Van Wert Times 1887 Editorial Reflects on Politics and Morality
The Van Wert printing company edition from December 2 1887 discusses Republican delusions about Forsker as presidential timber. It notes Democratic strength in Van Wert County and critiques campaign tactics and vanity in public life, including a Cincinnati attorney’s suicide amid fraud revelations and calls for honesty and modesty in society.
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van Wert
Geo. Kohn
The
TIMES
Delphos Herald
Tues
van Wert County
Charles A. Kibler
Cincinnati
Galion Inquirer
E. W. Cartright
Renea
Mr. Cartright
Baltimore County
Maryland
Leah Bell Hedrick
Shrevesbury
Ohio
Pga
Bee Line
N. Y. P. &O. Company
St. Louis
San Francisco
Tuskhoma
Indian Territory
Masonic Fraternity
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Conductors
Brotherhood
Galion City
Columbus Street
First Baptist Church
J. Eugene Reed
E. P. el
Presbyterian Church
Fairview Cemetery
United States
Treasury
New York convention debate and Atlanta wet tale
The East pushes New York City as the site for the Democratic National Convention with Tammany Hall offering its building. Atlanta votes to legalize liquor sales by high license, while Grand Army veterans debate internal factions and future leadership amid pension veto support.
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Atlanta
Grand Army
Grant
Congress
Prestiae
Brady
Isewell
New York
The
Atlanta Constitution
Evan Howell
Henry W. Grady
Prohibition
Not Guilty for Mrs. Carrie Rhoades in Blizzard Murder
A Greenville courtroom verdict acquitted Mrs. Carrie Rhoades of the murder of Alfred Blizzard whose body was found in Greenville Creek last February. The jury of twelve returned not guilty after about two hours deliberation, with the trial marked by extensive public interest and circumstantial testimony.
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Reenville Advocate
Carrie Rhoades
Alfred Blizzard
Greenville Creek
Sater
Rhoades
Blizzard
Ape
Elliott
John C. Clark
Calderwood & Breaden
Troubled Oyster Tale Spurs Tax Talk on Raw Material
A reader recounts finding a carpet nail in uncooked oysters and joins others urging removal of tax on raw material. The anecdote highlights concerns over costs and safety in seafood production and trade.
Market and Walnut Streets Add Lots With Park Space and Trees
The prospectus describes Market St with two 280 foot long parks and 25 feet drive for grass plots and walks, Walnut St at 82 feet wide with 20 feet shade space, and Cherry St similar. Lots front 70 feet or more, well tiled and dry, with new fast-growing shade trees planted next spring. Streets Main First Second Third provide access within five minutes of town center. Purchasers may buy on three years at 6 percent or five years at 7 percent interest. Call on
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Market ST
Walnut ST
Cherry ST
Main
Washington
Morse of Convoy Announces Broad Dry Goods Offer
The oldest merchant in Convoy, W. W. Morse, advertises dry goods, boots and shoes, notions, hats, caps, men's furnishings, millinery, ladies hats, groceries, with a 10 percent cash discount on all prices through January 1st, 1888. Delains from 4 cents, calico from 4 cents, women’s shoes from $1.00, children’s shoes as low as 25 cents, flannel blankets from $1.75 per pair, and more.
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Convoy
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