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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1890
Page
5
Will Wed Wm Tucker and Adalaide Perry
Local brief notes announce the engagement of Will Tucker to Adalaide Perry. Other items report bridge floor improvement urged before the fair, harvest yields by Israel Downing and B Keltner, a one armed book agent selling in town, and a ten day camp meeting near Wren. Funeral news notes Mrs Blake’s death in Huntington and post office job loss for John Etter. People’s Mills pays fifty cents a bushel for corn amid crop worries. Bottle Row incidents prompt calls for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Mills
Soldiers Reunion in City Marking Chicamauga Anniversary
The regimental reunion of the 15th Ohio will be held in this city on September 18 and 19 to honor the Chicamauga battle anniversary. It aims to re organize the brigade of the First Brigade Third Division Fourth Army Corps led by Gen August Willich. Old soldiers from Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin and Kansas regiments are expected and a royal welcome is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicamauga
15Th Ohio
Fourth Army Corps
August Willich
15Th
49Th
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Kansas
Foundry and Machine Shop Proposed by Mr. C Wulff in Van Wert
Mr. C Wulff visited Van Wert yesterday to locate a foundry and machine shop. He and associates hold patents on several inventions including a compound steam engine, hay and warehouse elevators, a corn harvester, and a line of novelties. If manufactured, the works would require 100 to 400 workers, and Van Wert is urged to secure the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wulff
van Wert
Accidental Fall From Upper Story Bruises Child
Mrs. 8. J. Welty and her three year old daughter visiting in Upper Sandusky. The girl leaned on a window screen that gave way and fell eighteen feet to the ground. No bones were broken. she was badly bruised but improving after Dr. Eblen treated her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Welty
Upper Sandusky
The Open Air Lecture Honors Even
Mr Meritt spoke to a Wednesday night crowd with less size but strong zeal. Fred Billman introduced him while Hall Carper and Steve Burtsfield collected two dollars, including one dollar and twenty cents in pennies. Lima claimed Barnum and Van Wert had Meritt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Meritt
Fred Billman
Hall Carper
Steve Burtsfield
Lima
Barnum
van Wert
Meritt
Institute notes reflect strong turnout in Van Wert County
The Van Wert county institute opens with forty teachers on Monday, rising to eighty by noon Tuesday and 118 by Wednesday. Prof. Boyd and Prof. Saddler lead sessions on geography physiology reading and arithmetic. A lively Wednesday night lecture on queer pedagogues and a closing reunion mark the week as attendance and engagement grow, with new teachers and social activity enlivening proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Boyd
Saddler
Perrysburg
Elsworth Brown
Georgia Crackers
Lucy Bleock
Lizzie Drake
C. I. Blosser
Emma Rice
D. R. Boyd
I. N. Saddler
Burtsfield
T. Fostnaught
Supt
Lizzie
Daisy Brown
W.H. Lilly
Hill
Effie Rose
Orah Murphy
Lilly
Institute
Ota Berry
Willie Fostnaught
E. J. Evans
Lizzie Brown
Hattie Hall
Lola Woodruff
Mr Boyd
A Rix Ridge Lesson Stirs Local School Aides
A local teacher tried a Ridge tied lecture yesterday, but began early and spoke fifty minutes instead of thirty five. Saddler, assigned the subject, overran his time and has not fully recovered from the strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge
Saddler
Sandbur infestation spreads along county railroad line
Two years ago ballast gravel from Illinois brought to this county seeded the sandbur weed. It has grown into a pest from Mackinaw crossing west and into a few spots east of town, with the railway urging farmers to help eradicate it by pulling plants up by the roots. Also ad for Lehmann & Son offering cut prices on white flouncings and a medical notice by Dr Cary offering free consultations and rapid disease diagnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Illinois
Mackinaw
D. B. Cary
Avenue House
Ft. Wayne
Robbery case and local notices in Delphos and Van Wert
Delphos police hunted a colored boot black after a Monday robbery. a colored boy boarded a freight train, was identified, and released. The thief allegedly took money, halved it, then fled. Also, Obit for Fred Lillich, pioneer and former Van Wert County commissioner, cancer death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphos
