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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1898

Page

3

Marriages and Local Happenings in Van Wert and Nearby

Local notices include a Sunday wedding in Union Township conducted by Rev A J Collins and a marriage in Chicago between Willw Reprogl and Miss Emma Leyally. Obituaries note the death of Mrs. Janice McHary at the county infirmary aged about silver years. Various items cover church leadership, vigilante rumors, hunting party returns, and community notices about stores, licenses, and public events in Van Wert and surrounding areas.

Ut M Frown Kydla Fifend A J Collins Union Township

Remains of Calyin Sties in Lima Mourning Event

Thousands gather as the remains of financier Calyin Sties are interred in Lima after a cross country journey from New York. The funeral procession moves through Lima streets to Market Street Presbyterian Church with public viewings, tributes from officials, and a burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Prominent figures, railroad officials, and local citizens attend, with floral displays and formal addresses marking the final rites.

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Mrs Eliza McCoy Pioneer Widow Dies in Ridge Township

Mrs Eliza McCoy aged about 90 died Friday evening at the home of her son Joseph McCoy in Ridge Township. She was widow of Alexander McCoy and a pioneer of the county, having lived there seventy years. Born in New York, she left a large family and many relatives attended the funeral held Wednesday afternoon.

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Sold by the Sheriff in a Rural Auction Note

A Sheriff sale overview notes a farm and assets auctioned Saturday, listing bidders and survivors. The document mentions Noah, Margire Soll, RisUy Thwad, and Wm Ruler as parties with court action and a judgment appeal process. It references Standard Ot Company waterworks and candles makers, along with local trades and prices in a period-typical record.

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Van Wert lodge honors Odd Fellows officers and members

The Van Wert lodge of Odd Fellows elected James Lowrey as Grand Warder and Beers Pico as Grand Junior Warden with Wade elected to a major state post. The group reports high support across lodges, noting the rare honor for the local chapter and potential future advancement to the Grand Encampment.

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New Fraternal Order Promises Wealth and Longevity in Van Wert

A promotional piece from Van Wert introduces a planned new fraternal benevolent order named the Jutest, claiming no assessments after joining and guaranteed future costs. It states headquarters will be in Van Wert with local incorporators and plans to extend influence across the county, admitting both men and women on equal terms.

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Christmas Socials and Local Happenings in Van Wert

Community notes from Van Wert recount Christmas gatherings, theatre outings, and church activities. The county commissioners settled a ditch matter, a Faust production drew attendees in Desplay, and a bowling match with Delphos was scheduled. Several obituaries, including Maud and a 23 year old daughter of Geo, are listed alongside notices of lodge gatherings, concerts, and a planned Masonic banquet.

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Christmas Meat Free Offer Sparks Confusing Notice

A garbled historical notice mentions a free Christmas meat offer and references multiple scattered names and places. The legibility is poor, with OCR errors obscuring whether individuals or groups are involved. The fragmentary text suggests a community or charity drive but lacks clear actions or outcomes.

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