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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1886
Page
4
A verbose political item rails at Hester and Hit, touts Republican discipline on temperance, and accuses Democrats of corruption and disloyalty in Hamilton and Eighth District races. It praises Gen Robinson, attacks labor candidates, and claims a Times Company connection behind anonymous slanders.
The Mansfield Shield and Banner quotes the Steubenville Gazette arguing the Democratic party cannot nominate John McBride of Stark county for Secretary of State. It accuses him of pandering to Communists and Socialists to win votes, and recalls his 1977 gubernatorial setback.
An open letter targets Democratic congressional candidate William D Hill implying he can secure veterans pensions. The piece refutes such claims, explaining pension decisions rely on sworn evidence in Washington and cannot be guaranteed by a candidate. It warns soldiers of the district against Hill and notes political maneuvering in Delphos and Van Wert county.
The Columbus Dispatch describes a ticket headed by a soldier named General Jim James S Robinson, with Williams Hester and Tappan and Eli promising a strong autumn slate. The piece praises the lineup as Hahn-some, led by General Jim.
Miss Rachel Jones bought a line of winter millinery goods including hats and trimming novelties. W H Williams will select the winter stock for J B Jones & Co in the city while D M Jones J F Thomas F J Morris and M B Jones conduct month long shows at Chicago expos and J B Jones W A Williams present in Cincinnati this week.
Mrs Reynolds travels to Logan County to visit sister Mrs Duprey after twenty years apart. Administrator sale of J G Gibson effects yields fair price amid sale cry. Ireland family thanks neighbors for help during illness and death of grandchild. Thunder storm injures Balyeat horse and church building. Wanted second growth White Elm butts 7 to 10 inches diameter, price per foot. J A Gleason & Bro plan delivery at hub and bending works.
A reader questions the 1886 Democratic platform omitting sumptuary laws and asks if the party now opposes or supports such laws. The piece accuses Democrats of cowardice and urges Republicans to win with a strong majority. It also notes a Wood county Democrat condemning Bill Hill and criticizes a Times employee for personal attacks.
Miss Sadie Bybee of Washington D D H visited C L Ireland and family last week as Rev Roush moves to the area to labor for a year. The town prepares for the Normal term close with hopes of a crowning performance. Band members funded new instruments and revealed smart new uniforms. Rev Wm Dunlap moves to Elida for M E church work, a loss for Middlepoint. Trinity Lutheran church cornerstone laid Oct 5 with sermon by Rev J A Hunton of Lima. Democratic Aid Society met Sept 28 with Krout’s speech criticizing Republicans and praising Democrats and Prohibition. locals urged another meeting to defend the Prohibition party.
Our correspondent reports W M Reese returns to Marietta for another college year. H H Dorman sells property to Henry Marsh. Miss Martha Jones finishes fall term in Pugh district with high marks. Duprey notes growing Prohibition support as members join daily. West Main Street gains a new residence. Public sales planned for Wm Williams and James Jones next two Thursdays, promising large stock and implements. Venedocia attends the Interstate Fair at Fort Wayne.
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