Business Change Drifts as Carey McConahay Buys Father’s Stock
Local notes report Carey McConahay returning home and purchasing his father’s North Washington street stock, with the father retiring. Other items include a postponed machine shops meeting, upcoming Mt. Vernon proposition, and details on licenses to wed. Blizzard events, a child’s death from whooping cough, hotel construction, gas well drilling, and spring stock ads close the bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey McConahay
North Washington Street
Carey
G. H. Marsh
Messrs. Zook & Wilson
Council Advances Town Hall Plan And Sewers
Council met last Friday with all members present except Cook and Welsh. It authorized J F Wing as architect for the new town hall and engine house and authorized the Mayor to contract with him. The sewer committee was instructed to inspect the Rupert ditch area between sections 12 and 13 and report needed repairs. The Beldon Burner Company bill was approved with $10 deducted for lamps not lighted. The session adjourned after settling several small bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Welsh
J. F. Wing
Rupert Ditch
Beldon Burner Company
County politics and road debates dominate Mercer county
The issue features W. H. Nicodemus winning 202 of 204 votes for justice in York township. The Republican ticket sweeps Hoaglin, York, Wiltshire, and Ridge townships, with one council seat loss. The Pike question spurs debate on county roads, taxation fears, and proposed gravel pikes led by A. R. Merrick, with viewings set May 3 and broader discussion invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoaglin Township
Liberty
Harrison
The
Enquirer
W. H. Nicodemus
York Township
York
Wiltshire
Ridge
Zea
Browder
Eo. W. Kolin
Marshal G Clippinger
Grandstaff
Er. H. Robinson
Ray C. L. McFadden
Jacob Fox
T. B. Barrick
Aed
Ole
Rooks
A. J. Gleason
Jacob Miller
Vouselien
Uilen
W. G. Edwards
McConahy
Ash Zeigler
Gleason
Day
Olne
Jacobs
Weible
Oo Carper
Andrew
Aed. Kear
Mos Pereve Sess
J. W. Gilpin
Feneneee
B. Joop
Y “Draper
Justees
B. F. Bowers
Newcomer
Sidle
Dia
Bi Barrick
H. Miller
Epeses
Bae
Robinson R
L. McFadden
Uver
Ih Tews
A. Conn
G. W. Pie
J. N. Foley
Ouck
Frank Craig
Camp
Wm. McQuown
Casper Vanwall
L. W. Balyeat
I. B. Praden
Lesley and
Wyburn
Lot
J. Flemming
Geo. R. Wilson
Wm. B. Heath
Local Watchmaker Offers $5.00 Watches and Repair Service
A dealer announces a complete stock of watches clocks and jewelry at low prices. He specializes in repairs with guaranteed workmanship. The shop promotes new dress goods and highlights affordable watches priced at five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesepira
One Man Stabs Another in Cold Blooded Murder
In Paulding county near Latty and Worstville the murder of Matt Crosby by Wm. Haley occurred last Saturday afternoon. Crosby died Monday morning after being wounded in a saloon confrontation. Haley, described as a desperate man, fled to the woods and was captured near Convoy, then jailed in Paulding. Indignation ran high and mob violence loomed. Haley previously served two penitentiary terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latty
Worstville
Paulding
Matt Crosby
Wm. Haley
Crosby
Franklin
Haley
Ton Hotel
James Davis
Wm. Layman
Defiance
For Sale At Auction at DePuy House April 17 186?
Public sale of carpets stoves bedsteads bedding towels tables chairs dishes knives forks spoons and more in front of the DePuy House. All sums of 5 and up on credit for nine months with approved surety. Sale starts 10 o clock a m. Frank A Lapham D Moore auctioneer. Corsets offered at 50 75 and 1 from L G Sorusm's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePuy House
Frank A. Lapham
D. Moore
Nick's Drum Corps Festival At Grand Opera Apr 15
Nick's Drum Corps will present a festival at the Grand Opera next Thursday evening April 15 to raise funds for new caps and drums. The Melville Sisters and the Dramatic Comedy Company headline Gilliland's stage lineup next week with a $1000 worth of silver souvenirs awarded to the sisters. Marion Encampment No 61 IOOF holds a regular meeting next Tuesday evening April 13 with urgent business for all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
the Grand Opera
Melville Sisters
Gilliland
Marion
C. F
J. D. Frre
J. P
Ohio Land and Live Stock Company
J. R. Sands
Hoaglin Township
Belch
Middlepoint
Joi de Vie Club
Grand Opera House
C., J. & M. Railroad
Z. A. Smith
Burlington
Kansas
Tennessee
J. W. Clendening
Ridge Township
M. J. Mooney
St. Marys
Ohio
West Virginia
Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company
H. C. Glenn
Opera House
Ottawa
Odd Fellows
Putnam County
Sam, Mumaugh
Star Bakery
Chicago
Omaha
California
Annie E Sylvester Exhibition At The Pavilion
Miss Annie E Sylvester world champion bicyclonne and the Van Wert bicycle club present a grand Tuesday evening show at the Pavilion with a grand march and drill at o clock and a 10 cent admission. Hiestand's Band provides music. Also the Eighth Semi Annual Van Wert county Sunday School Association convention will meet at Middlepoint on Saturday and Sunday the 17th and 18th inst starting Saturday at 1 30 PM. County schools urged to attend and donate to cover the 31 assessed by the Ohio State Sunday School Union. Prominent workers from abroad will assist. committee invites all interested to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Sylvester
van Wert
Miss Sylvester
Hiestand
van Wert County Sunday School Association
Middlepoint
Ohio State Sunday School Union
Local Gossip From Middlepoint Area News
Local gossip notes a walking match in progress and a Hazel Kirke showing Monday evening. The Till family delivers a strong Rock Band. five hundred Middlepoint Normal School catalogues printed. Engine No. 6 rebuild near completion at the C J M railroad shops. The commissioners’ report has been published and is available upon inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Kirke
Till
Middlepoint Normal School
Van Wert county assessors meet for supplies and instruction
The Van Wert County Auditor announces that assessors elected in the county will convene April 13 1886 at 10 a m in the Auditor's office in Van Wert Ohio to receive supplies and instructions. The notice urges punctual attendance and identifies W W Terry as county auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert County
van Wert
Ohio
W. W. Terry
Baptist Church Sermons and Sunday Schedule Proof
The Baptist church announces preaching next Sabbath by Rev. A Lee with Rev. Gardner absent. Services Sunday April 11 include 10 30 am sermon Our Duty and Essentials 12 00 noon Sunday school 7 15 pm sermon What is Dancing as now Practiced Everyone welcome.
