Tar Apache prisoners sent to Florida and political notes
Par Port Bulletin reports Tar Apache prisoners moved to Florida for safekeeping. It notes Hon FE John son and Cowgill committee report, Republican party strength, and Hon Howell E Jackson’s appointment as US Circuit Court judge. Also mentions Arbor Day, May musical festival in Cincinnati, Arbor Day plantings, and local tax penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell E. Jackson
Nashville
Tennessee
Baxter
United States
Circuit Court
Scott Items from Our Correspondent
The church building is not being completed quickly. The school election passed quietly with honors going to J. King. A. A. Shafer has painted part of his residence. Beamer & McLure are making a fine showing in their line. Commissioners viewed a proposed ditch route Monday. For a good corn crop, testing seed now is essential. Harter and Kipler are advancing with new houses and will be ready soon. North county ditching explains why pikes are deferred until the work finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beamer & McLure
H. Harter
Kipler
Paulding County
Ohio
Paulding, Ohto
Jacob Slater.beck
van Wert County
Sponseller and Moneysmith
Dry Creek
Union Township
Blue Creek Township
Latta Township
Prairie Creek
Joint Board of Commissioners
Paulding
van Wert
J. L. Geyer
Washington Street
Promotion Exercises At Union School Friday Evening
From our correspondent Thos Priddy reports the normal school at Indiana is decorated with lightning rods and a weather signal. Miss Stumm the normal music teacher will stay over for promotion exercises Friday night. Promoters include Thad Binkley Jos Hemphling and Ben Huston who go West to prospect for future homes. Friday the 16th at Union School building free to all orations essays and recitations will be performed. Mr Wm Parks liveryman offers a full stock of horses and buggies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stumm
Thad
Binkley
Jos. Hemphling
Ben. Huston
West
Union School
Jennings Township Items
Mrs. Henry Davis is sick and Mrs. Frank Converse is bedfast with a cold. Mr. Ham Post's stallion, valued at 2000 dollars, died. Mr. Jake Smith visited Middlepoint on business. Wheat prospects vary with sowing, and a wedding rumor circulates in the south part of the township. Lincoln Whyman and family visited Allen county. Ed Jolly repaints his house to improve town. Doctors Bryan of Spencerville and Hattery of Yorkville advised on Mrs. Carr of Monticello last Friday. An accident left Wentz with a gash after a sapling mishap with Chester Smith. Valentine man complains after failed supervisor election in Centerville. A Sunday racket on the East Side leads to a Monday settlement before the Justice of the Peace. Yorkville plans a new church to benefit the area. Mr. Marshal Goodwin and Miss Ella Goodwin married Sunday at Silas Rice’s residence by Justice A. J. Roller. The wedding surprised many. A fire struck a Centerville frame building last Tuesday at four in the morning, destroying three rooms with loss about four hundred dollars and no insurance. Samuel Whyman barely saved nothing. loss heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jolly
Dr. Bryan
Spencerville
Hattery
Yorkville
Carr
Monticello
Wentz
Chester Smith
Smith
Valentine
Old Hickory
Centerville
Silas Rice
Marshal Goodwin
Ella Goodwin
A. J. Roller
Samuel Whyman
Venedocia Items Highlight Local Progress And Prospects
The note adds that narrow gauge prospects look bright with a potential bloom ahead. It reports D W Evans sold about fifty head of cattle for a good price, H H Dorman improving his lot with a new picket fence, and Paulding of Lima buying a car-load of cows to Yorkville. It mentions no oil company formed for Mark's prairie yet, and notes new milliners Rachel D Jones and Sallie Edwards stocking a fine bat assortment. Wheat and grass fields respond to sun. some wheat crops were destroyed by severe weather. Talks resume on pikes, urging a good road effort using railroad-haul options to reduce cost, with rail grades across the county. Work is hoped to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Evans
