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Newspaper

Van Wert Weekly Bulletin

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1889

Page

4

Van Wert Republicans weigh Harrison message in dialogue

The Van Wert Ohio note shows Republicans praising President Harrison while England dislikes the message, with Democrat critics like L A Resset of Cleveland urging tariff reform by killing it. The piece cites McKinley as former Ways and Means chair while Mills led it earlier, and mentions local press battles between the Republican and Express and Democratic County Commissioners. The message also discusses Mayor Browder and the City Council’s role in appointing the Street Commissioner, defending the council’s action.

Harrison England Grover Cleveland L. A. Resset Cleveland Mr. Russell Bretheren Republican and Express Democratic Board of Commissioners Brother Blymer

Death of Jeff Davis and Ohio Senate race notices

The piece condemns the death of Jefferson Davis as a relief and urges no revival of the lost cause. It notes South ern press reaction and political maneuvering in Ohio where White Cal Brice seeks the Senate seat, aided by clerks mailing materials. Other candidates Thomas of Springfield and McMahon of Dayton loom as influential rivals while Neal could threaten Brice.

Jeff Davis White al Brice Brice Thomas Springfield McMahon Dayton Neal Senate Payne Ohio

Holiday Trade Line At L G Schumm Store In McKims Stand

L G Schumm promotes a holiday sale featuring cloaks wraps blankets shawls and skirts dress goods under wear handkerchiefs and mufflers with prices from 20 cents to 88 cents per yard and up inviting customers to visit the display in McKims old stand to see a fine stock and bargains.

L. G. Schumm McKim LL. G. Scuumm

Swayne's Ororment ointment advertised for skin cures

A 1890 notice proclaims Swayne's Ororment ointment cures tetter eczema and facial eruptions, claims unparalleled healing powers, and urges readers to ask their druggist for Swaxne's OINTMENT. A separate appeal from W Hastros MD requests all book accounts settle by month end. notes past due after January 1, 1890 will be collected.

Swayne Swaxne

Death Rumor Baffles Van Wert as E. Cole Passes

A rumor spread through Van Wert that E Cole is dead after a sudden heart pain ended his life while at home with his wife in 1889. Born in Pennsylvania in 1827 he moved to Wayne County as a youth and later settled in the city, running a hotel and the Rome City summer resort. Surviving are a wife and two sons. funeral held Friday at 10 a.m. The item also notes local events and notices including a concert by Linden Quartette, a dress goods sale, and Crusade anniversary observances with temperance sermons and a W C T U meeting scheduled for December 22 and 28.

van Wert E. Cole Rome City D. A. Clippinger Chicago Linden Quartette Pavilion Opera House Acacia C. T. Barnes C. W. Clark M. A. Richmond William FE. Angevine Fort Wayne Indiana Edward A. Angevine Jackson Michigan Clinton Angevine Mankato Kansas George L. Angevine Anna E. Angevine Mary J. Angevine Court of Common Pleas van Wert County Ohio State of Ohio Ames Hipshire Bourbon Eliza Pixler Thomas J. Mitchell Samuel Owens William Shadel Asrom Hipshire James Owens Jane Samuel Owen Andrew L. Grimes John M Marble Glenn & Johnson St. Vitus United States de. Andrews Western Address N. J Axprews ToLepo Onto J. Ll. Gea M. Th Balimore M. D Baltimore A. Biicde New York City J. Haney Toledo Oui

Geyser Oil official denies buyout rumor in town

Mr S M Jones of the Geyser Oil Co told a BuLierin man yesterday that rumors of a purchase by the Standard people are entirely false. The Geyser company plans to continue prospecting in Van Wert county as long as chances for success remain.

S. M. Jones Geyser Oil Co BuLierin Geyser Oil Company Standard Geyser Company van Wert

Gléason and Bro Offer Bargains on Timber and Jobs

Size ranged six to nine inches at the top and six feet long, price two to three cents per foot for good quality cash. Those with butts urged to haul in soon as market may close. Clerks sought at Gurts and Women For Clerks. A business man dismisses women in offices as unreliable. Zoa-Phora, a Women’s Friend, claims to cure sick headaches and periodic troubles, sold by druggists.

J. A. Gleason & Bro Eutcry van Wert State of Ohio Towit Thirteeen van Wert County State of Ohio

Famous medical ads tout Miles Restorative Nervine and cures

The Pittsburg News compares Bell and Edison to the telephone and electricity and extols Dr Franklin Miles nervous system remedies. It highlights Restorative Nervine with claims of wide benefits and offers free trial bottles via Guckenheimer the Druggist along with Miles book. Also promotes Ayer’s Cathartic Pills and Syrup White Pine and Tar with endorsements from Dr I H Strong and availability through L F Gackenheimer.

Bell and Edison Saya Pittsburg Franklin Miles Guckenheimer Miles

Swayne's Ornament advertised for skin tumors relief

Moisture and intense itching worsen at night causing itching and stinging. If untreated tumors form and bleed, ulcerate and become very sore. Swayne's Ornament claims to stop itching and bleeding, heal ulcers, and remove tumors in most cases. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia. Ideck?

Swayne Dr. Swayne & Son Philadelphia

Fragmentary OCR Note With Numbers and Letters

A sparse OCR fragment lists letters and numbers such as ee te eee eens ey weer eee tees the bee seeeee 123 1.00. It contains no clear event names dates or places to identify a specific item.

Sunday School Union Session and WCTU Convention

Pleasant Township Sunday School Union program at Harrison Baptist church January 4 and 5 with music papers discussions and queries led by H Kannel N Weisman and G S Hough. second quarterly WCTU convention held December 4 1889 at Wiltshire including devotional exercises reports memorials and new departments like Franchise Sabbath Observance and Jail Work. sale notice and bargain store found at end.

Pleasant Township Harrison Baptist Church H. Kannel N. Weisman Pleasant Grove School G.S. Hough H. L. LaRoe The Womans’ Christian Temperance Union Wiltshire M. E. Church Mra. L. O. F. Austin J. W. Hill J. Cramer Horace Kohn Wiltshire W. C. ‘I. U Clark Enterprise Nora Newton 16Th District Genevieve Osborn Lillian Osborn Enterprise Union Sherman Mra. G. Laukart van Wert Geneva Wagner Hill Wilshire H. L. Monroe Lo. F Austin Sibbath Win. Smith Hillsboro

Community notes mix of visits and plans in Van Wert area

Daniel Snyder travels to Lima on business while locals discuss Knights of Pythias organizing efforts. Auctions announce Jersey cattle sale on Jennings road Van Wert with 15 head herd and hay. nearby sales list horses cows gear and farm goods in Enterprise and Jackson township with credit terms and buyers’ notes.

Jennings Road van Wert Ohio I. N. Alexander G. W. Davis Jackson Township Wetsel

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