05 May 1893
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1893
Page
1
Property notes list farms and parcels in Van Wert County Ohio for sale or trade. Entries detail acreage, improvements, water wells, fences, and proximity to schools markets and post offices. Prices range from 400 to 2800 with terms and cash options. several listings seek 40 acre trades. Local agents Hastings Jourdin Gustine and partner promote Van Wert area real estate services.
Readable portions describe several farms and parcels for sale or exchange near Mansfield Ohio. Listings include 72 acres under cultivation with a house, barn, and an orchard. 40 acre and 25 acre tracts with various improvements. additional 40 acre parcels with ditching and water, plus a 2 story 10 room house for sale or exchange near a Normal school. Prices range from about 950 to 1000 cash per parcel with balance on time.
A small office space is set up above Bowls jewelry shop on West Main Street. Details describe location, access, and routine business operations for customers and staff. No incidents or dates noted.
The notice describes a standard brood stallion named Greenback born 1893 at J. R. farm in Ridge township Van Vertity Ohio. It lists lineage with Blue Bull trotters and 8 pacers in the line and notes progeny achievements in 2 30 lists. Terms state $96 to re Colt to Stand and Sack with no liability for accidents.
KEAR and ROMIC of Van Wert list administrators and executors accounts including first and final for H W Blachley and Thomas Fry, distributive accounts for James Montgomery, guardian accounts for Fronefield and Showalter, and second accounts for NY Alspach and others as probate judge Burkite Hrotherton presides.
In 1885 I had pneumonia and liver inflammation with worsening heart and dropsy symptoms. After doctors failed, I sought Drs Burner and Cross and followed their regimen, and am now well. They were courteous, answered questions, and recommended them to friends seeking relief.
John F. Rodabaugh takes over Ft Weyne Press. High waters flood Ohio Indiana. Findlay lighting firm overcharged city by 800 dollars and repays. Findlay Jeffersonian notes factory moves to Indians field for land and bonuses. Arcadia postmaster’s daughter drowns crossing a creek. Lima arrests seven youths for burglary worth 600 dollars. An Urbana wedding pairs nearly 80 year olds, known as Grandfather Dick and Grandmother Harman. Fostoria teen robs father's drawer at 27 dollars. headed to reform school. Springfield boy, fourteen, dies after smoking many cigarettes. Marion township ditch costs and court losses shift 325 dollars. Commencement gown details from May Ladies' Home Journal. Music lesson notice from Valparaiso via Varvaraiso. Carver's Kidney and Backache Tea ad. Hall's Hair Renewer ad. Simmons Liver Regulator endorsement.
Washington letter accuses Navy Department abuses in pension payments and private employment by officers. Judge Lochren takes charge, pledges strict review, removal and repayment of illegally drawn pensions. Rolls will be audited swiftly, with cooperation urged from citizens and veterans.
Southern section reports cold start with snow and winds, then rain and warmer days. Frost caused minor damage to fruit like peaches and plums. tobacco thrives. Ground needs sun to dry. corn planting and plowing to begin. Grass, barley, clover, and rye grow. gardens show small gains as farm work resumes rapidly. Medicinal ads appear for Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and Simmons Liver Liver Powder.
An advertisement notes availability of wines liquors and cigars in any quantity to suit customers, signaling a general retail offer without specific brands or prices.
Farmers can buy the finest at the lowest prices with special brands kept on hand. The ad notes savings by calling and mentions the old stand on west Court street near the new depot.
Multiple 19th century notices announce sheriff sales in Van Wert County Ohio. Properties include northwest quarter of southwest quarter section seven town two south range two east and west half of northwest quarter section sixteen, with appraisals $1600 and $2096 and terms cash or one or two year payments. Case numbers 9198 9091 9731 list attorneys A P Shumaker and others.
A local music store invites customers to guess the number of medium navy beans in a quart can for a chance to win a new $75 organ. Anyone spending 25 cents or more, those purchasing through H G Berthold or agents, or naming potential buyers, and children under 15 who spend 15 cents are eligible to guess. Call at once to enter the drawing.
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