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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1887
Page
2
A reader analyzes old apparel advertising, exposing tricks used to lure buyers. Merchants inflate value with statements like “every thread wool” and “last of the $6 suits,” while new firms lure customers by direct or implied pressure to buy elsewhere. The piece warns of seduction by markdowns and cross-price manipulation, noting the durability of such schemes and promising more examples later.
The paper reports Henry Boesche resigning from T. S. McKim & Co to become teller at Van Wert National Bank, vacating D. L. Brumback’s post. It notes a high priced Holstein bull bought for 300 dollars, railroad connections, a new Bergert & Son grocery, commencement exercises, petty burglaries, a McFadden VanLiew wedding, a sale on ice cream, and a near unanimous school bond vote for a new building with site plans.
A man lying beside the railroad track two miles west of town is identified as William Sites, about thirty, found by local officials with severe injuries. Coroner’s inquest suggests death by locomotive, but suspicions of foul play arise, with rumors and questions about the likelihood of such an accident on a moonlit night. Local commentary calls for an end to idle rumor and a full accounting of the case.
The reader learns of growing real estate activity as surveys near town expand. Developments include new additions adjoining southwest and southeast areas, with rising speculative talk but grounded market values. Also reported: a railroad death suspected as murder, a Kansas marriage of Douglas Shaw, school examiner appointment, a high school reunion, relocation of Dr. Murray, a divorce petition, and a grand jury handling of a beguilement case.
Readable items show visits by residents to Summit county Ottawa and Columbus, a birthday observance, a marriage announcement, a railway appointment, a furniture firm advertisement, a real estate opening, a teacher examination notice, an excursion offer to Ottawa Kansas, a church construction bid, and a loan notice. Names include W A White, Willard Pennell, Alex Mentzer Jr, Jno Van Liew, E P Spangler, N C Wood, Auditor Torrance, Levi Meredith, Daisy Sawyer, D C Kinder, W C Hastings, Howard Longsworth, Lizzie Butler, Rene Beckett, Dicker Bamberger Gordon, T S Butler, D N Foster Co, and J B Parker. places Van Wert, Summit county, Chicago, Ottawa Kansas, Convoy, Circleville, Watchman, Shanes Crossing.
Comer the Tobacco Man announces a new batch of plug tobacco with low prices and strong demand. He claims the goods are exactly what buyers want and that they will sell quickly, inviting customers to purchase now. The message includes a second notice from T. J. Core M D V S stating he will focus on veterinary surgery, moving his office to Walnut and Water streets and serving old and new clients.
Wise seeks 100000 ties for cash, along the line of C J & ML RB ER, open at any point south of Vau Wert. Call for details and specifications. Also seeking one million logs from oak, ash, hickory and elm via Miller Strack & Angels for purchase. Loans offered on farm property at reasonable rates. contact for address.
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