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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
3
A local advert lists carpet sweepers lamps pipes mirrors brushes kettles dippers and pans plus dinner sets, chamber sets, cords, carding items, baby and sewing supplies, and many miscellaneous items. It promises everything imaginable in housewares and hardware with prices and items described in a bustling general store style.
A crowded mass convention at the City Mall nominated Joe B. Smith for Mayor and Pred Hott Nomi for Marshal. Officials chosen include X Jacobs as chairman, Arthur G Gilpin as secretary, and numerous ward councilors and assessors selected by acclamation, with committees naming delegates and town leaders to organize the Democratic ticket.
Dr Charles G Chiret will attend the wedding of Chyrety Wil Hammerfed and Miss Claire Robingon in Marysville, with ceremony at the brides mother’s home. The couple will return to Van Wert next week and reside at 240 North Market Street after April.
In Van Wert County the boards of examiners revoked teaching certificates of James Fostnaught and Von Yost after they admitted attempting to obtain exam questions by improper means. The March 3 examination day saw all who printed or handled the questions pledge strict confidentiality. Fostnaught and Yost pleaded guilty to affidavits alleging attempts to acquire the questions, and their reputations and employment prospects are harmed.
The death of Mrs J W Whitman wife of County Clerk Whitman on North Washington Street ends a long life. Born February 10 1861 in Logan County she died March 10 1900 aged 39 in Van Wert County. She moved with her parents to Champaign County Urbana and married J W Whitman May 18 1870. The family settled in Union Township before moving to Van Wert in 1895. Four children survive plus an adopted daughter. Funeral services were conducted by Rev P P Pope and Rev J F Mounes at the Methodist Episcopal Church with burial in Webland cemetery. County offices closed in respect.
B F Shoop, prominent Van Wert businessman and first harness shop owner, died Tuesday at his South Cherry street home at age 72 after a long illness. Funeral services were held at his house yesterday afternoon.
Union township resident Mrs Anna Taylor aged 81 died last Friday from dropsy of the heart after sudden illness. Pioneer of Van Wert County she moved there forty years ago with her husband Henry Taylor, cutting through wilderness to their farm before settling in Union township. Survived by four children, funeral at 1 oclock Sunday. interment in Taylor Cemetery. Also notes on local political nominations and other brief items from Delphos and area.
Free trial bottle advertised for Dr David Kennedy Favorite Remedy claiming to cure kidney and bladder issues. The ad urges readers to mail for a bottle and pamphlet, lists symptoms like back pain and frequent urination, and promises a free pamphlet with medical advice upon request.
Two weeks ago in Tinton township a planned elopement aroused local comment. Jaime Fry, daughter of B A Fry Rue of With Maywool, faced her father’s objections as she and her sweetheart defied family wishes. They traveled to Van Wert and Michigan, then returned to face wrath, with the husband aged 16 or 21 and the wife 7. The report notes authorities feared further trouble from the elopement.
Oil interests push into the east of town as leasing surges. The Riley leases and Mendon area are fully leased with many derricks planned. The Pettibone Oil Company of Cleveland secures a thousand acres in Center township including the Lutz farm, signaling high prospect for a productive field this spring.
Dr E B Mauk to sue the Delphos board of health and listed officials for at least 50000 dollars claiming defamation of reputation amid claims of negligent care causing deaths and poisonings. Separate obituary notes Mrs Dairy Maring dies aged years in Union township after brief illness. services at Union home and Woodland Cemetery. Postmaster nominations include W A Coble of Delphos for Senate confirmation.
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