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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1880
Page
3
Rev C H Aves of Lima will conduct Episcopal services at the Lutheran Church this Friday at 7:30 PM. The service invites local congregants to join for worship and reflection.
Mr E Cole, long known to citizens and travelers, has leased the Van Wert House and is presiding over that hotel.
Attorney H Kemper relocates from McCurdy's Block to the former Saltzgaber's room above A Jacobs' Clothing Store.
The Young Helpers of the Lutheran Church invite all to a Friday evening social at Mr. John Strandler’s residence on North Jefferson Street scheduled for April 16. The event welcomes community participation.
Fire destroyed the residence of Mr. Wm. Atkinson in York township last Thursday. The blaze started in the kitchen and nearly all contents of the house were burned.
Probate Judge W H Mozier reports two weeks of marriage licenses including John L Purkeypile with Nancy L Heath George P Deal with Sarah E Granger Isaac Decker with Susan Bowsher J H Foley with Martha E Rutan Jeremiah East with Lizzie Snodgrass and J L Williams with Amanda FE Woods.
The county elected Justices of the Peace on Monday April 5. Liberty township choose L. B. Shaffer and Wm. N. Watt. Washington township selected Henry Weible and Wim. Foster. Pleasant township chose C. P. Richey. York township elected W. T. Hughs and D. W. Williams. Ridge township chose J. S. Stuckey and R. Pollock.
A Sunday morning fire alarm sent out firemen and citizens as winds hindered fighting a small blaze in a house once owned by J H McCullough. It was extinguished with a few pails of water. Also, the House passed a $10 000 Union township aid to the Nar row Gauge Railway with a two thirds voter approval requirement added to the bill.
Parker's Ginger Tonic offered by L. F. Gackenheimer. High winds caused dirt clouds and small roof fires but no serious damage. Sparks lit by older roofs and sawdust at H. Butler & Co. stave yard sparked a blaze. saved stave piles without alarm. Also promoting cheap clocks at McConahay's Jewelry Store.
The Board of Education owns two adjacent buildings. one serves as a carpenter shop, the other on a low, flood-prone lot is rented. The second building is occupied by two noted women, provoking outrage as a “place of shame” beside public schools, prompting claims of a grave error by the school board.
A legislative bill would authorize Van Wert County officials to transfer up to $1,000 from dog tax funds to the Van Wert County Agricultural Society to pay debts and improve grounds. The note lists jurors drawn for the Van Wert Court of Common Pleas and a petit jury roster for a May session.
Promoters R Sutton Co plan an illustrated history of Van Wert and Mercer counties with lithographs and portraits. Local editor K J Smith reports positive response and urges wide civic support for the project. Also notes Sprague’s Georgia Minstrels perform at the Opera-house with favorable Altoona Tribune coverage.
The Lake Erie and Western R. W. shops are assigned to the Fourth Ward area near Irvine Brice and F. Ashton, with about twenty five acres donated and a nine to ten thousand dollar labor or cash purse. Groundwork includes two thousand feet of western rail line width of four hundred feet north of track and one hundred fifty feet south, reserving a large reservoir. Nearby, fifty to a hundred houses may be built by July. Daniel Musser, Lima pioneer, dies at 76.
List of letters remaining at the Van Wert Ohio post office for week ending April 12 1880. Brooks James Ballard W A Ball Miss Maggie Collins Miss Lavina Frye Mrs Oega Fisher Mrs R Jones Josie Jaston H Weller McClellen Persons please say advertised when calling giving date H H UpvearRovy P M
Four miles west of Delphos Ohio on April 27 1880 sale begins at 8 am with 120 Italian bees stands bee hives honey boxes and frame stuff 1 new spring wagon 1 set bob sleds and lumber and other items. Spring wagon and bob sleds to be offered at 1 pm first day sale continues until all sold credit six months on sums over five dollars cash for smaller amounts. Shilohs Cure advertised at Ohio Drug Store. L F GACKENHEIMER
Local notes report Sprague's Georgia Minstrels perform tomorrow evening. Wheat damaged by week of cold, Patterson flax-mill machinery ready, Dr. Reid moves office, Mayor Porter's bond accepted and sworn in. Local figures, postal cards for sale, death of Rev. Deal's wife, and other community items.
