Religious service and town notices from Lima
Rev. C S Aves of Lima will conduct an Episcopal service and preach at the Lutheran Church tonight at 7 30. Mr A L Teubner amid a New York trip for Spring and Summer goods the season’s second such visit. Mrs L Allison dressmaker has moved to Mr W B Jones residence on South Washington street near James Tolan’s marble shop. Mr G E Etting arranging Hi Henry’s Premium Minstrels event for the 24th. Free Casto’s livery stable on Jefferson street praised for neatness with horse trading and boarding services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.S. Aves
Lima
New York
A. L. Teubner
Mr. Teubner
L. Allison
W. B. Jones
Washington Street
James Tolan
G. E. Etting
Hi. Henry’s Premium Minstrels
Free Casto
Jefferson Street
J. W. Penn
M. E. Mite Society
J. S. Zook
Pittsburg Company Agent Arranges Excursion Tickets
Mr. John Van Liew, agent at this station, has completed arrangements to sell excursion tickets to Colorado Springs Denver and many other points of interest for tourists seeking travel options from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Liew
Pittsburg Company
Colorado Springs
Denver
New Grocery Store Planned at West Main Corner
Avery W. Scott & Co. arrange to open a grocery in E Harris building at West Main and Shannon streets. The new firm will begin business next week and offer a full line of fresh family groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essrs
Avery W. Scott & Co
Outrage Over Marriage Announcement in Town Papers
An erroneous marriage notice claimed Mr. E. Swihart and Miss Jennie Dennis wed in error with both parties denying ever meeting. The notice circulated last week, prompting clarification from the involved individuals. Also noted: Mr. Charles Dorman of this town left bequests in Germantown will to local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Swihart
Jennie Dennis
Charles Dorman
Germantown
Ohio
George W. Day
J. E. Morrison
A. J. Bair
James Conn
Lively Runaway Frightens Horse Through City Streets
Mr J S Brumback’s family horse bolted when startled by cars while being driven by the caretaker. The carriage overturned on Market street and the horse attempted to mount the courthouse stairs but failed. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lively
J. S. Brumback
Market Street
On the Fence About a Narrow Gauge Rail Road
The Cincinnati Gazette reports Van Wert discussions praising a proposed narrow gauge line seeking 40000 more investment. Proponents claim broad benefits and summer travel to Long Branch or Saratoga, while opponents are largely inactive as the correspondent stays on the fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
van Wert News
Long Branch
Saratoga
Miss Emilie Gavin to Read At Gilliland's Opera House
Miss Emilie Gavin, renowned in the Eastern States for public readings, appears at Gilliland's Opera House this evening. Her Chicago readings drew high praise from the Chicago Times and Boston Post, with a notable sleepwalking scene and an encore. Admission 25 cents, reserved seats 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilie Gavin
Gilliland
Opera House
Miss Gavin
Chicago
Chicago Times
Exposition Building
St. Louis
Boston Post
Gavin
New Barber Engages Charles Baum For Heymann
Henry Heymann hires Charles Baum a skilled barber to serve his customers. The Van Wert Court of Common Pleas opened a four week term Monday with Judge J H Day presiding. The Grand Jury returned fifteen indictments before adjournment yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Heymann
Charles Baum
Heymann
van Wert Court of Common Please
J. H. Day
Grand Jury
A Treat Miss Kate Claxton at Waverly Hall in New Play
Miss Kate Claxton with select artists appears at Waverly Hall tomorrow night in A Double Marriage a French adapted dramatic work set in Napoleon era with thrilling incidents and high emotion. Pinafore at Waverly Hall May 19 and 20 features Josephene Buttercup Capt Corcoran Hebe with praise from Bluffton News and good reports on local hostelry run by Mr and Mrs Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Claxton
Waverly Hall
Napoleon
Pinafore
Josephene
Buttercup
Corcoran
Hebe
Golden Rule Aid Societies Grow Across Ohio
A Lima based Golden Rule Loan and Capital Stock Shares firm opens May 11 at 9 am offering home loans at 4 percent simple interest for 200 months with monthly payments of 2.50 per 300 borrowed. Office of M L Becker lists officers including R Mehaffy president and D Nichols secretary with Abe Osborn manager and M L Becker attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Aid
Ohio
Lima
Democrat
Golden Rule Aip Company
Allen County
M. L. Becker
R. Mehaffy
D. D. Nichols
J. B. Schuman
D. M. Fisher
D. East
T. W. Corbett
A. Osborn
Delphos Herald notices on death fairs and events
