Wild Flowers and Star Clothiers Spring Suits in Bloom
The piece promotes outdoor wildflower season and a busy Star Clothiers sale of Spring suits. It highlights tailor-made, high quality fits at low fixed prices, mentions graduates and purchases for young men, and notes ongoing large stock, including straw hats and summer coats, with a pledge prices will stay low as a one-price cash shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Clothiers
V. W. High School
Prince Albert Fire
Philadelphia
New York City
Alcom
Marsh
Excursion to Ottawa Kansas and local fires and events
The Fan Wert Times reports a round trip excursion to Ottawa Kansas on sale May 24 to 27 via the Pennsylvania Company's route, valid 30 days, with agent W. M. Flaharty in Van Wert Ohio. A dwelling house owned by Hon. J. C. Stump, near town, burned last Friday with contents, loss about 1200 dollars and no insurance. The Edson Well neared 1170 feet and may reach Trenton rock around 1200 feet, with gas or oil possible. Bachelors secure the McIntyre family for May 27 social. A horse driven by Owen Konkle kicked near the old cemetery, but no serious injuries to passengers. Tin wedding party for Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Bobilya at Wiltshire with attendees from multiple towns. Ads note Rockford watches and McConahay spectacles. I. N. the philosopher to speak at Hall, price 10 cents for men, ladies free. Rev. J. Francis Davies to lecture May 30 at Grand Opera House, 25 cents admission. Site for new school chosen near Jefferson Street, four acres from Dr. Reid and Mrs. Young, with future town needs in mind. 9500 loan offer for property. Local fish selections advertised at the Stae Bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N
Court House
Socratic
I. N’s
Robert Hollis
New Philadelphia
J. N
van Wert
R. H
Board of Education
Reid
Young
Jefferson Street
Falling windlass kills well digger near Van Wert
Delbert Butler, about 39, was instantly killed while digging a well at Enterprise, seven miles south of Van Wert, when a windlass collapsed from a rope and drove the auger into his skull. He leaves a wife and three children. Frank Smith aided in the work. The notice blends local ads and public notices about Soldiers' Relief Commission appointments and other community items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Butler
Enterprise
van Wert
Frank Smith
Lintermoor & Moody
Butler
George Reiss
Van Wert High School 16th annual commencement crowd
The Pavilion Opera House hosted the 16th annual Van Wert High School commencement with Hiestand's orchestra performing. The program featured orations, essays, and the presentation of diplomas, marking a milestone in students' transition to broader life and education. A local real estate note and a card from S W Lone advertised services in Van Wert, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavilion Opera House
van Wert High School
Hiestand
Vinrox
MAVOR
Fercuson
Verible Death At Saw Mill In Jonestown
Maurice Jones a 24 year old married man was killed last Tuesday at a saw mill in Jonestown Jennings township when his clothing was drawn into a belt and pulley, causing instant death. Funeral held Wednesday at Venedocia with large attendance. He was son of Benj F Jones who has been in poor health. In court news, common pleas disposed of many divorces and other matters, an injunction suit showed a man was deprived of his ditch outlet, circuit court met and made quick rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Jones
Jonestown
Jennings Township
Venedocia
Benj. F. Jones
Common Pleas Court
Board of Commissioners
Circuit Court
Comer Tobacco Man Promotes New Plug Tobacco Stock
COMER THE TOBACCO MAN advertises a fresh lot of plug tobacco with various prices for small plugs and pound quantities, touting quality and quick sales. Also includes Fort Wayne furniture and carpet promo, notes a lost jacket, and lists upcoming stockholders meeting and post office notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobaacco
Comer
Convoy Wedding at the Butler Home in Convoy Ohio
A large number of relatives and friends witnessed the marriage of Mr. Howard B. Longsworth to Miss Lizzie K. Butler at the bride’s parents’ residence in Convoy Ohio. Attendees from Lima and elsewhere included Mr. and Mrs. Ira Longsworth and Miss Clara Lynch. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A C Martin of the Convoy Lutheran Church. The bride received many presents. Found a bunch of keys. owner to claim at Times office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convoy
Howard B. Longsworth
Lizzie K. Butler
T. S. Butler
Ohio
Lima
Ira Longsworth
Clara Lynch
A. C. Martin
Convoy Lutheran Church
Van Wert notices and wedding in 1887 leader
Wor commenced at once. The Van Wert County Natural Gas and Oil Company have raised the required amount of $40,000 and will at once proceed to ascertain what Mother Earth has in store for us. A meeting of the directors is called for this evening at which time arrangements will likely be made to commence whatever work is deemed necessary. COMMITTEE. MARRIED. HARRIS REMP Sunday May 15 1887 at the residence of the bride's parents Wiltshire Ohio by Rev HL Kohn Mr Joe G Harris of Van Wert to Miss L J Temp of Wiltshire Q
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Bickford
East Main Street
Bickford’s
Mayon Goss
Patrons’ Warehouse Co
van Wert
Ohio
L. A. Harvey
Harris—Remp
Wiltshire
HL Kohn
Joe G. Harris
van, Wert
L. J. Temp
Willshire
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W. A. Glymer & Son
CHE Star Clothiers
H. BR
Pennsylvania Company
Ottawa
Kansas
W. M. Flaharty
Burnea
J. C. Stump
Peter Stump
Comer's
Edson
Trenton
McIntyre
Owen Konkle
Old Cemetery
Mr. K
Geo. L. Bobilya
Decatur
Monroeville
Ft. Wayne
Jerry Brittsan
H. J. McLaughlin
Carey C. Clark
J. F. Longsworth
Rockford
A. P. McConahay
J. Francis Davies
Grand Opera House
J. B. Parker
Wi Wert
Stae Bakery
Strack & Angels
Board of Trustees
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
California
Star Bakery
General Assembly
Judge Day
Soldiers’ Relief ‘Commission
I. H. Malick
H. P. Holmes
Eli Downing
Court of Common Pleas
Secre
C. B
Sullivan W. Hire
W. F. Hire
John Addison
Middlepoint
Ement
Tarry Wotcorr
Lizzie E. Brows
Charles B. Cramer
Avanella Webster
Wil Amas Alexander
Shsp
Boano
Slaxie Woops
Awsic
C. B. McConahy
Grocerman
Washington Street
KE. Seelberg & CO
Fort Wayne
Foster Furniture and Carpet Company
MM. P. King
H. P. ‘Ming
James Trego
M. Smith
Joseph Perry
Samuel R. ‘Mumaugh
I. Seelberg& CO
W. Main St
Eeraures
L. Seelberg & CO
R. R. McDermott
Conn & Co's
SS Cents. i
Seelberg & Co
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Hall Association
Saltzgaber & Glenn
Paris
London
van Wert Union School
W. C. Hastings
Tih
Mackinaw
Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw Railroad Company
Jxo
Vanliew
Hi. R. Johnston
Wm Foster
Inga
Tadesay
Rody Brussels
Maquette
Louis Wolf & CO
Calhoun
Lows Wolf & CO
Calhoun Street
Tires Prxtina Co
Alonzo Conant
HN A. Conn
THE
First National Bank
F. P. Hill & CO
Hilal, & Co
Inter State Commerce
Meredith
Rowland
Jewelers
Eocotes Marsh
LIN
L. F. Gackenheimer
M. Wilkinson & Son
West Main St
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