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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1890
Page
5
The listing touts SAYA WILL PAY YOU TO SO DAVIES & JONES in Van Wert. It promises a full assortment of fine goods across departments with the best suits for the money, plus hats furs and wool valises at prices below any at No 12 East Main Street.
The issue notes licenses to wed George Miller and Eric Alice Samuel Graham and Eunice Wilkinson J W Carpenter and Della M Weible. A pension is granted to W J Hughes of Tokio through Evers Manship. J W Evans Son open new drug store opposite court house. Grand Army Post arranging Memorial Day program. Burglary hits George Auer hardware Delphos revolvers razors stolen. Counterman vs Stove slander case jury active.
Mrs Ella Alexander Boole has been invited to deliver the Memorial Day oration in this city. She is noted as an eloquent speaker and there is hope she will consent. J. and M. Ry began selling round trip tickets to fishing and pleasure resorts at reduced rates. The Mackinaw road is praised for its popularity and desired goodwill.
Between May 5 at 6 am and May 12 at 6 am the Van Wert post office handled 8737 pieces of mail weighing 1076 pounds which is described as one of the lightest weeks in some time. The item list urges honoring Central Drug Store for perfumes and soaps and notes local developments such as brick streets new depots railroad shops and a public parade of town interests led by every resident.
Frank Manship’s horse and buggy, reported stolen, were found Sunday at a Melrose livery barn in Paulding county. A letter from Melrose confirmed the outfits’ location and a messenger retrieved them. The two men fled east on the Nickel Plate after leaving Van Wert, and Manship had misdirected his pursuit toward Celina and Indiana. It is hoped the men are captured.
The Bulr- Tin urges an immediate end to a state of affairs where sixteen or seventeen year olds form a club, rent a block club room, and weekly drink whiskey and beer, use obscene language, and gamble. These well to do youths move in good society, possibly with unaware parents, yet such disgraceful conduct must be stopped and the participants dealt with.
Mayor Balyeat’s court opened Monday with Van Wert whisky noted. Charles Thompson pled guilty to being drank and paid a $3 fine plus costs. John Anderson pled guilty to being drunk and disorderly, fined $15 plus costs, unable to pay or provide security, committed as a second offender. Frank Anderson pled guilty to malicious destruction of property and paid a $20 fine plus costs.
Mrs A J Rhodabaugh died by her own hand at Liki Saturday night using poison. Family discord blamed the act. the Rhodabaugh family formerly lived in the city with Rhodabaugh listed as a fish vender. A son now drums with the Van Wert corps of the Salvation Army.
Five prisoners fled Saturday night by sawing out interior and exterior window bars. Names include Frank Darling Dawson and others awaiting trial. Sheriff recaptured one man. others at large. Reports note jail is unsafe and needs stronger locks and grating. Also details Lima missing girl case and a home visit incident.
A son was born on May 12, 1890 to Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Putman in a morning birth. The event marks a new addition to the family.
Numerous Ohio papers reprint excerpts from the Hon. J. H. Brigham article published in last week's Buletin, signaling wide circulation and attention for the documented views.
The Wiltshire pike commissioners on Tuesday filed their report with the county commissioners and are prepared to advertise for bids. Go to the Central Drug Store for fresh drugs and medicines.
The Ohio State Fair will begin on September 15 and run for a week. September 16 will be Grange Day with Governor Luce of Michigan and Hon J H Brigham delivering addresses.
A union memorial service will be held in the M. I. church in Van Wert on Sunday May 25 at 10 45 a m. Rev J H Fitzwater will deliver the sermon with assistance from pastors of other churches. A cordial invitation is extended to all attendees.
Senator Meredith and B L Meredith have disposed of their interests to J W Rimer. The company has reorganized with G L Marble as President, J W Rimer as Vice President, and G W Beers as Secretary and Treasurer.
Citizens subscribed enough funds to buy flags for the three public school buildings. A day is to be set for ceremonies when the stars and stripes will be unfurled, welcoming the people with appropriate observances.
Asbury Johnson, described as the sole occupant of a jail, appeared before Judge Day and pleaded guilty under the circumstances. The judge sentenced him to fifteen days in jail, with a warning that he will stay there if the sheep do not run in and eat him up.
