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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1892
Page
2
A local advert announces 200 pairs of cassimere pants at 2.68 and men’s suits guaranteed wool in sizes 34 to 48 at 12. The seller notes these suits are worth 15 but bought cheap and sold cheap. A new line of men’s suits ranges from 3.90 to 10 as bargains.
The ad markets an assortment of overcoats with prices from 2 to 32 dollars. A notable bargain features 63 knee length double breasted suits valued at 4 dollars, now offered for 3 dollars.
Yard wide sale offers 50 knee suits and winter weights at 1.00 each. Men and boys underwear priced at 50c. Garment quality compared to 50c items. Trunks as large as a house for three dollars. Encourages customers to visit and save money.
The item lists Democratic ticket names for various offices with errors and typos. It explains voting a straight ticket by placing an X in the circle and cautions readers to mark the cross to show Democratic neighbors how to vote.
The piece argues GOP figure G. L. Marble should hold the post office if Hurricon is reelected, criticizing his past convention vote for Harrison and predicting Cleveland will win the presidency. It mocks Marble’s rhetoric, calls for party shifts, and advertises a Grand Concert at a church with a long list of performers and assorted local notices and sales ads.
An assorted 19th century page fragment advertises boots and shoes heavy with price cues, plus furniture and carpet promotions, and a batch of legal notices. It lists C E Wilkinson & Co sales pitches, Foster furniture, and individuals filing probate and account actions in Wayne and Van Wert counties.
The fragment notes M. B. Evers, U. S. Pension Agent at Van Wert, with references to original widows and claims against a named entity. It mentions issues of pay and bounty and a general fund, with unclear details and a call to action at a local address in Van Wert.
A West Main Street dealer advertises pianos and organs with a wide variety at low prices and 20 percent off for cash. J W Longfellow, music teacher and sheet music dealer, at the same address, takes tuning orders. The sale urges cash purchases only, with substantial discounts on watches and holiday goods.
Look to your interest if you are wise you will call and examine our stock of stoves tinware glassware queensware etc learn the marvelously low prices at which we are offering them. We are also offering bargains in second hand goods. Our stock is trustworthy serviceable and the best of their class. Everything goes at the lowest possible price. Come in and see how fair we will treat you and how much we can save for you.
The Third Judicial Circuit of Ohio fixed dates for 1893 term sessions across Van Wert, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Logan, Marion, Mercer, Putnam, Richland, Seneca, Union, Van Wert, and Wyandot counties. Sessions begin in January and run through October with specific days set for each county, all to commence at 9 a.m. in Columbus formerly noted. The declaration was signed by Clerk J. Jun Vax Larw and officials of the state court.
The document records hearings and examinations for applicants, listing appointment notices for George Wotrown estate in Van Wert County. It notes required fees and moral character, plus dates in October 1669. Administrator Jon Smaliny announces probate actions and the appointment of executors for the estate.
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