City Schools to Open September 16th
Friday morning note for correspondents requests earlier letters. Announced the city schools will open September 16th for the new term.
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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1889
Page
5
Opening of a Night Blooming Cereas at Mrs Strong Home
A large gathering of ladies and gentlemen assembled Thursday evening at Mrs Strong’s North Jefferson street residence to witness the opening of a night blooming cereas. The centerpiece flower was described as large and fragrant.
Local horses Buckden and Cleveland Bay head to Greenville fair
J. Miller & Co. take two imported horses to the Greenville fair to compete for Darke county honors. Buckden and Cleveland Bay are described as beauties likely to bring back trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. J
Miller & Co
Greenville Fair
Darke County
Buckden
Cleveland Bay
Water Works Promotion Speaks for Shared Utilities
A persuasive plea for coordinated public works argues for electric lights and a comprehensive water system. The speaker emphasizes using underground springs to supply clean water, framing access to water as essential to fighting dust and improving urban life.
Jacobs opens Atlantic house as Commercial House in Enterprise
William Jacobs a blind man formerly of the Commercial House in Middlepoint has opened a hotel in Enterprise in the building known as the Atlantic hotel. The establishment will be known as the Commercial House and he seeks public patronage with confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
William Jacobs
Commercial House
Middlepoint
Atlantic Hotel
Jacobs
Heist and's band reorganization gains strong funding
Citizens subscribe generously to fund the permanent reorganization of Heist and's band. Promoters hail growing support and urge sustained community backing to ensure lasting success.
Veterans Parade Train Passes Through Mackinaw Crossing
Sunday afternoon the fast passenger line was run in three sections to accommodate old veterans heading to Milwaukee. A hot box forced one section to stop near Mackinaw crossing where a car was set off. A accompanying band played lively music and a stash cannon was fired in salute. No dogs were seen in that part of town that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Mackinaw Crossing
Temperance meeting sparks party rhetoric and critique
The Times of this city is criticized for calling a temperance mass meeting partisan and urging Democrats to stay away. Democrats Republicans and Prohibitionists helped arrange the event while agreeing discussions would avoid political or sectarian aims. The author accuses the paper of narrow mindedness and vows further comment on the Saturday article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
the Times
Cavett
Big Bargains in Dry Goods and Nations Offered
H. G. Lehmann & Son advertises ten day sale of dry goods and nations offering goods to customers in exchange for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Lehmann & Son
Mayor May Pleads Guilty Reflecting Temperance Pressure
The article argues May pleaded guilty to violating the local option ordinance to honor honest temperance men subpoenaed by the Prosecution. It contends he would not sacrifice himself for friends and suggests he admitted guilt, noting his government whisky license purchase implies a motive for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
H. F. Carper Starts Work at City Mill
H. F. Carper, formerly of the Peoples' Mill, has begun work at the City Mill. Hall is described as “white as a miller” and invites friends to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Carper
Peoples
Hall
They Come to Town Successful Temperance Meeting
A large crowd attended a temperance mass meeting in Van Wert Ohio's third ward park on Saturday. Delegations from Union and Hoaglin townships arrived with fifty three wagons and buggies as speakers urged strict enforcement of the local dry ordinance. The afternoon session featured Mrs Ella Alexander Boole of New York and was followed by resolutions praising Van Wert's council for enacting the dry law and pledging cooperation to curb liquor traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News and Times
Third Ward Park
Union
Hoaglin
Cavett
York Township
Times
W. H. Snyder
T. S. Gilliland
D. W. Evanss
Isaac Hoaglin
Rufus Duprey
A. A. Giffin
Ella Alexander Boole
New York
Committee On Resolutions
Wuenens
van Wert
A Happy Man Honored by Knights of Pythias
O A Balyeat is praised for long and faithful service as Oscar, Past Chancellor, presents Balyeat with a Past Chancellor jewel of fine design and costly material. Oscar responds with well chosen words and a box of ten cent cigars is shared, highlighting mutual appreciation within the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Balyeat
Oscar
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Dex Clark
Mr. Balyeat
Capper & Terry Store Reopens for Stock Clearance
D Newcomer reopened Capper and Terry grocery store on Saturday morning and will operate at the old stand until stock is sold off. An accident injured John Shreves on the Wis man farm near town when he fell from a hay mow Tuesday evening causing a fractured wrist and dislocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Newcomer
Capper & Terry
John Shreves
Wisman
Town
First National Bank Acquires New Fire Burglar Safe
The First National Bank purchased a fire and burglar proof safe from Diebold Safe and Lock Co of Canton. The safe is now at the freight depot awaiting installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Diebold Safe and Lock Co
Canton
Miller Will Filed for Probate After Death of Jacob Miller
The late Jacob Miller's will was filed for probate on Wednesday. All estate property is left to Mrs. Miller for life, with remainder divided among other heirs. Local notes mention Ladies' Kid Gloves at four cents a pair and notices from H. G. Lehmann & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Miller
H. G. Lehmann & Son
Millinery Store Moves to West Main Street
The Millinery Store of Mrs. R. Dettmer relocates from South Washington Street to No 11 West Main. All old and new customers are invited to visit the new location.
