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Newspaper

Van Wert Weekly Bulletin

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1878

Page

3

Valuable City Lots For Sale In Clippinger's Addition

Framed as a Friday morning notice from January 11, 1878, the article lists saleable town lots in Clippinger's addition with reasonable terms offered by the M. E. Church trustees. It also notes local commerce and a separate Eagle shooting report, plus a sheriff’s office transition in Van Wert County with praise for Fred Billman and introduction of J R Stith.

M. E. Church Clippinger Fred. Billman van Wert County J. R. Stith Billman

Fire at School-House Prompts Boiler Overhaul

Fire in the school house heated by boilers nearly caused extensive damage. The heating system failed to perform, risking a night blaze. The boilers will be overhauled and precautions tightened to prevent future fires. Local vendors advertise wool lined boots and other goods as talks of nearby business continue. Van Wert Stave Company plans a large factory at Mark Center, employing about fifty, relocating from Van Wert due to bolts supplies and better site. Mr. J. F. Harmening credited for securing the Mark Center location.

Etin Crark, Richey & Co Defiance County van Wert Stave Company Defiance Democrat STAVE Mark Center van Wert J. F. Harmening

Saddles Sold By John Strandler and Co for $3.50

A brief note reports the sale of saddles at a price of three dollars and fifty cents, conducted by John Strandler and Company, with no further details on buyers or quantities.

Eleven year old boy considered a young man at home

Visitors describe a boy near the Eagle Street Stave Factory as eleven years old yet measuring twenty nine and a half inches and weighing forty two pounds. He reportedly spoke late but now shows intelligence and strong will, with offers from showmen to enter the stage, which his parents decline. The article also lists annual elections for the Van Wert Mutual Fire Insurance Company and the People’s Milling Association with named officers and directors.

H. P. Springer Eagle Stave Factory van Wert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Western Ridge Kimmel. S. Hickman Hoaglin Township Ft. Wayne

Multiple Local Associations to Elect Officers This Week

First Van Wert Building Loan and Savings Association and Merchants and Mechanics Association announce officer elections this week, listing directors. Buckeye Woolen Mills Van Wert County Bank First National Bank and Van Wert Lodge No. 25 I C F N G show officers and officials, with notices of elections and appointments.

First van Wert Building Loan and Savings Association Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Building Loan and Savings Association H. A. Brehm W. L. Scott S. Swineford L. Patterson G. McConahy H. Butler A. B. Gleason Jacob Fox D. D. Swartout van Wert County Bank M. F. Richie C. A. Melsheimer S. B. Price I. N. Alexander Thomas Bleeck P. Swartout F. J. Bonewitz C. P. Richey E. W. Wilson D. A. Johns

Delphos Courant Notes Street Repairs and a Trainside Accident

A Delphos Town Council member proposes who should pay for street repairs cut up by wagon teams. Citizens blame property holders factories town and teamsters. In another item George Arnold fell from the eastbound mail train Thursday afternoon, inflicting a deep head gash from a coal fragment as he stood on the steps.

Delphos Delphos Courant George Arnold

Buffalo Robe Lost in Van Wert Finders Reward

A buffalo robe is reported lost in Van Wert with a reward offered. Return to this office to claim. J. P. Emret. Warm goods of all kinds are advertised as cheaper at Clark Richey Co.

Flattery & Co Clark, Richey & Co

Flour Price Reductions Announced by L Meredith

L Meredith declares a great reduction in flour prices due to wheat downturn. Warsaw Flour now $1.50 per sack, People's Mills Best $1.45, Delphos Second Best $1.25, Delphos Best $1.60, and Delphos Amber $1.70, cash or no sale.

Warsaw People’s Mills Delphos

Prescription Fill Offer At Hattery And Co

A fragment invites customers to have prescriptions filled at Hattery and Co. and to visit Clark, Richey & Co. for boot and shoe fittings. It mentions money found at Zimmerman's store and urges people to call at the Big Red Boot to be fitted.

Hattery & Co.'s Zimmerman Clark, Richey& Co.’s

Harness and Saddles Offered at Low Prices by JoHN STRANDLER Co

Variety of harnesses and saddles advertised at low prices by JoHN STRANDLER and Co. Also promote buying drugs at Hattery and Co. for readers seeking domestic supply and pharmaceutical goods.

John Strandler & Co

Temperance Mite Society Announces Jan 10 Meeting

The Temperance Mite Society will meet at Mr John Eyier’s residence 7 South Street Tuesday evening January 10. The program includes speeches toasts and songs. Do not miss the good feast and fellowship. COMMITTEE

Temperance Mite Society John Eyier South Street

Lost gold breast pin found on neck tie at post office

A finely carved gold breast pin attached to a silk neck tie was found between the post office and Reading Room. The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving it at this office.

Real Estate Lot for Sale on Main Street

Property listing offers a twenty five foot front building lot on Main Street for two thousand dollars with easy payment terms. Claimed bargain of one thousand dollars, from seller H. C. Glenn.

Main Street H. C. Glenn

Weible Guests in Town Peak into Local Scene

Mr. Frederick Weible of Tuscarawas county is in town this week visiting his cousin I S Weible. John Stillings of anton was in town yesterday. Farmers trot to town and business is brisk. Sons of Temperance call a meeting at their hall Monday evening January Mth to discuss important business. hall to be lighted and warmed for attendees.

