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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1896
Page
3
A cut from the Van Wert Times shows the Van Wert Republican railing at officials while praising some, condemning others. It cites Auditor Clime, Edwards, and alleged misconduct, and includes editorials on Harrison, Foraker, and McKinley era politics, plus a Clover Leaf Route excursion notice.
In a spirited interview Sheriff Conn denounces Auditor Clime and Foster, defending his own integrity and denying involvement in the warehouse box opening. The piece condemns Clime’s conduct while praising Conn’s courage and honesty amid a political row. The narrative also recounts a large family gathering at the John Collins residence with grandchildren, a group portrait, and a religious benediction.
The January or February term of the pleas court opened Monday afternoon with Judge Macury in charge. The docket lists numerous cases including divorces granted with custody and alimony, injunctions, foreclosures, damages, and guardianship matters. Several actions are dismissed or settled, costs awarded, and references to court petitions and removals noted among the week’s proceedings.
Auction notices describe two sales on Tuesday February 11 at 10 o'clock in Pleasant township near Fin Wert. Items include horses four brood mares five-year-olds and young stock, hay and farming gear, a piano mower and farm implements, harnesses, wheels, and various livestock with free lunch. Terms to be announced day of sale. Conducted by Klein Bros and partners.
A damaged notice urges readers to trust G Bragg & Co as growers of nursery stock in Kalamazoo Michigan. It promises fair dealing and guaranteed stock quality through Mr Rope, who handles ordering and delivery to avoid disputes. The item touts replacement after proper transplantation and endorses careful customer conduct.
County growers urged to plant fruit and ornamental trees including apples pears cherries and poplars with numerous varieties offered. Orders due before March with delivery through local express shop in Van Wert Ohio as John Yost signs the notice.
Real estate ads describe multiple properties for sale or trade including a oneacre tract near Paulding with cleared drainage, small house, log building, church and school nearby. Offers trade for an eighty acre farm with house and improvements, and mentions Van Wert and Tot properties with outbuildings, chicken houses, and forty acres of improved land. Also notes a town property value ranges from 900 to 1200, seeking buy or trade options and asking what readers have to trade.
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