Roasted Coffees Offered at Various Prices
Roasted coffees priced at 25 27 30 and 35 cents per pound are listed. This brief item notes the price points for different roast levels or pack sizes as part of a local market listing.
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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1887
Page
5
Tea Prices at Market: Uncolored Japan and Young Hyson
Uncolored Japan tea listed at 100 dollars per pound while Young Hyson sells at slightly lower per pound, details appear in a brief market notice showing current tea prices and items in stock. The note mirrors a column listing common tea varieties with unit prices from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Canned Goods Prices Listed for Meats and More
A brief price listing shows a 2 pound can of corn at 8 cents, string beans at 10 cents, cherries at 10 cents, peaches in a can at 20 or 15 cents, with notes referring to canned meats and related items.
Cereal Prices and Pack Sizes in Local Market
Readable notes show cereals including two pound granulated Rio pawggr e cs at one cent each two pound cracked wheat and rolled oats with oatmeal listed. Also mentions breakfast foods and rolled oats measurements in small quantity, reflecting a clipped OCR line from a grocery listing.
Pickles Price List From Chow Chow To Sour Varieties
A fragment lists pickle varieties with prices: one quart Chow Chow, mixed pickles, and sour pickles priced at .15 dollars per dozen, though the text is garbled. The readable items indicate a basic sale listing of pickle products and their unit prices.
Meats price fragment in old catalog listing
Fragmentary OCR item shows meat prices such as mackerel at 20 cents per pound and pork at 4.05.00, bacon per pound at 12 cents and sugar cured ham at 14 cents per pound. Entries are incomplete and include typos and broken lines.
Prices and Goods at 27 Farmers Market
Local listing shows 27 Farmers offering dinner items with best prices and hot coffee available at all hours. The notice emphasizes value and full service, inviting customers to visit for meals and beverages in town.
New Store Opens in Opera House Block at Pan
C W Goss has returned from Columbia City and opened his nation store in the opera house block drawing old residents back. The issue notes deaths of a four month old child of G B Spaulding and James Bryant's daughter, about ten, from diatheria. Council adjourned meeting items include bills of 333.42 paid, sidewalk and sewer discussions, and a widened sewer pipe change. Count results show I S Weible conducting annual school enumeration for ages six to twenty one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Goss
Columbia City
Indiana
Nation
Opera House
G. BE. Spaulding
James Bryant
Rev. Jewell
Council
Clippinger
Zeigler
Edwards
Jacobs
Mullen
Cook
Jackson Street
Rupright Bros
North-East
Wiltshire Road
I. 8. Weible
Population rise noted in Van Wert report with growth compare
The article cites a population increase of ninety four over the prior year and projects Van Wert reaching about 5611 residents if the same growth rate continues. It also covers church appointment chatter and lists Central Ohio Conference appointments for various locales, with Van Wert's Crawford named in the minister roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
Ohio
Lima
Central Ohio
M. E. Church
I. R. Henderson
Celina
Alexander Harmount
Convoy
Harrison H. Harper
Delphos
Rudolph R. Bryan
Elida
William Dunlap
Enterprise
Fort Recovery
Kossuth
Lemuel Herbert
Lafayette
Eugene H. Snow
Grace
Josiah F. Crooks
Trinity
Andrew J. Fish
Mendon
William
Bellefontaine
Oliver Kennedy
Defiance
L. Roberts
Delaware
David Rutledge
Findlay
A. C. Barnes
Toledo
Parker P. Bope
E. D. Whitlock
L. A. Belt
Gersham Lease
Local youth pleads guilty to burglary in Van Wert
Marshal Clippinger arrested nineteen year old Frank Rhodes after store staff observed suspicious activity and he surrendered the false key. Rhodes, formerly employed by S. K. Ream, admitted guilt before Mayor Browder and awaits Common Pleas sentencing. bond was set at 200 dollars as officers weigh losses and past visits to the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
