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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1890
Page
1
A sweeping roundup covers tariff debates, Ohio politicians and ex-governors, census notes, fairs, crops, and local clashes over liquor and public policy. Mentions include Harrison and Reed support, Paulding county picnic dates, Van Wert fair praise, and Paulding district board of equalization nomination results.
The Van Wert Bulletin notes several saloonkeepers openly violated Ohio law by selling intoxicants during the county fair. Attorneys warned of clear statutes and punishment, and the community demands prosecutions, fines, and nuisance closures. An October grand jury will hear evidence and aim to deter future violations.
County farmers unite many organizations for a gala day at the fair grounds. Andrew Lybold named chief marshal with township marshals to lead delegations from Van Wert through the city to the fair ground by 10 a.m. sharp. Delegations assemble at designated centers along Washington and Main streets for the march.
The Delphos Courant backs Tom Priddy of Washington township as the Republican candidate for Congress. It envisions a lively campaign with joint discussions between Priddy, a seasoned farmer, and Layton, a Wapak lawyer.
The National Loan and Investment Company of Detroit will, via its agent Ackland Stiling, organize a local board in this city in a few days. The home company is made up of substantial Michigan men and is described as safe and reliable. Look for the company’s ad in Monday’s Butteriy and address Ackland Stiling, special agent, office of W. H. Daily, this city.
An advertisement claims Dr Acker's English Remedy is superior for throat and lung ailments including whooping cough and cramps. It promises immediate relief, a free sample bottle, and a positive guarantee, asserting exclusive efficacy by J W Evans & Son.
The Allen county fair seemed unlikely to succeed as newspapers fault the directors and protest political influence. Critics blame Mayor Longsworth for saloon closures prompting a rival park outside the two mile limit with balloon ascensions, baseball, and beer to attract fairgoers. Weather adds to gloom, while The Gazette notes lessons from Van Wert on cooperative effort.
The Van Wert county Pomona Grange schedules its next meeting for Tuesday September 30 at 10 AM at Washington Grange Hall. A fifth degree will be conferred in the forenoon with a dinner and program including papers by Hermia Stripe A Elder Della Tomlinson L D Moore and J W Nicodemus readings by Sabina Roat Clara Spridgeon and F A Hire and recitations by Frank Stripe and others. The program features music by the Washington Grange Choir and a question on farmer unity in one order.
Advertisement notes Dr Acker’s English Pills as active and pure for sick headache disordered stomach and other ailments. Claims superior efficacy in America and abroad. Published by J. W. Evans & Son.
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