Flourishing Empire Grange and Local Social Roundup
Parert Palletin reports Empire Grange No. 13/3 thriving with 73 members as residents note social visits across Allentown and Lima. Townsfolk attend Sabbath School convention at St Peter church with J Y Todd and a large choir. Henry Waltz turns twenty one with a surprise party and grand supper while others recall local hunting trips and a remark about watermelons in Michigan.
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Hank Ireland
Ellsworth Hill
Pleasant Township
Liberty Township
St. Peter
J. Y. Todd
van Wert
Merica
Greenwood
Wm. Ireland
Michigan
Wolverine
Zion Church Restoration Completed In Jackson Township
Rural notices report Mr Baxter's sale in Jackson township and Miss Lizzie A Morgan visiting Enterprise. Families Heath Hughes Bevington Jackson Bowersox referenced amid general village life with a tragic infant death from clothes fire. Political calls urge Republicans to vote and reader Webster's financial report cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie A. Morgan
Enterprise
Zion Church
Indians and politics and local notices from Little Auglaize
Local items from Little Auglaize report quiet health, corn husking underway, wheat thriving after rains and warmth. Notes on two injured after a boiler explosion, grange supper, local election campaigning, and a warning on Indian unrest near Fort Sill. Also promotes Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup with medicines sold by Hines & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas
Davis
Venedocia
Vangheets Grange
Paulding County Republican Campaign Touches Several Figures
Scott Wilber Frank E. E. Hammond and Frank Gamble visited Paulding Tuesday. Mr Speece a Paulding county candidate for treasurer on the Republican ticket was here Monday. David Counsellor and Elza Herdman were also in town. E. E. Hammons and wife of Washington D. CO are visiting. Ed works at the Census Bureau. Mrs J B Smith and Mrs F L Houghtby spent Wednesday at Cavette. City fathers install a well west of the post office. Election Tuesday urged for Republicans to vote straight.
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J. F. Mounts
Ohio City
Painter School School
May Molby
Lima
C. H. Clippinger
Bert Parker
Emma Ireland
David Hughes
Mathias
Bevington
M. Pollock
Wilber Frank
E. E. Hammond
Frank Gamble
Paulding
Mr. Speece
Paulding County
E. E. Hammons
Washington D. CO
Census Bureau
J. B. Smith
F. L. Houghtby
Elgin
Middlesborough
Arthur
New York Tribune
Normal Notes From Middle Point Term Opens
New term begins at the Normal with many new students and improved boarding arrangements. Ellsworth Brown reports success in Floville Ga and prefers the south. The 16 weeks term starts Monday Nov. 17 with $36 covering board room and tuition.
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the Normal
Ellsworth Brown
Floville
South
P. Schuyler Morgan A. M
Baker and Miller Tie the Knot in Allentown Area Wedding
Mr William Baker and Miss Annie Miller were united in marriage last Saturday at the bride s parents home. Peter Kesler of Allentown visited G W Branneman on Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Baker
Annie Miller
Peter Kesler
Allentown
G. W. Branneman
Snow falls as community notes mix with moves and words
The report lists local happenings and migrations across farms and towns. Mentions include John Whyman’s oil well, Reece Simmons moving to Spencerville, Wm. Clantz leaving J. N. Converse farm, and Eli Wilson renting his farm for Spencerville. Also notes school start at Centerville, hunting plans, barn progress, and political turnout urging honest elected men.
Stagestruck child Freddy Clark tours world stages
Freddy Clark a seven year old American born in Cuba spoke eleven languages and has traveled across Europe and Asia. He recalls first appearing in Vienna and later performing with the Lottie Elliott company and Hyde show. His father a former actor notes Freddy’s early opera interest and musical timing.
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Leisi
Peecey
Cincinnati Times-Star
Cuba
Clark
Vienna
Papa
Papa Clark
Freddy
Germany
Spain
France
Turkey
Greece
Arabia
Egypt
Russia
Italy
Palestines
Pasha
Juan Mato
Barcelona
Lottie Elliott
Hyde
SwayNet Ointment Promises Tumor Reduction and Relief
Describes symptoms of moisture intense itching and nighttime aggravation leading to bleeding ulcers and tumors. Claims SwayNet's OINTMENT stops itching and bleeding heals ulcers and removes tumors in most cases. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents. Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia. ldec89.
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C. C. Hutchinson
Pittston
Dr. Acker
Gro. V
J. W. Evans & Son
SwayNet
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Property Sale by John J. Klinger near Van Wert
John J. Klinger offers sale at his Jackson township residence ten miles northeast of Van Wert on the Defiance road. Sale starts 9 a m Thursday November 6 1890 with horses brood mare two year old colt milch cows wagon buggy carriage mower grain drill harness plows and many other articles. Terms cash for sums 5 and under and 12 month credit with good security. D Moors, Auctioneer.
