Republicans of Fifth Ohio District hold Lima delegate convention
The Republican delegates meet in Lima on Thursday September 30 1890 at 10 a m to nominate a congressional candidate. Representation bases include one delegate per 100 votes and one for every 50 votes over 50 for J B Foraker as governor in 1889. The Times attacked the Democratic ring and defended the fee system as it covers county officials and auditors. The piece criticizes the Times and notes speeches by Daniel J. Ryan and E W Poe while asserting Mason McKinley supporters expect his reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Lima
Court House
Congress
J. B. Foroker
AN Wert
Tully
Harrison Township
Wiltshire
Union Township
Pleasant
Idanid
Hoaglin
York Township
Jackson Township
Washington Township
Jennings
L. A. Harvey
van Wert County
The Times Attacks Brigham Visit Claims
The Times skews coverage to cast Brigham’s coming visit as a political ploy while farmers in the county invited him. The piece criticizes Governor Campbell as reform minded in name only, notes his Columbus residence and salary, and denounces his neglect of duties. It also highlights T E Cromley as Pickaway county’s current state representative and accuses him of voting for the Ryan bill against the American Sabbath.
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the Times
Brigham
Times
Campbell
Columbus
New York
Ohio
Wall Street
T. E. Cromley
Pickaway County
Cincinnati
Ryan
Cromley
Reformers Select Record Holder Amid Stinging Critique
The piece accuses Recorder Baird of incompetence and fabricating a sworn auditor statement. It condemns his renomination by the reform party noting the candidate’s pledge to donate a thousand dollars to a campaign corruption fund, amplifying calls for accountability.
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Baird
Party of
Reform
Republican County Convention Nominates Clean Ticket
The convention praised the slate of Republicans as trustworthy and capable and urged broad support. It highlighted a solid platform and pledged to publish candidate sketches and discuss the platform further next week.
Republican Convention to Nominate Thomas D Priddy in Lima
Van Wert county votes 33 in the Republican Congressional Convention. Thomas D Priddy of Van Wert is presented as the favored nominee, described as an honest well informed farmer with roots in the county. The county plans to cast all its votes for him in Lima next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsrart Wilt
Will
Lima
van Wert County
Thomas D. Priddy
No Work No Pay in Congress Says Voters Demand Action
The author denounces lawmakers for missing votes while still collecting salaries. Quorum failures hinder legislation as representatives travel widely to mend political fences. The piece argues salary should be tied to attendance, urging a “no work no pay” rule for both House and Senate.
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Congress
Washington
House
Senate
Surveyor McCoy Bill Dispute Over Wilshire Pike Charges
The Times reports a controversy over McCoy’s bill for Wilshire pike work. Pike Commissioner Buchanan asserts a clerical error led Kreider to be listed, McCoy charged four dollars per day though five were allowed, debunking the claim of overcharging and criticizing Democratic principles.
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the Times
McCoy
Frank Edson
Wilshire Pike
Tuos
M. Tuorps
Buchanan
Pike
The
Times
Edson
Mr. McCoy
Kreider
S. BucHannan
Ohio voters urged to back Republican state ticket reforms
A historical column urges Ohio voters to elect a Republican state ticket citing gerrymandering GOP leadership in Congress and Foster's Northern Ohio effort. It condemns Democratic officials for alleged taxpayer costs and urges turnout from Franklin County and Van Wert County to curb perceived incompetence and safeguard good government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Congress
Reed
McKinley
Foster
Franklin
van Wert
Anti Lottery Law Promoted by Caldwell Gains Early Effects
Representative Caldwell of Cincinnati praises the anti lottery law as one of Congress best acts its early impact shows a decrease in the money order business and indicates strong enforcement in its initial period through its intended effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Caldwell
Cincinnati
Louisiana Lottery Faces Legal Crackdown Across the Postal System
The article notes federal law allows the post to withhold publications carrying lottery ads and cites enforcement against numerous papers starting with a Washington publication. It claims lottery operators use express offices to send letters and payments, a tactic seen as evasion. The piece argues the law will curb the lottery and praises government action against the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Washington
Van Wert County Voters Condemn Money Power in Elections
A prominent Van Wert county farmer argues candidates must oppose using money to influence voters. He condemns vote buying, calls for halting the practice, and supports prosecuting offenders regardless of party while noting legitimate campaign expenses exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
That Terrible Cough Warning and Remedy Promise
Morning cough with hurried breathing, phlegm, chest tightness, rapid pulse, evening chills or night sweats signal consumption. Dr Acker's English Cough Remedy is claimed to cure these symptoms and is offered with a positive guarantee by J W Evans and Son.
