Candidates Named for State Offices in Ballot List
For Lieutenant Governor E L Lampson of Ashtabula. For Treasurer John Brown of Jefferson. For Judge of the Supreme Court F J Dickman of Cuyahoga. For Attorney General D K Watson of Franklin. For Clerk of the Supreme Court U H K Hester of Van Wert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Lampson
Ashtabula
John Brown
Jefferson
Supreme Court
F. J. Dickman
Cuyahoga
D. K. Watson
Franklin
Supreme Court, U
HK. Hester
van Wert
Republicans of Van Wert County Convention Notice
The Republicans of Van Wert County are called to a mass convention at the Court House on Tuesday September 3 1889 at 10 oclock for nominating candidates for Representative Clerk of the Courts Sheriff Treasurer Commissioner Infirmary Director and Coroner and to transact other business. By order of Central Committee J Y Topp Chairman F L Dusrman Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert County
Court House
Said County
Central Committee
John Yost
Uriah Sheley
Church of Christ
Ursuant
Court of Common Pleas
Ohio
Towit
Middlepoint
Isaac R, Tudor
Glenn & Johnson
Thurman Pendleton Democrats Shelved as Foraker Campbell Clash Looms
The letter notes a split in Ohio Democratic ranks with Thurman and Pendleton factions sidelined and Campbell facing resistance from old-line Democrats. It predicts a large county convention next Tuesday and a September 17 campaign kickoff by Gov. Foraker at Xenia Greene County Democrats race to attend. Ex soldiers complain of high notice fees. Times claims discontent is widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Foraker
Xenia
Greene County
Times
Ohio Democrats nominate Campbell for Governor amid bitter divisions
The Democratic State Convention ends in dispute with both factions unhappy over the platform and Campbell as candidate. Harter led an ultra free trade speech and the platform endorses the St Louis free trade plank. Critics call the platform hypocritical and weak while naming Allen O Myers, Dan Dalton, and their followers as the looming leaders of the campaign. Campbell aligns with Hoadly after the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Harter
St. Louis
Saltzgaber
Ireland
Ohio
Corporal Tanner
Hoadly
Democratic Party
Allen O. Myers
Dan Dalton
Hoadly, Powell
G. Cleveland
Van Wert Republicans to Nominate Ticket in County Convention
The Van Wert county Republican mass convention Tuesday will nominate a county ticket for November. The party vows harmony, no backroom deals, and open candidacy for any Republican. Supporters are urged to participate and unite behind the chosen slate after the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert County
Mass
Star Chamber
van Wert
Fire protection calls for water works in city
The chief of the Fire Department warns no part of the city has reliable fire protection with no cisterns to rely on. He urges water works to supply abundant, clean water, reduce health issues, and provide safety for homes and businesses, noting a water works representative will visit soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Pennsylvania Depot
Buletin
St. Vitus
United States
Dr. N. J. Apprews
Teixpo
Ono
J. L. Ome
M. D
Baltmore
S. Ll. Nourse
Baltimore
J. G. Briede
New York City
H. J. Haney
Toledo
Onio
Grain men cry overcars for vast elevator grain
The speaker laments the inability to secure railroad cars to move immense grain stores in the town elevators. Mr Flaharty cites a need for seventy five cars while the Grange warehouse halted shipments last Thursday for space. Dealers pay higher grain prices locally than in neighboring towns, and the town boasts no pests.
