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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1889
Page
4
Rumors circulate about Billy Gibson being considered for the gubernatorial nomination. Local chatter suggests potential party support and strategic backing as the process unfolds.
The article notes Hon. M. D. Shaw as a leading figure in California politics while detailing presidential vote tallies with Grover Cleveland defeating Benjamin Harrison by 1 00 476. It accuses the Quays and others of buying the presidency and alleges dishonest methods in southern states. It reports Lima Democratic senatorial convention endorsing free trade but supporting protectionist Jim Campbell for governor.
The Pittsburg Press extols Governor Foraker for ordering 1,000 tents to Johnstown at once after the catastrophe. It praises his soldierly promptitude and quick understanding of the emergency and calls him an emergency man worthy of national admiration.
Several papers accused Harrison of fishing on Memorial Day. telegraph reports place him in Brooklyn at memorial services that day. The piece denounces Democratic reports as false and praises Harrison's supposed honorable conduct.
The article commends Governor Foraker for promptly aiding the Johnstown disaster relief effort He sent 500 tents to the scene and issued a proclamation urging Ohio residents to help He personally contributed 500 dollars to the relief fund Highlighting his decisive leadership and wartime demeanor for the state of Ohio
Jupere Day was renominated without opposition for another term as Common Pleas Judge after two terms in office. The piece praises his upright character impartial decisions and legal knowledge while noting the district’s strong Democratic leanings and suggesting re election without opposition.
A reprint notes that license counts mislead about saloon activity. Each year long, nontransferable licenses sold to one location can be moved by operators who shift towns, requiring new licenses. Thus issued licenses do not reflect actual liquor trade levels.
The Bulletin marks its thirty first birthday, noting its role as a Republican party champion and authority on politics in north western Ohio. It emphasizes a clear, outspoken stance and moral leadership, framing itself as an honest paper enjoying prosperity.
Levi Merepira was not nominated for State Senator at the Lima convention last Friday. Hon. M. D. Shaw won on the first ballot with 149 votes, Meredith 82, and Hol land 77. The Times backed Meredith, Saltzgaber opposed him, and saloon allies helped defeat him, leaving Shaw with 21 county votes and Meredith with 12. The county Democratic unity is described as weak and critical.
A Defiance politician says Defiance will furnish the next Democratic candidate for Congress naming Wm. D. Hill. The remark notes Gaylord Saltzgaber will not be presented due to past fortune and fame wreck.
The paper says it will back Protection Jim Campbell for governor despite being a free trade paper and notes its occasional inconsistency to suit the moment.
Defiance county will spend 100000 dollars to improve roads. Why cannot Van Wert county do the same in addressing local infrastructure needs.
Daily trip runs from Saturday June 2 to July 4 to the European restaurant with a 25 cent round trip fare. Come early to avoid the rush and locate the venue at the first door east of the Hotel Marsh. c. D. Mellner.
The church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a sermon by the pastor at 10 20 at Harrison Baptist Church for upcoming events.
The Baptist Church invites everyone to Sunday school at 3 p.m. and an evening sermon given by the pastor. All are welcome to attend.
Reverend E W Work will preach at Harrison Presbyterian Church on Sabbath afternoon at 3 o'clock. Local congregation invites attendance and worship.
The Sabbath school of the society of the Faithful will be held at their hall every Sabbath morning at 11 o'clock. Services in the evening at 8 o'clock. Everybody welcome.
Lovefeast at 9 30 a m with all invited. Preaching at 10 45 a m followed by sacramental service. Evening preaching at 7 30 p m. The pastor is anxious to see a full attendance next Sunday.
Children and young people will be invited to a morning sermon on What the floods cannot drown followed by Children’s Day exercises at 7 30 in the evening.
The Young Workers of the Baptist Church host a social at Rev Thomas's residence on South Avenue Friday evening June 14, 1889. Admission is free with ice cream and cake priced at ten cents. Everyone is invited.
The annual convention of the Van Wert County Sunday School Association will be held at Middlepoint on June 22 and 23. It begins at 2 p m on the 22nd and delegates and reports are requested from every school in the county.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Van Wert county announces a county convention at Enterprise on June 19 and 20 to organize the county. State President Monroe will attend and lecture on June 19 evening. Neighboring Unions are invited for a grand rally of temperance hosts.
Mrs Charles Greenwood of Indianapolis suffered asthma with chest pain ankle swelling and cough. After taking Dr Miles New Cure her symptoms improved quickly and she found relief. Sold at Gackenheimer's.
Scott Post No. 100 expresses gratitude to Rev. E. W. Work for the Memorial Day sermon and to Van Wert citizens for their generosity in funding Memorial Day exercises. By order of Post.
English Spavin Liniment removes hard or soft lumps blemishes and blood spavin curbs splints sweeney etc. It soothes sprains swollen throats coughs and more. Save 50 by one bottle. Warranted. Sold by Hines Son Druggists Van Wert.
Mrs Nancy Harr wife of John H Harr died of heart paralysis at her Van Wert County home on May 25 1880 aged 57 years 7 months 24 days She was born October 1 1824 in Stark County Ohio and moved to the county in 1837 She married John H Hart December 15 1850 and had thirteen children She was a longtime Mt Zion Lutheran Church member and active in the Ladies Mite Society Her funeral in Mt Zion Lutheran Church drew a large crowd and she was laid to rest in Woodland Cemetery The pastor preached from Matthew 24 42 and 1 Samuel 20 3 The family expresses sympathy
Fragmentary notice urges readers to walk to a European restaurant for a 50 cent meal priced at 25 cents and to call for conviction. The text includes an awkward signature C. D. Mruunxn.
Looxe's Red Clover Pile Remedy advertised as a positive cure for all forms of piles. Hines & Sons sell it. Dr I S Townsend of Cincinnati will visit Hotel Marsh on Tuesday July 2 for one day. over 50 cases reported cured on his last visit.
One hundred and thirty acres of good pasture available for cattle or sheep on Maddox creek one mile west of Van Wert. First class pasture not used this season with ample water. Contact J. B. Pouxoer at Hotel Marsh.
Do not call and see Dr. N. J. Andrews if your case is progressing under your local physicians. Chronic cases that have been given up as incurable will do well to call.
An advertisement touts Miles' Pills as a restorative with a claim to strengthen the liver and bowels while reducing intake over time. It asserts the more you take the more you need and promotes free samples at Gackenheimer's.
Harvest looks early this season. J W Stites sold a tile mill to a firm in Paulding County. Daniel Dippery hints at a girl. Potts Corners pausing to ponder saloon politics as Van Wert may vote dry again. A July 4 picnic and Sunday School event in David Balyeat’s grove promises bands and speakers for a grand county celebration.
Notables visited the Melrose area with rumors of a Sheriff nomination to be formalized at the convention. Jessie Cromer died after a brief illness and will be interred in Fairfield county. Shafer and Co. unveiled their new engine and plan to begin operations soon.
The letter page reports Ridge’s omission from the district teaching post, a failed peach yield after a freeze, a York man’s discovery of a large nail, and the Palmer sisters’ eastern visit. It notes May’s record cold, highway grass ownership questions, and citizens opposing saloon keepers with calls to strong action.
Train departures from Van Wert run daily except Sundays with routes to Cincinnati Express and Battle Creek Bryan Express. Northbound trains include Addison Accommodation Hastings M D physician.
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