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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1886
Page
4
The Van Wert County Republican Central Committee invites members and delegates to meet at the Mayor's office in Van Wert on Saturday July 10th 1885 at 7 o'clock p m to organize the new committee and conduct necessary business. A H Hester chairs, C B Haven secretary.
The article outlines a yearly $200 assessment on liquor traffickers with a $100 levy for malt or vinous drinks, penalties, and liens on business properties. It details payment timing, refunds policy, and that the tax is prioritized over other liens, plus penalties for nonpayment. It notes Sunday sales prohibition with fines, municipal power to regulate liquor outlets, and penalties for selling to minors. It includes local anecdotes about a jack from Kentucky, political commentary, and upcoming conventions and races.
Normal Notes From Middle Point report a lively Tuesday Literary Society meeting with young debaters. New officers under Prof Rowland preside, rewarding the outgoing leadership. The debating club and parliamentary class rely on Roberts Rules. Building progress continues with the Normal’s second and third stories nearing completion. An entertainment by the Literary Society is planned for Friday evening June 25 with a promising program. Community observers praise leadership, while temperance remains a council priority. Summer term ends soon. fall term starts August 10. Prof Hufford notes good prospects, and Anpy adds final remark.
From our own Correspondent Delayed from last week Mrs Hannah Whiting and family of near Oakwood Paulding county paid her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Sands a flying visit last week George Stone of Hardin county visiting relatives Cogswell and family Carry Cogswell with Mr 8 back to Hardin county for a short visit Christian Ranft of Tuscarawas county bought Samuel Money farm to make home Welcome Ranft Sands and Lizzie Anderson attended funeral of Mrs Abigail Goodwin in Van Wert June 6 Willis Beller of Madison county opens boot and shoe shop with custom work Gillespie school house burned May 24 likely incendiary New stock at Wm McClure grocery and building a new store George McClure builder Warns against slander urges kindness and truth about neighbors
The Ridge Township correspondent notes the season's best rain last Sunday and Miss Anna Fair picking 100 quarts of cherries at M. H. McCoy's. Farmers contend over corn per acre and weed control as several farms lease north of the ridge for oil. Calhoun Oil Company plans an eight year lease with a well on each farm within a year. A scare of scarlet fever arose in the northwest corner due to a child with a rash, prompting cautious, faith-based prudence rather than panic.
Jumbo at Lima June 30th ended in a two to one fight to the double-header side. Doctors Funk and Ladd served as tending physicians. The Dow Law aims to close beer saloons. Hire and Moore grocerymen, M R Hire, visits Pittsburg to buy glassware. Lawyers Priddy and Darnell attended Bremen Tile Foundry damage suit. F M Cook of Bluffton visiting. Mrs J W Sommersett of Van Wert and Mrs Gilbert of Beloit, Kansas, visiting relatives here. Miss May Griswold returns from Belmore after teaching instrumental music.
From our own correspondent a rainy note reports John A. Smith of Shasta as improved after an illness. Farmers praise Van Wert merchants who oppose unnecessary road taxes via road macadamization, hoping others join. Credible word says Mr. John Wallick owns a cow that has given milk four years without a calf. details at W.’s Buena Vista home, half a mile west.
Greenwood reports a strong year for bachelors as Grover praises progress. Hahn brothers add a saw mill to the spoke factory. The town well benefits farmers. James Woods of Harrison township is hailed as the town’s top plasterer. The U B Church nears completion and will be dedicated on the 20th. A county bell adds pride. the sexton is eager to ring it.
Dr J Q Neptune has moved to Decatur Indiana to settle in dental practice. Photographer Hosler from Shanes Crossing relocates here for business. Willshire expects two standard gauge railroads and substantial timber shipments from Willshire Lumber Company. A town celebration is being planned as growth accelerates with visits by Detter and Sweet. A strike by lumber company teamsters causes unrest. state teachers certificates are earned. band events and social visits noted.
Mrs. N Johnson and Mrs. Nunemaker on sick lists. Old fashioned ague returns. Henry Davis and family visited Hoaglin township. Wheat harvest likely to begin next week. Centerville youths to Celina for horns and waters. Cherry crop exceptionally large. Mrs. Annie Roller wins spelling contest at Yorkville. Dr. Hattery traveled to Columbus. Decker narrowly escaped injury at McDonald’s mill. Ditches at Big Prairie urged for quicker work. Benj VanEmon and mother depart for a health tour.
Health is good. A daughter of Mr and Mrs Jno Ringwald fell from a small carriage and put her arm out of place Sunday. Mrs Martha Mechling spent Sunday at Mr Frank Mechling's. The young ladies and gentlemen gave a surprise to Mollie Neiswitz on Wednesday. A good time was had and a large crowd. Miss Hattie Woods spent last week with friends in this part of the county. Mr Jim Neer wife brother and sister spent Sunday with Joseph Stewart. Mr Thomas Evans is improving his barn yard with new sheds. Billie Morgan is doing the carpenter work. Mrs Fowler of Van Wert gave us a short call Tuesday. Mr Wm Glass spent a few days in Paulding this week on business. W A Glass' new barn will be completed this week. John Ringwald contractor. Asa Pollock's sons are having a Turner patent feeder attached to their separator. Messrs J W Spridgeon & Emett Bell have purchased a new threshing machine.
From our occasional Correspondent Mr and Mrs Thomas Baxter of Pleasant township are visiting this week Mrs R E Baxter is on the sick list Mr KR E Baxter bought a new mower and self binder of A B Penny James McClure and wife moved to the Welch property Two mails daily now in Convay G A R boys held a festival last week Net proceeds about 20 cents Mrs R L Crooks visiting Mercer county for her grandfather Rev Marlin funeral Howard Rutan of Tennessee returned home Camp of Sons of Veterans being organized Miss Florence Ehret of Van Wert visiting Miss Tillie Fredenburg Children day concert at M E Church last Sabbath evening exercises were good singing especially excellent
Delayed from last week, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Drury visited Mercer county to see Mrs. Drury’s father Wm. Marlin who is not expected to live. Local youth outings occurred in Celina. J. L. Lowery of Van Wert appeared on Scott streets. Mrs. A. E. Foust remains very low. Wm. Miller sold his saw mill stake to J. King. 8. W. Cramer is ill. Moon and Smith plan to move their saw mill east of the station house on Brumback land.
Mr. A Binkly moved a house onto his lot to live as a grocery. Cal and Oriel Lewis offer moving services at reasonable charges. Robert Shaner visited Lima last Thursday. John Ross and wife of Ada spent the weekend here visiting relatives. Mrs L Spangler died on the seventh and was buried the ninth after lingering with consumption about two years. Mr and Mrs Binkly of Washington township visited last weekend. Andrew Cokahnour visited Ridge township to see his sick brother in law Stanton. Robinson visited Middlepoint last Sunday. Wheat crop prospects look good for harvest if conditions hold, with some heads over seven inches.
Executors J M Jones and D M Jones of Thomas Jeris deceased file first and final accounts. B Rhodes represents David Gause deceased for first and final account.
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