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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1885
Page
4
A fragment notes trains depart from Minoteths Werhnen with a timetable detail showing a two minute slower departure relative to a reference time. The readable text is incomplete, leaving core facts uncertain.
Testimonial style local notice touts Dr Fenner Kidney and Back-ache Cure as a universal remedy. Letters from Rochester Fredoula Hamlet and others claim cures for back pain kidney disease dropsy rheumatism and female weakness. Promoted as superior to other remedies and sold by L F Gackenheimer.
An old style health claim describes dyspepsia as stomach unease with hunger craving, heartburn, bloating, bad breath and taste, low spirits, and general weakness. It promises cure by regulating bowels and strengthening digestive organs and states product sold everywhere.
SAM P JONES describes a six week revival in Nashville Tennessee led by Bam Jones a sharp quick witted Georgia preacher likened to a political campaign figure. crowds of 8000 to 10000 fill meetings with Jones delivering brisk epigrammatic sermons and stern warnings about gambling liquor and moral conduct.
A historical fragment outlines proposed amendments to Articles II and X of the Ohio Constitution, detailing executive department roles and township officer elections. It includes sections about ballots bearing constitutional notations and references to a 1856 certification and official seal. The text cites James S. Robinson as Secretary of State with a Columbus date line.
A noisy ad lists exchanges and sales in Enterprise Ohio and surrounding areas. Items include an 20 by 40 foot business room with 11 foot ceiling renting for 120 dollars a year, several Main Street lots 22 by 132 feet with rear alley access, and an additional front and side ice mauiees. No. 12 describes a two acre residence with a 61 room frame house, verandas, stable and outbuildings, renting for 96 dollars and priced around 90 dollars. No. 13 features a frame house with five rooms on two enterprise lots with water and oak framing, offered at 6 percent on sale with 30 day market run. No. 14 shows a four by nine rod lot in Shines Crossing with alley and good street access priced at 150 dollars cash. No. 15 references an acres of No. 1 Baerland in Jackson Kansas with unclear details.
A notice seeks bids for stone foundation and brick work for a Baptist Church on Ist street. The Bailatin Committee will supply work and materials. Plans and specifications are at Rev. Tees residence. Bids due by Jane 12, 1885. 2w. SHERIFF SALE. Isaac Crumrine et al. No. 7275, Van Wert County Ohio. Sale July 18, 1886 at court house in Van Wert County. property described as lot 867 in the south addition to the town of Van Wert. Appraised at $700. Terms cash. Sheriff A. L. Sweet. ?
Sealed bids are invited at the Clerk's office for the Jennings Van Wert counties Board of Education. Bids must include labor and materials and be signed by the bidder. The board may reject any or all bids and will award by the board's discretion. JOHN MASTERS, Clerk. May 29, 1883. 4w.
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