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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1890
Page
5
A public notice promotes a free exhibition by Davies and Jones advertising the largest stock and greatest variety of latest styles in clothing. It claims new goods arriving, the largest stock ever shown, and guarantees savings on every purchase with best quality for the least money.
Port Bulletin reports Taft Bros purchase of Middlepoint general store from Hire and Moore. Pleasant Township voters to use southeast court house corner this year. Edison Mutual Telegraph Co resumes commercial business in Melsheimer drug store front with L Melsheimer as manager. J F Wert buys a thoroughbred coach horse in Wabash Indiana, bringing it to Van Wert soon. Charley McCleary returns to Van Wert to open a barber shop under Gen A Jacobs store. Miss Kittie Cassell marries Harry Forrest of Kalamazoo Michigan, G R L railroad car tracer, with congratulations from the Bulletin.
Last Friday two young boys aged 6 and 8, sons of a local banker, were playing with a revolver when it discharged. One boy was struck in the head but remains alive today. The incident highlights a grave household accident in Decatur.
Drillers report Water Well No 10 nearly finished after striking white rock last Friday. Located about 300 feet north of No 8, early indications suggest it will not be as productive as No 8.
All live stock for shipment over the Ft Wayne line is now received and weighed at the new stock yards in West Van Wert. Men are at work tearing down and removing the fences and chute of the old yards. It will be an improvement to that part of the company's property.
Circuit Court rendered two or three decisions at the evening session yesterday. The famous Marshall case on the poisoning of horses was carried up from Common Pleas on error. The court affirmed the Common Pleas judgment, finding no error in the grand jury, indictment, or verdict. Judge Seney dissented, attacking Judge Day’s conduct, prompting strong reactions from the audience.
Forty six years ago last Thursday evening Squire P. Richey first landed in Van Wert. The editor notes drastic county changes since 1844, with no houses left standing in the city from forty six years prior and only five Pleasant township voters still alive who were voters then. The piece lauds the county’s transformation from swamp to a garden of beauty and fertility. References a Bulletin subscription offer for one year at one dollar.
The Rev J Wesley Hill of Ogden Utah, formerly guest lecturer on the Mormon question, is in Philadelphia where The Times published his picture and a long interview on October 9. Hill is stirring up the Quaker City about Mormonism.
The village council held a Friday night meeting with nearly all members present. Mayor Balyeat reported quarterly collections totaling 1,847.65 including fines and licenses, noting 1,356.36 from the township. A chief engineer of the fire department was read second time, streets in Fisher's addition were opened, alleys considered, and an ordinance for 70,000 in water works bonds approved. Departure of Henry Butler from the Sycamore street sewer committee was noted, W M Kear named in his place. An adjourned session was planned for this evening.
A large group of farmers gathered at Gilliland's opera house on Saturday forenoon to organize a county union with members from Alliances Granges and Patrons of Industry. R Duprey was temporary chairman and E H Hester temporary secretary, then H G Berthold and Hester were chosen as permanent chair and secretary. The group aims to be an auxiliary to the state union formed at Columbus, but later endorsed the Lima convention's John Smith for Congress, causing debate on the auxiliary’s platform and scope. Multiple committees were appointed for the next meeting.
The anti lottery law reaches beyond big prizes and blocks gift and guessing advertisements. The Atlanta Constitution edition was seized for a subscriber gift announcement. The Cincinnati Enquirer and merchants were warned to stop guesses and parrot giveaways. The Pioneer drug store ad was also flagged. Newsroom owners pledge compliance and vow no further violations.
Mrs. O. W. Dutton of Hoaglin township owns a Plymouth Rock pullet hatched last March who, like Mr. Fife's hen, learned of the McKinley tariff bill. The bird prepared a nest, laid eggs, hatched chicks, and now cares for them in a motherly way, aiming to raise them for a profit for her mistress.
Dr Acker’s Dyspepsia Tableta advertised as a positive cure for indigestion flatulence and constipation sold and guaranteed by J W Evans & Son.
