Democrats Meeting in Pleasant Township Notice
The Democrats of Pleasant Township will meet at the precinct on Saturday to choose a township committee for the spring election and to select district delegates and central committee members.
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1896
Page
3
The Democrats of Pleasant Township will meet at the precinct on Saturday to choose a township committee for the spring election and to select district delegates and central committee members.
The article announces Dr Bickfonds as a suitable candidate for Village Marsh sabinet to the Democratic county convention and Rotert Moore as a suitable candidate for Marsiat at a recent Democratic convention. It defends John I Miller of Union township against unfounded criticism and praises his loyalty to the Democratic ticket.
Third trial of the Milton B Evers versus Rachel A Kront case ends with a verdict of 570.93 for the plaintiff plus costs. The suit questions a 1876 mortgage on a Millersburg lot deeded clear by Dr A N Kront. Attorney W D Beers seeks a new trial. Judge H C Glenn represents the plaintiff.
Detroit financier Stephen Baldwin seeks to satisfy a Michigan mortgage on Oakland County land with silver dollar tender. Fred A. Baker of the Democratic state committee refuses payment in the form, challenging Congress to authorize mixed legal tender. The case moves toward the Supreme Court to decide if silver dollars can legally settle the debt.
Reports from Havana detail the loss of life aboard the U S S Maine after an explosion blamed variously on torpedoes or internal causes. A naval inquiry with divers is planned to determine if the blast originated inside or outside the ship. A funeral for recovered dead was held in Havana.
Circulation of papers promotes formation of a permanent Taxpayers League in Van Wert County Ohio. Members pledge to advocate law, economy, and proper public administration while raising funds for organizational costs and committeeman duties. The document argues for accountability, restrained expenditures, and lighter taxpayer burdens.
Miss Bessie Neff of Adelphi died suddenly in Dr. Sampson’s Laurelville office on Friday afternoon amid mysterious circumstances. Postmortem showed four months pregnancy and possible abortion drugs. coroner and justice delayed body removal. Dr. Sampson held on $1000 bond as investigation continues. suspect George Wiley linked to the case.
The piece weighs on the De Lome affair as a Spanish insult to President McKinley and criticizes Secretary Sherman. It notes Congress backing for a firm stance, discusses Tillman liquor legislation, and covers Hawaii annexation prospects, Czar Reed’s tactics, and a Colorado Special train schedule. It also includes a long obituary and local notices.
A La Porte Indiana resident Ralph W. Chulip credits Peruna with curing eight years of catarrh after failed treatments from two specialists. He reports resumed work, improved appetite, and better health after two bottles. The ad promotes Dr Hartman’s Peruna and a free winter catarrh book. Also promotes the Colorado Special train service between Chicago and Denver with daylight Illinois and Iowa travel and modern cars.
Santa Clara County exhibit cars travel to Van Wert on the FW and Cy tracks for March 2, 3, and 4. Doors open 8:30 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. A 10 cent admission helps screen visitors. The board of trade promotes this educational show praised by Franklin Ohio’s superintendent, plus a 36 foot, 10,000 pound fossil monster with a 450 year age.
The Cincinnati Northern offers special round trip fares for Mardi Gras Carnivals to New Orleans and Mobile. Round trip to New Orleans is 25.21, to Mobile 23.06. Tickets on sale February 1 to 2, 1908, with return by March 1. Call the Cincinnati Northern office for routes and connections. F Chryst Agent.
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