Political notes and editorials from the Delphos Courant
The column covers party conventions and figures in Kentucky Ohio and Pennsylvania, debates over tariff policy and free trade, upcoming church conference in Fremont Ohio, and editorial remarks on newspapers and local elections. It notes Republican gains in Allen county and a New Jersey academy ad section with a humorous typographical caution.
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Virginia
New Jersey
Acad
Bob Burdett
Delphos Courant
For Sale or Trade: 20 Acres Near Ada Normal
For Sale or Trade. I offer 20 acres of cleared land with a new six room frame house, summer kitchen, barn, out buildings, well, cistern, and good orchards. Located one fourth mile from Ada Normal on a good public road. Willing to trade for land near Mid-Glepoint. Call on or address Poor, W. F. Harrorp, Middlepoint, O.
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Ada Normal
W. F. Harrorp
Greenwood
School House
M. J. Church
Harrison
Carroll
van Wert
Ohio
Cod
Price
Wiltshire Road
Defiance Road
U. B. Church
Methodist
Jackson Township
Cavette
Farm for Sale near Van Wert Ohio Bargain Offer
100 acre farm near Van Wert Ohio offered cheap if sold in 10 days or will be divided to 80 acres. Adjacent to D A Johns South H V Olney West and Dr Krout East. Also buggy and piano red buggy for sale at No 2 Crawford Street. Call W M Kean for details.
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van Wert
D. A. Johns
H. V. Olney
Dr. Krout
Callon W.M. Kean
Ohio
Crawford Street
Widdow
Chicago Opthalmic College
Hiest
East Main Street
S. FE. McDowell
Barrick
Main St
van Wert. O
Iowa
Texas
Arkansas
Minnesota
Kansas
Paulding
Gro W. Spahr Seeks Republican County Convention Nomination
The record notes Gro W. Spahr announcing candidacy before the Republican County Convention for the nomination of Representative. Fellow supporters mark him as having many friends.
Probate Judge candidates named for convention
The text announces Con J. W. Het Rick as a suitable candidate for Probate Judge subject to the Republican County Convention. It also presents Gamaliel Haven of Pleasant township as a suitable Probate Judge candidate for Republicans of Van Wort county, subject to the convention decision.
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Con. J. W. Hetrick
Gamaliel
Haven
Pleasant Township
van Wort County
Carr Donathan and D L Clippinger Seek County Treasurer Nomination
The friends of Carr D. Donathan of Pleasant township announce his candidacy before the Republican County Convention for County Treasurer, subject to the convention decision. The friends of D L Clippinger also present his name as an acceptable candidate for the same office.
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Carr. D. P. Donathan
Pleasant Township
Friends
D. L. Clippinger
Republican County Commissioner renomination slate
H L Allen announces renomination for County Commissioner at the Republican County Convention Josnua Wagers of Wiltshire township is named a candidate before the convention for the office of Commissioner along with his many friends supporting him.
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H. L. Allen
Josnua Wagers
Wiltshire Township
Candidates Named For Recorder By Republican County Convention
The notice lists Jonny Morgan Jones of unspecified locality as a Recorder candidate, along with A N WaApE of Washington township and 8 N Simpson of York township, all proposed to run subject to the Republican County Convention on September 6. J C Spray of Washington township is also presented for nomination, while incumbent W P Wocorrt seeks renomination.
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Jonny Morgan Jones
Recorder
A. N. Waape
Washington Township
N. Simpson
York Township
J. C. Spray
W. P. Wocorrt
Local Gossip and notices from town
Read Kear's bargains and Wiltshire communication crowded out this week. The Mackinaw will run an excursion to Cincinnati August 30 with a $2.90 round trip saving. Bulletin offered twenty five cents until after the November election. Hudspeth sale postponed to September 13 due to conventions. Andrews & Gordon second hand store dissolved. Gordon keeps the old stand and Andrews moves near City Hotel. Miss Bertha V. Childs lecture at City Hall, Kenton, under W C T U auspices, well attended.
