Reform Farm dispatch and local notices from Par West
Sheriff Tudor took Harvey to Reform Farm after a month in jail on a watch theft charge. J W Jacobs opens a new bread oven and will run a bread wagon on Tuesday. Marriage licenses issued by Judge Brotherton include Fowler Sprague Fronefield Jones. Governor Foraker to speak next Tuesday. Van Wert G A R to host oyster supper October 24 at Enterprise hall. Priddy Bros moving timber for a Stuckey farm derrick as oil prospects rise. Village scales completed with improved platform for horses and wagons. measures accurate and expected to attract patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert Post G. A. R
Enterprise
Cincinnati time reckoning draws editorial fire
The Bellefontaine Republican mocks Cincinnati for its double header time system while Van Wert avoids such issues. The Times-Star launches a crusade against the two time standards, calling Cincinnati old fashioned. John Mathias rode a pony Sunday, was thrown over a fence, and landed with a facial injury, joking that only a dead pony is good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellefontaine Republican
Cincinnati
van Wert
The
Times-Star
John Mathias
John
Sullivan
Mathias
Josh Billings
House Breakers Rob a North East Town Home
A burglary at the Mullen residence in the northeast part of town left doors open and clothing moved to a wood shed. Thieves entered through the kitchen, unlocked the door with a hidden key, and escaped after rifling Jacob Mullen's trousers of $43.92. The home was ransacked top to bottom, yet no other valuables were taken and the culprits remain unknown. A warning urges keeping a loaded gun and securing entry points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Mullen
Jacob Mullen
Mr. Mullen
van Werters
Killed by the cars in Lima tragedy recalls soldier past
Martin Leaser, 53, of this town, was killed Saturday on the Lake Erie road at Lima while waiting for a passing train. A following work train struck him, tearing off an arm and leg before the body was cut in two. Funeral at Evangelical church, Rev. Fred Rausch officiating, burial in Woodland cemetery. Widow and several children left destitute. Leaser had been a crippled veteran. Details note wife away in Mercer county and family dislocation.
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Martin Leaser
Lima
Lake Erie Road
Evangelical Church
Fred Rausch
Woodland Cemetery
Mercer County
Leaser
Lost Boy Returns After Long Tramp in County News
A Cavette father sought news of his 14 year old son who wandered Friday with a neighbor’s dog. They walked from Delphos through Friday and Saturday, reached Van Wert Sunday, and were recognized by Robert Keltner who helped them home. The boy gave no reason beyond a wish to tramp, and he and the dog survived with no food until Sunday evening. Also noted are obituaries for Mrs. John W. Clark, a longtime county resident and Methodist, who died after years of illness at 55, with funeral held at the Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Mounts. she leaves a husband and one daughter.
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Claude Meeker
The
Enquirer
Campbell
G. M. Saltzgaber
B. J. Brotherton
Meredith
John Shaw
Ritchie
Cheney
Jacob H. Foster
Kohn
Ed Heaane
Serphine
F. Boldman
Cavette
Bulletin
Delphos
van Wert
Robert Keltner
John W. Clark
Canada
Methodist Church
War memories reveal brutal grace and sacrifice
Pete Cupp recalls Chicamauga Pittsburg Landing and Knoxville fights, noting a two day struggle at Chicamauga, a two hour clash at Picketts Mills, and a desperate charge at Mission Ridge. He highlights Nathan Mumaugh of local origin who cut tugs from a lead wagon to disable an artillery piece before being killed at Picketts Mills.
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Pete Cupp
Pittsburgh
Chicamauga
Pittsburgh Landing
Picketts Mills
Altoona Heights
49Th Indiana
Knoxville
Mission Ridge
Nathan Mumaugh
Mumaugh
Republican Mass Meeting in Van Wert Featuring Gov Foraker
Gov J B Foraker will address citizens of Van Wert and vicinity on state affairs next Tuesday at two o'clock. All invited to attend and make Tuesday a red letter day.
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J. B. Foraker
van Wert and Vicinity
Notable Visitors and Travelers in the Toledo Area
A sequence of brief notices lists residents and guests visiting from or traveling to nearby towns. Harry A. Teubner lies in Toledo while Mrs. Luke Scott visits Paulding. Gen. A. V. Rice travels from Ottawa. Ben Lehr party tours Chicago. Dr. and Mrs. Hastings were at Ft. Wayne. Mrs. Zeigler and Miss Mumaugh visit Chicago. Others from Lima, Galion, Findlay, Wilmington, Columbus, and Crawford County are noted visiting, hosting, or attending events with local families and state gatherings.
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Harry A. Teubner
Toledo
Mrs
Luke Scott
Paulding
A. V. Rice
Ottawa
Ben Lehr
Chicago
W. C. Hastings
Ft. Wayne
Sarah Zeigler
Fort Wayne
D. H. Wappner
Lima
G. H. Wappner
A. N. Krout
Joseph Beery
John Sheerburn
Hoaglin Township
Darke County
East Court Street Jail Case Victoriously Ordered Cleared
In a village versus county case Judge Day ruled for the village, granting until January 1, 1891 to open East Court street where the jail’s east section sits. The delay was to allow time for a new jail, now deemed essential, with the old jail to be removed.
Community Announcements and Wedding Notices
Coming events include the Ladies Social of the Presbyterian Church meeting Mrs D A Johns Wednesday afternoon October 25 and a Ladies Mite Society called meeting at Mrs H C McGavren home Saturday at 7 PM A boys meeting at City Hall is postponed for a week A sermon is planned at Harrison Presbyterian Church next Sabbath at 3 PM Friesner Rider wed October 15 1889 at Rev Mounts home Lena Rider Mendon Fronefield Jones wed October 15 1889 at the bride's home Reuben Fronefield and Anna T Jones both of this county
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The
Presbyterian Church
D. A. Johns
Ladies Mite Society of the
Methodist Church
H. C. McGavren
Missouri papers need less politics and more state growth
The article criticizes Missouri newspapers for overemphasizing politicians and office seekers, arguing coverage should highlight the state’s resources and prosperity. It notes a shift toward local sensationalism by Bolleria and urges focusing on development rather than political chatter. Court items mention Van Wert Gas Light Co injunction, Langlois arraignment for grand larceny, Evick plea, Sutphen defense, and Marshall guilty of assault with a $5 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Col. So and
Bolleria
van Wert Gas Light Co
Citizens’ Electric Light and Power Co
H. Langlois
Enterprise
Evick
Leftingwell
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Davies
Reform Farm
Sheriff Tudor
Young Harvey
J. W. Jacobs
West Side
Foraker
Priddy Bros
Stuckey Farm
H. G. Lehmann & Son
Fabius
Winter King
Gazette
Martin
W.H. Raymond
Galion
F. B. Hall
Alice Mumaugh
W. A. Lehmann
New York
Elizabeth McCollum and Son
Washington County
Indiana
H. M. Poteiger
Talmo
Kansas
John Hire
Joseph Hattery
Waterloo
Iowa
John Rison
Co. D
Nelson
JAS
Clark & Son
Hana
I. Ream
Post-Office
Working Boy's Club
City Hall
Harrison Church
Harrison Presbyterian Church
Rock Bottom
Nevada, Mo
Democrat
Hi. G. Lehmann & Son
Cleveland
Boards of Health
Cleveland Brothers
Atsany
Seelberg & Ct
West Main Street
L. F. Gackenheimer
Ohio Drug Store
East Main Street
Jac
Oso
Sic
Bambercer
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