Van Wert Bank unveils new burglar proof vault and deposits
The Van Wert National Bank announced a two compartment burglar proof vault built by the National Safe & Lock Co of Cleveland. The two vaults include a deposit box area and a book and records storage section, with chrome steel plates, massive doors, and Yale Towne locks. The exterior is ivory white with elaborate decoration and a vestibule entry. The vault weighs over forty thousand pounds and uses advanced locking mechanisms designed to resist explosive entry. Safety deposit boxes in varied sizes offer private, secure storage with master key access for bank officials.
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van Wert Natwnal Bank Bay
National Safe & Lock Company
Cleveland
Olid
van Wert National Bank
Great Expuriss
Bon
Tig Wakers
Evir Wade
Yate & Towns
Tmmonag
W Henry Alee
Anohan
Canaca
Yale Towne
Choral Society Elujth Oratorio Draws Warm Review
The Nescheerbua audience warmly received the choral society musical Elujth Oratorio with praise for Miss Sadie Tudor and Mayme Peate, and Messrs Molney Lowper and Chase Chirk Proughe. The evening featured strong solo performances and high training, though expenses may exceed receipts. A separate fire damaged Edgar Thonws' home on High Street, though no injuries are noted.
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Choral Society
Bresent
Sadie Tuder
Mayme Peate
Messrs
Molney Lowper
Chase Chirk Prougheforth
Tudor
Solnists
Van Wert home telephone plan aims to block new exchange
A local push by Van Wert citizens to block an additional telephone exchange argues it would burden businesses raise taxes and undermine service. The council vows to prevent poles and wires on streets unless a formal ordinance exists, while criticizing Bell monopoly practices and promoting the current home system as adequate and affordable.
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van Werk
Nu Pany
Bas Duc
Plopatls
Nuk Oyen Alten Iboo
van Werk People
Thinu
van Wert
Luis
Ui Ilephone
Bellelephone
Bu Goudertmen
van Wert I Home Telegens
Cha
Ohio
Midland
Hang
Central Union
Stephane Conpany
Moore Sentenced After Guilty Plea in August Theft Case
Livyit Moore faced Jude Mooney for charges including theft from a farm in Toweship in 1807. He pled guilty and received 40 months in a penal institution with an additional restraint order. Also noted are unrelated court actions involving Jay Co Craig, Daisy He Farless, and Tra Hurtes, with damages, alimony, and appeals referenced.
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Livyit Moore
Jude Mooney
Daniel L Milter
Toaglin
Mooney
Ty “Byuure Facade Caue
Allowert Gaz
Daisy
Tra Hurtes
Wena Sot- Ud
Igsisidyest
Nance Rites For Civil War Veteran in Decatur
Daniel C. Nance and family returned from Decatur Alabama for the homecoming of Robert Nance. The deceased, a Civil War veteran who served in the Twenty Seventy Asia volunteers, died after a long illness following injuries in a Funkuchy near Conway. Funeral services were held at the family home in Chimay where the bereaved widow and five sons mourn the loss.
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Robert Nance
Decatur
Ala
U Nance
Harvey Nance
Haseen
Washington
Hug Dail
Calvin Nance
Lawrence County
Ohio
Qedab Devatur
Agid
Ilewan
Jackson County
van Wert County
Uce Twenty-Seventh Asia Volunteers
Conway
Jean
Robert
Rele Tuye
Hyuaves
Vainant Township
Pebraury
Wdye
Chimay
Fung Wil
Sunday Carqusal Unusual Drunk Scene In Town
An unusual number of drunks appeared Sunday afternoon after a policeman appointment last Sunday. Geo May and Geo Sargent, two old offenders, were taken to Allens grocery by the proprietor who supplied the liquor and the pair obtained drink. May and Sargent later drank more after leaving Lesure. Allen was taken home around ten. The pair pleaded guilty before Mayor Osburn Monday and were fined. Sargents strangemake was noted without voluntary release.
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Mtaan
Geo May
Geo Sargent
HY Allens
Pioney
May
Sargent
Lestare
Allen
Huwe
Osburn Munday
Inspecting Committee Forms With City Engineers
A damaged fragment outlines an examining committee to inspect property on Many Street. It names City Engineers and Superintendent Rimner and lists members D Trarnley JW Allen and others. The text expresses resolve to find faultless work, protect property, and uphold standards, with references to safety and public trust.
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CNT
Rimner
Trarnley
JW Allen
Olney
New Central Exchange Upgraded in Van Wert Area
A long planned central exchange upgrade is underway in Van Wert with a modern switchboard from Sterling, allowing 400 phones and room to expand. Workers have begun wiring, old quarters are renovated on South Washington, and service is intermittent during the transition. Farmers are cautioned about timber scarcity and affected buying after August 1.
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van Wert
Nolklalio
Mae Tapid
HoMbe
Clymer
Washington Street
Sterling Medew Company
Chicago
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Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs Kehn on 54th Birthday
In Jackson township a country home hosted a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs Kehn. About one hundred neighbors attended, bringing gifts and a feast on lawn tables. Attendees included families from Van Wert Ottoville Grover Hill Wilshire and nearby areas, with many well wishes for a long and happy year ahead.
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Ate
Thrvey Kehn
Jackson Township
Kehn
Brewer
Rew
Geo Parks
D.J Hate
van Wert
Geo W. Kohn
Emma Eotn
Van
Abner Usrmean
Meanvries
Finrah Feria
Faanlé Morcieonaistee
Florence Hoel
Rosa Ferris
Darashack
Mary Carméan
Ens Fohng
Myttle McGinnis
Laura Wise
Tener Fara Polar Jorn Wise
Winfield Bmcgionis
Waiter Sprow
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