Katie Ricker seven died of scarlet fever on Monday night. another child ill. Scarlet fever drives students from school. board dismisses for the week. Water drawn from canal for lock repairs and will be empty about ten days. Dode Ramsey wed Virginia Covington at African M E Church. bridal party left for the West. Bazar at St Mark's Lutheran in Waverly Hall May 19 20 features lemonade strawberry ice cream music Hiestand's Orchestra Silver Cornet Band. Grand dinner Thursday at 11:30 and later. tickets twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie
Herman Ricker
M. E. Church
Dode Ramsey
Brown House
Virginia Covington
West
Grant
Tilden
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Waverly Hall
Hiestand
Pinafore
Josephene
Little Buttercup
Capt
Corcoran
Hebe
van Wert
Weldy's penmanship class set for May 20 at Courthouse Hall
S. T. Weldy offers a writing class next Thursday evening May 20 at 7 30 in the old Courthouse Hall. Lesson method praised as practical for rapid graceful penmanship. Public encouraged to inspect specimen writing at the Post Office and call the school for details. Lessons cost 1 50 for 13 and private rates apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Weldy
Advertised Letters Remaining in Van Wert Post Office 1880
List of names awaiting pickup at Van Wert Ohio post office for the week ending May 10 1880. Andrew C T Bell Geo Culp Henry Elsy Samuel Fitzpatrick Thos Hunter Miss Josie Heller Marion Hardrose Mrs Ellen Murphey Wm Pritchen Eliza Smith Jacob W Thompson C M Persons calling for these letters please say advertised giving date H H UppEGRovVE P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
Ohio
Andrew
C. T. Bell
Geo. Culp
Henry Elsy
Samuel Fitzpatrick
Thos. Hunter
Josie Heller
Marion Hardrose
Ellen Murphey
Wm. Pritchen
Eliza Smith
Jacob W. Thompson
C. M
H. H. Uppegrovve
P. M
Madame DeLa Tour Mind Reader in City Limited Engagement
Madame DeLa Tour Mind Reader remains in the city for a short time showcasing her powers. Business hours are 1 to 6 and 7 to 10 pm with fees indicated for ladies and gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame DeLa Tour
Parks and town notes mix in Van Wert items
A compilation of local notices reports mowing needs and new construction in town. Kate Claxton spoke at Waverly Hall and Colfax lectured on Lincoln. a M E Church project nears completion while a county joint ditch discussion occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert County
Paulding County
Auditor’s Office
Paulding
Local notes gaggle of visitors and movers in the region
The column lists several residents visiting relatives or preparing moves including Mr J B Brodnix at Defiance visiting his father, Mrs John Van Liew returning from Indiana, Miss Zadie Palmer back from the East, Mrs Lauferty and daughter of Ft Wayne as guests of the Laufertys, W W Knott moving from West Cairo to Van Wert to run a saw mill, H C Glenn in Chillicothe for an Ohio IOOF Grand Lodge session, Jake Foster elected president of the Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s Association, and an endorsement of St Jacobs Oil with a Rockport note by F Rodeberg detailing rheumatic relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Knott
West Cairo
van Wert
Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Jake
Masheens
Findlay Courier
Rockport
Ind
St. Jacobs Oil
F. Rodeberg
Grandview
St. Jacobs
Bulletin
C. H. Purmort
Pataskala
Ohio
Geneseo
Ill
New York
Charles
Rye
Life
Mary Etta Elliott
C. W. Baird
D.D
W. M
Miss Elliott
Giovannine
Grand Central Depot
Mrs. Purmort
H. G. Riche
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cure for Lung Ailments
An advertisement extols Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever hoarseness and voice loss claiming it cures where others fail. It touts the remedy as a perfect specific for severe cases with fastest results and offers trial bottles at 10 cents and regular bottles at $1.00 through Lo J J Hill & Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo. J.J
Best I Ever Knew of Shilohs Vitalizer Cure
J G Starkey of Iowa City praises Shilohs Vitalizer for curing a long persisting dispersia and liver complaint after trying many remedies. He calls it the best remedy he ever knew. Price 75 cents. Sold by L F GACKENHEIMER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G. Starkey
Iowa City
L. F. Gackenheimer
Shiloh's Vitalizer Promoted For Various Ailments
Advert explains Shiloh's Vitalizer as a cure for Dispersia Liver Complaint Indigestion Constipation and General Debility. Sold by L F Gackenheimer with Malt Bitters advertised as a new food medicine to reduce heavy doctors' bills and improve health in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
L. F. Gackenheimer
Two Thirds Vote for Rail Road Tax Explored in Union Township
A letter to the editor discusses John Marble’s claim that a two thirds majority is needed to tax property for Narrow Gauge Railroads. It contrasts Union township with neighboring counties, cites Ohio constitutional rules, and rebuts the idea that compulsory public taxation should fund private rail ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bulletin
Times
John Marble
Union Township
Paulding County
Mercer County
van Wert
Friends of Progress
