Worn carpets and bargains lure shoppers in spring sale
Local ads invite customers to inspect a vast carpet department the largest in the state with brands from Brussels to rag carpets. An excursion by the Mackinaw Co to oil regions is advertised, along with cheap plow shoes and a range of groceries and real estate notes. Also listed are officials elected, oil refiners planned in Lima, humane society activities, and restaurant ad copy.
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Mackinaw
Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw Co
Lima
Findlay
Douglas
Ohio State Humane Society
van Wert
H. C. Glenn
Geo. North
Lima Water Works
Co. B. McConany
Lake Mercer
Celina Reservoir
Fatal Knife Attack Near Latty Details Emergence of Suspect
A man named W Haley fatally wounded Matt Crosby with a large cutting knife in a Saturday incident near Latty, and Crosby died Monday from hemorrhage and lung injury. Haley fled but was captured with help from James and William Davis, later delivered to Sheriff Parr. Haley wrote a jail letter to his wife begging forgiveness and recounting danger. Cites local notices, postmaster appointment for Van Wert, clergy moves, and community events.
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W. Haley
Matt Crosby
Haley
James Davis
Convoy
van Wert Co
Davises
Crosby
Law
Layman
Wm. Layman
Jas. Davis
Daniel Layman
Blue Creek Township
Paulding
Parr
Rosey
Elxie D
Eizie
Rosey Haley
Hedges
Van Wert area mentions gas oil wells oil finds drift
The clipping notes several Van Wert items including a gas or oil well drilling contract at Celina, Findlay gas value estimates, a combined marshal and street commissioner's office, and local road and building updates. It references area personalities and shops, wallpaper sales, and local entertainment with Reineke’s orchestra. It mentions Arbor Day plans and spring weather, plus several transport and street improvements and a Lima petroleum output figure.
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Sassafras
Delphos Herald
Sweet Seventeen
West Shore
Bion L. Meredith
Washington St
van Wert
New York
London
Local notices and events mingle with ads in Van Wert column
Mrs G W Sidle visits relatives in Wapakoneta and Doig Purmort returns to streets. Decatur Indiana visitor to Mrs Geo W Beers. Geo York of Elgin Illinois visits cousin Mrs O J Comer. Union township thanks for aid during illness. John McKelvy of Dakota represents sister Mrs James Mellor administrating estate. H F Snow to Nebraska brick venture. plans to keep Ridge township property. Gilliland’s Opera House to seat new chairs and extend auditorium. McKim’s closing sale continues with ads next week. Spiritualists lease Temperance Hall for Easter services with noted speakers. Melville Sisters praised after performances at Gilliland’s. schedule includes Esmerelda Fanchon Fate. Van Wert dog cruelty incident reported. mermaid exhibit misleads as aquarium curiosity. Two farms for sale: 100 acres in Ridge, 80 acres in Washington. Properties feature two-story houses and farm buildings. inquiry via W H Corbet at Van Wert Treasurer’s office. March 5 tax notice.
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G. W. Sidle
Wapakoneta
Doig Purmort
Numbers
Decatur
Ind
Geo. W. Beers
Geo. York
Elgin
O. J. Comer
J. H. Wilmore
Union Township
John McKelvy
Dakota
van Wert
James Mellor
H. F. Snow
Atkerson
Polk County
Neb
Snow
Ridge Township
Gilliland
McKim’s
Spiritualists
Ee Weetee
Temperance Hall
Melville Sisters
Esmerelda
Fanchon
Fate
van Wertera
Pittsburgh
Cruelty Society
Washington Township
W. H. Corbet
Ohio
DePuy House Auction and Local Notices 1886
Public sale of household goods at DePuy House with cash or nine month credit terms under $5.00. Auctioneers Frank A. Lapham and D. Moore. Also ads seeking hickory belts, logs, and saw logs with specifications. New Normal School opening May 4 1886 in Middlepoint. Jewelry shop promotions with low priced watches and clocks. Farmers Mutual Aid Association to hold annual election May 1 in Van Wert. Miscellaneous local notices on magnetism and spa services in Van Wert.
