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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1896
Page
3
A fragmented sale list shows assorted grocery items and prices from Allen Bros. Items include sugar, coffee, flour, beans, rice, tins, soap, soap, syrup, and ginger snaps. The ad promises a free beat upright piano drawing at the Anderson & Newton sale with a fair ticket offer.
Citizens of Union township are urged to attend a Monday evening gathering at the Center to form a permanent organization addressing money matters. The meeting aims to unite across party lines and end with a strong showing in support of Free Silver Glob. Leader Burtsfield is expected to speak.
A clipped editorials summary attacks silver policy and urges farmers in Van Wert County to read New York Sun commentary on the gold standard. It claims the Sun predicts price shifts if silver returns, including doubled costs for wheat flour tea coffee and dairy products, urging voters to remember this before election day.
The People's party National Convention in session at St Louis shows strong Bryan support with about four fifths backing and Nebraska oratorical backing. Senator Allen of Nebraska was elected permanent chairman by a large majority and urged Bryan as the sole defense against gold men. The Democratic Populist fusion is seen as sweeping Western states and Bryan's victory forecast widely.
The column records wartime warnings about corruption and money power, then lists local business changes. W F Hire buys Jacob Miller’s restaurant on North Washington. Jono Roglisti sells his stand to I P Wabber. Ruse Webber’s Noble saloon dissolves as Webber retires. O W Allen sells a grocery to his brother Sherman. Real estate transfers include Morgan FE Williams to Thomas E Williams and Mary E Williams to Thomas E Williams, plus several subdivison and land deals in Van Wert and York townships. John McKinney returns from Clinton county to serve a term. previously convicted of perjury and parole revoked, he faces additional time. A saddle for sale and assorted small notices cap the item.
A regional educational institute will be held at Van Wert High School from August 3 to 7, with free lectures each evening. Notables J J Burne and J W Zeller will attend. Prof P S Morgan and Prof I N Kegear also listed. Attendees urged to join as education focus. Local announcements praise related products and report weather and crop concerns amid heavy rains.
Judge Norris was nominated by acclamation for the Piard Judicial Circuit to succeed Judge H. W. Senay. Seneca county delegates initially opposed but withdrew their candidate after recognizing Norris's strong support. Roger praised Seneca County judge Shay and moved to suspend the roles to finalize Norris's nomination.
Rumors tip Hon Urban H Healer of Van Wert for Wardenship of the Central State Hospital for the Insane, replacing J H Diehl of Cleveland amid recent dissatisfaction and pending trustees meeting. Br Hester recently met with Governor Bushnell to discuss the appointment, with board actions expected within ten days.
A stream of visitors from Delphos Wren and Ada county towns kept the community chatting. Judge Brotherton of Delphos and D. B Baxter with J. F. Lindemann were in town. Fortuner and F. M. Brickner from Delphos called on business. Miss Hattie Pence and A. J. Gambler from Spencerville visited Van Wert. Also noted were Prof. Bushman and wife returning from New Lisbon. A judicial convention in Liwa drew many county residents including Mayor Sutphen, Levi Tweobs, and J. M. Geiso. A farm for rent near Ada County was advertised locally.
Fragmentary wartime era letter page discusses populist support for bimetallic policy, anger at money power, and calls to restore silver pricing. Mentions figures like Harvey, Bryan, and Stett J. Ee Harves, with scattered references to open markets, economic distress, and reform rhetoric. The piece blends political opinion with miscellaneous local notices and theater ads.
The item describes a season excursion to Winona sessions on Lake Clormorly Yage Lake and nearby routes with special low rates and tickets. It notes a return trip after Jane Ast and mentions a June to August window for selling fares and a program involving local individuals and organizations.
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