Wiltshire Gazette Editor Ends Celibacy in Nuptial
C E Detter of Wiltshire Gazette has renounced celibacy and wed Miss Anna Hartzog of this city. The ceremony took place at the bride’s Middle street home with Rev J F Mounts officiating. Buute-Trin extends hearty congratulations. Also notes Defiance ball team to play Van Wert next Wednesday. Born to Mr and Mrs Samuel Grene Wald, a boy south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake
Frank Blake
Huntington
Indiana
C. E. Detter
Wiltshire Gazette
Benedict
Anna Hartzog
Middle Street
J. F. Mounts
van Wert
Samuel Grene- Wald
Wanderers and Visitors From Many Places Reach Nearby Cities
A long list of residents and visitors travels and visits across Illinois Indiana Ohio and Michigan. Names include L. H. Wise in Chicago F Cheney in Toledo Frank Boroff and Mrs. M F Webster in Chicago and Fort Wayne respectively Miss Mattie Bailey in Lima J. S. Lesley in Pennsylvania and A P Halfhill from Mankato Minnesota among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Wise
Chicago
F. ©. Cheney
Toledo
Frank Boroff
M. EF. Webster
Rezella Lauferty
Fort Wayne
Notable Local Travels and Church News
Mrs. G I Marble visits Kenton then on to Boston for G A R encampment. Mrs W R Collett and children drive to Green County for a picnic and relatives visit. Mrs Elizabeth Work and Rev and Mrs E W Work go to Logan for several weeks. Mr and Mrs C L Miller of Fort Wayne visit Greenville after hosting the Slaters. Pennell Bonewitz and Bohne go to Chicago then Milwaukee and other cities. Misses Anna Lena Webster and A T Baker travel to Chicago guests of Frank Webster. Mrs W S Hire and others go to Chicago. New Presbyterian churches organized at Convoy and in the Welsh community at Venedocia. Lehmann and Son advertise sales and services. Middle Point endures storm. Methodist church spire damaged. Van Wert County census estimates place town population at 5500 and county at 28015. Accidents note J F Leathers and family injured in wagon incident. Pettiford becomes target of a strawberry plant scam. mortgage note issued without contract. Lehmann and Son promote summer shawls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Austin
Boston
Rebecca Sherrick
Spencerville
M. B. Evers, Jr
Delphos
Maggie Rose
Columbus
Ralph Johns
Columbia City
Indiana
R. McGavren
Iowa
C. C. Strong
Hattie
Joseph and
Harvey Johnson
Illinois
T. S. Gilliland
Greenville
Fannie Chambers
Fredicktown
Cora Fronefield
Nellie Fisher
Ft. Wayne
Gene
Wilbur Humphreys
Homer
Nettie Worline
Delaware
Rol Webster
Dexter
Ronnie Turner
Dad Welch
E. W. Strack
W. H. Pennell
Frank
C. S. Carmody
Chicago
O. Mitchell
C. V. Hoke
Will Herbst
South Dakota
Wallace Melsheimer
G. I. Marble
Kenton
W. R. Collett
Green County
Elizabeth Work
E. W. Work
Logan
James Pettiford
Wiltshire Township
Mr. Pettiford
Pettiford
Lehmann & Son's
First Trip of No 64 Baggage and Mail Car over Mackinaw
The No 64 baggage and mail car made its first trip over the Mackinaw route, marking a milestone in the line’s service expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinaw
Benny Millner Unveils New Hack for Business
Benny Millner debuts a newly built hack now ready for operation. The craft is set to begin serving customers as the shop announces its official launch and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Millner
Fairground vendors deny wheel of fortune space
O. J. Comer sold rights to sell ice cream candy popcorn and peanuts on the fair ground for 175 dollars. A wheel of fortune operator asked for space but Comer refused unless priced at fair ground value. Directors support the no gambling rule and customers will approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Comer
Comer
Special agents to collect census manufacturing data in Ohio
Fifty agents were appointed in Ohio under Superintendent Porter to gather eleventh census manufacturing statistics. F L Dustman will cover Van Wert and start soon, surveying mills, foundries, and other productive industries. A county farmers reunion and pic nic are planned for August 23 at the county fair ground with invitations to all farmer organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Porter
F. L. Dustman
van Wert
Rose Edwards
Dr. Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets Stand by Cure Claim
Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised as a positive cure for indigestion dyspepsia flatulence and constipation. The product is guaranteed and sold by J. W. Evans and Son.