The First Symptoms of Death From Poisoned Blood
The notice proclaims early signs of poisoned blood and urges purification to avoid death. It promotes Dr Acker's English Blood Elixir as a guaranteed remedy for scrofulous or syphilitic poisons sold by J W Evans & Son.
Advertised Letters at Van Wert Post Office
List of letters remaining at the Van Wert Ohio post office for the week ending September 25 1890. Names include Charles Carpenter Mise M Clemons Geo Crafton Mrs J P Finlan Wm B Grove Rev I M Howser Mary Henson Mrs Harriet Hakes Mrs Lizzie Jones H Leigh Nora Miller R A Oakley E H Pomroy Nellie Scott. Callers please say advertised and give the date. A T Daur P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
Ohio
Charles Carpenter
Mise M. Clemons
Geo. Crafton
J. P. Finlan
Wm. B. Grove
I. M. Howser
Mary Henson
Harriet Hakes
Lizzie Jones
H. Leigh
Nora Miller
R. A. Oakley
E. H. Pomroy
Nellie Scott
Piles Remedy Sold by Hines & Son
A sales notice advertises Loose's Red lover Pile Remedy described as a positive specific for all forms of piles including blind bleeding itching ulcerated and protruding types. Price is 50 cents and it is available from Hines and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines & Son
Rheumatic Syrup Promises Cure For Rheumatism
Advertised claim that rheumatism can be permanently cured using Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup along with Rheumatic and Liver Pills and Rheumatic Plasters. The product is said to cleanse the blood and promote kidney and liver health and is sold by Hines & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbard
Hines & Son
Our Very Best People Endorse Acker Remedy Claim
An advertisement touts Dr Acker's English Remedy as superior for throat and lung issues. It promises immediate relief for whooping cough and croup, offers a free sample bottle, and guarantees satisfaction with a positive guarantee from J W Evans & Son.
A Fortunate Woman Improves After Heart Cure
Mrs. Mary L. Baker of Ovid Michigan suffered heart disease for years with breathlessness pain and faint spells. After two bottles of Dr Miles New Heart Cure she reports marked improvement of health and vision. Gackenheimer the druggist endorses it and guarantees results. Dr Miles work on Heart Disease offers testimonials free.
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Mary L. Baker
Ovid
Mich
Dr. Miles
Gackenheimer
Miles
Democrats Endorse Local Ticket In Quiet County Convention
The Democratic county convention met with few crowds to nominate a full slate led by L. A. Harvey for auditor and B. J. Brotherton for probate judge. Ford Layton addressed the gathering amid hints of party rings and lingering discontent over nominations and future voting.
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Harrison
A. J. Freek
Union
R . Davidson
Liberty
Louis Eckhart
Hoaglin
A. J. Burkett
Jackson
J. H. Good
Washington
Samuel Harsch
Pleasant
J. N. Distler
Scott
Delphos
Ward
H. J. Moning
Jacob Kuhn
Jennings
J. N. Kennedy
Yar Ridge
W. ©. Lindsay
Wiltshire
East
Mortingersy West
J. F. Shaffacer
Middlepoint
G. O. Wilson
van Wert
W. N. Yost
F. H. Carper
B. Dixon
J. G. Rapright
Venedocia
Joseph Miller
Henry Germann
Tully
T. J. Edwards
C. Appleman
C. Hoffman
Sim Baker
Jas. Morris
W. F. Wamhoff
Lane C. R. Hughe
Baward
H. Weible
Geo
John Hostetter
N. W. Rowland
J. W. Grandstaff
F. P. Edson
H. G. Richie
J. W. Allen
Jacob Miller
Heistand
Court House
Committee On Permanent Organization
G. M. Saltzgaber
W. O. Miller
S.S. Buttsfield
Gale
Campbell
Cal Brice
United States Senate
Ford Layton
Congress
Horace Richie
L. A. Harvey
Harvey
Peter Geising
B. J. Brotherton
Henry Weible
Jesse Baird
Christ Hoffman
Freck
A. J. Stewart
Mother's Friend Endorsed by Greenville Ladies
A local note cites that several Greenville Alabama customers have used Mother's Friend and would not be without it despite cost. The ad invites readers to write Bradfield Reg. Co. Atlanta for particulars, with Hines & Son as distributors.
