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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1886
Page
3
Harrison and nearby townships report farm activity and small-town life. Residents discuss roads, wheat prospects, marriages, church events, a buggy accident, and new businesses while noting cold weather and upcoming elections. A young girl’s death and a birthday surprise are also mentioned.
The itemized column reports Henry Clea thrown from a wagon near town, repairs and contraband dealings by Messie. Soames & Pettit, church installation at Convoy and Lutheran revival led by Rev A C Martin, Conway Grange officers named, revival progress, schooling, and social events. It notes corn husking progress, school meetings, a wild cat sighting, and local marriages and deaths including Anton Sheets buried at Menther church yard.
A fragment from a newspaper ad invites readers to view a jewelry and musical instrument display. The offer emphasizes a proverb about wisdom and mentions a store opposite the court in Hue, with references to dealers and a promotional event.
A West Dally Young School teacher faced a long Monday after a Sunday visit to a beat girl. Town reports recount marriages, farewells, and community aid as meetings at Black's Crossing progress. Local sport, skating, and school news mix with notes on philanthropy, taxes, and a curious corn row anomaly.
A provocative Times Star critique accuses the Republican party of long mismanagement of the navy and coast defenses since 1867. It links inflated spending, rotten ships, and scarce harbors to political failures while condemning coverage that shifts blame to the current administration. A second section cites a protectionist view on tariffs and civil service patronage amid public skepticism.
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