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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1898
Page
5
A fragmented ad style notice proclaims drastic price reductions across the store with bold claims of unprecedented cuts and “fascinating values” while warning that the surplus stock should disappear and urging customers not to miss the opportunity.
Mow and Boys heavy grey overcoats are priced at 1, black and brown kersey and beaver cloth options. Various overcoats, reefers, and suits offered in multiple colors and sizes. Prices range from 0 to 135 with large stock and simple terms. A buy of 1000 worth goods includes a free egg carrier. Customer welcome and urged to call.
Council met Monday with Hart, Hire, White, Spayd, Shaffer present. Rothaker joined later. Minutes approved. numerous bills authorized. Debates over sidewalk repairs, peddler licensing, sewer work, and damages claim. Electrical plant negotiations discussed. light and power contracts probed. bond resolutions read and passed for debt refinancing.
The Street Commissioner noted alleys nearly blocked with wood and debris but no action was taken as it was late at night. A three hour adjournment followed the meeting despite a motion to adjourn carrying.
In the last term of the common pleas court actions include divo rce granted to Sarah L Mauk for wilful absence and neglect. foreclosure verdict for Benjamin Yoh. damages dismissed against William G France. partition settled for John S Jones. divorces granted for Louis Metcalf and Anna D Matealf. alimony and injunctions in several cases. bastardy and burglary indictments with guilty/not guilty verdicts. multiple mortgage decisions and guardianship mentions. indictments in Ohio state cases, with mixed trial outcomes and discharges.
Obituary notes Van Wert resident Daniel Fortney aged 81 who lived on South Avenue. Born in Tuwa County Pennsylvania he moved to Liberty Township then Van Wert County in 1851 amassing land and wealth through hard work. Survived by wife Mrs Fortney and four daughters Emma Putnam Melissa King Lucy Everett, funeral held at his home, burial in Woodland Cemetery.
November closing day for District No 7 Union township noted a festive ceremony. Clinton Cowey as teacher led a long day with dinner, bread, cakes, pies, honey, and luxuries. Druley bands provided entertainment, speeches praised the Possey, and scholars received souvenir portraits.
Miss Besa Botewitzs and family visits span Fe Warde Voloday and Chuaga while many locals host relatives from Spencerville Delphos and Carey. Attendees include FL Webster Gus Webster and M rs Henry Davies with see-also trips to Marion and Columbus for county auditor events and a funeral in Bellefontaine.
Grand officers and a full candidate slate for the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in Ohio were released by Grand Secretary Lytan. The roster names those nominated for Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, and Grand Representative, with voting to occur during lash work in November.
A cluttered notice advertises Thanksgiving excursions by the Pennsylvania lines traveling up to 150 miles, valid return by November 25, with first-class fare. It also lists wholesale prices for grains, seeds, cattle, sheep, flour, and other groceries. Various bidders and auction terms appear, with references to a county auction and bids for a land and auction event.
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