Rival Stores Plot to Imitate The Star for Traffic
A dialogue shows two shopkeepers plotting tactics to lure customers from The Star. They consider fake one price sales and false “new goods” stock while lamenting dull spring trade and old inventory. They plan ads claiming big discounts and claim to dominate with unique pricing, then debate mail orders and next week’s spin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
the Star
Gooda
Star
Mebby
Mabby
van Wert
Clymer
Montana
Democratic County Convention set for tomorrow with high turnout
The piece forecasts an unprecedented Democratic County Convention with strong enthusiasm and a hopeful outlook for November. It urges unity and a robust, loyal ticket to defeat the Republicans.
Wide Roster of Visitors and Drivers Across Ohio and Indiana
Long list of residents and visitors across Lima, Van Wert, Celina, Bluffton, Paulding, Defiance, and nearby towns. Mentions typhoid in Mrs. W A Clark, trips to Columbus and Cincinnati, conferences, family reunions, store openings, and local business notes. Also notes a fair dining hall invitation and a local tobacco shop move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Scott
Chicago
W. A. Clark
Elia Downing
Delaware
C. H. Corbet
Lafayette
Ohio
Bruce Oyler
Jeff Morris
Lima
Clark Crawford
Cincinnati
Alice Place
Wilshire
Wm. Houser
Philip Sours
Celina
M. M. McIntire
St. Marys
J. B. Parker
Michigan
J. M. Craig
van Wert
Lima Times
H. C. Glenn
Petoskey
Mich
Olu Saltzgaber
Paulding
Ron Conn
Chas. Bender
Bluffton
Ind
W. C. Lawrence
Columbus
Robert Bureau
Hamilton
J. ¥. Todd
van Wit
Nebraska
I. Seelberg
New York City
L. R. Swineford
Charlevoix County
H. H. Holbrook
Miss Vie Bevington
Defiance
I. H. Malick
Salem Township
Auginize County
Elisabeth Brewer
W. Long
Long
Loudonville
Sam
General I. Pillars
Lampe Brothers
Woman's Exchange
Washington R. Canteell
Union Township
Dix
A. L. Taebner
Book and News Co
Bair
Ehresman
Toom
W.F. Hire
Michael Groush
Collins & Perry
Scott
Alfred Turnbull
Omaha
Neb
J. K. Gray & Co
W. G. Stamm
Mackinaw
West
Alexandria
D. A. Rorabeck
People’s Mills
Dr. Hastings
George Hammer
Banta Brothers
Sioux City
Local Democratic Nominating Announcements Appearing
A set of notices invites readers to support Democratic candidates for county offices in Van Wert. Names include John F. Sidle for Treasurer, Israel A. Will for Sheriff, L. A. Harvey for County Auditor, J. N. Foley for County Recorder, Jesse W. Baird for County Recorder, George W. Smith for County Recorder, J. W. Allen for Probate Judge, Abijah Goodwin for Probate Judge, and Geo. L. Bobilyn plus William Freck for County Commissioner, all subject to the Democratic County Convention. Also mentions Turner's Band Cutter exhibit and a large Washington Marks farm for sale near Yorkville and Jennings townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Tees
H. G. Richie
Saltzgaber & Glenn
W. J. Beers
Tully Township
Harrison Township
Willshire
Union Township
Pleasant Township
Liberty Township
Hoaglin Township
Ridge Township
York Township
Jackson Township
Washington Township
Jennings Township
Venedocia
Delphos
Middlepoint
Hall
van Wert
Malick
C. P. Richey
Hemmer
John F. Sidle
Israel A. Will
L. A. Harvey
J. H. Johns
Geo. L. Bobilyn
Wiltshire Township
William Freck
J. N. Foley
I County
Jesse W Baird
George W. Smith
J. F. Shaffner
J. W. Allen
Abijah Goodwin
van Wert Machine Company
van Wert County Fair
Bent
Washington Marks
York
Jennings
S. M. Foos
Elgto
Yorkville
van Wert Co
One-Price Clothing Store Sweeps Van Wert for Fall Stock
The H. Y. Olney establishment showcases a fall stock of overcoats suits and hats for all sizes. It touts serviceable garments priced from 3 to 5 dollars and promotes a near one-price system with no repeated claims. It notes shortages from far regions and urges locals to visit the store to see the lowest prices and best quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Y. Olney
Deen
van Wert
Patagonia
Upper Nile
Kaniskatska
Singapore
Local notices and upcoming events in Van Wert area
Ohio Reform Sanitarium will send an examining physician to Van Wert county monthly for a year with free consultations. The Great Toledo Fair runs Sept 5 to 10 with $20 000 in premiums and a gas display costing $25 000. An excursion to Gettysburg Sept 10–22 offers low-rate tickets for Ohio veterans. Delphos reports a political delegation, a funeral, and a paper mill transitioning to crude oil fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Reform Sanitarium and Medical Institute
Columbus
Ohio
van Wert
Avenue House
George Brown
North Market Street
Toledo
Cleveland
Gettysburg Battlefield
Pennsylvania
Ohio Memorial
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburgh
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania Company
Cincinnati & St. Louis Ry. Co
Chicago
St Louis
Pittsburgh R.r.co
E. A. Ford
Delphos
Herald
Ostendorf
F. H. C. Moening
Henry Manning, Sr
Ft. Wayne
Jos. Ostendorf
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Leen
Walbernm
Walborn
van Wert County Agricultural Society
Cherry and
Water Streets
John McCarr
Christopher
Farr
Sth
O. W. Allen
Palace of Sweets
East Main Street
Sherman
Grove
Geo. B. Ford
Town
Ware House
W. B. Clymer
Bucyrus
John R. Clymer
W. H. Clymer
Galion
A. P. Widman
Widman
Crawford County Forum
Tiffin
Presbyterian Church
Masons
Knights of Honor
Royal Arcanum
The
Royal Home
Miela
Shanes Crossing
Co. I
Markwitt
Penn
Williams
Troy
Joseph Riley
Captain Lewis
C. Anderson
G. A. R. Hall
Pres
J. McMannis
Sec’y
J. Coleman
Treas
Jacob Gragie
Fred Billman
Bergpesint
Rhendire Handle
G L
Achat Jorpora
A. P. McConahay
McConahay
George Briggs
Kate Moris
Jane Baker
Joel Barry
Charles E. Colvin
Frank Dunifore
Fred Dager
Emma Ervile
Ralph Ford
G. W. Gilpir
Nancy Haze
C. Kienfirle
Hattie Patterson
Lena Lininger
Jas. Offineer
E. Palmer
J. M. Parker
Percilla Bowers
C.F. N
Charles Wales
John Peas
Kittie Wyir
Susan Wortfiel
Mary McGerman
Frances S. Adams
Bradbury
Clark’s
Teo
H. P. King
St. Marks English Lutheran Church
Smoke Hire
Troues
Comer’s
Geppert
Reipnns
Callet
Canal
Best
Dr. Eblen
New York
Topher & Eblen
Inex
Origbiy
E. P. Hill & Coe Druee
Elgin
Waltham Hampton
Illinois
Imererith
Rowland
Jewelers
Hotel Marsh
H. V. Olney
Eldorado
Golden Machinery
Mineral Castor
Neetstoot
No. x Extra West Virginia
Ohio Drug Store
E. Main St
van Werth
Alonzo
Jou
and Machine Works
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