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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1890
Page
4
The Tur Guernsey Times attacks the Federal election bill as an assault on a free ballot in the South. It charges twenty years without a truly free vote, accusing the region of violating the constitution and laws to thwart Black enfranchisement, citing Governor Richardson’s "God-given mission."
Friends urge Frank Carlo to seek the Republican nomination for county commissioner. Carlo served one term and, due to private affairs, could not run for a second term then. The party now seeks his return, as he was a careful and economical officer whom the people honor.
A Times accusation over Farmers Alliance politics draws countercharges that the Bulletin supports farmers year round while the Times seeks to sway Alliance members for Democratic gains. Editors deny any attempt to hoodwink farmers and insist Bulletin remains aligned with farmer interests.
Five years after Gen Grant was laid to rest in Riverside park New York funds for a monument have failed to materialize. Critics say the grave is surrounded by barns and neglected and urge relocation to Arlington National Cemetery where the government would erect a fitting memorial.
Superintendent Boyd warned teachers at a reunion Friday night about money concentrated in the hands of self centered wealth builders. He cited parental pressure on schooling focusing on practical money making, not broad education, and urged broad civic-minded learning.
A speaker laments the era of money making over higher aims. He contrasts the fortunes of Mr. Peabody and Mr. Gould, urging teachers to educate youth toward nobler goals and warning that greed can overthrow governments and harm society.
The piece laments money buying votes in Van Wert County reducing political integrity. It cites past open corruption, notes possible candidates spending up to 1500 dollars, and urges official action to curb such practices before the 1890 campaign begins. It questions how to stop the evil and protect the county’s honor.
The product helps shorten labor and reduce pain and greatly lowers life danger to mother and child when used months before confinement. Inquiries directed to The Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Ga. Sold by Hines & Son.
Boston this week hosts the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic with tens of thousands of visitors. Fifty thousand veterans parade before the commander in chief, underscoring enduring reverence for Civil War leaders and battles as parades and camp fires energize a nationwide audience.
Advertisement notes the pills as active, effective and pure for sick headache, disordered stomach, loss of appetite, bad complexion and biliousness. Claims they have never been equaled in America or abroad. J. W. Evans & Son.
The piece argues farmers and labor groups demand ending the fee system and reducing county official salaries to business levels. It notes distrust in fees, supports graded or fair salaries, and cites wheat prices as a reason for reform. It predicts change soon as public sentiment coalesces.
An old advert states James T. Gott paid thirty one dollars for his wife’s annual doctor bills and that one bottle of Bradfield’s Female Regulator cured her better than previous medicines. The ad urges writing Bradfield’s Regulator Co. in Atlanta for details and notes it is sold by Hines & Son in Carmi Illinois.
Ex mayor J O Browder writes to defend the town creek ditch assessment claimed by the county, stating the village protested the charge as unjust and that council and solicitor records show no prior knowledge, while noting potential funds to cover any final payment and criticizing recent political attacks.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Acker's English Remedy superior for throat and lung complaints. It claims magic relief for Whooping Cough and Croup and offers a sample bottle free with a positive guarantee from J W Evans & Son.
Local advertisement for Syrup White Pine and Tar touted as cure for coughs croup and whooping cough. Bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents. Sold by L. F. Gackenheimer.
In Beverly West Virginia, J. H. F. reflects on a two week visit tracing childhood memories. The town's Civil War history includes battles at Rich Mountain and Rosser raids, with soldiers’ camps now replaced by homes and a growing town. He notes anticipated railroad completion, timber and coal wealth, and Elkins era development including a grand home and planned upscale surrounding residences. The piece closes with local pride and a sense of forward prosperity.
A dealer offers a promotion from Aug 16 to Oct 18 1890 giving a free Cuban parrot and cage with every 25 cent purchase. The parrots are described as talkative and premier birds, on exhibition at Ohio Drug Store, inviting customers to see them and visit the store.
An advertisement extols Ayer’s Hair Vigor as clean, agreeable, and beneficial, claiming it is the most elegant and economical toilet preparation. It asserts the product aids abundant hair growth and restores natural color, luster, and texture for ladies.
Edgar Simmons Jennings on the sick list. Mrs Samuel Weaver has typhoid fever. Mrs J B Longsworth very ill. Emery Roller very ill. Henry Lang noted as first Black speaker mastering Welch. Rev Elijah Coil of Massachusetts visiting. Minnie Nunemaker of Chicago visiting. Mrs George Wolf robbed of pocket book last Wednesday at Lima. Bowers baby paralyzed. County fair managers to ban gambling devices. Wesley Biner died at 83. pioneer resident of the county for forty years. He leaves four sons and two daughters.
