Local notices and business notes from Meredith and Dalphos Herald
Master Hillis to take part in exercises. Meredith and Munsic Agency ads cite G Weaver moving from Wood county to East Main street Zimmerman property to run an instrument business. Fraudulent Australian ballot claims target McKinley with a “Veteran Republican” ticket. officials denounce it as a fraud. Timber and loan notices close October to November buys, with J A Gleason & Bro and farm security loans offered near the Court House.
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Munsic Agency
Weaver
Wood County
Main Street
Zimmerman
Meredith
Dalphos Herald
Ohio
Ryan
McKinley
Democratic
Prohibition
People’s
Repblican
Cer
J. A. Gleason & Bro
Democratic Meeting at Court House in Van Wert
Hon Lawrence T Neal will address citizens of Van Wert and vicinity at the Court House Saturday evening October 24 at 7 30. He is a champion of tariff reform and will discuss saving money on winter footwear. Merediths. Deaths: Mrs Grogweir died at home aged about 98. burial in Smdington Michigan. Elizabeth Rison died at home, funeral Sunday. Russell Clark died. funeral at Mrs A W Bakers. Rev James W Shreeve died aged 70 in Convoy. Nicholas Fry and Rachel Fry died last Friday night. both buried in one grave after seven hours apart. Hezekiah Henry Smith et al listed. concert by Smith family Oct 30 at Grand, under Presbyterian church ladies. Card from J Q Augustine Insurance: thanks for draft of 628 75 in full payment for fire loss.
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Lawrence T. Neal
van Wert
Court House
Grogweir
Smdington
Mich
Elizabeth Rison
P. H. Rison
Fry
Ridge Cemetery
Ohio
Miami Insurance Co
Dayton
John
Wagner
Sting of Hester Fraud and Republican Tactics Exposed
In Van Wert County a heated crossfire over Hester links to alleged fraud in petition signatures for a fraudulent ticket and pension misrepresentations. affidavits from Martin Reeder and Andrew Sherman detail signatures obtained under false pretenses. The piece notes Republican voters’ rising discontent and warns of political consequences amid the broader campaign tactics.
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Hester
Columbus
Sidle
Harvey
Strate
Ohio
Van
A. H. Hester
M. B. Evers
Ees
Wyester
M. Reeder
A. D
H. L. Conn
A. J. Sherman
Eighth State WCTU Convention Closes in Toledo
The eighth annual State convention of W C T U in Toledo closed successfully as the largest ever held. The W C T U conducted the final evening and reported notable progress over the year. Van Wert county appoints alternate Mrs. L O F Austin to the National convention in Boston in November. The facts highlight value in boots and shoes for the money.
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Toledo
van Wert
L. O. F. Austin
W.C.T. U
Boston
Meredith's
Court Docket Shows Term Progress in Common Pleas
The present term of the common pleas court lists numerous dispositions. Guilty pleas include Catherine Spahr for forgery with two and a half years in the Ohio penitentiary and an additional false to a jury verdict leading to further sentences. Multiple civil actions, injunctions, and quiet title suits proceed or settle, with several judgments, bonds set, or appeals noted. Local political commentary follows, mocking a McKinley event in Piqua and recounting a sensational tin plate mill hoax linked to campaign reporting.
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Common Pleas Court
Daniel M. Borland
Catharine
Spahr
Ohio
State of Ohio
Kid
Amos Hetzler
Albert Furness
Y Seaman & Co
Andrew Burnside
Union Mills Flouring Cogainst
Andrew N. Grandataff
Edward Evans
Actm
I Jones
Angeline Mullen
Mary M
Samuel Daniels & Co
Henry Pohlman
Christena Ripper
Equity
Lara Shenk
Del
Plaintaff
L. Barrow
Jacob ‘der
McKim Et al
O. Bryan Et al
Hughes
J.B. Elder
Sarah J. Hughes
Santas
Ie America
J. E. Hymen
Noble
C. H. Cless
van Wert
Governor Camp
Bell
McKinley
Piqua
Bellefontaine Examiner
Two Constitutional Questions at the Fall Ballot
Voters face two propositions: a taxation amendment and a constitutional convention. The taxation proposal would allow tax exemption for certain public and charitable properties and shift burden to other property, urging a yes vote. The second asks whether to call a constitutional convention, a question decided by voters every twenty years with mixed history. Poultry and eggs also noted.
Personal notes on visiting relatives and job change
Mr. Marshal and wife from Kansas and Mrs. Martha Mankin of Huntington with Mrs. Anna Perry of Goshen visit sister Mrs. D. Moore in Ridge township. Miss Mary C. Dull of Glenmore plans to return home early next month after teaching shorthand in Delaware, Ohio. J. B. Hines resigns from Pioneer Drug Store to become a traveling salesman for a Fort Wayne drug firm. Meredith's advertises Woman's good oil grain Shee at $1.25.
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Marshal
Kansas
Martha Mankin
Huntington
Ind
Anna Perry
Goshen
D. Moore
Ridge Township
Mary C. Dull
Glenmore
Delaware
Ohio
J. B. Hines
Pioneer Drug Store
Ft. Wayne
Woman’s
Meredith’s
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Tudor
Yarowarr
James
Jones
Hillis
Sanesien
Mumber
Bussna
West Side
Slvoohzao
Slvooutao
Slyoordao
Boonag
Democratic Meeting
Smith
Hezekiah Henry Smith
Issachas Ichatod Smith
Jonathan Isaac Smith
Keziah Karlos Smith
Hannah Jane Smith
Isabelle Harriet Smith
Jessica Jenks Smith
Keturah Ann Smith
Ladies of Presbyterian Church
H. I, J and K
Wee
Ee Io
Andrew X J. Sherman
Mark
Ethe Notary
Ans
Ques
Carter
Standard Medical and Surgical Institute
Fort Wayne
Marsh House
THE
AMEDD
Iwi
Kauke
AQUA
Chiq Drug
East Main
STRE
L. F. Gackenheimer, ‘B
L. J. Garman & CO
Pioneer Drugs
East Main Street
Board of of Education
Honglin Township
Seeerifementees
Shane Baling
Price Rees
Abijah Goodwin
Jacob Goodwin
Peter W
Bevis
Washington Mover
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