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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1885
Page
2
Local merchant Dayton Frank Co extends tailoring store in The Trues building with new head wear and furnishing departments. News items cover a funeral, rink delays, a new jeweler partnership, a missing horse, skating rink comparisons, and local fires in Liberty Township.
Obituary notices from Van Wert recount the life of Hon. Charles P. Edson born in Vermont in 1809 who moved west, practiced law since 1843, served in the State Assembly and as Probate Judge. Funeral held in West Van Wert with fond tributes from colleagues. Resolutions praise his public service, character, and family condolences extended.
Advertisements promote throat lozenges from L F Gackenheimer and Druggist 43 East Main St for cold related irritation. Includes coal pricing from GEO Beers and a general note on best medicine at low prices.
Subscrib ers rush to claim free numbers for the Last Grand Drawing offering five hundred dollars in gold at the Grand Opera House Van Wert. Readers are urged to act now as the date nears and admission favors number holders who will conduct the draw.
A compact roundup notes events and local chatter from the area. Mentions include Longfellow's birthday and a variety of everyday items, from music at the rink to upcoming examinations and community notices. The tone reflects a bustling small town with civic and social items intertwined.
Weather remains harsh with sleighing long past, while Van Wert suffers cold days and a frost harmed crops. Local notes include politics, court sessions, new buildings, skating reports, and a fire at Peter Mell’s residence. The town sees mixed business, injury updates, and public notices amid varied community happenings.
Personal notices recount health improvements and visits of local residents. names include B F Slater C I McFadden Frank De Pay H V Cooper George Schlup George Beers John Strandler W A Germann Dr W A France A N Krant A J Hines D A Johns J M Springer Charles Morris O D Swartout H Butler John Van Liew A P McConahay W H Chistopher Ferguson and more with moves, travels to New Orleans Chicago Columbus and Green ville plus appointments in railroad and medical circles.
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