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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1890
Page
5
A local merchant advertises wool at 23 cents a pound and promotes a large stock of discounted summer clothing, straw hats, shirts at 25 cents, and summer underwear. The notice urges readers to visit the store to see bargains and promises quality at historically low prices.
The Wrrxiy Bulletin marks its 382d volume with town notices and local happenings. Chintz Bug damages crops, J H Fronefield buys a new engine for his meat market, and the Agricultural Society eyes more water for the fair ground while clerks report a busy Wednesday. A tramp steals boots from Henry Springer. Pickering, a brake man, is killed at Spencerville while coupling. The baccalaureate sermon is praised. Hire's tobacco store touts “Hire's Best.” Salvation Army leaves for Enterprise amid mixed local sentiment.
Evangelical camp meeting advertised to start the 13th on the fair ground has been postponed for one week and will now run from the 20th to the 30th.
Fletcher L. Webster and Myrtle Baker married Tuesday evening at 8 30 at the bride’s home on Sycamore street. Rev J H Fitzwater officiated in the presence of close relatives. After the ceremony the couple went to their South Washington street home prepared for them. Bunierix extends congratulations and wishes longer life and happiness. Two for five cigars at Hire’s advertised.
Local board of trade members visited property owners to line up options for a new depot by the Pennsylvania Company but rising land values render the site impractical. The committee may retain the current depot, move it to town edges, or halt the project for now. Wednesday, Jackson township resident Christian Ramph suffered a serious fall after his horse startled a wagon on North Washington. He was taken to Avenue House. Dr. Crooks found no fractures though pain persisted. L. G. Schumm fails: his dry goods store is turned over to creditors Fred Shinners and Wm. Schumm to operate until sale. Officials blame the rainy winter and bad roads. well-wishers hope he recovers soon. We do not quote prices at Hire's, but sell the goods to suit the pocket book. Call and 80 us.
The stars and stripes now soar above Van Wert school buildings, raised Friday at 8:30 in Detroit purchased flags sized 10 by 20 feet atop the central building and 10 by 18 feet on ward structures. A salute by "Old Abe" greeted the moment as teachers and hundreds of citizens watched with pride.
Observations urge Van Wert to attract a solid, paying manufactory to boost business and real estate. Local canvasser pledges a week of effort plus $500 to secure subscriptions for a viable enterprise, while promoting moral works of the American Tract Society. Agents will visit the city to collect data, supply Sunday schools, aid families, and assess need.
Last Thursday Harry A Teubner of this city received a telegram from George P Waldorf Toledo revenue collector offering a position in his office and asking him to come to Toledo for consultation. Teubner declined Thursday evening due to business. The note notes Teubner would have been a valuable addition to the clerical force. Also mentions Hire's mammoth tobacco stock advertised at bottom prices with cash payment and discounts.
Tuesday Deputy Sheriff Carper celebrated his birthday with a surprise that also marked Taylor’s. Hall found a welcoming circle of friends at home that night, joined by his aged Greene county father. Mrs Carper organized the well-planned event.
Campbell hosts an exhibition at Webster and Troup’s shop featuring a Davis Johnson portrait praised for its quality and execution. The display draws strong commendations from observers and critics alike.
Fragrant flowers and national colors marked Memorial Day as town residents honored fallen heroes. G A R and allied posts decorated graves at cemeteries, Heistand's band drew crowds, and a Third Ward park ceremony featured an address by Ella Alexander Boole praising civic values and patriotism.
Superintendent C D Law visited Van Wert to confer with the Board of Trade on a new Pennsylvan ia depot. The square between East Court and Market streets, including the City Hotel and Bottle Row, emerged as the preferred site with a brick passenger station promised if land can be bought. Board member Brumback will pursue land purchase while urging timely action this summer.
The packed Pavilion hosted nearly a thousand attendees for the commencement of twenty-one graduates from Middle Point and Shanes Crossing. Principal Supt. Cowgill presented diplomas as President Scott honored the board, with an extensive class program featuring twenty-one orations and a class song.
A mall notice announces the closing of a millinery stock with immediate sale at greatly reduced prices. The piece also discusses the Pennsylvania Company's Sunday excursion policy, arguing the value of rest from work and urging other railroads to follow the example for Sabbath observance.
Flora Mullen died yesterday morning at her grandmother Mrs. Edson Stewart's home east of town. At eighteen, her life was cut short by consumption after a year in Colorado seeking a climate change. Her sister is the sole surviving relative. Funeral services will be held at Ridge church Saturday morning with burial in Dix cemetery. Hire sells popular tobacco brands at low figures.
The Clover Leaf road is accused of reneging on earlier promises to build main shops in Delphos after the town contributed ten acres and 30000. A contract allegedly exists, while other towns like Frankfort are named for rival terms. Pleasant township cites Mackinaw as a contrasting example with a valid contract and local shop plans.
