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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1890
Page
4
Postal notice from Van Wert Ohio appears in the morning edition dated July 2 1290, likely indicating mailing classification and post office handling of the issue. The text preserves the place Van Wert and the date, signaling a local distribution notice for readers.
The piece names Daniel J. Ryan as Secretary of State and Thaddeus A. Minshall as Supreme Judge with Frank J. McCullough on the Board of Public Works. It praises Ryan, critiques the Democratic commissioners over rent, and notes Franco free traders urging a strong organization against the McKinley tariff, urging Democrats to join to aid national prosperity.
The excitement over the VanDevan der murder case subsides as the public awaits full evidence. Citizens demand fair, impartial justice for the awful act aboard a locomotive within the city. Public sentiment urges adherence to lawful process and defers verdicts until proper proceedings.
The Atlanta Constitution and allied southern papers denounce a proposed northern boycott if the federal election bill becomes law. They argue the move would wreck postwar commercial ties, harm both regions, and misread southern sentiment led by younger leaders. The piece cites Governor Gordon as out of step and upholds Grady’s pro business stance.
In Van Wert County the Times questions Auditor Harvey’s handling of a 100-dollar bond on the Martin North ditch and a related prairie ditch loss, alleging an illegal bond and blaming Harvey, Edson, and Kohn for mismanagement while calling for cleaner officials and accountability.
The advertisement claims Dr Acker s Blood Elixir is superior to all other preparations for blood diseases. It asserts a positive cure for syphilitic poisoning, ulcers eruptions and pimples, purifying the system and building up the constitution, sold by J W Evans & Son.
The Elgin school term from Apr 21 to Jul 11, 1890 reports 58 teaching days 45 pupils 37 average daily attendance 0.88 percent attendance. L P Jackson teacher. Also reduced Cincinnati rail fares via Pennsylvania Lines to Aug 9 for Furniture Trade Exposition. Grandstaff crosses improved. Freeman & Binz hold final Western horses sale tomorrow. Syrup White Pine and Tar sold 25 or 50 cents by L F Gagkenheimer.
An elderly veteran with seven children visited town with his wife and family. Stores outfitted the family with shoes, suits, and dresses while plans detailed discounted travel to Cincinnati and excursions to Detroit and Mackinaw. Pension notices urged prompt action, with local agents offering free claim help and timelines for benefits.
A vintage advertisement traces Castoria from infancy to childhood, then notes a sales opportunity offering three agents either on salary or commission. It promises independent territory for each and directs inquiries to May Broturrs, Nurserymen, Rochester, New York.
The W. O. T. U. will meet at the Presbyterian Church Saturday July 26 at 3 p m. The Baptist Mite Society hosts an ice cream social at Mrs. O A Balyeat's Friday evening. Presbyterian Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Societies meet next Saturday at 8 p m. All invited. Copper Post No 236 G A R asks members to attend the next meeting on the first Saturday evening in August 1890 to vote on a vital matter. M NogtuP, J W Hutton Adj.
An item notes safer Dr Acker’s Baby Soother free of opium, sold by J W Evans & Son. George H Marsh buys 25000 in Lima school bonds with 855 premium after four bids. An art exhibit by Miss Hopley features her painting of John Hopley, Bucyrus Journal editor and postmaster. Also advertised syrup syrup White Pine and Tar by L F Gackenheimer. Social event in Lima honors Cloyd Brotherton and Frank McElroy with button hole contest and attendees listed.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion flatulence and constipation. J. W. Evans & Son guarantees and sells the product.
The crop outlook in Van Wert county is poor due to continued dry weather likely yielding a short corn crop, especially on clay lands. Potatoes may be scarce with dealers asking a dollar per bushel, and vegetables suffer from drought. Wheat is fair and hay is abundant. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows remodels its Main and Washington rooms at a cost of fifteen hundred dollars. Nearby Dixon area shows better drainage and crops, while Allen county fields lag behind Van Wert in drainage progress and acreage.
Washington DC visits by L Ireland and family at Warsaw. L E Fawcett and wife called to Green county due to Mrs Fawcett’s motherillness. H N Owens and wife travel to Wales after a stop in Ada. Warehouseman J M White loaded a car corn this week and he is urged as a hustler for farmers. Rev J Q Cline preached at the Presbyterian church and conducted funeral services for infant Arley Summersett, buried at King's cemetery. community shares in the bereavement and notes a rumor that A Fawcett will load the first car of hay season this week.
Roberta returned home from Delaware on Wednesday. More people planning Lakeside visits next week. Mrs. Richard Howell of Cincinnati guests of E. G. Davies family. Maggie and Martha came back from Lima and Gomer Tuesday. Ice cream in town every Saturday night. Rev Thomas Roberts left for Wisconsin for vacation. Rev D E Jones of Cincinnati will fill his vacancy. Dr R J Morgan ready to receive callers at Morgan building. Mrs H E Evens is sick. Maud Allison, Walie Purmort, Will Collins and Eva Evens of Van Wert visited D E Evens family Sunday. Shirley visits town every two weeks. A concert at Yorkville Saturday by Prof Owen. James Gott says he paid $31 doctor bill for his wife in a year. Bradfield's Female Regulator helped more than any prior medicine. H Daxer druggist Carmi Ill. Write Bradfield's Regs Co Atlanta Ga for particulars. Sold by Hines & Son.
Wm Askins files suit against E J Jones of Sedan. A justice issued an order of attachment for the sum of 29.85 in the above action on the 19th day of June.案
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