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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1891
Page
2
The item portrays heated local political maneuvering with references to Democratic and Republican efforts, public promises, and voter influence ahead of elections. It notes editorials, distrust among factions, and calls to support the Democratic ticket while highlighting figures like Judge Day and Major McKinley.
MandamusProceedings compel Van Wert County Board of Elections to place lawful ballot and resolve a deadlock over Republican nominations. Lingers of dispute include Todd Hester Burtafield and Nicodemus, with Judge Day to decide the fraudulent Veteran Republican ticket matter.
The letter urges Van Wert County voters to reelect E. B. Gilliland to the Ohio General Assembly, highlighting his practical farming background, work for home rule, tax reforms, and support for widows, orphans, and labor. It credits his leadership in limiting real estate taxation and advancing farm and worker protections, while urging support for Campbell and opposition to McKinley. It also outlines local election notices and judge appointments.
Pervasive docket item announces an executor sale of real estate in Van Wert County Ohio. The property includes the west half of section 18 in Van Wert Township and is appraised at 7200 dollars. Sale set for the first Tuesday in December 1691 at the county courthouse door, after securing by mortgage to Richard F. Hale, executor of Samuel A. Hale, deceased.
Due to high demand and limited Saturday capacity, half-price extraction sessions will now occur on both Saturdays and Tuesdays after the first tooth. Dr. Bigelow’s New Method ensures painless mouth operations. Office located over Hines' Drug Store with Mondays Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays available for operative dentistry.
Local dealer touts a large stock of boots and shoes with varied styles and prices. Highlights include French Kip Hand-Made Boots, Oil Grain Boots, River Boots at 3 to 4.50, Veal Kip Calf Boots, and Pure Galas Boots. Emphasizes sturdy heavy shoes for mud and warm Felt Boots, plus children’s School Shoes.
The ad proclaims Round Oak stoves as universally successful with a full stock available and warns buyers to beware of numerous imitations and lookalikes.
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