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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1890
Page
8
Par Ohio City news notes a recent rain spurring farmers to plow for wheat while local and visiting residents mingle. Band tournaments draw crowds with Kenton Band first and Lima Band concert at Lambert's Hall. railways expand, police demand grows, and Liberty township hires teachers for winter sessions.
Sherman Mott and wife visited Van Wert over Sunday as Scott prepares for the upcoming fair. Local education and real estate news include Charles Drury closing a west town school and the partnership of Sherman Mott with J. I. Marks in real estate. Citizens plan for a strong fair presence amid growing state politics and store developments by Amos Bucher and others.
Health in the vicinity remains good as farmers cut corn after recent rains. Wim Burnett visits Fayette county. Our Grange thrives. L. P. Jackson and others seen about town. Frank Coil called. Newton Tracy and Wm Clants bought a fine horse. Andrew Oliver and family visited Sunday. fair upcoming with exhibits urged. John Holoway builds in Spencerville. Elijah Coil and J. J. Miller hosted by H. W. Converse.
Residents welcome recent rains after a dry spell and plan to start fall plowing in earnest. Local concerns include the loss of a valuable colt from la grippe and Levi Whipple’s lingering fever. Visitors from Van Wert stayed with the Updegrove family before returning home with Glen. Nearby residents attended a Dunkirk meeting, while John McCoy endures a painful catarrh and Will Upty works on carpentry with Whitman.
Lewis Lake, paralyzed two weeks ago, now sits up. H Inwood plans moving on the John Ralston property. Corn cutting begins in the neighborhood. Recent rains prompt farmers to prepare seed beds. Camp meeting near Hicksville drew many locals. Matthew Yoh bought a new evaporator to press cane for molasses. he is skilled at the craft. The county law requires road supervisors to curb noxious weeds along highways, but enforcement is weak in this township.
J J Shumaker visited the area last Friday. Mr and Mrs Tom Ludwik from Allen county spent Sunday with Low Ireland. Henry Saum has his barn repainted. Miss Lillie Pifer returns from Mercer county visit. Two youths engaged in a minor setto. School to begin in frog pond district next Monday with Mr Johnson as teacher. Miss Lillie Stinemetz attends Middlepoint Normal. J M Gardner returns from 21st O V I L reunion at Mt Gilead. Medford baby died last Thursday. burial to join mother. Grace youths plan missionary concert soon. Mrs Joshua Ketcham of Van Wert returns home. Mrs Catharine Burroughs visits daughter Mrs Joseph Cowgill. Farmers prepare to attend the county fair.
A. L. Pollock's sore foot heals while Asa Pollock and family suffer eye trouble. Rain boosts corn and late potatoes if frost stays away, enabling fall planting. Abe Pollock reports moving, setting, and threshing 300 bushels of wheat in three hours. Community events include a band tournament in Ohio City and local school reopening.
Blissville Michigan postmaster issues a formal notice that stamps will not be licked for anybody. Letters requiring postage will be held if a five dollar bill is attached, and Cabers dropped to the mailbox with two cents will not be accepted.
A Middletown man bought a large watchdog to protect his chickens but awoke to find both the dog and his flock missing. The incident shows persistent poultry thefts in Connecticut and the owner’s distress after a night of assumed security.
The author argues the Senate should pass the election bill now rather than delay until after elections, comparing the delay to a wartime tactic of using and later reclaiming a weapon. The piece urges immediate action, contending postponement weakens policy and wastes urgency.
A woman near Bryan finds a cryptic blotter note reading one gui had away in her husband’s office after twenty years of no communication. The unsolved question stirs local curiosity about the message and its origin.
General N P Banks recalls a 1856 incident in Boston where Orr later Speaker raised a point of order that no quorum had voted. Banks checked the room, found a quorum, declared the visible, and the matter proceeded without dispute. The remark highlights a sensible ruling once made.
