Clothiers. Farm the Flag. Return the large flag now
Notes from the community page urge the return of a large Times flag borrowed for school use. Also reports on a church social in Heaglin, a runaway accident near Scott injuring Mrs McQuown and Mrs Norris, and a hay theft near Union township followed by a long pursuit. Local ads promote watch repair by O D Billman and seed wheat for sale by J H Cons.
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the Times
W. M. McQuown
Abe Norris
Union Township
Scott
Who Defeated a Soldier Applicant for the Post Office
A newspaper item reports on the defeat of a soldier applicant for a post office position, noting who held influence and edited decisions, with a focus on leadership dynamics and ongoing party control.
Death of John V. Hester in fatal train accident
John V. Hester 72, a Ridge road resident, was struck by the pilot of the P., F. W. & C. train at Burt street crossing while crossing the tracks. He died Tuesday evening after internal injuries proved fatal. Surviving wife and eight children are named. Funeral held yesterday. he was a Christian church member and formerly lived in Clinton county, Ohio.
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John V. Hester
Ridge Road
Burt Street
Pater
The
Christian Church
Clinton County
Ohio
van Wert
Mercer County
Urban H
John V
This Town
Emergon H
Columbus
Beecher
Randall, Ill
Aaron Harvey
Monroeville
Ind
Clay Dustman
Reuben Elsen
Its County
Thomas Nelson
Robbers Bind and Loot Decatur Depot in A Van Wert Boy Dispatch
Three masked men entered the Chicago & Erie depot at Decatur Indiana on Monday afternoon and bound and gagged operator Luther Mozier. They rifled the money drawer, escaped with 125 dollars, and left Mozier bound until later release. Authorities are pursuing the robbers. Cash paid for farm produce at D A Coe grocery Liggett Ohio.
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Decatur
Ind
Daily Papers
Luther Mozier
D. A. Coe
Liggett
Ohio
Bicycle theft arrest leads to payment and settlement
Lee Leveck was arrested in Ohio City for buying a Randall Cycle Co bicycle on installments and leaving without payment. In Van Wert he paid Hayden's expenses, arrest costs, and turned over the machine. the affair cost him about thirteen dollars. Married notices follow with several local weddings and a jab at political drumming for the county committee.
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Marshal Clippinger
Hayden
Randall Cycle Company
Fort ‘Wayne
Ohio City
Lee Leveck
Marsh Burge
Leveck
Randall Co
van Wert
Ft. Wayne
Congress
Dry Goods Price Drop Message Promises 25 Percent Saving
An advertisement states customers can buy nearly every article 25 percent cheaper now than six months ago and warns that prices will rise by 25 percent in six months, equating a net 50 percent annual gain. The message urges current purchase to lock in lower costs.
Figure It Out Bargains on Skirts and Dress Goods
A catalog of discount fabric and garment items lists 85 cent summer skirts at 69 cents, $1 flannel skirts at 79 cents, 15 cent dress ginghams at 12 cents, table linen at 20 cents, mosquito nets, lace curtains, shirt waists, scrim, bed spreads, and other textiles with sale prices. Includes towels, gloves, hose, ticking, and gloria umbrellas with reduced totals.
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Gloria
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Ardware
Fromr
Plasticon
As. Stone and
Court House
van Wert, Ohio
Our
Jas, Clark & Son
West Main St
Clothiers
Heaglin
Pleasant View M. E. Church
Heaglin Township
John Ketzenberger
William Robinson
A. A. Bronson
Paulding County
Robinson
Tipton
Kime
City Hall
O. D. Billman
Grange
Southwest Pleasant
W. N. Perry
J. H. Cons
Sam
Wm. Hertel, Jr
Dormer Market
Water Sts
In’s
Tailors
Dock Wilkinson
Ben Griffith
Griffith
Ben Meise
Don Haley
Martin Hott
Samuel Shaffer
Albright
Main Street
Marsh
York Township
Venedecia
Fort Wayne
Charles P. Strother
Katherine Calendine
Third Street
Julius Miller
J. H. Fronefield
Josephine Miller
Father Hoeffel
Delphos
Miss Heitz
Jos. Suthoff
Henry Miller
Mr. Miller
North Wayne St
Charles H. Hunt
P. F. Road
Alice Redrup
Thomas Redrup
J. E
Rosa al Baking Powder
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St
JON
Seelberg
Sverr
Charlotte Temple
Fi Camille
Jane
East Lynn
WOME
Germany
ZOO aToun
van Wert County
Colk
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