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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1897
Page
1
The Democratic committee members should plan caucus dates for township divisions. Precinct overlaps require joint committee meetings to choose caucus locations. Notices must be published at least two weeks before March 16, preferably in the first week of March.
Citizens of Vad Wael coals and mil ethers urged to convene at the Court House in Van Wert to nominate a candidate for the unexpired term of Huffman and to select a town slate for the April election. Multiple township meetings planned in Union and Wilshire townships to nominate delegates, with further notices for McKinley era alignment and party unity.
Report outlines Frank A Huffman resigning as Vacamcy Representative on the Sthwast to join the State Board of Public Works. Governor Bushnell to set the special election date, with spring election Monday, April 3. Republicans pick March 6 for nominating, Democrats aim for March 13. Page lists cabinet appointees and various figures amid a flood of names and political maneuvering.
An OCR fragment lists names and places with scattered, unclear phrases. It mentions Avon Ewe, NASA, Tower, Convention, and various odd terms. The readable content hints at a chaotic historical docket or meeting notes with multiple entities but few coherent facts.
Geo W Beers secures the Paulding telephone exchange contract. Patr Bros relocate their barber shop across the street to the former Sherman McCleary room. their barber goes to the home on Central Avenue. Daisy E Va Strander and Mig marry at the bride’s parents’ home in town. Judge Mooney presides over the Defiance case. the Huffman nomination in Ohio City. Mrs Susan A Johnson buys a new West Male Street home. Johnas Johnson, editor of Ohio City News, is GOP gubernatorial candidate for the unexpired term. Parker sentences for robbery. A discussion on witness conduct and Crete’s warlike stance under Lord Byron societies.
Local fragmentary text recalls farmers opposing hunting rabbits under a harsh winter law and a lengthy obituary note for Elizabeth Havington Grapes Bevington, detailing Van Wert County pioneer family history from 1812 onward, plus a 1897 Encampment resolution honoring Patriarch Joseph Cassell and condolences to his family.
An article features testimonials from women praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for a range of gynecological issues. It notes doctors' limits and urges others to seek the remedy, citing personal recovery stories and improved health.
J Miller of the Surgical Hotel at Columbus visits Yao Wert Ohio on March 4 1897 for one day and monthly thereafter. He lists extensive treatments for chronic diseases ear nose and throat eye lung stomach and nervous disorders with cancer removal and deformity care. Free consultation and paid surgical work. Local notices follow about residents and events, including marriages and meetings.
An 1897 notice promotes an auction in Van Wert on March 16 at 9 am. It lists 5 head of horses including a Thoroughbred and draft breeds, cattle, brood sows, farming gear, wagons, harness, and farm implements. Auctioneers Evans, Moar & Jenna urge attendance at the residence near Venice Bridge for sale of livestock, equipment, and household items.
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