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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1899
Page
3
An OCR heavy page blends legal actions, arrests, and inquest notes with scattered names, places, and dates. It references Judge Mooney, a fatal illness, preliminaries for cases, settlements, funeral arrangements, and local civic matters, all rendered in a rough, provisional news-card style.
The annual convention featured speeches by Grand Chancellor and officers, with Knights rank conferred by Lie exevient Defiance team. The evening included a minstrel show of music and humor, and praise for the youth volunteers who supported the event and park activities.
A fire destroyed a kitchen and gutted the east side of a residence on Westington and Phi Streets. Neighbors alerted authorities. firefighters contained the blaze but the home sustained extensive damage. No injuries reported.
An early wedding in Wishington town features families and guests from local and nearby parishes. The ceremony blends community ties with wartime rites as relatives gather at the bride’s home for the nuptials and a reception.
A lengthy court dispute centers on a petition by commissioners seeking to block a removal order and maintain a water flow to prevent bridge damage. The case, heard in federal courts, references bond requirements, injunctions, and potential removal actions. The action hinges on whether delaying the injunction would harm public works and river flow, with a ruling on the bond and bridge repairs awaiting further proceedings.
A garbled police blotter lists multiple incidents including thefts, arrests, and local disturbances. Names, places, and timelines are scattered. readable items mention a brewing company burglary, a funeral director, arrests for drug-related offenses, and community notices.
A large holiday event at the Dowler home drew a full house with neighbors and friends. Tables groaned with kitchen and cellar fare as guests enjoyed music and speeches, while a fundraiser featured a sale of fruits and goods to benefit local plans.
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