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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1898
Page
4
A garbled 1900s column from Van Wert Times discusses extortion claims, Bryan and McKinley politics, Carnegie’s stance, and naval policy. It critiques imperial expansion, urges restraint, and accuses Republicans of deceit while praising labor and peace. The piece cites Attorney A. L. BweetJs, J. P. Hamilton, and local Canton events amid national debates.
Christmas program scenes from Trinity churches on Auburday evening. Presbyterian tree rich with candies and dolls for girls while Santa Claus handed out gifts. Methodist two side trees lit with electro lights and hopeful carols. Children enjoyed guides and a memorable nativity display as Ragla and Professor Veustnist participated.
A daring heist at the American National Bank in Lima last Sunday night left vault locks and two time locks inexplicably manipulated. Detectives theory points to insiders who knew the combinations, with a Monday morning discovery by janitor Elijah Bowsher and cashier Kalb. The bank plans reorganization to restore public confidence while investigators press for clues amid ongoing scrutiny of staff and directors.
George Finger, a prominent Pleasant township resident two miles west of Van Wert, celebrated his birthday with a large gathering Tuesday. Rev W A Wapner gave a short speech, Mr Flager responded, a deluxe dinner followed, and neighbors sang. The event featured many attendees from the community including Mr Wagner Mrs Hanty Baxter and others in a festive program.
Prof. Weld Reid of Wyoming State University finds a fossil skeleton of a dinosaur from the Jurassic era in Thang county about 90 miles northwest of Laramie. The creature is about 130 feet long and weighs over 40,000 pounds, surpassing other known fossils and elevating Wyoming's collection to world leadership.
Community board announces appointment to fill a vacant civil service post. Aaron Jacoma of 590 Nari Cearry Street is noted as the appointee whose term details and start date follow council action and affirmative vote. The notice outlines term lengths and eligibility requirements.
Court house notices list sales of parcels and land in Van Wert county. It includes data on real estate auctions in January, parcels in Liberty and Pleasant townships, in addition to transfers and quit claims. Names of executors heirs and local officials appear among the legal actions and partitions.
Sympathetic husband and mother describe drastic childbirth ordeal. Geo on Egg, a well known Dayton druggist, touts Marvel's Friend liniment as relief during labor. He claims four bottles ease contractions and elasticity of the cords, selling for $0 per bottle with a book offered free on request.
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