Wednesday a large number of friends of S. Riblet came in a body to his house and reminded him it was the 62d anniversary of his birth. The gathering proved enjoyable and left evidence of their generous spirits and kind hearts.
Auditor Harvey attended a Lima meeting of auditors along the C. and A. railroad for its annual assessment. The main line is valued at 7,000 per mile, side track at 2,000, and rolling stock at 2,500 per mile. The road remains in receivership.
Dr W G Ebersole of Carrollton Ohio will visit Dr B A Rose Dental Parlors on May 19 and 20 to perform painless tooth extractions using a new method patented February 4 1890. He avoids chloroform ether gas or unconsciousness and claims perfect safety for patients with heart lung or nervous conditions. He will deposit money in the Van Wert National Bank and forfeit it if his claims fail.
Citizens advised to be on guard after multiple house break in attempts. Saturday night burglars tried to enter W. F. Hire residence and Monday night they attempted again but fled. Hire and Brown pledge readiness and warn against further intrusion.
Van Wert county Pomona Grange sets a program for Convoy on Tuesday May 27 with recitations music and talks by Emma Chambers Jno Everett Alice Miller W O Miller Geo Duprey Tallie Tembleson J D Giffin R M Hoox Jennie Allen Dexia Tomlinson and Carrie Phillipy among others. Hire store promotes two for five tobacco and cigars while a local woman laments loafers and tobacco juice on crossings prompting calls for marshal action.
A body found along the Pittsburgh track near Mackinaw crossing is identified as Daniel Karn, an 18 year old from Convoy with a history of epileptic fits. After an inquest by Coroner Kirkpatrick, the youth, who had begged for food and fallen from a box car, was buried in Bluffton following funeral arrangements.
The Van Wert Natural Gas Company is praised for prudent gas management versus reckless use seen in other towns. It charges a price below coal but reserves fuel for domestic needs, avoiding waste while wells remain strong. Celina’s glass works, by contrast, consumes vast gas daily without payment, signaling risky practices.
An 1880s notice advertises Loose's Red Clover Pile Remedy as a cure for all forms of piles with price 50 cents sold by Hines & Son. In a regular council session Miller was sworn in as Third Ward councilman, Butler named water works trustee, tax levies referred to finance, local option repeal ordinance read, sparrow fund created, sewer assessment committee named, pump and trough at water well No 2 ordered, City Hall rent for meetings approved, Deputy Marshals appointed for Fourth and First Wards.
Pure medicine advertised for head ache dyspepsia indigestion and constipation. Sold by Hines and Son at 250 per box with a special offer of five boxes for 1. This is a historical newspaper style classified notice from a local shop.
A crowd of residents and guests travel and visit across Indiana and Ohio. Individuals including A Wolf in Carthage, I N Giffin from Melrose, Katie Austin in Spencerville, Mary E Hattery in Huntington, H McGavren in New York City, Laura Mozier with Delphos friends, J D Rowland in Findlay, S R Beecher on an eastern Ohio trip, Ella Boole of Brooklyn, G L Marble J W Rimer and G W Beers in Cincinnati, and many others are noted for travels, visits, and attendances at weddings and meetings.
O A Newton will preach at City Hall next Sunday at 10 30 a m all invited. Presbyterian Ladies hold an old fashioned spelling school next Wednesday evening May 21. W T A meeting and W T U at M E Church May 17 3 p m. Mother's Meeting led by Mrs D A Johna. G W Snodgrass will preach at Harrison Presbyterian next Sabbath May 18 3 p m and Convoy in the evening.
The Dustman school house hosts an evening spelling school while readers guess the Van Wert population for a Danny Beuietis prize. Rice Bros lay an elegant stone walk around Dr H C McGovern’s North Washington home amid new Batterix office renovations noted as a black Republican look.
Quoting caution about lingering coughs, the notice promotes Kemp's Balsam as a guaranteed remedy. It claims rapid effect after the first dose with trial sizes offered, and lists price points of 50 cents and one dollar, available at all druggists.
