Frederick and Barbara Fritchie Legend in War Tides
A Maryland letter from Frederick recounts the town’s landscape and wealth, Civil War scars, and the Barbara Fritchie story tied to the Antietam era. It notes Gen Early, Lee, and Union flags, plus Keys grave, local monuments, and a fund for a Key statue amid Frederick’s revival.
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Frederick
Maryland
Holland
Atlantic
Frederick County
South Mountain
Antietm
Gettysburg
Lew Wallace
Early
Monocacy Creek
Wallace
Antieum
Lee
Barbara Fritchie
Barbara
Patrick Street
Jackson
Church Street
Patrick
McClellan
Burnuside
Quantrill
Whittier
Antietim
Francis Scott Keys
San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
Lord
Fanny Chambers
Swayne's Ointment Claims Tumor Removal Promise
Advertises Swayne's Ointment for skin symptoms including moisture, intense itching, and nighttime stinging. It states continued use may prevent tumor formation, stop itching and bleeding, heal ulcers, and remove tumors in most cases, with orders via druggists or mail at 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Street Labor Law Enforced for Highway Work in City
The street commissioner will require all non exempt males aged 21 to 55 to perform two days labor on highways annually. Exemptions include veterans, pensioners, active National Guard members, and fire company members not paid for service. Mayor Balyeat supplied the law text to determine who must work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balyeat
Storton
Army of
United States
Ohio National Guard
Kemp’s Balsam for the Throat and Lungs Sample Offer
The ad touts Kemp’s Balsam for throat and lung troubles claiming it causes more coughing and lung issues than other remedies. The proprietor offers sample bottles free to convince customers of its merit and lists large bottles priced at 500 and 1 dollar.
Immigration danger and calls to curb arrivals in early 20th century
Opinion column warns that rising immigration threatens national stability with 800000 arrivals this year. It claims new immigrants lack money and education, depress wages, and provoke strikes, urging Congress to prohibit the group. Also notes advice to stay and work locally rather than move west or south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
President Harrison Curbing Wasteful Public Building Spending
President Harrison’s vetoes curb reckless push for federal buildings in small towns to win political favor. With tariff and pension costs rising and taxes high, his stance aims to restrain treasury drain and enforce prudent public spending, earning approval from thoughtful citizens.
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Harrison
Congress
van Wert
Delphos
Treasury
United States
May’s merry bloom and law notes draw readers in
The piece juxtaposes Iowa’s new habitual drunkards restraint law allowing guardianship and confinement with a spring ode praising May. It notes rights to attorney consultation and appeals, questions reform aims, and ends with a light, self-deprecating poem about May’s beauty and inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
Iowa
Auditors in Ohio value Pittsburgh Fort Wayne Chicago line
Ohio auditors met at Lima to appraise the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago line property. Main line valued at 30,000 per mile, second tracks 9,000, side tracks 5,000, rolling stock 7,500, money supplies tools 420, real estate at company value, boosting Allen county duplicate by 26,000 over prior records.
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Ohio
Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Lima
Pittsburgh
Ft. Wayne
Allen
Soldier Relief Committee appoints ward and township committees
The regular session of the Soldier's Relief Committee met at the commissioners office Monday and appointed ward and township committees to report on the fourth Monday this month. Names are listed for Tully Fortney Wiltshire Liberty Pleasant Union Hoaglin York Jennings Jackson Washington Scott Middlepoint Delphos Third Fourth Van Wert First Second Third Fourth Wards and a recommendation to save money by buying wagon parts at H Wassenbergs.
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Hoaglin To
van Wert Co
O. al
Church
van Wert
Scott
Hoeaglin
Ohio
Washington Township
Paulding County
Oak Grove
Ouse
Burt Street
Long & Wappner
Soldier's Relief Committee
Commissioners’ Office
Tully
David Fortney
Joe Lowry
J Moyer
Wiltshire
George Thatcher
C. C. Nichols
George Flager
Liberty
N. Baltzell
Jacob Clouse
W. T. Exline
Pleasant
C. R. Hughe
John I. Cable
D. C. Nanes
Union
Richard Davidson
M. T. Leightner
M. M. Rittenhouse
Hoaglin
G. W. Holtry
F. Carlo
G. W. Nibb
Eee
C. M. Whitten
Jacob Sebers
Milton Welker
York
G. W. Sill
Wm. Ireland
S. N. Simpson
Jennings
W. VanSweringen
S. W. Converse
Wm. Baird
Census Enumerators Named for Van Wert County
Gen. I. R. Kirby appoints enumerators for Van Wert county including Tully Christy Harrison Wyandt Wiltshire George Alexander and Laura Ehret Heaton among others. It notes both ladies Miss Ehret and Miss Heaton will perform thoroughly and the corps is expected to give general satisfaction.
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I. R. Kirby
van Wert
Tully
A. B. Christy
Harrison
John Wyandt
Wiltshire
George Alexander
Liberty
John Switzer
Pleasant
John I. Cable
Union
Will Updegrove
Hoaglin
H. L. Inwood
Ridge
J. S. Stuckey
York
S. N. Simpson
Jennings
John Masters
Washington
Oscar Hire
Jackson
J. S. Snodgrass
Delphos
C. C. Heaton
Jesse Longsworth
W. H. Dailey
S. Hartsock
Adelia Ehret
Miss Ehret
Miss Heaton
Revolution in lung disease cure touted by Dickinson’s Balm
A promotional notice claims Dickinsons Balm cures catarrh asthma sore throat bronchitis and consumption by inhalation and promises a thorough trial will prove its value. It asserts the remedy will revolutionize treatment of throat and lung chronic diseases and directs readers to ask their druggist and to buy from L F Gackenheimer in Van Wert Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
L. F. Gackenheimer
van Wert
Ohio
For Sale Two Mares with Foal
Two mares with foal are offered for sale. The listing names Hermann C. Avastin as the contact or seller.
