Local notes and court docket from Van Wert area
The Van Wert Times reports on local civic chatter and political commentary, including Ohio governors, party preferences, and national figures. It covers February term of common pleas court with briefs of divorces, foreclosures, partitions, and judgments, plus notices on railroad schedules, products, and a local business update.
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Hobe
Williamson
Timothy Williamson
Ann Alspaugh
Amos , Alspaugh
planta W_S Johnson
Admr
Anna M Wailbaroen
Aaron E Whilliamson
Tohn Cohtensen
Vin J Kiser
Chas Lanion
Geo Cooper
Geo Woody & Co
Nelson Meser
Crow
Jamean Leech
Geo DeWind
Hivaly Skal
van Wort National Bank
Agmaost
Local City Debates County Finances and Tax Burdens
The letter column voices strong opinion on county debt and tax policy. It argues the county should cover jail bonds while town finances stay sound and criticizes current management and political motives. It notes potential surplus funds and warns against misleading statements by the organ. It lists local figures visiting and attending funerals and shows community notices mixed with commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cettalo
Indoounty
Thayes
Lepels
Edson
Republicom
Dent
Conlinus
Gnanderme Ani
Trasor
Zaltec
Tygu
West County
Geenie
A Rockford Couple's Elopement Ends in Gunfire
A couple from Rockford wed in a hurried ceremony after driving to Caling. The husband, Frank Zang, later shot himself in a hotel room as authorities filed perjury charges over the license. Zang survived, with a gunshot wound to the left chest. his wife Rose Cool, 21, is his sister’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Zann
Var
Rockford
Mss
Rose Cool
T J Cook
Caling
Jastics Landfair
Colt An
Rochford
Cook
Zang
Cex
Lam
Cmsted
Beng
Lba
Zano
Eldigis
Bret
Springfield
Fragmented 19th Century Local Notes Mixed With Town News
A dense jumble of short items mentions Milton Welker and a quarry official, court notices, divorce chances, a Harrisburg style electric display, a 106 year old man, water works disruption, and various local officials. It sketches a busy county scene with elections, saloon talk, and community concerns from Delphos to Van Wert across the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dacob
Goueett
Chicago
Harrison Township
Tammany Hall
David B Hui
Psople
Recenter Swartout
Acaan Poliveeman
Mia Albright
Fioe
Tuintus Siena
Kreger
Jwiek
Cleveland Lise Bell Club
Washington Street
Water ‘Works
Pronsylvania Company
Haa
Plengers
Polota
California
Fragmented 19th Century Advert List and Notices
A patchwork of notices, poems, and ads from a midwestern newspaper. Readers encounter business pitches for whiskey and patent medicines, names of locals such as Miss Emma Greulach Isom and Alfred Tibtoti, brief community updates, medical promises, and agricultural notes alongside a short excerpt on geographical and philosophical questions.
Local Dealers Promote Farming Implements at Horn and Cook
A vintage pipeline ad touts back-hoe binders mowers and plows from Harlow and Worth dealers. It suggests buyers compare prices and choose the best deal, urging customers to visit Horn and Cook to see stock and secure the best price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horn & Cons
van Worth Plenant
Horn & Cook
Boot and Side Man Promotes Violent Theft
A distorted ad-like fragment urges violent acts against people and markets leather boots for sale, claiming to “knife the pret” and slide profits, inviting readers to call at the store for offerings. The language is dangerous and coerces criminal action.
Harry Darnell Real Estate Agent Listing
Real estate agent Harry Darnell advertises farms timberland and town property for sale highlighting diverse holdings and opportunities for investment and development.
Legal Notice of Tax Duplicate and Pendency in Wingate Ohio
Public notice for the tax duplicate of Van Wart County Ohio listing delinquent parcels and penalties due for 1K0L with owner names and addresses. John Darnell ahli attorney for petitioners requests response by March 1b. failure to comply will lead to further court action.
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Van
George Wo Young
Chilcote
Piace
Ryadynee
Postontias
Wingate
Patlea
John
Continon
Obia
Alisges
Ohio
Stanta County
Maude
Ntuth East Qebrter
Wilshire
John Darnell
Va Wart County
Clore Bayon
van Wet
Cavenie
Algotania
Uriaes
Conney
Perry Hey
Henry Rve
Mallare
Widder
Comifileonere
Boarlat County
LA Harvey
Aw County
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Mr Badden
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Minneapolis
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Dayton
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Darius
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Li D Carter
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Wiley
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Mt Stlow
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Apia
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Teamite
Lia Annemyar
Fae
Fr. Gleason
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