Reverend Work Receives Wooster University Offer
Months ago the Rev E W Work of the Presbyterian church was offered a professorship at Wooster University. The renewed offer asks him to lead Sacred History and serve as university church pastor. He will announce his decision soon. The call honors his character and scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Work
Presbyterian Church
Wooster University
Work
University Church
Dr Acker's English Remedy Promoted for Long Troubles
An advertorial promotes Dr Acker's English Remedy as the best treatment for asthma consumption coughs and long illnesses. It promises a positive guarantee and lists 25 cents plus a warranty. Sold by J W Evans & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Acker
J. W. Evans & Son
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ridge Road
Wm. Johnson, JR
Middlepoint
Par Wert Bulletin
Wm. Tucker and
Adalaide Perry
Washington Street Bridge
Israel
B. Keltner
T. L. McMallin
Cincinnati
St. Marys Chapel
Moser’s Grove
Wren
John Etter
Convoy
Pittsburg
Etter
Cleveland
Calaboose
Bottle Row
Teachers
Brown
Lacey Elcock
Oscar Hire
John C. Ridge
James Whitcomb Riley
M. 8. Cramer
Ohio City
County Institute
Callie
C. Hoffman
Liberty Township
Georgia
John
American Book Company
Lehmann & Son
Dr. Cary
Lehmann d& Son's
Seeelberg & CO
Paulding
Celina
Fred Lillich
van Wert County
James A. Wilson
B. F. Bowers
West Pleasant
Seelberg & CO
Mattie Bailey
J. S. Lesley
Pennsylvania
A. P. Halfhill
Mankato, Minn
Dora Thomas
Cladie Bonner
Win Morris
Detroit
Gulia Jones
Pittsburgh
Penna
J. C. Hullinger
G. L. Schenck
Tebanon
Marsh
W. H. Gove
Jennie Archer
Dollie
Lina Clifton
David Esterly
Columbiana
A. C. Smith
Kansas City, Mo
W. H. Lilly
Henry Heyman
Deniston
Celina Ferguson
Lakeside
Taylor Carper
Abe Gleason
Niagara Falls
Maggie Ayres
Dayton
C. W. Jones
Lampe Bros
Richland
Michigan
Nannie Sheward
Edith Mercer
Rochester
J. M. Jamison
Grand Rapids
C. W
W. W. Crooks
W. B. Ross
Ada
E. Wilson
B. F. Troup
E. Wolph
Clara
Hattie Clutter
David Walters
N. M. Mitchell
Sandusky
A. M. E. Church
A. B. Gilliland
Englewood
S. J. Welty
J. S. Zook
Anna Binz
San Antonio
Texas
la Porte
J. 8. Brumback
J. P. Reed
Sadie Brumback
Lakes
Samuel Barton
Ashland
Mrs. Barton
C. C. Sheets
Prof. Cowgill
Delaware County
Myrtle Moneysmith
Crestline
H. H. Brown
P. H. Anschutz
W. S. Hire
Chas. Gordon
J. R. Tucker
A. M. Bouton
W. C. Lawrence
A. P. McConahay
New Presbyterian Churches
Venedocia
Daughters of Rebekah
Pearl Lodge
No. 53
N. G
Mrea. Jackson
V. G
Ona Evers
Anna Murphy
H. C. Glenn
Justin
Lehmann
Son
I. M. Kirby
I. Seelberg & CO
J. F. Leathers
York Township
Mr. Leathers
Manitou Beach
Herman Ruess
Young Ruess
Ruess
Ruuess
JAS
Clark & Son
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