Temperance plan to organize countywide pledge drive
Van Wert Christian Temperance Union Executive Committee on June 16 resolved to push temperance work through summer and fall across the county. They call for township and school district organization, pledge distribution, and a countywide corps of speakers funded by local support, with credentials issued by the secretary and a published roster.
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van Wert Christian Temperance Union
van Wert
The
van Wert Christian Union
National Christian Temperance Union
Swineford
Dpd
P. Donathan
A. J. Baar
O. 2
Edson
Dr. Steman
George Wells
W. Jones
W. Johnston
J. W. Stockton
John Saltzgaber
M. Rodebach
Isaiah Jones
Q. Jones
John Darnell
Goodwin George Moltz
J. A. McConahay
John Johns
W. C. Church
Ofersons
the Times
Bulletin
C. B. Steman
D. P. Donathan
Spirit Lectures at Temperance Hall on Evolution Debate
Mrs Shaw, noted spirit lecturer, will speak at Temperance Hall Thursday evening on How worlds have been formed and whether evolution explains life. Also Mr M Crosby of Fort Wayne Indiana plans a Fourth of July excursion to Rome City with a 7 a m departure and 9 p m return. Fare is about 1 75.
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Indiana
Ridge Township
M. E. Lima
Middlepoint
Murphy Boys
Columbia City
Ind
F. Sartor
Main
Tyler
Delphos Herald
van Wert Agricultural Fair
Pullman
Toledo
Fort Wayne
St. Louis
P. Ft. W
Union Depot
Toledo Wabash and Western
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Keokuk
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Leavenworth
Lake
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Union
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Shaw
Temperance Hall
M. Crosby
Toronto Globe
Wood
Saskatchewan
John MacLeod
Morleyville
Woods
Victoria
Battle River
Knapp's Clothing Stock Sold to Marion Buyer
Mr H V Olney of Marion bought the stock of clothing and piece goods from the late O Knapp and will continue the business. Olney is described as a thorough business man and is expected to receive his share of public patronage.
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Knapp
H. V. Olney
Marion
O. (. Knapp
Olney
Local Notices on Travel and Job Changes
Miss Dora Cook travels to Pennsylvania for summer vacation. Mr. Wm Giffin visits Logansport Indiana to spend time with his children. Mr O P Bonewitz resigns as Assistant Cashier of Van Wert County Bank. Mr B will devote himself to the dry goods business.
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Dora Cook
Pennsylvania
Wm. Giffin
Logansport
Ind
O. P. Bonewitz
van Wert
New Government Loan Subscriptions Open at Par in Gold
The First National Bank offers subscriptions to the New Government Loan at par in gold. Bonds pay four percent interest and are free of all tax. The bank also provides other investments as desired. Jno. A. Conn, Cashier.
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Colman
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Atlantic
First National Bank
Jno
Van Wert County Mutual Insurance Company Capital Grows
The Van Wert County Mutual Fire Insurance Company reports a capital of $90,000 and daily growth. It offers insurance at actual cost with no large dividends to foreign stockholders. Through careful risk selection, losses are small, and the company promises safe, cheap insurance and prompt payment. M. L. Purnort, Secretary.
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van Wert County Mutual Fire Insurance Company
M. L. PurMoRt
Dr Marshall’s Lung Surge cure advertised for lung diseases
An advertisement promotes Dr Marshall’s Lung Surfee as a guaranteed remedy for coughs colds hoarseness sore throat and lung diseases priced at 25 cents sold by W H Pennell and C A Melsheimer. New prints arrive at Zimmerman's this week and Lynch’s Rice Bread is sold daily at McCoy Collett’s grocery store.
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Lynch
McCoy & Collett
Sheriff Candidates Named by Republican County Convention
Epirorn Bulletin announces C. J. Comer as sheriff candidate pending convention decision. Epiror Bulletin names T. W. Gaskill as sheriff candidate pending convention. Eorror Bulletin says W. H. Beath of Wiltshire will have his name presented to Van Wert County voters at the upcoming Republican Convention for sheriff.
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Epirorn
C. J. Comer
Republican County Convention
Epiror Belletin
T. W. Gaskill
Eorror
W. H. BeAth
Wiltshire
van Wert
M. F. Shaffer
Epitor
Joel W. Heitrick
Closeout sale of suits and coats at Teubner Clothier
Blue flannel suits and sack coats white vests light cassimere pants linen and alpaca coats offered at very low prices to close out immediately. A. L. Teubner, the Clothier, one door west of A. L. Teubner's Dry Goods Store.
