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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1890
Page
7
The advertisement notes extreme heat has melted prices across all stock. It promotes a full range of men and boys clothing including suits, pants, summer coats and vests, shirts, and underwear with special low prices. Aimed to clear space for upcoming fall stock. claims the largest stock and lowest prices.
The Weekly Bulletin announces a three month trial offer to new subscribers ending September 1. Five copies can be sent to a single post office for three months for one dollar. cash in advance. Encourage neighbors to join and form a club with names and funds.
Peter Richmond resigns as foreman of the Mackinaw repair shops and W C Mitchell from the south is appointed as the new foreman overseeing the shop operations and staff.
J O Mozier of Chilcote’s grocery exits the Democratic bid for Recorder. He is described as a hustler with many friends backing his candidacy.
Elsworth Anson reports a large crane seized two days ago near Glenn's crossing east of town. The device measures nearly six feet from tip to tip and is described as extra large.
A ten year old boy, son of Mrs. Dr. Dix, while playing with a target pistol on Wednesday, shot himself in the left side. The ball glanced and passed half around his body causing an ugly flesh wound but not a dangerous one. He is expected to recover soon.
City officials warn residents that taking water from fire cisterns for private use is illegal and will be prosecuted. The mayor urges enforcement following a prior council resolution banning the practice.
Several ladies are canvassing the town to aid the destitute Thompson family. Those with clothing provisions or money may leave at Brown & Fronefield's grocery T S Gilli land's office or Long Wappner before 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Van Wert Canton returns from the Chicago National Encampment with total prize money of 930 dollars. In class D they won first prize 800 dollars, while Captain Evers earned 80 and Chevalier Campbell 50 for individual drills. J. I. Ream leads a battalion as major of the regiment.
An abandoned gas well on Jennings road near Spice Run was set alight Sunday night and now burns fiercely with a roaring flame heard a half mile away. The well flows sulphur water and the water well is spoiled unless the fire is extinguished. Casings redden from the heat and authorities seek the arsonist to be caught and jailed.
The Spencerville ball team visited Van Wert on Wednesday and won 12 to 8, but both squads showed weak form and the contest failed to excite the crowd. The victory goes to Spencerville's first nine.
The Van Wert county fair anticipates strong displays in agricultural and horticultural divisions despite crop troubles from drought. Directors praise volunteers as 25 workers renovate grounds, add buildings, and improve facilities. Premiums, a fast horse lineup, and ample exhibitor conveniences are planned for September 2 to 5.
John A. Smith of Liberty township died Saturday afternoon at 66 after chronic bone disease and septicemia. Born in Germany in 1824, he migrated to the United States at six, lived in Pennsylvania before Tuscarawas County, helped found the Clover Leaf railroad, ran lumber and manufacturing ventures, and enforced temperance in Shasta. He served as infirmary director and justice of the peace for nine years. He married in 1849 and left a widow and five children. Funeral at Tomlinson church Monday.
Mr. Ackom, a breeder of Poland China hogs, brought a freak pig to Harrison Township Saturday evening. A pig in the litter nearly resembled an elephant with enormous ears a long trunk and one tusk. The animal’s color and unusual feet position, with the trunk starting from the forehead, mark it as a rare oddity in the animal world.
Prof Kulp will perform a balloon ascent and parachute drop on September 3 at the fair ground. A. Lynch notes the event may regain favor with the Van Wert crowd and expects a large attendance, hoping the attempt succeeds this time.
The Mercer county pioneers and ex soldiers plan a two day reunion at Mendon on the 21st and 22nd with Gen. W. H. Gibson as the main attraction both days. An immense crowd is expected.
Charley Davis, about thirty, was found dead by the railway track two miles west of Delphos. He was intoxicated when he boarded train 94 and fell twice. The body was brought home to his father T. E. Davis and buried this afternoon after a local inquest began.
A new crossing is placed across South Washington street from the alley north of Mrs. Conn's business room to the alley north of T. 8. Gilliland's office. The post office crossing will be torn away and the council is blamed for poor judgment. The post office, a public hub, serves citizens and country visitors. removing this crossing, while dangerous and inconvenient for teams, draws strong condemnation.
In regular session seven members present the council read and approved minutes. L Meredith reappointed to Health Board and L Slade filled vacancy. Malick engineer report on Delaney ditch filed. Kepler street sewer cost apportionment reassessed. new assessors Jones Collins Clark named. Elm and Monroe street sewer contract awarded for 285 dollars. After sidewalk and street light reports the meeting adjourned.