Barn Fire in Paulding Highlights Water Response
A barn burned in Paulding on Thursday with the loss estimated at $200 and no insurance. The fire department arrived within ninety minutes of the first bell, and water was applied before the foundation was completely destroyed, despite the town lacking its own water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulding
Burglars Hit Local Hardware Store and Office
Burglars entered J. C. Moore's hardware store on Wednesday night and removed cutlery and a revolver. They also rifled J. W. Lambert & Co.'s office, forced the inner vault, and took deeds and other papers. A forthcoming development is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
J. C. Moore
J. W. Lambert & Co
Alaska Community Notes and Sept 15 Dedication Plans
W L Jackson raises the house for D J Edwards before foundation work. Ora Witten has died. Tomlinson church work advances toward a Sept 15 dedication. Aug 24 picnic at Tomlinson grove draws large crowd and six area schools attend. Arthur Spray delivers a notable address. Western Ohio Normal students present. Franks Tromp visits. colored meetings near Enterprise. Dusty roads hinder travel. Mary Hays visits in Shanesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tromp
Dunkirk
Enterprise
Tomlinson Grove
Western Ohio Normal
Venedocia Items Highlight Local Visits and Events
A. D. Morgan and sister Bertie return home after visiting relatives. D. W. Williams took a quick trip to Chicago. T. J. Jones and family spent Sunday in town. Rev. D Jewitt Davies and Rev. D E Jones exchanged pulpits. Howie Morgan of Oakhill visits. Rev. Thos. Roberts of Plymouth will preach next Sunday. John Jones, son of Mrs. Rowland Evans, died of typhoid fever and is buried in Venedocia Cemetery. Eva Evans and Thos. E. Williams from Van Wert were in town. Farmers await rain as dust coats streets. Village school started Monday. Lottie Erwood, infant daughter of John and Lizzie Erwood of Chicago, died Thursday. Mary Ann Jones left for Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Jewitt Davies
D. E. Jones
Howie Morgan
Oakhill
Thos. Roberts
Plymouth
John Jones
Rowland Evans
Venedocia
Eva Evans
Thos. E. Williams
van Wert
Lottie Erwood
John and
Lizzie Erwood
Chicago
Mary Ann Jones
Comer Speaks on Tobacco at County Meeting
The scene centers on Comer in the Van Wert audience as the Major urges patrons to buy at his tobacco store. He touts low prices and large discounts from Van Wert’s tobacco shop, offering a challenge for a chew and promising travel expenses if beaten. He then praises Comer cigars and promotes subscribing to the Van Wert Bulletin for local news and election coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer
van Wert
Ohio
Indiana
United States
Coming Events At Morrison Baptist Church
Morrison Baptist Church hosts Sunday school at 3 p.m. and a pastor’s sermon at 10 30 a.m. this week. The notice highlights worship times and church activities.
Baptist Church Sunday Services
The Baptist Church invites all to Sunday school at 3 p.m. and a sermon by the pastor at 7 30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the events at the church location.
Presbyterian Sunday Schedule Readings and Services
The Presbyterian Church holds Sunday school at 9:30. The pastor will preach at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A Young People's prayer meeting is scheduled for 7:45 in the evening.
99th Regiment IL O V Reunion at Spencerville
The 99th regiment O V IL will hold its annual reunion at Spencerville on September 16, anniversary of Chicamauga. All members are urged to attend the love feast on the evening of the 18th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
99Th Regiment O. V. IL
Spencerville
Chicamauga
Reunion draws large turnout for 46th O V I in Suanes Crossing
Aug 29 1889 Suanes Crossing O V I 46th regiment reunion attracts about a hundred registrants with many more arriving by train. Generals Wolcott Deacon Dent Ike Angle and M A Lilly of Columbus present. Evening speeches reminiscences and handshakes fill the hall. A morning reorganizing meeting and grove speeches follow with a grand town dinner at 12:30 and record crowds anticipated today in Shanes Crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beautiful Grove
Shanes Crossing
Convoy Hometown Notes Highlight Growth and Local Events
