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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1880
Page
3
The Bulletin informs patrons that starting March 20 the annual subscription rises to $2.00 in advance. Those already listed who pay before March 20 may keep it at $1.50, but the paper won’t accept new subscriptions below $2.00.
The State of Ohio case against Grossman Coxson and Harmon for the Picker robbery concluded with Grossman and Coxson found guilty while Harmon was acquitted after a lengthy juror controversy. Coxson cried at sentencing. Grossman stayed calm. Kate Tucker faces trial for harboring the burglars while Miss Jane Coombs stars in Engaged at the theater with strong critical praise.
Mr E H Harris spent Sabbath at home. Dr D W Byron of Upper Sandusky was in town this week. Mr and Mrs Wm Collet visit relatives in Kokomo Indiana. Miss Lida Elder of Mt Blanchard Ohio guests of Miss Lillie Pennel. Miss Pet Lynch of Greenville Ohio in town visiting sister Mrs Dr Woods. Miss Nellie Oaks of Bluffton Ind in town guest of Miss Belle Teubner. Rhoda Weimer and Eliza Dellinger of Wiltshire spend Sabbath with Kate Harris. Emma Woods returns home after six month stay in Southern Ohio. Rev and Mrs E G Longsworth of Michigan to spend coming Sabbath with relatives. James Heath and family of Kansas spend days with C W McCoy. Samuel Fisher of Stark County Ohio in town guest of daughter Mrs Joseph Slater. Emerson Priddy to locate in Colorado, leaving mid April. R B McDermut bought a farm in Tully township and will return for spring crop. J W Syphers of Salem Indiana visiting son-in-law J W Grandstaff. Syphers may buy property and start business here. Lester Patterson returns from Mahoning County after parents’ illness and death. both buried in same grave. Remenyi concert scheduled for March 23.
Harbingers of spring tease with signs and new ownerships. Comer the Tobacco Man plans a large sign while Rupright & Brother haul wood to town. Strausburg clock to be shown in Van Wert. A three pound baby born to Mr and Mrs Wiley Kear on the 1st. Mrs Mary Ann Priest educated in Indiana and first female medical graduate. County debt totals 122000. Remenyi concert set for the Opera-house on the 23rd.
Rev E P Dunlap former pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Van Wert will lecture here this month for the Women's Foreign Missionary Society benefit. He has spent five years as a missionary in Siam and the date will be announced soon.
Mr and Mrs A Lynch celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary with a party for a large guest list at their East Main street residence. Guests presented crystal ware and other gifts from friends in nearby towns. A shoe brush for 15 cents was advertised at Onto Drug Store.
A group of sixteen elderly ladies gathered at Mrs. F. B. Barnes home on February 2 to celebrate her 75th birthday. Names and ages are listed, with total ages calculating to 5600. A remembrance note invites Miss Jane Coombs to the Opera house on March 12.
A 22 year old man named James Brime who came from Paulding County died after a night of drunkenness and exposure. He wandered three miles from town, collapsed in mud and water, and died Monday afternoon. Local authorities paid burial costs from public funds due to his destitution.
Authorities report a wretched scene at Snake Smith family in Hoaglin township. A sick mother and child share a filthy room with three half starved children amid rags and corn meal for food. Marshal Gaskill and Trustee Philip Troup provide aid and urge trustees to assume charge. O. P. Clark & Son advertise Walter A. Wood equipment with a new twine binding harvester on display.
Section 7129 revision lists who may arrest a person found violating state laws or city ordinances. It specifies Sheriff Deputy Sheriff Constable Marshal watchman or police officer have authority to arrest and detain until a warrant is obtained.
Delegates from the Eleventh Regiment O N G met in Lima to nominate two candidates. Major Bush and Captain Crabb were selected after balloting. Captain Neiberg declined. A Board of Canvassers will meet March 18 to count company votes. Noted attendees included Capt. Hetrick, Capt. James, Lieut. Holbrook, Lieut. Metz and others.
The bulletin announces George W. Clippinger as a Republican Borough Convention candidate for City Marshal, with Thomas Redrup also named for nomination and Thomas W. Gaskill for renomination, plus a note from R. E. McIntosh about settling accounts at Alice McIntosh’s millinery store.
The Ohio Revised Statutes require two courses from a school of medicine and a certificate of qualification to practice. The question asks how many Van Wert physicians are liable to prosecution under this law, implying count of those not meeting the requirements but the article text does not provide names or counts.
Warranties claim porous strengthening plaster by L F Guckenheimer and a chicken price payment of six cents per pound by W L Norris. Walnut street south of Hines Drug Store.
Last night about seven an alarm of fire rang from the DePuy House due to a blazing chimney. The Hook and Ladder Company arrived quickly and declared no danger after the wind hurled sparks and flames. The steamer team struggled to raise steam as gales blew flames outward. A blaze in wooden fire traps could have been disastrous in such a wind.
Mr Will M Smith graduates and receives his diplomat year in advance after diligent study at home and college. The editor commends Van Wert's rising generation and wishes him success. Also notes missing boy case, post office letters, and local medical testimonial.