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John J. Klinger
van Wert
Jackson Township
Defiance Road
Grove School House
Pote
D. Moors
A Lady's Perfect Companion Book by Dr Dye Promotes Ease in Pregnancy
One of New York's celebrated physicians presents a guide for expectant mothers. The book promises to ease fear and danger, reduce suffering, and answer delicate questions. Send a two cent stamp for circulars and testimonials from Frank Thomas & Co Publishers Baltimore.
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Dye
New York
The Cuirassier Toy and the Little Waif of Acacia Street
A rainy Paris street tale centers on Charles Freer, a toy cuirassier seller boy, and Gaston Lemberly, a deformed rich widow’s son. Charles endures cold and crowds while longing for one cherished cuirassier he cannot buy, torn between devotion to the toy and a family poverty that prevents ownership.
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Charles Freer
Church of the Madeleine
Acacia Street
Charles
Gaston Lemberly
Gaston
Papa
Gaston Lembelly
G. L
Montmartre
Hero
Steed
Jules Mary
Bally Blake
Boston
A Child's Gift and a Dire Destiny at Montmartre
Charles Freer receives a toy cuirassier from Gaston Lembelly's son in need. The gift brings comfort amid sadness as Gaston dies and Charles mourns, later visiting the burial at Montmartre and affixing the toy's memory to the boy's grave. A Kentucky boom town story follows with rapid growth and a vast syndicate stake.
Housekeepers Face Scarce Autumn Relishes a New York Note
A Brooklyn woman complains of high prices for plums and declares she must preserve nothing this fall citing the squeeze on fruit supplies. The remark echoes Marie Antoinette’s famed pastry shortage, underscoring widespread fears that winter treats will vanish from tables.
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Brooklyn
Marie Antoinette
New York Times
Improvements in Smoke Suppression
Chicago experiments test a new device to reduce smoke from passing steam craft. A perforated sprayer in the smokestack injects steam to condense uprushing smoke, suggesting usefulness in smoke prevention rather than consumption.
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Chicago
New York Commercial Advertiser
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Dickinson
W. M. Kear van Wert
Kauke
Wm. Ayres & Sons, Philada
Baker Blanket
Scott
Colchester” Rubber CO
Colchester
F. C. Fowler
Moodus
Parert Palletin
Empire Grange No
Samuel Roland
Isaac
Will Ireland
Alaska
D. J. Edwards
R. T. Edwards
Mr. Baxter
A. Jackson
Little Goldie
John
Jennie Bowersox
Trimbleton
Seventh
United States Cavalry
Pittsburg
Fort Sill
I. T
Chronicle-Telegraph
Washita
Hibbard
Hines & Son
David Counsellor
Elza Herdman
Woolford
Jennings
John Whyman
Joseph Smith
Pennsylvania
Reece Simmons
Spencerville
Wm. Clantz
J. N. Converse
Frank Converse
Newton Tracy
John Woolf
Centerville
Eli Wilson
Sarah Davis
J. W. Nicodemus
Frank Thomas & Co. Publishers
Baltimore
Kentucky
Sapolio
Noch Morcan’s Sons CO
Swett
Page
Payne
Memnanly
San
Auth
Sandven
Anden Electric CO
Broadway
Lover Blossor
J. M. Loosered Clover CO
Detroit
Mich
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo
N.Y
Bradfields
Cuse Pall
Paul S
Atlanta GA
Wasely
Salvation Oil
P. O
T. A. Slocum
M. C
Carters
Carter
Darren
Cartar Medicine CO
Imade
Ress
Post Office
H.C. Root
M.C
Peart Sr
Pittsburgh
Fort Wayne
Atlantic Express
Western Express
Pacific Express
Pullman
Anu Y
W. M. Flaharty
Cincinnatic
Jackson
Wackinaw
O.w.joe
Inston
ANSAS
Toledo
Frankfort
Ind
Kos Ind
ST. Louis
Toledo and
Union Depot
Delphos
Ldl
Delphos Pass
Foledo & Frankfort
Del
Toledo, St. Louis
Kansas City R. R
Wisconsin
Arkansas
OC. Jenkins
Toledo, O
Swayne
SwaxNax
Baccage
Bates, &C
C. Jenkins
Ohio
Gen Ass . Rowell & Co
New
Wade
W. M. Kear
Liberty
Kiowa
Kansas
Ridge Township
van Wert County
Middlepoint
Hoaglin
Lance
Tully Township
Ridge Road
Shanesville
Convoy
Lee
Tully Rans
N.W
N.E
Dickinson County
Timothy Meadow
Ouse
Hoaglin Tp
van Wert Co
Cavette
Mead County
Meade Center
Fowler
Atlantic R. A
Hoaglin Township
County
J. M
Marble
Dixon
Indiana
Chicago & Atlantic R. A
Corporation of van Wert
Iowa
Texas
Minnesota
Union
W. À. Kear
Glenn & Johnson
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