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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1893
Page
3
A page itemizes a missing patina from Hag of the Times, an open air park concert plan if weather allows, and artistic photographs for sale at Simitz gallery. It reports a forgery case involving Perry Miller and others, an assignment by F Holden, watch repair service, a child death by wheat bin incident, and local commerce notes including farm supplies and grocery cash payments.
A fragmentary reminiscence shows a factional dispute within a party over leadership roles and personal attacks. The speaker denounces name-calling as a national affair, cites opposition to comrades for office, and rails against Hester, now editor for the Bulletin campaign. The tone is weary and resigned.
Ruy John K Hall Jr once in charge of a Methodist society at Fort He covery Mercer county was tried in Celina last Friday by three local preachers presided by Rev J Filawater and found guilty of falsehood and fraudulent statements in six counts. He faces suspension from ministry and church membership at the district conference in November. Witnesses testified while others questioned his health and alleged deceptions. The article notes Hall’s removal from church duties and criticizes his past conduct.
County fair plans grow with promised sheds and stalls for horses cattle and farm products. State fair official A A Giffin adds sixty more stalls for livestock arriving from Columbus. Exhibition space expands as art hall and race events draw crowds.
A blaze at Burris' farm in Tiber township consumed thirty acres of wheat before it could be checked. The notice mentions threshers at work and notes farmer losses, with other local items including a photographer in Chicago seeking new equipment and various town news on residents, visits, and events.
The advert promises 12 percent interest as a moderate loan rate and 20 percent savings on dry goods. It asserts general goods cost 25 percent less than six months ago and will rise 25 percent in six months, claiming a 29 percent six month net gain equal to about 50 percent per year.
A historical ad lists various garments with odd prices. 55 Cent Summer Skirts priced at 69 cents, flannel skirts at four to five cents, 14 Cent Dress Ginghams at 124 cents, 1L Cent Dress Ginghams at 10 cents, 25 Cent Table Linen at 3 cents, 12) Cent Toweling at 10 cents, outing shirts at rents, suspenders at 20 cents, 12 Cent Outing Flannels at 1 cent, lace curtains at 84 4 21 shirt waists at ett, 75 Cent Shirt Waists at eet.
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