02 Oct 1885
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1885
Page
1
Washington reports indicate President Cleveland intends to abstain from active state election participation. Alexander Agassiz is chosen to head the Coast Survey after cabinet consideration. The selection reflects administration aims to secure top scientific talent.
A broad Ohio protest laments the Bloody Shirt campaign as damaging sales outside the state. The piece argues southern trade growth depends on reputable methods, urging manufacturers to avoid slander and misleading tactics while highlighting postwar peace sentiments and the impact on workers and markets.
A long, contentious letter from 1863 denounces General Grant and Sherman, calls for harsh measures against deserters, and attacks President Lincoln era policies. The missive attacks Ohio politicians, cites army morale woes near Vicksburg, and urges suppression of abolitionist and Republican voices while urging strong leadership and harsher wartime actions.
Jake Waltz has a new jehann that has come to stay a dishwasher this time. Geo W Banter made a flying trip to Lima on business. ae McDonald is making improvements on his property. Elder Koogle preached a sermon at the Church of God last Monday night. Thomas Everett and Davis Kesler are each building a new residence in Kesler's addition. Mrs J C Moore returned from the southern part of the state. Ervin Denison's youngest child died last Friday and was interred in Ridge cemetery on Sunday. Funeral sermon at the M E Church by Rev O Marlin of Ft Recovery. We accept invitation to meet in Van Wert on the 2d with editors to discuss the oyster subject. Please purchase largely as newspaper correspondents crave oysters. Ex Miraculous Escape. W W Reed of Winchester reports a customer cured by Dr Ki Discovery for consumption and a free bottle at L F Gackenheimer’s drug store. A cynical bachelor remark about a woman in a car like an accordion. Also reference to Simmons Liver Regulator. Jenkintown Pa
A village update notes crafts from a good shoemaker and blacksmith, crops such as corn and wheat, scarce apples, plentiful hickory potatoes, and threshers ready for clover seed. Memorials for a departed sister or Grange member follow, while medicine Pepsuna and doctors are praised by testimonials from Kane and Coshocton.
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