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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1884
Page
2
A report lists a torchlight procession in Cleveland and a series of fires including a major blaze burning twenty acres of lumber piles. It notes bids for a new Shane Xing school, business changes, reunions, thefts at a doctor’s home, and community events from weddings to fairs.
Van Wert letters recount a busy week with neighborhood notices. Mentions include the Van Wert Sabbath School Union meeting in local churches, social events in Van Wert and Delphos, hotel staff romances, and civic notes on sewer pipe works and court house details. Community life spans politics, religion, business ventures, and personal milestones across Van Wert and surrounding towns.
Misses Emma Alexander and Lalo Brown hosted a tea party Monday. Levi Meredith of Van Wert Chapter No 71 R A M will attend the Grand Chapter of Ohio meeting in Tiffin Monday through Wednesday with Mrs M accompanying him. Hon W D Hill of Defiance spoke with large audiences through the week. Mr B F Fisher of Van Wert and wife stay with Mr and Mrs P Zimmerman. Fisher backs Cleveland and Hendricks and expects Democrats to win Ohio and Indiana. he enjoyed Minnesota. Gertie Welsh of Van Wert visited Miss Renaht. a trotter owned by W H Ensley of Richmond Ind died of lung disease en route to Van Wert for county fair race. owner refused $1500.
The Delphos Democrats organized a Cleveland and Hendricks Club at Trame's Building with a large crowd and 519 members enrolled, aiming for 1000 to 1200 as speakers including Hon. W. B. Richie of Lima addressed the gathering. A strong campaign mood and local figures featured in this news item.
Fragmented typed notices mention Missets and Mie A. E. Gregory visiting Ids Michigan to see a brother who is a R. K. agent. The page includes a wreck tow by mules, a dog or horse injury, bids for lumber shipping, and local business and advertising notes from Van Wert dated Aug 1884 including notices to pay debts, well digging services, cloak shop ads, and a cloak stock promotion by G. M. Haun.
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