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R. A. Payne
Drauggist
Greenville
Ala
Bradfield Reg. Co
Atlanta
Hines & Son
Farmers Pic Nic On Fair Grounds Draws Large County Turnout
Extensive preparations are under way for a Saturday picnic at the fair grounds. Granges Alliances and Patrons of Industry will attend in delegations. Prominent state speakers and good music are planned. Weather looks favorable promising the largest farmer turnout yet. It is a social gathering with no political aims.
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Pic Nic
Texas Lady Credits Bradfield's Regulator Cure
A Texas woman lauds Bradfield's Female Regulator as the only remedy that relieved her longstanding illness after trying many physicians and remedies. she directs readers to The Bradfield's Reg. Co. of Atlanta, Ga. for details, noting sales by Hines & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Bradfield
Bradfield’s Reg. Co
Atlanta
Hines & Son
Death of John T. Wilson on Jennings Road
John T. Wilson died Friday at his Jennings Road home after months with a stomach cancer tumor. A respected citizen and upright man, he served in the 66th O. V. V. I., a noted regiment from the state, and was praised as a fine soldier who has entered rest as a reward for his deeds.
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John T. Wilson
Jennings Road
Mr. Wilson
66Th
Fire damages Forrest cennery after suspected theft
An alarm at 3 AM sent firefighters to the west side where Mr Forrest s cennery burned. The building was nearly ruined and around 200 chickens may have died or been removed. The chicken house door was found open after the owner closed it. Authorities suspect the chickens were stolen and the building set ablaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest
Notable Letter Praises Dr Miles Restorative Nervine
W A Thomas of Columbus Wisconsin recounts his wife’s 16 month struggle with head stomach and nervous prostration. He cites failed treatments from multiple doctors in New York Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati and Buffalo but credits one bottle of Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with dramatic relief. He suggests asking at Ohio drug stores for a free trial bottle and the Doctor Miles book on nerves and heart.
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W. A. Thomas
Columbus
Wis
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Dr. Miles
Ohio Drug Store
Miles
Seed Wheat Velvet Chaff for Sale
A. R. Srroruen offers Velvet Chaff Wheat in several bushels. Ideal for low ground and hard winters. Phone or inquire for availability and pricing. Date noted Sept. 12-2-w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Srroruen
Presbyterian mission societies meet Saturday at 3
The Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of the Presbyterian church schedule a meeting Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Attendees plan activities and discussion of church missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of
The
Presbyterian Church
Golden Links Meet With Mrs Zook This Saturday
The Golden Links will meet with Mrs J S Zook on Saturday afternoon September 25. All members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Links
Mra. J. S. Zook
Van Wert Lodge Plans Special Meeting Friday
Van Wert Lodge No. 218 F and A M announces a special meeting on Friday evening the 25th inst. A good attendance is desired. H. V. Ouney W M.
M. L A Alliance Meeting and Convoy W C T A Event
Alli members of the M L A are asked to meet at Miss Della Wilkins home on Friday Sept 26 at 7 30 o clock. Members with books should return them. The W C T A of Convoy C holds a Temperance Mass on Oct 5 1890 with morning session at M E Church 10 30 a m subject Sabbath Observance and an evening session at the Lutheran Church 7 p m with Prof E D Brothers lecturing on Hygiene. Public is invited. Mrs R L Crooks Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alli
Della Wilkins
Convoy C
M. E
E. DD. Brothers
R. L. Crooks
Ohio district labor congress invites farmer groups to meet
A 5th Congressional district conference of Union Labor and Greenback Committeemen in Lima Ohio calls Farmers Mutual Benefit Association Patrons of Husbandry Farmers Alliance Patrons of Industry Trades Union Knights of Labor and other groups to send two delegates each with credentials to nominate a Congress candidate on the St Louis platform The assembly will be in Lima at 10 o clock Saturday Oct 4 urging farmers to shed party prejudice and unite for progress James Phalen chairman directs the effort.
