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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1887
Page
4
The Republican Central Committee meets in Van Wert at 10 a.m. with urging every member present and naming Joshua Wagers as the intended county commissioner candidate. The piece references endorsements, election news, prohibition measures, and local political commentary from various counties and parties.
Governor J B Foraker spoke to a crowded Pavilion audience of Republicans, with hundreds turned away. The speech defended loyal government and countered Powell and Mills, while Democratic critiques were dismissed as empty. The visit included talks with A H Hester and W C Doane as campaigns continue.
W R C will give an entertainment in the near future with details to follow. M B E Church sets morning service at 10 30 on The Future Life and 7 30 for Human Conceptions of God. Zion Baptist Church ladies host a Pink Tea Social Wednesday evening October 12 all are invited.
The ladies of the Baptist Mite Society will meet at Mrs. James Johnson's on West Main Street Wednesday October 12. All are invited.
The Chautauqua Circle holds its initial gathering on Wednesday evening October 12 at the residence of A. Conant. Program begins at 7 30 o clock with introductory exercises.
The Busy Workers and the Busy Bee Society will meet with Mrs J S Zook on South Washington street Saturday October 8. A good attendance is desired.
The Evangelical Church invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 a m followed by a prayer meeting. German preaching is set for 330 p m and English preaching at 7 p m with J H Evans as Preacher in Charge.
Ex Governor Young Col Sam Mott Col Sowers and many speakers attend a two day reunion on October 12 and 13. The event honors the engine thieves legacy with soldiers and citizens invited. A new M E Church in Yorkville Van Wert county Ohio will be dedicated October 9 at 10 am by Dr Ratledge with others assisting.
The Lutheran Church at Middlepoint will be dedicated on Sunday October 9 with services starting at 10 a m The Rev G W Mechling of Lancaster Ohio will deliver the dedication sermon On October 8 2 30 p m the farewell sermon in the old church will be preached by the Rev T W Corbet On Sunday evening the Rev F P Cook of Ada will preach On Monday evening the Rev J H Hunton of Lima will preach Tuesday morning the Northern Conference of the District Synod of Ohio will convene All are invited to attend
The marriage took place Wednesday evening between Mr T C Wilkinson and Miss Ettie McConahay daughter of jeweler A P McConahay. The couple began their wedding visit to friends in the eastern part of the state the same evening.
Personal items record residents and visitors across Paulding Van Wert Celina and nearby towns. Attendees include families of Attorney Hoke, Judge Day, and Mrs. W. L. Rank. mentions of pension recipients Rome Craig and Peter Sweveland. travels to Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago and Danville. church ministers N M Mitchell and D D Lewis reassigned. staff changes at local businesses and schools.
Snow fell last Wednesday and farmers meet tomorrow. Potatoes shipped from eastern states. Premiums at county fair to be published next week. Home Dining Room east of the court house booming. New time card for the C. J. M. next Sunday. Siding laid north of the water tank. Watchman’s house at B. & O. crossing ready for transport. Over a dozen hand-cars for the C. J. M. Mackinaw yard cleaned and burned old ties. C. J. M. line to gates completion praised. Mackinaw arrival boosts local real estate and pride in nearby towns. Regular trains to Bryan start Monday. North line toward West Unity progressing. George Rice injured moving a house in Delphos. rope broke, leg bones broken. About a dozen Pequod Lodge members visited Abanaka Lodge for degrees and social time.
Judge Conklin of Sidney has died recently. Lucas, Auglaize County treasurer, remains at large with unknown whereabouts. Commissioners dismiss Detective Norris from the search. Lima fire department plans a grand entertainment at the city music hall on Tuesday evening October 18 to raise funds for fire equipment.
During October 83 inch tile offered in lots of 500 rods at 11 cents per rod with all contracts to be fulfilled in October. Notices from L Warner Hoaglin and Van Wert County address farmers to hire the tobacco man for low prices. Also wood request: about 30 cards of Beech Hickory or Sugar suitable body wood to be supplied by W M Kear or W A Clark in Van Wert Ohio.
Our correspondent reports many new stores opening locally and urges a tin business venture. Pennsylvania Company improves sidings and a new depot is desired. Local news covers church dedications, school openings, and travel plans. A dog-killing reward is offered for two dogs identified by Geo Cover. Teachers Manship Emery Crosby guide the Union schools opening week.
Conant's Block at 9 West Main Street offers a large, cheap stock of boots and shoes with an emphasis on rubber footwear. The ad touts two in one boot designs, an all felt boot with ankle protector, and a durable snow excluder overshoe, plus a full line of women and children’s wear. Personal inspection urged to verify claims.
A local merchant explains the one price system, marking every item with a single low price and selling at that exact figure. The approach aims for honesty and mutual profit, stressing consistent pricing, quality, and customer trust across all ages.
J K Gray & Co. filed Sept 19 1887 in Van Wert County Common Pleas seeking permission to mortgage church property in Middlepoint village. Real estate includes north parts of in lot 174 and 175. Hearing set at earliest practicable term after four weeks. Saltzgab er & Glenn, attorneys.
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