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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1886
Page
5
A partial list of commodities appears including sardines lobsters mushrooms breakfast cocoa rolled wheat oat meal coconut prep cracked crackers nuts and various syrups sugars and coffee. The fragment mentions storage items such as buckets tubs washboards and general household goods. The diverse items suggest a catalog or store inventory from a historical period.
The Bary Port Bulletin notes shell specimens from Mr. D. H. Clip pinger found on the California shore and a gold-bearing quartz sample from the mountains. County fair dates list Mercer August 31 to September 2, Paulding September 21 to 24, Allen September 21 to 24, Putnam October 5 to 9, Auglaize September 28 to October 1, Van Wert September 7 to 10, and Fort Wayne September 14 to 17. Articles consolidate the Toledo and St Louis Narrow Gauge railroads, with a shift to standard gauge and a large new capital. A reunion for survivors of Company H, 139th Regiment, is announced for tomorrow at 2 PM. Lost a wild bay pony aged seven. information rewarded. Theodore Steinbower’s four-year-old son fractured his left leg after a fall from a fence, treated at Drs. Christopher & Hawkins.
Over 50,000 pounds of plug and smoking tobacco to be sold at cost at Arnold's Tobacco Store. Also a list of county assessors' daily compensation, and notes on wool production by Mr. George Cover. Plus local ads for feather dusters, framing, and silverware, and obituaries for several residents with funeral details.
State Geologist Prof Orton from Ohio University visited to discuss the eighth volume of their geological survey focusing on oil and gas. He notes oil in Ohio occurs in limestone of the Tren ton group, reports a 3 000 feet per day gas yield, and mentions oil recovery methods from the Palmer quarry. He identifies phlogopite a brown mica resembling gold found east of town and remarks on prospects for further drilling.
Notice items include sale of county ditch bonds and bankruptcy stock at Wiltshire. Other notes announce the Old Folk Concert, a Sunday school picnic, a mayoral grass mowing edict, and a painting exhibition. Licenses to wed list six couples led by Hiram F Webber and Emma Woods.
The Toledo Cincinnati and St Louis Railroad sells greatly reduced excursion tickets July 3 and 5 with return by July 6 to let people celebrate the 4th with friends. Also features bargains on wallpaper and highest market price paid for wool delivered at Middlepoint Ohio. Call Gamble's store near depot for details.
The Lutheran mite society meets next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Stickle on Fulton street and the Baptist Mite Society meets with Mrs John Hire the same day. Come in the morning and bring your dinners. All are invited.
The Tully township Sunday School Association will meet at the Lutheran Church in Convoy next Sunday evening. Temperance workers will gather at Willet Smith's residence on South Avenue this Saturday evening June 19. Greenwood U B Church in Wiltshire township will be dedicated next Sunday June 20 by Bishop Weaver of Dayton Ohio. A full schedule includes love feast at 9:00, preaching at 10:30, Lord's supper at 12:00, Sunday school at 3:00, preaching at 7:45, and a 7:30 Saturday service with quarterly conference to follow. All are invited.
Mr C C Clark shops in Cleveland for new goods Miss Mittie Gleason returns from Cincinnati Miss Kate Craig of Van Wert visits relatives Mrs Lynch of Greenville and Mrs Morton of Springboro attend Wood wedding Rev J C Clemens of Napoleon visits friends Mr M E Orcutt of Defiance on business Mrs Mary Gallaher of Harper Kansas visits relatives Mr M A Cramer returns from Michigan after hunting and fishing Messrs Sweet and Blackley form law partnership Mrs Charles F Taylor of South Chicago visits her mother Mrs Webster Ellsworth Anson and Miss Iey Phillips wed Rev Jason Young of St Marys expands Bulletin tie to Christian Advocate Mr Marion Mohler returns from Springfield studying at Wittenberg College Dr E V Hall of Dague plans move to Wolverine Michigan Dr Harris of Mercer takes position at Dague Ohio Wesleyan University graduates class includes J A Arnold son of Samuel Arnold Ridge township presence of local notables
Excursions from Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad offer Lima trips June 31 at 1.30 including Barnum show, and Fourth of July round trips at one fare. Auction sale of dry goods and nations Monday June 21 managed by Henry Staple ford of Ft Wayne for T S MeHKIM and Son.
Farmers are urged to inquire about clean buckwheat seed at the People's Mills. The New National Weekly Story Paper is advertised at five cents and available at the Book Store.
