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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1890
Page
5
A Van Wert advertisement proclaims unbeatable prices on suits and trunks with a wide selection in every department. The dealer promises the best value for money and invites customers to visit the store for bargains.
The West Bulletin reports its move from the iron block to South Washington street opposite the post office. The Battery is now in its own building on the first floor. Next week the paper will return to its usual standard and best local paper in the county.
The Evansville community announces an evangelical camp meeting to be held at the fair ground next month with arrangements in progress for attendees and activities.
In New Quarters G L Marble occupies his new law office over Schumm's store at the Main and Washington corner. The Central Ohio Conference of the M E Church meets in Lima on September 25 with Bishop Andrews presiding.
The Pennsylvania Company runs a special train to Cleveland on May 30 to witness the Garfield monument dedication. Round trip fare is three dollars.
The Electric Light and Power Company is arranging to duplicate its machinery so it can guarantee satisfaction and furnish light during the day as well as at night.
After an eight hour deliberation the jury awarded the plaintiff 250 dollars in a case seeking 3000 dollars. The verdict came at six o clock Thursday evening.
A pleasant home wedding took place Thursday evening at Mrs I B Weible’s Sycamore street residence for her daughter Della and groom John Carpenter formerly with Van Wert Car riage Co now in Lima. Over a hundred invitations and many out of town guests attended. Rev E W Work officiated at 6 30 pm and a splendid supper followed. The couple left for Lima to a furnished house.
Van Wert observes Memorial Day with flag displays over local school buildings to teach patriotism and honor fallen heroes. Citizens are urged to set apart the day for patriotic words and deeds in the town and county.
In a local court last Saturday Taylor Carper of the B ar Swamp served as juror. During a five minute recess the jurors gathered except one. Judge Day mistook Taylor for twin deputy Hal Day and asked him to find the remaining jurors. Taylor replied he is not yet deputy sheriff. The judge apologized.
At Deshler a Northwestern Ohio firemen convention delegates from Van Wert voiced strong support to hold the annual tournament in the city. They urged local fundraising of about a thousand dollars to cover expenses and welcomed the event in July or August, praising Van Wert’s hospitality.
A Bulletin report highlights courtroom calm over tricks, noting Harry Hill of Ridge township held firm against traps. It contrasts witnesses bullied by lawyers with Hill who stayed composed, and warns petty lawsuits often end with lawyers taking the money rather than justice.
A man claiming to be Andrew Jones from Wiltshire township tried to sell a $135 note signed by Simon and Anna Green in Lehmann & Son’s ad. He was arrested after questioning by Officer Billman for forgery. The suspect admitted the signatures were not genuine. Woodruff and Pennell identified the fraud from Green signatures.
J L Caroathers, assessor of Pleasant township, was the first to report to the county auditor. He completed his work in twenty nine days.
The corporation clerk reports redeeming more than 70 dozens of sparrow heads this spring. The boys are receiving money at twenty cents per dozen.
Advertises special extra wide and extra heavy indigo blue Calico offered at ten cents per yard, noting rival prices at twelve and one half cents elsewhere. The brief ad emphasizes value and local availability.
The Great Council of Red Men of Ohio met in Dayton and named George W. Squibb of our county as Guard of the Forest, an honor given to a worthy brave.
The Van Wert Pomona Grange gathering planned for Convoy on May 27 has been postponed for one week to June 3 due to farmers being delayed with work.
An old advertisement touts curtain poles at the book store with items priced at nineteen cents and drapery pins at four cents per dozen. The snippet signals a general sale of furnishing hardware alongside reading materials.
The case of Francis C. Arnold against Marshal Hall for false arrest came to trial Saturday after a long court wait. After plaintiff evidence, the defense submitted without evidence or argument and the case was dismissed at plaintiff’s cost.
Upper Sandusky papers jab Van Wert for a citizens petition to curb obscene literature. They mock the town as saloons and poker rooms ignore Sunday laws.
One thousand rolls of New Paper offered at ten cents apiece, available Friday at the Book Store.
Isom Robbins a well known Mercer county farmer near Mendon was kicked in the head by a colt Monday morning. The injury was reported fatal though Robbins was alive late Monday night. Robbins headed Mercer county and the southern part of the county and served as president of the Mercer County Agricultural Board.
Water well No 4 was completed with a strong flow after drilling 190 feet. The water matches Mackinaw well quality. Drilling started Tuesday on Mrs. Rose's property as crews moved the rig south of town, with the upper vein becoming the likely source.
LEMMANN & SON offer a 19 inch Black Rhadame Dress Silk premium fabric priced at 72 1 2 cents per yard. The ad emphasizes pure silk quality and a strong value proposition for shoppers seeking luxury material.
An enjoyable party gathered at H. K. Vincent's Hoaglin township residence last Friday for Mrs. Vincent's 32d birthday anniversary. The evening featured social inter course and elegant refreshments with S. W. Long and wife from this city in attendance.
Lima sees a sharp oil advance as many wells are planned and territory leased rapidly. A 140 acre farm four miles from the city sold to the Standard company for 178 per acre. Allen county farmers stand to profit more from oil lands than corn.
