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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1891
Page
2
Editorial extracts attack Republican tariffs and Greenback rhetoric, noting wheat exports lagging 1890 figures by 11 million dollars and criticizing McKinley tariff logic. Comments on Harrison reception in the West, Blaine reciprocity, and congressional funding influence on Tariff campaigns.
Local report from Toledo details the collapse of two celluloid manufacturing firms Ample quotes from owners cite the McKinley tariff as the cause. Prices rose from $1 to $1.96 per sheet while foreign suppliers shifted to Canada. Executives vow to quit and some move operations to Chicago.
Albert McGowen moves to town soon while W H Corbet visits for farming. Numerous residents make trips to nearby towns, buy horses, or obtain goods. An entertainment at Euterpean Hall and a grand ball at 8 Hines in Glenmore are noted plus a new baby brings joy to Mr. and Mrs. Bulgenbauer.
F Koch makes a quick trip to Jackson township as the town seeks tile work for streets and a butter and cheese factory. Plans include a flouring mill and better depot. calls for firmer hitching racks and a larger fire department. Uncle Peter Koogle dies after a long life in the county. Mrs. Bmalley seeks eye treatment in Findlay.
Notices call for sealed bids by the Union Township Board of Education for building a brick schoolhouse in Subdistrict No. 4 Van Wert County Ohio. Proposals due May 16 1891 with plans on file. Sheriff sale notices list real estate in Van Wert County with dates and appraisals. Public auctions include Delphos goods and chattels with listed items and terms. A land vacation notice by Martin Lintemoot seeks to vacate lots in McKee Liberty Township and file for record changes.
A Victorian sale notice lists 2,5, and 6 year old Clydesdale stallions Bobs the Boy Clifton Lad and Highland King, plus Hay Knowes and Lord Beaconsfield Cleveland Bay stallions with stud fees from 15 to 20 dollars. It notes the horses will stand at the Miller Stud Barn until November 1 and warns mares must be kept in good hands to insure foals. GUNSETT MUNTZINGER & BRO. STEWART BILDERBACK, Keeper.
A local clothing store invites buyers to shop for spring suits at its outlet promising a large selection, best goods and trimmings, available sizes, 10 to 25 percent savings, single low price, and money-back guarantee if not as represented. It highlights hats, trunks, neckwear, working goods, and made to order suits in the latest fashion.
Court orders sale of Lot 81x128 in Delphos Village Van Wert County on May 25 1891 between 1 and 2 PM at the courthouse door. Cash payment required. Also includes executor and administrator accounts and notices of sale for desperate claims from the probate office. Describes multiple final accounts and auctions led by administrators in Van Wert County Ohio.
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