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Van Wert Weekly Bulletin

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1889

Page

5

Sons of Veterans Camp organized in Celina and area trial notes

A committee of A. J. Gleason Jesse Longsworth John Campbell and J. W. Lee is appointed to organize a Camp of Sons of Veterans in the city. A trial of Joe Noble and Henry Fritz drew several Van Werters to Celina Tuesday. The Bulletin notes a pest on ripening wheat near Cavett and corrects a rumor about fresco damage at the M F Church auditorium.

Celina van Werters Joe Noble Henry Fritz A. J. Gleason Jesse Longsworth John Campbell J. W. Lee Sons of Veterans Cavett M. FE

Inspectors Assess Central Manufacturers Mutual Insurance

Insurance inspectors B F Renimund and D E Bushnell report on the Central Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Co of the city and promise the company is in first class condition. Squire Richey’s court drew a full crowd Tuesday. Richard Sands faced arraignment for assault with intent to kill D M Boreland. John Darnell prosecuted and A L Sweet defended. The trial lasted most of the day and Sands was acquitted.

B. F. Renimund D. E. Bushnell Central Manufacturers’ Mutual Insurance Co Squire Richey Richard Sands D. M. Boreland John Darnell A. L. Sweet Sands

Purmort Begins Fast Line Tour For Local Manufacturers

Mr F W Purmort starts on the fast line for Chicago Monday and will stay through the week then travel through Indiana and Ohio in the interest of Central Manufacturers of this city and Western Manufacturers of Chicago and Merchants and Manufacturers of Rockford Ill Miss Ora Rose will run the local office during his absence.

F. W. Purmort Chicago Indiana Ohio Central Manufacturers Western Manufacturers Merchants Manufacturer’s Rockford, Ill Ora Rose

Supreme Court rules social clubs are saloons revoking charters

The Supreme Court declares social drinking clubs such as the Home Club are saloons and charters will be revoked statewide. In towns with local option these clubs have supplanted saloons with beer and whisky available to members, seen as an evasion of the law. The Home Club should prepare to return its charter to Columbus.

Supreme Court van Wert Columbus

Fourth of July plans brighten Van Wert’s Sunday school event

Pott's Corners community organizes a Fourth of July Sunday school celebration with neighboring schools, speakers and music promised. Citizens urged to deposit money in banks after an attempted robbery incident involving C Sparber. A tile drainage discovery by J J McMillen reveals elder roots blocking a seven inch tile. Van Wert eyes a balloon and parachute display by Prof Brown of Rochester with about 500 dollars needed funds. public urged to contribute.

Pott’s Corners Mr. C. Sparber van Wert Commissioners Office J. J. McMillen Ridge Township Prof. Brown Rochester New York

Board of Education Elects Teachers and Replaces Gleason

The Board met Tuesday and accepted A B Gleason's resignation. L G Schumm was elected to fill the vacancy as Treasurer. New staff includes Superintendent D E Cowgill and an extensive list of teachers for various wards and grades.

Board of Education A. B. Gleason L. G. Schumm Gleason Schumm D. E. Cowgill Mary E. Shinn Grammar J. RK. Rowland Sophia Vance 4Th Ward C. A. Files 2Nd Ward Joseph Hardy Maggie Rose M. J. McFadden Celina Ferguson Florence Ehret Ola Deniston Miriam Baker Fannie Day Nellie Webster E. Roebuck Lucy Bleeck Dora Thomas Ida Paessler Madge Havens Mary Woods Julia Patman Lulu Hall Maggie Casey Lillie Longsworth

Van Wert Business Dullness Tied to Closed Saloons

An ex saloon keeper and friends blame local ordinance for dull business in Van Wert. Citizens note fewer workers and cautious farmers while carpenters and dry goods firms report mixed activity amid rains and regional whisky availability.

van Wert Browder Sweet T. S. Gilliland

G A R Officers Elected to Van Wert County Battalion

General orders No 4 directed posts in the county to meet at Union hall Van Wert for election of officers. The lineup includes Colonel J. W. Lee Lieut Colonel Harry Zentz Major J W Bloyd Q M William Phillips Adjutant Jesse Longsworth Inspector William Watkins and Henry Holmes as aid de camp. The group seeks statewide G A R membership to unite veterans voices on Ohio matters. Jesse Lonasworth Adj.

