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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1890
Page
5
The ad touts unbeatable value in Van Wert offering suits overcoats pants underwear hats gloves and other wearables. It claims strong prices and quality backed by the store and invites customers to visit headquarters to save money on every purchase.
The hearing centered on Carrie McKinny and John McKinny with prior May 1889 divorce petitions filed by Beers claiming Mrs McKinny sought alimony. Mrs McKinny now alleges she never employed Beers or knew of the petition or trial, and contends Beers acted as John McKinny’s paid attorney. The case ended in a compromise giving Mrs McKinny forty acres in Hardin County free of incumbrance, with McKinny lifting a mortgage and paying court costs.
Several residents and visitors are mentioned in town today including Frank Guy of Celina and Chas. Rockhill of Paulding on business. Others travel from Chicago, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Joliet, and Lima to visit, attend court, or return home.
The piece mocks Republicans in Van Wert County after a Democratic win. It laments losses for Harvey and Counsellor, notes turnout in Delphos and Lib erty as favorable to Democrats, and contrasts local weak GOP strength with Ohio Republicans described as diamonds.
The Republican party in Van Wert faces post election calm while urging subscribers to settle arrears. A five event lecture course is proposed with Russell H. Cornwell James Hedly J Francis Davies and musical ensembles the Wooster Glee Club and Harvard Quartette. Tickets at $1.50 cover all five entertainments with December first showings.
Dr. G. W. McGovern and Dr. R. J. Morgan of Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia form a medical partnership. Dr. Morgan, formerly practicing at Venedocia, is described as a young physician of ability and will be welcomed to the city’s professional circles.
Tuesday Colonel Alexander was carried and wheeled from his Middle Street residence to the Third ward polls. He deposited a straight Republican ticket and, despite feeble health, remained a stalwart Republican and defender of the principles he fought for.
Deaths are reported for James Matthews who died at his niece Mrs Chas Law's home while visiting in the county. The infant child of Jack Welch died Sunday and was buried Tuesday. Andrew Whitmarsh an aged Harrison township resident died Monday at 73 leaving a wife.
Members gathered Wednesday night in Scott for the organization of a new Odd Fellows lodge. The event featured an elegant supper and a report of an excellent time. The lodge started with twenty charter members.
John Burtsfield of Union township, father of S. Burtsfield of this city, was thrown by a colt Monday morning and sustained a fractured arm.
Breeders from Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Iowa and Nebraska attended the Lampe brothers sale at the fair ground. Over 108 pigs sold in under three hours for more than 2800 dollars with top prices around 205 dollars for a sire son. The event drew buyers including Mrs. A M Edwards of Fremont Nebraska and was auctioned by J C Bridgeman of London Ohio. The Lampe brothers build a strong reputation for quality stock and honorable dealing attracting national attention.
Proposals accepted by the Board of Water Works include furnishing pipe to W H Pennell of Van Wert Ohio at 24.00 per ton and pipe laying to R B Caruthers of Newport Kentucky with varied per foot rates for different pipe sizes. Stop boxes to Bingham & Taylor of Buffalo at 3.50 cash and stop valves from Rennselaer Manufacturing Co. of Troy. Connecting drilled wells to E A Stinson & Co of Dayton. Pumping machinery bids under advisement. Reservoir hydrants and building bids all rejected.
A Wednesday night gathering at North Washington street hosted by the Misses Craig Gross and Klotz drew nearly eighty young people. F Bonewitz won the prize and Ilo Collier the booby. Music and dancing filled the evening and left guests with happy memories.
David Edwards, a 60 plus year old hermit who lived alone in Venedocia, was found dead in his home after neighbors reported he had not been seen since Monday. The cause of death remains unknown as no illness was noted.
Van Wert county teachers plan an all day institute in the Third ward school building on November 15. The program includes devotional exercises, a session on Number Work in the Primary Grades by H. A. Hartman, singing and penmanship by H. Moses, a teachers’ chorus and discussion led by Supt. Lilly, and an evening session with solos by Misa Liza Little and Miss Effie Rose, plus an address by Rev. J. H. Fitzwater.
The Fisk Jubilee Singers visited Van Wert on election night to a small yet enthusiastic audience. Two hours of song pleased all, with praise for the performers and especially manager Mr Laudin. Such entertainments elevate local culture beyond cheap theatricals.
Unions of Van Wert county announce a Demorest Medal contest at the Grand Opera House in Van Wert this Friday evening November 14. Contestants hail from Ohio City Convoy and Van Wert with good music promised. Admission is ten cents.
