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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1895
Page
4
Local page items include boy suits sale prices, a Rockaway Beach oyster note, Odd Fellows banquet at Kauke building on Dec 16, a Lehman dry goods closing sale, a travel sketch about Samuel Smith and Lime, a court case on a revolver theft with dayton workhouse sentence, and a jewelry dealer invitation to visit for holiday stock and value.
Frank Powell, 19, of Craver Hill, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Daria on charges of stealing a horse from W E Miller near Mendon. Bail set at 500 dollars. preliminary hearing before Mayor Higgins discharged him after evidence. Powell allegedly rode the horse toward Grover Hill then wandered eight miles south of Van Wert, ending with the horse being left at a farm and deemed an estray. The case cited misplacement of trust and confusion. Attend the Bankrupt Sale of Clothing at CAMN BROS.
A quirky ad touts Quratock as a large varied source with all sizes and cuts. It promises affordable prices on overcoats pants and caps and urges customers to judge quality firsthand. The notice highlights low prices and asks patrons to visit and recommend.
Local readers react to a recent TIES publication about I. D. Mornne with surprise and skepticism. News notes cover storm repair delays, a jail sentence for Alex Wardell, new depot plans for Ohio City, and assorted town happenings from Ridge and Van Wert to Delphos and Wallenfield.
G LU Morrow of North Berne Ohio visited on business and greeted locals. J H Wire returns from Mississippi. H C Hamilton and M constructors head to Mt Clemens for a short trip. Mrs Kenny Brantigat returns to Ridrey after inviting Mr and Mrs Wooley. J Jas Grandste’s condition improves after being despaired of. G V Hoke on legal business in Beatt. Mrs Riley Harr visits from Parsons Kansas after 18 years. Z CG Huntain and W Beckers of Dayton hosted at Ef Shor. Rupright and Feldner travel to Delphos on business. J M Bowers goes to Marlon on business. Mrs J M Craig to Upper Sunday near week start. E Oy Coleman visiting Delphian daughter. D J Curperla at Danestown with wife and son. Mrs A G Carpenter of Cleveland visiting Gen W Kohn’s sister. Jolene visits Columbia City Indiana. Nell Parmement returns from Lima. Steelberg at Fort Wayne. Dittenhaver of Paulding in town. E O Riffin of Paulding visits family. G H Conn of Chicago visits his mother. Mrs John Shaw and daughter and Mrs Ingleright return from Wapak. Rosina Wietner returns from New York. Mrs BR Dosler hosts O R Coulles and G Coulter from Mupsfeld. Mrs Thomas and George Thomas guests of Wilbur Opera Company. AG Milligan on way to Antonia Texas for law duty. Joseph P Hanley admitted to the bar and registered at Van Wert three years ago. He will stay in the city as City Deliverer Watts’ office.
The Farmers Banking Co of Columbus received incorporation papers on Nov 30 with A Rttinger Joe Snook AN Wiley A Durtoy O K Dickinson and C A Daguo named as organizers. Capital is 25100 and the new bank plans to take deposits and loan money using Potter Bank property as its site. The venture aims to serve the public soon with state oversight and a financial statement to the Auditor of State. Something you can't afford to miss at Longworth’s Corner.
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