Insurance adjusters review Moebus fire losses at county homes
Adjusters assess claims from the Moebus fire as Mr Moebus faces a $5000 loss with only about $2000 payable after policy defects. John Comer has a $1900 loss, insured for $800, reduced to $600 by defects. Van Wert County Mutual repairing DePuy House damage. Mrs Reed's loss awaits adjustment. The piece urges insureds to have policies reviewed by a lawyer to ensure full coverage.
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Moebus
John Comer
van Wert County Mutual
DePuy
Republicans of Pleasant Township Convention Notice
The Republicans of Pleasant Township will meet in convention at the Engine House of Van Wert Fire Company on Saturday March 30.
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Pleasant Township
House of van Wert Fire Company
Van Wert Republicans Meet for Village Nominations
The Republicans of Van Wert will convene at the Engine House on Saturday evening March 30 to nominate candidates for village offices.
German Dance Planned at Bieber’s Hall Easter Monday
A German committee prepares a dance at Bieber's Hall on Easter Monday April 2. The event is announced as part of local social activities with preparations underway.
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Bieber’s Hall
New Hats and Menswear Department at Grange Warehouse
T C Knapp receives a large spring hat stock described as complete and attractive. T S McKim adds a gentlemen's furnishings department with a fine show case and special goods. The Grange Warehouse advances spring styles and is nearing opening to the public after recent setup and tests of machinery.
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T. C. Knapp
T. S. McKim
Grange
Grange Warehouse
Knapp’s
Tile factory planned east of Rupright ashery
Messrs John Rupright and Frank Anderson plan a tile factory on the lot east of Rupright’s ashery and expect to have it in operation early in April. Jeane and Cottonades offer cheap tiles at McKim's Tile Factory.
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John Rupright
Frank Anderson
Swindlers Demand Royalty On Wooster Clover Huller
Two men purporting to collect a $100 royalty per huller pressure users, claiming Burdsell patent infringement. The Gazette denounces the scheme as a cold swindle and warns clover-huller owners to beware. Mrs. Timothy Shroyer dies after long illness. funeral held at Methodist Church with Rev. Harvey Wilson officiating. Shroyer leaves husband and two children. St Johns area sees cloth peddlers and note-taking sales in progress. McAdamizing Main Street progresses with council support and sidewalk widening discussed. special meeting planned. Washington Street project also under review. T. S. Gilliland advertises flour 10 percent below Granger prices.
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Lima
Timothy Shroyer
Methodist Church
Harvey Wilson
Main Street
Mendon mail carrier novelty wows local crowds
A comical scene in Mendon features a small agile horse delivering the U.S. mail, performing gymnastic feats and planet-spotting while spectators cheer. Some speculate on political jokes, but the master’s delay in preparing the bulletin caused the mail to be loaded and sent to Mendon.
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Mendon
Uncle Sam
Tilden Hoss
Hayes Hoss
Keys
U.S
Debt collection and property for sale notice
All persons knowing themselves indebted to the firm of Casto Eyler are urged to call and settle within thirty days or the accounts will be sent to collection. For rent a house and two lots on the corner of Jackson and Franklin streets offered for sale or trade for improved land. For details consult L. F. Zimmerman or H. G. Lehmann.
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Casto & Eyler
Jackson and
Franklin Streets
L. F. Zimmerman
H. G. Lehmann
Fruit Tree and Shrubbery Delivery Round by Tennessee Falls Nursery
H Saltzgaber and L Hamilton canvass Rochester New York county for fall delivery of fruit trees and shrubs from Tennessee Falls Nursery Rochester. Farmers urged to place orders as satisfaction is guaranteed.
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H. Saltzgaber
L. Hamilton
Gennnessee Falls
Rochester
New York
W H Witten Praised for Noted York Township School Term
Letters from the People report that on the 2nd inst Mr W H Witten closed a successful term in sub District No 3 York township. The day featured reader and arithmetic recitations, a temperance drama The Drunkards Wife and Child, speeches by scholars, and praise from local school directors Alex W Brown W H Krugh for his honesty fidelity and effectiveness as teacher.
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Bulletin
W. H. Witten
York Township
Alex. W. Brown
W. H. Krugh
Meeting of the Van West Literary Society
The Van West Literary Society met last Monday with fair turnout though many on duty were absent or unprepared. Speeches and lively repartee filled the session as members moved and seconded motions, adjourning was defeated and the group enjoyed a pleasant, profitable program. Ticket nominations from Liberty Township list C A King Philip Siler Jacob Lichty clerk W H Witten treasurer Ephraim Weagly assessor W A Eakins constables Scott Putman Jacob Clouse Justices L B Shaffer W H Thompson.
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Liberty Township
C. A. King
Philip Siler
Jacob Lichty
W. H. Witten
Ephraim Weagly
W. A. Eakins
Scott Putman
Jacob Clouse
Jacob Clouse ; Justices of the Peace
L. B. Shaffer
W. H. Thompson
Remonstrances Over Dams Spark Local Political Chorus
Our town correspondent notes a shift in a Democrat’s plans after Hayes’s presidency altered expectations. A broad petition opposes damming the St Marys River main ditch, with signers to be verified under oath. Local civic efforts push for health over wealth as spring moves in.
