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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1899
Page
2
The Van Wert Times reports that Jenock Paores introduces an ordinance to increase the number of arc lamps in the city. The proposal aims to improve street lighting and public safety, with council discussion expected this week.
The Van Wert County Assessors held a Monday meeting at the Court House to discuss the electric light and power contract, fire department charges, and new ordinances. Officials debated rate terms, booth placements, and election logistics while noting bids, refunds, and upcoming actions.
The county commissioners met at the Court House on Monday and set livestock and goods rates for the fair including Thoroughbred horses cattle and bulls with detailed per head per pound prices. A fire at the fairgrounds damaged horse sheds and several stalls while the fire department responded. Local notices mention parade of exhibitors and community plans for a May fair.
An advertisement touts a “Dr David Kennedy’s Corporation” remedy said to cure kidney and liver ailments including bladder rheumatism and dropsy. It promises 1 000 000 free samples and then urges purchase of large bottles at $50 to $100, claiming permanent results and appeals to those with alcohol-related health issues.
The village of Van Wert Ohio invites bids for two series of improvement bonds totaling $64,000 with denominations of $1,000 each, due in 2 to 3 years. Bids must be delivered by May 1 with checks for the cashier and earnest money, and the town reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
An April Thurles gathering in the Second Special district ended a notably successful term at Germann School. The crowded house praised teacher A P Stnekey for guiding progress over the year, with morning work, afternoon declamations, songs, and dialogues. Visitors noted education’s broad value and the dedication of scholars and parents.
A sprawling mixed local page recounts varied items from Ada and Van Wert including a rifle of community actions. Highlights mention Moriit winning a medal at a shoot with 28 birds, fires from torn lace curtains, new managers and assistants, court filings for divorce, ditch commissions, railroad disputes, and political sparring over Republican leadership and mayoral nomination.
An advertisement touts Morrows Kilne tablets as a kidney remedy for backache sleeplessness and urinary troubles. It describes a father and a baby’s relief after trying the tablets and lists drugstores and a prescription book by John Marrow & Co Cheniale Spring held Obia as sources.
Public notice of a contract action for paving with brick or stone and curbing at Van Wert Village Ohio. It describes bid requirements, safety, and performance bonds, with bids due and under the jurisdiction of the Village Clerk.
Purporting to probate matters, notice details a sale related to estate actions. Jurisdiction appears to be Ohio with May dates and references to heirs, assets, and auction terms. The fragmented text mentions claims, bidders, and sale conditions to settle debts and distribute property.
Fragmented ad claims Dr Miles Nervine cures colds and headache, touts nervous energy restoration, urges readers to request free trial samples. Mentions Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and pain relief claims, with patient testimonials and location clues including Chicago and Kokomo style references.
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