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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1890
Page
5
Toe Mashed and Local Notices in Port Bulletin
Plan Port Bulletin FRIDAY MORNING June 20 1890 reports a toe injury to James Miller a section hand on the Pittsburgh line from a rail. Lake excursion with Hiestand's band. fifty two Van Werters fished at the popular summer resort. The Salvation Army moves from Ohio City to Shanes Crossing. The county infirmary painted and improved by Mr Murphy. Latty grocer George Shields fails for large amount. creditors Humphreys & Hughs secured. A brick injures Asbury Johnson at Stonefield Greenewald. a SHAKER SOAP ad appears. Methodist social at the church featuring strawberries cake lemonade and music. WCTU convention set for Convoy June 25 with Mother Stewart speaking. LEHMANN & son advertise yard wide muslin at various prices by the bolt.
Population guesses and local notices in May Bulletin
May Bulletin lists town and county population guessants with prizes from Danny Battery and Workly Butlerin. Also runs an ad for Piles remedy and reports several deaths: infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G W Newton buried at Woodland cemetery. a colored three year old in First Ward died of consumption. three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Graves died and interred in Columbia City Indiana. expresses sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
G. W. Newton
Woodland Cemetery
Asbury Johnson
First Ward
Louis Graves
Columbia City
Indiana
Two Fatal Lightning and Log Accident Reported in County
Tuesday afternoon in York township a 16 year old named Drake was killed by lightning while sheltering from a thunder shower on the Jack Thomas farm near the Mercer county line. In Jennings township a separate fatal accident involved a man crushed by falling logs after loosening a boom pole at a saw mill. The two deaths occurred within miles of each other as crops show promising growth and local farming is described as prosperous despite earlier hardships. W. M. McGavren notes a millinery sale at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Jennings
Drake
Jack Thomas
Mercer County
Thomas
Young Drake
Mcllwain
van Wert
Saloon Rules and Oil Leasing Curbs Spark Local Tension
Shanes Crossing enacts strict saloon ordinances with 6 am opening and 9 pm closing, disallows street obstructions and gambling rooms, and imposes penalties including $25 fines and 30 days in the Toledo workhouse for violators. Three oil companies plan leases south and west of town, testing the area within two months amid questions about a prior Stump farm well. The Enter prise rabies scare faded after a dog cull, while a dozen or more dogs were killed. A mangled accident injured Taylor Putnam near Dull station when he fell under a moving freight train, breaking his lower jaw and suffering severe bruising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanes Crossing
Toledo
Taylor Putnam
Dull Station
This County
Census Enumerations Face Common Complaints Across Towns
Residents complain enumerators miss people and the census seems incomplete. It is hoped every man woman and child in the city will be counted. Anyone missed should report themselves immediately.
Mother's Friend testimonial from Lincoln Parish wife
A Lincoln Parish wife states she used only two bottles of Mother's Friend before her third confinement and would not be without it for hundreds of dollars. She reports far less trouble than before. Cook Miles, Lincoln Parish, La., endorses the product and directs readers to The Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga. Sold by Hines & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook Miles
Lincoln Parish
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Hines & Son
Van Wert Fourth of July Celebration Promises Grand Displays
Van Wert plans a nationwide style Fourth with cannons, bands, and a 125 wagon trades carnival showcasing nearly every local industry. A balloon ascent and parachute drop are billed as the day’s main attraction with fireworks to close the evening. An expected large crowd from towns nearby and farms joining in. Citizens urged to join and celebrate the nation’s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
Bryan
Mackinaw
Mother Earth
Naming City Parks After Local Figures Likely
A letter argues for giving city parks proper names instead of numbers like Second and Third Ward parks. The writer praises the park commission for upkeep and urges officials to adorn parks with fitting, locally meaningful names.
Elm Butts Purchase Notice for Winter Delivery
J A Gleason invites buy orders for good butts cut during winter and delivered to their factory this month. Announcement dated May 16, 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.a.gleason
Celina Board Bans Women Teachers Barring Matrimony
The Celina Standard reports the Celina school board will not hire lady teachers unless they pledge not to seek male attention or marry during the school year. It warns either all teachers will be men or schools will remain idle, noting the board cannot bind the ocean to a grape vine.
Girl 8 Injured After Fall From Fence
Lucy Stuckey eight year old daughter of Capt J S Stuckey of Ridge township fell from a high fence Monday evening losing balance and dislocating her left elbow. Dr Corbin treated her at home and reduced the dislocation leaving her comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Stuckey
J. S. Stuckey
Ridge Township
Second fatal accident reported in Delphos district
The last line due here at 4 10 in the evening struck a four year old child at Delphos Monday evening. The name of the child could not be learned. While it was severely injured its recovery is probable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Delphos
Law
Pennsylvania Company
Board of Trade Committee
All van Wert
Young Brigands and Local Developments Mix in City Meeting
A mayoral hearing examined a case charging a local businessman with selling revolvers to boys under 14. Parents turned in five weapons. more may follow. The law bans sales of firearms and toy pistols to minors, with fines up to 100 dollars. Also noted are store moves by D L Clippinger and W C Brooks, fabric and carpet updates, new hemp carpets, and Pennsylvnia Company depot land prices impacting a planned depot.
