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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1898
Page
7
Greens, former New York Police Chief Jolo de Cal fogh, proposes a block system for Havana inspired by modern patrol organization. He argues rapid link via independent phones would place officers within a few blocks of any incident, ensuring faster response and better life and property protection.
Collis P. Huntington Sr confirms Newport News shipyard plan to build a vast gun factory. Negotiations with Vickers Sons & Maxim aim to establish a major American plant, retaining Huntington's large stake and creating thousands of jobs in Newport News. The facility would rival major European works in size and be connected to the local yard as an American enterprise.
A chaotic Senate session ends with a girl clinging to her mother as guards usher occupants into the corridor. The doorkeeper explains the child wanted to see Santa Claus in the chamber, mishearing talk of a figure named Chatwive and watching Senators Stewart and Nesada.
A garbled report discusses census work and its political uses, mentioning Representative Mapkins, plans for a twoyear information gathering cycle, and debates over report timing. It references the Treasury, migration, and the Philippi region, noting future funding and platform expectations with limited readable specifics.
An article promotes Kidney Swamp Root as a cure for numerous female and kidney related ailments. It argues that women suffer from mistreated symptoms like neuralgia headaches urinary issues and weakness. The ad claims the remedy is a discovery by doctors and offers free samples and a mail order address in New York.
Report from Camp Varnanee and Camp Maskell documents harsh punishments by provost guards including shower baths with ice cold water for alleged intoxication and lengthy labor forfeitures. Negro soldiers and others allegedly mistreated. witnesses either unclear or uncooperative. Two Ohio officers face charges for technical violations of regulations. Local notices mention sick children, travels, and residents visiting family, with several community items and holiday events noted.
A jumble of crime notes and local notices reports Wilfat Collier under arrest for multiple murders in Worcester Moss, with Sert Williamson convicted at Chincothe and facing prime for life. Captain Fredrick Cotton, once British officer, shot himself and may die. Various local events include a fatal shooting of Edward Forwood after threats, a rubner agreement tied to Goodrich Hubber, a murder conviction in Kansas, and a flood of Christmas era travel notices from the Pennsylvanie Lines detailing excursion tickets and rates for January 1909.
A garbled ad letter extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy, recounting backache and relief after use. The testimonial from Mrs G Maus of No 2H South Bt, Fusturia, Ohio claims the pills cured pain and endorsed the product widely. Remember the genuine plan to write Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U.S. agent.
An old advertisement touts kidney tablets as a remedy for Brights disease rheumatism back pain and other illnesses urging readers to request a free booklet on kidney cures. It also includes a probate notice about the estate of A W Lowly with details on guardianship and accounts.
Probate notices list multiple executors guardians and administrators with first and final accounts and hearings scheduled in the court. Names such as Arnot Wheeler Robert Mayer Mary A Kinger J W Allen Edward J Jones Thomas Stratford Albert M Feher and others appear amid references to guardianship and estate administration across a broad docket with hearings on a designated date and time.
Administrators sale ordered by the Probate Court Van Wert County Ohio. Public auction at the courthouse door on Saturday January 7 at 1 o’clock in the afternoon. Property includes lots and tracts described by number and location in Klein Creek and Moorland with terms two tenths cash and remainder in one year with interest. Attorney for administrator is listed and sale subject to county probate approval.
A garbled legal notice describes a case in Indiana alleging abuse and violence with a requested fine schedule and asset seizures. It mentions entities such as Van Wart County, Katecpelic now Rag City, and various parties including a lender and a company. The text references a hearing or court action and a bid for damages, with monetary figures like 10 000 pounds and a call to submit prices for a service.
A garbled rural update recounts social visits, school activity, church events, and local happenings near Van Wert. Mentions residents traveling to Convoy and Delphos, grange ball work, New Year greetings, Christmas services, and community gatherings with names such as John Hooper, Dr. Morgan, and Miss Myra Kirk prominent among readers.
Delinquent taxes on numerous parcels will be sold by the County Prosecutor at the county seat after a stated notice period. Payment of taxes and penalties must be made by the specified date or titles and sales will proceed with public auction.
Fragmentary and garbled OCR from a local notice or advertisement. Readable names and specifics are minimal, obscuring place, date, purpose, and entities involved. Likely a mixed legal and sales pitch with insurance and real estate promotional content.
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