Marshal Clippinger
Frank Rhodes
Ed Bishop
West Main Street
Tom Smith
S. K. Ream
Rhodes
Common Pleas Court
Ream
Bishop
Mr. Bishop
Edison Mutual and C J M Railroad Elect New Directors
Elections held yesterday at the Edison Mutual Telegraph Co office and the C J M Railroad offices elected new boards for the coming year. Titus Sheard named president of Edison, G L Marble vice president and Geo W Beers secretary treasurer. C J M directors include Gen Samuel Thomas John T Martin George F Stone Titus Sheard Charles Foster and others. Officers: Col J M C Marble president Georg R Sheldon vice president Richard Smith treasurer G L Marble secretary and G L Marble general attorney. Diptheria cases rise in town with three deaths. schools debated closure but will stay open with precautions. W A Wilmore of Union township broke his left leg Wednesday. A P McConahay's Jewelry store remains best fitted city supplier for watches jewelry silverware spectacles and musical goods. For Rent: House of three rooms and summer kitchen S B Brappung
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Mutual Telegraph Co
Titus Sheard
Little Falls
N. Y
A. V. Rice
Ottawa
George R. Sheldon
New York
G. L. Marble
Toledo
H. C. McGavren
Col. M. Alexander
Geo. W. Beers
van Wert
J. K. Todd
R. T. Wilson
Charles Foster
Fostoria
Col. J. M. C. Marble
Geo. R. Sheldon
Richard Smith
Gen
W. C. Gardner
Old frame schoolhouse destroyed by fire in town
A west town frame schoolhouse built years ago and later used as Baptist worship and a tenement burned Tuesday forenoon. Fire crews mislocated the blaze delaying water. Wind spread embers but nearby buildings were saved. Loss about 800 dollars with 300 insured. owner J F Rank thanks volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton and
George Streets
Union School
Baptist Society
Mullen
Isaiah Magner
William Mullen
Lewis Fulmer
Messrs
Fulmer
J. F. Rank
Rank
School Board appoints ladies to buy books for poor children
The School Board designated Mrs J Clark in the First Ward Mrs E Hammer in the Second Ward Mrs P Hardesty in the Third Ward and Mrs M Hornley in the Fourth Ward to purchase school books for needy pupils in the ward districts. Pleasant township trustees changed the voting place to Fife Scheidt s wagon shop in the west side and many voters favor a central township house. Charles McCleary bought Gabler s barber shop in Celina and moved in last Tuesday Mack seeks shooting sport and success Joe G Galleher is at Hotel Marsh shop Bert Lichtenwalter from Ft Wayne has taken Joe s chair in the old shop C W Goss offers notions opposite post office Opera House block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clark
E. Hammer
P. Hardesty
M. Hornley
Pleasant Township
Fife & Scheidt
Charles McCleary
Henry Heyman
Gabler
Celina
Cisterns Needed for Town Fire Protection and Oil Wells Update
Town officials urge building large cement cisterns to store water for fires, ensuring quick response. Oil Well No. 3 is abandoned. next well to be drilled south near Joseph C. Stump farm, two and a half miles from town by the C M railroad. Second 5 percent stock assessment due. prompt payment requested to avoid legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas and Oil Company
Joseph C. Stump
Mass Meeting With McKinley in Celina October 15
Hon William McKinley will address county citizens in town Saturday evening and again in Celina that afternoon. A special Mackinaw train will run from here leaving at 12 30 and returning at 6 00 p m. Round trip fare is 70 cents. A large delegation urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celina
Mackinaw
Streets Grading Progress In New Addition Near Market and Second
