Pomeroy to Chicago Rail Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary timetable lists multiple stations including Gallipolis Athens Nelsonville Logan Lancaster Marion Upper Sandusky and Toledo with arrival and departure times toward Detroit and Chicago. The excerpt shows connections and FYI style timing data from a historic transit page.
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P.M. i Pomeroy
Dalle Beek
Ole
Gallipolis
McArthur
St Athens
Nelsonville
Bag Logan
Lancaster
Columbia
MJP
Columb
Laware
Prospect
Marion
Upper Sandusky
S.s
Ostoria
Toledo
Detroit
Chicago
Ripper legislature ends with partisan spend and self advance
The Ohio Legislature's first session at Columbus is labeled the "ripper" session. It is criticized for partisan reforms that stripped city self government, rewarded party service, and wasted time and money. Adjutant General Hawkins condemns it as the most unsatisfactory official body, noting selfish lawmakers and poor conduct toward the Governor.
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Ohio
Columbus
Assembly
Hawkins
Campbell
National Guard
Legislature Adjourns Reflections From Local Papers
A compilation from the Hul bulletin and Camden Gazette laments the press focus of city papers on local matters. It argues home papers should publish county news and efforts to boost local progress, criticizing readers who demand equal space regardless of relevance.
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Camden
One Circus Less in Ohio Drive to Close Season
The Ohio legislature closed the 1890 season Monday as circuses and menageries hit the road. Putnam County Vidette notes Van Wert has had them, Luce's Minstrels toured Putnam in the opera house last Wednesday evening.
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AN Wert Lodge
McCurdy Block
Oeent Brothers
A. Cramer N. G. J . Anderson
Warren Chronicle
Ohio
van Wert
Putnam County
Luce’s Minstrels
van Wert Carriage Company
George Marsh
Lima
Oil
Printer Lewd Vandal Targeted Hastings Demo Paper
Fort Wayne Sentinel reports a tramp printer named Lewis dumped all Hastings Democrat type on the floor and poured a keg of ink over the mess. A reward is offered for his apprehension. Authorities warn offices to look out for him nationwide.
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Fort Wayne
Indiana
Lewis
Pointed Local Attack On Brunswick Councilman
A Brunswick Missouri item accuses council member Bob Smith of being a pauper and dead-beat while noting he owes back bills. The piece charges his threats to shoot the author and declares he would be forced to leave town. Charles R. Luster signs as editor and publisher.
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Brunswick
Bob Smith
Smith
Charles R. Luster
The
New's
Blizzard editor notes influence after gift controversy
The Albion Blizzard notes a toy gift from Mrs. Sandy to her husband upon first receiving the paper. The editor jokes that the Blizzard is influential, highlighting a humorous local anecdote from Erie Herald reporting.
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Erie Herald
Albion Blizzard
D. Sandy
Sandy
Does Not Want to Be Serenaded by Minstrel Band
Wyandot Union condemns unwanted performances. The speaker warns that future serenades with the song New Coon in Town will provoke severe consequences. The tone shifts to ridicule of the star and their earnings in Toledo.
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Wyandot Union
Madame Modjeska
Toledo
Money and Morals Lecture by Col. Watterson in Memphis
Col. Henry Watterson lectured in Memphis on Money and Morality and dropped $1,900 at her the same evening. The veteran journalist gave a brisk talk and then spent freely, illustrating his point about prudent finances.
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Times-Star
Henry Watterson
Memphis
Henry
Gambling Upsurge Alarm Voice From Reverend
In Lawrence, Reverend Letus Hittumup warns locals of rampant gambling. He cites a club-room across the street where four young men played for money with large stacks of chips, noting a boyish bet on a pair of kings.
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Lawrence American
Rev
Letus Hittumup
Ohio saloon count reported at January settlement
Auditor of state of Ohio states that at the January settlement under the Dow liquor tax there were 9,295 saloons in the state, roughly one saloon for every 350 inhabitants including men women and children.
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Toledo Blade
Auditor of State of Ohio
Winslows Soothing Syrup for teething infants praised
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup touted as prescription of leading nurses and physicians in the United States used for forty years by millions of mothers. It claims to relieve teething pain and cure dysentery and diarrhea, griping and wind, with a bottle priced at 25 cents.
