Entering in Van Wert Ohio Dem execs seek delegate names
Ge Fon Bert Fines. W. W. Clymer and Son editors publish a dispatch from Van Wert Ohio urging those who have not submitted district convention delegates to do so promptly. The piece quotes a regular correspondent on Congress, noting a likely long session with tariff and coast defense debates, and discusses proposed changes to presidential inauguration dates and Congress timing. It also covers a Capitol Hill inquiry into the Knights of Labor and details on committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wilson
van Wert
Democratic Executive Committee
Congress
House
Jane
Senate
Gioce
Jay Gould
Workman Powderly
Capitol Hill
Preas
Knights of Labor
Orders
Barnes
Missouri
Curtain
Crain
Outhwaite
Ohio
Stewart
Vermont
Buchanan
New Jersey
Parker
New York
Gould
Local notes mix of births, weather, and school jests
A varied column reports Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Morton welcome a daughter, Daniel Gipe’s health, and Alfred Balyeat losing a horse. It notes Van Wert teachers, a failed Easter storm, Mahogany Bell strike hints, and summer help for Smothers. Other items include a long track by a six and a half foot creature, a Flat Rock Indiana shearer, and school class humor with Panay in dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Morton
Daniel Gipe
Alfred Balyeat
Hanley
van Wert
No. 5
Snipe
Bell
R. R
Gonagle
Smothers
M.e.church
Prof. Kimball
Ft. Wayne
Burdett
K. of
North Tully
Flat Rock
Indiana
King of Hearts
King
C. Panay
Pansy
Panay
Dixon Items and Local Notes on People and History
The column notes Snipe of York township may visit Dixon if dethroned in York, Jack of Clubs lists dogs for taxation, and reports on the death of Mrs. Shafer of Southern Kansas. It mentions John D. Fredline selling hay, Isaac Bailey’s fence, and a Texas father question discussing Sam Houston and Santa Anna. Also includes pension guidance and a freckles joke for Van Wert girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snipe
York Township
Dixon
York
Jack of Clubs
Isaiah Shafer
Kansas
Shafer
Tully Township
Beamer
Perry Sims
Isaac Bailey
Texas
United States
Mexico
Boston
Sam Houston
Houston
Santa Anna
Spring fever and village happenings in Enterprise area
Spring fever runs through Enterprise and nearby townships with Easter weather, local theft charge, mills and sidetrack work, church events, and plans for Memorial Day. Residents face council stalemate, new houses and additions, crops planted, and local gossip about editors and town figures amid lighthearted humor and storm forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith House
Reid
van Wert
Enterprise
A. Wagner
Ball & Rule’s
Stave
Samuel Dilsavor
Philip
Elsworth Brown
Lake States
Kline’s Grove
United States Senate
M. E
Philip Yahn
Oliver Koogle
Main Street
Geo. W. Banter
Liberty Center Lutheran Church
P. Snyder
King of Hearts
Bex
Pedro
Peter Sweveland
Hiram Weagly
Marysville
Tenn
Weagly
Samuel
Harmony
Doctor Ensminger
Burg
Fritz
Frank Smith
Frank Flower
Rex
Pleasant Weather and Local Schoolyard Feud Echoes
The report notes mild temperatures and farmers preparing to plant corn, with Mr Joseph Palmer hauling lumber for a new barn. A quarrel erupts about a Sabbath school report by Pedro, exposing jealousies and rivalries in class No 2 taught by Mr Walters, while a mysterious lean figure passes through town. Local gossip hints at tramps, and a German-Jewish style letter from Schweffelbrenner in Schliffeltown adds humorous courtroom satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Palmer
Pansy
Pedro
Walters
Notice to Contractors for Middlepoint Normal School Building
Sealed bids are invited by the Secretary of the Middlepoint Normal School Associated Company at Middlepoint Ohio until 4 p m May 22 1886 for construction of the school building including stairs first to third stories carpentry on second and third floors and plastering in the hall. Contractors must furnish all materials and complete by November 1 1886. The board may reject any or all bids plans are at the Secretary's office. Joan Yost Secretary Middlepoint Ohio April 28 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlepoint Normal School Associated Company
Middlepoint
Middlepoint Normal School
Joan Yost
Board of Education
Washington Township
van Wert County
Ohio
Truax & Williams
Delphos
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ge Fon Bert Fines
W.w.clymer & Son
van Wert, Ohio
Richelieu
John T. Griffiths
Eugar
Renee Snene
Mies
Naomi Jones
Cat Aice
Cambrian House
R. M. Jones
Gomer—Lima
Findlay
Eddie Mathias
Mathias
Lima Times
Poulding Democrat
Mr. Thomas Scott
DeCallo Co
Ind
A. W. Jones and
Holmes County
Lillie Emery
J. Yost
Kittie
J. H. Zeller
Hocking Co
Fisher
Union Building
8. Wheeler
Huntington
J. Deniston
Elmer Mullen
Convoy
Anna Brimm
Ada
Jennings Township
Spencerville
Isaac Haver
Jacob Smith
Joseph Wolfe
Conrad Rumple
Jacob Goodwin
Yorkville
Uno
Sitz
Ebbas
Olly Mohlos
Gentlemen of der Jury
Don Hut
Karl
Prr
North Woods
W. W. Lance
Methodist Episcopal Church
Farmers’ Mutual Aid Association of van Wert Co., O
van Vere
Sauuday
C.F. Guan
Secy
Kful
GEN. A. Jacobs & Sons
Bargain Clothiers
Court House
G. McConahy
North
Washington Street
Queensware
B. McConahy
Paulding
Saltzgaber
Glenn & Kohn
Kauke
THE
Edison Mutual
Balti
Ting
Melsheimer’s
L. Melshemgr
G. W. Beers
Washington ST
Profit
Jane Nickel
Conrad Nickel
East Main and North
Washington Streets
J. A. Grossenbach & Co
John HL. Kauke
Fort Wayne
H. V. Olney
East Main St
van Wert, G
Buckeye
Gmere
Ww. EE
South
Washington St. van Wert
Rupright Bros
Timothy Hay
Erupright Bros
Ptention
Lewisburg
F. B. McGalliard
McCurdy's Corner
A. P. McConamay
Main
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