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Kear
Wiltshire
Cincinnati
Andrews & Gordon
Gordon
Andrews
City Hotel
City Hall
Bertha V. Childs
Kenton
Sheep for Sale in Wetsel Van Wert Co
Breeding ewes offered for sale on reasonable terms by D. E. Van Voornts of Wetsel Van Wert Co Ohio Jackson township.
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D. E. van Voornts
Wetsel, van Wert, Co
O. Jackson Township
House and two lots near Court House in Van Wert
A two story house with seven rooms and a summer kitchen sits on two additional lots three blocks from the court house in Van Wert Ohio. Orchard includes apples pears cherries grapes and other fruit with cistern and conveniences. Call I A Harriock to arrange a sale commission saved.
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Court House
van Wert
I. 8
Harriock
Ohio
Ouse
Harrison Street
Eyouse
Church Services and Meetings in Circleville Community
The notice lists church services at M B E Church at 10 45 with a 7 30 evening topic God and His Laborers and True Basis Conduct Presbyterians hold morning Organization for Christian work and evening Historical Hymn service Bring hymn books Aid Society meets with Mrs George Wilson on September 1 Ex Prisoners reunion in Circleville Ohio September 14 15 Baptist Church Middle street dedication September Sunday Dr Cheney at 10 30 Lutheran Mite Society meets with Mrs W H Pennell next Wednesday afternoon.
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M. BE
Presbyterian Church
Organization For Christian Work
Circleville
Ohio
New Baptist Church
Middle Street
Cheney
To the Front as Usual at H. V. Olney Fall Stock
The H V Olney clothing house previews fall stock of overcoats and suits for all sizes and ages. Overcoats for teamsters and workers cost 3 to 5 dollars, built to last and look good, with a claim that quality saves money over cheap shoddy goods. The seller emphasizes serviceable, well-made clothing and warns against being swindled by poor selections or dishonest dealers.
One-Price Clothing Store Opens in Van Wert
A new one-price clothing store at No 9 West Main Street announces a large stock of men’s and boys’ hats, pants, and rubber boots with deeply discounted prices. Management promises straightforward pricing, ready-to-open August 31, and aims to attract Van Wert and surrounding counties with low, fixed prices and substantial stock.
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van Wert
Special premiums offered at county fair and sales notices
Premiums announce horse and mare colts prizes and insurance terms. Local notices list sales by John D. Thomas in York township Van Wert Ohio on Sept 1 1887 with animals and farming goods, terms due day of sale. Additional sales by W C Leathers in Mercer county on Sept 2 1887 include livestock wagons and farming implements with credit terms over $5.00.
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A. L. Lonewett
Ridge Township
John D. Thomas
York Township
van Wert County
Ohio
W. C. Leathers
Dublin Township
Mercer County
Shanes Crossing
Shaffer
Missionary Society and Presbyterian notices
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meets at Mrs J H Greenwald's home Thursday September 1 at 2 pm. Mars K N Everett, Secy. Presbyterian ladies hold a picnic at Mr Jas Montgomery's residence next Wednesday afternoon with convivia nces at Main and Washington and at the Presbyterian church. A basket meeting is noted in Yorkville grove Sunday September 4 with services 10 30 am and 4 pm. Another basket meeting is at North Liberty Sunday September 11 with services 10 30 am and 3 pm Rev H Kohn of Wiltshire will assist at North Liberty Rev O Murwry, Pastor.
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Jas. Montgomery
Main
Washington Street
Presbyterian Church
Grove
Yorkville
North Liberty
H. Kohn
Wiltshire
O. Murwry
Grange Meeting at Jennings Grange Hall
The Allen county Pomona grange meets at Jennings grange hall on Saturday September d 1887 at 10 o clock a m. An interesting programme is prepared and all fourth degree members are invited. Jennings grange hall lies five miles southeast of Venedocia.
