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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1877
Page
3
The Republicans of Pleasant Township schedule a convention to be held at the Engine venue, seeking campaign direction and local governance clarity for upcoming ballots and issues.
A notice at the Engine House announces the nominating process for village offices. The document specifies the location and purpose of selecting candidates for upcoming village government roles.
Arrangements for a German dance at Beiber's Hall on Monday evening April 2 are complete and German citizens look forward to an enjoyable social. Bonds to be issued. The Legislature has authorized Van Wert county to issue bonds totaling 10,000 dollars to cover a deficit from a defalcation. The Van Wert County Bank will purchase the bonds at eight percent interest.
Few candidates seek nomination as township officers. Reported to be presented at the Republican Convention are for Assessor F. M. Shaffer William Houck and Ford Lewis. For Constables Thomas Redrup and R. B. Hook.
Mr A W Fritz decorated Ms E Noble's saloon rooms with skill and taste, praised as superb workmanship. Closing Exercises of the High School report a successful event with fine music directed by the Assistant as the Principal was ill. Miss Cassie Caswell and Miss Jennie Hill led piano duties with refined touch. A large stock of gent's furnishings and neckwear offered at low KNAPP'S prices.
Advertises a nearly new six shot revolver No 32 cartridge available for purchase at A P Mc Conahay's store, offering a quick sale to interested buyers.
A meek boy walks to school but is met by a mocking mob of classmates who shout no school and claim the teacher is sick. The piece ends with a sharp political aside referencing Wade Hampton and Butler in Hamburg infamy, contrasting local prank with national remarks.
Monday is election day and the spring term starts that Monday. The bulletin calls readers to read the new election law on page one and notes local church events, temperance meetings, conventions, and a library/saloon contrast in Defiance. It also profiles Reverend George Van Eman and local political moves.
The Bulletin accuses women of secrecy and questions who cut the High Joint. The writer laments deceit among the town’s lords and hints a gentleman uncovered the secret. The note ends with mock pity for those involved.
To the Editor of the Bulletin, probabilities report that April starts with a sharp frost and bright sun, followed by cool light northerly winds. Dry pleasant weather continues until next Friday, with Easter storms unlikely. Tomorrow Saturday is excluded from these calculations.
Clerk of the Court Scott W. Preble is in town. Mrs D H Hackedorn lies critically ill with consumption. John F Rice of Mineral Point weds Miss Katie Wassenburg at her brother Henry Wassenburgs home. Mrs George Meely of Columbia City visits. Mrs D N Paullin of Westminster visits her niece Mrs C W Mahan. George W Richey and family return from Lima. Richey is gravely ill with typhoid fever but improving. C P Richey and spouse confined to their rooms by illness. O P Clark suffers neuralgia. William Sherman plans to move to Kansas in a few weeks. Mrs S will live with her parents in Indiana until August then join husband in Kansas. Minnie Anschutz employed by Tuebner Co for the coming season. Bertie Feeman hosts friends Friday evening.
We offer a large stock of new spring styles in fancy cassimere suitings and broadcloths. Teubner & Co invites customers to view prices before buying, with made to measure suits and full tailoring department at 9 West Main.
The piece reports on political ticket planning, a meeting at the school-house, and a pole of local elections. It notes religious revivals at Ridge Church with many professing religion and a Sabbath school reorganization. Local life includes a water report, farm drainage focus, and community events at Center Schoolhouse.
To the Ladies. The ladies of Van Wert and vicinity are invited to view our spring selection of patterns plates journals and novelties in self trimming pleatings and to order knives and vandyked styles. Cutting and fitting done and guaranteed by Mrs A Lynch.
Old Saul’s arrival and thaw loosen ice as the river rises. Wiltshire correspondents stir tensions between Decatur papers while local candidates for Constable loom. New business: Hines & Son open a Van Wert drug store, E. P. McNeal buys stock, J. Wyandt sells goods, and neighboring travel to Kansas and Texas begins. A clerical carpet upgrade pleases the Odd Fellows. local frictions ease after a brief dispute.
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