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Star Bakery advertises Rio coffee priced at 17 cents per pound and good, extra 80, in Van Wert and surrounding area.
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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1887
Page
5
Roasted Coffees Offered at Various Prices
Roasted coffees priced at 25 27 30 and 35 cents per pound are listed for sale. Details indicate a simple price line without further product descriptions.
Unclear Market Note on TEAS Pricing
Fragmentary OCR item shows a price note for uncolored tea in Japan per pound with figures like 100 75 and 50 1 00, lacking complete context or quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Canned Fruits and Vegetables Prices Ad Split
Readable fragment lists canned fruits corn 8 cents string beans 10 cherries 10 and lass 20 cents, indicating a price ad line with item names and cents per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iCorn
Local Store Grain Prices Advertising Text
A fragment lists cereals with prices including 2 pound granulated Rio Span at 15 cents, 2 pound cracked wheat at 12 cents, 2 pound rolled oats, and breakfast hominy, plus 1 pound rolled oats and oat meal priced low.
Pickles Advertises Various Jars at Low Prices
A small grocery ad lists 15 cent price for pickles and options including 1 quart Chow Chow, 1 pint mixed pickles, 1 dozen sour pickles, and related items in a compact line of supermarket offerings.
Meats Prices From Local Market List
A meat price list shows mackerel at 20 cents per pound and pork at 10 cents per pound. Breakfast bacon is 12 cents per pound and bacon at 60 cents per pound. Sugar cured ham priced at 14 cents per pound.
Van Wert Teachers Institute Dates Set for August 20
The Par Mert Bulletin notes the Van Wert County Teachers Institute starts August 20 with four days following and executive committee contact for boarding. It also mentions Midpoint Normal School in Middlepoint, with the fall term already underway and strong student turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert County
Teachers’ Institute
Jackson township leads county with strong wheat yields
Light crops and plenty of machinery make this a poor threshers and clover huller year. John Kyler notes two threshers sold to Samuel and Elijah Thomas of York township and Bucher Bros. of Hoaglin. Clover seed is good. In Jackson township Clarence Roush threshed fifty five dozens of wheat yielding forty one bushels. G W Roush three hundred fifty dozens yielding one hundred twenty seven and a half bushels Clawson wheat. A J Stewart sowed two bushels of a new wheat variety and harvested forty bushels. Jackson leads current reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kyler
Samuel and
Elijah Thomas
York Township
Bucher Bros
Hoaglin Township
James Bradley
M. D. Stewart
Pleasant Township
Jackson
Clarence Roush
G. W. Roush
A. J. Stewart
Relic paper from 1800 Ulster County notes Washington funeral
A rare January 4 1800 Ulster County newspaper copy in Harry Ball's possession includes a report of George Washington’s funeral and fresh congressional proceedings, plus a sale ad for a saw mill and a negro wench. European news dated three months earlier appears in its columns as editors boast of quick delivery. The piece reflects on era contrasts with modern times. Local items note Dayton Franks shop and Van Wert Ohio village council actions, including a money ditch cost reassessment and vehicle licensing ordinances. Minutes show bills of 120.07 and adjournment planned for August 19 at 7:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ball
Ulster County
New York
Ball
George Washington
Mullen
Edwards
Cook
Zeigler
Woodruff
Clippinger
van Wert
Runaway Wagons Tragedy Claims Woman in Town
The incident occurred Monday afternoon when a two horse wagon loaded with grain ran away near Dix church. George Barrett and his wife were tossed from the wagon. Mrs. Barrett, 23, was mortally injured while her husband survived. She died within fifteen minutes at a funeral held Tuesday for John Achison’s eldest daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barrett
Dix
Barlett
John Achison
J. F. Mounts
Delphos cigar makers routed by Van Wert printers in local baseball game
A Delphos crew faced Van Wert printers in a baseball match at the fair grounds. The printers, though lacking an organized nine, rallied to victory with a final score of 19 to 6, amid orderly umpiring by Mr. Eck Evick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphos
