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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1889
Page
5
Local column notes births marriages and notable events. A new baby born to Mr and Mrs Chas Chaffer. marriage license issued to Thomas Miller and Martha Hughes. Wilford M Williams and Mary F Williams wed in a quiet ceremony and depart for Columbus. Also reports on hog trade, an auction by T S McKim & Son, electric lights resuming service, Shanesville gas line, a mental health case, and local business notices.
At the December 4 meeting Pleasant Grange No. 399 elected officers for the ensuing year. Master J F Ackom Overseer Frank Balyeat Lecturer P M Weisman Steward Leonidas Balyeat Aust Steward Poe Montgomery Chaplain Mrs R Wyburn Treasurer Mrs John I Cable Secretary Marion Allen Gate Keeper Geo Tombleson Pomona Annie Johnson Flora Mrs Jennie Allen Ceres Myrtle Atchison IL A 8 Lillie Tombleson Chorister Etta Lewis Organist Della Tombleson
December is the month in which all my book accounts must be settled. Don’t fail to come and thereby save costs. 12-6-4. Dr. G. W. McGavren.
The past two weeks test drivers and farmers as mud and pikes hinder travel to town. Merchants warn of lost trade to the east while Allen county roads stay piked. Local firms advertise sales and marble monuments, with several Wilton and Vermont granite pieces set in Woodland cemetery and Woodland county pride.
The city faces a week of unrest as deputies arrest Braden Hagy Mullen and Booher for drunken brawls at local resorts. Fines total about 75 dollars as officers are urged to enforce liquor laws. Town leaders demand prompt arrests and critique marshal performance while Lehmann & Son advertise on the page.
L G Schumm presents a holiday trade display featuring cloaks wraps blankets shawls and skirts dress goods including black silk at 88 cents to 1.00 per yard and under wear for all ages. The store invites customers to visit in McKims old stand to see a wide selection and hear further bargains.
A fire department crew was seen attached to a dirt wagon yesterday amid discussion that the plan was ill advised.
At Fort Wayne Sam Jones will lecture at the Masonic Temple tomorrow Saturday evening.
Lehmann and Son announce a special dress goods sale next week promising prices that let buyers stock up for a year. The sale emphasizes value and the opportunity to purchase substantial quantities at favorable rates.
Pike men gather for a first class horse show and theater events while organ recitals attract crowds at the Methodist church. New signs appear on Main street for W H Pennell and S S Bartsfield. Van Wert requires seats for Friday entertainment and advertises a dress goods sale with 10 to 20 percent reductions.
Government sets box charges starting January first with 35 cents per quarter for lock boxes and 20 cents per quarter for call boxes. Drawer rates are stated to rise accordingly.
The Bulletin notes Standard Oil has absorbed Geyser Oil Co and aims to block development in Jennings York and Ridge townships. It contrasts with the Ohio and Pennsylvania Gas and Oil Co in the field and urges farmers to push for territorial development to reveal oil or keep land value steady.
People are urged to attend today and tomorrow forenoon afternoon and evening sessions. Saturday features two day sessions with papers by home talent and lectures by Brown of Oxford and Longnecker of Dayton. Music will be plentiful and the exercises promise interest to all professions. Participants are encouraged to join the discussions.
Mrs Hastings entertained the ladies of her acquaintance at tea on Wednesday evening. Mrs Austin gave a pleasant tea for her lady friends at her North Washington street home on the same evening.
A short editorial questions Van Wert’s move to standard time, arguing it would improve operations with two new passenger stations and urging the town to try it despite uncertainty.
W. C. Sites was appointed postmaster Tuesday for the Montecello office in Van Wert County, marking a new leadership change in the local mail service.
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