Union Party Resolutions Endorse Grant Wade Ticket
A convention of the Union Party of Oni endorses Ulysses S. Grant for president and Benjamin F. Wade for vice president. It denounces Andrew Johnson and Democratic opposition, supports impeachment as constitutional, calls for fiscal restraint, tax reform, and steady public debt payment, and praises Edwin M. Stanton while urging national reconciliation and restored peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Party of
Oni
National Republican Union Party
Lberty
United States
Congress
Ulysses
Grant
Benjamin F. Wade
Andrew Johnson
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Andrew Johnagn
Senate
Nlce
Republic
Americ
Ohio
Edwin M. Stanton
W Snent
Bulletin relocates presses and expands print shop services
The Bulletin moves to rooms 2, 3 and 4 on the building’s second floor Eastside of the Melodeon, reopens with Wells new nonpareil press and 26 fonts, invites inspection, and plans a Presidential Campaign–driven schedule change with a May 19 meeting for Comrades. The notice notes ad shifts, new stock at nearby firms, a Wednesday issue, and job office improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin DfMec
Bulletin
Melodeon
Wells
Elluincer Foore and Foote Combination at Melodeon Hall
The Elluincer Foore Combination brings a touring show to Melodeon Hall on May 19 and 20 with a miniature chariot act featuring Commodore Foote and Miss Eliza Nestelle. A vocal and instrumental concert follows, praised for variety and quality by local critics after a Washington Hall performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eluincer Saxp Foore
Melodeon Hall
Commodore Foote
Tom. Thumb
Eliza Nestelle
Commodore
van Wert
Calcutta
Ellinger
Foote
Washington Hall
Miss Chase
Russell
Barry Carter
G. H. Brooks
Cherry and Pear Trees for Sale Notice
A small lot of first class pear and cherry trees offered for sale by J. J. McCullough. The notice is dated May 5, 1868 and lists the seller firm Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McCullough
Hi. Myers
Crark and Rieney Catalog Page Sells Shoes and Boots
A catalog snippet lists women's gaiters at 1 00 and men's calf boots priced from £4 75 $5 00 to $7 000. Crark and Rieney appear as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crark & Rieney
Mayer & Chan's Melodeon Hall Clothing Store Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Mayer and Chan's Melodeon Hall Clothing Store offering the best assortment and cheapest goods in town. It claims Sahacatl can be consulted to verify quality and value, promising the best watchful assertion of their claim.
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Mayer & Chan
Melodeon Hall
A Jacors Advertises One Price Clothing Stock
A Jacors announces a fresh stock sale at the old Jonewicz Johns stand. He invites men and boys to buy Tats and Caps Ready Made Clothing and Gent s Furnishing Goods all new and fashionable with guaranteed low prices under a one price system. He appeals to old friends and customers to visit and learn prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonewicz & Johns
A. Jacors
Sandusky fish exports top two hundred tons weekly
Sandusky ships over 200 tons of fish per week, mostly white fish. A semi annual convention of railroad baggage masters set for Cleveland on the 20th. Wheat in the Dayton region has improved a hundred percent in a week. The Ohio valley fruit output is estimated at 85,000,000 by the Cincinnati Fruit Growers. A five foot black snake was killed on Fifth Avenue in New York City. An Austrian Powder Company mill at Akron exploded during breakfast last Thursday. no injuries. Mrs. Sarah Renick of Scioto Gazette died at ninety two. described as a greatly respected lady. The Richmond Farmer prints support for a baboon as Vice President with Grant. Four Detroit investors each with 5000 dollars earned 250000 in four years. last year profits reached 75000. Theft near Hancock Jeffersonian noted. three men named Lookabaugh Byal and Porter arrested.
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Sandusky
Cleveland
Dayton Journal
Fruit Growers’ Association
Cincinnati
Ohio Valley
Fifth Avenue
New York
Austian Powder Company
Akron
Scioto Gazette
Sarah, Renick
the Gazette
Eel of five pounds nets big catch in Mad River area
The Dayton Journal reports a five and a half pound eel caught in a sen net in Mad River, the largest in twenty years for the section. A Chicago Republican item notes a Democratic lawmaker seeking adjournment, and describes a tense scene as Mr. Pruyn read a newspaper during Evarts's absence. Also reported is a grim double homicide in Piqua, two suspects arrested, and police district politics in Toledo leading to Republican control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dayton Journal
Mad River
Chicago Protests Over Senator Trumbull Whiskey Telegrams
Long John Wentworth and Col Hough sent telegrams to Senator Trumbull praising or mocking Dick Yates whiskey to bolster nerves and oppose Trumbull. The messages reveal strong anti Trumbull sentiment amid debates over his interpretation of laws.
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John Wentworth
Chicago
Long John
Senator Trumbull
Dick Yate
Col Hough
Trumbull
Dick Yates
Impeachment Demanded as Johnson Is Pressed to Leave
The New York Tribune reports that the people through their representatives demand impeachment and removal of President Johnson. It cites convention resolutions and calls Congress to act against his alleged corruption, abuse of power, and undermining of republican institutions.
