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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1887
Page
4
The piece critiques Democratic attacks on Governor Foraker, notes pensions in the county totaling 11 236 to 395 recipients, and cites Florida temperance gains. It reports on the Dow Law, a McComb mayoral shift away from Prohibition, and a Republican push for a county victory amid national debates.
The Times quotes criticism of Rep Johnson while defending a party fraud of 1885. Gov Hoadly recalled ballot irregularities in Hamilton county as Foraker and Judge Foraker faced disputed votes. The letter questions whether Johnson’s opponent backs those frauds and notes the G A R encampment in St Louis and a Tennessee vote for prohibition. Gov Foraker is urged to speak next Thursday.
A compilation of brief notices: A. Lynch and Mrs. Lippman in St Louis. T. E. Powell and A. J. Webb honored on pension rolls. numerous visits and social ties between Van Wert, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis. Attendees include May Wappner, Minnie Conn, and Miss Emma Shinn. local officials and educators travel to Fremont and Cleveland for conferences and appointments. A. L. Ellis heads to Van Wert for a drug business, and Ot tawa Gazette Remarks promote new underwear lines and cloaks from Schumm's.
The W C T U will meet at Mrs R Dettmer's home Tuesday at 4 PM. The Presbyterian social will gather at Mrs McNeel's residence next Wednesday. Rev W B Riley preaches at First Baptist Church on Sunday October 2 at 10:30 AM. all are invited.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will gather at Mrs. Ketchum's residence Friday October 7 at 8 pm with tea at 5 pm. The Yorkville M E Church in Van Wert county Ohio will be dedicated Sunday October 9 at 10 am with Saturday services at 2 pm. All invited. Orlando Murriy Pastor.
Town readers are invited to hear Governor Foraker next Thursday while a few premium maps remain. The Home dining room opens to the public tomorrow, and local events include a Fort Wayne fair attendance and a public sale notice in the Bulletin. Local real estate agent Kear reports a new sign on the square corner. Jacob Balyeat reports finding his harness in the Reiner collection. Dr Smith’s residence gains a slate roof by J W Dull of Glenmore. Wednesday marked a solemn holy day for Jews with proper observance. A buzz saw at the Eagle factory injured youth Siders, severing two fingers. The M E Church reports 162 new members this past year.
Local items note Lima hosts Forepaughs on October 12 while a rival railroad seems settled in. Harrow swindlers operate across adjacent counties. Kenton youths discover counterfeit coin molds. Wm McCleary sold his Bon Ton interest to James Lewis of Van Wert. Mercer county fair ran this week with fortune wheels and saloons barred. Payne village in Paulding county suffered a $75,000 fire destroying most of business district and township records. insurance under $25,000. Toledo St Louis & Kansas City Railway announces October 1 excursion rates Enterprise to Indianapolis for Presidents reception at $3.50 round trip.
The Walborn well No. 3 has penetrated about fifty feet into Trenton rock without oil or gas shows. Drilling will continue for a time, and if no satisfactory results appear the well will be abandoned. A new well may be drilled south of town two or three miles, with general opinion favoring further south if any find occurs.
From our own Correspondent the health of all the students is good and preparations for an entertainment are made for a grand success. The Lutheran Church will be dedicated Sunday October 9 with services at 10 a.m. and several sermons by visiting ministers. Union schools begin next Monday and the Northern Conference of the District Synod of Ohio will convene Tuesday morning. All are invited to attend. FITS All Fits opened free by Keene’s great herb restorer. Marvelous cures. Trial bottle free. Send to Dr. Kline Philadelphia Pa.
The article describes a one price system where every item is marked with a plain low price and sold at that exact figure. It argues honesty and consistency, notes increased orders for winter goods, and emphasizes customer profit and satisfaction through uniform pricing.
Thoughtful buyers are urged to visit Conant's block at 9 West Main Street to inspect a large stock of boots and shoes. The ad touts rubber footwear including a unique two-in-one Grain Foxed Wool Felt boot and an All-Felt option with snow excluder, plus a broad range of women's, misses, and children's wear.
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