Van Wert Daily Bulletin Newspaper Archives
January 05, 1920 Page 3

Van Wert Daily Bulletin, The (Newspaper) - January 5, 1920, Van Wert, Ohio Buy a Suit Now for Next Fall You'ii m-'ke 50 Per cent, on your money. We have some wonderful values at end Aid others as low as With no more to be had at these pi ices. w. Van Wert's Greatest Clothing Store. PCI 4 T LJ JL JL JL. JUf prices on the few remaining Cloakings. These Cloak- We are giving specia pieces of All-Wool ings are absolutely new and modish One lot Part Wool Dress Goods, 503 per .yard One lot Plaid Dress Goods, special per yard 34-inch Corduroy Velvets, for Sp-irt Coats, Skirts, Dresses and Children's All Year Coats, worth per yard, now per yard Superfine values in All-Wool Black Dress Goods. One lot Children's Medium and Small Knit Caps..... 25c each Children's Fleece-Lined Kid Gloves and Mittens, in small sizes, worth 90c to now 50c per pair Ladies' Fleeced Fabric Gloves, special oOc per pair Main Jfloor. The Bonnewitz Co. til Are Yrm 'Candy You want something', .TOa cion't know jusfc wbut. That dissatisfied sensation is Yoa're "Candy Hungry." ,I ust a piece of our whole- some, delicious Candy on your tongue. Instantly you feel at peace with tha world. It's not expensive but it's the best and purest that can be made. Who puts oil' bu.yin New Suit, iu expec't of Loivar Prices, is doomed to disappointment. Take our advice and make your selection now from our Pure Wool Fabrics and got it marie Lo ordfir without delay. You wili sitve money and Inter on ou'ii thank us Tor the advice. cs fan Wert Daily Bulletin BY J. H. FOSTER'S SONS. MONDAY. JANUARY 5, The Weather. Probably snow and warmer Tuesday. The maximum temperature the twenty-four houro tjndinz at noon to day was 27 degrees nnove zero, minimum zero, mean, .135 below. Prevailing wind Southwest. Sunday was 19 degrees ubove zero, mimmu.t) 2 below, mean, 8.5 above. Hew Advertisements. B. H.--Paec -i. B. 3. 4. SIDLE CO. Page 3. S. W. 4. THE -1. PEMNELL 3. WKBER 2. KALTDABAUGH 4. FEIGERT 2. Among- The Sick. Howard C. Kiggins, who has been very ill at his home on Eaat Main atreel, is improving r.iceiy. C-. A. H. Meeting. Regular meeting- of Scott Post G. A. R. Tuesday afternoon, at one-thirty. Joint installation of officers antl refresh- ments. NEARBY HAPPENINGS. Venture to Opened at Ft. The Collis Produeta Co., of Clinton, Iowa, will establish a plan in Decatur. The company manufacturers a powder- ed buttermilk which ia being generally introduced throughout the country. The buttermilk from the Martin- Klepper creameries will be used in the manufacture of the new product. The Decatur plant will produce pounds of the powder every year and will occupy a new building to be erected near the creamery. A bold thipf who entered the home of 13. W. 1'uckett, of Ft. Wayne, suc- ceeded in making a haul of jewels and cash which is estimated at more than in Mr. Puckett's room the intruder took from Mr, Puck- ett's trjusers, while in Mrs. Puckett'i room three diamond rings, a platinum brooch set with diamonds and several othar jewels were taken. The entire loas of jewels ia covered by burglar in- surance. Gaylord Kilgore, THE BUSINESS WORLD. feonnewltz Purchase Building on South Bonnewitz Brothers have contracted for the purchase of the Scott building on South Washington street, now oc- cupied by the Times Printing Compary, in which they will install, at a later date, tneir Excide Service station. The Times has a lease on the block, which HEARD ABOUT TOWN. Ohio City Has Narrow at Road Crowding-. Fire at the village ot Ottoville des- troyed the Van Oss Gueker garage, where it started, and also the Martin Berkley livery barn and several small buildings. The church and school house, threatened by the blaze were saved from damage. The Delphoa fire de anJ will not necessarily engage new quarters for some months to come, having several locations in view, how- ever. The Excide station IB being re- moved from the Van Wert Garage, to at son will not expire until next September, I partment reuponded to the call for assistance, and firut started to Otto ville, with the auto" fire truck pulling the large fire on behind. The engine capsized into the big ditch along the road and was badly damaged. John M. Kollsmitb and M. H. Weatrich, who were on the engine when it went over, were painfully bruised, and soaked by the ice cold water in the ditch. The smaller fire