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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1886
Page
4
The notice lists multiple GOP and local candidates for state and county offices including John McBride and W. D. Hill, with editorials attacking the campaign tactics. It references remarks about "hired men," party harmony, and a coming election day on November 2, 1886, amid sharp partisan commentary and local newspaper feuds.
The New York World quotes Senator John Sherman criticizing the practice of using sensational accusations to sway politics. It notes that figures who thrived on such tactics are now bankrupt as the country faces economic strain. The Signal questions Governor Foraker's risk if judged by a convict’s testimony in a pardon scenario.
The piece rails at the gerrymander that rearranged Ohio districts to bias Congress elections. It condemns Kennedy and the Senate majority, labels Republicans as lawless and corrupt, and argues the North shows Democratic bias while Ohio faces disfranchisement through skewed maps. It cites New York, Connecticut, and state offices, urging reform and justice.
Auction notices list sales at the D R Bonewicz farm near Connoy in Morrison township on October 18 1896 and at the Isaac Balliet farm near Middlebury on October 14 1886 offering livestock equipment and household goods with cash and credit terms. Additional sales near Van Wert and Venedocia on October 21 1886 feature horses cattle sheep wagons and farming gear with twelve month credit over $3 and cash under $5.
The Trustees of the First M. E. Church announce a parsonage relocation and offer the previous residence for sale at a Bar Cain location. Inquiries may be made to Mr. J. S. Zook or Dr. A. Krout by order of Beard.
Notice to Teachers EREAYTER ,wntil arther notice teacher examination will be held on ne ar day of each month and to 1r months fo ce of T. Art of Education are recommended as text books in preparing for examination In theory and practice in teaching. All applicants must pay a fee of 0 cents and unless Parmeaily Known to the Board, must furnish certite of good moral character. Examinations will open at 9 o'clock a. m., at which hour each applicant is required present. By order of the Board, M.H.TOTTLE,Socre Feb.19,"83-tf s
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