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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1890
Page
3
A full variety of goods typically kept in a premier store is offered with prompt delivery free of charge. This service emphasizes convenience for customers seeking a wide selection without added shipping costs.
Local eatery touts hot coffee and the best paee in town for farmers, inviting patrons to stop by for a midday meal and a relaxing break.
The General Assembly declares the day between noon and two PM as a legal holiday for election purposes. Employees who are electors shall not be required to labor during that span, nor may employers discharge them for refusing to work or accompany to the polls. Violators face fines up to twenty five dollars. Also contains wedding notice for Emma Sheets Pancake dated October 16, 1890 and an open meeting notice for Patrons of Industry on October 27, 1890 at Dix's school house with Rev. C. Snow attending.
The Democratic committee secured the Pavilion as headquarters for election returns to be read next Tuesday. Township and precinct committeemen urged to bring in returns promptly and verify head lines and county ticket results. Various local business and staff changes noted, including dissolutions and new appointments. A diphtheria alert affects Fourth Ward School while doctors disagree on illness scope. Local horse breeder news and a move of Prof. Cowgill to Prospect, Delaware County. An accident at a railroad crossing results in the death of Jacob Boyer, age about 64. Readers urged to buy Merino undergarments and fresh eggs offered for sale.
Republican leaders and Republican papers openly concede a sweeping Democratic victory in this county. They warn Democrats not to be deceived and to guard against a possum play or a stealth defeat. The piece urges vigilance despite indications of a glorious result.
A local report accuses Hanley, a school employee, of being paid by Republican figures to spread false accusations against Democratic candidates. Shaffer, a Recorder candidate, allegedly provided transport for Hanley to distribute lies at North school. Citizens demand removal from the public school staff amid community outrage. Also advertised stock yarn.
Neighbors label candidate Counsellor as greedy and untrustworthy in a scathing local notice from Van Wert County Ohio dated October 28 1890. The piece accuses Counsellor of overcharging as a township trustee and questions his fitness for public office while praising rival Freck and noting past disputes over meeting spaces and a grand jury matter. Also included are brief items on a stove for sale a veteran candidate for recorder and a farmers and laborers meeting with farm listings and rentals.
D. Clayton Palmer of Pleasant Ridge Ohio reports thirty five years of pile trouble eased by Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment. He praises its relief from itching and believes future use may cure him. He notes 25 cent boxes available from L F Gackenheimer in Van Wert.
The piece condemns Roloson of Delphos for sending anonymous, false circul ars about Judge Brotherton. It accuses him of cowardly tactics, claims he has not paid taxes, and urges James Pettit to curb Rolosons reckless campaign actions while praising Brotherton as an able, upright official supported by friends.
A disputed Blue Creek ditch matter pits Van Wert against Paulding counties with repeated cost concerns. A joint Paulding meeting saw Commissioner Freck step in for Commissioner Roller, defending Van Wert taxpayers though Freck could not vote on apportionment. A local Republican letter defends Freck against party crank labeling and notes other business conducted at Paulding the same day.
The Democrats urge active campaigning in the final days before the polls close Tuesday evening. They exhort all supporters to vote, bring absent voters home, and ensure a full turnout for a likely large Democratic majority in the county ticket, praised as worthy and trusted by fair-minded citizens.
Miss Emma Richter visits Lima while Miss Cladie Bonner visits St Marys. Local social items note entertainments by the Elcock sisters and a funeral in Springfield. Kenton’s James Otis in town Wednesday. Ex Mayor Ira P Shissler rumored to plan a Van Wert return. Wm Ford of Delphos to move to town. Jesse Kuhn swaps town property for Harrison Twp farm. John Biker appointed engineer at Electric Light Works. Jos Tossey and Henry Samsel attend G W Hemelgemser funeral in Springfield. Harry Conn resigns Mackinaw Ticket Accountant post for a C C C and L A R auditor job in Cleveland. Charles L McFadden returns to Van Wert for Evans Sons drug store clerkship. Rev R W Chidlow D D touring the county with Bunday West counties veteran, guest of Thomas H Jones. Also note Leuannon Son ads proclaim 40c corset.
Next Tuesday is election day with a Union Center Democratic convention nominating Orin G. Vickroy for Justice of the Peace. Jubilee Singers Loudin’s Fisk University perform at Grand Opera House Tuesday evening. Fronefield Greenewalt opens a new meat market next week. See silk plushes at Lenmann & Son’s. Simmons Liver Regulator advertised for malaria and bile.
A boosterstyle ad proclaims a crowded store where customers inspect a wide range of boots and shoes. The proprietor pledges small profits, careful fitting, and repeat business as families buy now and return. Also noted are carpet offers and Poland China hogbreed sales highlighted by Lampe Bros at Van Wert with over 100 March and April pigs.
Last Friday monthly stock sale at the Farmer's Feed Sot in N City Hall offers terms for buyers and sellers. Local notices recount a P of I meeting at Dix's School House praising Rev. O Snow's address on Western farmers, with thanks and well wishes for his journey home. News includes Western Ohio Normal School tuition details, dental offers, Simmons Liver Regulator promotion, and several marriage and obituaries notices in Van Wert dated October.
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