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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1886
Page
2
Miss Many Anderson plans six nights in Dublin for a Charleston sufferers fund. The note cites Paris bow lessons costing ten dollars and a five dollar extra simile. Russia’s wheat crop is reported 80 million bushels short, while the United States could cover any gap without miss.
It is estimated the oyster industry must shell out as much as 1 500 000 to cover the next eight months of demand.
A Maryville revival added about one hundred new members to the Methodist Church and is largely credited to Edwin M. Forrest a reformed gambler whose transformation inspired local congregants and attracted seekers in the community.
A warm spell dominated the past month as centenarians marked no birthdays, and the typical life expectancy of seventy years has trailed in the shade, reflecting unusual weather and aging trends.
A California fruit grower reported picking 1,749 pounds of apricots from one tree on land that was desert five years ago. The impressive haul marked a strong fruit year and showcased the rapid transformation of barren soil into productive farmland.
Twe Taylor brothers, rival candidates for Tennessee governor, shared a hotel room in Chattanooga recently. They entertained friends with familiar melodies on violins, highlighting a moment of cordial politicking amid a heated contest.
A cheerful note proclaims the wedding season is underway with a familiar scene. The couple walks the aisle to the same tune and guests bring numerous and costly presents, reflecting a humdrum, predictable pattern in society.
Reported disturbance along the South Atlantic coast notes a column of smoke rising from the ocean several miles from Georgia shore. Authorities say it is hypothesized to be a volcanic eruption.
The American Protestant Association of Eastern Pennsylvania held a Reading observance marking the 112th anniversary of the meeting of the first American Congress in Philadelphia on September 6, 1774.
Steps were taken to organize a trust company with its principal office in Charleston D C and branches in major cities to raise funds by subscription for reconstructing the ruined portions of Charleston.
A farmer from Norwich recently took a quantity of white huckleberries into the city. The berries are said to grow only in two spots in Connecticut, a round hillock in a large swamp at Salem and a similar site at Spring Hill in Windham County.
In Bangor Maine a boy tied paper and straw to his dog's tail and lit it. The ensuing fire burned the dog and its owner’s barn and adjoining house, causing property damage and prompting investigation.
In Philadelphia a scarce Cunrosiirs theme leads a museum to hire a man to drop from over one hundred feet, drawing vast crowds who then pack inside to view the other wonders on display.
The Worcester Spy advocates changing Thanksgiving from the last Thursday in November to October, arguing October offers nicer weather, outdoor games, and brighter nights with moonlit evenings. The paper emphasizes October as a splendid time for celebration.
A capable Walworth, New York woman draws interest from half the region's young farmers. She teaches school five days a week for ten dollars, assists her mother with housework, manages three horses and two cows, tends the garden, paints and papered two rooms, and writes for two weekly papers. This winter she plans a course of studies.
The report shows 957 lives lost and 3,467 injured on British rail travel in the year. Most victims were railway servants, with 451 killed and 2,117 injured. Only six passengers died, and 436 were injured in train accidents. Other disasters stemmed from miscellaneous causes often due to passenger fault such as trespassing or misjudgment at crossings. One passenger death per about 6,075,000 travelers reflects the overall safety ratio.
In Lima Peru the ground shakes constantly as houses rise three stories with brick or stone first floors and bamboo upper stories. The first quake may be endured coolly but subsequent shocks provoke fear and demoralization. earthquakes remain a universal, unlearnable anxiety.
A Mississippi river reminiscence recalls the phrase painting it red from the 1960s era of river travel. When a speed trial neared, the captain would order paint her red to spark resin filled fire-boxes for a quick hot blaze, creating a dramatic effect at night.
Commissioner Sparks cites fiscal year data from the General Land Office: 227,474 entries covering 20,991,967 acres bringing 7,412,767 dollars. homestead entries 61,633 over 9,145,195 acres. 1,182.50 acres of Indian lands disposed. Pension rolls total 865,783 with 1,539 war survivors. disbursements 13,007,831 dollars. August trade figures show exports 51,161,533 and imports 58,676,717. Canada treaty talks denied. seven days’ business failures total 187, down from 195.
Morning tremors hit East Bridgeport at 6 20 am with no damage. Odd Fellows in Boston elected White Ross Shepherd to top posts. Miners entombed at Scranton shaft recovered. two missing. New York Democrats at Saratoga Springs skip state convention. New Hampshire Greenback Labor Party nominating Carpenter for governor. Frost damage hits northern Vermont and New Hampshire. Severe windstorm at Knoxville Pa destroys barns and orchards over ten miles. Massachusetts Labor convention nominates McNeill for governor. Twenty first Pennsylvania district nominating Rafferty for congress. Taunton Superior Court rules sleeping car companies liable for passenger losses. Boston Odd Fellows parade includes 12 000 men and 40 bands. Hartford life insurer Bartholomew defaulter for 127 000 and disappeared. Henry George nominated for mayor in New York Central Labor Union. Union Veterans meet in Trenton. 23 states represented. Manchester Providence elected Commander. Congressional nominations listed in New Jersey Connecticut Pennsylvania New York and other districts. Bishop Shanahan dies in Harrisburg. Masonic Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania marks centennial in Philadelphia.