engine of the Delphos department waa taken to Ottoville. William Fostnaught was a passenger of a T. O. C. pnaaenger train, wrecked near Kenton, Saturday, while he was en route home from a visit in Columbus. No one was injured in the the casement of the W. O. Hard build- ing on Suuth Market street where it will remain until the new site is ready for occupancy. The monthly business meeting of the Trewnav Club will be held this even- ing. The officers extend an invitation to all users of electric power fo attend the meeting for a discussion of the subject. A car load of pressed brick has ar- of J. M. I rived for ths new home of f.he Van Kilgore, South of Bluffton, had his eyes j Wert Home Telephone Company, and derailment of the train which was most burned by a flash of flames when fumes of wood alcohol from the radiator of an automobile ignited. The eyes are in a serious condition but the attending physician believes the sight will be saved. Sidney Guy, thirty-six, of Lima, was arrested by police yesterday on a war- rant charging petit larcenjr. Accord- ing IT police Guy found a woman's charm made of gold pieces belonging to Mrs. Welch who advertised through the papers but received no reply. The Ernest T. Mithcell home in Lfma, was practically destroyed by fire when an overheated furnace ignited wood- work in the basement. At the time of the fire the Mitchell family was absent from the home. The losa is estimated a A public health nursa has been em- ployed for Delphos and will be avail- able to all of the people of the city in the future under the direction of the Allen County Chapter of the Red Cross Society. WAR COUNCIL In Police Cirsies. Tin? police were called to the home i fifty-five of Andrew Miller, of Hughes street, j property in Scott, upon an "investigation, Saturday night. Mrs. Miller suffering a highly nervous outbreak, her condition being due, it is alleged, to family affairs. Disbursement Committee Issues Statement on Jewish Relief Granted. The Disbursement Committee cf the Van Wert County War Chest met Sun- day afternoon, at the Y. M. C. A. and unanimously allowed for Jewish relief work in Europe and Asia. There are six million Jews in the two conti- nents who because of the war have been made destitute. Millions of dol- lars have been raised in this country during the past year for their relief and the Van Wert County money ia a contribution to this large fund. The needs ot the war stricken countries are grpatar this winter tban they were laat winter, apd the only storehouse of food and fuel in the world SB America. Un- less America helpa this winter millions will perish before spring, ssya Herbert Hoover. Many persons have not yet paid their war chest pledges Notices will be'aent to all such. All pledgee in the future will be paid at the War Council room of the Home Guard Temple to Mrs. L.. C. Blake, secretary of the Disbursement Committee of the War Chest._______________ Death and The funeral of the late Carl Young, of Union township, will be held Tues- day morning at ten o'clock from the North Union church. Burial at Wood- land. _______________ Religious Comment. There will be a cottage prayer meet- ing at the home of W. G. Hire, on East Central avenue, to-night, at under auapicea of the First Friends Church. Everybody weclome. Common Picas. George W. Burgard has filed a suit in foreclosure against Willis A. Cline and others to satisfy a claim of one hundred and ninety-nine dollars and cento. The action affects the work of erecting the building will be resumed this week. The office of the Van Wert Garage recently leased by Harvey Eikenbary ia undergoing extensive alterations, which will greatly improve the convenience of the suite. C. W. Young, of South Shannon etreet, has purchased an interest in the J. H. Johnson farm implement sales room, en South Walnut etreet. George Panehar, of Chief Engineer Williams' office, has gone to Akron, where he may locate. SOCIETY AND CLUBS. Pleasant Birthday Party Given at Raymond Street Home Other Events Country !Fire. Tho city fire department responded fo a i'rom tlie home of Walter Dustman, two miles Soutl. of town, i Sunday arternoon. A blaze on the sec- ond door of ihe dwelling waa extin- guished by the use of chemicals, the Picked Up At The Court House County Treasurer E. A. Leathers acci Deputy Stuckny are in Delphoa to-day for the purpose of collecting taxes for the third and fourth