The county fair races are set to be the best yet with purses 40 percent higher than last year. Six more stalls will be erected to house the growing number of horses, and Van Wert track is praised as among the state’s best with heavy purses. Horse lovers are urged to attend this year’s events.
A blaze on the Ohio Improvement Company farm north of Convoy destroyed nineteen large hay stacks. The loss is estimated in the hundreds of dollars as hay prices rise ahead of winter.
A. Seelberg & Co advertises yard wide unbleached muslin at 6 1 4 cents and bleached muslin at 7 cents, promoting quality and value for buyers.
A. H. Watts foreman of the Mackinaw repair shops has been appointed acting master mechanic, vice F. W. Dubert who resigned. Watts will supervise the machinery and car departments and is to be congratulated on his promotion.
Col Bliss authorizes the Delphos Courant to announce he cannot be a candidate for Congress in this district. He states his health is too feeble to endure a political campaign.
The Prohibitionists of the county plan a convention at the fair ground on August 27 with a basket picnic and the nomination of a county ticket.
Fire last Friday afternoon damaged a shed kitchen owned by Adam Stuckey in York township. Neighbors assembled quickly and prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent structures.
The firm of McCoy and Vorp on East Main street has dissolved as Mr. Vorp retires. The business will continue at the old stand under Mr. McCoy.
A young man named O G Good forged signatures on a $300 bank note at the First National Bank. After forging, he admitted the act but claimed little recollection and mental balance concerns led to the decision not to prosecute. He was discharged with liberty though neighbors say his mind has been affected since last fall. We are now showing some excellent values in Black Dress Goods and Milk TI SEELBERG CO.
A South Washington street free for all broke out at the Grand Opera House Tuesday night as a weekly crowd met for dancing. The fight caused noise on Maine street with a few injuries but no arrests despite three marshals present. The mayor's court remained empty afterward.
W. F. Hire car accident west of Convoy left him unconscious after his horse bolted and the buggy overturned. He suffered a dislocated shoulder and severe head bruising and was treated by Dr. R. L. Crooks in Convoy. His condition remained critical delaying return to his home city until yesterday.
A list of letters remaining at the Van Wert Ohio post office for the week ending August 14 1890 includes Andrews J A Book Ida Brown Mrs Crates Dester Devore Asa M Goodwin Mrs Hamlet David Klinger Michael Melchi Chas McFarland Alice Morgan J M Murray Laura Richie Jessie Sherman Frank Tompkinson A Wisenhawer Mrs Willey Chas Yost George Persons. Recipients should say advertised when calling and note the date.
Eli Kimmel suffered a serious fall while working on the Fronefield and Greene Wald building Tuesday. He is badly bruised with at least one broken rib and is at his South Side home receiving care and medical attention.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Seymore Scott died yesterday in Lima. The remains were brought to the city today and the funeral will be held at the home of Mr. C. C. Clark on East Main Street Saturday morning at nine o'clock.
An adjourned term of Common Pleas Court opened Tuesday with Judge Day on the bench. The session ended at noon Wednesday after hearing motions and demurrers and rendering judgments. No further court sessions until October.
A long list of residents and relatives are noted as traveling or visiting distant places including Chicago Boston Columbus Findlay Decatur Ind Mansfield Petoskey Wyoming and Jamestown New York with returns to Ada Lima and Celina and stops at Fort Wayne Manitou Beach and Buckland.
The Van Wert delegation reports an excellent time at the mass convention of farmers in Columbus and denies Democratic papers' claim that the event served Republican interests. They state all party matters were strictly prohibited and promise further details next week.
The third District G. A. R. brigade reunion will be held in Van Wert on October 9. Counties in the district include Allen Mercer Paulding and Defiance. Brigade commander W. C. Tingle of Columbus Grove assures a successful event with a warm welcome for veterans.
The Bulletin credits the Hon. L Meredith for providing copies of Salt Lake City newspapers.
Five residence lots in Dickinsons addition were sold on Saturday afternoon for a total of 750 dollars. The event highlights a modest local real estate transaction with buyers and prices not named in the report.
A community festival is scheduled for Thursday August 21 at the Convoy Grange Hall inviting all residents to attend.
