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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1887
Page
4
Van Wert Ohio edition urges southwest county voters to back Joshua Wagers for county commissioner. The piece critiques Tur Times for anti Foraker stance, touts Paulding county ticket strength, praises Enowry Smits and Jupar J Rea, and argues the Dow law benefits farmers. It notes ongoing political tensions and calls for voter mobilization ahead of the election.
A provincial political feud unfolds as Adams county laborers are alleged imported voters for the Democratic ticket. The piece claims GOP vigilance will thwart the scheme while contrasting county finances, tax levies, and public works with Democratic aims and local press criticism.
Mr Henry Bowers and Miss Nellie Battenburg along with Mr Wm Graham and Miss Mollie Bainbridge were married last Thursday. Obituary notes Floydie Baxter infant son of J K and Kate Baxter died October 8 1887 at four months and twenty days. The community extends sympathy and references faith in Providence.
Matthew Burnett and John Woolf visit Chicago for sights. Flias Goodwin is very ill. Marion Woolf’s cart breaks after a spooked horse returning from Spencerville. Miss Hattie Morton of Paulding visits. Tobias Miller struck after prayer meeting at Centerville. Rev Herbert to preach next Sunday. Oil well proves productive with genuine oil. Yorkville church not dedicated last Sunday due to rain. Henderson delivered sermon. James McDonnel went to Chicago on business. Allen and Marion Burnett and family went to Colorado. Hog cholera returns. Democrats praise Foraker as a fine speaker. Corn husking underway after rain.
The piece notes welcome rain aiding wheat and corn, mentions Mr. Fairfield visiting from Paulding, Mr. Wise touring Illinois, and Mr. Moore moving onto a newly purchased Allen county farm. It also reports real estate transfers and a saw mill accident at Fisher & Eastman under Will Burnside, plus Union Republicans preparing to vote on November 5th in a unified Phalanx.
Tank Everett plans to occupy a new house before cold weather. Hog cholera has killed many hogs in the area. Theodore Darling departed for Guyandott WV on Monday after his father’s death. J F Mounts is expected to be Whitfield church pastor. Mr. Moncrief and Mr. Wm Owens host visitors from the west. Miss Annie I Jones returns to Jackson County after a long visit.
Wheat in these parts looks very well though other areas report insect damage. Mr John W Dall visited town last Sabbath. Mr Joseph Foot near here is very sick with typhoid fever. The baseball game last Saturday was played very well. Abanaka is improving considerably.
Nora Duncanson, visiting her aunt Mrs. C W Modie, returned home to Morrow County Monday. About twenty friends gathered Saturday evening October 8 for a surprise including a majolica tea set and tokens of friendship. Local wishes accompany her home. A Reunion marked Henry Coon’s 74th birthday on Wednesday October 12 in the First Ward with a large attendance and many presents.
Ten acres in the southeast part of Van Wert corporation and twenty adjoining acres with a house and lot on South Washington street are offered from the Samuel Engleright estate. Prospective buyers may apply to C. P. Ricuey.
In October, 38 inch tile offered in lots of 500 rods at 11 cents per rod with contracts to be completed in October by L Wagner Hoaglin P O Van Wert County Ohio. Also advertised five hundred tons of hay desired at Estry German's located at German's tile factory Van Wert Ohio. One case Canton Flannel at 614 81g and 10 cents offered by L G Scuumm's for attention.
A retailer extols the one price method, marking every item in plain figures and selling at those fixed prices. The approach promises lowest prices, consistent value, and fair treatment for all customers, boosting sales across wool shirts, overcoats, and tailoring.
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