H. H. Dorman
Rachel D. Jones
Sallie Edwards
Wheat and elections mark South Washington items
Wheat looks green since the rain. Mr J B Steward moved from his farm last Friday. Noah Pollock & Bros received their steam attachment for the tile machine and will begin making tile this week. District No 1 elected Rev J Edwards as director replacing D O Davis on the 12th. Republicans feel happy, Democrats sad. Mr J B Steward did not thank the visiting boys who left a wagon wheel on his house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Pollock & Bros
Rev. J. Edwards
D. O. Davis
J. B. Steward
Centerville Notes Reflect Local Hopes and Woes
Centerville items note Mrs. Jane Burnett convalesces and Mr. Morgan Lippencott on the sick list. Providence spared the defeated candidates, while Thomas Burnett left for Mercer county to work as a carpenter. The six foot Democratic supervisor hopeful despaired, and locals fear tougher times before the next presidential campaign as money grows scarcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Burnett
Morgan Lippencott
Providence
Thomas Burnett
Mercer County
Timber Wanted for Sucker Rod Logs by Oil Well Supply Co
The Oil Well Supply Co Limited seeks Ash and Hickory logs for Sucker Rods 20 to 28 ft long with top-end diameters Ash 12 inches and up, Hickory 14 inches and up, sound and straight with no short crooks. Limited buys of Cottonwood Sycamore Oak Ash Saw Legs and White Ash Handle Butts. Cash on delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Oil Well Supply Co. Limited
Practical Jeweler and Bargain Watch Dealer Ad
A local ad promotes a complete stock of Watches Clocks and Jewelry with guaranteed repair work and low prices. It highlights $5 watches, Dresden Kid Glove products, and a variety of discounted spring goods. Includes address No 9 West Main Street and a letters remaining notice for Van Wert Ohio week ending April 15 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Mercpire
West Main Street
van Wert
Ohio
Arnold
Clara
Balyeat
Mollie
Foust
Bertha
Fuesler
Sigmond
Johnson
N. J
Messa A
Martin
Mary A. Murphy
Ella
Murphy
Carrie
Sargeant
Ada B
Shaffer
Charley
Tip
Joseph
Thomas
D. P. Dunarvan
P. M
Pleasant Grove Items Highlight Local Health and Election
Mr Wade is reported sick and Miss Ella Bowers remains very ill as farming questions arise about sowing oats. Mr Hegerman and family moved onto the Donart farm last week and are sick with lung fever. School election Tuesday drew strong interest with Josiah Drake supporters winning. The constable hunted late voters, and Rev Marlin preached at Pleasant Grove Church with Sabbath school officers elected: A Runnion Superintendent Josiah Drake Assistant Wm Runnion Secretary Robert Wade Treasurer Wm Heath Chorister Etta Lewis Josie Sidle Librarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hegerman
Donart Farm
Rev
Marlin
Pleasant Grove Church
A. Runnion
Josiah Drake
Wm. Runnion
Robert Wade
Wm. Heath
Etta Lewis
Josie Sidle
Sheriff Sale Notice in Van Wert Ohio 1886 Court
Pursuant to a court order, the Van Wert County sheriff will offer at the courthouse door on May 22 1886 between 1 and 2 pm several village deeds in Van Wert Ohio. Parcels include lots 1142 1143 and 1144 with appraisals and totals noted. Sale is cash only, in the matter of George W McGavren et al vs Matthias Springer et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
Ohio
Rebecca Schultz
Wm. H. Schultz
Saltzgaber
Glenn & Kohn
Court of Common Pleas
van Wert County
J. W. Rager
C. Strother
J. O. Browder
Alexander & Darnell
Scholas E. Schillo
F. J. Garni
Jean
Iss
Anna C. Schillo
A. D
Satzgarin
van Wert CO
van Went, O
A. R. Merrick
Vanert County
A. D. Isso
Washington Street
Said Village
Defiance Road
Hoaglin Township
Said County
Hoaglin
Jackson
W. Terry
Towit
Darius Margeson
Emma Metlure
Isaac R, Tudor
Glenn & Koun
Court of Commons Pleas
Butler County
Court House
Abramaho
Abram Bheelyen
Asa Shannon
Edward Opel
Miller
Aken
Mary Catharine Stillwagon
Peter Stillwagon
Isaac R. Tudor
L. Swext
An Wert, O
Isaac K. Tudor
Lisa
State of
Vincent
Hance
Marinda Biner
Martin J. Schumm
Atilda Louden