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DePuy House
Frank A. Lapham
D. Moore
the Oil Well Supply Company Limited
West Main St
Merepira
Farmers’ Mutual Aid Association of van Wert Co
van Wert
C. F. Germann
Lowell Ingrains Admitted by Everybody to Be Best
Ad copy noting Lowell Ingrains as best and inviting customers to choose from a larger stock than Fort Wayne stores. Claims exclusive access to higher priced Lowell Carpet Co. goods and over one hundred styles with emphasis on quality, style, and price differences.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Lowell Carpet Co
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No. 8 Union Block
Jas. Clark & Son’s
Wm. Wedge
W H. Andrew
C. B. McConany
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Weible
Jar
H. Andrews
Amos Lee
Fairy Township
J. Edwards
Jackson A. Kohn
Liberty
Ec York
J. H. Bevington
Ball Ridge
A. Poling
Pleasant ‘Oley
Deiphos
A. Alspach
Stamus
J. B. Parker
Chicago Edwards Co
Buckeye Piper
V. W. Co. Branch
the Humane Se
Clark & Son's
Brand
A. T. Pancake
Harrison Township
Jesse. Beng
A. Benlashington
Joseph Richey
Lnichard
John Wee Delphos
Bowers
Valor Township
4Rederick Har
Wilshire
Noah
BE Tassing
Washington
A. B. Gleason
Christian Palmer
M. C. Carpenter
Wai Y. D
Isaac No Samuel Deal
A. L. Teubner
Byard
An Wert
Eph Brodnix
van W Wert
van Charles Kiehl
Harrison Towmehin
Cyrus Little
van Werk
Goon Carex
Augustus Cesar
Tazares
Globe Restaurant
West Court Street
Gem
A. Jacobs’ Clothing Store
Fritz Trupp
Rder
Paulding Gazette
Iitson
Lula Bowers
Cae
Joeva Snow
Keith
Col
Cora Watson Barshal
J.goodwin
Ella E. Goodwin
Jacob Sterin
Enfield Fostnaught
Jas. Clark & Son's
Cleveland
John Shaw
U. S. Senate
Shaw
Conn & CO
Dr. Rutledge
Delaware
J. Francis‘ ‘Davies
Davies
America
F. P. Hill & Co
Presbyterian Church
Lutheran Mite
Helen Bonewitz
Presbyterian Ladies Social
John A. Conn
M. E. Mite Society
M. Boner
East Main Street
Union Scout
Robert Coate
Friends Church
Prodigal
Young Workers Society
Jas
Charis A’ & Son's
Citizens’ Natural Gas and Oil Co
Swartout
A. RB. Currier
Eclectic College of Cincinnati
Reineke
Ft. Wayne
Conn &O.S
Oregon
Western Territories
Notal Conn & Co.’S
Woodland Avenue
Reuben Foster
Crossman
J. H. Foster
the Times
Bulletin
Foster
Taz Times
Ottawa
Putnam Co
W. B. Jones
St. Marys
Porch
St. Marks English Lutheran Church
Delphos
York Township
Rupright & Bro
Anderson
Paulding County
General Assembly
Messrs
Garr
Youngstown
Canton
Warren
Tiffin
Mansfield
Akron
Elyria
Jas. Clark
Clark & Son’s
Findla
J. Francis Davies
Central
M. E
P. Hill & Co
Lance
Methodist Church
Vu. B. McConany
Zook & Wilson
City Hall
Queens
Carey
Depuy House Furniture
Strack & Angell
New Normal School
Middlepoint
W. F. Harrorp
A. BR. Currier
South
Lowell
Los Wolf & Co
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Druccists
California
L. Slade
L. F. Cackenheimer
the Flying Dutchman, JR
the Rend
Bouton & Lawrence
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