paudling Ohio. Also ad for Fashion Magazine Co offering 16 page fashion issue and year free subscription via agent referrals and stamps. Buffalo New York.
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Horace Farrrrenp
Paulding
Fashion Magazine Co
P. O
Buffalo
N. Y
For Sale or Trade Eighty or 1600 acres of land
For sale or trade is eighty or 1600 acres of fine farming land, cash or easy payments, whole or part. For particulars contact Jas L Lowney with Bouton Lawrence Van Wert Ohio. Dress Cutting and Making Miss Minnie Dille returns from New York to offer dress cutting and making, showing latest city styles at McCurry's residence on east Main Street.
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Jas
L. Lowney
Bouton & Lawrence
van Wert
Ohio
Minnie Dille
New York
McCurry
East Main Street
Notice of sale of steam engine in office
The four horse power Steam Engine now in this office will be sold on very reasonable terms as we wish to buy a gas engine. To whom it may concern. This is to notify all persons that my wife Emma Linderman has left my bed and board without cause. All persons are hereby notified not to trust or harbor her on my account as I will pay no debts contracted by her. J W Lospesman Van Wert March 12 1886.
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Prrma
Chicago
Milo Ipgrar
Gene Ferguson
Gallitzin
S. B. Hartman & Co
Columbus
Kenton
Albert B. Probert
Bloomdale
McClure
Ottawa
Borland
Findlay
Celina
Fort Recovery
Washington
Babylon
Paris
Republic
Emma Linderman
J. W. Lospesman
van Wert
Vacating Plat in Shasta Liberty Township Van Wert County Ohio
Notice to interested parties that the plat of Shasta Liberty Township in Van Wert County Ohio will be vacated as required by law. Joan A Serra of Shasta Ohio signs and dates March 12 1886. Land for sale eighty acres in Hoaglin township with house stable fruit ditched tiled thirty acres cultivated whole eighty fenced timber priced at 45 dollars per acre. J Young St Marys Ohio. Local ads note Lankhart's Saturday evening concert string band 7 to 10 at E Nobles Court street restaurant. Warm meals always. A phaedon and No 1 side spring offered for exchange for a horse at Coles livery stable.
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Shasta
Liberty Township
van Wert County
Ohio
Joan A. Serra
Hoaglin Township
J. Young
St. Marys
E. Noble
Court Street
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Harrison
Harrison -Willshire
Willshire
Liberty
Pleasant
Union Tech
Samuel Fortne R
F. Leslie
Henry German
Aaron J. Panca
Joshua Wagers
Postoffice
Ducoaa Dixon
Leslie
Peenee Wren
Wiltshire
Koogle
Dull
Peace van Wert
Myron Tokio
Peters Spencerville
Elgin
Kiesift Delphos
Weet
Scott
Delphos
PFT
W, & G. Railway
Navy
Mail Express
Mail and Express
Express Loreal
James McCrea
WM. Syveith
Co.'s
Main Street
J. Ale . Co
Hines & Son's Drug Store
Fast Main Street
G. W. McGavehen
M. D
North Washington Street
Charles B. Reid
T. B. Barrick’s
W.H. Christoher
T. Hankins
M.D. Christopher & Hankins
Physicians and Surgeons
Union Block
McKim's Corner
Christopher
South Washington Street
Dr. Hankin
Huntington Kingsland, Decatur
Chicago & Atlantic
P’ Ifie
P.M
A. M
A.M. Marion
Abe Ae Ee
Spencerville
Pome
Interprise
Decatur
Kingsland
Huntington
Bolivar
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Naor
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A.M
A.M. Oneago
PWG Ibge
Coer Fases Es
Englewood
Hammond
Crown Point
North Judson
P. M
Rochester
Akron
Bolivar A. M
Ae Huntington
Ag A
Preston Kenton Marion
ALM
Attorneys AT Law
A. LL. Sweet
Ctorner-At-Law
Court House
A. P. McConahay
Jy v. Browder
Oe. At-Law
Mesheimer & Son
J. Allen
Oni Lic
Barrick’s
G. M.saltzgarer
H. C. Glenn
G. W. Kohn
Saltzgarer
Glenn & Hohn
McCurdy
Barbers
A. T. Nickles
Hotels
cIry Hotel
Alf Square
Ft. W. C
A. Boroff
Commercial
Neer Side
Depot
Ervin Brothers
W. B. Jones
W. M. Kear
Lodge
Agust Stitz
A.J. Murphy
AN Wert Lodge No
LO. O. F
McCurdy Block
Fife
N. G
Arthur Hiner
Union Hall
J. W. Lee
P.C. A.C. Webster
Cincinnati
Mich
R. R
Seinig
PRPO
Addere
Eeeane Bessoy
Peerf
SisusSous
Cos Asa
Sasereseef
Satan
Ene Boke
H. R. Johnston
J.M. C. Marble
Gen. Mgr. van Went
Columbus, Hocking Valley
Toledo
South Bound
Fostoria
Randuaky Jah
Prospect, Vice
Ar Laware
Lancaster
Logan
Athens
McArthur
Gallipolis
Pomeroy
McArthur Je
TAO
Delaware
Peasy PE
Ee Rei
Sandusky
Carey Save
Cee
Stsontaria
Union Depot
Newark
Zanesville
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
Dayton
Louisville
Tor
Detroit
Michigan
Canada
H. J. Falkenbach
G. R. Carr
London
International Medical
Thid
I. B. Seeley
U.S. A
America
Thomas Bryant
F.R.C
Christopher Heath
Foi S
Thomas Smith
P.r.c.sr
John Wood
F.R.S
FRCS
Seeley
Alwa
IB Seeley
Chestnut St
Fleet St
Philada
Eng
Pross
D. Gross
D. Hayes Agnew
Willard Parker
W.H. Pancoast
Thomas @. Morton
Agnew
Gross
Mars
KL. F
Gackenheimer
Ohio Drug Store
Helene Hastreiter
Elene Hastreiter
Kentucky
I Ilan
Florence
Bon, Joyne
Trieste
Moles
TL Trovatore
Faust
Ruy Blas
Crystal Palace
Manns
American Opera
Justin
the National Tribune
THE
National Tribune
Washington, D.C
C. H. Warren
St. Paul, Minn
Aquilla Standiford
Aguas Standiford
Spandipord
Messrs. N. W. Ayer & Son
M. P. Hively’s
Emtermon Gate
van Wert, van Wert County
Edis N Mutual
Teleprank Company
Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph
Melsheimer
L. Melsheimer
Mg’r
G. W. Beers
Sec’y
Stinson & CO
Portland
Maine
Bend
Holland
State
Wool Growers’ Association
Nevada
Samuel V. Essick
National Printing Telegraph Company
G.A.R
Defiance
R. B. Brown
J. R. Evans
Troy
Weston
Wood County
Tey
Schumaker Mills
Schumaker
Lima Paper Mills
Washineton
Senate
Edmunds
Wilson
Iowa
Pugh
Alabama
Kenna
West Virginia
Miller
California
Ess
Charles Sumner
Episcopal Church
Marine Band
Palace
Sith
L. F. Gackenheimer
T. Hawkins’ Livery Stable
Fashion Magasine Free
Lankhart's
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