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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1886
Page
5
The list includes Salmon Mushrooms Breakfast Cocoa Cracked Wheat Rolled Wheat Cracknells Pretzels California Fruit Starch Soaps Washing Powder Buckets Tubs Flour Washboards Meal Molasses Syrup varieties Maple Syrup Syrup in kegs Pure Maple Sugar Tea Rice Coffee Sugar Hominy Beans.
J W Summersett proprietor of the Van Wert Weekly Bouieron swears the regular edition this week prints 1800 copies. Summersett sworn and subscribed before me October 5 1886 by Henry Robinson Notary Public.
The Burners paper reports a weekly circulation of 1800 copies, inviting subscribers to visit press rooms on Friday. Van Wert and Decatur clubs won 8 to 5 at the fair grounds, the season ends, and premium lists and refunds are noted. Also covered are express office moves, a large Burpee giant radish, ditch bond bids, and a travel report from Mr. A. Lynch's western trip with local notable figures and a recovery update on Harry Zimmerman.
The council met Friday evening October 8 with members Mullen Welch Cook Edwards Fronefield Jacobs and Wordruff present. Minutes were read and approved. The sewer committee reported on Redrup ditch apportionment. An ordinance to regulate shows and theaters passed. Griffiths bill for digging 137 stamps on hospital ground corrected and passed. Mayor’s report on fines and licenses filed. Ogden bill referred to building committee. Bills totaling 601.55 ordered paid. A first reading of an ordinance to regulate sale of goods was suspended for second and third reading and then passed. A ditch petition by Wm Moneysmith and fifteen others referred to Mullen Welch Zeigler. T J Cole weigh-master presented his report.
Delphos based Rudolf Miller & Co buys the old woolen mills building and will move their foundry and machine shop to Van Wert. The firm plans to be ready for business in ten to twelve days and urges local patrons to give them a chance for castings and repairs.
Owen Pugh offers sheep for sale. Root & Company publish a new advertisement. Patrons' warehouse erected a new smoke stack Wednesday. Hines & Son will continue business at the old stand on east Main street. A. L. Gamble grocer of Middlepoint appears in another column. Dedication of the new literary hall at Middlepoint Normal takes place this evening. Dixon correspondent reports nine new subscribers, Jennings four, and others at smaller numbers this week.
A political notice lauds Mr. Boothman amid opposition to Hill in the Sixth District. It contrasts Boothman’s calm, sober appeal with Hill’s alleged intoxication, urging voters to back Boothman. Also mentions a Sunday school conference program, a theater show, several local deaths, and funeral notices.
Stamm's in Owing to warm weather marks down Ladies Jackets Newmarkets short wraps and Plush Lacques. Large stock bought direct from manufacturers must be sold as prices cut to cost. Heavy coats now at 2.00 dollars. T S McKrim Co urges buyers to act quickly before selection fades.
Local notices list gatherings from the Presbyterian Mite Society with Mrs McFadden next Wednesday afternoon to Baptist young workers with Nora Brown Saturday at 2 pm. Also Mite social at Mrs Beers next Wednesday evening. Reunions for Co I 34th Regt OV 1 on Oct 19 1886 in Cridersville. Pioneers of Van Wert county meet Oct 23. Supper at Baptist church Oct 20 21 proceeds to building fund. Also Sunday school convention Oct 15 17 at Motorprise with delegates and contributions. Progs at Friend's Church Oct 16 1886 with Prof Pinkham sermons in nearby churches.
The celebrated Almy Le Grand comedy company arrives at the Pavilion opera house on Monday and Tuesday October 18 and 19 presenting Fred Marsden's new comedy Patent Rights with Sidney Rosenfeld tropical songs. Seats on sale at Hill's drug store.
Since last report Judge Dailey licensed Samuel Neer to wed Cora McMannis A Gibson to wed Jennie Miller Ambrosius Max to wed Louisa M Volpp John Reardon to wed Maggie Redington Christian Roder to wed Ellen Summers Wm Shanyfelt to wed Mary E McGill Chas H Brees to wed Kate Brown St Marys stocking yarn Saxony yarn German combed yarn Spanish yarn Germantown yarn in all colors at bottom prices at G M Hall's
Messrs. Humphreys and Hughes will devote full time to wholesale grocery after booming demand. The store is being prepared for the change and a fuller notice will follow. In other news the Common Pleas Court heard four divorces with name restorations and custody awards, and a minor criminal fine was imposed for provoking a breach of the peace. A Sabbath School Association session is planned at Enterprise with a full program, and Stamm's promotes winter goods as cold waves approach.
An amused notice suggests visiting the Second Hand store of Harrod & Philips on North Washington Street Van Wert Ohio for a good heating store at a reasonable price. It also claims to place your team at the cheapest feed lot in Van Wert.
In Van Wert Ohio a district congressman争 debate splits the county with accusations against William Hill and political scheming by Democrats. A separate Chronicle recounts a lavish supper for Hill that ends with his absence and a comical mishap. A letter from J F Mounts defends truth and condemns falsehoods from a New Era correspondent.
A surprise dinner for Mr and Mrs David Mihms celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary at their Liberty township home near Shanes Crossing. About seventy five guests attended with baskets of provisions and clothing gifts. Several distant attendees added to the festive gathering.
The fall trade has opened quickly with a carefully selected assortment of goods of various qualities arriving or soon to arrive. Hats are in with fall styles described as very nice and offered at reasonable prices. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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