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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1890
Page
5
D H Borland of this city has been granted a pension. Ira Cavett was Thursday appointed one of the guards at the Ohio penitentiary. The Commercial Gazette uses the title General for G M Saltzgaber. Van Wert prides itself on its notable men.
Reported on good authority Charley Miller and his recently divorced wife have remarried and are now living in Indiana. The item reads as a brief society notice with no further details.
A Grand Jury condemns the old jail once more amid local concerns with future costs. Birth notices include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Beck, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Sidle on May 3 1890, and a boy and girl to Chas Pierce and wife with the girl not living.
A letter from Miss Fanny Chambers of this county who teaches elocution in a seminary at Frederick Maryland is noted as valuable reading in another column.
Greenback ran a half mile in 1:34 at the fair grounds Saturday afternoon as many gentlemen interested in horses watched. Rain made the track soft, limiting performance and good work by any horse.
Captain Barnes of the U S Army will conduct a public inspection of Company D Second Regiment O N G this evening at the Pavilion. The public is invited to attend. A nearby street remark about cemetery ground references a local man and John Darnell in a spoken exchange.
F W Manship reports a man about 35, well dressed, rented a buggy on North Market Street to visit J C Stump two miles east, but returned none. Manship tracked the horse south from town and received a telegram from Celina confirming the pursuit. The missing roan horse is small and a fair traveler.
Competent judges hailed the Presbyterian church social Wednesday night as the most successful ever held. Admission was ten cents including refreshments, yielding net proceeds of $25. W. H. Hiestand played cornet solos and Mrs. G. L. Marble sang. Spelling match and a talk completed the program. The piano loan from Mr. W. A. White was gratefully acknowledged.
Lehmann and Son advertises real bargains in black dress goods with prices reduced across the selection.
Young Herrod was arrested by Truant Officer Billman on a Wednesday and brought before Mayor Balyeat. The mayor ordered him to attend school or be sent to the Industrial Home at Lancaster, warning that future truancy would be punished. Children and parents are informed the law will be strictly enforced.
A Van Wert boy named J Hattery, son of a widow, was seriously injured Tuesday night near Huntington Indiana after the train he rode in was struck. He was badly hurt while standing in the caboose of a Yain when it was struck.
The Van Wert board of trade established a comprehensive structure with 22 five member committees and an executive panel of seven. The new organization aims to drive work through committee action, with half membership dues collected now and the rest when called for by the board.
Harry Ditten haver tried on handcuffs at the sheriff’s office and walked off with them on suspicion. The key broke when a lock was attempted, prompting a tale of tears. Joe Cassell finally cut a new key to fit the lock.
A local notice urges police protection for park shade trees after several were damaged by boys this spring. It notes trees are easily harmed and roots can break, urging the city marshal to enforce restraint and even teach the boys a lesson if needed.
The greenhouse manager proposes establishing a greenhouse in a town park with the gardener to beautify and care for the parks in exchange for the rent. The idea is presented as worthy of consideration by village authorities and the park system.
Yesterday morning Herman Austin riding a spirited colt turned from East Main to Market and rode through Charlie Crosby’s orchard. The buggy lines buckled, his foot was dragged a few feet, both knees hurt. Neighbors aided him, Dr. G W McGavren confirmed no broken bones and predicted a short recovery. It was a narrow escape from a serious accident in Van Wert.
A tale of two strangers trying to fleece Sam uel Collins, a wealthy retired farmer, after a visit to his farm south of town. One man boasted a large cash stash and proclaimed wealth while another posed as a relative seeker of funds. Collins doubted them, refused a backtracking scheme, and sent the con men on their way, revealing his keen eye for danger.
Frank Collier and T. C. Wilkinson are at home while O. J. Comer stays in St. Louis and others travel or visit. Notables include Miss Estella Johnston of Toledo visiting, Dr. and Mrs. Rose of Paulding in town, and a host of locals attending court, funerals, and church events.
An infant of Mrs Daniel Braden was bought for burial in Tiffin on Monday evening. The little son of Mr and Mrs G R Wilson of Chicago was brought to the city Tuesday evening for burial. Mrs Wells mother of Mrs C S Crossman died Saturday at North Jefferson street home. Body taken to Portland Wisconsin for burial. Mrs M Cakenour died Sunday in second ward home after long illness. Funeral held Wednesday. Cashmeres advertised at Lehmann and Son.