wards of that town, Washington, Jackson and Jen- nings townships. Sporting Affairs. The Ohio State Bowling Tournament will be held at Canton, opening Fen- servIci-8 of the department undoubtedly j ruary thirri- Although most all of the saving the house from destruction. Mis Frienda gathered at the home of Chas Hollerbaugh Sunday in honor of of hia birthday anniversary. A sumptu- ous dinner was served. Covers being; laid for twenty and enjoyable time was had by all present: Mr. and Mrs. Dane Severns and family, of Middle Mr. and Mrs. Win. Alsbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. H. Weiaenboin, son, Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Allen and daughter, Rosalie Rachel, Mr. and Mrs. John Bury and family, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Wert, and daughter. Eulalah, of Rock- ford, were among those present. Miss Helen Kimmel will entertain the young ladiea of Mrs. McFarland's Sunday School Class of the First Pres- byterian Church at her home on East Crawford street this evening. The Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club will be entertained to-morrow after noon, by Mrs. Harvey Eikenbary, at her home on East Main street. The Octem Club will be entertained by Mrs. Jesse Grunewald, at her borne on South Walnut street, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Benson Kreider will entertain the ladies of her card club-Wednesday evening, at her home on East First street. Master Mechanic W. R. Beck, of the Cincinnati Northern is in Indianapolis, to-day, on official business. unusual. Forward trucks of the loco- motive tender became disconnected, spreading the track, and causing the capsizing of the baggage car and the derailment of two coaches. A large hole was torn in the side of the smoker and the other car was damaged, but even the engine men escaped injury. "Shimmy "cheek to cheek" dancers and "neck holders" had better watch their step from now on. Comes now the American National Association Masters of Dancing with an announce- ment that it is up to communities to put the ban on "dancing from the waist up" instead of from the "waist down." Pamphlets are being sent to women's clubs and civic organizations. Murray Schcrer, of Ohio City, for- jmer Decatur man, was obliged to take the ditch in his automobile to avoid being run down by a C. E. train near Bobo. Tbe train was close upon and to escape he ran his machine down a fifteen-foot embankment. The machine was damaged but the driver escaped. He was returning home after a visit in this city. Beautiful Heels, We have'1 made a careful itudy of Heels and have some beauties on our Shoes, ,-v. Our manufactures, Walk- Over and Queen Quality, are leaders in style and gracefulness. The James Co, Of Course.'sl M RAILROAD NEWS SADLY AFFLICTED. Well Known Young- Man Suffers Mental Disturbance Be- comes Violent. Weekly Round-up of Happening's in and Around Cincinnati Northern Shops. The car department made a splendid showing during the past six months just ended. The report of Car Fore- man Quinn shows that during that period two hundred heavy repair cars were turned out, which establishes a record for that, department. Conductor Arthur E. Hullis. who has been receiving treatment, for his limb at Mayo Brothers' sanitarium, in Rochester, Minn., for several weeks will arrive home within a few days. John W. Davis, of the locomotive department, accompanied by his wife, has gone to Chicago for a visit with j his son, Newton. General Car Foreman Hooper, of Springfield, paid an official visit to the i shops, last week. New caboose No. has been completed and is now ready for ser- vice. OEN'KU.U, NOTKS. A party oE twenty Van Wert men members of the Pennsylvania railroad bridge and track gangs, went to Crest- line, this morning, where the yards are being extended and a new third track being laid. The men included: Edward Conn, Hurry Powell, N. F. Hathaway, It Black, George Little, John L y, Clyde Conwell. Meredith Switzer, aged nineteen years, a son of Herman D. SwitKer, of Pleasant township, who' is a Junior in the Van Wert High School and has been working after school hours at the Court Houee restaurant, suffered a vio lent mental outbreak about mirl-night, Saturday, while in his sleeping over- the restaurant. His employes and patrons of the restaurant ooserveci that Switzer had been acting un- natural for the past several days, his condition