Trains westbound and fast services schedule listed
The notice lists multiple trains with origins Pittsburgh Chicago Alliance Crestline Mansfield and others. It shows daily and some except Saturday or Sunday services, with arrival and departure times across regions and notes trains Nos 3 4 6 running daily while Nos 1 4 have weekend exceptions and a general passenger agent signature.
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O.t
Eek Capensis
Vast
Pac
Ng tEx
Pittsburgh
Rochester
Alliance
Orville
Mansfield
Ari
Ee Ee
Forest
van Wert Jil
Wayne
Wrymouth
Chicago
Plymouth
Ft. Wayne
van Wert
Crestline
Aes Crestline
Manefield
FBR, Myers
Time Card No 2 Taking Effect July 24 1877
Time card number two takes effect on July 24 1877 outlining hours and payroll provisions for workers. The notice specifies applicability to employees covered by the new schedule and details transition rules.
Fresh Oysters and Town Moves in Fort Wayne
FRIDAY MORNING AUGUST 31 1877. Fresh Oysters. Mr U S Wie has fresh oysters by the can. Removal. Mr Joseph Ross moved his tin shop to Brodnix's building beside the old Court-house. The General Will Go. Mr A Jacobs departs Monday for the East to buy fall stock. Root & Co claim the heaviest dry goods stock in Fort Wayne and announce fall arrivals. Going East. A B McCurdy Son prepare to go to the East to buy goods on the 20th and call for settlements from debtors.
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Joseph Ross
Mr. Brodnix
Mr. A. Jacobs
Fort Wayne
Ft. Wayne
Root & Co
Messrs
A. B. McCurdy & Son
Wife-Murderer Delorma McCracken Pleads Guilty
Delorma McCracken pleads guilty to murder in the second degree and is sentenced to life in the penitentiary after a lengthy adjourned term trial. The case centers on his killing of his wife amid suspicion of infidelity and threats from a rival, with debate over whether a plea was wiser than a full trial.
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Delorma McCracken
John Darnell
Phelps
Wayne County
Ohio
McCracken
Liniger
Lininger
Jonas Balyeat
MecCracken
Shissler
Treasury
Billman
Redrup
Columbus
Penitentiary
Charles
Walter Knapp
Riley Township
Fremont
Walter
Democrats Open Campaign Meeting in the County
The Democrats opened their campaign in this county on Wednesday evening with addresses by Hon. I. B. Pillars and Hon. F. McKinney. The hall held few attendees. The Chicago Exposition has opened and will run for weeks with attractions. The P and Ft. W and C railroads offer two excursion trains at special rates. details are in another column.
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I. 8. Pillars
F. McKinney
P., Ft. W. & C. Railroad
A. L. Allen
Saltzgaber
A New Tailor Shop Opens in Brumback’s Block
Mr J McKinley opens a tailor shop in Brumback’s block, in the former Elliott space, promising expert work and customer satisfaction. Main street macadamizing progresses under Foreman A Tullis, with Miss Palmer supervising the crew. Posts note large yam specimens and a tomato basket. religious notices announce Lutheran services and Adventist meetings at the Court house and Baptist Church.
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Mr. J. McKinley
Brumback’s Block
Mr. Elliott
Mr. McKinley
Miss Palmer
A. Tullis
Main Street
Washington Street
Lutheran Church
St. Johns
Old Courthouse
Leet
Ashland
Ohio
Baptist Church
New County Treasurer James Montgomery Installed
James Montgomery, elected county treasurer last fall, filed his bond and was installed on Monday. Alonzo Conant, appointed last September for one year, retires with public good wishes. The notice also mentions a real estate sale by Webster & Wise and cheaper flour from U S Gilliland. A death near Smith's saw mill is reported as Jacob Alexander Baltzell, son of a local farmer, who reportedly took his life after a spree. Z A Smith offers extensive millinery and fancy goods.
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James Montgomery
Alonzo Conant
Messrs
Webster & Wise
Smith’s
Jacob Alexander Baltzell
Baltzell
Bold Robbery Saddles City Foreman in Flour Blinding
The D. & M. Road boiler shop foreman James Pearl lost 796 dollars to a daring night robbery. A tall woman, flour in hand, gagged him and tied his hands then rifled his pockets and discarded the pistol. Left tied under a tree for an hour, he was found unharmed by his family. A Beaver Dam child died after a wagon accident.
