Licensed to Wed and town creek furrow plan
Friday morning July 18 1890 reports licensed to wed Lewis Osenga and Elizabeth Binkley. Ditch St town creek needs central furrow to fix stagnant pools risk to health. An oil well in Bear Swamp Paulding County yields only salt water. Installation of I O O F officers W R Kime N G J I Ream W G W P Young Seoy. Funeral of Rev Sitzman shipped to Fort Wayne for internment. Many congregation members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Town Creek
Bear Swamp
Paulding County
Sitzman
Rev
Fort Wayne
Post Office Window Closes Too Early Says Locals
Residents complain seven o'clock closing for the general delivery window is too early as many work past six and cannot reach the post-office before it shuts, noting the conflict with supper routines and travel time.
Water Works Work Nears Start In Van Wert
Van Wert Water Works trustees report progress after preliminaries, with construction soon to begin on a north side water supply. Last well yields 150 gallons per minute and similar quality to other wells, with a test to be expanded under Mr. Hill of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Water Works Trustees
Hill
Cincinnati
Contract for old Main street foundry sold to Bakers Gleason
The conveyance of the old Main street foundry to the Messrs. Baker and Gleason is nearly complete with deed to be executed within days. The Board of Trade expresses satisfaction, and Van Wert anticipates another major industry. Baker, a highly regarded mechanic, designed and built the first self-propelling portable engine in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Messrs
United States
van Wert
Manufacturing growth drives population and wealth gains
Census hints that towns building manufactories grow fastest, while idle towns gain little. Circleville Chillicothe Fremont lag behind Findlay Lima Piqua in progress, proving persistent effort to attract industry pays off. Van Wert urged to pursue solid industries and active fairs, Ridge Grange highlighted as county fair example urging broader grange participation for a stronger horticultural display and Carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circleville
Chillicothe
Fremont
Findlay
Lima
Piqua
van Wert
Ridge Grange
Ridge
Ohio
Granges
Palmer quarries deliver stone for court house grounds
Broken stone is now being delivered from the Palmer quarries to West Court street. Commissioners have let a contract for a stone walk curbing and back wall to extend the entire length of the court house ground. The balance of the red fence will be removed soon and with a new lawn mower the lawn will be kept trim and neat. The court house property will then be a beautiful place instead of an eye sore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
West Court Street
Court House
Village to build new water works in north town
The village bought land in the north and is digging a well 6 by 12 feet and twenty feet deep. An engineer will test the water supply soon. Ten wells of this capacity are hoped to provide an abundant supply. If all goes well, Van Wert aims for a complete water system by early next April.
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van Wert
Horses to be sold at Springer’s yard auction next Saturday
Freeman and Binz received 125 western horses including mares colts and yearlings most unbranded. Auction at Springer's feed yard next Saturday features some matched driving teams. A reception followed with Mrs P Conn hosting seventy five ladies in honor of Mrs Josie Saltzgaber from Lebanon Indiana, assisted by Mrs H Butler and Mrs M L Purmort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Freeman & Binz
Springer’s
P. ©. Conn
Josie Saltzgaber
Lebanon
Indiana
H. Butler
M. L. Purmort
Conn
Marion Hyatt Bound Over After City Court Hearing
Marion Hyatt appeared before Mayor Balye on Wednesday evening and was bound over to the Common Pleas Court with bond set at $300. He posted bail and was released. Orley Myers was dismissed due to a faulty affidavit and will be re-arrested on a proper document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Hyatt
Balye
Common Pleas Court
Orley Myers
Annex to electric light works nearing completion
The annex to the electric light works is nearly completed as possible. The engine should have arrived last month but has not yet. Until it comes no work can proceed. The new machinery will greatly increase system efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Light Works
Infant dies of cholera infantum in Heffner home
An eight month old child of Mr and Mrs Lou Heffner died Monday afternoon from cholera infantum. The funeral was held at the family home on South Cherry street on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie
George Flammer
East End
Lima
Ruby
Lou Heffner
South Cherry Street
Van Wert Sabbath School Union Elects Officers
