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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1896
Page
3
The Hal Hiestand band will stay home on Independence Day to entertain Van Wert county and visitors. Two concerts, afternoon and evening, are planned with fireworks after a citizens fund raised $100 to aid the ensemble. The community anticipates a thronged Fourth as St Wayes and other distant cities are not hosting the band this year.
The Anderdown Newton Vase Company launches a free admission plan for schoolchildren at the Pickaway County Fair on September 9 1856 with a grand piano giveaway for three lucky youths and a parade of nearly ten thousand children. The piano opening sale also debuts with a balloon ascent and bands providing entertainment for ticket holders. Telephonic contact 17% Pathame listed. A. P. Wiswan. Sheriff deputies pursue horse thief Frack Moore. captured near Steele Indiana after stealing a mare buggy and harness from Circleville area. Moore confessed and will be tried in Circleville. A reward previously offered for horse and gear was paid.
Attorney GL Marble reported a home burglary last Friday with valuables stolen including a parkotbook and breast pin from Mrs Marble's mother Mrs Depny. A kitchen window was found open and a watch chain left on the vest. Prohibitionists in Van Wert county are urged to meet at City Hall on Wednesday June 24 at 1 pm to discuss the situation post Pittsburgh convention and potential political reform actions.
An inquest into the drowning of a baby at a Gib county home finds the death due to the child being thrown into tubs of water by its mother. Witnesses describe the mother’s disturbed state and conflicting stories, with neighbors debating mental stability and possible plans to harm another child or the husband.
The Northwestern Firemen’s Association held its annual meeting and parade on Wednesday at Noble’s Opera House. J. H. Wronefield was elected president for the coming year. Local officials from Van Wert attended, along with numerous residents and visiting Shrine members. Excursion tickets were offered for Fourth of July travel. details announced with conditions on fares and validity. An item titled Don’t Stop Tobacco appeared amid reports.
The Ohio based police organization with 300 members and secretary LW Murtz plans a large Mevling on Anguet Gil near North Baltimore with bands balloons and other attractions for visitors. The Progressive Shows promise their best production yet with Toby Sunply acrobats and daring performers. Will visit Van Wort on Wednesday July 1 amid a year of prior successful seasons and strong public demand.
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