Paulding Official Gone from Auditor’s Office
A Paulding County gentleman is reported no longer in the Auditor’s Office. The notice asks whether Van Wert County talent may now be assigned to discharge the duties there.
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Paulding
Auditor
van Wert
Washington Township
van Wert County
Ohio
Delphos
Oho
Nee
Union Township
J.W. Whitman
Jennings Township
Centerville
Monticello
Incompetence Charged Over Audits and Ditch Work
Taxpayers condemn a $104 auditing error and a $150 payment to the Times for unseen work. The note hints at political clash with Democratic figures and suggests comparing governance with Van Wert officials. A letter from Mr. Lock is cited as context.
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Lock
van Wert
Court House Office Becomes Democratic Pet Spot
The upstairs office in the Court House now houses Mr. Marick, described as a Democratic pet. Voters rejected him, yet the Democratic Commissioners provide him a rent free room and assign him duties voters said he should not perform.
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Marick
Court House
Ballot Reform Defeated Reflects on Ohio Legislature
The Mailon ballot reform bill failed in the Senate last Friday with minority approval. The proposal, modeled on the Australian system, would have created a secret state printed ticket under election judges and allowed voters to cast a private ballot. Supporters argued it would curb election evils and improve purity, while critics split along party lines.
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Senate
Ohio
Repeal of County Surveyor Law Sparks Partisan Critique
A local legislative reversal nullified a 1900s provision directing Van Wert County to assign county surveying work to the elected county surveyor. The piece laments political maneuvering by the board of commissioners and notes contrasting actions in Hamilton County as context.
Party conflict in Van Wert county politics sparks reform calls
The surveyor is a Democrat while most county commissioners are Republicans. In this county the order is reversed and Mr. Gilliland votes for both enactment and repeal of laws. The speaker denounces the Democratic machine and warns of retribution to purge the temple of justice of party rule.
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Gilliland
van Wert
Temple of Justice
For Sale Two Mares with Foal in Hermann Austin
Two mares with foal offered for sale in Hermann near Austin. Sale details unavailable in readable text. Interested buyers should contact local listings for exact terms and availability.
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Hermann
Austin
Fearless Birds Parade Through Town to Church
Last Sunday a covey of quails walked along Middle Street to the Presbyterian church with notable confidence. The tame birds drew attention as townsfolk watched their bold display.
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Middle Street
Presbyterian Church
Mabel Estry Not Dead After Runaway Carriage Accident
Celina girl Mabel Estry nine years old survived a fall when a horse ran away. Her companion escaped with minor bruises while Mabel suffered severe injuries to the face with a broken jaw two places and many teeth lost. Doctors fear her wounds may be fatal.
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Mabel
V. N. Estry
Celina
Mable
Compulsory schooling age raised to sixteen
A recent amendment to the compulsory education law raises the required school attendance age from fourteen to sixteen. The change, enacted last week, aims to keep children in school and out of trouble. Parents are urged to observe the new law and adjust accordingly.
Poultry Suspect Struck In County Jail Altercation
Sunday night at twelve Johnson a poultry suspect in jail aroused for a drink and returned to his cell when his cell mate Robertson confined for theft asked for a light. Johnson was struck on the hand with a wood stick by Robertson causing a gash over an eye. Dr Hines attended. Robertson offered no motive and said there had been no prior quarrel.
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Johnson
Mr. Robertson
Surveyor McCoy
Robertson
Dr. Hines
SwayNar's OINTMENT Promises Skin Cure All Eruptions
An advertisement extols SwayNar's Ointment as a cure for all skin diseases. It claims to end tetter eczema and itch on the face hands and other areas, leaving skin clear and healthy. Readers are urged to ask their druggist for the product.
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Dwayne
SwayNar
Disappearance of Five Lambs Baffles York Township Home
Mr. Richard M. Hughes reports five lambs missing from a York township pasture last Thursday night. A lamb found Sunday evening looked sickly. Tracks found Monday morning were large and clawed, unlike any dog. Hughes cannot identify the animal. Local readers are invited to investigate.
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Richard M. Hughes
York Township
Buttetin
Hughes
Kite String Estimate Prompts Harvester Suggestion
A 55,000 ton twine demand for grain crop this season could lift a kite 17 264 miles high. Deering Factory string praised for strength amid praise of Manila and Sisal fibers, urged for fathers to buy for harvesters.
