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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1887
Page
2
A long forceful warning describes a sales pitch where a dealer touts a $16 suit at a lower price to trap buyers. The text accuses the Jew Plan Clothiers of deception and urges skepticism, noting many shoppers misjudge value and overpay despite bargains.
Fire discovered Wednesday evening under Mrs. Kelly's Jackson street house near the P F W C Ry track was quickly extinguished. Investigators deem the blaze incendiary with prior suspicious flames reported last Sunday. Samuel Shaw vows the culprit will be caught and punished.
The sale of Helstein cattle by Dr. H. C. McGavren draws attention to a renowned breed. They achieved top premiums against shorthorns and polled varieties, with successes in dressed beef and overall quality. The piece notes their improved marbling and market appeal amid Ohio and Cincinnati railway fencing discussions.
The 46th Ohio Volunteer Infantry held its ninth annual reunion in Van Wert with large attendance. Veterans were welcomed as decorations adorned business and home fronts. The regiment, formed 1861 1862, fought at Shiloh and numerous campaigns including Atlanta and Bentonville. Members gathered, speeches were given, officers elected, and a dinner closed the event.
Smoke Hire reference to premiums for mares and colts detailing payment shares for second prize winners. A Cincinnati Jack Mackinaw R R special from Van Wert to Cincinnati on August 80 leaving 7 am and returning August 30 or 31 at 6 pm. Fare 2.90 round trip with game tickets and stops at Brighton for exhibition attendees.
A collage of social calls and arrivals fills Van Wert and nearby towns. Emerson Priddy visits Delphos. many guests travel from Lima, Bryan, Auburn, Columbus, and Lafayette for reunions, visits, or business. Auction notices, clothing store promotions, and a medical institute outreach accompany civic notes and travel updates.
A. J. Hutchins, a one legged soldier visiting from Convoy, fell last evening behind the Moebus building and broke his right arm at the wrist. Dr. Wm. Smith set the limb. Delphos Defeated 13 to 11 by Van Wert in rainy seventh inning. game stopped with Cigar Makers ahead. Pomona Grange to meet Sept 1 at Hoaglin Grange Hall with fifth degree for applicants. program planned and social time anticipated. S. E. McDowell opens ophthalmology practice over Barrick’s grocery, detailing services and costly instruments for eye care.
J. K. Gray of Marion Ohio plans to open a boot and shoe store in the former W. G. Stamm space on West Main Street around August 31. He formerly taught school in 1860 and 1861 and has recent business experience in Marion. The public can see his announcement elsewhere.
The notice lists cheap photograph albums at the book store and mentions Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hire welcoming a new eleven pound son. It notes J S Ream assisting in his gallery and references Dr Albert as a renowned specialist with a large institute treating obscure diseases. An accident near town creek injures Geo Stripe's horse. Dr F W Bestholomew treats the wound.
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