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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1899
Page
3
The piece details a convention and platform debates focused on reversing Bell Telephone monopoly control in Van Wert and surrounding areas. It highlights advocacy for local public utility options, fair rates, and municipal or cooperative telephony to empower residents and protect rates.
Fragmented text discusses a Republican convention, Boss Cox, and trust issues around Hanna. It references votes from Hamilton County, the trust plank, and opposition to the Standard Oil influence. Mentions Attorney General Menneth and Liv Soyer amid party disputes and leadership debates.
No clear facts available in the provided text. The readable portion does not yield identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or events to summarize into a dated news item.
A probate court trial found Mel Ton and Jam es donk guilty of assault in a case arising from a May night chase near Cayott. The Jenkins brothers also faced assault charges. both trials concluded with guilty verdicts and fines. Fugitives Kracius Jenkins and Verity Hire were identified. one group fled, another surrendered later. Citizens pursued suspects, but no additional arrests occurred.
A Rentiaman read the adverbine menus of Cutm Juices tobacco and decided to buy. After tasting, he was surprised by its good floor. Major Comer watched prices and secured a large lot at low cost, benefiting himself and his customers since its market introduction. COMLIG, THE TOBACCO MAN handles the brand exclusively.
Van Wert women of several clubs form a federation. They plan a union meeting on June 9 at the Presbyterian Church with a program by represented clubs. Light refreshments will follow to foster social bond and encourage intellectual pursuits through local and national federation work.
A garbled scan notes various local items including a dance tournament at the new hotel, court actions involving Henry of Middlepoint, and 19th century civic details. It mentions a home excursion to Clarks Lake, a school term ending, a drummer arrest, and a shift of a gas main, along with railway and post office notes and several town personalities.
A fragmented report recalls a bitter fight over the United States Senate race and a nurse's hospital role. Warden Col WR Chie and Major Rolower are named among supporters who urge clemency for Nash Mos, while Bushnell and Nash Mos grapple with trust and alleged fraasing fetter.
Court house notices from various county offices record juror fees witness payments and real estate transactions. Names such as Rick Becker Arcia Wright Carey Zoten Clark and Oscar R Bair appear among numerous property transfers and probate actions including claims in Middlepoint Union Township and Liberty Township with estates and guardianship appointments noted. The section closes with a school report from Whitefield to York Township detailing teacher Frances Gilliland and student attendance.
A heavy sale list offers carpets rugs and tapestries at low prices per yard with wool and Axminster options. Includes velvet and damask styles plus tapestry curtains priced between 2 and 5 dollars per yard. Remnants and large stock claim best modern designs aimed to save buyers money.
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