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Newspaper

Van Wert Weekly Bulletin

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1886

Page

5

Licensed to Wed in Far West Hulletin area

Since the last report Judge Dailey granted marriage licenses to Marshal J. Goodwin and Ellen K. Goodwin Jacob Stiren and Endfield Fostnaught. A Ridge township farmer, Sylvester Sanders, delivered four Plymouth Rock eggs of fourteen ounces each. L. F. Zimmerman showed a trio of Hawkins strain Plymouth Rock chickens shipped from Cove dale Kentucky. A Kansas reader notes plowing began February 18 and roads are dusty Wheat looks fine and grain prices are stable. The oil derrick site tower reaches seventy four feet, with boring to start under Lem Neely of Lima. Town residents await a possible gusher and urge patronage of Green House plants.

Dailey Marshal J. Goodwin Ellen K. Goodwin Jacob Stiren Endfield Fostnaught Sylvester Sanders Ridge Township Plymouth Rock L. F. Zimmerman Jos. E. Kite Harper County Kansas Lem Neely Lima

Rev Davies Trial Ends in Vindication of Accused

The Lima trial of Rev John Francis Davies yields complete vindication from the charge of immorality. Imprudent ministerial conduct was sustained. gossip and erroneous reports caused trouble. Davies resigns from the ministry. Bishop Harris appoints David Rutledge as Elder for the remainder of the conference year. Officials list assessors and valuation rates for local properties and stock. Death notices for Mrs. Sarah Hughes of Kentucky and Mrs. Mariah Webber are recorded with burial details.

Davies Lima Methodist Episcopal Church John Francis Davies Central Ohio Harris David Rutledge

Asylum Patient Returns Home and Local Notices

News items report Pat Hanley of Delphos returning from the asylum after a brief period of confinement and a court decision placing him back in the asylum. Other notes invite readers to view wallpaper and shades, announce seed potatoes, recap a walking race between Lehneke and Engle, list juries drawn for the May term, and note the Van Wert Book and News Co. reopening its News Stand.

Pat. Hanley Delphos Dailey Court of Common Pleas GRAND A.T. Pancake Harrison Township Jesse Engle Liberty Township A. Seitz Washington Township Joseph Richey Isaac Neice Hoaglin Samuel Deal Wiltshire Augustus L. Teubner van Wert Joseph Brodnix Philip Troup Charles Kiehl Cyrus Little van Wert Book & News Co

Burglary Attempt After Night Noise At Hoaglin Township

On a Sunday night in Hoaglin township Mr. Gottlieb Mohr awoke to a porch disturbance and saw a man flee after attempting to enter his door. Tracks the next morning suggested the intruder, who may have sought public funds Mohr had recently drawn. A shotgun might deter such prowlers.

Gottlieb Mohr Hoaglin Township Mohr

Church notices and Easter services announced

The Lutheran Mite Society meets next Wednesday with Mrs. Bonewitz and Mrs. Bonner on East Main Street. Rev. Robert Coate to preach at Friends church Sunday morning and evening and Easter morning at Prodigal Home, with evening services in town. Young Workers meet Saturday at 2:30 at Mrs. Beal’s. sun bonnet orders via Mrs. Beal or Mrs. H. J. McLaughlin. Sunday April 18 features sermon Self Help at 10:30, Sunday school at noon, and dancing discussions at 7:15. Rev. Boone preaches at A. M. E. church April 18 at 11, Sabbath School at 2:30, evening service at 6:45. Easter service by Rev. N. M. Mitchell April 25 at 11 on Mission Work, with Sabbath School program at 2:30 and Easter evening theme. Seats are free.

M. KF. Mite M. Bonner East Main Street Robert Coate Friends Church Young Workers Society R. B. Boone N. M. Mitchell

Local Notes from Delphos and Nearby Shifts in Town Life

Delphos Herald lists social visits from Miss Alice Clark home from Ang le Normal School and guests like Mrs Ben Marshal of Van Wert Delphos residents hear of church leadership changes and civic events Elmer Straley of Cavett and Rev E F Rohan join the community while others travel for health or family reasons Subscriptions, prizes, and local business notices mingle with council reports and civic appointments including mayor elect J O Browder and clerk Robinson A quiet update on local commerce highlights Star Bakery offerings and a Renovator advertisement

Alice Clark Angele Normal School Elmer Straley Cavett E. F. Rohan Ben Marshal van Wert Delphos Friends Delphos Herald Henry Germann, Jr Harrison Township Bulletin W.S. Doron Mapleton Bourbon County Kansas Emma Woods Brunswick C. W. Webster Delaware Joseph Slough Johnnie Weible Alice Melville Sisters F. A. Poling Hoaglin Township Frank Roland James Casto California Ida E. Grossenbach Wooster Newton Ensminger Enterprise

Local Gossip and Community Notes in Williams County

A collage of town items including Union Scout dates, Mrs. Weible building additions, BuSierry subscription push, baseball club meeting at the opera house, trench work for a new engine house, DePuy House furniture sale, and weather bulletins. Also mentions John Shaw postmaster confirmation, humane society plans, California produce ads, Marble Railroad appointments, and a long carp pond update from J W Norris with pond sizes and future plans.

Opera House DePuy House

Ice Tee Tee Summer Orders At No 6 East Main

Parties using ice this summer should leave orders for the season at No 6 east Main street. Special attention will be given to private residences in any quantity or at any time. Joan N Boxrenz.

East Main Street Joan N, Boxrenz

Local sales and notices from Middle Point area listings

Auction sale in front of DePuy House offers house goods and credit terms. Numerous ads promote lessons, fabrics, wall paper, shirts, normal school openings May 4, and a lost ten dollar bill reward at Van Wert post office.#

DePuy House Frank A. Lapham D. Moorg

Obituary of Elizabeth M Belch from Middlepoint Ohio

Elizabeth M Belch of Middlepoint Ohio born May 1 1843 near New Philadelphia Ohio died April 1 1886 after ten months of illness. She married James R Belch in 1869 and lived in Allen Van Wert counties. Survived by husband and relatives, she was a devout Christian who presided at services during illness and left memoranda of her faith and hope in heaven. Funeral at M E Church Middlepoint with Rev Crooks Rev Dunlap and Rev McCreery officiating. burial in King Cemetery.

Sarah Hughes Kentucky Richard Boone Paulding Mariah Webber Lyman Webber Webber Pleasant Township Riley A. Lee Woodland Cemetery Elizabeth M. Belch Michael Hammell New Philadelphia Ohio Rehobeth the Saved Tuscarawas County Carroll County Allen County Iowa California Jonas Kneisly James R. Belch Josiah F. Crooks van Wert County Mollie Neishwitz L. E. Arney Dunlap New Jerusalem Jesus Husband M. E. Church Midddlepoint Crooks McCreery King Cemetery

Van Wert Markets Hogs and Poultry Prices

Market notes list hogs live and dressed, eggs at 30, chickens at 55, geese at 4 50 and ducks. miscellaneous items include rag prices and a reference to 088 pee SO 32. Prices appear as brief shopper pricing from the Van Wert market page.

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