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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1886
Page
8
The publishers announce limited complete township maps showing land owners names, boundary lines, roads and streams, and district lines. Subscribers paying one year's subscription receive a free map of their township, with countywide maps also available though less detailed. First come, first served while supplies last. Summersett & Arnold.
The Ohio Republicans reaffirm their core platform praising Civil War era Republicanism while denouncing Cleveland era policies. They demand tariff protection for wool, pensions for disabled veterans, labor protections, and anti corruption measures, praising Governor Foraker and mourning Ulysses S. Grant.
From our own Correspondent Rev KR Roush served the Middlepoint Circuit a year ago and returns this year to the origin He preached his first sermon at the valley last Sunday Thanks to conference for so good a man The first quarterly meeting on this charge will be held at Grace October 9 and 10 All are invited to attend C W Carpenter had a close call Thursday Lightning struck a tree in his yard and ran the length tearing posts a ladder fell and the line split Buckwheat straw query noted Menry Booker filled Rev Kiracofes place at Bethel
Delayed from last week a string of social items includes Miss Lida Klinger returning home. Barn raised last Tuesday by C W Carpenter. James Davis rents Mrs Priddy’s farm. Boroff of Seneca county visits son Henry. Wm Wright and two sisters from Allentown were in the area last Sunday. James E Wade begins work for Warren McMillon in Union township. Mrs Henry Zeller of Middlepoint visits relatives nearby. A B Richards of Delphos buys M I German’s former Geo Baker property. F C Holden and wife of Middlepoint attend U B church quarterly meeting. Mrs Anna Cochran and two daughters of Bluffton visit John Bb Stiverson. Montise Geitz of this place and Miss Bess of Delphos wed last Thursday and tour Dayton Cincinnati.
To Mr and Mrs Jacob Prophet of Liberty township a girl. To Mr and Mrs Uriah Wallick of Yorka a girl. One of Milton Jones fine girls sick with quinsy but improving. Dr GJ Eblin attended. Mrs M W Granger very sick. There is much corn to eat and wheat to sow though late rains hinder farmers. A spider kept in a vial for two weeks remains alive. On the 2nd at 5 pm a thunder shower brought heavy rain, then more storms and hail overnight. A Democratic friend mocked the editor of the Van Wert Times, saying he used to give us h l and now he gives you h l.
Pleasant Township items report weekend visits by Harrison Houck to Con voy friends and David Dix with family in Van Wert. Mrs. John S. Cable visited Paulding, Davis Cable and wife visited Lima, and Mrs. Susan and Mrs. Wm. Houck traveled to Coldwater Michigan. Reese Hook returns from Muskingum county and other places. Mrs. Jacob Myers, sick for four weeks, died last Sunday and was buried Monday at Pleasant chapel cemetery. Rev. Mounts led the funeral. The community thanks neighbors for sympathy and kindness.
From our own Correspondent Singing at Beech Grove every Sunday evening Mrs Samuel Arnold is visiting in Southern Iowa Mr Charles Crooks is attending the Middlepoint Normal Mr Cash Deniston of Middlepoint is teaching the Dover school Mr Jacob Lepley and family entertain friends from the eastern part of the state Mr R Gamble of Dakota who has been visiting his father Wm Gamble started Tuesday for California We attended the concert Saturday evening at Whitfield and were entertained by Prof Owens and his class The Ridge Literary has resumed meetings and now holds forth every Saturday evening at the Gilliland school
Rain and mud affected the area as hogs were treated by Dr. Sheets with positive results. Mrs. E E Pence visited relatives in Whitley county Indiana last week while Mrs Samuel Springer suffers typhoid fever. Princeville Illinois’ Mr. B Godfrey spent days here aiding hog health. Rev Counselor presiding elder of the U B Church preached Sunday evening. Several local young men attended a Chicago excursion last Tuesday.