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A. L. Teubner
Missing Iron Gray Mare and Colt Advertised for Information
Iron gray mare two years old with a white hind foot is missing. Parties leaving information at this office will be liberally rewarded. G. G. Rupert.
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G. G. Rupert
Fearful Slaughter Dress Goods Closing Out Sale
A. L. Teubner, successor to A. L. Teubner & Co., announces the sale of its entire stock of summer dress goods at about half actual value to close out at once.
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A. L. Teubner
A. L. Teubner & Co
Bargains Offered on Fabrics by A L Teubner
Black and white striped Grenadines priced at 95c for 10c. Fancy striped Grenadines at 30c for 12 1 2c. Jaconet Lawns 25c and 30c for 12 1 2c. These prices touted as the cheapest goods ever in America. Come early to secure bargains. A. L. Teubner.
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America
A. L. Teubner
A. L. Teubner & Co
Cat Attacks Two Year Old in Brooklyn Tenement
A large black and white cat attacked two year old Willie Dobson at 501 Flushing avenue Brooklyn severe scratches and bites to his face. Officer McAvey fired at the cat which fled. another cat in the same house was killed. Dr Logad treated the wounds as neighbors hunted the ferocious animal.
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New York Sun
Flushing Avenue
Walworth Street
Brooklyn
John Dobson
Mrs. Dobson
Willshire Band Salutes Van Wert Cornet Band and Murphys News
Our correspondent reports Willshire Band sends compliments to Van Wert Cornet Band after the festival night. The piece covers local politics, liquor trade criticism, attacks by anti Murphys, crop reports, beetle and cabbage pest notes, corn replanting at Mercer county, a historic lager beer industry piece, Indian reverence for a meteorite, local business updates, and community events in Willshire including band improvement and a call to join the Murphys blue badge movement.
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Willshire
van Wert Cornet
Ar Tive anti-Murphys
H. Banta
Murphys
Duck Creek
Jacob Beam
Sheridan at Sedan hinted at the Emperor’s fate
In Hoffmans reminiscences of two wars, Sheridan tells Count Bismarck the battle is won at Sedan and later asserts the Emperor is there. The French leader is captured, praised for courage and generosity, but blamed for being with the army instead of Paris. A subscription notice follows for wood deliveries.
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Sheridan
Sedan
Hoffman
Bismarck
Paris
Carriage Ride Praised Over Drinking in County
A Holmes County note admires a farmer seen driving a handsome two horse carriage with his family, comparing thrift and happiness to spending money on drink. The column notes fine carriages as healthier and more temperate than liquor, suggesting lasting benefit from prudent spending.
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Holmes County Republican
Reverend McGhee Guilty of Poisoning Wife in Chicago
The Reverend S McGhee has been found guilty of poisoning his wife to marry a parishioner. He received a fourteen year penitentiary sentence.
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Chicago
Rev. S. McGhee
Weather Folklore and Local Tales From Correspondent
The correspondent notes persistent wet weather damaging corn and urges ditching plans while oats flax and wheat fare better north of the area. A new church, parlor additions, and roof work at homes are mentioned along with a local theft attempt at a mill and temperance anecdotes. A child’s tale recounts a drunken home scene from Van Wert.
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Ridge
van Wert
Sc Iistike
Local notices and business listings in Convoy area
Farmers urged to locate ditches while McNeal & Co. offers custom sawing. Ice cream strawberry festival planned at Methodists church to fund finish projects. McNeal & Penny unveil a new meat wagon. Antwerp milliner Mrs. W. M. Fredenburg opens shop at Main and Tully. G. W. Traub hired as county singing teacher. Dr. E. P. Leslie back after illness.
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Messrs. McNeal & Co
McNeal & Penny
W. M. Fredenburg
Antwerp
Ohio
Miss Reed
Main
Tully Streets
Convoy
G. W. Traub
E. P. Leslie
Public Sale of W H Deniston Estate Property
Administrator HH C Guens offers at public sale the Deniston estate assets including a North Washington street residence, a South Cherry street dwelling, 200 acres in Hoaglin township, 10 acres near Straughn, multiple Straughn town lots, plus a fire and burglar proof office safe. Items priced reasonably with easy terms of payment.
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W. H. Deniston
North Washington Street
South Cherry Street
Hoaglin Township
Straughn
HH. C. Guens
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