van Wert
Brower
Sles
POEAL
Sng Oolcat
Seid
PRAUT
Slater, Charley
Ek Dannecker
Pps
Ferguson
McCarr
I LeHew
Evers
Mr. Eck Evick
Teachers Institute Opens in Van Wert County
A week from Monday August 29 the Teachers Institute begins with sessions for all educators and interested residents. Instructors include J W Knott from Tiffin and C W Bennett from Piqua, along with D R Boyd and D E Cowgill. Evening programs feature reunions and lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
J. W. Knott
Tiffin
C. W. Bennett
Piqua
D. R. Boyd
D. E. Cowgill
Mackinaw Trains Refilled By Oil Well Tanks
The Mackinaw engines now take water from Oil Well Supply Company's tanks. Nineteen tickets were sold for the Niagara Falls excursion Monday, with about 170 passengers turned over to Nickel Plate for transport to the falls. The new Mackinaw time card lists Carlisle on the C H D and Bryan as endpoints, distance 146 miles. The train often passes the station before stopping, causing crowding and baggage delays. blame sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Mackinaw
Carlisle
Bryan
Williams County
Palace Restaurant Debuts Milk Shake Agitator
O. W. Allen introduces an agitator device to blend a new milk shake at his Palace Restaurant. The machine reportedly shakes faster than the leading candidate and is promoted as the best way to prepare the drink and lemonade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Allen
Palace
Turner's Improved Band Cutter and Feeder at Fair Exhibit
The Van Wert Machine Works will showcase Turner's new band cutter and feeder at the upcoming fair. The invention aims to demonstrate its operation to the public, promising notable functionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert Machine Works
Reunion of the 46th O V V Soldiers in Van Wert
Surviving members of the 46th O V V S plan a ninth annual reunion in Van Wert next Wednesday and Thursday. About 175 of the original thousand are alive with many expected to attend. The program includes a depot reception, Relating Experiences, prayers, band music, an address by Col I N Alexander, and a march to the Pavilion for dinner and further activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
46Th
O.V.V. 1
van Wert
46Th O. V. V. S
Hiestand
E. W. Work
Glee Club
City Hall
Sharp
Court House
Rev. C. Crawford
Col. I. N. Alexander
Pugh
J. B. Neil
Social notes and obituaries from local town
Judge Dailey remains ill while numerous visitors and residents travel for business, health, or leisure across Wiltshire, Union City, and surrounding towns. The section records arrivals, outings, a paralyzed man’s death, a typhoid death, and a pony for sale.
Coming Events Preview At Local Churches And Society
The Baptist Church announces preaching Sunday morning and evening by the pastor. The Presbyterian Social meets at Mrs. J. C. Lamerson's home next Wednesday afternoon. Miss Bertha V. Childs speaks at City Hall Friday evening August 19 at seven thirty about temperance. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Social
J. C. Lamerson
Bertha V. Childs
van Wert
City Hall
Temperance
Evangelical Church Services Admitted to All
Sunday school at 9 50 a m prayer meeting at 10 45 a m German preaching at 3 p m English preaching at 730 p m We extend a hearty welcome to all Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Church
Fruit Social at Baptist Church Ladies Hold Dime Event
The Baptist Church ladies announce a dime fruit social at Mr. P. Troup’s Middle Street residence this Friday evening August 19. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Church
P. Troup
Middle Street
O. V. V. I. Association Reunion Set for Mansfield Ohio
The 15th O. V. V. I. Association will hold its annual reunion in Mansfield Ohio on September 8 and 9. Members of Co. H are asked to note the dates and all comrades and Mansfield citizens will warmly welcome attendees. By request of Jno M Ewrna, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. V. V. I. Association
Mansfield
Ohio
Co. H
Jno
M. Ewrna
Dedication of Baptist Edifice Planned for August 28
A new Baptist church edifice will be dedicated on Sunday August 28 with Rev D B Cheney of Lima Ohio preaching at 1020 am. Rev G E Leonard secretary of the Ohio Baptist Convention will attend and participate. Citizens of Van Wert and nearby areas are invited. N B H Garpyen will remain pastor and financial relations until the date and sever ties September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Cheney
