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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1886
Page
5
A compact catalog lists diverse items including Queen Olives and piquant dressings, various syrups and molasses, cereals like rolled oats and cracked wheat, prep’d coconut and starch, breakfast cocoa, beans and raisins, breakfast items, soaps and washing powders, and containers such as buckets and washboards. The compilation reads as a general store inventory.
J W Summersett swears as proprietor that the regular edition of the Van Wert Weekly Bulteria exceeded 750 copies for the two weeks ending recently. The statement was sworn and subscribed before Notary Public TSH. W M Kear on October 1.
A fragment notes attractive window displays at a Boston boot and shoe shop credited to Ream. It mentions local notices on clothing at Olney and ongoing building work by Brooks adding to his livery stable office, aiming for greater comfort once finished.
Two inmates fled the county jail last Saturday evening and remain at large. One suspect was jailed for stealing saw mill fixtures in Harrison township, the other for clothing theft. A faulty door lock allowed the escape while the sheriff housed other prisoners. A separate local note lists community happenings including oysters at Elliott and Millner's, exceptional Leaming corn, large apples from Pleasant, and a village council session approving sidewalks, sewers, and lighting contracts.
A notice listing multiple local gatherings including Temperance Union meetings at Mrs Dettmer and Mrs Spangler, Mozart Society at Mozart Hall, a 100-day men gathering in Van Wert on October 13 1886, and Co L 34th Regt O V L reunion at Cridersville on October 19 1886. Also church services at Beech Grove Whitfield and Salem, Pioneers meeting October 23, and the Ciceronian Literary Society hosting weekly debates at the high school with free admission.
Local notes report Shaw succeeding Capt. Dunathan as postmaster of Van Wert and praise his predecessor's courteous efficiency. Warnings of a new ad by Kauke and mentions of prior community happenings including a fire alarm at Mackinaw depot, a new butcher shop by August Heim, and a finishing touch update at Union Mills. The piece also notes a sad death in Union township, and various local business promos and listings.
Personal items from Lima list residents in town visiting relatives, traveling for work, or ill health. Notables include D J Cable, Sadie Graves, A L Teubner of Keil Bros., W H Mozier, Watkins of Allen county, J N Bailey of Spencerville, Ella Custer, J W Longfellow, and plan to move E L Giffin family to Tennessee. Also mentions court term dates, local education moves, a burglary scare at Greenwood store, and a Mackinaw train derailment near Latty with no injuries.
S B Austin pays 15 cents per dozen for fresh eggs. A S Blank proprietor of the Van Wert hack line had his trousers cut by pick-pockets who took the change in his pocket. The best hand made boots in Van Wert are at H V Olney's. The Chautauqua Circle elected officers Prof J Minnick Lee Bonewitz Etta Gleason. Next meeting at Mr Bonewitz on Oct 11. Florentine Restaurant offers meals larger than a box car for 25 cents. Exuiorr MIniNews.
The gymnasium opened last Tuesday night with a strong start. Membership stands at 6 percent. The hall features a horizontal bar, parallel bars, rings, trapeze, sand bag, boxing gloves, foils, dumb bells, Indian clubs and a rowing machine. Rent is prepaid six months, initiation is $3, and monthly assessments are 50 cents. The project is described as a worthy enterprise with promising prospects.
A one legged soldier campaigns across Van Wert Convoy Willshire Enterprise Venedocia and Delphos inviting residents to hear him speak. He plans talks Friday evening October at Van Wert Saturday evening October 9 at Convoy and October 11 at Willshire. Tuesday October 12 includes Enterprise and Venedocia with two o clock start in the afternoon and Tuesday evening in Venedocia. Delphos hosts a Wednesday evening event October 15 inviting all county residents.
A satirical chronicle portrays Jacob accused of misusing public funds. Democrats brand him a reformer then force a public apology card, while George the lawgiver endorses the submission as the Times prints the response. CHRONICLER.
On September twentieth Walter H. and Susan E. Drury marked twenty years of marriage. Family friends gathered at their Scott area home for a noon meal and an orderly program with singing prayers and speeches. Forty three dined while twenty five waited. gifts were exchanged as tokens of friendship.
After singing the doxology Rev Gallimore dismissed the assembly and some stayed to enjoy music and fellowship. A long gift list follows with donors including Mrs Bennett Mrs Mounta Mrs Smith and many others giving a variety of china, silverware, and keepsakes. The piece notes the day’s warmth and a letter from Rev Drury and reflections on church life. It also mentions marriages and local notices including a Logansport couple, a license, and a marriage in Ada Ohio. The paper closes with a death, a property sale, and a cough remedy advertisement.
A Dayton crowd along Main Street viewed McKims cloak stock as the fall fashion season begins. The ad also promotes a Cook Book with Silver Star Baking Powder, and a lightning loss claim from Grover Rove in Van Wert. Also notes missing hogs, a reward for return, and railroad tie needs along the P Ft W C line.
The fall goods trade has opened quickly and will be satisfactory with a carefully selected assortment of goods arriving soon. The shop is prepared to deliver work pleasing to customers and promises satisfaction. Fall hat styles are in, with very nice goods and reasonable prices.
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