Our County Fair Promises An Outstanding Exhibit
Mrs. R. Dettmer urges Van Wert County to boost the upcoming fair. The grounds are nearly ready, facilities expanded, and all departments should elevate the display. Farmers are urged to enter premiums and locals to invite visitors to make the county’s exhibit the best in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
Convoy Officer Hurt When Horse Team Bolts Near Home
Cap Henry Holmes of Convoy sustained injuries Saturday evening after a team of colts frightened and ran away near his residence. The accident dislocated a shoulder and partially paralyzed one side. he is under careful nursing and receiving good medical attention with hopes for a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Holmes
Convoy
Colts
Dorset Sale Ad Sparks Surprise Discount
An old Dorset shop advertises discounted goods with a 39 cent sale price on a regular fifty cent item offered by H. G. Lehmann and Son.
Arraigned Fritz Berger Case Continued. May Pleads Guilty
Fritz Berger appeared before Mayor Browder but trial was continued to Friday as city solicitor was unprepared. In the afternoon Joseph May pled guilty in Mayor's court, fined fifty dollars plus costs, and appealed to Common Pleas Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Berger
Browder
Joseph May
May
Common Pleas Court
Hort Clark, 19, 337-pound man from Van Wert
Hort Clark, the biggest man in Van Wert, visited Lima after leaving Zanesville where he studies law. At nineteen and 337 pounds he made an impression, surpassing even Charley Sontag in size during his brief stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
City
Hort Clark
Zanesville
Charley Sontag
Bargains in Dress Goods From Lehmann and Son
Bargains in dress goods offered by H. G. Lehmann and Son. Half wool alpaca priced at 9 cents per yard. Wool cashmeres single width at 10 cents per yard. Wool cashmeres double width at 124 cents per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Lehmann & Son
Obituaries for Winnie Stripe and Rev. Bolt
Winnie Stripe nine months old daughter of J L Stripe of the east side died Monday night and was buried Tuesday afternoon with service at the house at 3. Interment in Woodland cemetery. Rev F Bolt died Sunday afternoon at 4 at his home corner Crawford and Harrison. Funeral services were Tuesday at 1 at the German Evangelical church East Main Street conducted by Rev W H Lilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Stripe
J. L. Stripe
East Side
Woodland Cemetery
F. Bolt
Crawford and
Harrison Streets
East Main Street
W. H. Lilly
Street counterfeiters rounded up after timid passers
Tuesday morning a man two women and a couple of children were arrested for attempting to pass counterfeit money. Two counterfeit quarters and twenty five cents in silver were found. The group appeared unable to tell real money from fake and were released. Black Velveteen 25 cents, Colored Velveteen 35 cents, Colored Satins 35 cents per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Lehmann & Son
Van Wert Carriage Co Expands by Acquiring Lima Shop
The Van Wert Carriage Company has purchased J. T. Cox’s carriage and wagon shop in Lima and taken possession. F. D. Matthys will supervise the Lima plant, to be known as the Lima Carriage Company. The plant, twenty five years old, is expected to yield good returns, with ongoing first class work and stable management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert Carriage Company
J. T. Cox
Lima
F. D. Matthys
Lima Carriage Company
Matthys
Theompany
Merrick Takes Charge of Ohio State Fair Agriculture Department
A. R. Merrick departed Thursday for Columbus to assume leadership of the agricultural department at the state fair. The State Board of Agriculture praised his management of the Ohio Centennial agricultural division, noting general satisfaction with his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. KR. Merrick
Columbus
Agricultural Department
State Board of Agriculture
Mr. Merrick
Hosiery Sale at Lehmann & Son’s
An elegant line of Ladies' and Children's Hose offered at 10 cents per pair by H. G. Lehmann and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Lehmann & Son
Saloon cases end with pleas and fines in Browder court
M Kutsch failed to convict on a charge of violating the local option ordinance after a Thursday hearing before Mayor Browder. Thomas Geppert pleaded guilty Friday, fined fifty dollars and costs, and appealed to Common Pleas Court. W R Cook also pleaded guilty, was fined fifty dollars and costs, and vowed to quit the saloon business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Kutsch
Browder
Thomas Geppert
Common Pleas Court
W. R. Cook
Cook
Lehmann & Son One Price Cash Store Ad in Van Wert
Found ad highlights the greatest bargains in dry goods and nations at Lehmann and Son's One Price Cash Store in Van Wert. The notice emphasizes discounted dry goods and related merchandise for shoppers seeking value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
Lehmann& Son
Public lights ordered for clothing shop by Gen Jacobs
Gen. A. Jacobs orders three arc lights for his clothing business marking the company’s first contract. Work will commence immediately under the public spirit initiative.
Marriages Reported at Mounts House
The notice records weddings on August 22 and August 28 at Mounts' house. W. A. Flager wed Nellie J. Wright, Albert J. Owens wed Martha E. scouting, and B. Goodwin wed Mrs. Josephine Thomas, all officiated by Rev. J. Mounts or Rev. J. nts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwin-Thomas
Goodwin
Josephine Thomas
Mounts
J Nts
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van Wert, O
Our County Fair
Dorset
Republican
Him
Boards of Health
Cleveland Broruxgas
Albany
N. Y
Ohio Drug Store
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DRUC
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