Flora McNeal and Rosa Hindeleiter spent Sunday at Van Wert while Convoy sent more excursionists to Warsaw than nearby. The post office moves to Baxter's building at Main and Tully, two doors from its present site. Convoy earns scant patronage for the National Encampment due to unsatisfactory railroad rates. nearly 100 attended in Columbus last year. Saloons benefit from Van Wert’s dry ordinance. A Talmage lecture was read impressively at the Sunday School Convention. Convoy grows in population and business, with talk of a grain elevator and rising property values. Sportsmen train for northern Michigan hunting. A missionary entertainment is planned September 1 at the Lutheran church hosted by the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
van Wert
Baxter's
Main and
Tully Streets
Columbus
New York
Talmage
Ohio
Convoy
Michigan
Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Women as Teachers Benefit Story
An advertisement promotes Zoa-Phora as a cure for uterine derangements said to be caused by standing and stair climbing. The product is marketed to support women’s health and strength, with the seller named as Gackenheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gackenheimer
Death Comes To Shasta Community As Viola Witten Dies
The Shasta column notes sickness in the Engle and Witten families and visits by Mrs. Rachel Beeler from Denver. It reports dustman guests from Bluffton and Kokomo, and records R Hooks harvesting seven acres at 36 3-7 bu per acre. The piece mourns the death of Viola Viola Witten at 13, a Church of God member in Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Jos. Ross
Allen Co
Rachel Beeler
Denver
Ind
I. T. Witten
Miss Dustman
Bluffton
Mrs. Rose
R. Hooks
Rachel Viola Witten
T. T. Witten
Viola
Church of God
Enterprise
Sheriff candidates named for Republican county convention
Emmet C. Bell will be presented as a suitable candidate for Sheriff. Samuel M. Baxter of Jackson township will have his name presented on September 3 to the Republican County Convention for Sheriff. Jacob Beam of Wiltshire township likewise seeks sheriff nomination at the September 3 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet C. Bell
Republican County Convention
Samuel M. Baxter
Jackson Township
Jacob Beam
Wiltshire Township
Candidates Named for County Commissioner Nomination
Henry Longwell of Jackson township and John W. Vans will be presented to the Republican County Convention for the office of county commissioner. The dates cited are September 3 and September 1 in a local party effort to field suitable candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Henry Longwell
Jackson Township
John W. Vans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Par Pert Bulletin
John A. Arnold & CO
J. B. Foraker
Hamilton
Board of Public Works
W. M. Hahn
Richland
John Hancock
Ross
J. Y. Topp
F. L. Dusrman
Thurman and Pendleton
The
Free Trade Times
Foraker
Cars
My Kingdom
Swift Boys
Alaska
W. L. Jackson
D. J. Edwards
Mary Hays
Shanesville
Mrs
L. A. Jackson
Johnstown
Mary Edwards
Francis
Foster Jack
Ora Witten
Tomlinson
Venedocia Items
A. D. Morgan
Bertie
D. W. Williams
T.J. Jones
Edi
Presbyterian Church
N. J. Andrews
Mercy Medical Dispensary
Baltimore, MD
Jnis Means & CO
James Means & Co
James Means
Mes
James
R.A Shiek
Wny
Lincoln St
Boston
Flora McNeal
Rosa Hindeleiter
Scott Witten
John Keller
Kokomo, Ind
J. A. Smith
Ayer
A. J. Eidson
Middleton
Tennessee
James Birchard
Darien
Conn
California
J.B. Chandler
Junction
Sheriff
J.J. Worley
Hartlett McGinnis
Defendent
P. Richey
Pleasant Township
van . Wert County
Elanor M. Brown
Janor M. Brown
A. D. Assi
Richey
Ani Rator
Arittenberg
Ollege
New England College
Fernelits Hall
Breckenridge
Sarah E. Wilson
Butler
DeKalb County
Robert J. Young
Croton
Mary A. Young
Michael Young
Sheriffs Sale
Mary
Sheley
Ames Kirkendale
Rachel Kirkendale
James Kirkendale
Maria Ralston
van Wert Some
Henry Brown
Jadament
Zoa-Phora Medicine Company
Kalamazoo, Mich
J. L. Richardson
Marsh
W. A. Work
P. O. Box
L Brewer
South Washington
Es van Wert
Pioneer
Wassenberc
Wassenberg
Jefferson On
Hiestand
Land Office
van Wert. O
Fronchmeip & Vorr
East Main Street
H. W. Johns
H. W. Johns Man’f’g CO
Asbeaton
Asbeston
Maiden Lane
Wew York
F. C. Holden
Insurance and
Middlepoint, Ohio
Jersey
Timothy
N. Alexander
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