E. B. Londen
Grant
Indiana
William H. Corbet
Wyandt
Convoy
Jane
A. L. Sweet
James Mellor
Mary Mellor
Farmers’ Mutual Aid Association
Kio
KROAD
Shanesville
Flager Road
Jackson Township Items Report Local Happenings
Sam Wells visited Cavett last week while Joseph Ream moved back to Champaign county. Democrats suffered a small majority loss. Asa Binkly and J B Snodgrass traded lands. Elm Grove church hosts a Hamer Circuit quarterly meeting on the 17th and 18th. Rev. Jackson Carmean of Alley County preached at Zion Chapel last weekend and returns in four weeks. G W Rathburn died and was buried at Hartshorn cemetery in Allen. Township officers listed: Trustees A McGowen Matt Wise L Spangler. Clerk A Kohn. Treasurer J P Adams. Assessor A Kohn. Constable Jas Bigelow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Wells
Cavett
Joseph Ream
Champaigne County
Elm Grove Church
Hamer
Jackson Carmean
Alley County
Zion Chapel
A. McGowen
Matt Wise
L. Spangler
A. Kohn
J. P. Adams
Jas. Bigelow
Washington Township Items Record
A. N. Wade and wife welcome a boy. Chas. McGowen ill. Mrs. J. L. Roush tending Mattie Hamilton gravely ill. Anson Zeller building a new house. R. H. Wade starts ditching. Joel Stiverson works on his farm. Wm. McGowen to farm Charley’s place. Wm. Owens of Delphos to move nearby this spring. Sabbath School reorganized at Valley last Sunday. Rev. Dunlap presiding. Mr. Wright moving to Allentown with a farm-for-grocery exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Wade
Chas. McGowen
J. L. Roush
Mattie Hamilton
Anson Zeller
Wm. Owens
Delphos
Dunlap
Wright
Allentown
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Cook
Florida
FE. F. Johnson
Cowgill
Republican Party
Cincinnati
Ohio State Journal
Senate
Cincinnati Inquirer
Police Gazette
Commercial Gazette
Clermont County
Corbett
W. T. Exline
SCOTT
J. King
A. A. Shafer
Thos. Priddy
Wm. Parks
Wiltshire
Jennings Township
Henry Davis
Frank Converse
Ham. Post
Jake Smith
Lincoln Whyman
Mr. Whyman
Allen County
East Side
Justice of the Peace
Sam
Venedocia Items
South Washington Township
East Main and
North Washington Streets
J. A. Grossenback & Co
Jofin
KAUK#E
Ft. Wayne
Stamum’s
McKia & Son
Dresden
L. G. Scnum
Stamm
Tamm
Siamm’s
McKim & Son’s
Burt
L. G. Scuum
John K. Johnson
Able Johnson
Washington Moser
Lewis Moser
James M. Moser
C. M. Watt
Joseph Watt
Thomas Cally
Almira Billman
A. J. Porter
John R. W. Grover
John H. Ward
Guerney
M. Serrels
Luella B. Serrels
W. R. Cochrane
Frank M. Cook
Joseph Tossey
David M. Samsel
Amos T. Dailey
Cincinnati, Jackson and Mackinaw Rail Road Company
Ohro
CincInnati, Jackson & Mackinawtail Road Company
Reenbury Williamson
John J. Sise
James M. Norford
W. H. Corbet
Emanuel Roehm
C. BF. Bickford
Roehm& Bickford
Roehm
C. F. Bickford
F. Bickford
William Clemmons
H. Nicodemus
Alabastine Co
Grand Rapids
Mich
Pleasant Grove
Mr. Wade
Ella Bowers
South Washington Street
Market Street
Gare
T.j.cole,v.s
Middlepoint Building, Loan and Sagin
Ass'n
Plaintiff
C. P
Washington
Ohio Stamp Works
Rushville
Gienevirsery
W.& Mith
Geneva
Growster
Teread
Baltzgaber
T. Hankins
Jacob Slutebeck
F. J. Miller
A. L. Urick
J. Or H. Bixler
Wilson Grombaugh
Ballie Williamson
J . M. Kidd
J.T. Bowers
W. A
Bramback
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ZalZée
Lc.ls
E. D. Webster
Jackson Township
Asa Binkly
J. 8. Snodgrass
G. W. Rathburn
Hartshorn
Washington Township
R. H. Wade
Joel Stiverson
Wm. McGowen
Land Office
W.b.jones
Aghnt
Cavette
Paulding Pike
Latty Township
Gilberts Mills
Ridge Road
Palmer Immoved
Particuate
Pleasant Township
Middlepoint
Grace Church
Enterprise
Tally Township
Tully Township
York Township
Tokio
D. W. McNeal
Auditor's Office
Whitcraft Township
Said Township
Blue Creek
Board of Commissioners
W. B. Jones
J. W. McKinley
Banford
Alan
W. W. Terry
Dailley X Vance
Mark
W. M. Kerr
Greenwood
Y CG
M. EB
Harrison
Carroll
Lownship One
van Wertrice
Indana
NLOT
S& House
van Wert Corporation
Corporation of
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West van Wert
Price
Ft. W
Corporation of van Wert
School House
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