Lightning rod swindlers target Harrison township farmers
An elderly Harrison township couple, Michael Kreischer and wife, fell for a lightning rod scam when a young man claimed to represent a rod company and obtained a signature for needed repairs. They alerted local banks as similar complaints surfaced from Peter Harmon. Authorities warn against signing papers for strangers and note the ongoing risk of such rooking.
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Michael Kreischer
Harrison Township
Mr. Kreischer
Kreischer
Feigert
Peter Harmon
Harmon
Weekend misadventures on a rainy day
Lighthearted items describe a young woman and a 14 year old girl chasing a train on North Washington street, the valise bursting open as they hurry to the depot. A man attempting to step off a Dal from the Mackinaw train slips in mud, tumbling comically. The notes close by saying such incidents occur on rainy days when news is scarce.
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Pittsburg Road
North Washington Street
Castoria Slogan Recalls Its Child Health Past
Vintage ad echoes a nursery rhyme style claiming Castoria soothed infants as they grew. The phrasing links the product to caring for a mother and children through generations in a light promotional tone.
Trip to Van Wert Details and Tax Grievances
A reader recounts a Van Wert courthouse visit critiquing local officials and tax rises. He notes Auditor Harvey's illness and Malick the surveyor’s claims under a Democratic Board, while expressing desire for cross party balance to keep taxes low. The column also highlights Van Wert Carriage Company growth and local praise for farmers, schools, and town vigor.
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Bulletin
van Wert
Court House
Harvey
Purcell
Paulding
McGinty
McSomething
Malick
Board of County Commissioners
Roller and
Freck
Surveyor’s Office
Sidle
Avon
Board of Commissioners
O. C. Loox
Ohio passes Geyer school-book bill amid mixed reactions
The General Assembly enacts a law to regulate school books. A three member board sets a maximum price 75 percent of current wholesale. Bids from publishers for a five year contract are invited and funded from a $1200 appropriation. School boards oversee distribution and costs to students, with exchanges for changing districts.
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Ohio
General Assembly
School-Book Board
Boards of
Board of Education
Schoolbook Board
Columbus
Cincinnati
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Desirable Convoy Ohio Property for Sale
Good two story residence with 6 acres in Convoy Ohio includes a large barn wood house and other outbuildings. Features a splendid well and an orchard, making it a very desirable bargain for a buyer. Contact H G Leawmann Van Wert.
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Wert
SO County
Ohio
van Wert
Hoaglince County
Heagiin
van Wé County
Second Ward
Union Township
van Wert County
Scott
Hoaglin Tp
van Wert Og
Church
York
Hoaglin Township
van County
Washington Township
Paul
Ing County
Oak Grove
Op. Burt Street
Long & Wappner, van Wert
Convoy
H. G. Leawmann
A Sensible Man Prefers Kemp's Balsam for Throat and Lungs
Advert says Kemp's Balsam grows popular for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and lung troubles claiming more cases than any other medicine. Proprieter offers sample bottle free to convincing buyers. Large bottles priced 60s and 1 dollar.
Swaxne's Orotment advertised for tumors and itching
Claims Swaxne's Orotment stops itching and bleeding and heals ulcers, removing tumors in most cases. Offered by Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia, via druggists or mail for 0 cents, with a December 1889 date.
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Swaxne
Nait
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Ten Cent Ripper Bill Advances in Ohio House
The Commercial Gazette reports on a ten cent ripper project in Van Wert County seeking to reallocate public work from Surveyor Count 26 to county commissioners. The bill passed the House on a Democratic to Republican split and moves to the Senate for consideration.
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Commercial Gazette of
Priday
Ohio
Cunningham
van Wert
Dickinsons Baum or Lirs pot cures asthma and consumption
An advertisement touts Dickinsons Baum or Lirs pot as a cure for asthma sore throat bronchitis and consumption claiming it ends fears about chronic disease and offers the remedy through druggists like L Gackenheimer in Van Wert Ohio.
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Dickinson
L. Gackenheimer
van Wet
Ohio
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Ohio Legislature
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