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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1890
Page
4
Local newspaper notice from Van Wert Ohio shows masthead and imprint for a Friday morning edition. Publisher John A Arnold & Co is listed with postal handling at Van Wert.
The Times criticizes Sur veyor McCoy amid alleged blunders by Auditor Harvey. The column argues the audito r seeks a second term, but charges of carelessness may harm his political prospects as taxpayers bear over $300 costs from two mistakes.
A congressional committee reports immigration is rising while the newcomer's quality lags, urging restrictive measures to curb costs and labor competition. Chauncey DePew urges press accountability, arguing journalism bears great responsibility in shaping public opinion and safeguarding liberty.
The piece cites New York Mail and Express data showing 1870 to 1888 gains in New England cultivated acreage and dairy cattle, arguing against Democratic attacks on tariffs. It asserts agricultural prosperity in Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut and condemns free trade rhetoric as unfounded.
The remarks are described as false in every aspect and a Democratic campaign started prematurely to gain political effect, destined to collapse when confronted with real affairs.
A letter urges Van Wert city council to pass and enforce an ordinance removing pool and card tables from saloons. It warns gambling fuels youth ruin, linking first games to drinking and downward life paths, and appeals to protect the town’s youth and welfare.
The piece argues farmers should engage in party primaries within existing parties rather than form a new party. It notes farmers have limited representation in Congress and predict more farmers will enter the next Congress, reducing power of “third rate politicians” and improving government and institutions.
Community notes celebrate town progress and entertainment. Old Abe styling for the Fourth, a Manitou Beach band excursion on the 19th, and a top sign at W G Edwards grocery draw crowds. Ira Longsworth targets violators in Lima with a jail term and fine.
A remedy called Loose's Red Clover Pile Remedy is offered as a positive treatment for all forms of piles including blind, bleeding, itching, ulcerated, and protruding cases. Price five decents or 50 cents. Sold by DY Hines & Son.
The United States District Court decided Tuesday in favor of the Pennsylvania railroad in the case of E. R. McIntosh.
The agenda for the 4th Harrison township Sabbath School Union convention at Harrison Presbyterian Church on June 29 1890 begins with devotional exercises and children's lesson by Rev G W Snodgrass followed by talks on teacher duties to scholars unsuccessful teaching and boosting attendance. Afternoon topics include past and future of SS work by C L Wallace lights and shadows for earnest workers J Sheets and readings on reading the Bible and who should attend with queries to close.
J W Davis of Moravian Falls North Carolina reports his wife endured congestion and painful menstruation for fifteen years. After three bottles of Bradfield's Female Regulator she can resume house chores and outings. Bradfield Reg Co Atlanta Georgia provides details. Sold by Hines and Son.
Railway business reports no changes with strong activity as the Mackinaw line sanctions a first Sunday trip to Manitou Beach. Baltimore & Ohio issues a strict temperance circular warning employees against drinking, with discharge for intoxication and no reemployment after firing.
On Thursday June 19 the Cincinnati Jackson and Mackinaw Railroad will run a special excursion to Devils Lake and return. Heistand's Band of Van Wert will accompany the trip. For train times and fares see handbills or contact the nearest C J M agent. T C M Scampier Gen Pass Agt.
Neighboring towns that placarded the country with free gas promises to manufacturers now face gas shortages for domestic use. Findlay's five year push for free gas left a heavy debt, sparking protests for factory contributions to bills. Van Wert’s gas company chose the sensible route.
Lost in North Pleasant or South Union township on Sunday June 10 a pocket book belonging to A B Gleason with money and papers. Finder to leave at the Gleason office and receive reward.
Mrs E R Owens of Newark visits as Dr Davis departs Dr R J Morgan attends. Cantata Queen Esther features Richards as Haman and Thomas as King. Children Day planned for June 22 at Cambrian Hall. Venedocia school to close next Friday. town prepares for July Fourth programs.
A call to organize among farmers and laborers cites countless caterpillars and mosquitos on the Ridge and urges action against bucketshops syndicates and trusts. The piece argues rights are ignored by those who profit and presses for collective effort to defend an ideal America.
The note records social visits from Auglaize and nearby counties, mentions a large Ridge Grange supper, farming activity with corn cultivation and flood gate installation along the Little Auglaize, and construction at John E. Jones' new dwelling. Citations include Auglaize, Mercer, Van Wert, and Jackson counties.
Resolutions from Salem Society No. 2158 Patrons of Industry Van Wert County Ohio mourn sister Salone Higgins. The charter will be draped in mourning for thirty days. Copies go to the family and Van Wert papers. minutes to record. Committee: Alice Branam, Mary Kusumavun, Ann J. Arua.
The article extols Dr Franklin Miles New Heart Cure as a life changing remedy for heart disease. Druggists report wide positive effects with testimonials from customers, including Knightstown Indiana seller John Weaver and a leading Masonic official. Sold and guaranteed by Gackenheimer.
Best variety to grow and yields twice other kinds. Stands hot dry weather and makes flour on par with any variety. Price two dollars per bushel. H. 8. Haves Van Wert.
The Pittsburgh News highlights Bell and Edison as parallels to future in telephony and electricity. Dr Franklin Miles, a nervous-disease specialist, touts Restorative Nervine among his many discoveries for conditions from nervousness to sleeplessness. Free trial bottles and Dr Miles’ new book are offered by Guckenheimer.
A young couple Arthy Courtney and George Allen, both under eighteen, ran away and were found at the house of Harvey Allen in Van Wert. They returned home with Arthy’s father William Courtney and obtained a marriage license. Rev. A J Fish of Trinity M E Church married them at the Courtney residence.
