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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1885

Page

3

Van Wert News Snapshot of Local Events and Changes

Van Wert reports include jail break attempt details, postmaster changes, and a foray into public notices. Notable items cover marriages, deaths, school institute proceedings, and business ads, with transfers in local offices and a focus on community happenings in late August 1885.

Wes Stull Uncle Ben W. F. Parker A. B. Whitmer Rushville Greenwood Here

Toledo's Big Fair draws crowds with $20,000 in prizes

The Tri-State Fair runs September 7 to 12 in Toledo with excursion rates on all rails. Premiums total $20,000, promising the largest exhibit yet. Daily special features highlight racing purses of $5,000 and a robust program to attract regional visitors.

Mionors Lima Methodist College College College Hill Willis A. Richie Winfield George State Ave A. Cook Hopkins & Holland Topeka W. R Willis Proudfoot Wichita John Barton Independence Richie John A. Eaton Fia Kam Ing Kanil Courier John E. Richie Toledo Sherman Brigade Lake Ville Ohico Pennsylvania Company Lakeville John Sherman Wm. T. Sherman Scott Brumback State Board of Agriculture Columbus Ohio Pennsylvania

Fort Wayne Confederate Camp Reunion Ends After Noon

A large Civil War reenactment at Fort Wayne closed Monday afternoon with a vivid sham battle. Gilliland Guards of Van Wert participated, as 50,000 to 75,000 spectators watched artillery and musket volleys recreate the Pittsburg Landing clash, with Confederate and Federal lines clashing across the track and woods near Grand Army headquarters.

Big Bark Little Bie Ft. Wayne Fort Wayne Gilliland van Wert C. E Briant Grand Army Reud Williams Pittsburg Landing General Prentiss

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