06 May 1887
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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1887
Page
1
A wide range of items covers public works in Ohio and nearby states, including rail travel figures, oil fields, a proposed new county seat, and a memorial statue in Toledo. Reports also note college counts, a G A R encampment in Springfield, church music trends, divorce practices in Texas, and a push for a Soldiers Home library funded by a small per member levy.
From Washteron April 29 1887 a note on a calm Washington phase prior to May gatherings including a big drill reunions and conventions operas circuses spring races and other public events. The piece also covers Grant’s birthday ceremonies and upcoming monument unveilings in the capital.
Four and a half hours fastest time to Kansas City with double daily trains and free chair car from Greenville. Van Wert departures: 5:00 a.m. arrival 7:25 a.m., and 3:50 p.m. arrival 7:30 p.m. Direct Union Depot connections to St Louis Indianapolis Cincinnati Columbus and more. Tickets to all U S and Canada, info from agents or Jno. VanLiew G P T A H B R Jonisto, Traffic Manager.
I J Weaver of Lewisburg Preble county Ohio markets rough and dressed stone from a large quarry. Orders taken in Van Wert with short notice. For details call F R Mc Gall iard or the county commissioners. Address Lewisburg Ohio. Also notices medical cures and disinfectants endorse products such as Electric Bitters Darbys Fluid and Gilmore remedies with testimonials and local store mentions.
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