Republicans Convene in Defiance for Sixth District Nomination
The Republicans of the Sixth Congressional District plan a convention in Defiance Ohio on August 19 1586 at 11 am to nominate a congressional candidate and handle other business. Delegates are apportioned by votes for Governor J B Foraker in 1885 with Defiance and other counties receiving specific delegate counts as defined by the committee.
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Sixth
Defiance
Ohio
J. B. Foraker
van Wert
Williams
Congressional Committee
E. G. Fay
Van Wert Republicans to Hold Mass Convention August 17
The Republicans of Van Wert County schedule a mass convention at the Court House in Van Wert on Tuesday August 17 at 10 a.m. to nominate candidates for Clerk of the Court Commissioner and Infirmary Director. The notice urges strong township representation and duty to place a pro voter slate before November.
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van Wert County
Mass
Court House
van Wert
USG
Republican Convention urged to nominate strongest regional candidate
The Republican Congressional Convention of this District will meet at Defiance on August 19 to select the candidate most likely to win against Mr. Hill. The note urges deliberation and discourages local nominations while acknowledging two to three able men from the county. AllianceOhio imposed Dow law closing after liquor-law violations. Dow law vote favored closing by 355. W D Hitt nominated at Defiance on the first ballot with 203 of 368 votes amid four other candidates.
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Defiance
Hill
W. D. Hitt
Prohibition votes near in several Ohio towns and deaths in the region
Findlay saw a cornerstone laid for a new court house with ceremonies. Mt. Blanchard voters tied on a Dow law prohibition issue, then a prohibitory ordinance passed. A Lima oil fire caused by spilled oil from a tank above retorts burned in a gas works area. Mrs. Curtis of Ada died by suicide in a temporary insanity episode, leaving a husband and three children. Soldiers and Sailors Home located at Sandusky amid rival bids. Weston voted 140 to 36 to oust saloons and Wood county expects widespread prohibition by September 1st. A Walkup child died after drinking lye. Standard Oil cut Lima oil price to 37.5 cents per barrel. A grave‑digger disturbance near Fremont and a fatal colt kick near Lima. Cortes Ewing, Putnam county figure, died after stomach illness. County fair notes urge support, membership, and strict adherence to rules for Van Wert fairs.
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Mt. Blanchard
Lima Gas Works
Charles Curtis
Ada
Sandusky
Chicago & Atlantic
Lima
Weston
Wood County
Frank Walkup
St. Marys
Letters reveal county mishaps and fare sale notice
A citizen criticizes county Commissioners and Engineer for ditching failures while Rev. David Thomas praises or blames as needed. The item also announces a Chicago round trip sale on Saturdays by Chicago and Atlantic Ry Co, with reduced fares and specific train rules and contact points.
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David
Bulletin
David Thomas
Moses
Ingersoll
Diverse Community Events and Meetings Announced
A series of local gatherings are listed including a camp meeting on the Fair grounds starting August 14 with ministers from Toledo Xenia and nearby towns. Also a reunion for Company H 160 V V L at John Capper's grove near Van Wert on September 7 1880. A soldiers meeting at Friends Church on August 15 1886 and a Harvest Home Picnic in Union township August 19. The 99th O V I annual reunion set for Sidney from September 15 to 16. The Lutheran Mite Society meets next Wednesday at Mrs. A Lynch to sew. An eating house will run at the Fair Grounds during the fair and a Fete Champetre planned at the M E Parsonage August 15. The Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society District Meeting is August 19–20 1886 in Van Wert with delegates from other auxiliaries. Riblet will stock fresh fish at Jacob’s corner and Williams Paint is available at J H Kauke’s.
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Company H
John Capper
van Wert
Friends’ Church
Wm. W. Watt
Monmouth
Indiana
Watt
Union Township
Union Center Sunday School
Center Church
99Th O. V. I
Sidney
Ohio
Steinman
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Lima
M. E
A. 8. Cleson
Oriel Miller
Delaware
van Wart Counry
Corporation of
van W
van Wert Union
Iowa
Texas
Arkansas
Minnesota
Kansas
Paulding
M. Kear
Este and
Saltagaber & Glenn
Oxer Kauke’s Ware
Van Wert County Institute Announces August Session
The Van Wert County Institute for Teachers will be held in Van Wert starting Monday August 23 for a full week. Instructors include Prof J W Knott of Tiffin and Prof D R Boyd of Van Wert with daily programs and evening lectures plus social activities and excursions.
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van Wert
J. W. Knott
Tiffin City
D. R. Boyd
Knott
Ohio
Ohio Educational Monthly
Middlepoint Items From Our Correspondent
Elida Rev Rauch seen on our street this week. Wim Wehrs wins church building contract. Spray couple attend Dayton soldiers' reunion. James Reed returns home with his father to Delaware. Amor Gamble opens grocery near post office. McCreery family back to Allentown Pa. Chas Ireland of Allentown Ohio visits grandson C L Ireland. Prof Lehr from Dunkirk plans voice class. 0 Hires class needs a teacher. Oscar leaves for business elsewhere. About 4 or 40 residents join Soldiers' Home excursion and enjoy it. First Normal term opens with larger enrollment. Public interest in welcoming newcomers grows. W E White the former druggist praised for prices and charm. Last night Ben Keltner robbed near Grace Church at 10 pm. $100 taken.
