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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1891
Page
3
A fragment from Van Wert Times discusses Democratic restraint in gubernatorial rivalry, calls for unity, and critiques Republican and Democratic figures. It references Senator Cullom, President Harrison, and monetary policy, urging a solid party front and cautions against ambitious revenges while noting tariff and reciprocity debates.
A flood of short items lists where people travel visit and relocate. Names include L. H. Wise F. C. Bonewitz J. B. Brodnix Barneys Beal Miss Nan Johns Mona Tuttle and many others with movements from Chicago Minneapolis Indianapolis Dayton Paulding Bellefontaine Columbia City Toledo and St. Louis plus attendances at conventions and meetings.
Gilliland plans a new grain elevator as the fair returns September 8 to 11. Samuel Miller and John Gilliland visited Cincinnati with live stock. eleven coroner inquests held in Van Wert County last year. Nearly 100 town excursionists visited Manitou Beach, Michigan. W C Johnson rented suites in Jacobs block. changes at local saloon. major yields and hog pen disputes. The town mourns one year old child of Mr and Mrs Ira Johns. Frank Bonewitz resigns from Jacobs & Bamberger, Ed Klotz to take the post. Dr T J Cole receives word Mrs Rogedall, formerly Miss Gertie Clark, died abroad. Cresson stopovers for eastern travelers praised.
Levi X. Jacobs Eng delivers an ardent Independence Day oration celebrating the 115th anniversary of 1776. He extols American liberty, constitution, and citizen duties, praising veterans, education, free speech, and equal rights while urging unity, patriotism, and continued national progress.
A historical notice proclaims love of country and national pride, followed by a grain storage machine ad. It promotes a Whiteley Binder for grain saving with Drewery as agent and mentions samples at the Old Feed Yard. Authorized to state farmers can earn $50 by filing an affidavit supporting repair claims.
Tax notice lists executors and guardians with accounts for settlement to be heard Monday August 10 1891 in Van Wert County. Names include H W Biechley Jr John Wagers Archie C Conn Keathamn Shook Mary A Gaskill Theodore Wrocklage Celestia Balnet and others. Also notice of attachment for property in Ohio City and sheriff sale terms with dates and offices listed.
Purporting to be an 1891 sheriff sale in Van Wert County Ohio under court order. Clymer versus W W with estate described as land in Van Wert County to be sold at public auction. appraised at 520.00. Cash on day of sale. Sheriff P Shumaker authorized by clerk. notice dated June 38. 1891.
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