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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1887

Page

3

Libbys Shirts Exclusive Van Wert Agent Advert

The text promotes Libby’s shirts as the exclusive Van Wert agents with the largest shirt line in town. It highlights colored shirts for store and office, shirt waists for children, and a wide, handsome range of children's clothing at very low prices.

van Wert Libby Perey Atengo Mall Thaddeus Stevens Charles Sumner Horace Greeley Wendell Phillips Senate Ent I. Vallandi Ohio Senate Foraker Stephen A. Douglas Michi Wallandingham

More Hats and Fashioned Garments in City Department

A local ad promotes Stetson soft hats and latest stiff hats, silk shirts and E W linen collars, sizes up to 1834, large sizes for big men in Van Wert county. It touts economical pants, tailor made suits, spring overcoats, and single pants with elegant patterns, claiming substantial savings for businessmen and durable wear.

van Wert County

Oliver Chilled Plows Sold By D A Clark For Farmers

D A Clark announces stock of Oliver Chilled Plows for farmers. Revival at M E Church reports 113 conversions and 122 additions. Dr T Hawkins offers at public sale March 12 horses and complete livery outfit. Van Wert adds two restaurants by Geo Sidle and W McGalliard. Accidents include a boy dislocating his elbow and a boy injuring his scalp. Thief notes and millinery openings are mentioned.

T. Hawkins Jefferson and Jackson Streets

Oil and gas meeting renews Van Wert field push

An evening gathering at Van Wert City Hall resolved to deepen the old well or drill a new one. Committee members John A Conn and O D Swartout will gather proposals, visit Lima and Delphos, and report soon on a possible contract.

Messrs John Aconn O. D. Swartout Lima Delphos

Star Clothiers Promises Honest Goods and Low Prices

The ad boasts twelve suits returned for defects yet emphasizes careful stock selection and a no-sewing, low-price, one-price policy. It claims reliability, fair value, and transparent pricing, inviting customers to compare and buy without risk.

Res Star Clothiers

Dr Albert to visit Hotel Marsh for relief Clinic

Prominent Cleveland physician Dr Albert of the Albert Medical Institute will be at the Hotel Marsh on Thursday March 17. He specializes in obscure chronic and difficult cases and has achieved remarkable success. This visit offers a chance for invalids to seek relief.

Albert Cleveland Albert Medical Institute Hotel Marsh

Post office move planned for next week and local notes

Sheriff Tudor and Constable Craig are mentioned amid a day of rain and dull activity. Lima Gazette plans daily publication starting tomorrow, joining two existing dailies. A bank, a new brick home, and a cottage for rent are noted along with a social at the Joi de Vie club. Underdrains for North Washington street advance. a previous town hall underbuilding collapsed, damaging the site and chimney.

Sheriff Tudor Craig Lima Gazette Lima Washington Street Fox Lots Joi de Vie Club Grand Opera House Delphos Mercer Celina C Fourth Ward

Local notes and visits from Fort Wayne to Van Wert

Fort Wayne resident E W Strack visits town while G L Marble tours New York. Mrs H C Glenn visits Charlotte Michigan and Mrs H R Johnston tours Indianapolis. New York City guests, Chicago shopping trips, and a lecture by Belva Lockwood in Paulding are noted along with local posts on the National Union Directory and Normal school promotions at Middlepoint. Police and court actions include a hotel dispute, a gambling case, and a saloon incident with a fine.

Washington Co. D of van Wert Upper Sandusky Union Howe E. W. Strack Fort Wayne G. L. Marble New York H. C. Glenn Charlotte Mich H. R. Johnston Indianapolis Ind R. C. Lloyd New York City O. D. Swartout W. H. Corbet Samuel Neel John A. Conn Lima Ella Wetzell Belle Rank S. B. Hertz Chicago Chas. Gordon Daisy Sawyer Mary Clark Ida Smith St. Marys Belva Lockwood Paulding Jonas Stevens Ashland National Union Directory J. Y. Todd Saltzgaber & Glenn Gilboa Putnam County Ohio Geo. Cook Spencerville Marion Todd Michigan United States Delphos Delphos Assembly Knights of Labor Pollice News Wilbur Pease Middlepoint van Deere Squire Richey van Wert Jethro Evick Laemerman Jethro Toledo

Brooks Exhibits Fine Horses and New Stable Additions

The article lauds W. C. Brooks for advancing horse care in the county with enlarged stables for Hotspur Jr. and Brooks Hambletonian. Hotspur Jr. from Lane Ohio stands about 16 hands and 1,300 pounds when mature, while Brooks Hambletonian is praised for strength, fleetness, and soundness. Also notes fresh oysters advertised by Mee bus at 4 East Main Street.