Mr. Marshal Burdy has bought Mr. Joseph Galleher's interest and will run the barber shop. Galleher plans to move to Ottawa Illinois. Burdy promises capable service and will give satisfaction to patrons.
Mrs Samuel Fisher visiting her daughter Mrs Joseph Slater fell Saturday and broke her left arm below the shoulder. The break was diagnosed Tuesday, set, and is healing well. Ohio Drug Store advertises pure drugs at low prices.
From our Own Correspondent Mr Moab Mark who moved to Kansas recently sustained the loss of his son We deeply sympathize with Mr and Mrs Mark in their bereavement Miss Katie Dacks who is severely attacked with lung fever has improved so far as to be up and around again J L Linton sold the remaining sixty acres of his wood land to Captain Furl and Mr Beard Jesse will return to Perry county where he will make his future home After a long visit among relatives in Illinois the sweet and smiling face of Miss Rebecca McMillen is again seen in our midst Mr Jacob Briggs of Spencerville concluded that there is durability in connubial felicity and was married to Miss Maggie Wilson of this township the evening of the 26th alt at the residence of the bride parents by J M Jones Esq Mr John Masters Esq closed this school in Centerville the 26th alt John Cotton has gone to Ada to attend school Joves by Mr Henry Weller and son John are lying dangerously sick with fever Anderson Burnett is not improving much and it is feared his recovery is doubtful Mr W Miller who went to Michigan lately was not pleased with the country and so he returned to Ohio again Mr Robert Davis has gone to Iowa to remain during the summer Brother Parker preached at Hopewell Church last Sabbath Rev Bower will preach at Olive next Sabbath Jackson W Haver will farm this summer on his farm which joins that of Rev C F Clantz He will make his home with Mr Clantz for a short time at least Mr S Converse is dangerously ill Mr Samuel Carolus will follow the business of buying butter eggs and sick also in selling groceries for S Wyman Mr George Baker is building a new house A Wyman is preparing to build a barn the coming summer
Roads are almost impassable as convoys suffer delays. Miss Barbara Schumm and Mrs. D Stamm visited. Miss Rosana Penny returned home from Darke county. Curren & Bro opened a grocery in the old shop. Fred continues the butchering business. A J Leslie elected Justice of the Peace. W M Fredenburg appointed Township Clerk. Marshall and family left for Tekama Nebraska. John Shaw begins Westward homestead search in Kansas. W F Johnson upgrades his shop. D Stamm expands stock of dry goods and groceries.
The town plans growth with families moving in including Joseph Proxmire and Richard Chapman. J Jervis Jones will convert the wagon shop into a store with boots and shoes. A Probate Court inspection of a new school district is noted with A Conant Jason Young and Wm Foster. The piece mentions farm sales, a political shift in York township, and the death of Jenkins Jones aged about 69.
Mrs J L Hileman suffers lung fever while E F Johnson leaves for Lebanon to attend the Normal School. Maggie Johnson, frightened by a shock, nears temporary insanity but slowly recovers at her uncle Frank Dull’s home. W S Medaugh chopped twenty loads of wood. M has many friends offering sympathy. Bebout resumes sawing with many logs to process. B earns public praise. A man named Blank bought ash logs in the area.
Local notes report improved farms and prosperity as farmers switch from two to four horse power. Clark Walteale visits Ft Wayne while I H Mumma plans an east trip. Emery Rummel considers milling business. Edits on schooling and a farm sale in Indiana appear. Moffats Life Pills advertised by Ohio Drug Store and Onto Drug Store promote medicines and supplies.
Advertisement notes a rat ouster product named No Poison Rat Destroyer from L. F. Guckenheimer available at the Ohio Drug Store with a satisfaction guarantee or money refund.
At the bride’s parents residence February 27 1880 Michael J Johnson and Sarah A Terry wed by Rev H Knodle. February 29 1880 Richard V Evans and Lydia V DaNiels wed by Rev J F Mounts. March 3 1880 William F Mills and Anna Banta wed both of Wiltshire Ohio. March 4 1880 James S Davis and Minerva J Hoaglin wed by Rev J F Mounts.
Mary Ann Parker died February 25 at her Van Wert home age 46. She joined the M E Church at age twelve and remained steadfast Christian. After her husband’s death five years earlier she cared for a large dependent family. Her funeral was February 27 at the M E Church before a large crowd. Homes have been provided for her orphaned children.
The HoaGsin Grange 400 records the death of Sister Harriet Stripe on February 11 1880 after a long illness. The group notes her faithfulness as a wife mother and neighbor and offers condolences to her husband and children. A sixty day mourning charter is declared and resolutions will be entered in minutes and shared with family and local papers.
Corrected weekly by T Gilliland deals in grain seeds flour feed wool butter eggs dressed hogs and produce. Prices list apples butter eggs flour oats potato hogs pork and wheat with varying grades and per unit costs for local trade in Van Wert Ohio dated March 5 1880.
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