Plan Alert Walletin Getting Ready for Business
Sheriff Billman plans to open Feed and Sale Stable on Sycamore Street. Mr Jacob Miller advertises his building as for rent a restaurant and saloon. Eagle Stave Company raises timber prices. Arcade Concert Company to perform at Opera House January 8. Masters Court trials over grain deals from 1875 proceed with Special Master. Graham & Redrup formed from Graham & Co. to expand stock and move next to Brehm & Slade's. Episcopal services set for January 6 with Sunday School after. English Lutheran preacher to speak the following Sabbath. Board calls for 1878 infirmary superintendent and physician bids. Fire damages vacant two-story house. stockholders wind up Reading Room. Apples two years old sold at Pennell's. New York Pippin and Limber Twig varieties. Pennell’s promotes school books. Van Wert County musical honors at Columbus. Van Wert Choir and leader John Richards win prizes. Dr. John Davis wins Welsh translation contest. Christmas Eisteddfod results noted. Lima Gazette coverage. Frightened cow found dead. horse kick injures farmer. 218 marriage licenses issued in 1877 ending year.
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Columbus
van Wert
van Wert Choir
Venedocia
Cincinnati
Joan Richards
Lima Gazette
Delphos
Gomer
Dr. Davis
Lima
Levi Crates
Crates
James Montgomery
Smith Priddy
Ridge Township
J. A. Hines
Baker
Red Men
Sachem
Alex. Mullen
Sagamore
Thomas Redrup
P. C. Conn
A. S. Burt
Wampum
P. H. Rison
D. L. Corbin
Sylvester Griffith
East End
Willie German
Gilliland
Court of Common Pleas
Silver Band
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio State Association For the Protection of Game
Chicago
Charles Roebuck
Burr McConahay
Roebuck
McConahay
Dedication of Van Wert Presbyterian Church
The dedication service celebrated the completion of the Van Wert First Presbyterian Church. Rev. A. A. E. Taylor preached on building the spiritual temple, stressing preparation for heaven through trials, and the church raised over 2200 in four quarterly gifts, lifting the debt. The building seats 800, with frescoed audience rooms and stained glass from Booth Reister Co.
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J. W. Stockton
M. H. McCoy
W. N. Longsworth
J. L. Price
T.S. Gilliland
E. W. Wilson
D. A. Johns
O. D. Swartout
W. L. Scott
O. P. Clark
J. K. Scott
I. H. Pldtridge
J. J. Humphreys
D. Evers
Fidelie
Ft. Wayne
Messrs. McLaughlin & Slater
Joseph Brodnix
Booth, Reister & Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Richardson & Co
Chicago
H. L. Allen
Ladies’ Aid Society
Middlepoint items note local events and social life
Our Middlepoint correspondent reports on school starts after two weeks, a popular oyster eater at an Odd Fellows supper, local court release of a German youth over a theft charge, drugstore talks, and church notices. The Lady Washington tea at Davis Hall drew praise despite bad roads. the I O C F installation at Middlepoint hall drew a large crowd with a post event repast. Proceeds were 26.50. The Week of Prayer will be observed at the M E Church.
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Middlepoint Cornet
Wiltshire items recount New Year greetings and local news
Wiltshire items from January 1 1878 note cannon salutes for the new year and harsh roads. The townwide Christmas passed with bad weather. A pocket book lost at the post office is offered for recovery. Lodge installations, two Christmas weddings, and local business moves are listed. A. A. Parks contemplates Kansas. Ridge Grange election results are given. Van Wert serenade tale and Friends Meeting progress close the column with religious praise.
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Wiltshire
Local News Briefs From Town and County
Hon G M Saltzgaber senator and Hon Jas Rimer representative left for Columbus on Wednesday. Sheriff-elect J R Stith moved to town this week. Jerry and Charles Zeigler return from Putnam county where they built a stave factory for George H Marsh. J H Thomas expresses agent is dangerously sick. Reuben Frisbie and George W Day plan visits to Arkansas Hot Springs. J Meredith and wife of Morrow county in town visiting sons Levi and John. M H Morgan starts today for Pittsburg and Jackson county Ohio for two months.
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Belmore
Putnam County
George H. Marsh
Jerry Zeigler
G. M. Saltzgaber
State Senate
Jas. Rimer
House of Representatives
Columbus
J. R. Stith
Messrs
Jerry and
Charles Zeigler
J. H. Thomas
Reuben Frisbie
George W. Day
Arkansas Hot Springs
Mr. J. Meredith
Morrow County
Levi
John Meredith
M. H. Morgan
Pittsburg
Jackson County
Ohio
Fire damages John Barger house on Canal Street
The Delphos Courant reports a Sunday fire at John Barger’s Canal Street residence caused by a defective flue. The blaze was stopped quickly by nearby engines with little damage.
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Delphos Courant
John Barger
Canal Street
Hen. Davies
Henry
Springfield
Ohio Wheel Company
Lucy
M. A. Ferguson
Lost Gold Breast Pin Near Reading Room
A finely carved gold breast pin on a silk neck tie was found between the post office and the Reading Room. The finder will be generously rewarded if they leave it at this office.
