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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1890
Page
1
A short classified note advertises a real estate sale or loan prospect for J. B. Parker. The item mentions a Macam Luxor device and a trade possibility, with a quoted but unclear exchange or loan intent and accompanying equipment. The wording is fragmentary and appears to target a transaction or barter.
An extended Washington letter condemns Republican use of Deputy U. S. Marshals to influence elections, notes Attorney General Garland’s order reversal, and predicts Indiana backing for Harrison. It cites Cleveland’s New York visit, tariff questions, Roosevelt’s public stance, and a predicted Democratic gain in the House. It closes with pension ad copy urging disability claims.
A political clash arises over a proposed bill labeled as the M'Coy ripper plan. Counsellor Freck advocates for honest wages for work already done, arguing the election could repudiate or endorse the charges. The exchange frames the ballot as a test of public appetite for accountability and fair pay.
A Square Test to voters details the Decennial Board of Equalization comprised of three Commissioners, the Auditor, and the Surveyor. Commissioners billed $15 each for five days, Auditor Harvey may waive charges, while Surveyor McCoy, as Republican Committee chair, filed a remarkable bill on October 13 1899 in Van Wert Ohio, illustrating alleged county fraud.
In Van Wert County M. P. McCoy, Republican Chairman and county surveyor, billed 3126 dollars for Decennial Board of Equalization services at 3 dollars per day. The Bulletin defends McCoy while Roller and Freck oppose payment. Voters face choices: William Freck or Dave Counsellor for commissioner as the board battles over treasury funds.
Voters urged to back Democrats on November 4 in face of McKinley tariff. The piece names Thaddeus Cromley for Secretary of State and condemns the Force bill and tariff policies. It cites price increases on cloth, twine duties, and tea and coffee tariffs, appealing to workers and small merchants with strong party rhetoric.
The October term advances with a crowded docket of divorces and civil actions. Names include John N. Jones, Sarah Jones, Bophs A. Harshman, James Harshman, Susie Buighter, Lacinds Fimeel, Julius Cramer, Martin Hismon, Arthur C. Bruckhart, Lake, Thomas Edwards, Patehalt Redman, W. Wallick, Rabenca Batil, Union Central Life Insurance, Fame Corlew, Reuben Hooks, Jno. Goodlin, Henry Lowther, Selina Nelson, Amanda Price, Bartlett McGinnis, Jos Goodlin, Albert Hilleary, Howard Masters, Finkhousen, Sebierling & Co., Myer, McKinney, and others. Judgments, divorces, and foreclosures populate the docket with various alimony and tax matters noted.
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