Massillon bound train parade and school board actions
A twenty seven car train carrying Russell & Co. engines and threshers was killed near Massillon Ohio on the way to Portland Oregon, decorated with banners. The Van Wert school board met and elected W L Scott president and M H Tuttle treasurer after a deadlock, then adjourned. The Lake Mercer dispute erupts in editorials. A gas price discount plan begins May first. A sharpers incident warns readers to beware of fraud when a Wiltshire farmer is duped into signing a note for repaired lightning rods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell & Co
Massillon
Portland
Oregon
W. L. Scott
C. F. Manship
M. H. Tuttle
J. P. Reed
Tuttle
van Wert Gas Light Company
Peter Harmon
Wiltshire
Bowman acquitted in Paulding murder trial after swift verdict
In Paulding common pleas court last week John Bowman was found not guilty of the murder of Wm Emmons. The four day trial featured eloquent defense by Holland and Lamb and prosecuting by W H Snook. The jury returned the verdict in six minutes amid cheers as Bowman, once jailed on $1000 bond, was embraced by supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulding
Saylor
W. H Snook
John Bowman
Washington Township
Bowman
Messrs
Holland & Lamb
W. H. Snook
John S. Snook
Holland
Hiestand's band opens the third ward park concert
A lively open air performance delighted evening crowds Tuesday as Hiestand's band played in the third ward park. Local events note B F Marshall of Delphos hired to supervise Electric Light works. Comer's advertising wagon drew attention with flags and signs. and a new housing boom reported with more homes under construction than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiestand
Third Ward
Electric Light Company
B. F., Marshall
Johnson
Davis Johnson
Hal Lynch
North Washington Street
C Grammar Grade
Centlivre
Pennsylvania Depot
Longsworth
Lima
Albert McGowen
Washington Township
Emma J. Duvall
Jackson Township
M. E. Parsonage
J. H. Fitzwater
Board of Education
A. J. Brown
Justice of the Peace At
Enterprise
Hue
Wiltshire
M. E. Church
Clarence Kohn
Laura Kohn
Emma Buchanan
Claudie Buchanton
Anna Patrick
Oscar Keopple
Harvey
Scordls
Crites
Allen County
Various Notables Visit and Travel Across Midwest Towns
Henry Heymann was in Chicago on Wednesday while A P McConahay visited relatives in Cincinnati. Wiltshire’s Martin Brown appeared on town on legal business, and G M Saltzgaber attended common pleas in Paulding. Clymer and wife returned from Chicago, and Wilson and Browder left for Pierre on a prospecting tour. Albert Max delivered orders in town from near Delphos, and Mrs J C Brown visited relatives for two weeks. Meredith plans to return next week from Georgia. Eggerman appeared en route home from Paulding, Anna Piper returned from St Marys after visiting Cladie Boner on East Main. Cowgill left for Columbus to attend state health board meetings. Alex Parks moved to Van Wert. Willshire’s loss is Van Wert’s gain, per the Willshire Gazette. Mrs Harry Kellar and Miss Anna Elcock attended the national Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meeting in Lincoln. Auditor L A Harvey stayed with his parents in Hoaglin twp seeking leave to resume duties. J M Romig, now in real estate with W M Kear, moved back to his former home. Mr and Mrs J W Steele left to take elder duties at the Lancaster Reform Farm, with Steele previously serving under the current superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Heymann
Chicago
A. P. McConahay
Cincinnati
Martin Brown
Wiltshire
G. M. Saltzgaber
Delphos
