Republicans of Van Wert Nomination Convention
The Republicans of Van Wert will meet in convention at the Court House on Tuesday evening March 20 1886 for the purpose of nominating village officers. By order of
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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1886
Page
4
The Republicans of Van Wert will meet in convention at the Court House on Tuesday evening March 20 1886 for the purpose of nominating village officers. By order of
Notice says the Republicans of Jennings township will meet in Centerville in a joint convention on Saturday March 27 1886 at 1 o clock p m to place in nomination candidates for the Spring election by order ofCommittee.
The Republicans of Willshire township will meet at the Mayor's office in Willshire on Saturday March 27 1886 to nominate candidates for township offices. The committee promises a report soon and a call to maintain party organization across the county.
The winter term at Beamer school near Convoy closed last Saturday with a joyous gathering. Parents filled the house at noon as eighty three attending brought trays of food. after dinner students performed recitations songs and declamations under Joshua Kirk. The teacher thanked the parents for kindness and hoped the effort aided “climbing the hill of science.”
A mix of local notes covers farm life and community events. Mentions W L Bolton and wife a boy, ground hog signs, Bohemian oats swindle victims, a Norman horse purchase trip, and Obe Hundley family moving to Dakota. Maple syrup work, pole sawing, and several planned moves by five families are noted. A cemetery grounds vote in York township, pike viewers appointed, and a spring school program with teacher A A Bevington are outlined.
From our correspondent C H Wade to the paper. Holden's farm work moves forward. Aden Freeman cut his foot with an axe. Ditching will be common soon. John Cotterman’s son, once sick with scarlet fever, is improving. C W Carpenter plans a barn with D N Carpenter’s hired help hauling lumber when a line caused a smoke stack to fall. Rev Dunlap spoke at the Valley. four joined the church.
Clement Hoyle sold his farm to his brother Clinton. Mrs. Westerfield of Wayne county visits her daughter Mrs. Emerson Hester. Gilbert Fleming from near Columbus visits relatives. Roswell Jones of Miami county spent time with his parents. The residence of W. S. Palmer caught fire while away. they returned to control it. Cooper thanks all who aided in saving property during the fire.
Dell Longsworth improves. Mrs. Carr ill. Robert Harter sold a horse for two hundred dollars. Grandfather Goodwin better. Dr Hat tery attends. Prophets predict forty freezes. Sterly sold property at public vendue last Saturday and will move to Indiana. Advent disrupts Sundays. Republicans urged to attend conventions and elect honest men. Yorkville progress with sidewalks on main street. Wm Haver moved north of Converse. wood cut by neighbors. School at new brick taught by John Masters closed with living participation. Olive Chapel wood chopping and thanks to outsiders. Rev Marlin preached, drawing larger audience if known. Those skipping prayer meeting miss a good thing. Dr Converse moving to Retreat Indiana to farm and practice medicine. well wishes from Monticello community.
Mr. Harry Handwort is on the sick list. Wm Heath lost a valuable cow. Omerichouse moved to a new home. Rosa Wade works for J Strandler in Van Wert. Lily Werder visits relatives in Indiana. Henry Tindall will work for J Stites this summer. Jacob Huffman plans to add to his barn next spring. Pleasant Grove Church holds another protracted meeting led by Rev Coate. Wm Smeltz nearly sold his farm but price fell through. Wheat damage grows, timbermen face a hard winter with little hauling. Charles Donart and family left for Kansas seeking a new home.
Gilliland has taken possession of his new farm and Frank Friesner phoned. A curious cold or influenza is circulating among youths. Citizens plan to skip town on Saturday due to drinking and rough behavior. The fox hunt sketch from Honglin was missing, and the Ridge Church racket details are by Emmet Bell. A young man should quit tobacco outdoors or stay away near the ladies.
The column notes Peck's Bad Boy on the sick list and Mrs Pettit still very low. Schools have a short vacation as spring arrives. Frank Leslie Jr visits Hancock county while Will Bishop travels to Fort Wayne. Dr R L Crooks visits Toledo on business and W W Morse shops in Cincinnati. Lizzie Beamer and Hanley head to Chicago. Dr B F Leslie sells his east township farm to Friedley. Masonic banquet at Van Wert attended. M E Church meeting closes with limited conversions.
Robert Nelson lost a horse recently. George Primer moved to Paulding Center Tuesday. Mrs. Jane Dall has been poorly but improving. Mr J W Dall travels in Auglaize county on business. Mr Miller of Perry county visiting brother Victor the past week. Mr Charles Thomas rented part of Peter Smith's farm and moved on. Edward Tague bought an engine to run tile milky steam. Insurance paid Hon RE F Johnson 25.85 for tire damage. Our store changed hands this week. Mr Dall sold to Charles H Blish. Dall will farm. Christ Voltz shipped forty double decked car loads of hogs and eight cattle this winter.
From our occasional Correspondent. Mr. T. S. Granger and Mrs. David Wallick are sick with lung fever. Dr. G. J. Eblin has a busy practice. Mrs. Samuel Baltzell of Liberty township is on the sick list. The Nile visitor’s dulcina means business. M. N. Jones is sick. Many others report bad colds. South York correspondent closed school last Friday. Wheat looks well though harvest remains uncertain.
The article notes Olney moving boots and shoes to Main street with a large stock and new outfits by W F Hire in his tobacco shop. Grandstaff and Bear open a barber shop and McKim and Son plan a large retirement sale. A Plymouth Rock hen owner reports large golden eggs, and Collier and Young gain Imperial Fire Extinguisher agency with a street test. L F Gackenheimer announces wall paper and drug stock with eager sale prices.
Plaintiff Loan and Savings Assn seeks attachment on The Middlepoint Building. Case filed in the court to recover debts with proceedings to seize property unless resolved. Public notice asks interested parties to respond or appear as required by law.
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