Pleasant Township Voting Place and Local News
Pleasant township votes in a vacant store west of the creek near Hartzog's grocery. John S. Shockey and family depart for Whatcom county Washington Territory to pursue carpentry, about 3200 miles and a week’s travel. Chas Evick loses a hand in a factory accident. doctors treat the injury and he is improving. A crowd welcomes the new Perniture furniture factory. three stories high with machinery, cabinet room, and finishing floor. shipments expected before month’s end. A legal suit seeks return of $1,500 from Baker Gleason and Simon for starting a foundry project, amid disappointment over the town’s broken promises. Hardware store Jones & Tudor advertises sash and doors with a carload just received.
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Washington Territory
John
Shockey
Whatcom County
Perniture Factory
Cavett
Salt Agaiest Baker & Co
J. E. Baker
A.B. Gleason
Geo. Simon
Ashtabula County
Common Pleas
Baker & Co
G. M. Baltzgaber
Jones & Tudor
All Fools' Day and a bold ad for low prices
All Fools' Day notes the long tradition of April fools from Noah to the present and then shifts to a bold sales pitch. The ad promises clear pricing with no misrepresentation and highlights the best pants and suits at listed prices, claiming the best $10 suit and $5 suit in the market.
Democrats Gather At City Hall Nominate Street Commissioner
A large Democratic crowd met at City Hall to nominate a street commissioner ticket for next Monday. Judge B. J. Brotherton was elected chairman and W. W. Wilson secretary. Jerry Brittsan led the first ward ticket by a nine vote margin over A. N. Grandstaff. Grandstaff thanked Van Wert Democrats and pledged support for Brittsan. Ward caucuses selected local officials and delegates with names including C. N. Scheidt, S. Buttefield, and J. J. Kear among others. Adjournment followed after routine nominations and district delegates were named.
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B. J. Brotherton
W. W. Wilson
Jerry Brittsan
A. N. Grandstaff
Brittsan
Grandstaff
Democrate
van Wert
Bic
Britteau
W. T. Hughes
A. L. Sweet
F. L. Dustman
T. C. Wilkinson
Will Alexander
John Tanquary
L. H. Wine
Geo. W. Cary
Johnson
Crate Putnam
D.C. Farmer
Thomas Redrap
D. M. Griffith
Alex. M. Temple
H ¥. Olney
Elmer McArthur a Convoy Burnings Suspect Described
A long report recounts the Cullen building fire in Convoy last November blamed on George Elmer. It covers his arrest, jail escape attempt, trial conduct, and rumors of a prior term in a different prison under the name George Elmer McArthur. A Chicago business contact confirms Elmer’s identity and past forgery sentence in Michigan.
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Cullen
George Elmer
Come Biate
Sheriff Shumaker
BR. D. Wheaton
Chicago
Elmer
Columbus
Shumaker
Mr. Wheaton
Michigan Penitentiary
George Elmer McArthur
A. P. Shumaker
van Wert
Charlotte
Michigan
Jackson
Mich
R. D. Wheaton
Van Wert Republicans Nominate Street Commissioner Candidate
At a rain soaked borough convention Republicans chose Johnson over Tanquary and Putnam for street commissioner after multiple ballots. The crowd left in disgust, fearing a Democratic outcome, while others stayed to fill council and central committee posts. Also reported: former Van Wert resident W H Sherman praised for county service in Neosho and Gen A Jacobs to depart for Europe for several months.
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Johnson
Tanquary
Putnam D
Van Wert notices and local appointments parade
Local items report J W White moving to Middle Point to start a music business. Auction sale set for Van Wert House next Tuesday. New night watchman hired at a furniture factory. Balyeat buys Longsworth interest in Main and Shannon grocery. Darnell moves law office across from Dr Krout. Allyn and Beers announce a wedding for Tuesday evening at 6 30 at the bride's home.
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Hiestand
J. W. White
Middlepoint
van Wert
John Handlen
Stephen Balyeat
J. F. Longsworth
Main
Shannon
John Darnell
Dr Krout
Walter
Allyn
Cleveland
Kate Beers
South
Washington Street
W. A. MecPeek
Comer Seeks Wagon Load Buyers For Bargain Tobacco
A smoky sale pitch promises gold like profits from tobacco deals. Comer touts Fine Cut tobacco at 25 cents a pound, claims superior quality vs 35 cent prices, and offers four packs plus a pipe for 20 cents. He warns coroner will sit on dead customers and urges town buyers to trade at his store for more value.
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Comer
The Tobacco Man and a Parlor Visit
Old Gentleman questions Kittie about a visitor in the parlor and notes her admiration for fine shoes. She mentions Hathaway Soule Harringtons and Wilkinson’s stylish footwear for men and the possibility of a purchase, while her father dismisses the indulgence and urges simpler shoes.
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Kittie
Wilkinson's
Hathaway, Soule & Harrington
Augustus
Wilkinson
Wilkinson’s
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Plastico
Leasant Township
Piace
Pleasant Township
Hartzog’s Grocery
Gleasons
Chas Evick
Razor
Merchant Tailors
Jerry Grittion Com
Ogre Sergen Friesner
McArthur
W. G. Edwards
Geo. L. Koch
Ohio City
Missouri Medical College
St. Louis
Koch
Tue Tors
Mr. Koch
R. Allingham
Jesse Longsworth
A. J. Bope
M. B. Evers, Jr
C. F. Manship
John Leeson
Harry Redrup
Sam Miller
C. D. Swartout
H. C. Glenn
Hird Ward
Ed. Stitz
O. A. Balyeat
Fred Bijiman
W. H. Pennell
Fourth Ward
Sam Shaffer
Marion Shaffer
A. B. Roby
Jake Froneheld
George Watson
Neosho
W. H. Sherman
A. J. Sherman
Mr. Sherman
W. H. Clyma
Sherman
Europe
Gen. A. Jacobs
New York
Germany
H. C. McGavren
G. W. McGavren
F. C. Arnold
Dayton
Marvin Woodruff
L. Meredith
Cincinnati
W. C. Lawrence
Kohn
Buffalo
James A. Grant
Caleb Hill
Prospect
Jose Klotz
Auburn
Ind
W. F. Hire
Detroit
H. C. Cheeaman
Scott
J. H. Koch
Ella Smith
Monnett Hall
Delaware
Ohio
Belle Uarich
Rockford
Ss. B. Austin
C. A. Snow & Co
Washington, D.C
Hoaglin Township
E. W. Martz
J. H. Newman
Hire
W. F. Hie
Page
John C. Smith
Joan C. Smita
P. O
Toledo Bee
Elliott
Elliott- Osborn
Patsy Elliott
Gov
Campbell
Patsy
Intermediate Penitentiary
Foraker
Elliotts
Laweead
ROYAL
van Wert Markets
C. E. Wilkinson
the Boot and Shoe Man
P. Bill Eco
Meredith
Orbit
He B. Lk. Merediss
Wilshire, O
Tully Cp
van Wert Co
L. J. Germann & CO
Hotel Marsh
KRAUS
Princess and Red Jacket
Lucas
J.H. Kaur
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