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Joseph Spray
Dayton
James Reed
Delaware
Amor Gamble
L. M. McCreery
Allentown
W. E. White
Mr. White
Benjamin Keltner
van Wert
Grace Church
Ben
Ohio State Fair Opens With $25000 in Premiums
The thirty six Annual Ohio State Fair will run August 30 to September 4 in Columbus. State Board of Agriculture says each day will be a great day with $25000 in premiums. The Pennsylvania Company offers excursion tickets at a reduced fare for trips to Columbus during fair repairs, return by September 4.
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Chicago
Chicago and Atlantic Ry. Co
Chicag
G. W. Snow
Pass
Agt
F. Baovgxton
Missouri
Arkansas
Nebraska
Texas
Minnesota
Dakota
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburgh
Southwest
Northwest
Pennsylvania Company
Pittsburg, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railroad Company
Chicago, St. Louis & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Columbus
State Board of Agriculture
Ohio
Mr J H Coppuck Praises Brown's Iron Bitters
Mount Holly New Jersey resident Mr J H Coppuck writes to praise the efficacy of Brown's Iron Bitters. He notes he is one of many who publicly share gratitude for the tonic, claiming it does much good in his county and vouches for its merits.
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The
New York Tribune
Quieting of Title in Van Wert County Ohio Case
John Koogle petitions the Court of Common Pleas of Van Wert county Ohio on August 6 1886 to quiet title against listed heirs and guardians regarding the north half of the southeast quarter of section 21 township 3 south range 2 east in Van Wert County Ohio The unknown heirs of Andrus M Haines the unknown heirs of James H Long and the unknown heirs of Milo A Miller are also named as parties residing in Boulder City Colorado and other defendants are residents of Boulder City Colorado The answer deadline is October 13 1886 plus dates and attorneys are named Sweet and Blachly
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Whomas L, Lehew
Harper
Sas
Albert Fife
Tama Couny
Lowa
James Lille
A. C. Beaver
Jacob Long
William H. Corbet
van Wert County
Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
van Wert
County of
State of
Illiam H. Corbet
RY L. Liggett
Elias Liggett
C Pie Pleas Court
Mary L. Liggett
Mary Liggett
Elias EK. Liggett
Elias E. Liggett
Swerr & Blachly
Baw
Norus M. Taines
James H. Long
Milo A. Miller
Charles G. Buckingham
Priscilla Buckingham
Mary Buckingham
Walter M. Buckingham
Charles E. Buckingham
Nellie Buckingham
Walter A. Buckingham
Boulder City
Boulder
Colorado
Andrus M. Haines
John Koogle
Sweet & Blachly
van Wert Loundy
Court House
West County
Section Nine
A. P. Halfhill
W. H. Fleck
Isaac R. Tudor
Saltzgaber & Glenn
Kirkendale
Madison Black
County
Madison Black, Sweet & Blackley
Olienee Kirkendale
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Xenia
Mitchel
M. B. Evens
J. R. Updegrove
Harvest Home Picnic
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A. Lynch
the Lutheran Church
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Riblet
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J.C
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Rev
Rauch
Elida
Wim. Wehrs
Chas. Ireland
C. L. Ireland
South Ridge Township
Levi Mosier
Alex McCoy
Henry Pence
Beech Grove
Messraube Fronefield
Will Longwell
Hila Crooks
Louie Griswold
Jennie Kershaw
Middlepoint
Poland
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J. M. Stevens
Wolfcale
Sterling Organs
J. A. Hinderer
Greenville, Hia
P.tetreien Toe Anise
Singer
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H. T. Stapleford
Simmons Liver Regulator
Simmons
Beltwood & Stinemel, Proprietors
Reddington Bros
Middlepoint, Ohio
W. Beers
HK Lewis Hand Extinguisher CO
Fifth Avenue
Chicago, Ill
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MKS
L. I. Little
Ill
Informatiog
Watson
Nan Bing
Sherife
P. F
Peel
LF. Gackenheime
Market Street
Stoge
T.j.cole
U.S
J. W. Dull
Abanaka, van Wert Co
Florentine Restaurant
Elliott & Milner
McGavren’s
W. M. Kear’s
Greenwood
Ehalf
South Range
School House
M. K. Church
Harrison
Carroll
Rice
AE Timber Lands
Allen County
van Wert Corporation
la Union
Ouse
Lat
West van Wert
Ft. W
C.K
Price
Corporation of van Wert
Vanert
Terry County
Yan Wert
Dixon
Crawford
Washington Street
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