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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1890
Page
4
The piece surveys county offices and candidates with strong endorsements for the Republican slate led by McKinley and Brigham. It cites salaries for the three county commissioners, mocks rival figures, urges turnout, and recalls past officials including Probate Judge Pettit and Brotherton.
A letter from John Cramer of Hoaglin township denounces county bribery and a Morrison ditch overcharge. Cramer describes being offered a $30 county order in exchange to fix himself and two sons and accuses Freck of buying votes with public funds. He laments Democrat loyalty and questions county finances. Public figure Freck and the Morrison ditch figures referenced.
The piece defends inspector Webster and J. W. Nicodemus while denouncing the Times for abuse. It warns Van Wert county voters to reject money in politics and to prosecute any candidate who uses funds to influence ballots.
A Van Wert County notice warns voters of an upcoming publication aiding the Democratic ticket. The document alleges campaign deception, cites Governor Campbell and Hamilton County politics, and outlines a 1890 county financial audit by Special Examiner C. W. Webster detailing cash, warrants, and alleged irregularities in the county treasury and ditch bonds.
The piece argues Ohio Republicans show strong footing as Democrats face a corrupt legislature in Columbus. It highlights Dan Ryan as a capable secretary of state, condemns the Campbell administration, and claims GOP gains in congressional districts, urging Van Wert voters to reject alleged crooked Democratic candidates and elect honest Republicans.
The Times argues Sidle avoided defaulter status while alleging tampered books at the Auditor's office hid illegal borrowing. It contends Sidle, Foster, and the Democratic ring sought to shift blame to Harvey and Freck, insisting a full examination of the treasurer's records is needed.
The undersigned land owners and agents in Jennings Township Van Wert county and Spencer Township Allen county Ohio warn that anyone found hunting on their premises without prior verbal or written permission will face prosecution. Names listed include John Whyman Amos Barnett W H Fisher Marion Borne Allen Brooks A J Whyman J H Barnett Moses Jones Geo J Davin James P Davis Jacob Tracy H N Trippy Baynton Wing James Jones Geo Wolford Wallace Rose Jacob Brook W F Savidge Robert Parkison Charles Rigdon John Lauer David Moses John Steiger J J Miller Wm Post A Wheeler S R L Morgan E M Mathis Edw W Evans Y T Thomas John H Rees D W Rees Wm Rigdon Edward Bennett Dibert James Rockhold Richard Tucker Conrad Rumple E L Burnett Mathew Burnett Geo Wolf Daniel Burnett Asa Dannison Isaac Haven John R Davis S W Converse C F Clantz T M Berry Thomas T Jones C Hoen J Coil C N Moorman M Crider James Brooke Jant Rigdon Howard Post N Kill O W Pardy C Store John Rigdon E T Morgan Chas McMillen C G Mathis John Richards D M Jones Roland Evans T W Rees Richard Evans M Madden W Whittridge S W Weaver.
Mr C B Jones of Spring Hill Iowa endorses Chamberlains Pain Balm for severe burns saying it relieves pain instantly and leaves no scar. The ad extols its usefulness for rheumatism lame back sprains bruises toothache and earache and notes 50 cent bottles sold by J W Evans & Son.
A large handsome map of the United States showing North and South Dakota mounted for office or home use will be furnished free on application to responsible parties. Also playing cards available for 15 cents by post. Address P.8. Evans, Genl Pass and Ticket Agt, Burlington Route, Chicago, Illinois.
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