Mrs J I Higgins hosts a reception this evening in the parlors of the Hotel Marsh to honor her sister Mrs Williamson of Tennessee.
T C Wilkinson of the Republican notes the birth as he passes cigars to the boys last Friday and congratulates the happy parents.
The board of equalization met Wednesday to organize for a ten year term. It comprises the commissioners auditor and surveyor tasked with equalizing real estate values.
The young daughter of Elias More Head near Potts Corners fell Monday and tore a long deep gash in her right arm on a nail. Dr Hastings treated and dressed the wound.
Mr C C Ensminger of this city is appointed day operator at Monroeville. Having only six months in a telegraph office he is rightly rated a good one and his promotion is deserved.
Friends surprised Miss Ollie Fronefield at her home on her 22nd birthday Wednesday. She recovered from the surprise quickly and proved a charming hostess during the pleasant evening.
W. J. Foss of Mackinaw was struck by a fast ball while playing catch in the park on Tuesday evening, breaking the little finger between the last two of his right hand. He will be unable to enjoy ball play for some time.
The Teachers Institute elected President W. Miller Vice President Maggie Rose Secretary Chloe Longsworth and Executive Committee members T Fostnaught C M Deniston and Ida Paessnler. Happy Joe appeared before Mayor Balyeat on a drunk and disorderly charge. the mayor taxed him fifteen dollars and costs. Joe paid part of the amount and pledged the rest. He is among those who attempted to leave town last Thursday night.
Eliza Lowrey mother of James L and Fremont Lowrey died at her home on Cemetery street after a lingering illness. She was 73 and died of a congestive chill. Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 pm at the house conducted by Rev. W H Lilly of the English Lutheran Church.
The Beverly West Virginia Enterprise notes Rev J H Fitzwater of this city delivering a summer sermon at the Presbyterian church on What to Do and How to Do It. He argued strongly against the liquor traffic highlighting its political power social harm and aims to drive it back to hell. Fitzwater is described as a forceful engaging speaker outspoken on moral issues facing home church and state.
Friday night Marshal Rose reported a disturbance at the city prison where three inmates attempted to dig through the wall. A hole was made in the wall between cells and a breach in the north wall was started, revealing that the prison is an insecure facility requiring stronger defenses.
District Deputy A A Giffin organized Lafayette Grange at Middlepoint starting with 51 charter members. Officers include Master J O Armstrong Overseer R F Kiger Lecturer B W Priddy Steward L Armstrong Asst Steward W Tabler Chaplain H P Mowry Secretary L D Moore Treasurer Naomi McNall Pomona Ellen Fawucett Flora Ella Moore Ceres Mary Tabler Gate Keeper S L Foster Lady Ruth Steward M E Kiger.
Mrs Joseph Grenemire of Harrison township died Wednesday at 34 due to an ovarian tumor. She leaves a husband and two children.
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a cure for coughs and colds. It claims many locals have been helped and urges readers to ask others about its effectiveness. Large bottles sell for 50c and 1.00 with a free sample bottle offered.
Prohibitionists of Van Wert county announce a mass convention at the fair ground in Van Wert on Wednesday August 27 at 10 am to nominate candidates for the November election. A basket picnic will follow with all party members invited. E C Dimviddie and other speakers will address the gathering. women are expected to attend. Committee directive.
The Detroit Exposition and Fair run August 26 to September 5 with a round trip fare via the Toledo St Louis and Kansas City Railway. A grand lake and rail excursion to Detroit and Mackinac is offered on August 25 with rates about a quarter of the regular fare. C C Jenkins G P A Toledo Ohio.
The Knights Templar commandery at Toledo provides a one fare round trip for the event on August 20 1890. From Van Wert the rate is 2.60 dollars with tickets sold August 19 20 valid for outbound travel and return through August 25 1890 by Toledo bound trains stamped by the day. W M Franarry Agent.
An affidavit from Detroit Michigan notes the value and scarcity of a Cuban or Pine Island parrot owned by James B. Wilkinson of 21 Grand River Avenue. Wilkinson says he has kept the parrot five years and refused a $100 offer as of age three, stating he would not take $500 currently. The affidavit was sworn on June 12, 1890, before Notary Eugene E. Clarkson in Wayne County.
At the bride's parents home in Liberty township on August 7, Elsworth Brown and Miss Callie Hoffman were married by Rev. E W Wot. The couple active in society and church work will soon move to Georgia where Mr Brown will supervise a school.
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