The report details earthquake shocks in Charleston and Columbia S C with building damage and a fatal shooting near Golden Colorado. It lists Republican and Democrat district nominations across Michigan Wisconsin Maryland Indiana Missouri and other states and notes tornado damage in Decatur Indiana Urbana Ohio and Midway Kentucky. It also mentions James Howe and James Blaine acknowledgments and labor unrest among Western window glass workers ending with a wage agreement.
Lightning at Lima Ohio ignited oil tanks and ruined wells while fires burned barns and houses. Tornadoes and floods struck Indianola Florida and Galveston Texas causing widespread alarm. A Madison Wisconsin hailstorm shattered glass and damaged timber. A Crawford County Missouri family was murdered during a robbery attempt. Public aid aided Charleston relief, but many homes need repairs. Kaw Life Insurance officials fled with funds. Corpus Christi faced 60 mph winds and flooding. Prohibitionists and Democrats nominated and renominated candidates in two districts. Other incidents include Odd Fellows meeting in Boston and embezzlement charges against Cincinnati officials. Louisiana orange crop failures due to winter frost. Southwestern Wisconsin hog cholera worsened, and tree bearing capacity remains depressed.
Reports from across the world detail a 2 to 1 vote defeat of Mr Parnenu's bill in the British House of Commons, noting global unrest from Spain to Italy, and disasters including fires, floods, cholera outbreaks, and naval incidents.
Baseball standings show Chicago 4 2, Detroit 7 3, New York 66 41, Philadelphia 63 41, Boston 49 57, St Louis 41 63, Kansas City 20 78, Washington 2 83. Reports cover arrests, elections, disasters, and events from Europe to America including Lady Langtry, a Pequot murder, earthquakes, Parliament prorogation, the Bartholdi statue inauguration date, and cholera cases in Italy.
Chicago reports the pleuro pneumonia crisis at distilleries with about 3 000 cattle quarantined and losses estimated near 100 000 dollars. State live stock commissioners debate slaughter plans and post mortem exams while officials weigh legal actions and funding. Authorities fear spread of disease and consider burning distillery stables and disposing carcasses by state veterinarian permission.
The passage explains contagious pleuro pneumonia or lung plague in cattle, tracing its spread from a Swiss-Mountain origin to almost every country since the revolution. It notes the disease is confined to bovines, mainly affects lungs and chest membranes, and outlines symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite, a distinct cough, fast breathing, and rapid decline, with rare recovery and pathologic chest changes.
Buffalo marketman James I Stafford helps two young women in need by selling them peaches at cost and accepting part payment later. The incident, noted by Bujsido Courir, depicts a selfless act toward unfamiliar buyers. A separate quip from Da ville Breeze jokes about changing ladies pockets and sneeze embarrassments in church.
A new bridge at Harriston on the Toronto, Gray & Bruce line uses old iron rails in its construction. The design is noted for lower cost compared to wooden bridges, presenting a novel approach to railway infrastructure.
A fragment suggests a dubious remedy for sick headache involving a demon juice in strong black coffee without sugar. The source text appears as garbled, likely occult or pseudo medical lore with unclear attribution or timing. No verifiable authors or events are evident.
The navy outlines a modern steel fleet planned to replace wooden first-rate ships. Ten ships of iron and steel will include protected cruisers, gunboats, a torpedo boat, and a dynamite gun cruiser. Armament features twelve inch breech load rifles and high power guns, with ranges up to twelve miles. The project ranks the US behind major powers and foresees a four-year afloat timeline. The Dolphin Atlanta Boston and Chicago are advancing, Miantonomah Puritan Terror Amphrite Manadnock near readiness, while two other armored ships remain unbegun. The Friday yard transfer moves to ordnance for a naval gun factory and related facilities.
General William Booth commander in chief of the Salvation Army arrives in New York by the Anania greeted by soldiers and escorted to Brooklyn. He outlines plans for a Canada tour, Chicago meetings, and a circuit through several U S states before returning to New York for further city and Brooklyn gatherings. Birth and career details mark his life from Nottingham in 1824 to evangelical work and the Christian Mission leading to the Salvation Army.
At Pequonnoc Connecticut a westbound express struck a wagon returning from church. Benjamin Gardiner and his wife were killed along with their daughter in law. Gardiner died of injuries. The horse died and wagon was shattered.
The American committee will extend invitations to French citizens for the Bartholdi statue inaugural on October 28, to be routed via United States Minister McLane. The President will aid the ceremony within the law, which has no invitation or expenditure provisions. The report notes no currency contraction expected from future three percent bond calls.