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the Gazette
James Pearl
D. & M. Road
Wayne and
Tanner Streets
Building and Loan Association
Pearl
Burns
Beaver Dam
Burglary. Convoy man jailed for theft
Jacob Hoelle's Convoy store was burglarized on Monday. A tramp, named Alfred Rumer of Coatsville PA, was arrested with stolen coats and a pistol, confessed to burglary, and received a three year penitentiary sentence after pleading guilty at arraignment. He claimed two accomplices fled with the tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hoelle
Redrup
Gilliland
McCracken
Alfred Rumer
Coatsville
Milan
Ill
Information to Parties Going West Agent Announces Through Rate Tickets
Information to Parties Going West. Any parties going West can get through tickets at this station by giving a few days notice and they will receive all the advantage of through rate same as if they got their tickets at Fort Wayne or Chicago. For particulars call at the Depot. Joan VAN LIEW, Agent.
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Fort Wayne
Chicago
Joan van Liew
Hats and Bonnets at L. A. Smith's in town
L. A. Smith's advertises a wide stock of hats and bonnets with the latest styles, inviting customers to shop at the shop renowned for quality and variety in town.
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L. A. Smith’s
Dedication of New Methodist Church Near Middlepoint
The new Methodist Episcopal Church four miles north of Middlepoint on Dog Creek will be dedicated by Rev. C. W. Ketcham of Cincinnati on Sabbath September 23 1877. All are invited to attend. B. H. RowanpD, Pastor.
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New Methodist Episcopal Church
Middlepoint
Dog Creek
C. W. Ketcham
Cincinnati
B. H. Rowanpd
New Cassimeres and Flannels At Bonewitz Company
A brief ad notes new cassimeres and latest styles available at Bonewitz ScHumm Co with special offers on flannels jeans and lattenets.
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BonEwitz, Schumm & Co
Festival Offered by Van Wert Temperance Union
The Van Wert Temperance Union presents an old fashioned festival at the Opera house on Friday evening September 14. A general attendance is desired by order of committee.
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The
van Wert Temperance Union
Opera House
Bulletin
J. Brodnix
South Washington Street
W. N. Longsworth
Boots and Shoes Sale at Wilkinson and Smith Stores
Advertising blurb notes Boots and Shoes priced down at Wilkinson's with mention of Germantown Yarn and Zephyrs at Z. A. Smith's claiming the largest stock in town. Prompt to buy boots and shoes for cash from CLARK, Richey & Co.
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Clark, Richey & Co
Germantown
Z. A. Smith’s
Robbery at Wapakoneta Ties Up County Treasurer
The Auglaize County Treasurer Tyler Myers was robbed near Wapakoneta on Wednesday night as he returned from a Catholic festival. He was gagged, dragged to an alley, then interrogated with fire under his feet to force disclosure of the county safe combination, from which about 43000 dollars were stolen. Myers, injured, remained in custody of the assailants till midnight before being taken to the courthouse. He was the outgoing treasurer delayed in turnover since September first.
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Wapakoneta
Myers
D. A. Clark
No. 1 Fire Company
John Rison
Messrs. H. Cahill
F. M. Shaffer
al. Brown
Main Street
Beiber
Local Items and Notices From Town
Personal news includes Bully Wert taking up farming and A L Teubner returning from New York. Tramp sheriff candidate Stith visits town. Emma and Ada Scott visit relatives in Toledo. J W Stockton back from Central Ohio. C Rupright confined by fever. Mrs J Ferguson travels east for health. Eli and Frank Kimmel depart for Kansas with wives for six weeks. Mima Scott resigns as Union Schools teacher and plans Wooster College. Dr Catlin seen drinking whiskey in Cleveland. Flour price drop announced at T S Gillion’s Flour and Feed Store.
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C. Rupright
Cleveland
Dr. Catlin
Celina to have a railroad and local notices
Local items report Celina will gain a railroad while church frescoing begins. The Compulsory Education Law is noted elsewhere. Officials meet in regular session as temperance events, elections, and street work unfold. lightning strikes on hay stacks and various local business moves are described.
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Presbyterian Church
Opera House
Eight Bands in Putnam County and Local News
Putnam County hosts eight brass bands while the St Marys to Findlay telegraph line nears completion. A Carey reunion unites the 49th and 101st Ohio Regiments on the 19th with other regional notes.
