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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1886
Page
5
A fragment listing various foods and supplies including mushrooms rolled wheat pretzels California fruit soaps washing powder tubs meal molasses flour syrups sugar hominy tea coffee and sugar with maple syrups and pure maple sugar. The items suggest a general store or pantry inventory from a historical period.
Reddington Bros import experienced brick maker Michael Kaler from Fort Wayne to supervise their yards near Middlepoint. Eagle Stave Company pays top timber prices for No 1 elm stave bolts at 2.75 per cord bass and cottonwood 3.25 No 1 white ash 4.00. Franks McCoy a parishioner from Ridge township offers pure honey from his apiary. Parasol and sun umbrella discounts offered by G M Hall. County Institute Committee education note urges teachers to attend full session to boost professional standing as long term certificates rise.
Lank Kohn shipped a car-load of sheep East Tuesday. The Mackinaw reports ample barb-wire on hand and plans to fence the right of way soon. Two passenger cars in Mackinaw shops for repairs. Weeds cleared from side tracks and engine house area last week. Engine No 7 emerged from the shop this week shiny as a new dollar. Side tracks extended to Wiltshire road with gravel ballast. Town premises upkeep praised but not uniformly matched.
The Blount County Medical Society met June 21 1886 at Dr B A Morton’s office to mourn Dr S L Weagley of Maryville Tenn who died May 14 1886. The society praises his culture and professional honor offers sympathy to his widow and son and sets a memorial page in the record book. A copy is to be sent to the family and Maryville Times.
The mite society of the Lutheran Church meets next Wednesday with Miss Dostman and holds a picnic. Conveyances queue at local homes at two o'clock. First J. E. Church lists services July 18 with sermons on The Prodigal's Father Naomi Orpha and Ruth and includes baptism. Friends Society basket meeting set near the Paulding line with speakers invited.
Reduction in prices for all goods at W. M. McGavren’s featured with strong stock of white goods embroideries and laces. G. M. Haun promotes bargains across the line of goods in a concise local shopper note.
Collet and Hornley plan a 12 by 22 foot rear addition to their East Main Street grocery store for storage. Kahn Ros new block stone work started. Monday night rain delayed cellar work. A R McCoy nears completion on Main and Walnut corner room for groceries flour and feed. City hall brick work near finish with roof timbers and iron cornice. Second story of new hotel nearly done promising top quality. Pavilion stage nearing completion with 1200 seat capacity. G M Hall and W M McGavren advertise corsets and ribbons on sale.
The county reports a good wheat crop in fair condition aided by abundant machinery with local dealers selling over a hundred self binders. Varieties from Hugh Davis and J H Hart receive high praise. farmers boast of large yields. Also notes auctions, education board appointments, janitor hires, and local shop offers including fruits and boarders.
Davis J. Cable of Lima. Emma Mullen returns from Kansas. E. B. Walkup of the Delphos Contant in town. Mrs J. K. Scott back from Missouri. Addie Gilliland visiting Greenville. E. H. Bennett, merchant at Scott, calls. Elmer R. Rhodes of Chicago visits parents. Corrall sisters from Bucyrus visit Kate Beers. A Conant returns from Toledo where he served as U S juror. Prof Christy of Convoy visits. Vernie Lynch completes Duff’s Commercial College course in Pittsburgh. R. T. Ross of Payne visits. the Ainsworths and Mrs Marsh visiting eastern state relatives. Carmody couple trip east via Washington DC. Rosa Evers passes state ten year certificate. Jennie Christopher returns from Angola Normal School. E M Baker travels to Belleville Kansas and Missouri, Eldorado Springs. Gertrude Sholl declines Union Schools post to study nursing in Chicago.
The 139th Regiment units H and I are asked to assemble at C P Richey’s office on Saturday July 24 1886 at 2 PM for further arrangements and to ensure good attendance. A two year old daughter of Samuel Gilliland near Ridge road cut her hand severely playing near a straw cutting machine. Dr. Corbin attends. Last Wednesday a so called world renowned dumbbell expert named Duncan appeared at Linser Pringstay’s saloon claiming Van Wert is the best place to find glory but poorest for money. Auction sale reopened July 21. McKIM & SON.
Advertisement notes tobacco priced at 40 cents per pound at Comers store. Call on C L V Barnhart in Union township seeking 50 men to work in timber.