Miss Rose Critchet returns home. Mrs. Mary Sands is ill with Dr. Blachly as attending physician. A four gallon jar of molasses vanished from Mr. John Shaw’s cave. Mr. John Sours has found a wife in Missouri. Noah Hunsaker plans to return for winter school. A squash of 55 pounds was weighed by Mr. Lewis Sands. Marriages announced: George McClure and Alsina Warner. John Wortman and Dora Dorman. Mrs. Weaver dies. graveside rites held. Windows broken at Harner house. names withheld for now. Latty votes to prohibit liquor. a comic train misdirection ends with Lutty.
The Tully Township notes debate October wheat sowing prospects while corn cut before the flood appears likely to mold. Local items record Paralyzed Mr. John Fortney near Dixon, Al Bressler selling a 20 acre farm to Mr. Myers of Greenwood, and Mrs. Ella Hayden's death in Benedick Kansas. The road upkeep prompts blame on Democratic trustees as preparations rise for a Convoy speech by a one legged soldier, the future Congressman.
Farming is at a standstill. Mrs Ella Bean remains poorly. Emma Early of Yorkville visited here. Henry Weller and wife visited friends near Lima. Wm Townsene and wife visiting friends in Southern Michigan. Emma Stoce visiting friends in Indiana. A J Roller was injured by a binding pole near hay causing horse fright. Olive Chapel Centerville struck by lightning damaging spire and beam. church dangerous. meetings suspended until repairs. Rev. Mr. Holland returns as Spencerville circuit pastor for a likely prosperous year. Charles Baker noted as boys' coon hunter. C A Railroad business booming. Two more trains expected this week. Big Prairie ditch two weeks from completion with good weather. Soldiers' reunion at Spencerville October 1st. baskets invited.
Public notice advertises William Williams sale near Ven edocia and Horeb Church on Oct 7 1886. Items include horses cattle hogs machinery and farm implements with cash and credit terms. Also claims Burdock Blood Bitters cure for various ailments and endorses Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic and electric bitters with local distributor L F Gack enheimer.
The advertisement asserts most rheumatic and neuralgia cases stem from kidney and liver disorders and claims Athlophoros and Athlophoros Pills cleanse and regulate these organs. A Springfield resident testifies of long-standing rheumatism relief and urges doctors to stock the remedy, with purchase options from local druggists or the Athlophoros Co. in New York.
Mrs John Ehreshman is on the sick list Rev Mr Mounts has returned to his charge to the general satisfaction of church members and people Prohibitionists refuse to be comforted Mrs Sayer and daughter Ella returned from their eastern trip last Thursday A Mr Davis and daughter from Champaign county Sundayed at the Hotel Pettit Ed Bishop and wife returned from their Indiana sojourn they will soon be located on the banks of the Jordan W W Morse has been cast on a visit to his sister Mary George Hite was on our streets last Saturday looking happy he will not vote the Prohibition ticket this fall Wonder what has become of our Nim rods There are two forms of chronic rheumatism one with joints swollen and red and the other with joints stiff and painful Salvation Oil may cure it Kills pain Price 25 cents a bottle
Rev Hautbey remains at this place for another year as a meeting continues through Sunday drawing great interest. A sister of Harvey Harter died this week with funeral services led by Rev Nicodemus. Mr and Mrs W H Drury marked their 20th wedding anniversary with many relatives and friends attending and wishing twenty more years of happiness.
An advertisement story promoting Dr Marchisi Catholicon and female remedies for ovarian troubles and a range of female ailments. It markets Synvita Blackberry Blocks for diarrheal diseases, Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething, Dr King's New Discovery for consumption, and Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. Multiple druggists including L F Guckenheimer and Ohio Drug Store featured with prices and claims of safety.
Visitors urged to stay at the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot with elegant rooms, restaurant, and transportation to depots. Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure is advertised for coughs and lung issues, with testimonials and Electric Bitters claim to cure ailments, sold by L F Gackenheimer.
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