being more pronounced on' Saturday. Shortly after retiring he was seized with a decided mental dis- turbance and during his dilemma he broke a window pane, sustaining cuts to his hands and about the face The police responded to a call for aasisrancc and he waa removed to the county jaii, where he was given medical attention. He will be held at the jail for a few days for observation and treatment. The Woatnor. Weather predictions for the week are: Ohio valley and Tennessee Un- settled and moderately cold witli snows probable the middle of week. Region of Great Lakes: Unsettled, snows ar.d below normal temperatures. I Electric Suction Sweeper. IT PICKS EVERYTHING CLEAN A WHISTLE Sweeps, Beats and. Suction Cleans all your Carpets with the Motor-Driven Brush. The Hoover is the only Electric Sweeper that lifts the carpet from the floor and draws a current of air through it aud, with the aid of the brush, pulls all the dust that is deeply imbedded in the floor covering. Ask to see one demonstrated. Furnish Homes Complete. Elect Officers. The Farmers' Mutual Aid Association elected the following officers for the ensuing year at their annual meeting, Saturday afternoon President, J. D. Lare; Secretary, R. S. Ackom; j Treasurer, George Scear; Alex. Mentzer. I For Men Only, Foot Fitters, Edmonds COMBINATION UST. These Shoes are built like a foot. That's why they fit the feet all over. Ask to see them. Court House. 1894-1920, Twenty-sixth .rear in the Piano business in Van Wert, with a record of clean sales and satisfied purchasers. No New Resolutions for 1920, Just a continuance of the past. NO Pianos but good Pianos, XO Price but the Right Price. NO Deals but Square Deals. NO Advertising but Truthful Advertising. NO Commission to Grafters. Every instrument just as repre- sented and every promise made good. _ Ion E, Needier, Van Wert's Premier Piano Purveyor. Y. "W. C. A. A General Beard meeting of the Y. W. C. A. was held this afternoon, with a good attendance. Current affairs were considered. Everybody back for gymnasium this weelc, as vacation is over, and we are now settling down for o'ur wintur pro- gram. We are in hopea the swimming pool will be ready again in a few days Miaa Sunday School Class will sew Tuesday evening, for the Red Cross. An emergency closet is needed and every member iu urged to come with thimble, acisiors, etc, 10 that we may do our share. Up Stairs, E. Main St. I towns in the state will have competing teams entered. Van Wert will not he Red Cross. represented. Helen Humphreys opened her; The Lincoln Lifes, Ft, Wayne's campaign in interest of the Junior j bowling team, won the rive Cross Society, this afternoon, ad- i champiomhip at the Stau- drehsing the pupils of the Convoy Bowling Tournament at, j.arhoolfl. Tuesday she plans to speak at Cincinnati r .t. Tney several buildings ir. this spruriK a surprise- tnmr large Wednesday, she will accompany I'rof. score, were awarded the first jtj Peter Fcatnaujjht to the schools of the prize of one hundred and fifty dollars. ji t district of the county Thursday, The team has played en local alleys in .Middle Point, Ridge Township Central- seasons past and is composed of "Red" school, and Ohio City; Friday j Karnam, Eddie Krat. Jack Kelly, Bill j improvement bonds or, Wren end Willsnire. Dochrman and Chff Reinharr. -'and accrued interest. Pnblic Matters. Toe Commissioners of Pauldiny county held a joint session with the Van Wert County Commissioners, here to-day. The Trustees of Hcaglin township h.ive soid to the Van Wert National IJank thirteen thousand dollars roaci a bid of par The tatcst. Washington, Jan. 5--President Wil son will eend an important word of greeting to the Democratic dinner on Jackson day, January eighth, it wa.- announced from the White House, to- day. Washington, Jan. 5 The Supremo Court has declared constitutional ace tion.s of the Volstead Prohibition Act. which prohibts the manufacture sale of beer, malt or wines containing j more than one half per cent of alcohol I3eer containing two and severity-five1 hundred per cent alcohol is illegal un- der the Wartime Prohibition act the Court ruled. VINOL, A Modern Tonic for Old People, Weak Women and Delicate Children. Vinol is recommended to improve the appetite, give tone to the stomach, build up certa'-n run-down conditions and promote strength, thus acting as a general tonic. Money Back Guarantee, Penneil Bros.