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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1898
Page
5
Readers weary of exaggerated ads can rely on our proof of honesty in clothing, hats and gentlemen's furnishings. Our extensive Fall stock fills a large store room and we promise trustworthy, plainly stated facts and fair trade practices to build confidence and steady growth.
Major sale announcement promises unprecedented discounts across the entire stock. The company promotes drastic price cuts as season approaches, urging shoppers not to miss the opportunity to save on all items.
We offer heavy overcoats and cyercoats in grey black brown and beaver cloths at low prices. Children's wear, reefers, suits, wool pants, undergarments, and hats are discounted. Large stock across many fabrics with emphasis on value and reliability.
Chester Deal dies from injuries after a school football accident at Dayton grounds two weeks ago. William Burris, longtime Liberty Township farmer, dies after 33 years in the county, funeral at St Peter Expange deal church. Charles Rose, prominent in Dayton medical practice, dies, interred Urbana. Eugene Powell, seven months old, dies in Ridge Township from lung congestion. services held at Blage church. An accident cluster includes a H & D train explosion and derailments near Hamilton and Delphos, prompting calls for investigations into coal dynamite incidents. a train engineer killed, many injured. Local notices announce meetings, court actions, and GAR post election plans for December.
J P McCoy a leading Van Wert resident and traveling salesman for a patent medicine firm was struck and killed by an eastbound train near Richey while returning from a hunting trip. His body showed severe injuries, police and section crews found it near the P track. funeral services are set for Sunday at 10 AM with interment in Woodland cemetery. He leaves a wife and son Carey, and carried $2,000 life insurance in Maccabees and $31,509 in Ben Hur.
Young men of Pleasant Township hosted a Thanksgiving oyster supper at Smith Miller’s home as a social remedy for missing guests on Halloween. The event featured chrysanthemum decor, games after supper, and a large turnout of local residents including Meliure Leaja Hickey and many others.
David J Evins associate editor of the Van Wert Republican married Miss Blanche Mittieer of Stockbridge in Michigan with Reverend Chap officiating. The couple, well known in the county, will reside at Van Wert’s Main Street after a brief visit and announce congratulations for their future welfare.
Neighbors report a bold burglary at a South Washington residence on Monday evening around six. Entry appeared easy, with door unlocked and lamp on, as thieves ransacked rooms and carted away silverware and jewelry including items tied to a daughter. A bloodhound followed the trail to near the Cincinnati Northern yards but lost the scent. no suspects.
A Tuesday morning accident in Wilshire at 1140 o clock killed Milton Mayor who was waiting on the track as an eastbound freight led by engine 42 with engineer Richison and conductor Robertson passing over him. The man was dragged about 590 feet under the engine and died instantly. Mayor, about 52, left a wife and one daughter.
Community notes report a mix of weddings and moves including Mr Dale Maes and Mrs Rachael Morrison marriage at Strate, plans for April arrival of relatives, a blizzard forecast, court actions and local incidents, plus a long stream of names, places, and events from the region.
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