Teachers in the vicinity attend institute for winter work. A camp meeting is planned by local colored residents. The local Grange declines, the Farmer's Alliance nears crossing from Indiana. Miss Ollie Teagarden and Miss Cora Spenny visit Middlepoint. C J Foster returns to Middlepoint Normal to finish studies and teach.
Miss Susie Parke of Cincinnati visits Miss Ella Bevington. Guests in Allen county last Saturday and Sunday include John Evans Mrs Prichard Miss Annie Bevington and Mrs John Thomas. L P Jackson W C Edwards near Shanes Crossing on business. W L Jackson traveled to Paulding county last Saturday. D J Edwards recovers from a wound received serving his country. Oil men scout the area for a potential territory to lease. J B Metz and Miss Minnie Jackson are sick. G W and J H Bevington spent Sunday at home with their parents.
A Victorian-era health warning describes tiredness fever and pains as signs of poisoned blood and urges purification to avoid death. It promotes Dr Acker's English Blood Elixir as a guaranteed remedy for scrofula and syphilitic poisons sold by J W Evans & Son.
Allie Hickman is sick with fever and Florence Rice remains on the sick list. Uncle George Stemen begins a new house. Harry Bell shows a new rig. L B Siemen replaced M J Kerns at Columbus for the picnic duties. The wheat threshing total was 157 bushels. T C Kensler returns from Indiana with sister’s health improving. John Burroughs loses a horse. The picnic was a success with strong attendance and Grange funds raised.
An 19th century advertisement touts Loose's Red Pile Remedy as a positive specific for all forms of hemorrhoids including blind, bleeding, itching, ulcerated and protruding piles. Price 50 cents. Sold by Hines & Son.
Grandpa and grandma Zimmerman are said to be quite ill. A pleasant call Friday from Jacob Lepley brought good health. A prayer for rain is requested. Counsellor shows record pace in chopping carp began August seventh, eighteen ninety. A premium offers one to hundred dollars for each growing thistle or burr on the farm with neighbor cooperation urged to remove pests.
A Columbus Wisconsin man cites his wife’s 16 month treatment by doctors in New York Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati and Buffalo before reporting relief from one bottle of Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. He urges readers to ask at Ohio drug stores for a free trial bottle and Dr Miles’ book on nerves and heart.
An advertised remedy for all bowel and stomach disorders in children and adults. It promises prompt relief from diarrhea cholera morbus flux and dysentery and best for summer complaint colic wind and abdominal pain. Warranted satisfaction or money refunded.
The Van Wert Canton from Ohio received unprecedented praise from Chicago papers for its drill and marching at the encampment. Reports note brisk formation, precise line work, and strong chevalier performances led by Captain M. B. Evers Jr. Over fifty chevaliers contested the sword drill with Canton Van Wert earning high marks and substantial prize money.
Exva Carmichail announces a full line of hats and trimmings with the latest styles and low prices. She offers dressmaking at low rates and guarantees satisfaction, inviting customers to inspect goods at rooms above Hines & Son's Pioneer Drug Store on Main Street in Van Wert, Ohio.
Mrs Mary L Baker of Ovid Michigan credits Dr Miles New Heart Cure with dramatic health gains after years of heart disease. She reports improved breath, vitality, mind and sight and urges others to try the remedy. Gackenheimer druggists guarantee it. Also note the German Catholic Central Society plans its Baltimore meeting August 17 21 with excursion rates offered via Pennsylvania Lines.
As a general liniment for sprains bruises rheumatism and back muscle pains it is described as unrivalled and offered for sale by J W Evans and Son.
Moist itching and stinging piles worsen at night leading to bleeding ulcers and tumors. Swayne’s OrnaMENT claims to stop itching and bleeding and heal ulcers, often removing tumors, available by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
Vender Hines & Son offers Loose’s Red Clover Pills claimed to cure Sick Headache Dispepsia Indigestion and Constipation at 250 per box or 5 boxes for 1 a bold sales pitch for medicinal remedies in historical advertising.
Six fresh cows for sale by A Nash on the Shanesville road one and a half miles south of Van Wert.
An 19th century advertisement describes morning cough and breathing symptoms as early consumption. It markets Dr. Acker's English Cough Remedy offered by J. W. Evans & Son with a positive guarantee.
Partially readable OCR lists various foods and meats including apples dried and green butter yellow white lard bacon shoulders and chickens. Mentions Gilliland as the source or author of the fragment.
An Evans and Son advertisement guarantees Dr Acker's English Cough Remedy will cure coughs quickly or refunds the purchase price. The firm promises full money back if directions are followed and no improvement is found.
An advertisement touts Mra Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething remedy used for forty years by millions. It claims relief from teething pain and cures for dysentery diarrhea and griping. It also announces excursion tickets to Sandusky Ohio for the National Encampment at Lakeside with a $3.50 round trip rate.
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