Comer Tobacco Sale Boosts Farmers Store Appeal
The Farmers Store promotes Comer's cheaper tobacco with bold claims of steady quality and price. Readers are invited to visit for bargain plunder and to see Comer in action as customers flock to buy. Also notes local events: Regimental reunion for the 34th Ohio, church services, cabbage arrival, and name change at Shanes Crossing to Rockford with post office orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer
Orleans
Conney Tobacco
Comer’s
Shanes Crossing
Rockford
Post Office Department
Serious Affair in Van Wert Disturbance and Robbery Accusation
A young man, son of respected parents, faces accusations of attempting highway robbery after a night in Van Wert. W E Decker of Holgate Times traveled with trainer Travis, carried a large wager roll, and was assaulted by Luther Mozier near Town Creek Bridge. Decker aided by police, Mozier arrested, later released thanks to Dr E L Wilkinson’s intervention. Mozier’s brother present. Mozier left town. Also notes local political updates including Lucas county Democratic endorsement of Bronson for county clerk and Republican opposition to ex-soldier Democrats, plus a road incident involving Mr Kennedy regaining control after a hold up demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Decker
Holgate Times
Travis
Nagateon
Decker
Marsh
Prepa
Luther Mozier
Florentine
Luther
Jackson Street
Town Creek Bridge
Mozier
Springer
Calaboose
Wellington
E. L. Wilkinson
Mark
L.D. Moger
Lucas County
Toledo
John P. Bronson
Bronson
van Wert
Farmers Picnic Parade and Politician Absence Sparks Debate
Van Wert county farmers held a long parade and a dinner at the fair grounds despite rain and a cold wind. Speakers included Likens and Smith of the State Grange, with Brigham absent due to other political duties, triggering critique that he cares only for votes and not farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Ground
van Wert
A. A. Giffin
Col
J. H. Brigham
Congress
Napoleon
H. Ellie
State Grange
Likens
State Alliance
Smith
Henry Price
Prohibition
Granger
Fannie Chambers
Brigham
Seanele Centaer
Napoleon, O
Washington
Various Local Happenings In Van Wert And Vicinity
A survey of events in Van Wert Ohio and nearby areas notes Mackinaw haula gravel Sundays, Saloon sold, dances arranged, band festival plans, Dustman renting on South street, hunt plans in Mississippi, fruit display at the Northern Indians Fair, a detective specialty in freight rides, a taffy pull at Dade and Lynch residence, a runaway team near Counsellor, a gambling raid in Lima, jeweler Rowland moving to the Book Store location, Reverend Work delivering farewell sermons, sparrow extermination petition, street work on Water street, and Central Ohio M E Conference appointments. Also reported are a birthday surprise for Rev Seemeyer, post office letter list, local association election, and a medical visit by doctors France and Ottman to Van Wert with free consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swartout
Matt Brown
Ohio City
Hiestand
F. L. Dustman
South Street
Missouri
Mississippi
J. J. McMillen
Fort Wayne
James Harley
Misses Dade
Glenn Lynch
North Washington Street
D. Counsellor
Dave
Lima
J. D. Rowland
Defiance Democrat
Rupright Wins Fourth Ward Council Seat in Narrow Election
The Fourth Ward elected J. G. Rupright to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Jacobs, delivering a clear Democratic triumph. The vote tallies show Rupright with a decisive majority, while other local items note unrelated incidents and notices. The page also lists pension notices, a shooting incident near Celina, and a marriage report for McGee and Dempsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobs
J. G. Rupright
Tsaneee Solon
J. G . Meprigh
J. M
Local Folks Noted At Events In Ohio And Indiana
Dr H C McGavren in Chicago Asbury Todd moves to Putnam county Mrs H V Olney visiting at Marion C d Heller at Portland Ind this week G W Trisaler gas fitter moves to Urbana Rev W S Kent and wife of Cherubusco Ind guests of daughter Mrs Stephen Balyeat William Kelly of the Mackinaw injured by a broken push pole W C Lawrence A Lynch W H Pennell and W C Brooks at Cincinnati races Mrs W A Bickford attending R E McIntosh and Miss Lucy Pickard wedding Invitations issued for McIntosh Pickard nuptials Mr and Mrs Henry Nicodemus called to North Robinson for sister’s funeral Mr and Mrs James Steele visiting Lancaster Ohio Wayne County party at Emmett entertainment Mayor Balyeat Clerk A Hester and editors in Lima County Republican Convention attendance noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. McGavren
Chicago
Asbury Todd
Putnam County
H. V. Olney
Marion
D. Heller
Portland
Ind
G. W. Trisaler
Urbana
Kent
Cherubusco
Stephen Balyeat
William Kelly
Mackinaw
Lucy Pickard
Mt. Auburn
Cincinnati
Henry Nicodemus
York Township
North Robinson
Crawford County
James Steele
Boys
Lancaster
van Wert
McIntosh
Ingetar
Anwitz
Ballzgaber
Bonewitz
Conn
Misa Jennie Noble
Emmett
Wayne News
Balyeat
A. Hester
E. L
Also Mentioned on This Page
Star Bakery
MHATS
A. Lynch
34Th Ohio
Greenville
James A. Gordon
Decatur, Mich
The
Presbyterian Church
Weston
Wood County
Rip van Winkle
Fitzpatrick Spectacular Co
Jennings Township
C. T. Ratliffe
Klein's
Jubilee Singers
Nashville University
M. E. Church
Board of Trustees
Wilma McGavren
Florence
G. AR
W. C. Tingle
Col- Wert
Mackinaw Boys
Enea 2 Genes
Secuey Cees
Sirceta
Fince
Treasury
R. Miller
John Leeson
Grant Travis
Frank Adair
Celina
Reb
Kennedy
T. S. Gilliland
Spencerville
Kossuth
Fagan
Gilliland
van Wert National Bank
Herald
van Wert County
Central Ohio
M. E
German Lutheran Church
Schumm
Ohio
C. F. Seemeyer
Lucians’ Orphan Home
Indiana
Ahn
Seemeyer
Butterfield
Clark
Milo Gouser
Jennie Greter
George Junmano
Ermie Lowns
Emma Mirfy
Reese
E. Mae Runyan
Lillie Sourers
May Shamel
John Scott
J. L. Wright
S & Ami Wilson
Wm. W. White
Della Walternive
Nellie Persons
A. T. Dares
P. M
Vivian Association
Patrons of Industry
H. G. Berthold
Hough
Wesley McConahy
D. R. Miller
Anthony Fleck
James Houck
Sentinel
Cora Miller
Minnerva
Ola McQuown
Demeter
H. G. Bentnorp
France & Ottman
New York
France Medical and Surgical Institute
Columbus
Fourth Ward
Rapright
Joseph Losemy
Tully Tawtahip
Anderson
Bodkin
Mullen
E. W. Work
W. H. Lilly
Johnson
Lucy Elcock
Conant
B. Austin
B. J. Brotherton
Tae Tinks
Simmons Liver Regulator
Evers & Manship
McGee—Dempsey
Baptist Parsonage
J. J. Thomas
George W. McGee
Findlay
Rachel Dempsey
Washington Township
This County
F.P. Hill & CO
Ulster
Van
the Star Clothiers
Mens
Goys
L. J. Germann & Col
Pioneer Drug Store
Patent Medicine
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