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Deering
Bradfield Regulator Cures Woman in Water Valley
A customer’s daughter suffered suppressed menstruation with severe health effects. After using one bottle of Bradfield's Female Regulator, her condition fully improved. Testimonial from J. W. Hellums of Water Valley Mississippi directs readers to contact Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta for details, with Hines & Son as distributor.
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Bradfield
J. W. Hellums
Water Valley
Miss
Bradfield Reg. Co
Atlanta
Hines & Son
Declaration of Purposes of the National Grange
The National Grange proclaims its aims in eight sections including unity in essentials liberty in non essentials and charity in all things. It seeks improved manhood and womanhood home life education and mutual cooperation while avoiding partisanship and promoting fair commerce and agrarian reform.
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National Grange
United States
Aigssiata
Examination Questions From Saturday Teachers' Certificates
A column of exam prompts lists questions across theory and practice grammar and history. Items ask about senses reading method counting and arithmetic, bone repair, blood circulation, heat origin, and Emancipation Proclamation causes and effects, with multiple choice and descriptive prompts.
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills Discover Vital Nerve Action
An important discovery shows these pills act on the liver stomach and bowels through the nerves. They speedily cure biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. Suitable for men women and children. Smallest mildest surest 30 doses for 250 samples free at Ohio Drag Store.
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Ohio Drag Store
Cheap long-distance rail fares and through car service boost travel
A old time notice advertises low rates to points west and northwest via the C., H. V. & T. Ry with through car service and connections. Also promotes English Spavin Liniment and Ayer's Sarsaparilla for horse blemishes and human blood purification, with prices and local druggist delivery.
Kemp's Balsam Cough Cure Promised With Guarantee
An advert urges letting a cough run its course only to suggest Kemp's Balsam as a proven remedy. It claims quick relief after the first dose and offers a positive guarantee. Price 50c and 1.00 with trial size free, available at druggists.
Harvest Excursions West of the Mississippi River
A plan for one fare Harvest Excursions via the Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City Rail Road offers tickets to most of the western territory on April 22, May 20, September 7 and 23, and October 14, 1890. Return validity is 30 days, with stop overs allowed. Through tickets and baggage checks to destination are available at principal stations. For fares and tickets, contact the local agent or Gen. Pass Agt C Jenkins Toledo. I Strong M D Cincinnati endorses Syrup White Pine and Tar for coughs and colds. L F Gackenheimer sells it.
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Toledo, St. Louis
Kansas City R. R
Mississippi River
Kansas City R. A
C. Jenkins
Gen’! Pass Agt
Toledo
Ohio
Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Cough Cure
A community testimonial extols Kemp's Balsam as a pure and effective remedy for coughs and colds. The ad notes large bottles priced 50c and 1.00 at druggists with a free sample bottle offered to readers.
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Kemp
National Educational Association Plans 1890 Convention
The National Educational Association and Council of Education announce their next Annual Convention to be held in St. Paul Minnesota from July 4 to 11, 1890. The Ohio transportation committee selects the Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway as the official line with half rates for teachers and friends. Details from Supt. C Davidson, State Manager, Alliance Ohio.
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National Educational Association
Council of Education
St. Paul
Comer’s tobacco sales pitch draws crowds in Petersburg store
An advertisement style piece extols Comer’s tobacco, praising low prices and a popular five cent pack. The column depicts customers buying two five cent packs, crowding the store, and clerks ready to push the Com Juice brand, urging readers to visit Comer’s shop for cheap tobacco and easy earnings.
Red Clover Pills Sold By Hines & Son
Advertises Sick Headache Dispepsia Indigestion and Constipation relief pills labeled Red Clover Pills 25c per box or 5 boxes for $1. sold by Hines and Son with a plain sales line and price offer.
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Hines & Son
Mother's Friend Gains Favor Throughout the South
Advertise that “Mother's Friend” grows in favor among physicians in the South and is highly recommended for childbirth. Bradfield Reg. Co. of Atlanta invites inquiries for particulars. Sold by Hines & Co.
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South
Bradfield Reg. Co
Atlanta, Ga
Hines
Red Clover Pile Remedy for All Pile Forms Seeks Sale
An old catalog item promises a positive remedy for blind, bleeding, itching, abrested, and protruding piles. Priced at 500, offered for sale by a dealer.
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Hines & Son
Syrup White Pine and Tar Sold by L. F. Gackenhei
Cough syrup labeled Syrup White Pine and Tar advertised as superior for coughs croup and whooping cough. Sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles by L. F. Gackenhei.
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L. F. Gackenhei
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