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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1890
Page
3
A garbled listing of corn juice flavors and smoking products dominates an old time sale note. Items include Corn Juice ala mode and Rough and Ready variants, various plugs and tobaccos, pipes, cigars, and coffee. Also mentions a chair and smoke service with free water and a note urging a square meal visit.
A mix of local notes covers Rest Main street disturbances, a court appointing 8. S. Bottsfield as receiver for Van Wert House, and gas pressure claims amid debates on rainfall reliability. Fronefield and Greenewaldt announce a premier meat market with a massive refrigerator, modern machinery, and a Cincinnati procurement trip. Electric Light Works expand with a 300 horse power engine, more dynamos, and broader service. current capacity 80 arc and 400 incandescent customers, with 125 arc and 1300 incandescent planned. Democratic mass convention set for September 20 to nominate a ticket, urging voters to support honest, economical government and oppose Republican corruption. detailed precinct locations listed for delegates.
NEXT MONDAY Our store will be closed on account of Holiday. SEELBERG. Fresh Eggs and Poultry Wanted. Will pay farmers for eggs guaranteed fresh from 16 to 18 cts per dozen large brown preferred. Best old hens 7 cts per pound. Chickens 6 to 10 cts per pound. S. B. Austin. Also remarks on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by S B Walker a local druggist noting good patient satisfaction and minimal doctor calls.
The Sabbath School of the Society of the Faithful meets each Sabbath morning at 11 o'clock, with evening services at 8. All are welcome to attend.
Survivors of Willichs brigade plan a two day reunion in Van Wert on Sept 18 and 19 with Gen Gibson and Gen Kirby expected to attend. Mayor Balgest will give an address of welcome, a basket picnic is set for Third Ward Park, and a hospitality and decoration plan is organized by local committees. A pocket-book lost at the post office is offered for return by the finder.
Friday's rain disrupted races and reduced crowd size but the Van Wert County Fair ended with strong mood and high moral standards. Officials praised management for orderly conduct, with notes on premiums, booths planned, a single arrest, and overlooked betting while highlighting cattle prizes, stock shows, and community spirit.
The article notes a Democratic county convention set for Saturday September 20 and reports on several local happenings. It mentions the District Brigade G A R reunion moved to October 17, upcoming reunions of the 15th O V I, a hunting party heading to Northern Michigan, a rivalry over hall rents between opera house owners and Quinine Hall managers, a serious dog attack on M S Ashmead’s child, a rail fare note for a trip to Van Wert, Edgar Burt’s death at his father’s West Main Street home aged 39, and funeral services conducted by Rev R Edmond.
An assortment of brief notices and tributes recounts travel, appointments, and community losses. E P Poling went to Columbus for a penitentiary grant position. W R Mehaffey of Lima Times stayed at Hotel Marsh. W Floyd Atwill and Geo Leib led the Van Wert convention. Obituary notices honor Henry Robinson of the local lodge with formal resolutions praising his life and service.
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