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Putnam County
St. Mary’s
Findlay
49Th
101St
Ohio
Carey
Wiltshire News Highlights Rail Push and Local Happenings
Our Wiltshire correspondent reports on ongoing Delphos railway talks and farmer support, a steam powered water mill upgrade with added smokestack height, local merchants traveling to Cincinnati for stock, and various town movements. Also notes illnesses, a dress-maker departure, a move to Monroeville, Illness in Dr Croninger, a two year old breaking an arm, and a church ordinance meeting set for the 16th inst.
Letters From the People of South Liberty Temperance Union
The August 25 regular meeting drew good attendance though speakers were absent. A youth challenged hearing both sides citing a book on manners. John Darnell of Van Wert urged family duties in temperance work and was praised. Mrs. S. C. Munger departed for Iowa, with locals bidding farewell at the Depot amid jokes and bouquets. Dr. Elson, dentist, operates over Burt's bank.
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Murphy
John Darnell
van Wert
West
S. C. Munger
Iowa
Oscaloosa
Notice to Timber Men to Sell Staves and Bolts
Announcement from H. Butter & Co. and A. Smith's offers cash for staves heading bolts and related timber pieces starting Monday September 10. Public workers instructed to bring materials to specified locations for sale.
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Same. H. Butter & Co
Revolving scraper touted as superior new steel blade design
Advertisement urges readers to inspect a new revolving scraper by A. B. McCurdy & Son praised for a single steel blade with no joints or fasteners. It also promotes Z A. Smith's for collars cuffs and ribbons.
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A. B. McCurdy & Son
Pseudo Wonders Of Diet In War Rumors Debunked
A column critiques sensational claims that Turkish and Russian soldiers live on limited foods like dates or tea. It explains soldiers need regular intake to replace bodily waste, notes tea as a soup mix with blood and milk, and argues scientific reasoning rejects miracle diets.
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New York Post
Midhat Pasha
Morning Journal
Louise Lateau
Michigan Central Railroad Raises Wages to Prevent Strikes
The Michigan Central Railroad revised its wages table to reward faithfulness, sobriety, and long service. The changes yield about a 6 percent average wage increase, reducing strike risk and promoting steady, skilled work across engineers.
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Boston Advertiser
Michigan Central Railroad
Valentine Baker as Turkish War Leader in Lom Valley
Valentine Baker, once a colonel in the British Army now among the Turkish Pashas, proves a dangerous commander for Russians. He trains Turkish forces in fortifications and field conduct, with Lom valley victories credited to his bold leadership. His railway experience and jail time fail to dull his fighting edge for glory.
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Valentine Baker
the Lom
Eastward trip to buy Fall hardware stock set for Sept
The firm announces plans to depart for the East on September 20 to purchase its fall hardware stock. It requests all debts by note or book account be paid before the departure to secure cash for new purchases.
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A. B. McCurdy & Son
Lucrative Position Offered by Large Financial Corporation
A major financial firm seeks a representative across New York Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois with cash assets over one million dollars. Liberal salaries offered to energetic, tactful individuals. Include age, salary expectations, past occupation and references to N. W. H. Lock box 1368 Cincinnati Ohio.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
N. W. H. Lock Box
Cincinnati
Boots and Shoes sale at Wilkinson and Sons
A large lot of home made boots heavy and fine hip and calf boots offered at lower prices than since the war at Wilkinson and Sons Sign of Blue Boot.
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Wilkinson & Son’s
Wheat Prices and Boots at Wilkinson's in Convoy Market
Advertises high cash wheat price at Convoy MILIs and a large selection of boots at Wilkinson's. Also features tree sale by Van Wert Nursery with 15c top stock and 5–10–15c classes, plus fruit stock and trade for wood. Medical ad for Dr. Marshall's Lung Syrup at 25c, sold by Pennell and Melsheimer. Clark, Richey & Co. advertises boots and goods at low cash prices.
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van Wert Nursery
We. Jacoss
McGavren & Son Notice on Settling Accounts
Notice states accounts must be settled by cash or note within sixty days. McGavren & Son. August 10, 1877.
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McGavren & Son
Boots and Shoes Sale Ad at Wilkeryson and Son
Readable notice promotes cheap boots and shoes at Wilkeryson and Son's. The ad emphasizes low prices and a limited selection available to shoppers.