Richard E. Evans aged 78, a Wales native and longtime county resident near Venedocia, died after several months of illness. Funeral service set for 3 PM at Venedocia. He was the father of J. W. Evans of this city.
It appears Van Wert will not host the firemen's tournament as raiseable funds of a thousand dollars are unavailable and many residents doubt the town would gain from the event. The town will favor a Fourth of July celebration instead as the preferred local activity.
A lengthy list of regional residents and guests arriving or staying in the city, with numerous travels to and from Chicago Cincinnati Kansas City Lima Ada Bryan Ott awa Ottawa and other locales. Names include C Baker Harry Darnell Geo Wilson Susan Morgan W H Mozier George Hull Whitt Bros Dr G W McGavren W B Jones C D Millner Ida Kellog and many others visiting or returning home. Also mentions Dr Franklin Miles heart cure and Loose's Extract of Red Clover offered by local merchants.
Henry Taylor spent Wednesday night in the city jail after being found drunk on the Pittsburgh track. He admitted lodging costs at the hotel night by night and has previously deposited funds with Van Wert’s mayor over the past decade. A separate incident involves a man who damaged Pringsty’s window and will be required to work on the streets. Pension attorney W C Frazer will be at the Van Wert House June 8 through June 14 to assist claimants whose applications have been advanced since his last visit.
Van Wert will hold a Fourth of July celebration with enough funds to hire attractions for a large crowd. The firemen's tournament will not be funded, but the town will host a parachute performer, a band, and ample lemonade and cream soda. The community urges cooperative effort for an enjoyable event.
A drove of 50 broke ponies offered for sale by A B Freeman at Parimer s Feed Yard on Saturday June 14.
Judge Brotherton ruled on custody of a baby boy amid a separation dispute. Mose McClure kept the child after wife left, later placed him with his sister Mary Thatcher. A writ of habeas corpus short time before returned the child to the mother, who was granted custody in court. United Society of Christian Endeavor to meet in St Louis June 12 to 15 with one round trip fare via Pennsylvania lines.
At two oclock Friday morning a fire started in a wood shed and outbuildings in the North-east part of town. The fire department was alerted by telephone but the fire bell failed to ring and residents slept through the blaze. A local observer likened the incident to a pantomime.
The Lima Republican recounts a Circuit Court decision that defined Auditor Crites as neither a person nor a corporation. In the courtroom Crites asked what he could be if not a person or corporation, while lawyer J L Price quipped that he is a Democrat.
The water works trustees decided to shoot their well on the Rose property Monday afternoon. A ten and a half pound can of giant powder was exploded in the well, producing a strong rush of water that flowed from the top of the pipe. The well, 140 feet deep, will be pumped in a few days to determine its capacity.
Citizens wonder if temperatures rise enough while authorities face rising homicide cases. The terse remark signals unease as public safety and weather concerns collide. Local officials weigh crime trends amid heat season anxieties.
T F Hoffer known city and county figure marries Miss Hattie Wagner of Marietta on Tuesday evening. The couple plans to join his family in Van Wert soon and wishes for lasting happiness. A humorous census anecdote followed, as a fatigued enumerator confessed burnout and foolishness. Syrup White Pine and Tar promoted as a trusted cough remedy priced 25 and 50 cents by L F Gackenheimer.
The Mite Society of the M E church plans a meeting next Wednesday at George Hall on North Washington street with Mr and Mrs Geo Hall hosting. The Presbyterian Ladies Social also gathers Wednesday afternoon June 11 with Mrs Walter Scott, inviting all attendees.
A large saloon clerk plans to whip a hostler from the livery across the way. He imagines breaking ribs and keeping the boy in bed. The boy meets him with a single hard blow and a follow up strike, then the bully flees, leaving his hat, and returns to the saloon astonished at what he did not achieve.
Dr. Franklin Miles nerve food and medicine Restorative Nervine reputedly builds wornout systems and cures fits headaches nervous prostration dizziness sleep disorders and monthly pains. Mrs. John R Miller of Valparaiso Indiana and J D Taylor of Logansport Indiana reportedly gained 20 pounds a month while taking it. Finely illustrated treatise on Nervous Diseases and a sample bottle offered free at Gackenheimer's with guarantee.
The government will furnish marble headstones at no charge for all unmarked soldier graves, listing name, company, and regiment. With funds previously exhausted, a new appropriation is made and hopes rise that every grave in the county will be properly marked. Elm Butts and J Gleason note winter buyouts and factory delivery.
The advertisement promotes Kemp's Balsam as a remedy for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung troubles claiming it cures more cases than competing medicines. The proprietor offers sample bottles free to druggists and lists large bottle prices at 50 cents and one dollar.
Six inmates escaped from the Lima city prison after covertly widening the opening and hiding beneath a pine box lid nailed over the gap. Rumors spread about the failed security and questions arise over the town’s choice between city and county jails for inmate containment.
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