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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1898

Page

5

Death and deaths of local residents in Van Wert area

Leonard Moore a longtime CN railroad engineer and Water Works employee died at 68 after heart and kidney disease. Clyde Cook departs for Texas leaving unpaid debts. Charles W Lown, 76, pioneer resident and Masonic member, dies after long illness. funeral held with Masonic rites in Van Wert. Gladiator play starring Robert Downing set for March 8 at Van Wert. Local events include a charity show for ladies and schoolchildren and a party honoring Miss Dora Kerstetter.

Leonard Moore Water Works Charles W Lown van Wert South Washington Street Mr Lown W H Wagner Baptist Church Romains Mn Woodland

Land Pike Tax Case Invalidated in Van Wert County

Judge Mooney ruled the Venedocia pike tax invalid after finding a majority of landowners did not sign the petition and the Pike Commission had no jurisdiction. Cases by Muller and others establish a precedent, with many taxpayers still pursuing relief in separate suits. Saltzgaber Hoke & Burtsfeld represented the plaintiffs. A L Sweet and others defended.

Mooney Charles Muller D W Williams Jacob Chatter D W Walthams van Wert County Pikes of Venedocia van Wert Shaffer Raiso Saltzgaber, Hohe & Buttefield Supreme Court Pike Saltzgaber Hoke & Burtsfeld A L Sweet G L Marble Todd & Mathias

Reindeer Herd Passes Through Van Wert on Klondike Trail

Excited crowds witnessed a large caravan of 587 reindeer and 60 cars pass through Van Wert on Wednesday night headed toward the frigid inland. The herd, with many Laplanders and families, drew hundreds of spectators as questions about their route and exhibition lingered. A Sunset Farm sale nearby drew a big turnout with prices strong, totaling over eighteen hundred dollars.

Klondike Moses van Wert Sunset Farm Sunset Stock Farm Gan Rally Real- Wed

Local Notes Highlight Community Visits and Meetings

Local items recall visits by Mrs Harry Frett and Alma Carey to events in Limia and a concert in June. Doledy Geo returns from a trip to Parnesville and Wheeling West Virginia with health and rheumatism treatment discussed. Community leaders like Mr Agler and Hon W H Cauughim attend town events while legal matters involve W O Miller and a Democratic candidate slate.

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Local notices and town events mix in scattered report

The fragmentary item lists cemetery decoration day observances, home moves, a Democratic convention delay, and various local errands. It mentions the G A R visit, a base purchase on Washington Street, a clothing note, a school or youth scout activity, and a fire alarm incident, all with unclear timing and limited context.

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Optician Pratt Offers Eye Exams at Wardheat Drug Store

Castoria Sco F. 8. Pratt, an optician at Yoo's Drug Store in Wardheat, advertises eye examinations and service offerings.

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