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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1890
Page
5
Wanted notices promise earnings from 3000 to 5000 dollars yearly for canvassers selling the Begler Patent Adjustable Shoe. Exclusive territory, daily earnings from 4 to 10 dollars, respond with address and stamp to Taylor Adjustable Shoe Store in Cleveland Ohio.
Circus Sells Bros show to visit the city on the 18th of next month promising strong attendance. Miss Fanny Chambers letter in today’s Bulletin praised as well written. John Hopley named post master at Bucyrus. Rev I R Henderson earns Doctor of Divinity from Taylor University. O N G regiment to camp at Presque Isle July 28 with steamer and 1500 raised for care. Railroads offer half fare to Republican convention attendees in Cleveland July 16. John Darnell buys Chickering upright grand piano. Mrs Darnell lauds its quality. Lima adopts stricter alcohol regulations with saloons closing overnight and Sunday hours.
A large crowds greet the trades carnival parade led by Hiestand’s band with displays from Book Store and Van Wert Carriage Co. The balloon ascent by Prof. Kulp fails due to wind and faulty inflation causing disappointment. bicycle race also falters as fireworks spark incidents. City bands receive praise amid overall festive mood and few serious accidents.
Well finished and tested Monday afternoon shows quality and quantity comparable to prior wells. It lies about 800 feet from the earlier drill and trustees expect it to provide the city water from this territory. Engineer J W Hill of Cincinnati will estimate project cost. A burglary report notes a thief escaped from a Jackson street home. loss included a family hat and a valued watch.
Through July 14 1890 the Ohio Drug Store will give 4 ounces of Ohio Baking Powder with every dollar spent. Adv promotes the powder as purest and best and urges customers to try it and recommend it. L F Gackenheimer the Druggist signs the notice.
Mr J. Anthony begins his first trip back on the Mackinaw engine, running extra with Mr Burgoon's van to Battle Creek on Monday. Once the road’s oldest passenger engineer, his return draws friendly cheers from colleagues and spectators along the line.
The Gleason Brothers of this city have placed an order with the Vermont Granite Company in Lima for a costly Woodland cemetery monument. The fall will be the finest Barre granite, featuring a hexagonal spire and three bases, with the name Gleason on each of the six sides.
A Woman's Christian Temperance Union was organized in Convoy with officers named including President Mrs L H Lindsay Vice Presidents Mrs Martin and Mrs Rhamy Recording Secretary Mrs Crooks Corresponding Secretary Mrs High and Treasurer Mrs Hilleman.
The Sabbath Convention closed after speeches by Rev. J. P. Mills and Rev. R. C. Wylie stressing Sunday law enforcement and Sabbath observance. Officers, executive committee, and several resolutions supporting church work, Sunday ordinances, and closing shops were adopted.
Oil men from several companies swarm Van Wert County leasing every acre possible as summer's work continues. No wells yet but drilling is expected to start soon with rapid development hoped before winter snows. Capital backs the firms as they push to test the territory quickly.
The Rev. E Stitzman pastor of the German Lutheran church here died at ten o'clock Monday after weeks of illness from a complication of diseases. He came from Germany at age 40 and lived here twenty years. He led the German Lutheran church for two and a half years and gained many members and improved church operations. Renowned as one of the county's best educated men, he studied in Berlin. He leaves a wife. Funeral was Thursday morning with interment at Fort Wayne.
Advertisement notes Madam Warren's Dress Reform Corsets as the only corset enabling a dress to fit perfectly. Sold by Lehmann & Son.
A long list of residents and guests visiting relatives or traveling retirees includes E. A. Bradberry in Cleveland Harry Redrup in Mansfield Otis Ross returning from Warsaw and many others from Bluffton Bucyrus Rome City Covington Muncie Indiana and Michigan. The notes mention visits to friends and family in several towns and a few business trips and relocations.
The Board of Education elected Rev. W. H. Lilly of the English Lutheran Church as superintendent for the coming year from a field of twenty one applicants. Rosa Donathan was chosen for the Baker vacancy. Lilly’s future as pastor remains unsettled and no formal plan exists.
William Burcaw harvested ten acres of heavy wheat on his father’s Ridge township farm in six hours using two horses and a six and a half foot cut binder. The old time sickle is said to be obsolete.
Co A L Purmort won a fine smoking set at a gathering at L F Gackenheimer's. Friends are invited to furnish cigars for the occasion.
The Fronefield family mare died Monday night due to over feeding. The valued animal represented a heavy loss to the household and follows concern over care.
A large audience enjoyed the band concert Tuesday evening with praise for the music. Local residents acclaimed the performance as among the best of the season in the city.
The Commercial bank opened its doors for business at Ohio City yesterday. It will serve business men and farmers in that county area. Bargains in Towerings at Lehmann and Son's. Speeches by H. C. Glenn and J. Y. Todd at the Sabbath convention were well received.
Guests witnessed the opening on North Jefferson street Monday evening with new beds to follow in a week or two. Also notices of Jackson Corset Waists at Lehmann Sons, Rev W B Riley death, and a postponed mite society event due to the funeral.
Cook block gains rapid brick work while Fronefield and Greenwald block shows its architec ture as the city gains two genuine stone fronts. A new law pensions soldiers widows orphans and needy parents. Edward C. Stitz in Van Wert county offers free help with claims through Alexander & Darnell. Forsyte Brice Cincinnati advertises assistance and contact.
An advertisement from T A Slocum of 181 Pearl Street claims a proven cure for consumption and offers two free bottles to readers who provide their express and P O addresses. The note invites sufferers to contact the author for the remedy.
The Delphos fire on the Fourth of July evening started in Henry Kandert’s livery stable around 6 to 7 pm, spreading to nearby frame structures and Sharger’s two story brick ware-room. Winds shifted and bucket brigades held the blaze, with Kandert reporting 2500 for his losses and Sharger claiming well over 3000 in stock and 2000 in buildings. George Sheeter narrowly escaped injury.
We announce a storewide stock clearance of millinery and fancy goods at reduced prices. A large selection of ribbons and silk velvets in black and colors will be sold at cost. Visit before buying. W. M. McGavren.
The Mayor's Court records fines for Frank Brown three and five dollars for being drank and disorderly and for Eli Deal three dollars plus costs. John Jones, real name unknown, fined three dollars for plain drank. Wm Royce fined thirty dollars for assault and battery. Post court notices include Whitely and Whitley mowers for sale. A man fell from the Arcade block second story but recover is expected. several Van Wert natives return for the Fourth to visit.
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