Bulletin to feature Hon. J H Brigham article on agriculture mood
The Pay Ohio Bulletin announces next week an article by Hon J H Brigham Master of the National Grange on the low mood in agriculture its causes and remedies. The piece aims to inform Van Wert county farmers and urges every reader to obtain a copy. Millinery openings in Van Wert feature elegant displays at Mrs Conn Mrs Dettmer and Miss McGavren with strong attendance and sales.
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Bulletin
J. H. Brigham
National Grange
Brigham
United States
van Wert
Common Pleas Court to Convene Next Monday
The Common Pleas Court will convene next Monday with a large docket. The session includes numerous cases awaiting scheduling and action by the court.
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Common Pleas Court
Possum Catch Adds to Local Collector’s Mounted Set
Comer has captured a possum and plans mounting it for his growing collection. SHAKER SOAP advertised as the best and absolutely pure. Eggs by the carload were shipped yesterday by M. Thomas to New York. T. Gilliland also shipped a car to Pittsburgh.
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Comer
M. Thomas
New York
Gilliland
Pittsburgh
Grammar C Entertainment At Pavilion Set For Eight PM
The Grammar C show at the Pavilion starts promptly at 8 o'clock this evening. Attendees are urged to arrive on time for the performance.
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Grammar C
Van Wert Merchants Depart as Ambitious Salesmen
Twenty eight Van Wert citizens travel out of town as salesmen and belong to that large and honorable class known as commercial travelers. Every one of them is a hustler.
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van Wert
Grain Sack Return Urged by Grange Superintendent
Superintendent Corbett of the Grange warehouse asks all farmers with grain sacks owned by the warehouse to return them immediately for repair and readiness ahead of the coming crop.
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Corbett
Grange
Boulleux Office and Plant Move and Renovation
In two weeks the Boulleux office and plant will relocate to the room opposite the post office formerly used by the Boston store. A new plate glass front is installed and all other work aims to create a first class establishment.
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Boulleux
Boston
Marshal Rose Warns Boys Against Moving Trains
Marshal Rose warns boys and parents via bulletin that any youth seen jumping on or off moving trains will be arrested and jailed. He says parents must supervise their children or law enforcement will act, declaring the risky practice a nuisance and that he means business.
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Marshal Rose
Gas Drying House for Lumber Under Construction
A South Washington street lumberman, Mr. Spangler, is building a gas heated dry house to dry finishing lumber. The facility will hold twelve thousand feet of lumber and aims to reduce shrinkage in aging houses by natural gas drying improving lumber quality.
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Spangler
South Washington Street
Four Year Old Dies After Clothes Fire
The four year old daughter of David Dix, formerly of Van Werter and now a Paulding resident, approached a fire while playing outside. Her clothing ignited and she was fatally burned. She died Tuesday after lingering from injuries and her funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.
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David Dix
van Werter
Paulding
Van Wert Shaded Town of Northern Ohio Praised
Van Wert sustains its reputation as the best shaded town in Northern Ohio with a summer display of beauty that earns favorable comments and support for its leafy streets and gardens.
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van Wert
Ohio
Marble to Move Law Office to Corner Room
G. L. Marble will relocate his law practice to the corner room over L. Schuman’s dry goods store, improving visibility and access for clients.
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G. L. Marble
Van Wert Board of Trade Adopts Constitution and Elects Officers
The Van Wert Board of Trade held a meeting to adopt regulations and elect permanent officers led by President H. C. Glenn. A twenty five member board of directors was chosen from twenty five total members, with ex officio officers. The organization aims to promote town prosperity and invites local business people to join and help set committees.
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Board of Trade Aeeting
Manent
Ectors
Stockhol
Board of Directors
H. C. Glenn
W. B. Jones
G. W. Beers
L. Giftiland
D J Brumback
N L Williams
W. M. Kear
Sig Bamberger
W. T. Hoytes
J. P. Reed, Jr
Gilliland
A. Balyeat
F. L. Webster
O. C. Strong
W. M. Fl
Ihs
Board of Trade
Salvation Army to Start Services in City Next Sunday
The Salvation Army will begin services at a tabernacle on Middle street next Sunday evening. It marks the first time a corps has settled in the town and should be a novelty. The article notes freedom to worship and that no one should be molested unless acting as a nuisance.
