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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1885
Page
2
Political notes warn of charges against candidates this week but the editor delays edition after Taz Tours. J B Parker’s estate prospects and local real estate sales are also noted with prices paid for properties on North Dee Street and a home lot sale.
A jumble of items and notices from Van Wert County, including real estate and building mentions on East Main street, sales on dress goods at Haut's, and public meeting notices for Presbyterian church events. There are job ads, personal notices, a burned horse story, and remarks on local public welfare and macadam material debates.
In Van Wert the GOP meeting featuring Foraker drew a small crowd amid criticism. The piece labels his speech as evasive and biased against Democrats, accusing him of misrepresenting the liquor issue, praising no one, and attacking Cleveland’s administration. It notes a “bloody shirt” appeal and warns Republicans against his campaign tactics. Also included are brief local notices and ads.
The body of a newborn girl was found in a Union Township well after a man cleaning corn at a nearby farm noticed the naked infant floating. A coroner and deputy sheriff conducted an inquest, concluding the infant was strangled and her body hidden in the well. An investigation is reportedly underway.
The notice thanks friends and neighbors for support during the illness and funeral of a wife and mother. It mentions the Delphos Woolen Mills promoting woolen goods and a Baptist social event on October 2 at Sette on Shannon’s residence with ice cream and cake.
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