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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1890
Page
2
A local firm promotes winter overcoats and other winter goods at prices aimed to move stock for spring and summer lines. It urges customers to buy now to save money and avoid higher prices later, presenting it as a money saving preemptive purchase.
A fragment listing assorted grocery prices including tomatoes per can at 10c, 20c. sugar corn, blue berries, peaches 15 to 20c per can. table prices for cherries and pears. oranges per dozen 24c. lemons 20c. Also notes 8c to 12k for some items and various unit measures.
The Wiltshire grocery of Wm Stetler was closed by sheriff on execution for 325 dollars from Allen County Court. Pension day fills clerk and probate offices with 214 vouchers, Judge Brotherton handling about a hundred. Clayton Bros of Scott reach agreement via trustee E H Bennett to pay all claims in full. Circuit Court decisions include remanding Bonewitz v Bonewitz for new trial and several affirmations or dismissals. G L Marble returns from Toledo to Van Wert to practice law. Elizabeth Streby dies aged 68. Freddie Faudree dies at age nearly 3. Mrs C F Manship dies aged ~32 leaving four children. Wood in trade noted at Union flouring mills.
In a Wednesday meeting, the board placed a $25,000 jail construction question on the spring ballot for electors to decide on April 7. The plan seeks a compromise between calls for $30,000 and objections to exceeding $20,000. The current jail has been condemned as unfit, and the court has ruled the location lies on town property. The editorial argues necessity despite money strains and urges taxpayer support for a durable, prideful facility.
Mrs R E Encell died Thursday afternoon after battling inflammatory rheumatism and heart complications. Born December 13, 1836 in Stark County Ohio, she moved to this town with her family in 1869 and ran a millinery store, becoming the family’s sustaining pillar. She leaves two sons, Will S and Well R Encell, and was laid to rest after funeral at the Presbyterian church with interment in Woodland Cemetery.
The Delphos Courant criticizes county officials who post campaign notices on telegraph poles and questions its fellow paper’s bias. The item also advertises a $50,000 mortgage loan offer, recent marriage licenses, and a Spring term for Normal College and Commercial School in Jackson Center, Ohio with details on instructors and program.
Miss Mayme Foster assists at post office. Geo H Marsh to depart for New Orleans. Col M Alexander ill at home. A J Liehty moves to Lima. Mrs J E Winning of Continental visits town. Mr and Mrs J S Brumback visit Hon O B Brumback at Toletin. W A Geruman goes to Hillsdale for wagon business. Mrs N W Rine arrives from Burlington to visit Wert parents. Mrs Minnie Dixon of Lima visits. F C Layton S W McFarland and W H McFarland register at Hotel Marsh. J F Kennedy visits Pleasant Township. Alice Swain returns to Cambridge City. Dr C W Meeley calls on Times office. former Union Township resident. Dr A N Krout attends Starling Medical College commencement. board of censors. Divorce petition filed by Charles Hosford vs Eva M Hosford. Presbyterian and Baptist church notices. Carpet promotion by Foster Carpet and Furniture Co. Advert about Longanecker Fence product and local fencing sale by W W Michael.
The Springfield Mass Republican weekly edition offers a two page eight column format with a broad mix of news reviews literary material sermons poetry and departments for women farmers and theater sports. Subscriptions cost 1 a year or 10 cents monthly. Married notice: Frank Culp and Millie Gipe wed at Patrick Murphy’s home in Van Wert Ohio.
An illustrated ad extols Corn Juice and Baled Hay tobacco by Comer, claiming wide factory output and 25c plugs with strong, lasting chew. It touts varieties like Fruit Cake and Mess, a diamond plug, Wheel Plug, and various brands, with testimonials of vigor and widespread sales across towns.
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