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Wilkeryson & Son's
Convoy Items Mixed With Local News And Tragedy
Local notes report Harlo Richmond planning a hub factory to boost elm butt markets and town business. A tramp stole coats, vests, hats, tobacco, cigars, a revolver, and more. he was caught in Van Wert, tried, and sent to the penitentiary for three years. Charles Germann of Van Wert dies of consumption at 57. his life included farming, teaching, and public office service.
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Harlo Richmond
Harlo
J. Hoelle
van Wert
T. Redrup
David C. Rose
McMichael Weds Sowers At Parents Home
On the 26th alt at the bride’s parents residence the ceremony joined John W. McMichael and Mary Sowers both of Van Wert county with Rev. M. R. Geyer officiating.
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McMichael—Sowers
M. R. Geyer
John W. McMichael
Mary Sowers
van Wert County
Charles Germann Remembered For Virtue And Civic Duty
W. B. C. notes Charles Germann as affable and forgiving to friends and enemies alike. He valued democracy, condemned knavery and fanaticism, earned respect across parties, and left a legacy of honesty, financial exactness, and generous character. He has paid his debt to Nature and inspired his community.
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Oposite
Charles Germann
W. B.C
Commodity price list and market terms from Van Wert 1877
A dense price column from Van Wert lists per unit costs for staples and farm goods. It includes eggs, beeswax, beans, corn, flour, buckwheat, oats, pork, lard, salt, seeds, wheat, wool, and related household items with varied prices and units, reflecting grocery and farm market rates of the era.
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van Wert
BPOOT
Wiile, CO
Local Trustees Names in Latin Motto Ceremony
Readable fragments list Dr. C Emerson and A Conant along with A W Baker and J M C Marble among attendees at a college event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. C. Emerson, A. Conant, A. W. Baker
J.M.C. Marble
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Cc. Elson
van Wert, Ohio
J. W. Chambers
van Wert, Oo
Berkshire
Poland
China
Mr. U.S. Wie
Archer & Taylor
Wm. Kimmell
Wm. Cunningham
A. Smith
Noyes
Pat. Hay Forks
A.B. M’curdy & Son
East Main and
North Washington Sts
U. S. Gilliland
Boots
Shoes
Wilkinson’s
Auglaize County
Bonewitz, Schumme& CO
Bully Wert
Mr. A. L. Teubner
Stith
Emma and
Ada Scott
O. Rev
J. W. Stockton
Central
T. S. Gilliland
Celina
Garfield
A. Moebus
Hillerman & Hines, Stove and Tin Dealears
Convoy
George Washington
Marion County
W. C. Means
Paulding County
Paulding
Martin Detwiler
Wiltshire
Delphos Road
Jesse Zimmerman
J. D. Banta
Banta
Joshua M. Chilcote
H.C. Mills
Joseph Keepple
State Street
Mr. Wolf
Monroeville
Ind
Dr. Croninger
G. H. Keopple
Delphos
Venedocia
George
John Feaster
David Counsellor
George Miller
Edward Hullinger
Allen County
the Times
Union Township
Bronson
George Copeland
Norma Hullinger
Church of God
Mr. Withroe
Perry County
Mr. W
South Liberty Christian Temperance Union
Dr. Elson
Burt
7. A. Smith’s
Z A. Smith’s
Z A.smith’s
Clark, RicuEy & Co
W. W. Hillerman
Charley Hines
Hillerman & Hines
Hook
W. W. Morse
Niagara Falls
Tully
W.H. Zimmerman
Queensware
Billy
W. Stroup
Ada
H. G. Trentman
C. C. Marshall
D. Pettit
R. E. Baxter
R. E. Baxter & Bro
Bob
J. Craig
R. L. Zimmerman
Frances Hughes
Wawaka, Ind
James Pettit
C. C. Fisher
S. E. Wyandt
Henry Nunnemaker
Shaker
Iain
Sargent
Henry
Elizabeth Germann
Hessen Hamburg
Bavaria
Germany
Bingen
Rhine
America
Holmes County
Harrison Township
Elizabeth Smith
William
Louis
Elizabeth
Mary K. Boehm
Wiltshire Township
van Wert County Bank
People’s Mills Company
Philip Profit
Germann
Crawford and
Cherry Streets
Feigert and
Conant
God
G. G. Gruber
German
van Wert Markets
Swineford’s Corner
First National Bank
Swineford
W.A. Buckingham
A. B. McCurdy
G. L. Marble
MO. A. Conn
Soeney Ae
J.clark & Son’s
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