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Salvation Army
Middle Street
God
Wm. West
Dayton
P. H. Anchutz
T. C. Wilkinson
Verne McConahay
Washington, D. C
A. M. Kelloy
J. S. Zook
Wyandot
C. Pringsty
Mansfield
Laura Judy
Enterprise
Clara Alexander
Shanes Croasing
C. T. Bailey
B. L. Meredith
North Carolina
Meredith
John Tanquary
Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Lou Rent
Decatur
Ind
A. P. McConahay
R. J. Cavett
St. Louis & Chicago Railway
Chas. Berry
San Antonio
Texas
B. M. Clendening
Denver
Colorado
J. F. Crooks
J. C. Walker
Springfield
J. K. Woods
May
Freight Train Wreck Near Elida Causes Minor Damage
Early last Thursday a freight train on the Pittsburgh road at Elida collided with three empty cars after a sudden stop. The loaded cars rear ended them with force, but no injuries occurred as the cars were empty and the wreck required hours to clear. The westbound vestibuled train originated in Lima via the . & A. and the Mackinaw.
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Pittsburgh
Elida
Lima
Mackinaw
Crossings Sprinkling Sparks Town Protests
In town a general complaint arises against sprinkling crossings. Residents say stone crossings stay wet and pasty as water fails to soak away. Reports claim the water wagon driver shuts off water at crossings, the sole remedy suggested.
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Boston
Doc Welch Dies at About Forty After Illness
Stanton Welch known as Doc Welch died at his brother's home Saturday evening aged about 40 after a prolonged illness from la grippe that settled on his lungs and heart. His funeral was held Monday at 1 30 PM. he was unmarried.
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Stanton Welch
Doc” Welch
Evangelist Bowden to Lead Four Day City Meeting
The Rev. H. H. Bowden of Granville engaged by the Ohio Baptist Convention will conduct a four day evangelistic meeting at the Baptist Church, starting last evening with further services scheduled Friday and Saturday afternoons.
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H. H. Bowden
Granville
Ohio Baptist Convention
Baptit
McKinney Sues Bulletin Publishers for 5000 Damages
John McKinney brings a Common Pleas Court case May 17 against the Bulletin publishers alleging loss of business and damages. He blames ETM for causing the harm. Subscriptions urged.
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Saurday
Common Pleas
John McKinney
The
Bulletin
MccKinney
ETM
Colored man arraigned for theft bound over to court
Ashbury Johnson was arraigned before the mayor on theft charges and bound over to the circuit court in $100 bail. Unable to meet bail, he remains in custody and is currently boarding with Sheriff Shoemaker.
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Ashbury Johnson
Sheriff Shoemaker
Not Well Founded Report on Salvation Army Locating Here
A marginal report questions whether a board of trade organized group influenced the Salvation Army’s decision to locate in this city. The piece notes uncertainty about the board’s role and the official process guiding charity placement.
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Board of ‘Trade
Salvation Army
Village Council Sees New Members Sworn In
At Friday's meeting Mayor Balyeat presided with Clerk Manship noting minutes. New members Paessler Zook Schumm Webster and Sholl took oaths. Miller was absent due to illness. Jacobs and Bigelow shifted chairs, with Jacobs initiating motions while Bigelow favored deliberation. Balyeat announced committee appointments including Finance to Paessler and Gleason and other posts. a Monroe street sewer project was approved. A Bucyrus Delphos incident left a boy with a crushed skull. train crew arrests followed with bond set at $1000 each. Best in the world Syrup White Pine and Tar offered for coughs. sold by L. F. Gackenheimer.