The Van Wert Sabbath School Union organized at the Presbyterian church electing T. J. Jones president A. Wolf secretary and 8S. W. Long treasurer W S Johnson served as secretary pro tem The group urges quick selection of vice presidents and meets next Friday July 18 at 8 p m to progress on Sunday School unity and activities The constitution outlines officers annual terms quarterly meetings and amendment rules
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sbath School Union
van Wert Sabbath School Union
Presbyterian Church
T. J. Jones
A. Wolf
W. Long
W. 5
Johnson
Union
Friends of the Movement
van Wert City
Independent inspection car on C J M lines noted
General Superintendent Flanders and McKibben own a small steam inspection car used for independent tours. It carries four and is operated by Flanders. The car is in shops in the city while eastbound trains still carry K of P members from Milwaukee. New rails were laid on the P Ft W C main line near the depot today. Lumber is ready for new stock yards in the west town section. O D Ensminger returns from Chicago to resume telegraph duties in the East End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
McKibben
K. of P.’s
Milwaukee
Millinery and Fancy Goods Sale At Cost
We will close out our entire stock of millinery and fancy goods at reduced prices. A large stock of plain and fancy ribbons and silk velvets in black and colors will be sold at cost. Come and see us before buying. W. M. McGavren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. McGavren
Banner gifted to Canton Van Wert for encampment
Major J. I. Ream received from the Pettibones of Cincinnati a $150 silk banner for Canton Van Wert. The banner is described as handsome and unique in Ohio, with no other in the state. The Canton youths drill twice weekly at the Pavilion as they prepare to travel to Chicago for the August 4 encampment, and Van Wert is praised for their appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Ream
Pettibones
Cincinnati
Canton van Wert
Ohio
Chicago
van Wert
Windy City
Straw use grows in local eateries raises costs
In the past year a long rye straw has become common with lemonade and milk shakes. A butchered example shows a Ft Wayne supplier Fox sells bundles of five hundred for thirty cents, but many are broken, making the real cost about sixty cents per usable bundle. Restaurants note significant waste and expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Ft. Wayne
Sheriff Brings Wanted Burglary Suspect to County Jail
Sheriff Shoemaker arrived from Fort Wayne with Hyatt, a suspect in an early spring burglary in the Fast End. Hyatt had evaded officers in town repeatedly but was tracked to Fort Wayne and brought back last night. He is now jailed in the county facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Shoemaker
Ft. Wayne
Young Hyatt
Hyatt
Willshire Pike Contracts Awarded For Grading and Stone
The Willshire pike commissioners were in town Tuesday and let contracts for grading at 200 dollars per mile and for broken stone at 55 cents a yard. The move is seen as an entering wedge, with other projects likely to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willshire Pike
Evans and Son Ad Promises Rare Cure Qualities
The passage touts a remedy with claims it remains unmatched in America or abroad for sick headache disordered stomach loss of appetite bad complexion and biliousness. J. W. Evans & Son, and emphasizes efficacy and exclusivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
J. W. Evans & Son
Van Wert County Teachers Institute Set For August Start
The annual session of the Van Wert County Teachers Institute will convene in Van Wert Ohio on Monday August 4 at 10 oclock. All county teachers are urged to attend as the committee promises a premier institute and no true teacher can afford to be absent. Exsworth Brown Oxa Deniston OC I Biosser, Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert County
Teachers’ Institute
van Wert
Sworts Brown
Oxa Deniston
OC. I. Biosser
Funeral of General Fremont in New York Sets Tone for Era
The funeral for General John C Fremont was held in New York at ten o'clock on Wednesday. The Times-Star reflected on Fremont as a pivotal antebellum figure, noting his early rise, long public life, and rare missteps, detailing his roles as California governor, U.S. senator, and first Republican presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Fremont
New York
Times-Star
Gen. Banks
Gen. Fremont
House
Gen
Fremont
America
California
Jessie Benton
Oregon
Great Britain
Western Department
St. Louis
United States
Delphos Herald items note local wage and travel changes
The Delphos Herald reports the postmaster's salary rising from 1500 to 1600 dollars annually. Marshall Archer jailed three boys for swimming in the lock, then released them after hours. Rail officials consider consolidating tracks on Washington street, a plan welcomed by Washington street property owners. Delphos native John J Williams died at his parents’ home near Delphos after a consumption illness, aged about, with Knights of Pythias members attending his funeral in Gomer. John Garity bought into Ft Wayne Transfer and Storage and will move his family there. Pikes work proceeds as roads improve. pike bonds due to be sold, contracts let for bridges and grading, completion set for October. Crushed stone specs and a full plan are printed elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphos
Herald
van Wert
Marshall Archer
Clover Leaf
Pittsburgh, Akron & Western R. R
Washington Street
John J. Williams
Delphos Lodge Knights of Pythias
Gomer
John Garity
Eagle Flouring Mills
Ft. Wayne
Wiltshire
Pomona Grange Regular Session Set for July 29 1890
The Pomona Grange will hold a regular session at Middlebury Grange Hall on Tuesday July 29 1890. The fifth degree is to be conferred in the forenoon. Afternoon program includes a paper by George Lewis on New Elements and Dangers and papers by A A Giffin Oscar Miller and Noah Lang with readings by W M Callow and W B Tope followed by recitations and queries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona
Middlebury Grange Hall
George Lewis
A. A. Giffin
Oscar Miller
Noah Lang
W. M. Callow
W. B. Tope
Bidding for West Court street stone awarded to Oscar Wilson
Bids for stone for sidewalk and curbing on West Court street were opened yesterday afternoon by the commissioners. Oscar Wilson of Delphos bid 36000 dollars and the contract was awarded to him, with other bids from Amos Price of Van Wert and Rice Bros. of Van Wert listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Court Street
Oscar Wilson
Delphos
Amos Price
van Wert
Rice Bros
Mr. Wilson
Public sale of Dickinson's Addition lots by W M Kear
W M Kear plans a public sale of lots in Dickinson's Addition on Saturday August 9. Several lots will be offered at low prices and every laboring man is urged to attend to gain a home of his own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Kear
Dickinson
Advertised Letters at Van Wert Post Office
List of letters remaining at the Van Wert Ohio post office for the week ending July 17 1800 includes Simion Baker Jacob Basar Miss Lonn Baker George Commes W S Craves Thomas Creen Hone Oliie Hattery Mrs Jane Jacobs Mrs Ann Johnson Miss Minnie Lewis Mint M Monroe and others. Recipients should say advertised and give the date when calling. A T Darery P M.
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van Wert
Ohio
Simion Baker
Jacob Basar
Lonn Baker
George Commes
W. S. Craves
Thomas Creen
Hone
Oliie Hattery
Jane Jacobs
Ann Johnson
Minnie Lewis
Mint M. Monroe
Darery
Personal notes from Lima and nearby towns
A long list of local visits and travels from Lima and surrounding communities. Residents and guests include Miss Jennie Evers in Lima, J. M. Romig from Brandon Iowa, Miss Josie Wise with Lima friends, Mrs. Mary Sidle returning from Rome City, Miss Bessie Davis visiting Auglaize, J. M. Craig back from Pennsylvania, Mrs. Carl Brown in Ada, and many others visiting from or to Van Wert, Fostoria, Marion, Columbus, Chicago, and Detroit area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Evers
Lima
J. M. Romig
Brandon
Iowa
Mary Sidle
Rome City
Bessie Davis
Auglaize
J. M. Craig
Pennsylvania
Carl Brown
Ada
Celina
Maud Ferguson
Lakeside
E. Laukart
Wapakoneta
H. C. Hamilton
Grase Isle
Mich
F. L. Webster
Warsaw
Geneva Lake
Terra Haute
Indiana
J. H. Foster
Fostoria
L. L. Teelia
van Wert
Bucyrus Telegraph
F. W. Manship
Emma Hertle
Danville
T. M. Lloyd
Ft. Wayne
J. B. Parker
J. R. Ross
Paulding
H. A. Kellar
Nellie Webster
Guernsey County
Mabel Hayes
Chicago
John Strandler
May Stanford
Cincinnati
A. L Clymer
Charley Black
Lima Gazette
J. Tucker
J. W. Riley
W. L. Laurimore
Darke County
W. H. Cave
H. Kemper
Manitou Beach
Samuel Arnold
Gull Lake
Michigan
Dan Braden
Tiffin
D. C. Long
Ottawa
John Rison
P. C. Cupp
Jas. Morrison
Shanes Crossing
J. C. Johnson
O. W. Johnson
Mackinaw
F. L. Dustman
The
Bulletin
A. B. Gilliland
Greenville
Guy C. Dittenhaver
Wood County Democrat
Bowling Green
Harry
Josie Klotz
Ida Gross
Frank Bigelow
C. W. Bonewitz
LeRoy Ellis
Emma Codman
Vicksburg
Dr. Tressel
Hawkins
Alliance
V. 8. Pressler
J. W. Gilpin
van Werters
Cleveland
E. B. Walkup
Delphos Courant
A. H. Hester
Committee On Permant Organization
H. A. Reeve
Delphos
State Central Committee
Carpenter Leo Stofer Injures Knee With Hand Axe
Leo Stofer a carpenter with H. Rump sustained a severe knee injury last Friday after striking his knee with a hand axe. The blow opened the knee and split the knee cap, leaving him laid up for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Stofer
H. Rump
Letters Reflect School Strife and Community Roles
Readers debate the Van Wert school disturbances, crediting church and civic figures, praising Mr Cowgill as a Christian educator, and criticizing local press for bias. A birthday gathering at Jos McConaby’s residence is described with festive notes. Advertisements tout Shaker Soap, English remedies, and horse blemish cures with local sellers listed.