Advertises May Brothers sales plan and warns of a balloon and parachute event in Van Wert on July 4. Comer promotes cheap Corn Juice plug tobacco at 25 cents a plug, plus deals like five for $1, inviting attendees to make his store their headquarters. A visiting townsman samples the brand and switches to Comer after price comparison.
The Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad markets its Pullman safe vestibule trains with chair parlor sleeping and dining service among Cincinnati Indianapolis and Chicago. It promotes reclining chair cars Cincinnati to Keokuk Springfield Ell and a Cincinnati Peoria route. It stresses direct service between Cincinnati Dayton Lima Toledo Detroit Lake Regions and Canada. The line, old in Ohio, claims entry to Cincinnati over twenty five miles of double track and promises speed comfort and safety. Tickets available via C H D agents in or out of Cincinnati Indianapolis or Toledo. E O McCormick, General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
One fare for round trip via the Pennsylvania Lines for excursion to Columbus. Tickets on sale June 17 and 18 for the convention June 18 and 19. Return validity extends to June 20 inclusive.
The Cincinnati Jackson Mackinaw K R offers a cheap excursion to Devil's Lake Manitou Beach on Sunday June 5 with return. Check hand bills or ask an agent for train time and fare. G P A T C M Scampion notes, crop prospects across Michigan Ohio Indiana Illinois are about 25 percent lower than 1888 and 1889, yet Upton Manufacturing Port Huron reports threshing machinery sales one quarter higher than ever.
Advertisement notes moisture and intense itching at night, with scratching worsening lesions. It claims tumors may form and bleed unless treated. Swayne's Ointment is said to stop itching and bleeding, heal ulcers, and remove tumors, selling for 50 cents via druggists or mail from Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia Ledger poem about a rose bud's growth and the question of its revealing colors. The speaker asks whether the bud will show white purity or red warmth as it blooms, conveying longing and tender imagery.
The Dhebar tank near Udaipur is the world’s largest reservoir with a 1000 foot dam, 95 feet high and 21 square miles of area. Other major southern Indian reservoirs include Cumbum and Sulekere, while Loch Katrine and Vyrnwy are smaller by comparison. Manchar tank in Sindh covers 180 square miles only during flood months.
A father discovers a chaotic nursery scene as Willie sits astride a drum and others pound pans and whip up noise. Johnny twists the cat, Tommy rattles, and neighbors’ kids join in a faux market scene claiming they are “playing Chicago board of trade.”
A tale from Cassell’s Journal recounts Hilkington known as Squire Hawley being buried in his garden near Doncaster. He was laid in a ton weighted stone coffin in hunting attire with spurs and whip. His groom inherited all property on condition the funeral rites were observed.
A London Globe anecdote describes the young Kaiser scolding his son for finger feeding and threatening a table exile. The prince repeats the offense and undresses beneath the table claiming dogs wear only skin, illustrating a cautious critique of rigid discipline via comic reversal.
Crofton the naturalist and geologist says the earth's formation included a 600 year period of darkness with lightning flashes and thunder every five minutes. He offers no affidavits to publish, Detroit Free Press notes.
An English naturalist notes the moth existed 800 years B C. Cleopatra, after losing $10 000 worth of fine clothes to him in one year, paid an artisan $2 000 to fashion a lead chest to protect her remaining garments.
Alexander Swift of Cincinnati, who married a Cary sister, owns the old Cary homestead and hopes to turn it into a memorial for Alice and Phabe Cary. It’s a historic site that could have been bought cheaply years ago, but the opportunity passed.
A southern Illinois man laughs at the notion of marriage failure as he has just wed his sixth wife. Each wife brought him a farm, and he has become one of the largest landowners in that wintry region.
Dr. L. A. McClellan teamed with Brinderhoff and McCoe claims 800000 operations have been performed with zero deaths. Treatment is painless and nonsurgical with no stomach medicine. Advertises a 58 page illustrated pamphlet from Chicago. city address listed as Van Wert and Marsh, with monthly mentions and a request to write for details.
Market prices updated this morning by T. Gilliland. Listed items include Wheat and Corn with varied prices, apples dried, butter yellow and white, eggs fresh, lard, potatoes, bacon sides and shoulders, eggs, cattle, chickens, and hogs. Prices shown for each item.
A monster freight train loaded with Deering Twine Binders and Deering Mowers from Wm. Deering & Co. departs Chicago for Minneapolis. The decorated train, with a brass band, showcases equipment and draws enthusiastic crowds at stations along the route in a grand promotional procession.
Mr. Ham Proost, a professional horse trainer, located here and in charge of the Fair Ground to break, handle and train trotting, pacing and running horses. Those needing services may call at the Fair Ground. References: Thos. Noble, W. H. Pennell, and W. C. Brooks.
Bids for erecting a brick schoolhouse in sub-district one Hoaglin township Oho are invited by the Clerk of the Board. Proposals due at noon Friday June 27 1890 with guarantee of contract performance. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
John N. Jones seeks a divorce from Sarah V. Jones in the Court of Common Pleas Van Wert County Ohio cause 8967 alleging gross neglect and adultery He requests custody of minors Mary A Jones and John F Jones with a hearing date set after June 21 1800 Attorneys Sweet and Blackly represent the plaintiff
The Board of School Examiners of Union School District Van Wert Ohio will hold a teacher certificate examination at the Third Ward school on Tuesday June 10 1890 at 9 o clock a m. Applicants must be present. C F Manship Clerk May 23 1890.
Notice from Jackson Township Clerk inviting sealed proposals for a brick schoolhouse in sub district No 2 Van Wert County Ohio. Bids due by Tuesday noon July 1st 18% with guarantee for contract. Board may reject all bids. Alfred Kohn Clerk May 28 90 4w.
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