Value Suits Promised at Bargain Prices
An advertisement touts a sale of suits priced from 7.00 to 16.50 with at least 100 pieces in two patterns. It highlights all wool options 7.50, 10.00, and 12.00 and claims they are best value, available in single and double breasted, sacks and cutaways, with higher lines from 13.50 to 16.50 comparable to 20.00 market options.
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Flower
Carlyle W. Harris
Harris
Buchanan
Sing Sing
Flowers
Philadelphia Record
Kenton
Democrat
Supreme Court
Fe Friends of Protection
C. E. Wilximson & Co
Boys Suits and Knee Pants Sale Gigantic Listing
An old timey ad offers boys suits ages 14 to 18 at 3.00 and 5.00, all wool doubles breasted options at 7.50, plus a line of 10.00 all wool double breasted suits for ages 4 to 19. Knee suits in bulk with various price points and a 25 cent knee pants sale point appear in the same notice, advertised as the wobbliest double breasted knee pants at suit in the city.
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Midget van
Ohio
Ollowss
EU Hides
Jemnings
Midge
Middlepoint
Ireland
Tors
Ncem
Stu P Clerk
We Are the Leaders of Fashion at All Times
The brief declares a bold claim of leadership in fashion, promising the newest and nobbiest styles at right prices. It emphasizes ongoing availability of latest trends and affordable pricing to attract shoppers.
Democratic Conventions and Justice Notes 1885
The text outlines upcoming party conventions across counties for judicial and senatorial nominations, details delegate apportionment, and names candidates such as J. E. Bishis and J. D. Johnson. It also covers criminal cases, clemency denial for Carlyle W. Harris, political commentary, and state political maneuvering including redistricting conflicts and governors’ stances.
Ohio cow shipments and city notes from a bygone issue
Samuel Miller ships one to two loads of cows weekly to eastern Ohio. Local items report park damage rewards, bridge removals, and theatre shifts. Bonds sold at premium, a fine colt from J H Burtafield, and commentary on McKinley tariffs. Clock shop lore and seven language depot rumors close with a Chicago trip warning.
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Samuel Miller
Ohio
Washington Street
Grand Opera Hones
Geo. H. Marsh
Sophia Vance
A. I. Clymer
Paulding
J. H. Burtafield
Gean Lafabe
Theressa Langen
Oberlin
Maude
Chicago
Veragua
Pennsylvania Railroad
Court House
W. A. Clark
Prietor
City Mills
C. P. Strother & , Bro
Jackson
Shannon Streets
America
Lincoln
Decorated Lamps on sale at SLADE's store
A long list of local notices and brief items follows including Dec orated Lamps at cost at SLADE's and various town happenings. Names of residents, travel, and community events are sprinkled through, with juror draws and court notices as well as local business promotions and school conference reminders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slade’s
Local Crop Weather and Weather Damage Report
Heavy rains the first three days filled streams and damaged low land crops while high lands look fair though slow to grow. Frost on the 6th limited damage. Floods receded and farm work slowed. Southern region reports heavy rains, wind and hail on the 5th causing property damage. Tobacco and fruit vary in impact with general promise of yield. potatoes rot from wet conditions.
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Hortheen
Clinton County
Simmons
Billy Davis Colts at Sunset Stock Farm Near Van Wert
Horselovers urged to view Billy Davis colts at Sunset Stock Farm located one mile west of Van Wert on the Ridge, inviting interest in the fine young horses available for buyers and enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alien
Auglaize
Mercer
Shelby
van Wert
Lima
Common Pleas
John E. Bishis
William A. Taylor
Billy Davis
Sunset Stock Farm
The Lion Dress Goods Bargains Sale
The Lion offers deep discounts on dress materials with yard prices: 58 cents for fabrics normally 75 cents to $1.00, 2% cents for items now 35 cents, 18 cents for 25 cent fabrics, 15 cents for striped novelties, four cents for scumm curtains, five for maslin sheeting, one cent for a pin, six cents for brass pins, ten cents for a pair of homes, twenty five cents for three pairs, and seven cents for children’s hose. Bargains daily.
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Wilson Bros
Perzat
Marsh Building
the van Wert Times
Common Pleas Judicial Convention
Allen
Auglalze
Defiance
Williams
Deler
Don M. Dickinson
Union Pacific
Springfield
Mass
Cleveland
Gettysburg
New York
Columbus
Mercer County
J. E.ichie
Court of Common Pleas
Democratic Party
J. D. Johnson
John
Johnson
Pennoyer
Oregon
State Department
Harrison
W.S. Johnson
the Republican
Pennsylvania
Hi. F. Snow
Missouri
F. P. Kreider
Blachly’s Corners
Union Township
Frank Waechter
Wilshire
Sheriff Shomaker
Lovell Bergert
Findlay
Missea Emma
Ids Houtzer
Ft. Wayne
Mrs. Weatherby
Hartford
Kansas
James Potter
R. 8. Wilson
W. B. Leslie
R. L. Gipe
O. A. Balyeat
Pocahontas
Ironton
Pickaway County
F. W. Purmort
Brumback
St. Louis
West
G. W. Ireland
Rodney Sherman
van Wert Carriage
Palding
F. P. Stump
Migs Lillie Werder
Pleasant Township
J. F. Mounts
Paderewski
New York City
London
Common Pleas Court
Henry Ludwig
Hoaglin
Samuel Young
Ward van Wert
Landwerk
Liberty
Weldy
Wellington Balgest
Edward van Wert
G. ‘Thomas Shook
Tully
KL. Pritchard
York
Beary Hesacaeee Union
C. E. Hudspeth
Slades
Scheel
Henglin
Eprrork Tres
Janereby
Siven
D. J. Jones
Edward Thomas
John Thomas
T. Armstrong
William Armstrong
Samuel
Robert Mortimore
Spridgeon
William Martin
Milton J. Stough
Wm. B. Faudre
Kitt J. Brotherton
Jasaw
Cror Conditig
Casa No
Richie
Oes Muller
D. Bdo
Star Clothier
the Lion
the Lion Dry Goods House
Prop
Bowery Fire Insuranes Oa
W. Cox
Francis H. Rennemeyer
St Tee Eee Ceaser H. Reinemeyer
A. D
H ‘Yer
Alekseer Serera
Conre Wert County
Suardians
Cook
Tio Oes
Wize Ee ‘Wise
Joachim
Rey Brittean
Maeret Oe Jones
Ee Aee Bailey
Elizaveth Bosker Gauuel Ness
Lawrence Wise
Secoun
PS Sale
Cidasca
County of
Orne
Pike Contractors
Guardian
Butler County
Gquandtea
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