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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
3
NOELL and McDONALD DRUGS announce a stocked Drug Department with purest and best available drugs, sundries, toilet articles, soaps, and related goods from reliable manufacturers. They assert quality is paramount and pledge to supply customer needs in this line to full satisfaction.
A local paper notes a vast wall paper selection drawn from 28 large U S factories offering new, attractive designs in popular and cheaper grades. The shop emphasizes no old stock and a clean stock with a wide range plus a large inventory of window shades.
An advertisement touts Blair Tablets Cranes Whitangs and Burrows Brothers Tustral Stationery as best in class with a wide assortment and confidence in quality and service to persuade buyers.
The dealer promotes two punt brands Painte, NP 5 and Onye Mixed Punts as top quality products. They claim pure material and thorough workmanship with extensive color options including Carters Pare White Laid. The shop asserts readiness to meet any color requirement and supply every nail win part lute.
The Spring Election nominating slate lists villagers willing to serve, with names like Osborn, Newton, Mathias, Davis, and Shupp among possible candidates. Republican and Democratic hints mix as talks continue on mayoral and street commissioner posts while town finances and treasury exam results are published by probate and county officials.
A breach of promise suit brought by Lat Me hie White against Tustin Brower, a wealthy Ada capitalist, was settled out of court after a late Allen County common pleas term trial. The jury disagreed, witnesses varied, and Mrs White and Mrs Kensel of Delphos traveled to Van Wert to finalize a settlement estimated at $2000 to be paid by each side plus their own costs.
In Wert county notes an appeal or claim details Emmet Wyere and Otley Wyere sentenced by common pleas to the reformatory for burglary and fencing in October 1898. Dr Wahinen discusses medical treatment outcomes and mentions Dr Mahon's continued practice with long-standing cases. The piece references upcoming visit to Van Wert by Dr Mahon on Friday March 18 and notes various local medical discussions.
An election notice seeks Democratic voters to convene at City Hall on Tuesday March 13 at 7 PM to nominate candidates for mayor marshal street commissioner clerk treasurer and board of education. Delegates and alternates by district chosen. also county committee selects council and mayor candidates. Separate items note retirements and local incidents including a death, pension changes, ditch hearing, a burial, a lecture, a sleighing party, and a fire at a residence on Williamson street.
David Heipley died Wednesday afternoon from illness after a brief illness. He was a longtime member of the Collett and Harley grocery firm at 7 East Main Street until retirement after the war. He leaves a wife and two daughters Mrs Allen and Mrs War Steith. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Tadge Mooney preached in common interlude and Judge Aru Atromge led the session with verdicts and pleas. Robt Wash and others faced assault charges as a damage suit involving Peter Wauester was dismissed. A jury failed to reach a verdict on several counts and the calendar included custody disputes and other indictments in Van Wert Wisconsin area.
The auditor congratulated the appraisers on their helpful guidance to perform their duties. He stated appraisers must base valuations on actual view and not hearsay, may adjust valuations if misvaluation occurs, and should consider landowner input. He advised not to penalize owners for neglect and urged consultation with the landowner for best results at the auditor's office.
A damaged OCR summary describes a harsh glacial period hitting Sin Wert County. It notes wheat fears, thaw and subsequent freeze worsening suffering at Cements meres Lown creek area and Keirtuwa residents. Families moved, horse stalls and lymis impacted, and relief came from past week enabling heavy loads to town.
A proposed state tax plan would raise about 3.4 million dollars over three years, with Wert county bearing roughly 100 dollars per year per taxpayer. The bill would saddle county taxpayers with a burden that benefits no local industry and faces opposition as wasteful and unfair. The piece argues the measure harms taxpayers and should be discarded.
Andrew Plinn, aged 66, a longtime local business figure, died after a fall near South Race during a social event. The community described him as prominent on Main Street and a former owner of a local enterprise. The town prepares services and condolences while awaiting official notice. Other items mention a farewell party for Miss Blog and attendance at local gatherings.
Wisconsin poultry market notes strong demand in March with prices for corn fed birds at favorable levels. Local producers report steady sales and steady prices as market activity continues.
Trustees from Pike and Liberty townships met in Kaw to discuss road funding by bonds. They warned a general vote on bonds would be futile until legislature enacts a law to authorize such bonds, citing constitutional issues and future court rulings.
Mahan and Rice sold the Peoples Mills this week to Huston of East Liverpool. A stock company will control thereafter and Huston will be abaats head. The mills, long run by Mahan and Rice, will be surveyed by the new owners around the 28th of the month.
Fragmentary text mentions a doctor names and a May date with references to wine, water, and sleep cures. It reads like a garbled old medical anecdote or advertisement with scattered names and places, lacking coherent events or outcomes.
A Toledo Humane Society officer, in town with a warrant for Bruce Wilson, charged with failure to provide for his family, was taken to Toledo from Pleasant township to answer the accuse. The restless report includes other local notes and court actions from the area.
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