John Cotterman J. P. Kline Frederick Weible Tuscarawas County I. S. Weible John Stillings Anton Sons of Temperance Bremen van Wert County Medical Society J. J. Merrick Kansas Joseph Berry Michigan Reynolds Pennsylvania Graves van Wert B. Quick W. H. Snyder John J. Miller Utter J. W. Snyder Isaac Zellars Union Grange D.S. Beck S. N. Rank James Emler J. H. Martin Chaplin Wm. Pittenger Br. D. Barr Joseph Kannel B. W. Harvey Ceres A. FE. Sybold Pomona M. J. Barr Flora M. J. Martin S. A. Beck Times McDonald H. Facler Fackler B .F. Seymour

London society reels over Chinese ambassador scandal

A Chinese Ambassador in London faced social disdain after revelations that a servant girl was chosen as a wife in a tellified ceremony. The incident, marked by shrieks from the ambassador’s residence on Portland Place, triggered intense scrutiny and social snubbing of the envoy by aristocrats.

Ah Sin Hop Sing London Portland Place West End

Obdurate Dutch Get Their Way in Amsterdam Omnibus Standoff

A Dam Square incident shows Amsterdam passengers and a conductor clashing over an extra rider. After three circuits around the square, the crowd debated passenger rights, the coach left at 10, and no police were needed.

M. Najoux Europe Amsterdam Dam Square

Delinquent land sale and notes from Van Wert area

Long list of local notices from Van Wert county including delinquent land sale coming Tuesday, temperance meetings, road and rail proposals, saloon battles, jail incidents, school reports, and community updates on weather, industry, churches, and local figures.

Stock and ware sales announced by local merchants

Advertisements show Gen A Jacobs offering over coats at greatly reduced prices to clear stock by January 10 1878. Bonewitz Schumim Co promote heavy price cuts on Queens ware Glassware and Lamps to close out. The long passage comments on alcohol causing insanity from an asylum report.

Gen. A. Jacobs Bonewitz, Schumim & Co

Kentucky River Dams Fail To Move Lawmakers

The Kentucky River is a vital trade route but its dams and locks are out of order. Citizens urge legislative aid while lawmakers debate national questions. The Detroit Telegraph mocks the controversy with a feisty quip about faith and churches.

Kentucky River Kentucky Detroit Telegraph Turkey Texas Chicago

Visited Lee Tomb as Flowers and Guard Remain

The Richmond Dispatch notes continued tributes at General Lee’s tomb with fresh flowers and a student guard of honor. It states Lee’s office is preserved as on his final day and mentions the forthcoming mausoleum for Valentine’s recumbent statue, planned for early completion.

Lee Richmond Dispatch

Hooke on distant sound by a long wire in 1668

The article notes Robert Hooke in London anticipated telephone ideas in 1668 by using a distended wire to transmit sound over a distance instantly. It emphasizes his claim of rapid, life-like transmission.

Robert Hooke London

Week of Prayer and community notices in Pleasant township

The district reports a Week of Prayer with nightly meetings at Harrison church and a protracted meeting at Harless school-house by United Brethren. Local happenings include hog sales at Middlebury scales, school events, baptisms, and farm activity. Notables: J. F. Ackom offers coffin trimming. Norah Seymour dies aged five. Newton Hey advertises farm for sale amid Kansas fever.

Harless The United Brethren

Ditch question debated by Ohio farm column

The letter argues there are two sides to ditching policy. It urges keeping ditches only as deep and wide as needed to prevent crop damage and opposes forcing landowners to widen channels for top flats. It suggests tile drainage on flats and warns against coercive canals through lower lands.

Bulletin

Minor Questions that Puzzle the Gram

Richard Grant White in the New York Times notes recurring questions about grammar. He argues both “to morrow will be Sunday” and “tomorrow is Sunday” are acceptable, and that “I feel bad” is right when describing a feeling, not a condition. He says good usage grows from unconscious conformity to the best speakers, not deliberate tinkering.

Richard Grant White New York Times Pacific Shore

Teubner's Dress Goods Sale Cut Prices Fast

Fearful slaughter in prices on Dress Goods at Teubner's with a large lot of new and desirable fabrics worth 35c to 50c marked down to 25c. to close out at a rush A few collars and cuffs left marked down to 15c per set at Teubner's sale event.

Teubner’s

Holiday Fancy Goods Market Preview at Cashmeres

Our Black Cashmeres at cc and one dollar lead the market with the best price. Silk Handkerchiefs and Ties join ruchings Collaretts and other fancy goods for the holidays, offered at attractive values.

Teubner’s

Tailor Advertisement Prompting Custom Over Coat and Suit

An advertisement invites customers to order a fine over coat or suit in first class style. It emphasizes made to order tailoring and high quality craftsmanship for discerning clients seeking personalized garments.

Teubner’s

Teubner Offers Bargains in Shawls at Millinery

Teubner announces closing out sales of millinery goods featuring bargain shawls and related accessories under the firm name A. L. Teubner.

A. L. Teubner

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