Department of Ohio Union Hall van Wert J. W. Lee Harry Zentz Convoy J. W. Bloyd Koogle Q. M William Phillips

L. G. Sichumm Promotes Seasonal Bargains at Low Prices

The notice urges shoppers to call on L. G. Sichumm for extraordinarily low prices on all seasonable goods. It lists silk mitts and gloves, summer underwear, Swiss embroidery, lawn, cambric, and lace items, parasols, and lace curtains as standout bargains with strong emphasis on value and selection.

L. G. Sichumm Schlumm

Care and Management of Infants Pamphlet Free

Ohio State Board of Health secretary Dr Probst announces a free pamphlet on infant care and summer health. The brief guide offers practical tips for treating babies during hot months and urges all mothers to request a copy.

C. O. Probst M. D State Board of Health Columbus Ohio

McConahy Ex-Resident Takes Over Valparaiso Daily Star

J A McConahy, formerly of this place, now runs a neat little daily paper in Valparaiso Indiana. Described as a thorough newspaper man, he is in love with the profession and wishes success to the Daily Star.

J. A. McConahy Valparaiso Ind Jim Daily Star

Northwestern Ohio Medical Association Meeting At Celina

The Northwestern Ohio Medical Association met at Celina yesterday and today. Dr. A N Krout of this place will read a paper before the society today.

Northwestern Ohio Medical Association Celina A. N. Krout

Numerous locals visit, travel, and family events noted

Samuel Saltzgaber is on the sick list. Dozens of residents visit relatives in Indiana Illinois West Virginia and Ohio towns such as Celina Wellington Fort Wayne and Columbus. People travel for commencement exercises, visits, and fishing trips. several are away visiting relatives or setting up farm equipment and schools.

John Masure Celina Ina Barlow Wheeling West Virginia O. J. Thomas Greggsville Illinois Jao. Beckum Lima L. Wise Joe Spridgeon West Will Alexander Wooster Dayton Hard Venedocia

Offense Report And Local News From Van Wert Area

Thirteen year old Alvin Keltner was charged with assault on a three year old cousin and bound over to Common Pleas Court with a $100 bond. A man killed by lightning near Celina Tama station was reported. The Agricultural Association bought the fair grand stand, with driving track changes planned. Van Wert remains dry with physicians issuing prescriptions for alcohol. saloon owners say business suffers but vow to obey the law. Rinehart's Worm Lozenges advertised as worm nest remedies.

Alvin Keltner Scott Robert Keltner Common Pleas Court Houck W. C. Brooks The Agricultural Association John O. Clark van Wert

Centerville Woman Passes Through on Way to Shanes Crossing

Miss Emma Gamble of Centerville Dakota journeys through town on Wednesday en route to Shanes Crossing. She has many friends here. Dr J K Woods returns from trips to Johnston New York Philadelphia and Washington bringing relief from Johnstown.

Emma Gamble Centerville Dakota Shanes Crossing Emma J. K. Woods Johnston New York Philadelphia Washington Johnstown

Peter Roach dies at 62 after long illness in Van Wert

Peter Roach born March 13 1827 in Wexford Ireland dies in Van Wert June 19 1589 aged 62 years 3 months 2 days. Emigrated to New York 1850 and Van Wert 1864. Funeral at Catholic church today at 10. Buried in Delphos beside his wife. Leaves property mostly to nephew John Handlen and spouse who cared for him during illness.

Roach Peter Roach Wexford Ireland van Wert New York T.S. Gilliland Peter Delphos John Handlen

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