Our Family Physician Premium Offer Promised to Readers
West Bulletin offers readers a premium, the book Our Family Physician, for $1.50 yearly in advance. Those not prepaid are urged to visit the office to settle accounts. Correspondents report items from Alaska, Little Auglaize, East Wiltshire, Denmark and Jennings, with a note to send timely items for same week publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buxtern
Bullern
Alaska
Little Auglaize
East Wiltshire
Denmark
Jennings
Local Notices and Births from Van Wert County
Items note marriages births and community updates including a new baby born to Mrs T C Campbell in New York City while staying with her father H J Wise, Isaiah Harris starting a laundry with new ironing machinery, and the upcoming Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention in Wiltshire with state president Mrs Henrietta I Monroe scheduled to speak. Also mentions the Friends church dedication near Potts Corners led by Mary O Moon of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Campbell
New York City
H. J. Wise
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
van Wert
Wiltshire
Henrietta I. Monroe
Friends
Potts’ Corners
Pleasant Township
Mary O. Moon
Indiana
Local Institute Plans December Program with Lectures and Music
Farmers gather for an institute in this city on December 13 and 14. The program includes papers by O W Miller Dr Stutsman Mrs S A Wagner P R Mentzer Mrs Kate Gansett Mrs J W Nicodemus E E Chambers Wm Evans Jr Geo Duprey Geo Lewis D J Giffin with discussions led by local figures. An evening Dollar entertainment at the Grand raised funds despite stormy weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Miller
Dr. Stutsman
W. H. Lampe
J. R. Crooks
A. Wagner
P. R. Mentzer
Janes Johnson
Frank Carlo
Kate Gansett
S. Walborn
J. W. Nicodemus
E. E. Chambers
N.S. Allen
A. Binion
Strandler Opens New Harness Store on North Washington
John Strandler occupies a new business room on North Washington street with a large stock of harness. The shop features a seventy six foot safe room and a well organized stock arranged for quick viewing. A repair room sits behind the sale room with an overhead work area for workmen. Also lists advertised letters remaining at Van Wert post office for week ending Nov 28 1889 including Arnold Annie Donley J W Fleming Wm Harvey George Kessler Louden James Lesly Bertie Miller J P Schultz Clyde Stuckey Edward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Strandler
Washington Street
Mr Strandler
van Wert
Arnold
Annie Donley
J. W. Fleming
Wm. Harvey
A. Kessler
George, Louden
James Lesly
Bertie Miller
J. P. Schultz
Clyde Stuckey
Edward Persons
A. T. Darmry
P. M
Electric Light Test Shows Satisfactory City Lighting
The Tuesday night electric light test on Main street drew attention from residents of all ages. The test was satisfactory, with steady, pleasing light. Officials praise the Thompson-Houston system and expect improvements as the plant resumes regular operation. The manager Mr. Metzger expresses confidence in Van Wert’s electric plant and anticipates future water works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson-Houston
Metzger
van Wert
District Attorneyship approval in sight for Col. Alexander
Col. LN Alexander returned from Washington and told Bulletin men that his appointment as District Attorney will likely be made in a few days, noting Washington reporters are inquisitive yet gentlemanly. The Pension Board for the county is completed with Drs. Chesser Wilkinson Crooks and Chesser. Paulding will have no board. Dr. Chesser, a Democrat, has practiced in Paulding for fourteen years. The board should be organized in about two weeks. A Bulletin scribe discusses weather effects on law practice and locals’ grievances, while two young girls comment on fashion. Syrup White Pine and Tar is sold by L. F. Gackenheir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LN. Alexander
Washington
Bulletin
C. B. Chesser
Paulding
E. L. Wilkinson
R. L. Crooks
Convoy
Chesser
Paulding County
van Wert
Philanthropist Lovell Harris Remembered For Generosity
Obituary tribute to Lovell B. Harris of Upper Sandusky highlighting his charity to churches and the poor. He funded church expenses, organized youth excursions, and provided food and clothing to those in need without fanfare. A separate note mentions a boy’s broken arm treated by Dr. G J Eblen and a local medicine ad for Syrup White Pine and Tar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell B. Harris
Upper Sandusky
Columbus
Lowell B. Harris
Water Works Trustees Appointed by City Mayor