W. C. Brooks Hotspur, Jr Brooks Hambletonian Lane Lorain County Ohio Brooks’ Hambletonian

Misses Literary Association and Local Meetings

Local notices announce the Misses Literary Association meeting at the schoolhouse after noon Wednesday. J Francis Davies of Lima to lecture in Van Wert on April 8 and 12. Baptist social and Mite Society meetings planned with invitations. TM. E Church services schedule and Congregational meeting at Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ervin preaching. Woman's Missionary Society annual meeting with children’s declamations and missionary essays. Auction listings for farm goods and livestock sales in Union and Van Wert townships. Patent Band Cutter promotion and market notes from local merchants. Political commentary and letters to editor included.

A Mother's Prayer for Her Son’s Safe Journey

A mother pleads to God to guide and protect her son as he steps into the unknown world. She asks for gentle judgment and divine care, believing the prayer will accompany him wherever he goes. The refrain asserts no one will deny that such maternal prayer sustains and steadies a boy’s path.

Eden Salle

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Libby the World Our Oliver D. A. Clark M. E. Church Geo. Sidle South Washington Street Mr. IV McGalliard West Main Street John Campbell Union Mills D. L. Corbin Gardner Plymouth Rock Mrs. E. R. Hertz & Co D. A. Roedeck W.C. Hastings Mackinaw J. M. C. Marble Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw Michiey Ohio Abel Johnson E. F. Johnson Wiltshire Township Greenbrier Adam Steinbower Pleasant Township Gilbert Paulding County Latty Township William Holmes York Township Pound Cake Tobacco Comer's Ol. and Gas E. R. Hertz Marion Morrow Muskin Pickaway Tuscarawas Uni Bam Shelby Warren Bean Lenin Adams Athens Clermont Clinton Fairfield Gallia Richland Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Monroe Morgan Noble Sciota Vinton Washi Ailand Manent Crawford Defiance Fulton Lees Hardin Henry Neces Eatin Lucas Oats Putnam Sandi Beneca Stark Wayne Wood Williams Ft. Wayne Foster Furniture and Carpet Co Brussels Minnie Anshutz B. Swineford Middle Street Carl Becker Fred Straip Ee Loover Caty Jon Frank Marlin Ana Brown X Repp Allice Galliard Wm. C. Starkey Lucy Glosen Ream P., F.W. &C. Depot Collins & Perry Cora A. Current Comer’s Middlepoint Normal Harrord D.L. Consin L. H. Wise Tom Ime Florida Pennsylvania Lines Pittsburg Ohio River Cincinnati Louisville Pennsylvania Company Pittsburg, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railway Company Chicago, St. Louis & Pittsburg Railroad Company C.F. Bickford Lynch's Grocery Main Street Cc. F. Bickrorp W. H. Clymer & Son THE Marsh Mynti Graves Baltimore Meebus East Mainn Street Misses Literary Association J. Francis Davies Baptist Social Guild Baptist Mite Society Ladies’ Mite Society Presbyterian Church W. A. Ervin Aurora Nes Strack & Angels J. B. McQuown McClure Union Township D. Mooxx James Hyland Peter Roach Cam Makce Slane Dayton Frank D. Moors J.H. Wilmore Poland China C. M. Franexy A. F. Beck Turner West Virginia Hicago Herald West Virens Kenna Henry A. Wise John Brown Mason and Dixon’s the Times Ste East Ridge Dave Moore Father Stew D. Moons New Oil Trust Co South Orleans Sandusky Register Rep Union Register LF. Mack F. P. Hill & CO TEE Drugogistss Cali Meredith Rowland Priges Baker's A. A Amd L. F. Gackenheimer Ohio Drug Store East Main St Court House Land Office Jones & Wilson FABH Iver Mrouna Hays Jewelry Store Hotel Mareh Peerless Russel & CO C. P. Strother & Bro Imer Went City Mills
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