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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1898

Page

5

Bond sale plan and city lighting talks stall in council

The council discussed issuing bonds to raise 3000 for city needs and reviewed a debt total near 10,217 with 6 percent interest. A proposal resurfaced for a private electric lighting contract with Mr. Aris and efforts to hire a city engineer were noted as forthcoming.

Ander Shafer Osborn Shaffer Bloutti Harding Willis Schcitor Eee Geof Marsh Market Street Atelson Spencer Street Ari Hudson Wenderday Aris Ams Wty Ans

Robbery at Maple Lane Home Winded by Unknown

On a Sunday night in the town park area a bold burglary occurred. Entry was gained at the residence of JFE Sidle on Maple Jenue with clothing and jewelry stolen. A nearby site on Lutstriet also showed forced entry and valuable items removed. Investigators suspect a known group named WU Sets Lo Ting, though the report contains garbled language.

Pri Hytte Bowen Stas Jfe Storry Lifes Residente Shannon Dayton

Van Wert Market Report and Death Notices

Grain and hay prices listed for various commodities with per bushel and per ton rates. Local obituaries and funeral notices outline deaths, ages, burial details, and community condolences including Cladie Bonner, Paul Brown, and other residents with brief biographical notes and service details.

Wream Ar Celina Adit Norther Fredy Lee Heal One Milled

A wreck on the Northern at Gellund caused multiple injuries and one death. George Exline of Mockfort and Lars Lips near Lips Cunang were involved. a body lay near the scene. Crushed lumber car incident injured three others and disrupted traffic.

Adit Norther Fredy Lee Gellund Aubion Ind Lars George Exline Mockfort Weatley Loftossville Nour Gulby Lynn Bis Alby

Republican methods expose county campaign finance abuses

A local Republican ring faces criticism for funding publications and paying campaign bills through county treasury transfers. The Bulletin allegedly received reimbursements and improper charges totaling hundreds of dollars, while others connected to the party faced similar scrutiny. The piece notes calls for readers to understand the alleged schemes and promises further detail next week. The report also mentions a quiet marriage of Mochus Spart Lewis Moehus to Wiss Nor wi Spayd, with the ceremony conducted by Rev. TH Litelwater.

Temasa Fds Hcurls Chen Bunty Treasury Tie Mochus Spart Lewis Moehus How Brochaster Bind Wiss Norwi Spayd Lew Poland

Personal social notes from Ging Lake visit and family events

Local society column records visits and gatherings among residents of Ging Lake area. Mentions GW aid Vrs Wonder, Dr Wil, Mrs Jho Wourds, Mr James, Camp Jolindature instruction, and various family interactions with neighbors and relatives across a week, including Sunday and Tuesday activities, church, and club events.

Ging Lake Jo Emrhart Lynch of Greens Wil Jho Dinglices Felvdys Ray Bun Vortige Grandpirenis Tos Gali Jand Iturad Levi Vieobs Ind Wol Wille James Wes Dinrenbaser Posterck Batardiv Wilkaasen Las Sy Rich J C Bluntphriys Walter Glesun Thoma Tle Morgan Cuisitin Chen Boistad Hamid Read Sestilin Tynes Lawn Seston Uke Ati Federation of Womens Clute Ay Det Pane Mry Kohn

Local notes county wide with incidents and obituaries

Fragmented report details multiple city incidents and legal actions. Mentions include court cases, a fatal shooting near town, a builder’s project setback, a physician’s and farmer’s activities, a new sign for a store, and a county commission session with reappointed officials. Also notes deaths of local figures and several court appearances.

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