Pony Sale At Freeman Yard This Saturday
A. B. Freeman announces a sale of 50 broke ponies at the Farmers Feed yard on Saturday June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Freeman
Death of Mr Strohl prompts large funeral in Spencerville
Thomas Strohl mourns his father and mother after their deaths at the family home east of Spencerville. The double funeral drew unprecedented turnout, highlighting the couple’s high esteem and the community’s shock and sorrow. Sympathy pours in from the city for Mr Strohl. The item also notes local job ads, Fourth of July balloon plans in Bryan and Van Wert, a jail admission for Rebecca Gibson, and an ad for Woolford's Sanitary Lotion with Hines & Son as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Strohl
Spencerville
Strohl
Freeman and Binz Auction Horses at Springer's Yard
Messrs Freeman and Binz offer many western horses for sale. The next auction will be held at Springer's feed yard next Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Notable Visitors and Arrivals Across Van Wert Area
A roundup of residents and guests visiting from Celina Dayton Shanes Crossing Wiltshire Ann Arbor Lima Wauseon Marion Galion Buckeye areas. Notables include Col I N Alexander in Cleveland J B Pollock returning to Van Wert and Willard Gleason visiting West Point cadet parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Mullen
R. L. Pence
Celina
T. S. Gilliland
Greenville
M. Woodruff
Camden
Ind
W. ©. Brooks
Piqua
J. H. Hackett
Milwaukee
O. W. Johnston
Marion
W. W. McClure
Gilberts Mills
C. A. Melsheimer
Bryan
J. E. Winning
Continental
C. C. Sheets and Son
Claypool
John Marble Jr
Ann Arbor
Emerson Priddy
Lima
Annie Eleock
Galion
J.W. Summersett
Middlepoint
Willard Gleason
West Point
Bert Hire
Spring Valley
Greene County
Drowning of Thomas Evans at Blanchard River Dam
A Findlay College boating party capsized on the Blanchard River near the infirmary dam. Thomas Evans, 21, of Venedocia, a musical student due to graduate, could not swim and drowned before helpers reached him. The body was recovered that evening. funeral set for Thursday in Venedocia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay
Enquirer
Thomas Evans
D. W. Evans
Venedocia
Evan
Joe Evans
Findlay College
Blanchard
Infirmary Dam
Evans
van Wert
Robbery attempt as town visitor escapes on horse
Thursday night a week near the Decatur road three men rushed into the road and grabbed a bridle rein while others advanced on Martin in a cart. Mr Gackenheimer struck the horse, causing a jump that broke the assailant’s grip and freed him. Martin says a revolver would help in such moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.a.gackenheimer
Decatur Road
Martin
Gackenheimer
Mr. Gackenheimer
School Board Deadlock Over Superintendent Ask
The school board remains evenly split on reappointing Superintendent Cowgill after petitions from patrons. A tie vote stood 3 to 3, with Summersett, Reed for retention and Scott, Tuttle, Murray against. The board did elect various staff for next year, while hinting at further meetings and possible commissioner action to resolve the deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowgill
R Upright
Summersett
Reed
Mr. Cowgill
Scott
Tuttle
Murray
McFadden
Roebuck
Miss Putnam
Misses Shinn
Deer
Vance
J. R. Bowl
M. J. McFadden
Julia Putnam
Ezra Spayd Severely Injured at Miller and Co Lathe
Ezra Spayd trapped his hand in a Miller and Co lathe Friday. One bone broken and other injuries reported. Dr. Corbin treated injuries. Evangelical camp meeting opens on the fair ground today with ministers H Arlen from Winchester A O Raber from Dayton and A L Fisher from Celina present. Central Traffic Association to offer reduced rates for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Spayd
Miller & Co
Corbin
Fair Ground
Van Wert Bunnerty Begins 32nd Volume
The Auglaize Democrat notes the Van Wert Bunnerty, a leading country paper in this part of Ohio, launched its thirty-second volume last week signaling continued local press endurance and community coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auglaize Democrat
van Wert Bunnerty
Ohio
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Cap
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Ohio Wesleyan University
John Darnell
C. A. Murray
Geo. E. Wilson
S. J. Ehret
O. J. Thomas
Kimmel
Miss Ervin
C.S. Mauk
Mayor’s Court
Lloyd Moore
Avenue House
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Thomas Nance
John Shimmel
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Albert Nance
Dr. Hastings
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Whitley
Eph Dippery
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JAS
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