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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1887

Page

4

Stay There Star Suit Store Given Western Fever Advice

A shopper rejects Western migration, warning of high costs and scarce opportunities for the poor, while praising local Star store. The man endorses One-price, low, fair pricing, and stresses staying in Van Wert county. He notes the Star's good value, fair treatment, and plans to keep prices down. Red tickets.

van Wert V. W. County Louis Wolf & Co Calhoun Street Fort Wayne Ind

Van Wert Times Item Highlights Local Business and News

The Van Wert Times notes J. C. Lake and C. C. Carr of Wooster show a square hole boring machine aiding carpenters. Hemoval W. F. Hire moves his tobacco store to a post office area room, plans larger wholesale trade. Blacksmith Charles N. Scheidt eyes a wagon shop building and offers buggy work in exchange. O A Collins dies after heat in a harvest field near Cridersville. Fourth of July Gun Club scores tallied at the Fair Grounds. Board of Health hog pen nuisance case ends with hogs released. Forged check case decided for the defendant. List of letters at the Van Wert post office. Jewelry store boasts large watch trade. Democratic State Convention excursion to Cleveland advertised.

Hemoval W. F. Hire Tres Board of Health Gilliland Saltzgaber Alexander Darnell Geo. Wells van, Wert van Wert National Bank W. Hall L. A. Harvey Harvey Squire C. P. Richey H. C. Glenn J. S. Brumback Andrew J. Porter Salem Ind Board of Education Toledo Union School Levi Meredith Marsh van Wert Lima

Diploma case and political clash in Scott

John T. Scott filed an affidavit against Dr. R B Wilson for practicing medicine without a proper diploma. Wilson was bound over to the next grand jury on $300 bail after an arrest ordered by the mayor. The piece notes political spite and Wilson's election as mayor amid controversy, with commentary on motives and local rivals. Also mentions a cheap rail fare to Cleveland for the Democratic State Convention, July 20-21, with return by July 23.

John T. Scott Scott Browder R. 8. Wilson Dr. Wilson Union Township Wilson

Presbyterian Social and M E Mite Society Meet Next Wednesday

A series of church and fraternal announcements. Presbyterian Social to meet at Mrs G H Marsh residence next Wednesday afternoon. M E Mite Society to assemble with Mrs Gackenheimer on East Main Street. Copper W R C No 91 to meet at G A R Hall Saturday July 16 at 2 pm for Marion Encampment 61 I C O F. encampment regular meeting Tuesday July 12 with officer installations. patriarchs urged to attend. Open air Baptist service planned next Sunday at rear of church. preaching by Rev N B H Gardner. interior being painted by H C McLaughlin. subscribers urged to pay. Dedication day to be announced.

Presbyterian Social G. H. Marsh M. E. Mite Society Gackenheimer East Main Street W. R Copper W. R. C. No. 91 G. A. R. Hall Marion 1. C. of N. B. H. Gardner H.C. McLaughlin

Fourth of July in Van Wert and regional notes

Local items from Van Wert and vicinity cover Fourth of July events in Lima and Dayton excursions, weather impact, and community happenings. Notable notes include a runaway incident on Sycamore street, school heating contracts, a missing pastor search, a child’s funeral in Salem, and assorted local business and personal updates.

Van Wert Ohio ads and notices blend in old time issue

Ads and notices from Van Wert County Ohio fill page items about a well known local physician famed for reading minds, land and property sales near Van Wert House, leases and notices from the Natural Gas and Oil Co, an exam date for Van Wert Union School applicants, and assorted retail and dining notes including a Florentine restaurant lunch and a humorous exchange about ice making.

van Wert County Natural Gas and Oil Co Cras Gordon

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