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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1893
Page
7
The Van Wert Times discusses William Jennings Bryan and party politics, mentions Lima postmaster prospects, a California senator's death, and the Homestead riots' closure. It praises arbitration between Brazil and Argentina, critiques tariff debates, and muses on Republican versus Democrat fortunes in Van Wert County amid tariff and economy concerns.
Editorial notes Democrats of Ohio will shift battle to Cincinnati to mobilize voters. Hamilton County’s swing is pivotal as Cincinnati helps determine Ohio’s result, with speakers like John Griffin Carlisle invited to address tariff reform themes. The piece urges a short, decisive fight and swift Republican acknowledgment of the goal.
A Pittsburgh dispatch reports the Oil Well Supply Company appoints John Eston as receiver to protect assets totaling about 2.5 million dollars against liabilities of 1.1 million. The firm operates mills in Pittsburg and stores in Oil City and Bradford. The court bond is set at 50 dollars and a creditors meeting will occur soon as the firm plans to continue operations and make monthly payments. The article also covers Governor Alger praising pension office administration and calls for reform of pension policies.
News from Duworo dated June 20 reports fires across the Mesaba range with Virginia and Merritt heavily affected. The estimated total loss reaches 1.5 million dollars with 3,500 people dependent on relief as 340 homes burned in Virginia and Merritt nearly wiped out. Rescue and relief work spreads across camps with Elks and police deploying to Virginia and Duluth aiding victims while insurance coverage is being assessed.
We offer 50 beautiful Che Nille Rugs in all colors at 50 cents each. Also 24 inch umbrellas with oxidized handles from 50 cents. BonSasil dress fabric in black blue and red and heliotrope red and white sold at 10 cents per yard.
The advertisement promotes low prices on textiles and dress fabrics including Shirtings from 4c per yard Lonsdale Muslin bleached 84c 36-inch Dress Berges 6c Latine Chevrones 6c Dress Charlies 43c 10c Ginghams 8c Zephyr Ginghams 15c Calicoes from 4c.
Chauncy M. DePew of New York spoke in Cucaco about rail excursion rates to the Chicago World's Fair. He said eastern roads would run weekly or semi weekly excursions without hurting regular service and aim to make travel affordable. He commented on finances, bank sentiment, and a possible Congress relief session, advocating Sherman bill repeal amid market caution.
Customers can buy shoes at Wilkinsons now with heavy discounts ahead of remodeling after July 4. The store lists plow shoes at 1 dollar, walking shoes at 75 cents, red walking shoes at 1.24, men’s dress shoes at 2 dollars, ladies’ tipped shoes at 2 dollars, and ladies and men’s fine shoes in 3 to 5 dollar ranges. Purchases of 5 dollars gain a free choice from silverware novelties. Longsworth Co. maintains a large stock and promises no underselling.
As undersigned also been duly appointed and qualified as AI of the property and siecle of John Welf of Ohio Cuts Van Wert county Ohio under and pursuant Revised Statutes of Ohio ree to assignments by debtors for the one of creditors All persons knowing themselves to be indenied to said John Wolf will prespe ee my drug store in Ohio City and all persons having claims just Bima will fle the Sams with Dated this Mih ay of one 188 nan W. Banter Ohioheal signs of John Wolf Original Widows Increase Back Pay Bounty Minors and all claims against the Government prosecuted New decisions and the laws more liberal than ever Call or address box 705 Van Wert Ohio Office over First was bank second floor to left
Wanted readers of fine horses to view Billy Davis colts at Sunset Stock Farm located one mile west of Van Wert on the Ridge. The notice invites horse enthusiasts to attend and inspect the young horses offered for sale or display.
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