Licensed to Wed in Judge Dailey docket
Since the last report Judge Dailey licensed James Downing to wed Rosa Kienzle and H E Jones to wed Bertha C Campbell. An excursion to Dayton and the Soldiers Home via Mackinaw route is set for Thursday May 27 with round trip fare 2.00. The court met only briefly this week and adjourned until one week from Monday with expectations of criminal docket activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dailey
James Downing
Rosa Kienzle
H. E. Jones
Bertha C. Campbell
Dayton
McCoy to Build Grocery on Main Street Corner
A. R. McCoy, once a Main Street merchant, plans a new timbered structure on the south side of Main just east of Hines & Son’s drug store. The building will rise at once and house a grocery and provisions shop, in a brisk local business push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. McCoy
East Main Street
Main Street
Hines & Son
Messrs
J. & G. Dever
Kenton
Ohio
Christian Baptism Sermon Theater Going Sunday at AME Church
The AME Church announces services on Sunday May 23 1886 with preaching at 10 30 am on Christian Baptism Sacrament at 2 pm and 7 30 pm The 7 30 pm sermon continues the course on Popular Amusements with the theme Theatre Going The Mite Society will meet next Wednesday at Mrs Beers residence Everyone is invited to attend the services and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeller-Hamilton Post
Middlepoint
Presbyterian Church
McCreery
Lutheran Church
Post
M. E
King’s Cemetery
W. F. Hufford
Ridge Cemetery
Mite Society
M. E. Mite Society
W. J. Beers
A. M. EE
Gas and Oil Strike Dims Local Oil Field Hype
Gas and oil were found in paying quantities at 1245 feet after a 25 foot penetration into oil bearing rock. The well was torpedoed by Wally & Co. of Findlay, producing several hundred feet of oil. East oil men praised the find and plan to lease land for more wells. Local firms praised for prompt work. Gas flames lit the night, drawing hundreds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Oil
Messrs
Wally
Messrs. Neely & Co
Clara Longsworth
Rison
Rupright
Council Adopts 1886 Committees and Funds
The regular session appointed 1886 committees and approved several payments including $1000 to Zook & Wilson for engine house, $35.60 to Edward Germann for tile, and $561.49 to Improvement Company for garreling Ridge road. New councilmen-elect took oath, and actions covered road work, tax, and sanitation matters. Evaporated fruits and new wallpaper offered at Arnold's. gifts with tobacco purchases advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mullen
W. G. Edwards W. Zeigler
A. Jacobs
Zook & Wilson
Edward Germann
Marshal
van Wert Gas Light Company
Improvement Company
Garreling Ridge Road
Hook and Ladder Company
Defiance
Anueys
M. Woodruff
W. G. Edwards
W. R. Cook
J. H. Fronfield
D. Welsh
Perrrion
W. Zeigler
Poxrior
W. R
Town Guests and Travelers Visit Area Residents
A flurry of short notes records residents and visitors in Rochester and nearby towns. Frank Edson and L. E. Collier are among those mentioned, with several traveling for work, illness, or summer plans. Local figures such as Dr. Wm. N. Longsworth and Rev. Lance attend appointments, while others relocate, visit relatives, or engage in pursuits like crayon painting and livery business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Edson
Rochester
Minnesota
J. Q. Augustine
Greenville
L. E. Collier
Enterprise
W. A. Butler
Delphos
City notices and local business notes in Van Wert area
Notices include tax payments and legal blanks at the auditor’s office, calls about the Dow liquor law, school examination openings, a funeral from Columbus for J. E. Morris, a hotel wall fault in digging, and an upcoming drawing at Slade’s Arnold’s for fruits. Also book-store wall paper, relatives wanted, a Bellarie Ohio minister’s death, Teas at Slade’s, plus a long patron note from A W Anderson and a jewelry store pledge of service and spectacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City Hall
A. L. Sweet
Union Schools
J. E. Morris
Columbus
Insurance ad from Old Reliable Continental in Van Wert
Cyclones Augustine Frasher and Purmort insure against wind storms tornadoes and cyclones with low rates at Old Reliable Continental Insurance Company New York. Office at West Main and Shannon streets Van Wert Ohio. Also promoting fancy window shades at the Book Store and the champion Renovator at No 66 Crawford and Franklin streets by L Brewen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustine, Frasher & Purmort
Crawford and
Franklin Streets
L. Brewen
Open Letter on Prosecuting Attorney Fees in Van Wert