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Allen County
Pomona
Jennings Grange Hall
Venedocia
van Wert County
Pomona Grange
Hoaglin Grange
J. R. Crooks
J. D. Lair
J. I. Cable
Wm. Freex
Geo. Cunningham
Charles Longwell
F. L. Dustman
Van Wert Group Works to Identify Wounded Veteran Hugh Thompson
The G A R committee of Geo E Wells Jesse Longsworth and Jeff Wert seeks facts to prove Hugh Thompson, wounded at Chicamauga and wandering without memory, is the Van Wert enlistee from company H 15 0 V Ll. Citizens urged to report any identifying details.
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Geo. E. Wells
Jesse Longsworth
Jeff Wert
Hugh Thompson
Chicamauga
van Wert
V. Ll
Jennings Township Items
Our own Correspondent reports progress at the dwell with Moab Mark firing another tile kiln. James Telly moved to Paotnam county last week. Mrs. Wm. Rigdon visited Alliance friends. Wm. Rigdon killed a large rattlesnake in the cabbage patch. Andrew Stage threshed nine hundred sixty bushels. James Nonemaker plans a move to Chicago. Mrs. N. has already left. Prohibitionists are shy, but Brother Kohn will preach soon.
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Moab
Wm. Rigdon
Andrew
James Nonemaker
Chicago
Mrs. N
Bro. Kohn
Venedocia Briefs Highlight Visits and Local Events
from our own Correspondent Miss Maggie Watkins of Gomer visits friends. Union Sabbath school meets at Salem next Sunday. T J Jones and family return from Lakeside. Miss Maggie Davis returns from Lakeside. Prof Will Thomas of Chicago to give a concert at Cambrian hall Friday. W J Davids of Pittsburg visits for delinquent subscribers. John B Lloyd rents the White House farm for three years. Rev Edward Thomas of Wales preaches at Horeb and will stay next Sunday. Horeb youths plan a contest with two choirs competing. Miss Maggie Rees returns to Columbus after visiting Horeb. Richard E Roberts of Utica NY promotes the Drych Welsh paper. Lodge members plan to attend Spencerville K of P installation Friday. The Methodist Calvinistic Church annual association to meet Aug 30 to Sept 1 with many visitors and strong talent expected.
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Union
Salem
T. J. Jones
Lakeside
Maggie Davis
Will Thomas
Chicago
Cambrian Hall
W. J. Davids
Wast
Pittsburg
John B. Lloyd
White House
M. H. Morgan
Edward Thomas
Wales
Horeb
Maggie Rees
Columbus
E. ©. Rees
Richard E. Roberts
Utica
N. Y
Drych
Residents thank Van Wert citizens for entertaining comrades
The resident members of the 4th return their sincere thanks to all the citizens of Van Wert and vicinity who generously assisted in entertaining their comrades.
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van Wert
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W. H. Pennell
Work
West Main Street
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Moon
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I. Seetzene & Co
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Teachers’ Institute
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J. W. Knott
C. W. Bennett
Piqua
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T. Fosmnavour
I. N. Gurrin
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James Telly
Paotnam County
Alliance
Venedocia Items
Maggie Watkins
Gomer
Spencerville
K of P
Methodist Calvinistic Church of
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J. K. Gray
Sheriff’s Sale
Court of Common Pleas
van Wert Gonna
James Webster
Lawrence H. Wise
Isaac R. Tudor
Saltzgaber & Glenn
Levi Gambee
Union Township
Missale
John Shultz
Shultz
Martin
C. K. Higgins
Levi Gamber
Willian Jacobs
William Jacobs
Artin Brown
Normal School
Table Board
W. F. Hufford
Middlepoint
van Wert Co
W. M. Kear’s
Indiana
PLEN
van 8 Wert
Dixon
Tully
Convoy
Dickinson County
Hoaglin
Corporation of
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Decatur
Washington St
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van Price
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