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Joseph Keopple
Sale by Robert Oglesby Near Van Wert and Dix Church
Robert Oglesby offers at his residence three miles west of Van Wert and one mile south of Dix Church on Wednesday January 9 1878 at nine oclock a large farm sale including work horses colt three milch cows three steers two heifers wheat oats hay corn potatoes wagon harness plows harrow miscellaneous farming implements cook stove molasses household goods and other items. Terms announced on day of sale.
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Robert Oglesby
van Wert
Dix
New M E Church Dedicated on Spencerville Circuit
The new M E Church on the Spencerville Circuit about four miles northwest of Spencerville and one mile south of Hopewell Church in Van Wert county Ohio will be dedicated to Al mighty God on Sunday January 6 1878 at 1014 oclock a m Ministers and members of adjoining charges and the public are invited to be present Rev R Rauch Pastor.
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M. E
Spencerville
Hopewell
van Wert County
Ohio
God
R. Rauch
Overcoats and Goods Sold at Pennell's Drug Store
Gen A Jacobs announces a sale of overcoats at a sacrifice through January 10. The notice also touts Pennell's Drug Store with the finest Pocket Books, hair cloth, nail and toothbrushes available.
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Pure Drugs
Pennell’s
Gen. A. Jacobs
A Mother's Mission To Reform A Baby And A President
A writer compares a baby to a field for women's patience, urging diligent parenting to prevent the child from becoming a burden or “heathen.” The piece notes a sailor Captain Fogelsby seeking a treasure recovery, and mentions a single colored member in Georgia's new legislature.
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New Georgia
Winter Notes From Convoy Items and Local Happenings
Winter weather slows roads and factory work in Convoy. J E Richie and W B Richie of Lima and Bucyrus spent Christmas with their father M F Richie. The Methodist plan to complete their church. C P Spicer and D G Britt son expect completion soon. H Richmond's engine arrives and will run soon. J D Lare marries Mary Tracy on December 27. James Redrup buys Mrs Springer’s stake in G C Graham Co.. Lottie Redrup to clerk. J H Rhamy leases blacksmith shop for three years. Johnny Foley learns telegraphy. Mrs Shaffer of Kansas visits relatives. others travel to Huron county.
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C. P. Spicer
D. G. Brittson
H. Richmond
J. D. Lare
Mary Tracy
James Redrup
Springer
G. C. Graham& Co
Lottie Redrup
E. Shaffer
Kansas
A. Hicks
Shaffer
George Beamer
Huron County
J. H. Rhamy
van Wert
Albright
Morse & Anderson
Johnny Foley
Ridge Township Items Spark Local Notices
Ridge Township notes report Boroff and Pickering sold twenty acres on Welker road to B Penne of Van Wert. Ditching is expected as Ben is seen with a shovel. Gilliland Church pulpit Bible taken by a thief. restitution urged. Mahlon Stewart family of York township staying with relatives nearby.
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Ridge
Bulletin
Boroff
Pickering
Welker Road
Ridge Road
B. Penne
van Wert
Ben
Gilliland
Ditch Your Own Land For Prosperity
A reader urges farmers to ditch and deepen ditches to improve drainage and attract neighbors, arguing energetic effort yields prosperity. Do not invest in fines. invest in ditching to avoid being left behind when others succeed.
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Bulletin
Overcoats Sale to January Aims at Room for New Goods
A seller advertises stock overcoats at deep cuts to clear out by January 10 187 dollars. A Western Republican senator recalls three visits to the President since October with Gordon and Ben Hill present, noting limited political access and suggesting reconciliation efforts may be overdone.
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Gen. A. Jacobs
Gordon
Ben Hill
Grain and Produce Prices at Gilliland’s Van Wert Store
Corrected weekly by T Gilliland lists prices for apples, butter, beans, cornmeal, eggs, hogs dressed, oats, potatoes, pork hams, salt, seeds, wheat, and wool. Includes office and feed store location in Van Wert Ohio and note of various commodity prices per unit.
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Gilliland
Swineford’s Corner
van Wert
Teubner's Dress Goods Disaster Prices Cut Deep
Fearful slaughter in prices on dress goods at Teubner's with a large lot of new and desirable fabrics marked from 35c to 50c down to 25c to clear stock. A few collars and cuffs remain at 15c per set. Black cashmeres priced at 70c and 81.00, plus silk handkerchiefs ties ruchings and fancy holiday goods offered.
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Teubner’s
Tailor to order Fine Over Coat and Suit in First-Class Style
Offer for made to measure overcoats and suits in premium style invites customers to visit for custom fittings. Local tailor promises quality fabrics and expert tailoring to achieve a refined, personalized garment.
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Teubner’s
Teubner Millinery Clears Bargains in Shawls and Furs
Teubner announces closing out sale for millinery goods. Cheap shawls and children's furs offered with sets reduced to 75 cents as the store winds down.
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A. L. Teubner
Teubner’s
Fresh Lot of Ladies' Cloaks In Stock Now
A new supply of ladies' cloaks arrived with options to purchase as is or have them made to order for a tailored fit.
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A. L. Teubner
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