A. L. Sweet states he will refund ten percent commissions collected on criminal costs after the Ohio Supreme Court decision, noting prior disputes over whether counties should pay the fees when costs were borne by the state. He emphasizes compliance with the court and asks for publication of his letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On L. Sweet
The
van Wert County News
van Wert
State of Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
Supreme Court
Owens
A. L. Sweet
Delphos to Hold School Commencement in Rink
A storm path over Mercer county caused a cyclone with a half mile width, killing four and fatally injuring several. Damages included shattered train windows near Dunkirk and injuries to passengers. Canton attorney C C Bow lost an eye from broken glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphos
Langan
Bluffton
Ohio
Cincinnati Enquirer
J. F. Davies
Miss Dunnan
Lima
Cunningham & Cunningham
Ramsey, Maxwell & Mathews
Cincinnati
Dunkirk
C. C. Bow
Canton
Mercer County
Retail and tools offered at Delphos and Van Wert shops
Wool All Wool. Highest market prices paid in cash or exchange at Delphos Woolen Mills. The Book Store offers framing for pictures. A small machine shop with lathe planer drill-press eight-horse power engine and other tools for sale cheap. Garr & Mason Van Wert Ohio advertise prices. Chromos large prints at the Book Store for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphos
Garr & Mason
van Wert
Ohio
Millinery Display Opens Thursday and Friday
Ladies invited to the summer millinery display on May 20 and 21 at Slade's. W. M. McGavren promotes roasted Java, coffee, watches and jewelry with repair guarantees and low prices. L. Mrrepiu advertises practical jewelry and watches. The Book Store showcases a premium wallpaper and window shade lineup for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. McGavren
L. Mrrepiu
Lumber buyers seek ash and hickory logs for sucker hods
The Oil Well Supply Co lists needs for ash and hickory logs 26 to 28 feet long with top-end diameters 12 and 14 inches, respectively, plus smaller buys of cottonwood, sycamore oak and ash saw logs. Also offers dyeing services and wind storm insurance via Ohio Farmers. canvasser wanted in Liberty Wiltshire and Harrison townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Oil Well Supply Co. Limited
Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Company
Liberty
Wiltshire
Harrison Townships
M. T. Reprorp
High School Festival and Reunion Tonight
The literary society of the High School hosts a festival and reunion in the school hall tonight with a program including music by Hiestand's band. All are invited. arrive early to avoid the rush. The event aims for a successful, well attended affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Society of
Hiestand
Daughters of Ebzon Stewart pass in 1886 at 44
The obituary recalls daughter of Mr Ebzon and Mrs Elizabeth Stewart born October 1841 in Harrison township Van Wert county Ohio. She married H H Hudspeth April 1859 producing 14 children, ten surviving. She died May 7 1886 after long illness aged 44 years 6 months 26 days. Her funeral at Dix Church featured hymn Tis only for a moment here. Her service praised her piety and steadfast faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leist
Mary
Jacob Leist
Switzerland
Oberbip
Canton
Bern
van Wert
Ohio
America
Evangelical Church
Aubert
Ebzon
Elizabeth Stewart
Harrison Township
van Wert County
H. H. Hudspeth
Jesus
Dix
Mounts
Christ
Adamant
Zion
J. K
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California
T Peaches
Pie Peaches
Ted
Maryland
Par Wert Bulletin
A. Lynch
Cole Hotel
Mammoth
Slade’s
Murphy Meetings
Murphy
Edward T. Murphy
Francis Murphy
Opera House
Slades
Roger
Meredith’s
J. F. Longsworth & Co
Meredith
J.F. Longsworth & CO
M. EK
Staten Island
Arnold
Slade
L. Slades
Arnold’s
Wm. N. Longsworth
Ella Wetzel
Danville
8. B. Hertz
A. L. Saum
Helen Bonewitz
Washington, D. C
D. H. Clippinger
Pacific Ocean
Cory Hill
Ridge Township
Florence Austin
Wilmington
Lance
T. Campbell
Mansfield
W. G. Streit
McComb, O
H. ©. McGovern
H. Volz
Isaiah Smith
New York
C. Mullen
W. F. Hire
A. H. Hester
Newark
Great Council
John Hattery
Bellaire
Edmund Hattery
Soedany
A. W. Anderson
Japan
A. P. McConawny
Staten Island Dyeing Establishment
M. T. Beprorp
van Wert, Ohio
Albert
Bonapart
B. M
Copeland
Cora A
Erni
Louis
Fritz
Henry
Hull
Israel
Havenn
Harvey
A. L
Miller
Hill & CO
Exill & CO
Bouton & Lawrence
Malta
Third Department
Profit’s
Olney’s
OLN E
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