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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1897

Page

2

Community concert planned by local youths and Mrs Hinton

A large audience is invited to Second M E church Tuesday evening August 10 as young performers under Mrs M B Hinton present a varied program with solos duets and choruses. Admission is 10 cents and proceeds support a good cause amid a festive county event.

Weet M. Bf. Hinton Second M. EL Church Ating Sera Wickenstiestn Elialun Deitingein Fat Dackvon Aira Stark and Linny Leslie Noblet Stark Meyers Inet Carrie Omana Henrid Chorne Decamlager Waktig SS Gente Solo Matu Sparzv Fasten S . Ddibert Willie Panroon Redtney Atra Mmi Hinson Shorus—Pratec Vethe Kather Manerk Siar Agit Meuluna Mletore Jehovah's Awful Turone Ferry Ieeteons Mre My AL Fanta Kenomomutat—Sry W.A. Smith

Controversy Over Political Patronage Stirs Letters

A local disagreement centers on political patronage and a Scott political appointment. The writer defends G J Marble, rebuts personalism claims, and asserts Marble’s priority is merit over votes. Also mentions past party debates and public statements against unjust sectarian actions. Mironto bread ad note follows.

Scott Portotlica G. J. Marble Adoben Uel Marble Hanna

Saloon Sellin g on Sunday Leads to Fine and Trial Set

Officer Bickford questioned Bieber who admitted selling liquor on Sunday and paid a 25 dollar fine. Clyde Cook, neighbor to the Spencer hotel, faces a similar charge with trial last night postponed to August 13. Also announced is a special train excursion for the Works Fair with a farm-friendly message and group bookings.

Bickford Wn. Binber Bieber Meyer Stephen Auch Coats Clyde Cook Spencer Hotel Cass

Oblo Sunday School Association Appeals for Association Day Support

The Oblo Sunday School Association urges all Van Wert county Sabbath schools to take a collection on Association Day September 20 1697 to fund the county share of the State Sunday School Association. It praises OSSA as a practical home mission effort aiding all denominations and asks for neighborly sympathy and support.

Great Mente North Union M. BE Roda Cavett Sanday Cchools van Wert Jagat Wetsella Jackson Township Profesor Janea Ada Western Ohio Normal Hoff Oitaville van Wert County Association State O.S.S.A Doz & Noble Ohio John Klinger John G. Faraam Costa Putoant County Commisvaioners Tuewlay Lacinnati Northern R. R Dal Cincionati Northern Toledo OG. W. Jolnstose Ada Jadeendend ATE W. E Swarts Mam Bailth Klaéx Chicago A. H. Penny Coovey Bath

Court enjoins visitation rights in custody dispute

In Ottawa Judge Tolo M. Sheeta enjoined Pauling Democrat and Mrs. 0 Ho Allen from visiting their children. The decree vacated prior orders permitting visits and bars any interference with the plaintiff’s custody and care until further court order.

Destructive Lightning Strikes Across County Amid Severe Storms

A severe storm last week devastated farms in Ridge and North Tully towns. Lightning destroyed a barn in Ridge Township and a large hay shed in North Tully, with insurance claims noted. Telephones and electric power were blamed as storms followed widespread modernization. Local poles and mayoral residences also suffered damage as crews fought fires and restored service.

Canada Jos W. Palmer Ridge ‘Township Sammel Arnold Valmer Windlay Liv Seema Sud John Mager Tully North Tully Mutual Smlige Millew Smith Miller Midge Bosnes Velepmure Voles Svrrenir Abanaka Wilshire van Wert Instrumenta Ehn Street SC Tiers Sntphen Main and Shannon J. Q Augustine Edwards

Malaria and Sore Throat Reported in BokSies GS

A fragmented note from BokSies GS mentions ailments described as malarial sore throat and related symptoms. The text appears garbled, with partial phrases and lacks clear names, dates, or locations to verify specifics.

Prosperity and political churn in Van Wert county scenes

Local reports from Van Wert and surrounding counties detail court actions, employment shifts, and public notices. Officials discuss depot expansions and school counts while candidates and committee members push for prosperity amid a changing political landscape.

The Great Show Comming Offer For Free Family Fair Tickets

An advertisement promises two months of sales with equal treatment for all. Purchases of ten dollars merit a Free-A Family Ticket to the Fair, highlighting a no lottery no dickering policy and a focus on broad value.

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