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Mr. Stanton
Maine
California
Georgia
Minnesota
Congress
Sheridan
Sickles
Pope
Ord
Memphis
New Orleans
Revenue Service
Andrew Johnson
Senate of the
United States
Johnson
Judicial Truman
New York Pribune
War Democrats doubt Pendleton surge against Grant
A New York Union Democracy writer notes overall opposition to Pendleton from War Democrats and Copperhead-adjacent critics. The piece argues Pendleton cannot beat Grant and predicts a landslide for Grant if nominated, citing party loyalties and political signals from rival papers.
Memorial Day Proclamation by John A. Logan in 1868
General Orders No. 80 urges national observance of the graves of fallen soldiers and sailors. It calls for reverent decoration with flowers, protection of hallowed grounds, and unity of purpose to honor the war dead and aid widows and orphans. The order directs press involvement and departmental action to sustain the observance annually.
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Forery
U. C
Mary
Hemic
John A. Logan
N. P. Caras
Wa. Cotnins
Picket Soldier Borrows Frying Pan at Farmhouse
A soldier on reserve goes to a farmhouse to borrow a frying pan from a Mrs. who asks his purpose. He inspects the pan twice as if unsure of cleanliness, then asks for a piece of meat to fry in it and laughs at the situation.
Forney Commentary and Ohio Politics in 19th Century
The piece cites Colonel Forney’s resignation as editor and his editorial attack on Republican rivals including Wade. It covers Ohio legislature moves to curb voting access, militia control, and a weapon carrying repeal, with derisive notes on Democrats and Pomeroy. Reports on Broderick’s forged will and a New York clothing store ad section follow, detailing stock and goods.
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Ohio
Pomeroy
Lincoln
Booth
New York
Sheriff Sale Notice in Van Wert County Ohio
Robert Balske case in Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas issues a sheriff sale of real estate. The north half of the southeast quarter of section 5, town 2, range 4 east, containing 82 acres more or less, appraised at $863.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Petit
State of Ohio
Lima
Ohio
P. Richey
Syerirr
van Wert
Robert Balske
Court of Common Pleas of
Michael Hetrick
Court of Common Pleas
Said
David Juse
Wareloek Ferannan
Tnilowing Press
Libs
Werteroff
View Wert
Bhai
Cen
Pote Aeresat
Fonds
ER. M. Vester
Morsage
van Wort
Common Pleas
Iime
Joseph Ehit
van Wer
Give
Johnson and Evers
Sale Ensb
Ofelock Pom
Suse
J. Raat
van Co Vi
Wert
Faward
Ami
Tovelock P. m
Wits
Relwert I. Rake
Root
Ste Cash
James L. Price
Olio
Seth
Contsiniuc Eiehiy Nepes
Fhollenger
N. W.hollenger
H. W. Hollenger
Praira City
Jasper
Iowa
Davis Johnson
G. W. Hollenger
State of
Wetherell
R. M. Fowler
Wm. Clemens
Bucyras & Ft. Wayne State Road
H.C Ollenger
N. V. Hollenger
Sette
G. W
Andrew J. Fish
Van
J. Monroeh
Perth
North St Eee
Teh Terress Sd
Richey
Sherill
Fterice
von Wert
Emerson
Charie Samuel A
Court of Common Press
Lo’clork P
van Wert County
Marsh
Middie
Divorce Notice in Van Wert County Ohio
Louisa Balzell filed for divorce from Dweniamin Rk Balzell in Van Wert County Ohio on April 2, 1808. The petition alleges adultery with Lydia Maloy and other unknown women, seeks custody of their children, and requests divorce. Van Wert, Ohio May 1, 1808.
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Dweniamin RK Alzell
Plymoth
Moarshall County
Jndinna
Louisa Balzell
Court of Common Pleas
van Wert
State of Ohio
Benjamin Balzell
Lydia Maloy
Eherzing Cross
Lorisa Balzell
County court notice of church foreclosure sale in Van Wert
Trustees of First Regular Baptist Church of Van Wert Ohio announce a sale by court order to settle a mortgage. The auction will occur at the court house steps in Van Wert at 10 in the morning on a specified date. Property described as lot number P95 in the town. Proceeds will repay mortgage and related costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaAnxtep
North Stone
van Wert
Wenee
von Wer
Pol
van Wert Coan
Ohio
Notice of Petition to Alter Lot in Evans County Read
A notice states a petition will be presented to the commissioners of Von Wert court for an alteration of a lot in Evans County Read. The plan specifies a northeast section boundary and a path along a county road between York and Ridge townships. The petitioner signs but the text is garbled and includes a date near May.
