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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1899
Page
3
A three month rural mail service trial in two Wear counties shows strong uptake with two carriers handling delivery. October to November piece totals rise from 0,094 to 7,027 while farmers praise the system, predicting wider door-to-door service in coming years, alongside anti trust policy debate.
A tramp who gave the name Frank McMann from Chicago was sheltered at the city prison last Saturday night. He fell ill during the night and remained in jail Sunday. Health Officer Wilkinson treated him and diagnosed paedinunta. He was moved to the Allen House on East Court Street for better care. He is improving but remains weak and likely unable to resume travel for some time.
The quarterly institute of Van Wert county teachers will convene January 21 at the central school building in the city. Supt Simpkens of St Marys will discuss the lakes of America and Mrs Sharkey will introduce a change in primary work.
In Middlepoint Thursday a ladle of boiling lard overturned, burning Mrs. Tharri son Weyer, injuring both eyes though one might be permanently lost. The incident occurred during lard rendering and left serious facial burns.
David Spangler, a longtime Van Wert County lumber dealer, died by suicide in a deep well at his South Washington Street planing mill. Investigators found a rope tied to a water pipe and another to a valve, aiming to ensure death and later hoped for quick discovery. Funeral services were held at his home, with burial in Woodland Cemetery, leaving four daughters and two sons.
Citizens of Van Wert urged to attend two charity events in Marsh block Walnut street. Thursday features a cake walk and kirmiss with 15 cent admission. Friday offers a minstrel show and a 25 cent dinner, with provisions requested by Friday morning.
Citizens in towns that furnished companies for the Second Ohio regiment react with joy as dispatches from Washington confirm mustering out orders. The Second Ohio at Macon Ga First West Virginia at Columbus Ga and First Territorial at Albany Ga are among those slated for discharge. Mustering will occur at current locations with furloughs limited. travel pay and extra rations total about 30 dollars per man. Capt Frederick acts as mustering officer with Lt Harper assisting to complete papers and duties.
Indignant citizens report a secret council session leading to the removal of 24 electric lamps, leaving 20 burning to meet a contract. The decision targeted business areas, provoking charges of misjudgment as darkness spreads through main streets. Banks in Van Wert report annual officer reelect.
The long anticipated consolidation of the Cincinnati Northern and Detroit Toledo Milwaukee is assured with offices moved to Toledo about February 1. Vice President J J Seaman and other Cincinnati Northern officials arrived to finalize leasing arrangements. Flanders returns to lead operations. The move brings both roads under one management, affects Van Wert offices, and expands contact with other railroads.
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