John P. Reid employs several workmen to grade the new addition’s streets, with work to continue until the plat is finished. Comer the tobacco man has bought Lot at Market and Second and will start building once materials arrive. John Butler, a traveling salesman for Trentmans of Ft Wayne, has left town with his goods, owing the firm between five and ten hundred dollars. City schools, under Mr Cowgill, opened last Monday and are now in session, though diphtheria kept some students away. No. 17 grade is crowded and under capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Reid
Market
Second Streets
Comer
John Butler
Trentmans
Ft. Wayne
Messrs. H. Butler
Joe. May
T. B. Barrick
Preacher Crawford Returns to Local Church Amid Strong Support
The First M. E. Church rejoices as Rev Mr Crawford returns for another year choosing this church over St Pauls Toledo Trinity Lima and Fremont where salaries were higher. Crosby and McClure expand groceries at Chilcotes room East Main street with Crosby leading the new shop and McClure continuing at Gilberts Mills. Local dealers report coal shortages and a looming coal famine before winter ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Crawford
St. Paul’s
Toledo
Trinity
Lima
Fremont
C. S. Crosby
Wm. McClure
Gilberts Mills
Chilcote
East Main Street
Mr. Crosby
Mr. McClure
Toledo to House Van Wert County Inmate Quota
Judge Dailey notified by superintendent of the new Toledo insane asylum that the Van Wert county quota is 29. Dayton asylum inmates from the county will be moved to Toledo. Local notices of goods and weddings follow, including millinery and cloaks at local stores and three 1887 marriage notices in Jackson and South Washington streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dailey
Toledo
van Wert
Dayton Asylum
Truth and Fiction in J P clothing trade at Van Wert
The Star denounces crooked sales in Van Wert clothing shops, praising its own honest deals and best money value. It claims no old stock, offers new fall overcoats and tailored garments, and promises big savings in business departments with honest, well-fitting suits.
Death of Bro G S Nutt Draped Charter for 30 Days
The lodge minutes mourn the death of Bro. G. S. Nutt who died Sept 14 1887 a charter member and Past Grand. The lodge extends sympathy to his mother and brother and commits to drape the charter for thirty days. A copy of resolutions to be published in the county papers and written into minutes. Committee: J. O. Anastrona Z. Benniz F. C. Houpen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuereas
Bro. G. S. Nutt
Brother Nutt
Galena
Rainbow Lodge
J. O. Anastrona
Z. Benniz
F. C. Houpen
F. P. Hill & Co. School Supplies Sale Opens
F P Hill and Co advertise a school supply sale with books slates pencils scratch books pens inks paper sponges erasers satchels and related items. They promise timely delivery and prices as low as any house in the state inviting customers to visit.
Palmer's Extract Samples Offered at No 43 East Main Street
We will have sample bottles of Palmer's Extract to give to our trade free of charge for a few days. Call and get samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.S
Palmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Star Bakery
Rio
Young Hyson
Cove
Cereals
A.lynch
Pan, West Bulletin
L. G. Schumm
Misses Cloaks
Methodist Church
St. Paul’s Church
M. E
L. G. Schumm’s
L. C. Webster
Wm. St. John
John B. Williams
Edward T. Nelson
H. F. Winders
G. H. Priddy
Port Clinton
W. Taneyhill
Bowling Green
J. C. Clemons
Elmore
J. H. Bethards
St. Johns
W. W. Lance
Jason Young
Kenton
Diptheria
Boards of Health and Education
W. A. Wilmore
Union Township
A. P. McConahay
B. Brappung
William McKinley
George Roush
Jackson Township
Mrs. Bradbury’s
L G. Scuum
Gleason
Earl and
Hettie Gleason
McQueen—Wise
Wilson W. McQueen
Emily R. Wise
J. F. Mounts
Wilkinson — McConahay
Washington Street
E. W. Work
T. C. Wilkinson
Ettie McConahay
Truth and Fiction
J. P
J.P. C
Rip van Winkle
America
Marsh
F. P. Hill & CO
JAS. Glark & Sons
van Wert County
Meredith & Rowland’s
Solon Palmer
Lubin
Atkinson's
Ohio Drug Store
L. F. Gackenheimer
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