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Balyeat
Manship
Paessler
Zook
Schumm
Webster
Sholl
Jacobs
Bigelow
Gleason
Miller
Third Ward
Shell
Earl Gleason
Miller and
Zook and
H. V. Olney
Board of Health
C. P. Richey
A. P. McConahay
Washington Street
Monroe Street
Cemetery Street
Gen. Jacobs
Bucyrus
Pittsburgh
Delphos
John Bryant
Walter Deal
Tom Berry
Corporation
Young Bryant
Railroad Street
Marshall Lichty
Bert Lye
H. ©. Rogers
Ward
Wednesday Prosecutor Todd Receives Letter to State Eternity
A cryptic note addressed to the "State Eternity" arrives for Prosecutor Todd on a Wednesday. The text hints at a claim of great ness thrust upon certain men.
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Todd
Eternity
Traveling man praises Van Wert as prettiest town in Ohio
A traveler said on Wednesday that Van Wert is the prettiest and neatest town in Ohio and that no man would dare question the statement.
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van Wert
Ohio
Marriage Card for Miss Della Weible and Mr. John W Carpenter
Announce the marriage of Miss Della Weible of this city to Mr. John W Carpenter of Lima on the evening of May 15.
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Della Weible
John W. Carpenter
Lima
Wheat price set at 85 cents per bushel by People's Mill
Last Monday morning the People's Mill began paying 85 cents a bushel for wheat. This will be good news to those farmers who have wheat to sell.
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People’s Mill
Millinery Stock Sold to Sister in Andrews Move
Mrs. S. B. Bradbury sold her millinery stock to her sister who will move the goods to Andrews Indiana. Mrs. Bradbury will assist during the season.
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S. B. Bradbury
Andrews
Indiana
Sign of Prosperity in Enterprise Eye Expansion
The Enterprise Eye under new editor Mr. Runnion has enlarged to a seven-column folio, promising a bolder, clearer voice for Enterprise. The paper now appears in eight neat pages and aims to speak straight to readers about local affairs.
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Runnion
Enterprise Eye
the Eye
Enterprise
Squire Richey Court Delivers Fence Case Bond Set
In Squire Richey’s court A A Bronson brought complaint against Green for throwing down Bronson’s fence. Green denied the charge but circumstantial evidence persuaded the court to bind him over to Common Pleas Court in the sum of 100 dollars with security.
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Squire’s Court
Squire Richey
A. A. Bronson
Green
Bronson
Common Pleas Court
A Strange Case of Cures by Dr Miles Restorative Nervine
Mrs H A Gardner of Vistula Indiana suffered nerv ous prostration headaches dizziness backache palpitation and up to fifty spasms daily after eight doctors failed she was cured by one bottle of Dr Miles Restorative Nervine a trial bottle and illustrated treatise were offered free by L F Gackenheimer who guarantees the remedy.
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H. A. Gardner
Vistula
Ind
L. F. Gackenheimer
Van Wert Hopes for Local Growth and Home Industry
Local notes admire completed stone work on the Fronofield and Greenewald building and praise street grading. Observers urge home capitalists to start industries here, noting new buildings and a bustling Main Street restaurant, while cautioning about swindling and urging prudence. The canning factory moved to Toledo and a regimental encampment is watched with interest. Flowers at Miss McGavren’s millinery attract attention as townspeople debate Van Wert’s future as a trading point.
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Fronofield & Greenewald
van Wert
John Myers
John
Toledo
H. H. Siler
Columbus
Wm. Siler
J. L Ream
Lima
Lima Canton
A. J. Jeffries
Eden Rapids
Michigan
S. Rigby
Delphos
Gene Spangler
Indianapolis
Harvey Libenthal
Marshall, Mich
A. L. Teubner
New York
W. C. Lawrence
South Salem
Ben Fisher
Fort Wayne
Harry Kellar
Anna Eleeck
Omaha
Nebraska
Water Works Board Deliberates on Quality Before Expansion
Water well No 4 was located on Frank Stripe’s property at the north end of North Market street. No 3 was completed last evening and may equal No 2 in output. The water works board will not push further construction without sure water quantity and quality, preferring caution over haste amid the busy season. Scene at a Liberty Township Trial features W H Witten and J H Koch with the ex mayor Bill Witten defending amid a sunset courtroom moment.
