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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1889
Page
5
Fruits and vegetables in season with English Currants four pounds for 25 cents. Evaporated apples four pounds for 25 cents. California dried peaches sevenets per pound. California pared peaches twentyets per pound. Relish for table marked down.
Par Pert Pulletin proclaims itself the Republican organ in Van Wert county and urges wide circulation. It offers to mail the paper to any address through November for twenty five cents and invites readers to subscribe and tell neighbors.
The new signs reading Glenn & Johnson Law Office appear satisfactory and properly installed. No issues noted with visibility or placement.
Mrs J P Morgan wife of the Rev J P Morgan of Venedocia and mother of Prof Morgan of the Middl epoint Normal died at her home Sunday and was buried Tuesday at 10 oclock.
Pomroy's Western and Historical Wild West Wonders and Splendore arrive July 29 with rain or shine. Neighboring towns will envy Van Wert's good fortune as locals anticipate the event.
The Lima Republican notes Billy Nichols and Lew Gilliland will wed soon. An ice cream festival is planned at Henry Werder’s residence one-half mile north of Potts Corners Saturday evening to raise funds for a church organ at Pleasant Grove. all are invited.
Cloyee Wilkinson of the Daily News accepts a Lima Gazette position and will start work in the city of oil next Monday. Friends in Van Wert praise his swift career move into a new field of labor.
The Daily Star reports a boy escaping two mad dogs by using a pitch fork. He prevented any bites as “Dog days” approach and cautions are urged for protection. In Mercer county pipeline work proceeds toward the reservoir with four miles remaining. over half the distance laid already.
B McConahy sells a half interest to Thos KE Williams of Venedocia. The new firm McConahy Williams will operate the store, Williams in charge while McConahy departs Monday for Humphreys Hughes wholesale house.
Dr. E. L. Wilkinson of this town and Dr. R. L. Crooks of Convoy were appointed examining surgeons by Commissioner Tanner on Saturday. A Pension Board will be established locally, though the third member remains unappointed. The community congratulates Wilkinson and Crooks and trusts veterans will receive proper treatment.
Verne Lynch, already on the road for a tobacco firm, was home Sunday and leaves Monday for Wheeling West Virginia to begin a route with a spice company at a higher salary. Lynch is described as a reliable hustler whose talents will suit any firm. Local friends in Van Wert express pride in his career advancement.
R L Gipe of the Model Shoe house has traded for a stock of goods at Paulding and moved it to Convoy. He will supply boots and shoes from his store here and next Saturday opens a complete line of dry goods, boots and shoes, and notions for Convoyites. Mr Frank Coleman of the Model will manage the new business. The Bulletin wishes him success.
A town enumeration worker encounters a man who will send only one of his many children to school to avoid tax. He declares no others will attend and taxes are high. The remark frames him as an unlikely juryman.
A Pittsburgh area family on Bottle Row faces calls for an official investigation over alleged chain confinement of a boy aged ten to twelve. Neighbors report a heavy trace chain locked to the boy’s ankle and possibly fastened to a wall staple, describing the abuse as inhuman and slavery-like.
The County Teachers Institute moves from the city to Middlepoint starting Monday. Middlepoint offers accessible rail and good roads with ample lodging and meals at reasonable rates. Renowned instructors Prof Ellis Cowgill and Hufford will attend, promising strong turnout. Evening entertainments are planned each night, and attendance is urged for all county teachers. The program opens Monday with a brief start and a general reunion.
Emma and Will Alexander held a midweek reception at their Middle Street home honoring Misses Dent of Columbus and Mr. and Miss Connell of Findlay. The floral parlors hosted about fifty friends with games dancing and music into the night.
Miss Ron Conn and Miss Walie Purmort hosted a Monday evening lawn party at Miss Conn’s home on South Washington Street. Guests included Esther Dent, Anna Connell, Clara Ford, Lena Ford, Winnie Hester, and others. games dancing and refreshments were enjoyed. music by McMullen shop orchestra. John Strandler’s harness shop moves to Court Street to allow new brick block work. Fisher’s Robin's Farewell Caprice is highlighted by Ign Fischer publisher.
Road Receipts. Township clerks can get blank road receipts at the Building office. Post-office Examined. Post-office Inspector J. C. Holden, of Erie, Pa., inspected the Van Wert office Thursday. There is not a more beautiful city of the dead in this part of the state than Woodland cemetery.
Mrs. Ireland widow of the late Robert Ireland dies Thursday morning and funeral is this afternoon. Fire at Folmer destroyed the store and its entire stock of groceries and dry goods. Gen. Gibson to visit August 17 and address local veterans. Real estate to be sold at public auction tomorrow at 2 o clock. Threshing machines busy countywide as wheat yields run 20 to 30 bushels per acre with good quality. Hack services expand with Longsworth Allen line meeting trains and serving city routes. Van Wert adds new hack lines.
Van Wert Ohio reports Rev. Clark Crawford of the First M E church will relocate to Providence Rhode Island in September to head the leading Methodist church there. He is praised as a scholar pulpit orator and temperance leader noted for strong influence among Van Wert citizens.
A long list of residents and visitors includes Bigelow in Lima, Marble of Toledo, Dailey in Indianapolis, Wilkinson in Cincinnati, Woodruff to Mackinac, MacConahy to De fiance, Giffin from Melrose, Saltzgaber to Cincinnati, Wolke from Delphos, and many more. Camp at Rome City, Manitou Beach trips, and Lake Superior and Lakeside excursions are mentioned along with family visits, travel between Van Wert, Lima, and surrounding towns.
Pleasant Grange No. 399 adopted unanimously a resolution urging Van Wert citizens to enforce the saloon closing law and to visit a dry town for trade. The note adds sorrow over the death of three year old Kittie Potter of Avenue House, who died after membranous croup. funeral held at Lutheran church with Rev. W. H. Lilly officiating.
Messrs. C. E. Ferguson and Byron Smith returned from their bicycle run to St. Louis after six days on the road. They endured weather and fatigue but reported a jolly time. A one day record stood at 103 miles from Indianapolis to Terre Haute. They rode by boat from St. Louis to Cincinnati and used bicycles home. They were asked about by many, from Salvation Army lieutenants to others. They will patch their clothes and resume work next.
Announcement notes Samuel M Baxter of Jackson township nominated to run for Sheriff at the September 3 Republican County Convention. Also includes advertisements for Swayne's OINTMENT and Zoa-Phora tonic marketed to women.
Over 60 people were driven from their homes yesterday to seek a free sample of Lane's Family Medicine. The ad promises cures for blood, liver and kidney issues, constipation, headaches, and complexion problems. Druggists offer a large 50 cent package amid praise from women.
An advertisement promotes a medical book for women and children from Zoa-Phora Medicine Co Kalamazoo priced at 10 cents mailed sealed. Also noting travel connections at Union depot Toledo with Lake Shore to Lakeside and excursion tickets, plus college catalog mail request and Rinehart's Syrop Blackberry for children at Hines & Son.
Mrs Abishay Morgan wife of Rev J P Morgan of Venedocia died at home Sunday evening aged 58. Survived by eight children six of whom became teachers. Four sisters Mrs Beagler Mrs S N E Priddy Mrs Roether and Mrs John Bevan noted locally. She joined the Presbyterian church young and remained active. Funeral Tuesday at 10 a m with Rev D J Davies officiating.
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