Van Wert may struggle to secure soft water from wells within the corporation. Professor Orton doubts Niagara rock depths yield usable water and supports drilling to the first vein or shallower depths outside city limits to avoid sewer contamination. Union Mills well shows organic matter, suggesting all local wells risk contamination through porous soil, making outside sourcing likely necessary.
The Rev J F Crooks died Sunday at his home in Elida after a winter-long illness. A respected Van Wert area pastor of the Van Wert M E Circuit for years, he was a zealous church worker and a loyal follower of Christ. His funeral was held Tuesday at 1 30 p m at Trinity Church Lima with Rev Mr Fitzwater of Van Wert serving as pallbearer.
At Tuesday night’s meeting the School Board considered the resignation of A L Sweet who was elected last month but, while in New York, refused to serve upon return. The board accepted the resignation and elected Dr A Murray on the second ballot, with Wilkinson also proposed. Dr Murray is expected to be a good member.
James Hamilton twenty year old son of Lewis Hamilton who formerly lived on the East Side and now runs a Paulding hotel shot himself in a field near Antwerp Monday afternoon. He had been married two or three years and was working for a farmer at Antwerp when the fatal act occurred. No cause was given for the tragedy. The funeral was held in Paulding on Wednesday.
The annual election of directors was held at the secretary’s office. J. S. Brumback T. S. McKim F. W. Purmort H. V. Olney A. Conant were elected as directors. Officers chosen: President J. S. Brumback, Vice President T. S. McKim, Secretary F. W. Parmort, Treasurer J. S. Brumback, General Manager A. P. Montgomery. Executive Committee A. Conant J. S. Bramback F. W. Parmort.
Frank Fronefield reported he heard a disturbance at his barn around ten Tuesday night and went outside to find a man opening the door. He fired a load of bird shot, causing the intruder to flee with the shot believed to be taken, and Fronefield thought another shot might have felled the trespasser.
At a Kenton meeting of regiment officers delegates from Van Wert Lima Celina and Bloomdale asked for the annual encampment. After a lively discussion the matter was left to the regiment’s Colonel for decision.
The Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw Railroad reports January 1 to April 30 earnings of 188,058 dollars, 177.54 dollars per day above the prior year’s level, a net increase of 10,517 dollars, per the Toledo Commercial.
Mr. Ben Bowers of Pleasant township has received a thoroughbred Berkshire hog from Kenton Indiana. The note suggests Van Wert County is rapidly improving its livestock and highlights local progress in agriculture.
The annual commencement exercises for Van Wert schools will be held on Wednesday evening June 4 at the Pavilion Opera House. Twenty-one graduates will perform for the audience during the program.
The Butteux acknowledges receipt of from White-Smith Music Publishing Co in Chicago, five and six Washington Street, of Let the Band Play a grand march Only Tired and Chicago Cottage Organ March. For this music and any other write to the above firm.
The question is often asked how Hire holds a large trade. He chiefly achieves it by selling the most and best tobacco for the least money, drawing customers with low prices and quality product.
The article notes North Washington street merchants show less care for clean gutters than Main street shops. Orange and banana peels accumulate thickly, implying municipal rules would direct buyers to the other district to consume fruit.
Delphos telegram reports Cyrus Lupton and friend Miller in a coke car incident after leaving Lima. Lupton was run over by freight No 97 on the Pittsburgh Ft Wayne Chicago road, both legs amputated at the ankle. Lupton, of Continental Putnam county, leaves a wife and five children in poverty. He rests but faces difficult recovery.
Itech Mange and Scratches on humans or animals cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold by Hines & Son Draggiat Van Wert.
The Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen's Association holds its annual convention in Deshler on May 21 with the venue for the following tournament to be set. The two day event draws large crowds and boosts local commerce. Van Wert citizens plan to send a delegation to lobby for bringing the tournament to their city.
Common Pleas Court opened its docket with Seaman and Co of Wiltshire suing Andrew Burnside for clothing bought by Burnside's son. The jury awarded 40.41 to the plaintiffs, with Alexander and Darnell representing them and Saltzgaber defending. A separate slander case brought by Emma Counterman against William Stowe followed, alleging 3000 in damages over remarks at the Stowe home that she claims implied theft of a son’s money.
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