Piles Remedy Advertised by Hines & Son
Ayer’s Pills touted as a fast safe remedy for piles and disordered stomach liver and kidneys. The notice promotes Piles Piles Piles Loose’s Red Clover Pile Remedy and lists Hines & Son as sellers with price in shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines & Son
Swayne's Ointment Featured as Cure-All Remedy
An old advertisement touts Swayne's Ointment as a universal healer for tetter eczema and various eruptions on face hands and nose claiming it leaves skin white and healthy. It urges readers to ask their druggist for Swarm's OINTMENT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Swarm
Local Notes From Van Wert County and Surroundings
Local items report wheat shipments to market and a Teachers Institute to be attended by all teachers in Van Wert county. Township correspondence notes community chatter including Engine No. 5, rail workers, street improvements on West Court, upcoming a Main street wedding, and a busy Burzetry printing shop. Pension paperwork processed daily by Deputy Clerk Wilson.
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van Wert
Teachers’ Institute
Warsaw
Rome
City
Manitou Beach
Van
Main Street
Allen County
Wilson
Baptist Mite Society Dime Social Friday July 24
The Baptist Mite Society invites all to a dime social at Oscar Balgest's residence Friday afternoon and evening July 24. Ice cream and cake will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Mite Society
Ladies of the Baptist Mite Society
The
Mite Society
Oscar Balgest
Do Not Suffer Any Longer Cough Remedy Guarantee
An advertisement from J. W. Evans & Son promises Dr. Acker's English Cough Remedy cures coughs quickly. It claims a day to check a cough and a week to begin consumption relief with a full refund if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Acker
J. W. Evans & Son
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Ing Department
Pan, Wert Bulletin
Lewis Osenga
Elizabeth Binkley
I. O. O. F. Lodge
W. R. Kime
N.G. J
Patrons’ Warehouse
W. H. Corbett
W. T. Michener
Presque Isle
Toledo
Edward Johnson
Ridge Township
Trumpery
Mansfield
Pennsylvania Company
Frank DePuy
Marshall
Rockford
Shanes
Peter
L. F. Gackenheimer
Messrs. Baker and Gleason
Mayor’s Court
Railroad Notes
O. D. Ensminger
Bradbury
Union City, Ind
Josie Wise
Lima Friends
Maggie Rose
Madge Havens
Columbus
Colums
Courant
Cowgill
Boyd
BuLnetty
Jos
McConaby
Wesley
S. A. McClure
Dave Miller
Wm. Reid
Kansas City
Lake Shore
OC C
Jenkrys
Ayer
James T. Gott
Bradfield
H. Dare
Carmi
Ill
Atlanta
Devils Lake
T. C. M. Sontapurr
Bradfield Regulator Co
Hines &Son
I. H. Strong
M. D
Spring Fountain Park Assembly
Ind
Tand
Sandsy
Addison
T. C. M. Scuthoxies
Knights of Pythias
Wis
Pennsylvania Lines
Osenga—Rbinkley
J. F. Mounst
Lienne Osenga
Thomas Hill
Dix
Sa Clewi
JAS
Clark & Son
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