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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1886

Page

2

Clandestine Marriages and Escapades Debate

Reverend Talmage condemns clandestine marriages, urging parents and ministers to prevent elopements. He compares hidden unions to a wrecked ship, warns of public judgment, urges law changes, and cites divorce statistics from New England and Maine to illustrate rising laxity. A Kingston note reports a rejected suitor offer ending in a mud seklakin scene.

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Senate and House pass measures amid unsettled progress

The Ohio Legislature reports a tense session with the Senate opening under Lieutenant Governor Kennedy and adjournment amid delays. House actions include codifying municipal powers, liquor regulation repeal, and payroll changes. several bills cover road and court updates, voting rules, and public works. The day features a mix of adjournments, committee reports, and a flurry of local bill introductions.

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Judicial Salaries Battle Sparks Senate Debate

The Senate passed a bill to fix United States district judges salaries at 5000 annually but Southern and Southwestern senators argued the pay is inadequate in major cities. Critics note large-city judges earn far more than rural counterparts, raising concerns over talent retention in federal courts.

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Think on these things prayer and trust in God

Religious reading notes a reflection on prayer, trust, and watching for guidance. Mentions shadows and night but promises light at morning. Cites International Sunday-School Lessons with Mar 7 Reading Now and Mar 14 Petition from Esther.

Eather Esther

Seek Peace As A Daily Virtue In Sacred Texts

A sermonic piece argues peace should be sought and practiced, citing Jewish and Christian traditions. It laments quarrels and urges self denial, holiness, and unity, stating peace and righteousness are inseparable and intertwined through sacred teachings and the example of Christ the Prince of Peace.

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Religion that helps the world to better things

Rev Dr Rugg extols a powerful religion to move hearts to right living and active effort. He argues Christianity offers moral stimulus, hope, and a path to abundant labor and heavenly blessedness, urging belief as a force for noble service. Beecher cites wealth without character as danger and press of today. The piece discusses life lessons, Providence, and Sabbath concerns raised by a Chicago Jew.

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Prayer and character in Christian life discussed

A fragment from a Christian Advocate piece surveys prayer as the wings of the soul toward heaven and warns that without heart it is a mere sacrifice. It contrasts mature, tender ripeness in character with unripe sour fruit and urges growth in grace, sympathy, and love through ongoing practice and resolutions.

Robert South W. W. Christian Advocate

New Gambling Machine At Stock And Grain Exchange

A Washington correspondent reports a new device at a stock and grain exchange room that mimics ticker quotes. The machine prints telegraphic style quotes while advancing and declining, with a gong signaling changes and a regular one eighth commission charged by the broker. The observer notes the rapid, continuous action and questions its legitimacy, suggesting it may encourage speculative play.

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