Ohio House of Representatives
General Assembly
Ohio
Toledo
Mt. Ithy
St. Clairsville
Lima
Charles Sumner
Traord
Gaiel
Northwoods
Various Anecdotes From 19th Century Life and Crime News
A compilation notes diverse items: Tennessee Black physicians organize a State Medical Society led by Dr. J M Jameson. David Burns the Kentucky River boatman born 1791 who walked 1500 miles to Frankfort fifteen hundred miles six times. a Paterson silk mill lands a 200000 dollar order. Berlin fortification plans mirror Paris defense. colored pupil attendance in South Carolina rises from 41691 to 80723 between 1860–80. Stonewall Jackson name recognition spurs county seat naming. a San Francisco thief meets a circus strongwoman. 97 year old Dutch German patriarch has 691 descendants. an actress in Calais recites on a lion cage stage. Paris doctor cites child convulsions and epilepsies in families of drinkers. Tom Thumb and wife Stratton described in Middleboro mansion. German minister blames rising crime on drink and schooling. barometer handkerchief novelty uses cobalt print. five year fire losses total 353 million with New York and Pennsylvania leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Burns
Kentucky River
New Orleans
Frankfort
William Smoak
Orangeburg County
South Carolina
Mr. Smoak
Calais
Lion’s Cage
Victor Hugo
Sweet Potato and Garden Plant Offer by Wm Jacobs
Wm. Jacobs offers Sweet Potato Plants in three varieties Yellow Nassau or Jersey Yellow Red and White Bermudas. Cabbage and Tomato Plants also for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Jacobs
Storm and church events in local notes
Weather notes report corn and oat growth. Rev Bundle to preach at Zion Church. miscreant entered Aaron Pancake's residence. local church officers elected at Zion Society and Lutheran Sabbath School. Commissioner Lillick sold bridges and ditches for about $90. Aaron Pancake sold stock to Paulding county farmers. Blaine men prep to go to Chicago. testimonial claim for St Jacobs Oil from Thomas Ott of St Boniface, Pa, after rheumatism relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundle
Zion Church
Aaron Pancake
Aaron
St Jacobs
St. Jacobs
Money to Loan for First-Class Farmers in Ohio
Money to loan for farmers in sums from one to five years. No commissions or agents’ fees. No charge for drawing and recording mortgage. Use home funds instead of Eastern capitalists. Apply to Beery & Swartout in Van Wert, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beery & Swartout
van Wert
Ohio
Shilohs Cure Claims Wide Use and Health Benefits
Five hundred thousand bottles of Shilohs Cure sold in recent months with over two thousand consumption cures. It promises relief for coughs croup asthma and bronchitis and urges use for lame back or chest. Shilohs Porous Plaster sold by druggist L F Gackenheimer endorses the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
L. F. Gackenheimer
A Mother's Grief and a Warning on Child Illness
A mother speaks of grief when sickness strikes children and warns of danger from coughs and croup. The ad promotes Shiloh’s Consumption Cure with a guarantee and prices of 10 cents, 50 cents, and 1 dollar, plus Shiloh’s Porous Plaster for lame back or chest at 25 cents, offered by a local seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
L. F. Gackenheimer
Market Price List From Van Wert Ohio 1880
A historical price sheet from Van Wert Ohio dated May 14 1880 lists various staples and farm goods with unit prices. Items include apples butter beeswax flour hogs potatos and seeds with prices per bushel per pound per hundredweight and per ton as read from the fragmentary entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Citrons
Ireo
Pickerel
DR. Prices
Colle
Lunt
A. Lyiwoh
Messrs
Brooks & Halfhill
Main Street
Julia Brodnix
Brodnix
G. B. Austin
Court
Bluffton
W. T. Lamb
Delphos
J. B. Perwessel
Celina
Washington
Lubin’s
Ohio Drug Store
Number One
Exline
Schuyler Colfax
Lincoln
M. E
West Main Street
Charles H. Purmott
Tom A. Scott
Pennsylvania R. R. Co
Scott
van Wert Garrifier
Eos
Abraham Lincoln
Jacob
Mr. J. B. Brodnix
Defiance
Indiana
Zadie Palmer
Guilmette
Sanford
Broadway
New York City
N.Y
Drs. Hines & Son
Farrington & Co
Charles H. Parmott
University Place
N. Y. City
G. W. Wert
Susan Wagner
Ida Richie
F. Richie
Ella Nye
Ada
W. S. Stroupe
G. F. Pier
Dayton
A. B. Penny
W. H. Zimmerman
Rev. H. Knodle
Maumee River
W. W. Morse
E. Baxter
Rome City
Convoy School
Jacob Wilt, Jr
Missouri
Charles Suiter
Rebecca J. Suiter
Tuscarawas County
Convoy
T. D. Brooks
M. D
Negro Physicians of
Tennessee
J. M. Jameson
Paterson, N. J
German War Department
Berlin
Paris
Virginia
Stonewall Jackson
Stonewall
Jackson
San Francisco
Samson
Herr von Puttkammer
Germany
Pennsylvania
Storm Corners
Jonathan McConnel
Thomas Ott
St. Boniface, Pa
van Wert Markets
T.s.gilliland
Swineford’s Corner
Just
Slassware
Lanterns
Castor
Wilkinson & Son's
Wilkinson's
JAS
Clark & Son
Clark, Richey & Co
Cale
Silkinson
Philadelphia
Wilkinson & Son
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