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Otice
van Werf County
Ohio
N. Hattery
F. Carlo
von Wert Court
Evans County
Roel
York and
Ridge
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Isaac R. Sherwood
William White
Board of Public Works
James Moore
John A. Norris
Supreme Court
Rodney Eoos
David Tod
Samuel Gallowari
Union- Platform
Comrads
P.A
Scott &Céan
Fox & Slade
Fead
Clark & Richey’s
A. Jacobs
Bonnewitz & Johns
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Defiance Democrat
Canada
Upper Michigan
Twin Creek
Greenville
Celina
Paulding
Defiance
Williams
Amboy
Michigan State Line
Mackinaw
Ben. Franklin
Peron
Richmond Framiner
Detroit
Michigan
Pa Hancock
Jeffersonian
Een Fa
Lookabaugh
Byal
Porter
EEE News
Chicago Republican
Bingham
Pruyn
Evarts
Chase
Ife
Dr. Hall
Piqua
Clark
Toledo
Pendleton
Presidency
Miles Oteilly
Post
Chicago Times
Mii
Nemensoni
Lican
Perone
Copperhead
Union Democracy of
Forney
Wasnixcox
Republican Party
Fessenden
Grimes
Hne
Sterling
Samar
Broderick
Ayer
Men's Galiers
Ap Bays
Clank & Ricury
Bender
Pastor Vb
Jewning
Owen
A. P. McConahay
A. P. McGuidAnavy
Warren& Wells
J. A. Gleason & Bro
Asns
Crank & Ricury
Melodleon Mall Clothing
Maver & Cain
Exeter
Ann M Sitter
Washston
Lows
Abootom Price
Mary Kinowite
Jacobidall
Ligabeth Ball
Wevlow
John Bowers
Dolin
Greene County
Greene
Fois
Ven Woert
Sentin One
Obow
Ann M. Sidler
Mary Price
Elizabeth Ball
Mery Bowers
Mary Bowers
Joan Upton Bowers
Emelie Bowers
Caney & Seater
Firs
Maryvn
Shidriff’s Sale
Eliza Jennings
Mahoning County Court
William Jennings
N. W
Jennings
Cn Ae Pee Chon Jou Io
F. G. Lewis
IT. G. Laseies
Puffs ii
Canfield, Olio
Lima & Logansport Rail Road Company
Mercer
Wit— Wilshire
David Rombaugh
Shanes Crossing
Jesse Tomlinson
Menden
N. Tucker
Ames Gasto
Sas Og
M. Hughes Ein Johnzey Keeth
John N. Eckfelt
Ngee
Margaret Oglesbee
Joseph Oglesbee
Cc. P. Richey
Surefire
ATS Tachmert
Washinsten
Conaty
Otte
Berrell & Co
Joan O. Farrell
Roald Rotrick
Bam
Chanene Bond
Petitioner
Tony
Norecy
Bipas Wittin
Tihin
Byobtendy
Sebredher
Ubiw
Crank & Anvers
Attys
Fiarel
Bridee Geress der Croeks
Syurpe FA SA
Sheriff
R Sale
Otek Richey
Sheriffe
Sheriff's
C.P. Richey
Snerke
Bhoriff
Atmers Sonere Louigi
Charles E. Noble
Mich
Central R. R
Broadway
N.Y
Higley Bros
Fairfield
Leominster
Maes
Ines
Rissuy
A. Melstredler
Ehilie
Dye Soutis
E.h
WLOO
Milward
Clark &Son
Hollinger House
Main Street
Avery
OP Clark & Son
Moos -Nee
Kherifits Kale
Court of Conmoen Pleas of
van Wert Ou Bivtane
Siertsr’s Ofvice
van Wert, C
Suefrife
R. B. Limerickson
Corr
Common Press
Joseph Iline
Wendi
Corn of Common Pleas
Es ‘i Indot
S - Avraatsen
Che Ricke Syeane
Avorror
Stera
Orrick
Xsay Comumnus
Home Mutual Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati
City of Columbus
James H. Godman
Amster
Jas. Wittman
Robinson
A. Oe
Te Ok de Ee Se
Toledo Chio
Lome
M. Anschutz
Bonewitz & Johns’ Brick
HALL
R. P. Hall & CO
Nashua
N. H
S.C. Ayers
M. D. Xe
EYE and
Earsurgeon
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Main & Calhoun Streets
D. Walters
Entist
MccCurdy
Scott & Conn
C. G. Barnd
W. J. Vance
K.barnd
Vance
LAW
Gradolph Block
Toledo, Ohio
Court of Common Please
Richland County
John Ralston
Wim. Smith
John Boyce
C. of
Cocmison
Ohio & Indiana Rail Road Company
Whic
Gleason & Kear
Chas. P. Richey
Spahr
H. Mi. Richmon
Shsoors
Aadit
Harven de Bae
Leavy
Hernese
Bo Strass
Saidites
Bridies, FE dEps
Perihces
van Werl
Li, DE
A. Spahr
Washington Steet
McCurdy
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Tom
Hartford PostsHine Co
Hartford, Ct
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