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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
1
A man known as Douglas, a shoe dealer who spends over $100,000 yearly on newspaper ads, declares that any maid with meritorious articles or any businessman in a good location who advertises consistently will surely recover his money and grow wealthy.
Court house news lists county treasury orders, salaries, expenses, and various administrative actions. mentions tax, ditch warrants, clerical fees, and appointments in Van Wert and surrounding townships.includes administrator appointments, estates transfers, and real estate dealings with multiple named residents and local firms. The piece notes holiday fare changes on Cincinnati Northern trains and a town agent contact.
Announcement states candy will be given to every man woman and child who calls at Leeson Shoe House on Christmas Eve from six to seven o'clock GMC box of candy.
The marriage of Harry L. Sidle and Eva B. Hall took place at the Hall home on South Washington with Rev. P. P. Pope and Rev. J. A. Gordon officiating. The ceremony, held before close relatives, featured a six course dinner and extensive decorations. The bride wore a white organdic gown. the groom in black. The couple resides at 614 South Washington after receiving numerous gifts. A second wedding united Miss Anna Rupright and D. L. McDonald at noon Wednesday, officiated by Rev. Lindemyer. The couple resides at 213 South avenue following a quiet ceremony with close relatives.
Social events list a New Year Day wedding at the bride’s home in Fostoria. Separate notes mention Mr Hatfield's surprise return to the central school building, an Improved Order of Red Men feast with a pantomime, and a six o’clock dinner party by Adelphi Histories and Wordsworth clubs in honor of Mrs Hastings before her move to Seattle.
Sabbath school members of the Presbyterian church prepare a Christmas Eve cantata as regular services proceed in all churches except the evening union service at the Methodist church. A 7 pm union temperance program features Hon. T H Clark of Columbus discussing the Local Option Bill. Next, Rev. Brooks Lawrence will deliver a scientific temperance address with slides showing 100 saloons and drunkards homes. Dr. Banks of Cleveland preaches a temperance lecture at the M E church No admission charge. W H M Societies meet in Lima District with delegates from Van Wert. Mrs Dr W E Williams of Delaware delivers the chief address. offices are filled by Mrs P P Pope, Mrs Hastings, and Mrs Henry Moore.
Excursion tickets will be sold on December 22 28 24 25 31 1900 and January 1 1901 via Pennsylvania Lines for Christmas and New Year holidays. Adult fares not under 20 cents and children not under 15 cents. Return validity until January 2 1901 inclusive. For details call or write W M Flaharty agent Van Wert Ohio.
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