New York reports a shift from low business mood to prosperity. The World notes broad optimism in commercial and financial circles that present conditions surpass recent years and foresee stronger futures. Dispatches from Philadelphia, Boston, Cincinnati, New Orleans, St. Louis, and Atlanta cite revival and strong fall and winter trade, while San Francisco reports stagnant trade and subdued spirits.
A Lima oil field fire sparked by a thunderstorm destroyed tanks and machinery, burning about 2400 barrels of oil, with a further 1200 barrels lost at the gas works. Five wells were struck by lightning, and overall losses were estimated at 25000 dollars. Other reports note convent roofs torn off, barns burned, and extensive storm damage across Wisconsin, Ohio, and Texas towns with heavy rains and high winds.
From the annual pension report for the year ended June 30, 1885, total pensioners reached 365,783 including 265,854 army invalids and 500,162 army widows and dependents. net increase 20,685 names. Average pension value $122.23. aggregate value $44,708,027.41. New pensioners 40,857. deaths and removals 22,089. Special examination saved over $3,000,000.
National banks announce withdrawal from the system as three percent bonds are called, while others seek to keep their bonds as a basis for circulation. Banks with called bonds defer replacement, hoping a ruling allows these bonds to remain, fearing high premiums on newer issues.
New York reports that George M. Bartholomew, president of the Charter Oak Life Insurance Company, has long been robbing the firms he runs. Bank papers held by Bartholomew total about 2,000,000 dollars, and the Schuyler Electric Light Company faces losses near 200,000 dollars.
Henry George was nominated for mayor by the Central Labor Union at a political convention held last night in New York. Details of the platform and subsequent steps were not disclosed in the report.
In the criminal court yesterday the executions of Hugh M. Brooks alias Walter Hf Lennox Maxwell and Chio Chigiak and Chio Goom, the Chinese high-tinners, were postponed for sixty days and thirty days respectively to allow a transcript of the cases before appeals to the Supreme Court.
In West Berkeley near the Giant Powder Works an explosion of gun cotton and nitro glycerine yesterday morning killed two Chinese workers. Property damage was slight.
George M. Bartholomew, once Hartford’s trusted financier and Charter Oak Life president, is linked to a multi‑million shortfall. Insurance Commissioner asks for a receiver as auditors reveal deficits across Silk, Union, and Holyoke ventures. Bartholomew fled to Canada, leaving papers and liabilities behind.
In Cineaco Sept 23 Illinois State Live Stock Commissioners and veterinarians inspect alleged pleuro pneumonia cases among distillery fed cattle in Chicago. Trade critics call it distillery cattle consumption while the commission orders killing of sick livestock. Milkmen and small feeders seek compensation for slaughtered animals.
The Supreme Court ruled that the New York Central Sleeping-Car Company is responsible for losses suffered by passengers in its cars in the cases of William Lewes and William R. Wing. Appeals were taken from the lower court rulings.
Dispatches from Manda report a deadly crush at the relief house opening in London. Twelve people were trampled to death amid a crowd seeking food. About six thousand disaster victims were said to be supplied with food.
A carpenter fell from a seafold while re-shingling a Randolph street shed and lay unconscious. His boss sent workers to break the bad news gently to the wife on Adams avenue, but she quipped that it was her baking day and she had no time to waste. The incident ended with the man revived and unharmed.
Commissioner Sparks releases a General Land Office tally for the year ending June 30 1886 detailing 227474 entries covering 30991967 acres with $7412767 in cash sales. Home stead and timber culture totals dominate, rail and military grants noted, Indian lands excluded. State by state disposals listed.
In a New York interview with Jay and George Gould, he forecasts a season of steady prosperity rather than a boom. He cites railroad earnings as a barometer, notes Missouri Pacific weekly earnings and wider signs of improved consumption, and says merchants have been cautious yet busy, signaling a healthier economy.
The President and party returned to Washington after vacation. Manning health cited. officials deny resignation string and foreign post rumors. Manning expected back between Oct 1 and 15 to resume Treasury duties and lead annual report. Also reports of a fatal Moore powder mill blast in Scranton. Three tons of powder exploded. Miller 22 and Wage 40 perished. bodies blown to atoms.
In London Sir J Ferguson announced in the Commons that personal communications were under way between the British government and the U S minister to reduce fishing friction arising from treaty defects. Edward T Gourley signaled a plan to seek a committee to review possible amendments or abolition of the fishery convention. In Washington the redemption of three percent bonds yielded 1,202,000 dollars with 250,000 surrendered voluntarily, and receipts since Sept 1 totaled 22,000,000 while expenditures reached 11,000,000.
Washington report shows 365,783 pensioners including 1,539 War of 1812 survivors and 138,397 widows. Total pension payouts last year reached 68,797,831 dollars. In Lafayette Indiana, James Howe, founder of Spirit of the Times, dies at eighty. Horace Greeley once worked there as printer and the two men shared a lifelong connection.
In Cuarranooca Tennessee on September 23 three Morgan brothers drowned while bathing in the river. The youngest was seized by cramps and the others were lost in the attempt to save him.
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