Highest market prices paid in cash or exchange at Delphos Woolen Mills. Hest Fish. Sold near Jacob's corner Main street. 8. Brewer. To the Public. I have bought the Furniture Business of J. K. Roehm Co and will continue at the old stand. Sam prepared to sell goods cheaper than ever cash only. R J Cavett. To the Ladies. Mrs Jennie Rice of Cincinnati offers sewing in latest style. Rooms over Zimmermans store. Sum anxious to clear stock fall drives in parasols fans gloves mits and other items. Store next to Star Bakery or Ohio Drug Store. Terms strictly cash L G Schumm.
The town clock strikes once more and new Wall street crossings are laid down. Ninety one tickets sold for a band excursion to Warsaw. Dido Purmort’s arm bitten by a playful young dog Wednesday. Knight Templars hold a banquet in Masonic hall honoring visiting Sir Knights. Baptist community gains a new Sunday school library in their new church. McCurdy corner front block receives a fresh coat of paint. Two barns burned Monday night in Jennings township, both struck by lightning. Court house yard not turned into a lumber yard. painting planned for tinware protection. Contractors seek bids for a new brick church at Middlepoint.
The notice lists candidates including John Mabters and W Converse of Jennings township as suitable for County Commissioner, subject to the Republican County Convention. It also names Jas L Lowrey for Clerk of the Court and C F Manship of Washington township for Clerk of the Courts of Van Wert county, subject to the Republican convention.
The Van Wert Printing Company with a capital of five thousand dollars has been incorporated. It is proposed to publish a Democratic paper and an effort is being made to purchase the Times.
A long list of individuals including John Hire Dr E V Hall F Ogden L A Harvey and many others contributed payments. Total recorded receipts amount to 206 60 with numerous names and amounts noted throughout.
James Bradley of Hoaglin township suffered a fire that destroyed his threshing machine and about one hundred bushels of wheat and a stack of straw owned by George Wortman. One wagon-load of wheat was saved. The blaze may have started from a nearby burning stump. Bradley went to Lima to buy a new machine.
The tile factory built three years ago by A. B. McCurdy costing $8,000 and once owned by McCurdy & Fry sold at a sheriff’s sale last Saturday to Lewis F. Ross for $2,800. Ross has overhauled the machinery sheds and kilns and the works are now in full operation. It is claimed the works are the second best in the state.
At the last meeting the post ground of fifteen acres in the east part of town was sold to G. H. Marsh for 1500. Fines reported by the Mayor for the last quarter totaled 82.75. An alle beer and porter house suppression ordinance failed on a four to four vote. A burglary attempt occurred at George Edson's home. a thief entered through the kitchen window but fled as Frank Edson surprised him. A lightning strike damaged Truman Roberts's nearby house. repairs are needed and insurance covers the loss.
Sheriff Tudor arrested W S Robbins in Indiana and escorted him here to face an indictment for stealing machinery from Whittenberger in Harrison township. In default of 500 bail he remained in jail until the October term.
Henry Sherman assaulted George Clayton near Scott on the county line last Friday evening and cut him in two places with a knife but did not kill him. Sherman was arrested and bond set at $600 by Esquire Rumble. A barn belonging to John C. Smith near Shasta was struck by lightning Monday evening and burned. Several other losses in the county’s southern part are noted.
W. D. Halfhill of this county and several other convicts at Columbus have been paroled and will be released on August 1.
A well broken family cow offered for sale along with a first rate buggy and sleigh at a bargain price. Enquiries welcomed at 34 North Jefferson Street in Van Wert Ohio.
List of names awaiting mail including Bruce Ames Martin Mrs Susan Brower Sarah McDonald Mrs Susia Barns Thos McCracken Wm Davis Miss Mattie E Mead Miss Jessie Gant J F Mickey Mrs Rachel Goggian Wm Persons. Callers must say advertised and provide the date. D P Dunathan P M
The notice from A Jacobs & Sons and George Bittner announces a ten day hats ribbons feathers flowers and laces sale with no credit. They insist on immediate settlement and cash only for under five dollars with twelve month credit over five dollars and an 8 percent cash discount. A sale of livestock is detailed with terms and sureties.
Local notes report Mrs. Richard Thomas and Mrs. Robert Burnett ill while Mr. John Early returns from a visit. John Barly paid a friendly call as a lightning struck Breece’s barn, later James M. Jones’ barn also burned with a horse, wagon, reaper, and hay, totaling about a thousand dollars. A thief took twelve bushels of wheat from James Carmean’s barn as crops look good and farmers remain industrious despite brush in roads.
Fragmented listing shows prices for hogs, chickens, turkeys, geese and ducks at Van Wert markets. Times indicate auction or sale periods with entries like 6 00 PM and 4 50 PM. Prices appear in old style formatting with commodity shorthand and minimal detail.
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