Local notices and political chatter from Van Wert 1887
In Van Wert Ohio July 1 1887 the Pan Vert Bulletin reports on Dow law tax seizures against thirteen druggists and saloon-keepers, the Allen county Republican convention, Michigan local option triumph, Columbus prohibition meetings, and memorial day debate. It notes suspect train attack fallout and captures in Alpena, then lists United Order of Honor officers and an upcoming installation on July 11.
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Tur
Allen County
United Order of Honor
S. Hamilton
H. L. Estry
C. W. Modie
Albert Murphy
J. A. Gleason
Sallie Fox
D. H. McQuown
M. H. Standish
Geo. W. Stewart
Examination for Western Union School positions announced
Notice states an examination for applicants in the Van Wert Union School will be held at the public school building starting Tuesday July 12, 1887 at 9 o clock in the morning. All applicants must be present. Da W C Haskinus, President.
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van Wert Union School
da. W. C. Haskinus
Local Clubs Plan Summer Events Across July
The community hosts a WCTU meeting at Mrs Webster’s and L F Zimmerman’s home on July 5, L T group gathering at the park at 8 pm, a Presbyterian church garden party with ice cream and cake on July 1, and a Missionary Society meeting July 7 at Mrs C P Richey’s home. A dime social for the Baptist Church is slated July 5 at A Balyeat’s residence, plus a K of P lodge meeting July 1 for officer installation. Greenwood Sunday school celebration is set for July 2 with music and a festive program, inviting all.
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the Presbyterian Church
A. Balyeat
the Baptist Church
Lodge No. 130, K. of P
Convoy Hosts July Fourth Picnic and Evening Festival
The Grand Army and the Hook and Ladder boys invite all at Convoy to a July 4 picnic at noon with music, speeches, and food, followed by a festival in the evening promising a general good time for all attendees.
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Grand Army
Hook and Ladder Boys
Convoy
Reunion of O V V I Association in Mansfield Ohio
The 15th O V V I Association plans its annual reunion in Mansfield Ohio on September 8 and a second day yet to be announced. Members of Co H are urged to attend and will be welcome by comrades and Mansfield citizens. By request of Jno M Ewrna secretary.
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O. V. V. I. Association
Mansfield
Ohio
Co. H
Jno. M. Ewrna
Sec’y
Local notices and travel updates from Willshire area
Miss Princess L Clark is at home. A L Sweet to speak at Wiltshire on the Fourth. The Hon A H Hester spent last Sunday at home. Miss Dora Thomas has gone East for the summer. J A McClure of Lima was here on business. Mrs Frank Gleason and daughters gone to Warsaw. Belle Teubner returned from Washington. W M Kear and family back from the West. Rev W H Gallant of Greenwood in town. Rev Clark Crawford visiting West Virginia. T S McKim ill with cholera morbus. Amelia Wilcox gone to Tennessee. Mrs J W Sherrick and son visiting Mr and Mrs Cary. J O Clark and wife at Warsaw. Mrs Clark to remain all summer. A N Grandstaff visiting daughter at Roanoke Ind. W E Edwards and Electa Sheperd in Warsaw for the summer. Cyrus Lawrence of South Salem NY visiting son W C Lawrence. L W Buckmaster out of danger. George Hull and wife leaving for Minnesota and Dakota. Master Clarence Corbin in Chicago visiting friends. E C Wilcox ill, left for sunny South. Wim Callow from near Greenwood. W B Jones and wife called to Jackson County for telegram about grandfather’s death. Misses Jessie and Myrtle Baker to Warsaw for the summer. Mrs Baker and Matie follow. John VanVoorhis of Wayne County visiting son and county called. He thinks the county will lead the state soon. 10000 pounds of wool wanted by Bishop Bros Van Wert Ohio at market price. Laukart offers good Wash Lawns at 3 cents per yard. Also price reductions on French Lawns and Demis No 11 West Main St. Wanted five ex teachers as agents. Address Jas A Panx Willshire Ohio.
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A. L. Sweet
Wiltshire
A. H. Hester
Dora Thomas
J. A. McClure
Lima
Frank Gleason
Warsaw
Belle Teubner
Washington C
A. N. Grandstaff
J. W. Longfellow
Roanoke
Ind
W. E. Edwards
Electa Sheperd
Cyrus Lawrence
South Salem
N. Y
W. C. Lawrence
L. W. Buckmaster
George Hull
Minnesota
Dakota
Clarence Corbin
Chicago
Joel Stiverson
Washington Township
E. C. Wilcox
Wim. Callow
Greenwood
W. B. Jones
Jackson County
Gas and Oil News Sparks Drilling Rush
The natural gas company at Shanes Crossing is nearly fully capitalized and drilling is expected soon. A new gas well near Celina reached 1153 feet with a 30 foot flame when lit. Kokomo Indiana reports a major gas well after several dry holes. Findlay’s 11th well proved a great success after earlier failures. Oil producers met Standard Oil officials in Lima over low prices with no plan agreed. drilling may halt soon as producers weigh options.
