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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1897
Page
3
Reports claim Attorney General Monnett may file actions against several insurance companies for violating Ohio statute on price fixing in rates. Citizens have urged action, alleging a 50 to 100 percent rate hike after water works improvements. Local residents recall similar suits elsewhere and await county court steps.
A notorious suspect named Raker was arrested in Delta on the charge of horse theft and buggy theft after a farmer identified him. The case links to earlier incidents near Mackinaw yards and Dalts, Walton county. Authorities planned to extradite him to Van Wert for potential life sentence under habitual criminal laws. Ed Baker’s capture in Dell’s valley is noted, with a farmer pursuing him to Delta. A preliminary hearing set. director solicitors report plans for a new Van Wert city directory.
A flood of brief notes records J Higgins in Viqua yesterday and many others in and near Spencerville, Sidney, Lima, Van Wert, Fort Wayne, and Columbus visiting relatives, attending funerals, or conducting business. Several locals plan moves, reunions, or seasonal visits, with editors and merchants among those mentioned.
John B. Vinegar, arrested for the murder of Georga Jubosen in Naw Paudding last fall, faced a hearing in Paulding County Court. The jury deliberated after testimony and returned a verdict of not guilty. The murder arose from a dispute over nomn eure. both Vinegar and Jubosen were respected Black residents of the community.
A patient thanks Mrs Pinkham for relief from female troubles and headaches after using her remedies. She credits improved strength and reduced pain to the treatment, expressing deep gratitude and recommending the compound to others suffering similar symptoms.
Local growers in Van Wert County push sugar beet tests amid reports that the rich soil is well suited for beet production. Experts warn of strong potential profits with moderate labor, noting planting should occur after mid month.
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