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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1897
Page
2
The description advertises a tailoring department with a selection of suiting and overcoats in latest patterns and fabrics. It mentions various fabric types and finishes and invites customers to have their dress attire tailored.
A local ad touts a wide selection of men and boys suits with deep discounts. Prices span from 1.50 to 4.00, with medium weight all wool Scotch style and reefers in various sizes. The listing highlights formal, braided, and reefer jackets aiming to close stock.
A Republican mistook the Advance Agent of Prosperity for a constable last Monday and shot him with a shotgun. The incident triggered swift police action and the agent's transport by ambulance. George Marshall, who was injured, is reported to be recovering from a fractured skull. The event mirrors a tense political atmosphere as officials pursue charges and seek justice. Authorities also report tax collection and local incidents including a theft case involving a horse and a youth suspect.
Dated catalog fragment shows men heavy weight gray merinos at 25e per garment and ribbed balbriggan fleece lined options. Also lists random camels lair heavy natural wool red cochiniel dyed ribbed balbriggan and Ilygonie wool with fleece lining. Boys ribbed jersey available. Remaining items priced around 40e per garment.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions overcoats and pools with unclear context. It references items like coats and various numbers and names appear garbled. The readable content is limited to scattered phrases without a clear event or outcome.
Dr Alvin Dis, a Paahling physician, was arrested on a complaint from Anoa Bogay who accuses him of fathering her unborn child. A preliminary hearing occurred in Justice Richy’s court with bond set at 500 dollars as local residents and family ties figure in the closely watched case.
Farmers from Van Wert County will attend the annual institute in Pomona Hall. Geor I hs and G Le Lawrence will deliver lectures while A J Muller and other county farmers lead sessions.
Fragmented OCR text lists residents and events in Titon and Wilshire townships including names like Were Wenention JW Wenner and Henry Leviian. It references sales, shop activity, a show in Vie Po mera ow, and various local mentions with unclear details and scattered places.
A garbled list of items and prizes appears for a Saturday July 3 1897 gift distribution. The fragment mentions pies tobacco and various goods with times and numbers, indicating a local community giveaway or fair event with multiple rewards.
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