Judge Day's divorce docket, usually crowded, granted four divorces to Sarah A Williams and Albert Williams Lucinda Oglesbee and Abraham Oglesbee Elizabeth Lewis and Albert Lewis, and Ben VanEman and Margaret VanEman as a busy village notes. The mayor's court saw drunks and a push to publish names of arrested drinkers, while a grand jury urged a county jail rebuild up to 25000 dollars, with 81 witnesses across 13 cases. A testimonial advices Bradfield's Female Regulator curing a patient's suppressed menses, sold by Hines and Son.
The Indianapolis District of the Indiana Conference Evangelical Association plans its annual camp meeting next month at the Van Wert county fair grounds. Van Wert will welcome this body of Christian workers.
Friday afternoon workmen laid a large plate glass pane in the new BuLlerin office on South Washington street when it broke, ruining it for present use. The mishap is described as a provoking accident with no blame assignable. Also promoting crochet bed quilts at 65c 75c and 99c each.
Ex Mayor J. O. Browder plans to leave Van Wert for Valparaiso due to his wife's ill health. The family will depart within a week, and Van Wert will miss the estimable family but wishes them well in the hoped for improvement.
Hines & Son offer Loose''s Red Clover Pills claimed to cure sick headache dispepsia indigestion and constipation at 250 per box or 5 boxes for 1. The ad markets medicinal pills for sale direct to consumers.
Five scrapers entered the contest Tuesday in front of a large town and country audience. The town purchased one machine named Western for $200. Pleasant township bought four Fort Wayne machines and Ridge township three of the same make at $175 each.
M. J. Carney traveling superintendent of Central Union Telephone Company visited Van Wert Monday with D G LeHew to review the field. Carney indicated approval and said the company will likely install an exchange soon, with work starting shortly. Syrup White Pine and Tar offered by L F Gackenheimer at 25 and 50 cents per bottle for coughs and colds.
Last Saturday night burglars, supposed tramps, raided Jacob Hugh's Enterprise house, took two dollars, piled bedding in the center and set it afire. The family woke to smoke and saved the home with a water bucket dousing. No suspects have been caught.
Town chatter wonders if a circus will be bribed to visit for the Fourth of July. The season nears as stray carpet tacks delay acts. Millinery shops have seen two weeks of brisk business. The Buttieris, daily and weekly, gain prominence. Residents know where to find news.
The Methodist Mite Society plans a May 14 gathering with Mrs E Cole. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society hosts a quarterly tea May 9 with an elegant supper for 25 cents 5 to 7 PM. Pleasant Grange Ice Cream Social set for May 17. WCTU 16th District holds a mass convention May 14–15 at Enterprise Van Wert County Ohio with programs available at HQs. Mrs Nora Newton presides.
T. S. Gilliland ships four car loads of eggs weekly from this city and Lima. the hens aim high and do not observe an eight hour system.
Hadn t Heard. It is evident the Grand Jury had not heard of the way the farmers voted on the jail question this spring.
Col. Tudor faced two court sessions on Wednesday with Squire Richey presiding in the forenoon and Mayor Balyeat in the afternoon.
W. 8. G. Moore received a pension increase. Charles R. Whitten and David Marshall also had their pensions increased.
Important county offices including Auditor Pro bate Judge Recorder Commissioner and Infirmary Director are to be filled this year. The contest is expected to be lively with multiple candidates likely seeking the posts.
The little daughter of Mr and Mrs F L Houghtby of Scott died Tuesday night. Mr Houghtby is the Scott correspondent to the Bu ferry newspaper and this paper extends sincere sympathy to the family in their first great sorrow.
Auditors along the Mackinaw route will meet in this city on the 29th of the month to appraise the road. A question is raised about condemning the simmer kitchen used as a depot.
List of letters remaining uncalled at the Van Wert Ohio post office for the week ending May 8 1890. Names include Barnett W T Chenay Daniel Hetz Carey Oaborn David Place Sherman Laura White G A Welling Geo E Webster Anna G Ward and others. Callers are urged to report date to postmaster A T Carry.
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