Revival Services Draw Large Attendance At Local Church
The church holds Sunday school at 9 00 and morning service at 10 30 with evening services at 7 00. Revival services are well attended and the church is revived. Evening services continue each night at 7 00 next week. All are invited to attend.
Marital Unions Bespeak Van Wert Ohio Ceremony
Notices report on Frank lin K Hook with Jennie D Good and Calvin Good with Eva E Hook in Van Wert Ohio ceremonies conducted by Rev. J F Mounts at the officiating minister's residence. Also obituary for Lizzie East nee Snodgrass born Greene county Ohio July 1 1838 died near Delphos March 26 1886 aged 27 years 8 months 25 days. She joined Christ 1878 and married Jerry East April 1 1880. funeral by Rev. J H Kiracofe at Delphos U B church and burial at Van Wert cemetery.
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Hook—Good
Franklin K. Hook
Jennie D. Good
J. F. Mounts
van Wert
Ohio
Good—Hook
Calvin Good
Eva E. Hook
Jesus
J. H. Kiracofe
Delphos
U. B. Church
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California Fruit
Opie
Maryland
London
Valencia
Canoies
Nurs
A. Lynch
Lary West Bulletin
Mt. Vernon
Dailey
Franklin L. Hook
Nas Brittson
Lula Bowers
Philip Adair
Jeeva Snow
Marshal Keith
Cora Watson
A. H. Hastings
Woodland Cemetery
Dr. Hastings
Portland
Indiana
Conn & Co.'s
Dresden
O'Neil & Co
Lima
McKim & Son
Auglaize Baptist Sunday School Convention
New Baptist Church
D. B. Cheney
M. L. Rowland
D. B. Reckard
Spencerville
Gardner
G. H. Kephart
L. G. Scuxumm’s
McKm «& Son's
Council Proceedings
Squibbs
Hoaglin
Squire Stuckey
van Wert Corporation
Justice of the Peace
Eanedie Bento
Scien Gael
John Baker
N. B. Lindsey
W. H. Stripe
A.J. Burkett
Clerk
Peter Reemagen
Ees
Gottleib Mohr
N. D. Hoaglin
Ko Vee Cohen
G. A. Mohr
R Joseph Files
K N. L. Evans
Isaac Niece
Harrison Township
J. B. Germann
Peter Herrel
Josiah Sheets
J. P. Germann
Peter Hertz
Jasper Dudley
James McGill
Myers
Bees Creene
John G R Upright
Albert Wolfe
Hiram
Glenn
Pike
A. R. Merrick
Celina
Mercer County
L, G
Sorat
Depuy House Furniture
G. Sorusm
Stuart Lippman
County Sunday School Convention
Auprior
van Wert Co
Hyson
Conn & Co
Nonesuch
Stamm’s
Oil Well Supply Co. Limited
East Main Street
Stamm's
Lankhart's
W. B. Jones’ Land Office
Slade’s
Palmer
J. P. Manion
U. 8
L. G. Scum
Stamm
West Main Street
D. Shepard & Son
Convoy
W. Bh. Church
Lutheran Church
O.S. Brumback
A. F. Beck
Union Township
Miss May Tickler
Ft. Wayne
R. Elson
Canton
Maggie Patterson
Crestline
Rose Donathan
J. J. Hire
Stutsman County
Dakota
James McConahay
Valparaiso
Ind
J. J. Vorpe
Minnesota
Vorpe
Zimmerman’s
Zimmerman’s Store. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Lewis
T. Hawkins
John Kelley
Carrie Keopple
South Washington Street
J. E. Noble
Fort Wayne
New Orleans
Adam Myers
S. Albert
Dayton
Evangelical Church
Laukhart's
J. P. Hill & CO
E. Exil && CO
At. Slade
Flying Dutchman, Jr
Bouton & Lawrence
Renoval
Olney’s
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