Hype surrounds Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine touted for curing nervous prostration changes of life pain dullness head confusion sleeplessness blues neuralgia palpitation monthly pains. Distributors C W Snow Co Syracuse Talbott Moss Greensburg and A W Blackburn Wooster report strong sales and universal satisfaction. Free illustrated treatise on nerves and heart with sample bottle at Ohio Drug Store.
Elias Fostnaught offers for sale at his residence six miles west of Van Wert on the Pleasant and Harrison township line Tuesday September 16 1890 starting at 10 o’clock a m. The auction includes three work horses and one yearling gelding eleven head of cattle seven milch cows two two year olds one three year old heifer fresh soon and one yearling one large brood sow seven large shoats six small shoats and seven pigs one mower one spring wagon one Randall Hay Rake about ten acres of corn plows harrows and other farm implements and household and kitchen furniture. Terms made known on day of sale.
J M Scott offers at his residence one mile west of Cavette in Union township a sale on Friday September 12 1890 starting at 9 oclock a m of five horses three brood mares foals a two year old colt and a spring colt two milch cows a two year old heifer a spring calf 21 hogs ten averaging about 125 pounds each the rest shoats a two horse wagon harrow double harness hay in stack about 10 acres of corn and other articles. Terms cash for sums 5 and under and credit twelve months for larger amounts with note and two approved securities. G W Borg auctioneer.
Mrs. B. M. Searles of Elkhart Indiana escaped premature death after years of heart trouble including smothering spells short breath and chest pain. She credits Dr Miles New Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine with a quick improvement after starting treatment. A free book on the Heart and Nerves is offered with purchases at Ohio drug stores.
The C H V T railroad offers reduced rates to west, southwest and northwest destinations with through car service, improved equipment and reliable connections. Contact agents or write H J Faukennaon G P A for details.
Patent remedy touted to cure itch mange and scratches on humans or animals in 80 minutes. Sold by Hines and Son, druggists of Van Wert.
Albany Express argues the phrase smoking revolver is overused in newspaper crime reporting. It rejects dramatic lurid imagery and cites that revolvers cannot be seen smoking after a discharge, urging calmer, factual coverage and restraint in crime narratives.
The Democratic committee fixed September 20 as the county convention date. Five nominees are likely for various offices with incumbents Harvey for auditor and Brotherton for probate judge expected to win renomination. Recorder candidates may include J O Mosier O W Miller and possibly J N Foley in a four cornered race. Missioners contest features Freck Rodney Graham and John C Miller. A lively scene is expected as the party endorses Campbell Ford Layton and traditional party lines while opposing certain tariff and election bills.
An old and trusted remedy used for over fifty years by millions of mothers. It soothes teething children, softens gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and treats diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle. Ask for Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup only.
The ad claims Symptoms include moisture intense itching and stinging mainly at night. It asserts Swayne's Oigument halts itching and bleeding heals ulceration and removes tumors in most cases. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son Philadelphia. 1dec89.
The Board of Education extended the truant officer duties at its Wednesday meeting. Previously volunteers gathered clothing and books for indigent children. now Mr. Billman will handle and enforce the program. His salary rises to reflect the broader responsibilities.
In Liberty township on August 23, S J Hackedorn hosted a birthday gathering for son C G Hackedorn. About fifty to sixty guests enjoyed music from the Ohio City band and lively laughter. At 9:30 p.m. the crowd shared ice cream cake and other treats prepared by the hosts.
The notice proclaims Kemp's Balsam cures coughs and colds and has earned community trust. It touts wide sale and asks readers to ask friends who used it for opinions. Large bottles cost 50 cents and one dollar at druggists, with a sample bottle free.
English Spavin liniment removes all lumps blemishes from horses including splints ring-bone and sprains. Save 50 by use of one bottle. Warranted the most wonderful blemish cure ever known. Sold by Hines and Son druggist Van Wert December 6 1889.
An advertisement claims Dr Acker's English Remedy is superior for throat and lung issues including Whooping Cough and Croup. It promises immediate relief and offers a free sample bottle with a positive guarantee, from J W Evans & Son.
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