Weekly list for Van Wert Ohio shows names awaiting mail including John Bender Mrs Willetta Gates Mrs Jennie Hook Hany Jones Lewis Lloyd John Shultz Dr H Whitbeck and others. Instructions request addressees to call stating advertised and giving date.
Miller and a Black inmate escaped from the jail after the outer door was left unlocked by the sheriff’s wife. Miller hid in fodder on the Stripe farm and attempted to flee along a fence. The other prisoner, who faced release today, was not pursued.
Mr Loudin recounts the group's travels and a pattern of hotel refusals in America due to color. He cites Ohio towns Salem and Cleveland as examples and urges progress. The piece also lauds Van Wert county Democrats and notes remaining vigor of Republicans.
The stockholders met Wednesday evening and organized the fur factory. Officers named are President and Manager R. J. Cavett, Secretary G. M. Hall, and Treasurer A. Conant. Directors include Cavett Hall Conant G. H. Marsh and M. Woodruff.
Van Wert Lodge No 251 I O O F assisted Grand Master M Bartlett of Toledo instituting Paulwest Lodge I O O F at Scott Wednesday afternoon. Members listed contributed to the ceremony. The degree staff will confer four degrees on ten candidates. Ask your grocer for SHAKER SOAP.
Construction on the furniture factory has started with brick work underway and rapid progress planned. If weather remains favorable, the structure should be completed within a few weeks.
John A. Reson and Cecil Kear are joined by Christian Alberry and Mary A. Shamaker at the Baptist parsonage. On Wednesday November 5 Mr. Chas. A. Davis and Miss Ella Miller, both of this city, spoke their vows. Most dirt from macadam streets has been used to grade East Water street near Main. The project is a doubtful improvement with winter approaching.
Invitations are issued for the marriage of Mr. M. P. McCoy and Miss Fannie Teubner to be held Wednesday evening November 12. The Butterin extends congratulations in advance.
The Rev. Clark Crawford, three years pastor of the M. E. church in this city and now in Providence Rhode Island, will be in this city about the 20th of this month for a brief visit with friends.
A gathering of Van Wert ministers is set for Saturday November 7 at 2 p m at the M E church. All ministers are invited to attend.
At his old post J J Shoemaker was Wednesday night elected foreman of the Van Wert hose company. John is the right man in the right place.
A new stone curb is being placed along the south side of West Main street, indicating ongoing street improvement work in the area.
Charley Miller prepares to open a restaurant and lunch room near the C J M depot, a development described as needed for the area.
The cornerstone of the new furniture factory was laid Wednesday afternoon with copies of Van Wert papers inserted inside the stone.
The Methodist Episcopal Lima District Conference will convene for two days next week on Monday and Tuesday at Mendon. The session will address church governance and planned activities for the coming year.
Officials release Tuesday election figures from the abstract of Mr. Van Liew, clerk of courts. This is the first and only official return published.
A farmer price notice states payment for fresh eggs only from 20 to 24 cents per dozen. No herd, stale or salt eggs wanted at any price. Signed S. B. Austin.
A warning on poisoned blood lists tiredness dull ache fever and pimples as signs and promotes Dr Acker's English Blood Elixir as the cure under guarantee sold by J W Evans & Son.
A box social will be held in Penny's hall Convoy on Wednesday evening November 12. Proceeds go to the Presbyterian Church. Cordial invitation extended to all. Ladies prepare supper for two in one box and boxes will afterward be sold.
The fourteenth semi annual Van Wert County Sunday School Union meeting will be held at St. Marks Lutheran church in this city on November 15 and 16. An excellent program is planned with several prominent Sunday school workers. delegates from all schools are urged to attend.
Notice from Jennings Township in Van Wert County and Spencer Township in Allen County Ohio warns that any person found hunting on the land without verbal or written permission from the owner or agent will face prosecution. A long list of landowners and their agents is included.
A well attended sale near Vene docia last Thursday week saw a two year old colt fetch 151 dollars and its thirteen year old dam 145 dollars. Cattle sold between 28 and 40 dollars. Total proceeds reached 1725 dollars and 35 cents.
The Southern Medical World notes growing favor for Mother’s Friend and its high physician recommendation. It calls the product indispensable for childbirth and directs readers to Bradfield Reg. Co. in Atlanta, Ga., for particulars, with local sale through Hines & Son.
The notice markets Loose's Extract of Red Clover as a natural remedy for rheumatism scrofula eruptions running sores and blood disorders. It claims the fluid extract is pure red clover and safe for babies and urges choosing medicine carefully. Sold by Hines & Son.
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