A. L. Teubner presents booming demand for his Merchant Tailoring Department claiming top quality suits priced at 16 to 22 dollars, undercutting rivals by 4 to 8 dollars. New goods arrive and proof is offered by sight.
Immense stock of paints at Hitt and Wilsons Railroad Yes or No. Big clothing trade planned this spring with largest stock shown. From Cottonade to Broad Cloth suits available. Specializing in neat well made business suits and boys and children clothing. A L Teubners Clothing Department.
The Millinery Department offers new styles from New York. Miss Wilma McGavren, a popular trimmer, leads the department and welcomes customers. Ladies are invited to call and view the spring selections at A. L. Teubner.
Letter praises L F Guckenheimer Compound Fluid Extract of Dandelion and Bu chu for liver derangement and shoulder pain. Reverend Christian I Reiner of Wiltshire township endorses its relief. Also acknowledgment from First M E Church ladies thanking Quintette Club Fort Wayne Silver Cornet Band Citizens Band Mrs Clara Koher Mr W H Cunningham editors of the Bulletin and Times and others. Net receipts of entertainments for the M E Church total $118.71.
Mr Stephen Grove is in Columbus on business Rev C Hill of Celina was in town Wednesday Mr Thomas W Gaskill moved to Cleveland Tuesday Miss Kate Stemen of Ft Wayne visited friends this week George Shannon of Upper Sandusky visited this week Mr and Mrs Charles Clippinger of Ft Wayne are visiting relatives Colonel I N Alexander is at Portland Indiana this week as attorney in a murder trial Miss Mary Grove has gone to Bluffton to remain most of the summer Elwood Baker formerly of town now in Evansville Indiana as Chief Clerk was in town with his new wife TEUBNER S.
A. L. Teubner's in Van Wert Ohio announces a large stock of new goods opened in the past week with new styles in dry goods and boot and shoe departments.
Local merchants Teusner advertise Utica made ladies shoes with a satisfaction guarantee and lower prices than rivals. A L Teusner also promotes dry goods at old prices for thirty days plus new dress goods, urging readers to visit Storm Corners.
Neighbors report vegetation thriving after rain and the town officers sworn in last Monday. Dr A J Leslie convalescing slowly, W A DeVault visiting, William Angevine from Zanesville visiting mother and friends. Plowing and sowing oats keep farmers busy. Elizabeth Underwood plans a new dwelling. Jonas Mollengoff’s milk-house burned on the 13th, loss at least 100 dollars. cause unknown. Zimmerman Gunsett bring tile factory gear and ovens. Democrats held township convention electing delegates for Lima on the 27th. listed delegates are solid for LeFever.
A reader warns druggists against selling imitations of Fluid Extract of Dandelein and Buchu, citing inferior copies. The page includes local ads for Teubner stores in Van Wert and various goods, plus regional news notes on elections, farming, medical moves, and a humorous anecdote about a church reader and a trip to Kansas City.
The party who took the breast harness from my stable on Tuesday night April 13 is known and if he does not return the property soon he will be arrested. Www. Smith M. D.
Garden progress appears steady as oats near completion and residents expand holdings. Dr Wyman buys land at Beldon to build an office while Samuel Beldon sells lots quickly. Franklin Dull G C Neiford and S J Roberts plan buildings. Whooping cough affects local youth. Auglaize Conference Women’s Missionary Association to meet May 6 at Bethel Church. Bethel Sabbath School reorganized with officers. L Harmors injures foot while chopping wood.
Farmers may buy A Faber barley seed at the Van Wert Brewery for 78 cents per bushel. Faber will credit a portion of the price for returned bushels after harvest and will pay market price for any additional bushels farmers choose to sell.
O. P. Clark & Son announce reception of their sample Walter A. Wood machine and display a new Self Binding Harvester that uses twine instead of wire for binding. Farmers are invited to call and inspect its operation.
An April market listing shows banana prices for apples butter corn meal flour and hogs with varying quotes. Items include eggs potatoes peppers hides oats and pork products with prices per unit or per sack and notes on quality grades and weights.
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