Flags to Fly Over Van Wert Schools Soon
The Board of Education will place flag staffs at Van Wert schools after citizens donate flags. A Grand Army committee led by J F Wert W L Rank and Captain Borland will canvass the city tomorrow to solicit funds. The project expects minimal cost and aims to have the stars and stripes over all three buildings quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
Board of Education
Grand Army Boys
J. F. Wert
W. L. Rank
Borland
Van Wert County Sunday School Convention Reports Strong Attendance
The annual meeting in Enterprise over the weekend drew a large crowd with sessions focused on Sunday School work. Mr. Williams of Ottawa spoke on his London World’s Convention trip, praising hospitality in Enterprise. Election results named J. Y. Todd president, Jacob Wyandt secretary treasurer, C. F. Troup assistant secretary, and L. F. Gackenheimer, A. Rannion, and Mrs. S. E. Roebuck on the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert County
Enterprise
Williams
Ottawa
London
van Wert
J. Y. Todd
Jacob Wyandt
C. F. Troup
L. F. Gackenheimer
A. Rannion
8. E. Roebuck
Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup for Teething
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the cure for teething pain and associated ailments. It claims universal use by mothers for forty years and notes relief from dysentery diarrhoea griping and wind for 25 cents a bottle.
Fort Wayne M. E. College Offers Normal Course for Teachers
The Fort Wayne M E College announces a six week normal course for teachers and aspiring instructors starting Monday May 12. Tuition is 4 dollars for the term. Board and rooms available in the college building at reduced rates or cheap private family board. The course aims to thoroughly prepare teachers. Address communications to C B Sresen M D Acting President Ft Wayne Indiana.
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Fort Wayne
M. E. College
C. B. Sresen
M. D
Ft. Wayne
Lad
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Many Wert Bulletin
John A. Arnold & CO
East Main Street
H. G. Davis, M. D
Opera House
G J. Eblen
Main Street
Court House
Washington Street
WM. Smath
Ysician
Sat & Co
van Wert,hio
G. W. McGavhen, M. D
North
W. CC. Hastings, M. BD
Slade
J. A. Hines
Pioneer Drug Tore
Ss. E. Dex
M.D
Attorneys AT Law
L. Sweet
H. W. Blachly
G&g. L. Marble
Lehmann In & Son's
West Main Street
van Wert, Kie
Todd
Thorney-At-Law
J. C. Browder
Tlorney-At-Law
City Hall
Washington St
J.C. Allen
LIC
Barrick’s
H. C. Glenn
W. S&s. Johnson
Glenn & Johnson
McCurdy
J A
Batr
Barbers
Bair & Ehresman
J.J, Fhresman
Jones & Wilson, Andagents
Bay
M. Kear
EAL Estate and Loan
Notaries Public
F. L. Houghtry
DD. W. Williams
Otary Public and Conveyancer
Nevedecia
Cott Post
Union Hall
Mo Block
Jesse
Longsworth
Adjutant
C. J. ‘ Post Coim'd
H. Chase
Rochester
Nannie
GW. Bone
Market and
Third Streets
van Wort
G. W. Boox
Tesraiden
OGG IV
Appaer
Union Township
Convoy
Hoaglin Township
Second Ward
ANSAS
Gers
Tol Oa C
Frankfort
IND
ST. Louis
Toledo and
Union Depot
Delphos Pass
Toledo & Frankfort
Del
West Bound
C. Jenkins
Toledo, Ohio
Mail and Express
Atlantic Express
Western Express
Pacific Express
Ik “Ti
W. MM. Flaharty
Cincinnati, Jackson
Mackinaw
Qoing South
C. W. Johnston
THE
Qcolumbus
Hocking Valley
Toledo Railway
Juuckeye
Pomeroy
Gallipolis i Soss
McArthur
UES Po Saran
Nelsonville
Aio Tses
Lancaster
Columbus Ar
Columbus
Delaware
Marton
Upper Bandusky M
Sage A Guheh
Cc Fostoria
Detroit
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Eam
A. Mia
MAJA
LA Teese
Toledo
Fostoria
Carey
Upper Mendasky
Galli Ai Yeuds
Middleport
Menmecs Socks Ps Se
Gsl. i
Europe
Negil
Nail
H.w.johns Manufacturing Company
H.W. Johns
Maiden Lane
New York
D. A. Clark
United States Pension
Van
Origia
Offic Door West Side
Ton Street
Wiee Wee
South
W.M. Kerr
Kauke’s
Emma
Lsteel
Central
Expanded Metal CO
Water St
West Virginia
F. W. Parmott
Steubenville
East Liverpool
Puro Ccck
Cocoa E Ces
Labor Day
Findlay Jeff
U. S
Brethren of the Exchanges
Minneapolis Tribune
Bjones
May
Merry May
N.B
H. Wassenberg’s
Surrey
Hermann C. Avastin
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