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Hayes
James
St. Marys
Local News and Mover Notices
Mr. Mart Brown plans to relocate to Del Norte Colorado next week. Hon F C LeBlond and C M Le Blond of Celina attended court in town. J J Merrick and family headed west Tuesday with Mrs Merrick visiting Illinois while he seeks Kansas. Mrs W C Scott of Ossian Indiana visits friends. Dr C B Stemen sold his residence and prepares to move to Fort Wayne. Mr M Bonner returned from Kansas trip.
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Casto & Brown
Delorte
Colorado
F. C. LeBlond
C. M. LeBlond
Celina
J. J. Merrick
Merrick
Illinois
Kansas
W. C. Scott
Ossian
Ind
C. B. Stemen
Fort Wayne
M. Bonner
Ladies Invited to See Spring Patterns and Hats
To the Ladies The ladies of Van Wert and vicinity are invited to view our spring selection of patterns plates journals and novelties in self trimming pleatings and orders made to measure. Latest fashion journals on hand. Cutting and fitting guaranteed by Mrs A Lynch. Have you seen those new styles Gents Hats at McKiw's.
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van Wert
A. Lynch
Convoy Items Reflect Local Life and Events
Our correspondent notes mud replacing snow and a hoped-for dry spell. News includes marriages in Steubenville and Indiana, a sudden death, a Texas trip, a public sale, a rowdy traveler fined in Middlepoint, a protracted union meeting with growing attendance, and local shopping bargains at Bonewitz and Johns.
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M. F. Richie
Larwill
Ind
John Klinger
P. R. Mentzer
Commissioner Mentzer
Steubenville
Rachael Barnett
Franklin Harber
South Whitley
Fannie Faudree
Indiana
Elias Baxter
Adam Beamer
Texas
Middlepoint
Farm for sale 160 acres with orchard at bargain price
A 160 acre country farm with 60 acres cleared and a fine orchard is offered for sale for $1000 below its value by J. M. C. Marble. The ad notes McKim has been selling his entire stock of old goods and offers new items at bottom prices with no mistake.
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McKim
New Spring Goods Launched by Teubner & Co
We announce a large new stock for spring with the best selection in town. Special care was taken to acquire new styles at low prices. Customers may inspect goods and learn prices at 9 and 11 West Main Street. A. L. Teubner & Co.
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West Main St
A. L. Teubner & CO
Dress Goods Sale and Domestic Goods Stock at Local Stores
A large lot of new Dress Goods offered from 12 1 2 to 20 cents at Bonewitz and Johns. J S Brumback and Co announce a fine stock of Domestic Goods like Sheeting Shirting Tickings Cheviot Gingham and Prints at old prices. Four pounds of Tea for one dollar with a carrying basket offered by Sholl and Rupert. Gents furnishing goods in stock at No 10 S Washington Street.
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Bonewitz & Johns
J. S. Brumback & Co
Sholl & Rupert’s
S. Washington Street
Grape Plants for Sale Near Van Wert and Seed Wheat at Mills
5000 Concord grape plants aged one and two years offered for sale two miles from Van Wert on Jennings road. Also advertised spring wheat seed available for ten days at People's Mills. Hamburg embroidery stock newly opened at BrRuMBACK Co.'s. Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup marketed by Pennell and Melsheimer with 25 cent price and claimed quick relief.
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Concord
van Wert
Jennings Road
P. O
John C. Smith
Fancy Cassimere Suitings Open at Merchant Tailoring
The Merchant Tailoring Department announces a new stock of English and American Trowsersings and Pantaloon Goods. Clothing made to order in the best style with a perfect fit warranted. Visit and inspect the new styles.
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Merchant Tailoring Department
A. L. Teubner & CO
Ridge Township Items Highlight Local Happenings
Farmers paused plowing for a few days while a Ridge Church meeting led by Rev. B L Rowand shows strong progress with many professing religion. Local illnesses include measles. Mrs E M Jackman improves after illness. Chas Snodgrass and wife return from Bettsville Ohio. Dr J L Reid attends as physician. Warren McMillen leaves for Lebanon Ohio to study at a Normal School commercial course. School taught by Lenox Gilliland has closed.
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Lenox Gilliland
Charles Snodgrass
Bettsville
E. M. Jackman
J. L. Reid
Warren McMillen
Lebanon
Ohio
Normal School
Ridge Chuch
B. L. Rowand
Prices Low at A P McConahay’s Watch and Jewelry
Prices as low as anywhere and everything in the line of Watches Jewelry Clocks Violin Strings etc A P McConahay's Nearly opposite the Court house.
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A. P. McConahay’s
Court House
Carpets Trade Revival Feels Nationwide Rise in Prices
The Cleveland Leader notes a probable rapid business revival with Eastern press confident and a Philadelphia exchange declaring despondency over. Prices are rising and wholesale merchants are offering long terms to buyers in the South and West as signs of improvement.
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Philadelphia Exchange
Cleveland Leader
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