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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1898

Page

3

Van Wert elementary superintendent resigns amid moves

The article reports Superintendent W. Methonia of the Van Wertallion schools tendering his resignation to the board of education to pursue other work. It notes Mr McGinnis as a careful successor candidate, mentions Methonia and his wife seeking medical treatment in Mt. Wayne, and records miscellaneous local items including commencement plans for Van Wert High School and a serious injury to Mrs. A. Reiner at Union property on Raymond Street. Also noted are pending moves by Dr. Renner’s family and other community notices.

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Delinquent Subscribers Owe for Two Years or More

Community publishers urge payment from subscribers in arrears spanning over two years with some people owing thousands of dollars collectively. They plan to place accounts with a collection agency after July if unpaid, while urging foreign subscribers to remit via postal order or bank draft. A separate update notes Jackson township voters approving Pike building with a six mill levy to fund main roads, and reports the death of Art Coleman a special policeman found at home from heart failure with postmortem confirmation.

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Pennsylvania Troops Pass Through Van Wert to Manila

A large crowd welcomed Pennsylvania National Guard's Tenth Regiment on their long journey to the Philippine Islands. The unit, among the best drilled regiments, travels from Mount Gretna to San Francisco then to Manila, joining General Merritt's invasion force as they march toward the Pacific.

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Bloody fight at Levi Smith saloon ends with fines

A Tuesday melee at Levi Smiths saloon between proprietor Smith and Ovwn Grandstar led to a brutal dice dispute. Smith, armed with a billy, beat Grandstar while bystanders feared murder. Mayor Osborn discharged Smith for defending himself. Grandstar and Hamprickhouse were found guilty and fined 15, with coats returned until paid. Separately, pensioner Joseph Spray, longtime Middlepoint resident, deserted his family last Monday amid heavy drinking and possible emigration to Cuba.

Levi Smith Owvon Grandstar Smith Billy Calvin Miller Hamerickboure Atreume Osborn Gyry Tell Bo Wella Grandstad Hamprickhouse W. HL Dailey AL Balyont Splicitor Matthias Joseph Spray Payt Middlepoint Miedeati Cuba Fons Jiguor Anid

Local social notes from Wilmington to Delphos and beyond

Personal news items report residents and visitors returning home from trips to Cincinnati Lincoln Nevada and Toledo. Attendees from town join circuit judicial convention in Liroa while others travel for insurance taxation and funeral services. Summer revival plans and a local fair camp rest at the fair grounds with speakers including Rev David Bowers. Other items note trading posts seeking walnut lugs and traders with high prices.

Savlal Smith Suneford Wile Smith Wilmington Chiuney Cheesiman Lincoln W. A. Clartt Hug Hrotherton Delphion Circuit Judicial Liroa Chas F. Kline Cincinnati Ieuia Leitich Delphos M.D. Byers, Jr Louisville M Leulie C. H. Dye Convoy di A. Thava BJ. Brotherton Momilay W.E. Peay Rockford GH. Wappner H. J. McLoughlin Nevada Ohio David Bowers Upper Bandusky Obie Christien Cally Union

Dewey Victory Leads to Store Prize Sale

A damaged notice notes a blockade and lists select prizes from a store sale. Items include Ladies' trimmed hats 45¢, Beawlifl Leghorns for children, and Tam O Shanter hats. Hats, flowers, ribbons, and lace are highlighted with special weekly prices.

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Hats and Colors Spring Shapes for Ladies and Men

New stock of hats in varied shapes and colors for spring aims to please professional men and discerning shoppers. Bigger value promised per dollar, inviting customers to visit and view the collection.

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