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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1886
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a deal involving estate money, loans, per acre prices around 300 dollars, and several named terms or bidders. Mentions include a tree house, a school per acre rate, cash payments, and a few place names though details are unclear. The surviving fragments suggest a real estate transaction with payment terms and possibly a sale or mortgage arrangement.
A clipped reminiscence notes Horatio Seymour’s life and roles as Democratic convention chair in 1860 and 1864, recounting his fading influence after defeats and his continued refusal to seek office. It reflects on his age, career, and a solitary presidential pursuit following persistent political efforts.
A fragmented account recalls Senator Seymour's career in New York politics under Governor Marcy, his stance on union preservation, and personal details. It also surveys Henry Watterson’s journalism career, his role in shaping postwar Democratic discourse, and his influence in defending the South while advancing black education. The piece then shifts to a Seattle sweep against Chinese residents attributed to an anti-Chinese movement, detailing the anti-Chinese committees rough justice at the waterfront and the threat of military-style action.
New York dispatch recalls Gen. W. S. Hancock in life and death, detailing Gettysburg heroism, his ride at the front, personal losses, and the public’s tribute. It covers his birthplace, family, final rest on Governor’s Island, and his place among Civil War generals, with notes on his character and enduring image in battle art.
Sickness and mud hindered items, Edward Athen returns from Logan County visit. Union township reports show active farming, rentals, school changes, and local inquiries. Readers invited to wood-chopping, road condition notes, and revival meetings while noting church, family, and community events.
Local notes report Dr Eblin attending in Shasta and John Kochteich visiting town for four weeks. Dun Fry visits with a grin after a boys stay at his house. J W Shell attends Greenwood protracted meetings and notes a good turnout. Hattie Kiser improves from sore throat. About thirty friends surprise Mrs Nutin Putman for her 27th birthday. Corres. from Greenwood joins for supper. Silton Evers and two daughters visit from Van Wert. F Glenson begins work at his house. Collier from Lima visits Kiser family. D B King touted as champion ditcher for hire. Indiana statehood query and a spelling contest at No. 6 with Wilber Dall champion speller. Wheat outlook favorable. mentions McClellen Hancock Hendricks Seymour as Democratic leaders departed in six months.
Auction listing shows Adam F Ikeck offering items for sale at his residence in the county of Untes yp on approximately March 1 1883. Items include two mallets cows two yearling heifers one lamb two wagons and household furniture with a mention of a humorous line attributed to Julie and Lottie Kelley.
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