I offer a complete stock of Watches Clocks and Jewelry and will sell at low prices. I specialize in repairs and guarantee all work. New stock clean and prices competitive with the lowest. Call for a $5.00 watch. Also there is a drug store ad for Woolford's Lotion and Hines Sons in Van Wert Ohio. The undersigned firm desires settlement of all book accounts by July 1 1886 with cash or negotiable note via office or collector.
Irving Lodge No 1653 Knights of Honor calls all members to attend the hall on June 21 1886 at eight o clock P M for important business Fraternally reported by J W Hernice. Also advertises Hard Times Party at Odd Fellows Hall Friday evening with ragged attire dinner music and refreshments, cup and saucer prize with thirteen cents admission.
A regimental record recounts mustering at Van Wert on May 2 1864 and departure May 7 for Sandusky City, arrival at night under Major A W Baker, new officers elected, and sworn in at Cleveland before consolidation with the Cincinnati Battalion under Lt Col J L Wayne. Discharge occurred August 26 1864 at Camp Dennis. Entities include Major A W Baker Lt Col J L Wayne and Captain S W Davis. lists officers, musicians, and numerous privates with scattered misspellings.
The Union notes the wedding of Mr H F Webber, Cincinnati insurer, to Miss Emma Woods, daughter of a local physician. Rev T H Lynch officiated, recalling past Woods and Lynch weddings. The couple will reside in Cincinnati amid a celebratory sendoff with old shoes. Also covered are a serious accident to John Weimert, a school examiner results, and plans for July 5 celebrations with balloons and fireworks.
Highest market prices paid in cash or exchange at Delphos Woolen Mills. Blank Books offered cheaply at the Book.
Reports from Darke county note a grand jury returning thirty two indictments at its recent session. A fire in Defiance destroyed an entire business block. Dunkirk's Pennsylvania freight depot burned entirely. Circuit court judges went to Wapakoneta with no cases on the docket. The Delphos oil well was shot with no visible results though some pumping yielded salt water. the well is abandoned.
A June 9 gathering of thirty six friends at Ebner Donnell's home celebrated his thirty fifth birthday. Guests presented gifts including a rocking chair and clothing. The party ended with cheerful thanks and an invitation to return.
Our correspondent reports on family visits and illnesses in Washington Township with mention of Grandpa Klinger who remains poorly. Others traveled to Paulding and Delphos. crops look promising. Rev Dunlap to preach at Valley Church. a Walter A Wood binder is for sale. thanks are extended for aid during a burial. post office notices list several advertised letters for Van Wert for the week ending June 16, 1886.
Married Wednesday evening June 16 at the bride’s uncle’s residence on East Sycamore Street in Van Wert. Rev W W Lance officiated. The couple are Harry W. Goodwin of Wheeling West Virginia and Miss Charlotte Gray of Plain City Ohio. They will reside in Van Wert.
In memory of Dr John Zimmerman born October 12 1811 in Champaign County Ohio. He married Edna Ann, widow of Dr Webster, on January 1 1885 and died June 15 1886. Of Swiss descent his grandfather John George Von Zimmerman born 1728 in Burg Canton Bern was a public physician and prose writer. His son William moved to Ohio and Cham paign County in 1808. Dr Zimmerman built a large Van Wert practice and studied at Eclectic school. He suffered a neck catarrhal issue four years before his death, later turning to prayer and scripture. he died in calm faith with prayers for the coming Lord. Dr J W Unperry noted as intimate acquaintance.
Death claimed our beloved daughter and sister after a long illness. She lived with her parents until death on June 11, 1886, aged 27 years, 7 months, and 20 days, bearing suffering with Christian faith and looking to meet the Savior. Her remains lie in the ground in quiet hope until the last trumpet calls her skyward. Her ransomed spirit rises in faith and love to reign with the Savior she adores, and her memory will live with us for years, embalmed in our hearts.
Local chicken and turkey market listings show 350 spring chickens priced at 15 to 20 cents and 40 turkeys among the offerings. Geese are also mentioned in the line of poultry products available.
A boastful advert lists features of a binder and mower system claiming single man operation in five minutes, eleven foot gate clearance, lowest elevator, largest drive wheel, and unique chainless running. It highlights malleable iron parts, solid shaft rollers, a spring seat for the driver, and claims of neat appearance and durability, inviting inspection and grain testing.
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