Oiders
J. C. Brown
Piqua
B. L. Meredith
Georgia
M. F. Eggerman
Ada
Paulding
Ohio
Anna Piper
St. Marys
Cladie Boner
East Main Street
D. E. Cowgill
Columbus
State Board of Health
Lawa
Alex Parks
van Wert
Willshire
Willshire Gazette
Harry Kellar
Anna Elcock
Lincoln
Neb
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
The
Presbyterian Church
L. A. Harvey
Hoaglin Township
J. M. Romig
Brandon
Buchanan County
W. M. Kear
J. W. Steele
Lancaster Reform Farm
Steele
Faithful Society Sabbath School and Beamer tribute
The piece lists Sabbath School services at 11 am and evening 8 pm with invitations, notes a memorial for Geo. W. Beamer of Pequod Tribe O R M, and includes sympathy resolutions, a note about a $15.45 note, and thanks to tribes. It mentions the Van Wert area and Farm draft stallions Spesie and Contre tor with terms to insure foals, along with insurance caveats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Society of the Faithful
Geo. W. Beamer
Bro. Beamer
Pequod
R. M
Spesie
Contretor
R. Duprey & Sons
van Wert
Ohio
Duprey & Sona
Perfection Ping Tobacco At Comer Stores
Comer promotes Perfection Ping chewing tobacco offering 13 ounce plugs for 25 cents, far below typical 60 to 80 cent per pound pricing. Local customers including Jesse Primley and Reuben Fowler praise taste and health, with Comer giving away samples and urging shoppers to buy more for value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer
America
Comers
Jesse Primley
Bloody Tully Township
Jesse
Reuben Fowler
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L. J. Germann & CO
Clothiers
Minnesota
Rakery
California
Star Bakery
A. Lynch
Wm. Bradshaw
M. Ballons
Lizie Baker
Sera
Dianre
F. Della Fowler
Joseph ‘Lie Hardy
John J. Henry H. Jackson
Lue Ones
Je Gonneon
Fmua Prude
Mary EB Strie
A.T. Danes
P.M
Lake Mercer
Mercer C
Marys Argus
Bro
Clark
W. H. Clymer
Rewa
Siarriage
Ton
Thomas Callahan
Lillie Wilson
Martin Cora Burroughs
Ohn
Lawrence Fackler
Myrtle Boyer
Peter Seaer
Hannah Schinnerer
F. B. DePu
Belle P. Brooks
Charles Mi
Flo Petenaden
Harry M. Gleason
M. Winifred Hes
Madicon
Myers
Fred Finghosse
L. Albert McFrederick Knoedier
Heinricka Shoof
Surrey
A. Waassenberg
SLADE
Wm. Emme
Foster’s
Fort Wayne
Ind
Recorder's Office
Robert Shield
Ethelinda E. Cook
Margaret Maloney
W. H. McCabe
van Wert Coun
Harrisoners
E. A. Leathers
Ridge Township
R. Moneysmith
Harrison
Ridge
T. Scott
J. D. Rinemart
Scott
J. K. Wagers
Bippus
K. Wagers
Wiltshire Township
Koch & Morris
F. Albrecht
Isa. Richter
Theresa
J. Balter
Vanne ‘Gae
W. J. Ripley
John Mathew
H. Clark
Henry Maisch
Aga
Thomas Evans
Venedocia
Jane A. Switzer
W.B Jones
Liberty Township
Foster Furniture and Carpet Co
Department of Ohio
Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw Railroad
Callon
T.C. M
Toledo
Burlington
P.S. Eustis
Herman C. Austin
Masonic Hall
Lodge
D. A. Jonns
D. D. Swartout
ITH
Rose Seer
A. Johns & Son
Ineast van Wert
Hartiey’s
Bay Horse
Wat
Sargeant
Foster Furniture and Carpet Company
la Fayette
Terre Haute
John Pears
Chamberlain
W.R. Miller & Son
Briscoe
Iowa
L. F. Gackenheimer
Pennsylvania Company
W. M. Feagarty
Penn. Co
Church and Society
M. E. Mite Society
Methodist Parsonage
Rev
Fitzwater
W. H. Trove
G. W. Beamer
Ita
E. H. Bennett
Sachem
Yat Racine Powder Co
Wall St
Ca. W
Dr. Kilmer
Eines & Son
F. Prp
Hill & Co
Grand Gail
JAS. Clark & Son
Thos. J. Eisner, M” Ter and
Reoms, Conant’s van Aating Ng
Corey
Sohaeans Wim
Fay Peters Amire
MONET
Call and Mes
Old Connecticut Mutual Lita
Bear &W
Romig
W. M. Moar
Kauke
Rowland
Jewelry
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