Details of a poisoning indictment in a Thomas Redrup case with James Marshall and eighty witnesses, ongoing jury deliberations. Also a farming swindle in Allen County where $2,000 vanished in Lima, two sock-filled tin boxes. Lehmann and Son advertise silk mitts and mohair dress goods at 25c and 20c per yard.
A man who severely whipped his son was indicted by the Grand Jury and brought before Judge Day. He pled guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs. The court comment urged better control of temper in child discipline.
A 20 year old recalls a late Saturday night with friends spent on cards and liquor. He aims to reform, marry well, and become a solid town man, but doubts linger about lasting change. The piece warns that success comes from hard work, not whisky and gambling.
Advertisement notes Latines fabrics sold by Lemmann & Son at low prices. Encourages customers to view the items noting beauty and cheap per yard. Mentions store and sales vibe without additional details.
Reports say Dr Ebersole advertised painless tooth extraction and operated in Lima and Carrollton. A man named Nathaniel Gore died in Lima after multiple extractions, with swelling and throat closure blamed on the procedure, prompting a post mortem and investigation. Local reaction hopes for a blame free outcome.
Noted is a discouraging season for farmers with little corn planted and much rotting in the ground. Excess moisture prevents plowing and crop progress remains at a standstill, leaving growers hopeful only for improvement ahead.
Scott Post No 100 invites W R C S of W and all ex soldiers sailors and marines to join memorial rites preceding graveside decoration. Mrs Ella Alexander Boole to speak. All ex soldiers and the public urged to attend and honor heroes. District Deputy Giffin reports Grange at Venedocia with 59 charter members and officers listed. State Republican Central Committee fixes date and site for state convention July 16 with Ex Governor Foraker as temporary chairman. Linen bargains advertised.
Saturday night burglars entered the Mead & High meat shop in Convoy and stole sausage and seven dollars. They also broke into W S Johnson’s saloon taking a dollar fifty in cash and some rotten whisky. The whisky may have punished the thieves.
G W Sidle left for Rome City Monday. Dr H C McGavren returned from New York City Wednesday. Mrs G L Marble visits Gen Young's family at Xenia. W Rt Kime and Odd Billman spend the week at Bellefontaine. Mrs J C Anthony and daughters Mabel and Ray visit Lewisburg. I McIntosh returns from Texas where he sold oil tanks. J A Millner of Champaign visits brother Benny. his little son accompanies him. Mrs J L McKenzie of Sioux City Iowa remains several days visiting old friends. Rev J M Dustman of Bluffton spent a couple days with his parents south of town. Miss Kate Lambeth, formerly of Van Wert, now homes in Celina with sister Mrs Lee Cuassell.
A humorous column notes social curiosities in Van Wert with a dog named Tobe and Lew Gilliland, a remark about population guesses due by June, a Lima double elopement to Kentucky, and a hog puzzle from the agricultural editor about two drovers trading pigs to end with equal totals.
The first convention of the 16th District convened at Enterprise on Wednesday May 14 at 2 pm with Miss Nora Newton presiding. Officers elected include Secretary Geneva Osborn and Treasurer Lizzie Davis. Departments formed cover Juvenile Work Sabbath school Franchise and others with Superintendents named from Paulding Scott Van Wert and Koogle. An excellent Rozella Gillett selection and music by the M E choir marked May 14 and 15 events. Miss Jessie Morgan addressed the convention urging seeds for future growth and the next district meeting was left to the Executive committee.
The Methodist Mite Society women will meet Mrs. Perdue next Wednesday afternoon May 28. Scott Post No. 100 assembles at Union Hall on May 25 at 10 45 a m for memorial day services then marches to M K church at 10 39. Post Commander Jnc W Line and Adjutant Jesse Lonesworth urge full attendance.
A special grand jury heard evidence against Arthur Hywarden alias Albert Jones for forging Simon Green and Anna Green on a promissory note and mortgage. Hywarden pleaded guilty, was described as a 20 year old colored man, oldest child of a widow with six children, and received a two year penitentiary sentence plus admonitory guidance.
Prof. G M Hoaglin moved to Paulding creating a vacancy on the board of county examiners. Perry Fostnaught appointed in his place as a deserved compliment to an experienced and successful teacher.
Local ads feature lace curtains at Lehmann and Son’s priced from 60 cents a pair, plus a promotion for heavy shifting fabric. A notable news item reports Ralph Dutcher from the East Side taken to Toledo asylum after wartime trauma and progressive mental decline. A special train carries Buckeye mowers and binders bound for Missouri valley, touting Aultman Miller and Co. Auditors from Mackinaw district discuss altering per mile assessment from 5500 to 6000, with county auditors split in position.
Engine No 6 broke down on the south bound local at Paulding. an extra engine is sent as relief and No 6 will be repaired after No 24 departs. A new crossing was installed at the Pennsylvania and G J M. Over 400 switch lights to be distributed. green for main line, red for open switch. Sutphen Bros. open refreshment stand at the C J M depot selling pea nuts and soft pretzels. Mrs E Hoerstraan’s Home made Hop Yeast available at several local grocers for five cents. promote SHAKER SOAP to travelers.
Marriage notice for Harvey Foster and Il lin Downing performed May 1 at 8 pm. Officiated by Li M. McCreery at the Bride's parents home near Middlepoint.
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