The Mayor appointed four citizens as water works trustees Henry Butler W C Brooks A B Gleason and W B Jones for terms of one to four years. President ex officio is Mayor Browder. Confirmations will await the next Council meeting. The selections are praised as sound and prudent for a low cost reliable system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Butler
W. C. Brooks
A. B. Gleason
W. B. Jones
Board of Trustees
Personal notices of residents visiting and traveling
Charley Worrill is at Ada J R Rowland at Dunkirk J R Gray went to Marion Monday Russell Ream visiting Miss Ida Lima Spangler visiting Joe Scott of Lima Sunday D W Shell at Lima for a few days Miss Kittie Cassel visiting Fort Wayne J O Hullings at Monroeville on business Wednesday The Graham Earle troupe went to Tiffin Sunday night Misses Della and Lula Wilkinson visiting Lima Mrs Vance of Shanes Crossing guest of Mrs Ainsworth J S Byler to Cincinnati Monday Miss Ina Craig holiday at Upper Sandusky Mrs Ed Gilliland went to Cincinnati Monday to visit friends W H Alexander home from Ann Arbor for Thanksgiving Miss Gracie Grisell guest of Mrs W C Hastings Will Price of Venedocia at Barret office Monday Mrs 8 Kohn and daughter Emma spending Thanksgiving at Vau gusville Mrs Nancy Donathan started for Cass County Iowa Miss Minnie and Lida Hardesty going to Ericson Nebraska to make town their future home Prof D A Clippinger from Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with county friends Mr and Mrs W H Snyder of Richmond visiting Rev and Mrs S P Snyder Omer Lepley of Liberty Neb returned west Monday Mrs W P Rowland and Mrs B P Foster of Findlay guests of Mrs Jesse Rowland returned home Tuesday Mr Samuel Gorham and daughter Mrs C C Gamble of Ridge township returned from Wilmington Monday afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Shell
Lima
Kittie Cassel
Fort Wayne
J. O. Hullings
Monroeville
Ind
Graham Earle
Tiffin
Della
Lula Wilkinson
Vance
Shanes Crossing
Ainsworth
Byler
Cincinnati
Ina Craig
Upper Sandusky
Ed. Gilliland
W. H. Alexander
Ann Arbor
Gracie Grisell
Camden
W. C. Hastings
Will Price
Venedocia
Barret
8. Kohn
Emma
Vaugusville
Nancy Donathan
Cass County
Iowa
W. M. Leedy
Ft., Wayne
Chicago
W. H. Snyder
Richmond
S. P. Snyder
W. P. Rowland
B. P. Foster
Findlay
Jesse Rowland
Samuel Gorham
C. C. Gamble
Ridge Township
Wilmington
Interesting Items From Tracks and Exchanges
The Toledo Commercial notes 500 engines on Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh and a new telegraph office being created in the C J M depot waiting room. It reports Lake Shore’s proposed purchase of the C J M by the Mackey syndicate and a prior standing option to buy from J H Wade. Yard and shop work includes rebuilt No 2 at Van Wert and coach No 15 with fresh paint and upholstery. Yard limits at two miles. gravel work in Mackinaw yards and west siding grade nearly finished. Also a medical testimonial for Syrup White Pine and Tar by I H Strong, M D of Cincinnati, offered by L F Gackenheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburgh
Lake Shore
Mackey Syndicate
J. H. Wade
Mackeys
Toledo
Pennsylvania Company
van Wert
Mackinaw
I. H. Strong
M. D
Cincinnati
L. F. Gackenheimer
Letter From Burt I Conn Describes London Visit
Burt I Conn writes from London to his brother Gale H Conn detailing a tour of the Tower of London including the guard gate, ancient barracks, and executions of Lady Jane Grey Queen Anne and Mary Queen of Scots. He mentions a prison cell carved by a 1422 inmate, sees Victoria’s crown and court plate worth 17 million pounds, and plans to visit Whitechapel and Paris. He notes crowds celebrating Barnum with ads everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt I. Conn
London
Barnum
Gale H. Conn
Tower of London
Jane Grey
Queen Ann
Mary Queen of Scotts
Talbous
White Chapel
Jack the Ripper
Parliament
Treasury
West Minster Abbey
Paris
Dublin
Burr I
Bank Change and Moves at Van Wert National Bank
At a Monday meeting the Van Wert National Bank directors accepted cashier W H Pennell’s resignation and appointed D L Brumback to succeed him while Pennell remains a director. The board expressed thanks for Pennell’s service and spread the resolution on the minutes. Captain D P Donathan bought Dayton Hard’s stake in Dunathan & Hard and the Hard family plans to move to Indiana. The Brown Tanquary grocery firm on South Washington Street dissolves with Mr Tanquary retiring. Brown will run the business as invoicing begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert National Bank
W. H. Pennell
D. L. Brumback
Pennell
Wuereas
D. P. Donathan
Dayton Hard
Dunathan
Burlington Route to the Pacific Coast
Burlington Route offers the sole line from Chicago Peoria or St. Louis to the Pacific Coast. Access routes include via St Paul or Minneapolis via Denver via Council Bluffs or Omaha or via Kansas City or St Joseph. Tickets available from any agent of Burlington or connecting lines.
