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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1897

Page

3

Certificates Issued and Local News From Van Wert

Certificates to teach were issued for two years and one year to named individuals in a rural area. A runaway horse incident on North Washington street left two girls unharmed in a buggy. Mrs. J. W. Potter died at home on West Main street of dropsy of the heart. The grand jury completed work. several indictments for theft and attempted rape were returned. the jail was inspected. two burglaries and a watch theft led to no bills. two suspects were released.

North Washington Street K. J. Morgan Effie Eva Gearhart Dr. Morgan J. W. Potter West Main Streeb van Wert Minnie Dilla Johnstone Mattie I Ferguson New York Elmer Hayden Delphos Thos. Goppert Ray McBride C. A. Nash Town Baker Wauseon A. Rt. Strother Sam Nelson Thos. Gepport Tille Darny-Denison York Township

Drowned While Wading in Little Auglaize River

Werrick Wright, 22, of Ridge township near Washington, drowned Tuesday in the Little Auglaize south of Middlepoint while wading to shoot a dipper duck with Jesse Agner. Both warned about the swift current, Wright vanished and was found Wednesday morning lodged in river roots near a fallen tree. Funeral services were held at his father William Wright’s home.

Werrick Wright William Wright Ridge Washington Auglaize Middlepoint Jesse Agner Ringwald Wright Agncor Agner Wiszlet W. H. Corbet

Dismissals Amid Pike Tax Disputes Hinder Court Actions

In Vene docia precinct, several pike tax cases were dismissed as dockets were called, with Treasury records showing only the disputed pike tax. Attorneys funded by the county plan to refile, while questioning the voenedocia pike law's constitutionality. Rainfall caused floods delaying farm work. a nearby fire destroyed a summer kitchen and damaged clothes, as Grand Opening festivities of The New York Crockery Store loom next Thursday May 20.

Venedocia Carlo Town New York

Opium 2 Drunkenness 010 to 20 days

Ohio court records detail a case involving J Stephens in Lesanon Ohio. The note indicates penalties of 010 to 20 days with pay until cared. The fragmentary text suggests a legal or disciplinary context within the state.

J. Ks Stephens Lesanon Ohio

Court Proceedings in May Term of Common Pleas Court

The May term of the Common Pleas Court adjourned after a Monday start with Judge Mooney presiding. The Grand Jury was sworn, cases were set for trial, and numerous civil actions including attachments, partitions, divorces, and foreclosures were disposed with judgments, orders, and commissions appointed. several cases were dismissed or settled and one judge was recalled for a funeral.

Common Pleas Audge Mooney Moovey Beimpg Henry Weible Admr James W. Grown Alur Jacob Re Grows MP. Jones Daniel Burt Charles H. Baker Jennie Baker Myrtle A. Davis George W. Davis Joseph L. Hoxglin John XII. Hoaglin James B. McGill Charles A. Dugan Samuel Springer Oid Well Supply Company Hugene R. Conn Rosa Wriesner Charles L. Fnesner Frances Centers William Centers Lewis Kellner Frank Colling Gdn Thos. Rupert Wm. H. Pennell J. A. Exline Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company David Lord William Tord W. J. Beers H. G. Richie

Local Briefs and Notices From Huntington Area Crowded With Family News

GERMANN'S MILLINERY announces birth Alf Reichenbach to Mr and Mrs Oscar Montgomery in Huntington Ind. Several local notes report births marriages ship goods and accidents. A herd ships to Buffalo. Will Brodnix will estates probate. court officials named. a child rescued from swift water. a Convoy marriage. the railroad adopts paper baggage checks. locals urged to settle subscriptions before June.

Oscar Montgomery Alf, Reichenbach Huntington Ind van Wert J. &, Woods Ohio Division Tennialoort North Market Street J. B. Smith Joseph Brodnix Brodnix J. Brotherton B. A. Roloson H. A. Reeve Delphos Mooney Will Himmielreich C. EE Barrow Willa Baker Geo. A. Hall F. H. Carper Columbus

Honest Business Policy Promised in Spring Clothing Ad

An advertisement asserts an honest business policy and promises truthful statements in all spaces. It touts years of experience with goods that sell on their merits and invites customers to view a complete line of Spring Clothing for value.

Better Goods This Spring for Less Money

Bright promotional note from a Van Wert clothing store touting high quality at low prices. It highlights an all wool black clay suit for seven dollars, a ten dollar suit at eight, and numerous bargains including overalls shirts and underwear. The ad emphasizes value, crowding in numerous price points and inviting customers to visit.

van Wert Co

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