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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1891
Page
3
News from Willshire reports Republicans blocked a Democratic judge and clerk from the election board last Monday, a potential legal violation risking voiding the vote. In West Tully residents circulate a petition to create a new precinct to ease northwest voters’ ten mile return trips.
The marriage of Miss Kate Beers to Walter Allyn of Cleveland took place Tuesday evening at the Beers home on South Washington street. Rev. J. H. Fitzwater officiated. The couple and guests enjoyed a reception with flowers and elegant refreshments before departing for Cleveland for their future home. A long guest list included Mrs. A. L. Teubner and Misses Belle Teubner Dora Thomas Kate Teubner Phena McIntosh and many others.
The town held a local election Monday with Democrat gains noted in several townships and wards. Republican candidate Redi Bes won street commissioner by 56 votes amid a split council hopefuls and broad Democratic victories in Washington, Ridge, Willshire, and Union townships.
Market notes list prices for bacon and ducks per pound, groceries and produce with per barrel rates, potatoes per bag, apples per bushel, and other items. Reflects local price quotes from Van Wert markets. Negative space and OCR fragments indicate a brief price listing for agricultural and grocery goods.
An advertising pitch urges readers to buy tobacco from Comer, promising large savings and profit from 50 cent plugs sold at 25c, two tons of tobacco, and various price breaks on plugs and pouches. It touts samples and trade deals to entice customers to switch suppliers.
The Boot and Shoe Man C. E. Wilkinson touts Hathaway Soule and Harrington shoes as perfectly fitting from first wear, with flawless stock and strict quality control. He argues true fit preserves shape and durability, while prices are reasonable though not the cheapest in America.
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