Daring thieves loot Willard home in masked break in
Saturday morning at about three o clock two masked burglars entered North Jefferson street resident Willard s house and tied him to bed after taking a watch money ring and silverware they warned him not to cry and left with keys one suspect ring was damaged by water and the thieves may be locals or from abroad Willard a drugstore clerk noted a stolen key and lock change at L K Webster Co while authorities search for clues
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M Willard
North
Jefferson Street
J. P Reed
Willard
Mr. Willard
Lars
L. K. Webster & Co
Trouble at Scott involves noted local figures in clash
Prominent Dr. Wilson of the State Board of Parisian Examiners and ex-merchant J Thor, both Scott residents, fought Monday after a long running dispute over a note. Wilson struck Riger with a piece of coal, causing a scalp wound. injury not serious. Also reports of a steer breaking from a stockyard causing chaos on West Main Street, and farmer William Snyder near Van Wert suffering a serious heart attack after walking Central Avenue.
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Wilson
State Board of Parisian Examiners
J Thor
Scott
Hutchison
Rizer
Mr. Wilson
Riger
Pennsylvania Stock Yards
West Main Street
Atticken
William Snyder
van Wert
Central Avenue
Tie
RJ. Morgan
Tia
Important Probate Decision Reacts to Will Sale Case
Judge W. W. Wilson of Van Wert County rules the executor may sell real estate to pay debts despite a pending will contest. The ruling emphasizes creditors’ rights to access estate funds and not wait for probate disputes to end. Attorneys Elliott and Chelloweth represent executors and creditors.
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Greenville Pritume
W. W Wilson
van Wert
Burke
Quenton
Wilson
Paul Brown
Brown
Veter Brown
Fort
Common Pleas Court
van Wort
Wilson Beiught
Elliott & Chelloweth
Sers
Lt Witt
Stuckey Elected to State Board of Agriculture in Columbus
Van Wert county resident Mr Stuckey won a five year vacancy on the State Board of Agriculture on the 61st ballot, receiving 48 of 58 votes. He was one of several candidates including A J Clark J T Robison L R Dunham and Charles W Taylor, with many opponents noted. The trip to Columbus followed the annual meeting and the honor reflects well on Stuckey and Van Wert county.
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Stuckey
E. B. Gillian
Geo Lewis
A. A. Gitlin
Columbus
State Board of Agriculture
State Board
van Wert
A. J. Clark
Guernsey County
J.T. Robison
Seneca
L. R Dunham
Cuyahoga
Cuyahoga, ©. Bordwell, Clermont, Charles W. Taylor, Ene; T. L. Galwn
Clark
T Baldwin
Mahontog
C Williams
Huron
WS Kinkead
Adams
Samuel Taylor
Franklin
G Green
Noble
Cincinnati Northern offices moved to Toledo Ohio
report outlines removal of the Cincinnati Northern general offices to Toledo and the consolidation of operations February 1 with details on circulars about the Detroit Toledo and Milwaukee railroad lease, appointment of J Flanders as general superintendent, and W T Backus reassigned locally while remaining.
Troops Delay as Second Ohio Regiments Stay In
A Macon dispatch reports Captain Clark, mustering officer, says the Second Ohio will not be released until mid February to finish mustering negro regents. The unit was mustered in April and likely remains in service past the February anniversary of the Maine explosion.
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Macan
Clark
Ghia
Obia Tast
Dirs
Ohi
al- Inrat
Entertainments for Band Benefit Draw Crowds in Van Wert
Enthusiastic crowds in Van Wert attend nine booth displays and a parade as fundraisers for the Utestand band. A cake walk and minstrel show draw lively participation while plans for vaudeville and further entertainment tonight promise a strong finish and a profitable outcome. Levi Riley of Van Wert suffers a serious woodworking accident but survives with treatment.
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Utestand
van Wert
Drained but up a probable f ale arrest in Van Wert
Police report discredits the story of Magner a young Ringwald farm worker who boarded an east bound train at Middlepoint to steal a ride to Delphos. Detective Reeves placed him under arrest before Delphos. Magner claimed another companion Chit Wilson rode with him but Reeves says he alighted with Magner before reaching Delphos. He was arraigned before Mayor Cochran and fined 95.50. After release Magner encountered two other youths. his tale is questioned. Rumors of police shake up and past civil matters loom in town as residents await change. The Fourth Infantry unit passed through en route to New Jersey aboard the Mohawk. Local divorce action between James Longster and Elizabeth Longster progressed in Van Wert court. The Pomona Grange planned a January meeting with discussions on road funding and county systems. A local incident involved Seheidt defending himself against insults from factory workers. Ethel Hunter died aged six in Wanh o township. burial set for Lancaster.
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James Mogeer
Ringwald
Middlepoint
Delphos
Reeves
Magner
Cochran
Chit Wilson
COUNTERFEIT CENTS HAUNT SLOT MACHINES AND BUSINESSES
The article warns grocers and others to watch one cent pieces amid a counterfeit penny surge. It notes U S subtreasuries began scrutiny of pennies, a steady counterfeit flow supports a slot machine demand, and bad cents flood circulation while banks seek protective measures.
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United States
Tula
Sunday School Convention in Van Wert County In January
The Van Wert county Sunday school convention is set for January. Delegates from each Sunday school are urged to attend and report their scholastic progress. Local speakers with Sunday school experience will present. Public School Report shows January month totals with enrollment and attendance. Death of Mrs Edward Thomas, an early York township settler, buried in Venadocte.
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van Wert
Secion
Venadocte
Edward Thomas
York Township
van ‘Wert
Venedecla
Kaward ‘Thomna
Wales
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Clacinnati Northern
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Yao Wen
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Latty
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Elizabeth Longster
Uved
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Chas Sohslat
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Hoagho
Ethel
Mia
Chas Hunter
Wongho
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Banta Sivek Waltit
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Pelos
Omni Addaeen
Manor Hil
Rebart Co
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Ine
Atmoy Jarorr
Hines & Son
Drucccists
Bob
Iran
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Clothier
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Home Guards of America
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ee Le +m Hedion
Supreme
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van Wert Gas Light CO
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