D. D
Lima
Ohio
G. E. Leonard
Ohio Baptist Convention
van Wert
N. B. H. Garpyen
County fair prep and town news in brief
Local gossip notes readiness for the county fair and promised stove wood delivery. The mayor’s court deals with several drunkenness cases. Dayton Frank sells his tailoring shop to G W Day. Union school heater work advances and an optician’s office is being prepared above Barrick’s. Grain prices at Patrons’ warehouse list wheat 65, oats 24, corn 36 to 38, rye 40 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kear
Dayton Frank
G. W. Day
Union School
Local Briefs and Notices from Galion Area
Mr. W R Jackson returned from Philadelphia after a tumor removal performed by Dr Agnew without anaesthetics. Street crossing criticisms in Con voy disputed by the Street Commissioner. Eight clay pigeon shooters visited Delphos for a return match won by Blue Rocks 146 to 139, though officials dispute persists. Alfred Reichenbach and Ida Bowman married at Galion with friends extending best wishes. Mrs H Rump and Mrs W R Jackson attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Jackson
Philadelphia
Agnew
Garfield
Delphos
Blue Rocks
Alfred Reichenbach
Kauke’s
Ida Bowman
Wooster
Galion
H. Rump
Burglary at John E. Smith Home Near Schumm Reported
Burglary occurred yesterday forenoon at the house of John E. Smith near Schumm. A valuable watch a note of 50 dollars and other articles were taken while the family was away. Warning issued against purchasing the note or watch. Also a notice seeks a seven or eight room rental house through Seeversre & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Smith
Schumm
Henry Smith
I, Seevsere & Co
GamaAret 8S Haven Nominated for Probate Judge
The name of GamaAret 8S Haven of Pleasant township is presented to the Republicans of Van Wert county as a suitable candidate for Probate Judge, subject to the Republican County Convention decision. HIS FRIENDS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GamaAret
Haven
Pleasant Township
van Wert County
Republican Convention Nominates Local Candidates for County Office
Joshua Wagers of Wiltshire township seeks the Commissioner nomination. 8S. N. Simpson of York township aims for Recorder seat pending convention decision. J. C. Spray of Washington township is presented for Recorder nomination. W. P. Wolcott, incumbent Recorder, seeks renomination before the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Simpson
York Township
J. C. Spray
Washington Township
W. P. WoLcott
Downing and Huston Couple Married in Van Wert County
On August 11 1887 at the bride’s parents home Rev R Rauch united Reuben W Downing and Anna M Huston both of Van Wert county Ohio In a second notice Jesse Clark and Gertrude Eagy were wed by J P C P Richey at the bride’s home on a Wednesday evening in August 188.
The Star opens one price clothing house in Van Wert
The Star promotes its strictly one price policy in Van Wert Ohio aiming to outdo local rivals. It boasts a large stock and lower prices, drawing customers from five counties while challenging competitors who imitate its model. The ad hints at future disclosures about the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
Montana
Sand
V. W
Star
Ft. Wayne
Van
V. W. Co
V. W. Clothier
J. P.C
Wo. W. Co
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A.lynch
Par Mert Bulletin
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Smoke Hire
the Institute
Dailey
E. F. Johnson
Wiltshire
Mima Scott
Galton
M.S. Cramer
Mt. Vernon
I. Seelberg
Squire Edwards
Jennings Township
D. P. Donathan
Sherman Brigade
Crestline
G. M. Hall
B. L. Caples
Fostoria
J. H. Foster
R. Rauch
H. Hudspeth
John Whitcraft
Tully Township
George Cover
A. L. Doran
Harry Noell
West Virginia
Maryland
Kingwood
Mountain Lake Park
Peter G. Rice
Raymond Street
Juniata County
Pennsylvania
Mary Beale
Bucyrus
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
C. Crawford
Woodland Cemetery
W. H. Grapes
Hotel Marsh
Grapes
Helen Hays
Greenville
Presbyterian Church
Wesleyan Female College
Delaware
Clara Anderson
East Main Street
Fruit Social
Annualeunion
Joshua Wagers
Wiltshire Township
Suc
Cess
Marsh
Congress
Jas
Clark & Son
THE
Columbus Watch
Northwestern
Meredith & Rowland
L. F, Gackenheimer
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