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Shanes Crossing
Celina
Kokomo
Indiana
Standard Oil Company
Lima
Neighbors See Tax, Track, Fair, Rail Line Talk
Auglaize County half tax under Dow law is 7621.23 dollars. About 2500 men helped widen the Narrow Gauge line from Toledo to Frankfort Indiana. Defiance County Agricultural Society hires 100 beauties to advertise the county fair. Shanes Crossing residents cheer a Dayton to Fort Wayne railroad prospect. Hahn of the Board of Public Works toured the Paulding stink pond and chose nine locals to guard it during summer.
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Auglaize County
Toledo
Frankfort
Indiana
Defiance County Agricultural Society
Shanes Crossing
Dayton
Ft. Wayne
Hahn
Board of Public Works
Paulding County
Pleasant Town Ship School Report 1887
Report from Sub-District No 4 Pleasant town ship Van Wert county Ohio for term ending June 24 1887 lists days taught pupils enrolled and average daily attendance. Notable attendees included Ethel Stump Bertie Tumbleson Sarah Taylor Emma Lewis Harry Lewis Claudie Stump Joie Custer Ira Custer Clark Weaver Zara Sticker and Teacher. A Pleasant Surprise birthday gathering honors Mrs Cary on her 53rd birthday with a dinner and gifts.
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Bulletin
Pleasant Township
van Wert County
Ohio
Ethel Stump
Bertie Tumbleson
Sarah Taylor
Emma Lewis
Harry Lewis
Greenwood Items Picnic At Greenwoods U B Parsonage
From our own Correspondent come early and stay all day to the picnic. Greenwood is favored by having the U B parsonage with Rev Mr Lower to be the first occupant and preach here every two weeks at ten in the morning. Mrs Sepha Erwin will join her husband next Tuesday at Lake City Michigan unless providence intervenes. The Pleasant View Sabbath school declines joining the picnic, and several plan to spend the fourth at Lima or Decatur. Decatur, Moser Foster bought J L and N Moser stock and will continue business at the old stand. Miss A Z Stuart instructed Sabbath school singers while Rev M Gallant was called to Spencerville to solemnize a marriage. Business thriving despite the season. a ditch dispute disturbs Greenwood residents. Nelson Moser has moved and is happy. Come to the picnic and enjoy a good time before picnicking ends.
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Greenwood
U. B
Mr. Lower
Sepha Erwin
Providence
Lake City
Michigan
Pleasant View
Lima
Decatur
Decatur, Moser & Foster
J. L. & N. Moser
A. Z. Stuart
Nelson Moser
J. L
Harvest Labor Shortage Noted in Local Notice
Harvest is plenteous yet laborers scarce leaving farmers in need. Our thanks extend to Mrs. Alice Wallace for a can of peaches grown on her own farm. Gordon McCoy spends his vacation at home working in the harvest fields.
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Alice Wallace
Gordon McCoy
Harvest realigns with new separator and rail gauge change
From York Township correspondent Harvest is near 8. M. Thomas & Co. bought a new separator and offer threshing help. Severe rains have reduced corn yields by about one quarter. The T St L & KC Narrow Gauge line is reportedly upgraded to Standard Gauge with trains running on it. A rattler is reported killed on the Nile and warning to beware. Take in the fourth at Enterprise.
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M. Thomas & Co
Nile
Spike
Enterprise
Grace Items from a Rural Community
Miss Thurza Miller visited her brother Dave Miller in the vicinity. Wheat and rye will be cut before July 4. L D Pentzer returned from Kansas after a sick child delayed him in Chicago. John Bell cannot walk after stepping on a nail at Wm McCracken's barn. Finley Pentzer has been ill. Local youths attended a Ridge church festival last Friday eve. Lightning struck a stump near Allen Leist, spooking the horse as he plowed, injuring Leist.
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Thurza Miller
Dave Miller
L. D. Pentzer
Kansas
Chicago
John Bell
Wm. McCracken
Finley Pentzer
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Tra Cavett
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Ira Cavett
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Spruce St
H. Wolfhorst & CO
Delphos, O
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H. Corbet
Sheriff’s Sale
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Meely
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Wert County
Geo. W. Banter
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Said
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Ake Mills
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C. P. Richey
Admr
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Saltzgaber
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Sweet & Blackley Atty's
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Wiltshire Road
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Defiance Road
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