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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1887
Page
1
A J Roller was elected Gapiny Commissioner last fall and took his seat Monday. Nearby, a small fire at L Meredith residence caused a brief blaze as a lamp sparked flames. Meredith suffered burned hands while removing burning wrappings.
The Times in Van Wert county once again provides the lead in local news posting the governor’s message to the legislature as a premier item. A dramatic morning fire nearly claimed Miss Ida May in a kitchen blaze started by a lantern left on a stove. Her quick action smothered the flames with her own clothes, saving her life despite burns to her arm and singed hair. Also reported is a second mishap on North Washington street where a scared horse in a sleigh kicked violently, unseating two riders but causing limited damage as the driver retained control near C B McConahy’s grocery.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Animals offers a five dollar prize for the best essay on kindness to animals and three dollars for the next best. Open to all under twenty residing in Van Wert county. essays due to Secretary A. M. Bouton by April 1 1887. All county schoolchildren urged to participate.
The Mackinaw Railroad currently runs about one hundred miles across western Ohio counties. J M C Marble remains general manager, with eastern investors holding major ownership. The line connects Cecil with Van Wert, Mercer, Darke, Preble and Warren counties and nears Cincinnati, eyeing Jackson Michigan and northern routes via Bryan or Defiance. Toledo may seek the line if communities along planned routes fail to fund it.
An advertisement showcases low prices on ground pepper and other goods from Hines and Son druggists, then shifts to a report on Toledo Work House proposals for penal labor. It details daily wages, county costs, and plans to place offenders to work to repay fines, aiming at reform over profit. It closes with fashion notes about new overcoats and suits at A Jacobs & Son.
On a bright winter morning in Van Wert a crowd gathered at the post office to witness a street fight ending in a man being jailed. The event drew two thousand spectators, with chaotic scenes including a man striking his mother in law and others chasing a runaway horse as police fled. A young man led the pugilist to the sheriff, jailed then fined fifteen dollars and costs.
Mrs E E Farnshell visits Camden Ohio. H A Reeves of Delphos in town Monday. Miss Ida Smith visiting Mansfield. C E Church returns from Knox county. C E Harb of Wiltshire in town Wednesday. Geo W Beers at Charleston WV on business. Irene Houser of Celina visits Kate Lambkin. Nellie Sissons back from Allegan Michigan. W H Grapes at Toledo buying for Hotel Marsh. E C Wilcox visits East Tennessee. H G Richie and G M Salizgaber attend court at Paulding. A H Hester spent New Year’s in Wilmington. Dr C A Murray to move from Delphos Van Wert Sidney Democrat. T E Miller moves family to Van Wert. George O Dix of Toledo and Mrs Dix visit Henry C Boesche. Rev L H Lindsey and wife visit Judge A T Dailey. Mart Cramer leaves for Starling Medical College Columbus. John Van Liew moves into new North Jefferson home. W J Beers of Van Wert law in town. Ward King moves to Hinton WV. W C McFadden of Mt Vernon in town. Alex Mentzer of Tully township and D Swartout in Toledo as jurors. John McComb and wife visit Van Wert county. W F Hire of Van Wert in town. to Detroit on business. Mrs A Jacobs of Van Wert and brother Russell of Wisconsin visit. Mr and Mrs Frank Conley visit son. Wee of Van Wert seen at Farmers Home. Mrs D J Cable returns from Van Wert. Milton Bedford and wife visit D M Fisher. W H Grapes and family leave for Van Wert. critique of Turpen House noted.
Community notices list Presbyterian and Mite Society meetings including Little Workers and M. E. Mite Society with officer elections. Union services planned at Presbyterian church on Sabbath led by Rev. J. N. Thomas of Ottawa. Lutheran Sunday school at 9 a.m. and morning service at 10 30 a.m. with no evening services. A United Brethren Bethel classhouse dedication is set for January 28 with Bishop Wright presiding. Auction and sale details for Lewis Gearhiser with multiple farm implements and livestock listed for January 12 at the old Billy Swartz farm near Van Wert.
Thermometer readings at 20 below zero. Hotel Marsh to open around the 20th. Meredith & Rowland to occupy East room Feb 1. Hotel Marsh slated for Senatorial Convention. O E Simons horses to be sold. Miss Emma Schuler dies from sleighing accident. F J Newman to drill wildcat well at Yorkville. Salvation Army seeks barracks in Van Wert but finds none.Marriage at Lima Opera House Flora Reading and Herman J Hirsberg. Governor's message available via Times. Jockey Minstrels touring Cincinnati provokes mixed reviews. A child dies after sled accident. W H Clymer & Son not opening boot store. to stock clothing and goods Feb 1. New store opening anticipated. Fireworks and button promotions.
Amusements brief notes a grand revival of Uncle Tom's Cabin by Park and Orton's Mammoth Company at Pavilion Opera House tonight with Miss Mary Orton as Topsy and a cast of twenty two plus animals. Admission 15 25 and 35 cents. seats at Hill and Co.'s drug store. Also reports Capper Post 236 G A R officers installed and Copper Relief Corps officers listed with roles.
Timber prices paid by Oll Well Supply Co. Ltd at their factory appear alongside wedding notices for Klinger Henny Hart Singer and a lengthy In Memoriam for Tins Watkins of the Knights of P. The piece includes political clipping on Blaine and a memorial tone with fraternal resolutions and mourning in Castle Hall.
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