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Burlington
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Peoria
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Denver
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Our Family Physician premium offer and home medical advice
Local notice promotes the Our Family Physician premium with subscriptions to the Wrixty Bullerin. It urges timely physician calls, highlights the book’s value for detecting malignant diseases, and promises a $3 premium book with a $2 yearly paper offer. Also invites readers to recruit new subscribers for 50 cent copies.
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Wrixty Bullerin
Resolutions Honoring Miss Tabitha Mathew at Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove Sabbath School notes the death of Miss Tabitha Mathew and adopts resolutions expressing sorrow and sympathy. The committee Emma GORBELL Linure WERDER and Jenne Lewis authorize publication in county papers and insertion in Sabbath School minutes for the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Mathew
Pleasant Grove Sabbath School
Emma Gorbell
Linure Werder
Jenne Lewis
Bulletin premium offer doubles readers with Our Family Physician
The Bulletin announces a special premium offer open to all readers through April 1, 1890. Subscribers and promising prospective ones can obtain a $3.00 book, “Our Family Physician,” at a deep discount when paying back dues or subscribing for a year, effectively receiving $4.50 value for $2.00 cash.
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Bulletin
van Wert
Missionary Meetings and Society Gatherings Notice
The Presbyterian Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society to hold their regular meeting this Saturday afternoon at the church with officer elections. The M E Mite Society will meet with Mrs Trisler on West Main Street Wednesday afternoon December 4. W C T U plans a 3 pm meeting next Saturday at the usual place ahead of the county convention. Local residents pledge not to allow hunting with dogs on their premises in Harrison township Van Wert county, Ohio. Signers include J F Ackom J Mobler Elizabeth Bell Joseph Greenamyer Joseph Underwood Manuel Balyeat Jacob Penierge Cal E Learue F Learue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
M. E. Mite Society
Trisler
West Main Street
Harrison Township
van Wert County
Ohio
J. F. Ackom
J. Mobler
Elizabeth Bell
Joseph Greenamyer
Joseph Underwood
Manuel Balyeat
Jacob Penierge
Cal E. Learue
F. Learue
Restorative Nervine praised by druggists nationwide
Druggists report Restorative Nervine nerve food and medicine sells astonishingly well and satisfies for headache nervousness sleeplessness sexual debility backache memory fits dizziness and more. Taylor Bros Bryan Ohio Amberry Murphy Battle Creek Mich C B Woodworth Co Fort Wayne Ind and many others report unmatched sales. Trial bottles and a book on nervous diseases are free at L F Geikenheimer who guarantees and recommends it.
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Taylor Bros
Bryan, O
Amberry & Murphy
Battle Creek
Mich
C. B. Woodworth & Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
L. F. Geikenheimer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Davies & Jones
Charles Hooker
Fannie Markin
Howard Humphreys
Olive M. Babcock
John B. Wilcox
Kittie E. Pollock
Isaiah Harris
West Middle Street
Harris
E. O. Walker
W. C. T. U. Meeting
Erie
L. F. Gackenheir
Frank Collins
G. J. Eblen
Water Works Trustees
Mayor Browder
Charley Worrill
Ada
J. R. Rowland
Dunkirk
J. R. Gray
Marion
Russell Ream
Ida Lima
Spangler
Joe Scott
Omer Lepley
Liberty, Neb
Rail Road Notes
Gen. A. Jacobs’ Store
the Bulletin Premium
M.E. Mite Society
W.G.T.U
Piano
Ohio Drug Store
Goole
East Main Street
Hana
I. Ream
Post-Office
JAS
Clark & Son
Jacobs
Sig. Bamberger
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