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Frank Stripe
North Market Street
Water Works Board
Liberty Township
Squire Stith
W. H. Witten
J. H. Koch
Bill
Koch
Witten
Bill Witten
Exmayor
Farmers' Column Discontinued In Bulletin
The Farmers' Column in the Bolletin is discontinued for now as farmers are too busy with work. Readers are invited to use Bulletin columns to share views since the publication reaches more county farmers. It is hoped the column will return after the busy season ends.
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Bulletin
Mrs Stone Dies at 22 In First Ward
Mrs. John L. Stone, daughter of W W D Taylor, died Tuesday at her home in the First Ward at age 22. She leaves a husband and a small child buried a week ago. Funeral was held Wednesday at 2 PM at the house with interment at Middlepoint.
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John L. Stone
Coming Events at Harrison Baptist Church
Harrison Baptist Church invites all on May 4 with Sunday school at 9 30 and a sermon by the pastor at 10 30.
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Harrison Baptist Church
Political clashes in Van Wert county survey work
The Ohio Legislature passes a bill giving Democratic commissioners power to hire Democratic engineers for county tasks, replacing the Republican county surveyor. The town sees party lines in surveying, and the Salvation Army sets up tents as street parades loom while the gas light company touts lower prices and improved service.
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Day
Ohio
van Wert County
van Wert Gas Light Company
Adams Express Cuts Rates Across Service Tiers
The Adams Express Company announces reduced rates across its freight and mail service, aiming to attract more business and streamline pricing for shipments. The move applies to standard and expedited options, with expected competitive impact in regional trading.
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Adams Express Company
Salvation Army departs Celina for Van Wert voyage
The Salvation Army left Celina on Monday and headed to Van Wert to confront moral challenges. Residents express relief as they bid them farewell.
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Celina
Salvation Army
Citadel of Sin
van Wert
New Glass Front Opens Opposite Court House
A new glass front has been installed in the building across from the court house. Evans & Son will occupy the premises and stock a range of drugs.
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Court House
Evans & Son
Wesley Goss to Open Notion Store on East Main Street
Wesley Goss will open a notion store in the room now occupied by T. R. Steel on East Main street. Goss is an experienced dealer in notions.
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Wesley Goss
Notion
T. R. Steel
East Main Street
Mr. Goss
Leveler Contest Draws Regional Crowd Next Tuesday
A road leveler contest will be held in the city next Tuesday featuring half a dozen machine makes. A large number of country spectators are expected to travel to town to witness the event.
Cleveland Stationery Rep Sees County Officials in Town
The Cleveland stationery firm representative described by the Times as calling on county officials and showing sample presents that lawyers might call retainers was in town yesterday with several county officials, highlighting discussions on tax-payer funded bill increases.
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Cleveland
The
Times
Time Limited Public Oration Rule Cited
A public instruction requires graduates to deliver essays within four minutes this year. The speaker may endure stage fright and be forced to leave the floor, with a limit of using the phrase ever and anon only six times.
Van Wert Canton Impresses At Dress Parade
Van Wert Canton in full uniform led a dress parade Monday night earning praise from witnesses. Commanded by capable drillers, the unit and its Van Wert members are described as among the finest drill teams seen locally.
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van Wert Canton
Canton
van Wert
Miss Minnie Dille Moves Dress Shop Inside Schumm’s Store
Miss Minnie Dille relocates from the corner room above Schumm's dry goods to a back room on the same floor. Entrance now through Schumm's store, and she invites all her old customers to visit.
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Minnie Dille
Schumm
Advertised Letters List for Week Ending May 1
The post office lists remaining advertised letters for the week ending May 1. Names include Miss Jennie Baker, Mary Bennett, Crawford Wm., M. L. Davis, Hadley Mama, Carrie Kaiser, Lydia Miller, Mary Renn, Jeny Taylor, and White. Henry Persons should claim their letters at once. A. T. Darzzy, Postmaster.
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Baker
Jennie Bennett
Mary Crawford
Wm. Davis
M. L. Hadley
Mama Kaiser
Carrie Miller
Lydia Renn
Mary Taylor
Jeny White
Henry Persons
A. T. Darzzy
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G. H. Priddy
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E. T. Runnion
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