LaSalle and early exploration of Ohio and Mississippi
A historical overview traces Rene Robert De LaSalle from his French origins to his overland quest toward China, discovery of the Ohio and Mississippi valleys, and the founding of French claims across the Great Lakes region. It covers his voyages, river journeys, fortifications, voyages on the Griffin, and eventual murder, with notes on maps, sources, and key figures like Joliet, Margry, and Frontenac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Far West
Sieur
Louis
Canada
LaSalle
France
New World
Louis XIV
Lake Ontario
Ohio
Allegheny
Falls of the Ohio
Louisville
Quebec
Ohio River
Parkman
Great Lakes
Mississippi
Colbert
Lake Erie
Lake Huron
Green Bay
Lake Michigan
C. C. Baldwin
Northern Ohio Historical Society
West
Washington
Pierre Margry
Paris
United States
Galinee
Grand River
Montreal
Gallinee
Ottawa
Wabash
Quebach
Oho
Champlain
China
Polar Sea
Northwest Passage
Spain
Gulf of Mexico
Falls of
Niagara
Cayuga Creek
Detroit River
la Salle
Griffin
Chicago
Gulf
Louis the Great
Louisiana
Alleghenies
Rocky Mountains
Missouri
Rene Robert de LaSalle
Cavalier
Mitchner
Muskingum
Tuscarawas Valleys
Valley
The
Marietta
Zanesville
Newark
Texas
Western Reserve and Northern Ohio Historical Society
M. Pierre Margry
Ilinois
Congress
Fort Mackinac
St. Joseph's River
Miami
Tonti
Fort Crevecoeur
Illinois River
Peoria
Fort St. Louis
Rock Fort
LaSalle County
Illinois
Rockford
Ryswick
Utrechet
Ail-la-Chapelle
Letters From The People From Van Wert to the West
Correspondence attacks the Van Wert Times over tariff views and education funding, praises Kansas and Dakota prospects, and notes post office troubles and local political tensions. Letters from readers describe Johnson City Stanton county Kansas as booming with schools, a new county seat, and strong Prohibition sentiment, while Dakota reports praise for farming potential and hospitality in Mitchel with observations on crops and town development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brivetty
McKinley
The
Times
Saltzgaber
Frank Hurd
George Kohn
Randall Democrats
the Times
Democratic Party
Blair
Scott
Journal of Civilization
South
BulLetin
van Wert
Johnson City
Stanton County
Kansas
Bright
Lima
Ohio
McPherson
First Methodist
Sam
Oris Bruey
Local Auctions and Sales Notice Mix
October sales of 3 inch tile at 11 cents per rod with contracts in October Ohio land and estate items in Van Wert County and Paulding County Ohio Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised with price and store details Dr Kline's nerve restorer promotes free trial bottle for fits in Philadelphia with address included
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Saltzgaber
H. C. Glenn
Saltzgaber
L. Waanur
Hoaglin
P. C. van Wert County
Ohio
Bucklen
L. F. Guckenheimer
Ohio Drug Store
Two Crops From One Ground in One Summer in Ohio
In Van Wert county a Washington township farmer, Wm Wright, reports a single 3.5 acre plot, planted in corn for ten years, then wheat in fall 1886, harvested 1887, and later sown to clover seed in March 1587 with 4 bushels 33 pounds from seed crop threshed Oct 20. The clay soil reportedly yields consistent crops with good tilling. Gackenheimer agency advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and colds with a trial bottle offer, and notes Sellers’ Liver Pills as a fifty year standard remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Mitchel
H. F. Lagve
Wm. Wright
Washington Township
Wright
van Wert
D.j.h
L. F. Gackenheimer
Dr. King
Also Mentioned on This Page
van Wert Weekly
Bary, Port Pulletin
Summersett & Arnold
East Main Street
Tme
Official Directory
Justices OF the Peace
Rowashif
Jamuel Fortney
Tully
Dixon, RF
Leslie
Convoy
Henry German,Jr
Harrison
Aaron T
Pancake
Wolfcale
Joshua Wagers
Wiltshire
Wren
Shaffner
Union
Cavett
J. W. Allen
Tokio
Peasy
Rumble
Watt
Gilliland
Ridge
Stuckey
Nicodemus
York
Jones
Tohn Masters
Jennings
Spencerville
D. H. Edwards
Venedocia
Pasnrolua
Delphos
Wm. Foster
Middlepoint
John Semer
Jackson
T. Hankins
M.D
Christopher & Hawkins
McKim & Co
Washington Street
WM. Smith, M.D
Eit & Co
Main Street
G. W. Mecgavren
M. D
North
G. J. Eblen
W. H. Cristopher
Christopher& Eblen, Parnes and Surgeons
Kahn
Court House
Dr. Christopher
South Washington Street
Dr. Eblen
South Street
Union School
Attorneys AT Law
Hathaway Kemper
A. Jacobs’ Clothing Store
A. I. Sweet
H. W. Blachly
Sweet & Blachly
A. P. McConahay
J. C. Browder
Agee
City Hall
Washington St
Allen
LAW and Notary Pub
Barrick
Barbers
A. Batr
Fhresman
Bair & Ehresman
ATR
A. T. Nickles
Ream
West Main Street
W. B. Jones, I
W. M. Kear
EAL Estate and Loan
F. L. Hough
Ghtry
OTARY
van Wert County
W. Williams
Jotary Public and Conveyancer
Tata
Estry
A. J. Murphy
AN Wert Lodge No
McCurdy Block
August Stitz
N. G
W. R. Kime
F. ©. Holden
Insurance and Loan Agent
Middlepoint, Ohio
Prof. L. Brewer
F. P. Hill & CO
R.w.tansill & CO
M’s’rs
State Street
Philadelphia
Addveran Agency
Gipe
Wm. B. Jones
Gero. E. Wilson
van Wer County
Jones & Wilson
Alonzo Conant
John A. Conn
First National Bank
N Wert
Centennial History OF Ohio
W. Farrand Felch
Commercial Gazette
Dow
Supreme Court
McIlvaine
Johnson
Doyle
Upson
Okey
Owen
Follett
Minshall
Williams
Spear
Dickman
Senate of Ohio
Board of Public Affairs
Senate
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Foraker
W. D. Hoyt & Co
Rome
I. F. Guckenheimer
Simmons
Boschee
L. G. Schumm
Junius
van Wert Times
Mrrewen
D. T
the BruLetary
Dakota
Corporation of van Wert
Samuel Engleright
O. P. Riewry
Joshua Hartzog
Gilberts Mills
Paulding County
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