Political Turmoil Colors Van Wert News Page
The Van Wert edition of December 16 1887 surveys the 1888 campaign, praising Cleveland and criticizing Blaine while noting Republican party plans, the fate of the Daily Gazette, and local sale notices and advertisements including auctions and travel to California. English months, dates, and places anchor the report with multiple named persons and local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Gazette
Freedom
van Wert
Mariner
St. Paul
Gamaliel
Holiday Excursion and Open Letter Scrutiny at County Fair
The notice outlines Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh excursion fares for December 24 25 26 31 1887 and January 1 2 1888 with return by January 3 1888 and minimum prices for adults and children. An open letter from J C Minlee in Van Wert Ohio disputes claims by Crabill over a county fair horse diploma and accuses judges and committee members of bias toward Clydesdales and the Duprey horse, urging competent judging and fair treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel O. Riley
Hoaglin Township
Harrison Hill
Silane Road
John Mullen
van Wert
D. Moore
Samuel A. Hale
Enterprise
van Wert County
Poland
Peter Kovere
California
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cal
Pennsylvania Company
Eastlake
Chicago
C. L. KimBatt
Ass’t
Ap’t
Cleveland
Ohio
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburgh
Onto
Times
Crabill
van Wert County Fair
Crabiil
Ft. Wayne
Duprey
America
Gunsett
Wiltshire
Rupright
Iermore
Mr. Duprey
Specie
Highland King
J. C. Minlee
D. Babcock
Stephen Reed
John Cook
Nathan Bingham
William H. Corbet
Court of Common Pleas
State of
Tre
Middlepoint Formal School Associated Co. Thee
Middlepoint
Yan County
Joan Yost
van Wert Printing
Geo. W. Kohn
What Relation Do We as Farmers Sustain to Towns or People
A lengthy essay from a county Grange meeting argues farmers should view towns and manufacturers as partners. It contrasts rural self sufficiency with urban wealth and urges better understanding between producers and consumers, noting farmers need both muscle and intelligence to advance. It highlights tensions between rural laborers, urban elites, and town residents, urging cooperative relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Grange
Ecc
MORSE OF CONVOY OFFERS BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS
W W MORSE of Convoy the oldest merchant there advertises a broad stock including dry goods boots and shoes notions hats caps millinery and groceries. He highlights deep cash discounts up to January 1 1888 with Delains calico women's and children's shoes and low price blankets among offered items into a period tone.
Market and Walnut Streets Additions Realty Descriptions
A historic real estate item describes market streets with wide widths, parks, driveways, grass plots, and shade trees. It outlines 70 foot wide lots, sewers five feet underground, and frontage on Cherry and Walnut streets with 20 foot green spaces. Financing options offer three years at 6 percent or five years at 7 percent, with purchasers invited to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market ST
Walnut ST
Cherry ST
Main
Washington
Vast assortment unmatched in price for all goods
An enormous sales assortment offers goods that cannot be matched in price. Buy now for broad selection and strong value across categories.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the van Wert Printing Company
van Wert, Ohio
Independent News
Detroit
Michigan
Blaine
Mulligan
Gov
McGill
Minnesota
Northwest
Pacific Ocean
Republican National Committee
Foraker
Republican Party
Europe
Congress
Bisine
Democratic Party
L. G. Scapa
Water Street
de Puy
Dr. J. Frey
Parmees' Institute
P. Duff & Sons
Pittsburg
W. W. Morse
Fronefield & Greenewaldt
Court House
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
A. P. McConahay
Holiday Talk
A. P. McCoNa
Hbaa Ay
Reed
J. P. Reed, Jr
Alonzo Conant
A. Conn, C
THE
First National Bank
Bishop Brothers
Bishop Brothers’ Grocery
S. Seelberg & Co
West Main St
Pioneer Drug Store
Hines & Son
Prop’s
Yowest Ee
Gipe
Model Boot and Shoe House
I. Seelberc & CO
Bargain Clothiers
Russel & CO
C. P. Strother & Bro
City Mills
Eov
Www
DM. Bear
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!