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Union Labor and Greenback
Ohio
Farmers Mutual Benefit Association
Patrons of Husbandry
Farmers’ Alliance
Patrons of Industry
Trades Union
Knights of Labor
St. Louis
Lima
James Phalen
English Spavin Liniment Promises Quick Horse Cure
Advertisement notes English Spavin liniment removes lumps blemishes from horses and lists conditions cured. Claims save 50 by using one bottle and warrants it the most wonderful blemish cure. Sold by Hines Son druggist in Van Wert on December 6 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines & Son
van Wert
A Card From Mr Glenn Editor of the Daily Bulletin
Mr Glenn argues that a general assembly act to subsidize manufacturing by citizen vote is impracticable due to the state constitution. He believes only voluntary liberal contributions can fairly fund factories, trusting future public and private gains. He warns against other funding methods as impracticable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daity Bulletin
General Assembly
H.C. Guenn
Red Clover Pills Sold by Hines & Son
Loose's Red Clover Pills cure Sick Head ache Dispepsia Indigestion and Constipation. Price 250 per box or 5 boxes for 1. For sale by Hines and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines & Son
Testimony to ChamBerlain's Cough Remedy by Des Moines broker
Capt. W. A. Abbott of Des Moines respected broker firm Percival and Hatton testifies to the good qualities of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy. He has used it in his family for eight years and says it has no equal for colds or croup. 50 cent bottles for sale by J. W. Evans & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Abbott
Messrs
Percival and
Hatton
Real Estate and Insurace Brokers
Des Moines
Chamberlain
J. W. Evans & Son
B. F. Thompson
Iowa
Caste Strictness in Southern India Described by Spec tator
The article depicts the caste system with Pullahs and Caanekars at the bottom. Caanekars are barred from towns and must place money ahead of purchases at a distance, while higher caste Brahmins are afforded deference as people part for them.
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India
Col. Drury
Reading and Crossing the Legs Behavior at Public Meetings
The observation notes men cross their legs to relax while listening or being entertained at public meetings. A reader tends to lie down when reading a book, and keeps legs crossed when waiting for breakfast, then straightens legs to focus on daily duties. The remarks attribute comfort, recreation, and habit to posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Thank You For Gratitude And Its Social Value
In a Lewiston Journal reflection, ingratitude tests both parents and God, noting that a timely thank you even in slang is better than silence. The piece laments people who miss returning thanks after a good turn and suggests effort to acknowledge kindness.
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Lewiston Journal
The Wish Learned to Walk
Henrik Oshl of Aalesund Norway tested Darwin like limits by keeping a herring in a tub of sea water then on land. The fish learned to breathe air and move with its owner, becoming a city companion until it fell through a bridge crack and drowned in the harbor.
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Henrik Oshl
Aalesund
Norway
Darwin
Henrik
Seventeen Erie veterans of Port Jervis lodge long service
Seventeen members of the Port Jervis Lodge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers have 25 to 35 years of service on the Erie railroad. The oldest start dates are Jan 1, 1855 for H. J. Carlough and A. Ronk, with Benjamin Hoffner's career dating to 1848. Hoffner remains active at 70, in his 38th year as engineer running Port Jervis to Otisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Erie Railroad
H. J. Carlough
A. Ronk
Benjamin Hoffner
Mr. Hoffner
Otisville
H. L. Carlough
Charles Frayer
Albert Johnson
David Henderson
William Dooley
Edward Kent
G. H. Cooper
Samuel 8. Walker
David Wilson
J. H. Cookson
A. H. Goodale
E. H. Cox
A. P. Brady
G. H. Johnson
John Ackerman
Middletown
N. Y
Cor
New York Times
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Ham,Wert Bulletin
John A. Arnold & CO
Weekly
Cincinnati Weekly Gazette
South Washington ST
Daniel J. Ryan
Thaddeus A. Minshall
Board of Public Works
Frank J. McCulloch
Horace A. Reeve
State Central Committee
Dist
Nicodemus
Paulding County
E. W. Poe
Mason McKinley
Penn
Major McKinley
Democratic Party
Priddy
van Wert Markets
Gilliland
Democracy
S. S. Buttsfield
G. W. Banter
Liberty Township
Pleasant Township
Banter
John Feigert
H. C
Beatty
Hiram High
Daniel Kline
G. W. Harvey
Isreal Stont
John W. Wellman
Geo. P. Kile
Hangward
Aaron Fisher
K. J. Smith
Friese Carr
York
Ridge
F. H
Willbhire
McCoy Agler
West
G. L. Bobilya
HL Corbet
Istward
Buttefield
Harry Dittenhaver
Jas. Fostnaught
Wm. Fronefield
Venedogia
Chas. Miller
Layton
Montgomery
Frank P. Edson
Destiny
Frank
Kohn
Stewart
Andrew Jackson
Doodle
Jennings Prairie Ditch
North Creek
Harmony
Pic-nic
Golden Linke
E. A. Thorp
Wototel Dey
Y van Wert
Marsh
A. W. Brinkerhoffs
Marcus
Orp
Erhoff & Thorp, McVither’ S Building
Mr. Glenn
Ball
Bulletin Office
Ohio State University
New York Ledger
Erie
I. M. Atwell
R. L. Gipe
Pixon
ER & Medical CO
P. O
Slocum
M. C
Dr. Acker
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