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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1892
Page
4
The Van Wert Times announces content produced by the TreVanwort Printing Company. The note indicates the paper’s printing and editorial collaboration, underscoring the journalistic partnership behind the issue.
The item lists the Democratic ticket for various offices including president Grover Cleveland and Stevenson for vice president, and notes a straight ticket with crosses. It reflects local campaigning, party confidence, and Republican fear of defeat amid a wealth of names and positions. It mentions John VanLiew staying as clerk and discusses fundraising bets backing Cleveland.
A dawn to election week plea urges full Democratic mobilization for November 8. It extols John Van Liew as Clerk, Peter Knittle for Commissioner, and George Heist for Infirmary Director, framing the ticket as farmer, laborer, and business aligned. The piece pressures loyal Democrats to vote and warns against Republican tricks. It ends by touting Simmons Liver Regulator by James Clark & Son.
Former Grand Army of the Republic leader in Cleveland faces removal as the Regional Economic Authority takes action. The case centers on leadership duties and governance concerns affecting veterans' status. Local officials weigh next steps amid ongoing investigations.
Ex-Commander-in-Chief John P. Rea deserts the Republican Party citing Cleveland pension vetoes and tariff disagreements. He plans to vote for Cleveland and supports Lawler in Minnesota. He warns the party is on the wrong track and will be thrashed in two weeks, urging purification to regain Republican support. The piece includes criticism of McKinley tariff and reflects campaign commentary from Toledo Bee and other sources.
In Harlem a large Democratic club meeting featured Gen Daniel Sickles praising Cleveland and attacking Harrison with a soldier’s memory. Nearby Virginias George A Martin left the GOP citing tariff and Force Bill concerns and urging Cleveland victory. In New Albany four Republicans renounced their party for Cleveland Stevenson and the Democratic ticket amid fiery speeches to about six thousand supporters.
In Chattanooga Texas on October 12 seven of eight Aldermanic candidates won, giving the Democrats control for the first time in the city's history. The report also notes shifting wheat prices, Indiana and Ohio political opinions favoring Cleveland, and remarks from Democratic leaders and veterans supporting Grover Cleveland’s ticket.
200 pairs of cassimere pants offered for $2.68 each. Men's suits guaranteed all wool in sizes 34 to 48 priced at $12, a drop from typical $15. New line of men's suits from $3.90 to $10 advertised as bargains.
The shop promotes overcoats at prices from $2 to $20 with strong values. A standout bargain is 63 knee suits, double breasted and worth $4.00, now selling for $3.00. The ad highlights fast-moving $5 to $20 coats and a well priced $2 option.
A local store advertises knee suits and winter weights at 1 dollar, men and boys underwear at 25 cents, and trunks priced at three dollars. The reader is urged to visit to save money on a range of garments and trunks described as large as a house.
The notice lists a sheriff sale by Sheriff F. Shumaker of Van Wert County Ohio. Property described as part of the southeast quarter section 23, township 3, range 8 east, about 24 acres, appraised at 2350 dollars. Sale set for November 28, 1892 at the court house door between 1 and 2 pm with cash terms. Also includes notices of a wife and daughter leaving home and an administrator appointment for George W Brown.
The ad promotes genuine axis ground pebbles in bronzed steel frames at two dollars, a full line of extra fine lenses for any frame, and the town's best stock of Gold Spectacles. It also offers broken lens replacement and frame repair, urging buyers to choose quality spectacles.
Wise readers are urged to call and examine our stock of Steves Tinware Glassware and di Fi Etc Learn the marvelously low prices offered Second-Hand Goods included Our stock is trustworthy serviceable and the best of their class Everything goes at the lowest possible price Visit to see fair treatment and savings offered to customers
Trade notice for WERT & FRIESNER offering a full line of pianos and organs at 36 West Main Street near City Park. J W Longfellow advertised as music teacher and dealer in sheet music at the same location. Elizabeth Wisener’s estate appoints Thomas K. Rowley as executor in Van Wert County with dated October 1603.
Probate notice lists multiple guardians and administrators with hearings on November 4 in Van Wert Ohio. It cites real estate sale under case 9603 and mentions Albert W. Roop Frank E. etc. The notice names Calv in Hillery Sick L Case and Samuel A. Higte among guardians and attorneys Sidhoomse Attorn iw.
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