01 Oct 1886
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1886
Page
1
Frank Farnam acted as umpire and Jake Weber pitched in a Lexington Kentucky match game as Celina ball players prepared for a challenge. The item notes accompanying events include a circus pickpocket and a jail escape, plus a Decatur baseball result and roof concerns at the Courthouse.
Reports schedule for Hon W D Hill speaking in Scott October 5, Middlebury October 6, and Van Wert October 9. Includes a rewritten reprint of a local mystery about Miller, who disappeared with a large sum of money but later reappeared, claiming he rode a box car after missing a train. He alleges he was confined two days and nights without sustenance on the journey to St Louis.
Postmaster John Shaw completes purchase of post-office boxes for 1513 dollars after arbitration settles price dispute. Observes eighty year era of Democratic control ends as Captain Donathan retires. Also reports a quiet wedding of John A. Young and Emma Scott at Logansport with remarks on gifts and honeymoon plans. Includes local business notes on farm loans and timber prices.
J F Higgins visits the old home in Piqua while George W Banter a druggist from Enterprise visits town on Monday John E Richie of Lima attends legal business in town Corwin S Foster of New Baltimore Wood county visits Wednesday Mrs Lydia Marshal of Larned Kan returns home after visiting David Moore George W Wilson completes extended Western trip Judge W H Mozier returns from six weeks in Cheboygan and Northern Michigan Miss Nona Neely of Columbia City Ind visits Akron Ohio Rev J M Longfellow and wife M E church pastor at St Johns Ohio spend a few days with family Messrs O J Comer Frank Bickford Henry Heyman Geo Hook John Johns Geo H Marsh W R Cook J F Boehm Geo Edson and H R Johnston plan a hunting trip to northern Michigan next week Emma Alexander hosts a delightful party with harmonies and melodies by invited guests
The itemized notes cover a circus attendance, the Pavilion rink opening, the Eagle front at Hotel Marsh, a new oyster restaurant by O W Allen, train changes Cecil to Lewisburg, and no Presbyterian services on Oct 3. It notes a landing stone near Convo, a young man with circus peanuts, and a well drilling marriage in Parker Pennsylvania. Auction listings include Jacob Myers sale Oct 5 and J R Kinxtanp sale Oct 12 1886 with livestock and farming gear. Electric Bitters advertised as cure-all.
Local items announce the 139th O. V. I. reunion at Van Wert on October 13. Various society meetings follow, including W C T U at Mrs. Dettmer’s residence, Mozart Club at Mozart Mall, and missionary gatherings at multiple churches. A Pioneer meeting, Young Workers event with quilting, and pastor notes complete the notices with election-era editorials and community events.
J B Parken invites Van Wert citizens to visit his office to view farms and properties for sale or exchange in the county. He offers to provide free printed information about the countys climate, rails, churches, schools, and productions to attract new residents and boost local wealth. Parken cites his past dealings and urges openness to bring good neighbors and improved real estate values through population growth.
Local notice promoting manufacturer prices on woolen goods including blankets flannels skirts gowns at Delphos Woolen Mills with tailoring department. Mentions highest market price paid at Rup right Beros Van Wert Ohio and railroad cross ties along the line of F W and C Ry Garover W Beens.
Louis Wolf and Co. appears as a prominent firm shaping the country’s business landscape with noted influence across markets and industries. The article outlines their role, reach, and impact on economic activity and policy interactions.
A local ad announces Staple Dress Goods and Hand Fabrics offered in unlimited quantities at 8 10 1234 15 20 and 25 cents per yard. Readers are urged to write for samples.
Retailer announces woolen goods price drop by trading back April stock to offer customers last year prices. Encourages customers to write or visit to compare quotes and secure bargains on ladies gents and children's wear.
An advertisement invites shoppers to view the stock of cloaks and wraps for women children and misses. It emphasizes large selection and low prices and states the branch aims to be among the most popular in the establishment.
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