State Auditor Poe dispatched CO. W. Webster to Van Wert to inspect the county treasurer and auditor books after delays in publishing financial statements. Whispers of overdrawn funds and bank loans prompted the inquiry, with Webster starting work Tuesday and expected to take time to finish the investigation, a decision watched with interest.
Opponents of a new jail gained a talking point as a prisoner held in the old jail for a cutting scrape faced a delayed preliminary trial. The sheriff and deputy could not be located at seven o clock Tuesday, delaying release for trial. After hours of waiting, an officer appeared, and the prisoner was brought forth. The prosecution was missing, causing another delay until an attorney was found. The prisoner was finally examined and bound over to court.
National attention centers on the Sixteenth Ohio race as Major McKinley and Ex lieutenant governor Warwick clash over principles. Blaine Reed Mills pledge support for McKinley while Carlisle and Mills back Warwick. Campaign speeches fill days and torchlight processions fill nights ahead of November 4.
Mrs M VanDevander widow of the late Matthew VanDevander died at her West Van Wert home Monday evening at 7 o'clock after weeks of illness from typhoid fever and nervous prostration. She was 51 and a lifelong Methodist. Funeral was held Wednesday at 2 30 pm at the West Side home, conducted by Rev Fitzwater. Six children survive five sons and one daughter. The family has faced severe reverses since moving to Van Wert last December and the Mackinaw tragedy in July that claimed Mr VanDevander's life.
Deputy Sheriff Carper traveled to Darke County and brought a woman claiming to be the wife of George Miller to Van Wert. Miller faces a shooting with intent to kill charge and is suspected of bigamy after allegedly marrying a Liberty township girl before his imprisonment. The Darke County woman identified him, but he denied knowledge of her. She testifies before the grand jury, and Miller’s past marriage complicates his case. Miller’s former wife has left for Missouri with her father's family.
New barber announces basement shop beneath Jacobs and Bamberger’s clothing store. Invites old friends and many new customers to visit. Cuas L Mooxeasr signs the notice.
A sequence of auction notices from Sam and John Wilson and others detail farm sales near Van Wert Ohio on October 21 to 36 1890. Listings list dozens of horses cattle hogs corn hay implements wagons buggies bindings harnesses and household goods with cash or 9 to 12 month credit terms and auctioneers G W Borg S M Baxter D Moore and others.
Personal and business visits list residents and guests from Chicago Wichita Geneva Gettysburg Akron Indianapolis and Columbus. Notables include J J McMillen and E B Gilliland traveling to Columbus for the extra session, H Z Wing meeting O D Swartout after twenty six years apart, and E F Johnson of Akron visiting town amid concern for his wife’s health.
The grand jury reported after four days and 130 witnesses across 37 cases, finding 27 bills and ignoring 10. They condemned the county jail for poor ventilation and a coop blocking air, urged its removal, and praised Sheriff Shoemaker’s efforts. Notable bills include murder in the second degree, assault with intent to rob, and grand larceny.
The notice promotes Dr Acker’s English Remedy for asthma consumption and coughs sold by J. W. Evans & Son with a 250 cent guarantee. It also touts Chamberlain’s Colo and Cholera Remedy and Liniment for horses from Hines & Son in Van Wert with claims of blemish cures and savings. Dated December 6, 1889.
Letter from readers praises the Nashville Students Jubilee Singers calling them stars of first magnitude. The writers commend their cultured refinement and urge the public to seize the opportunity to hear them.
Coming events list two gatherings. C. L. S. C. meets at Rev. T. Bleock’s home Friday October 17 at 7 30 p m for the first two weeks of Chau tauqua work. The Methodist Mite Society will gather at Mrs F Bickford’s Main Street home next Wednesday afternoon October 22.
Mrs. A. J. Point dies at home south of town and is buried Saturday at 2 after a Presbyterian funeral led by Rev. Thomas Elcock. David Hitesman, pioneer of Liberty township, dies after a long illness. his wife died last winter. Bauchman, C. and E. brakeman injured at Ohio City, dies after delayed medical care. James Lewis dies at York township. father of George Lewis. Wm. Warner near the fair ground dies after a long illness. funeral Wednesday. Miss Collie Holmes of York township dies from typhoid fever. funeral at Kingsley church Thursday.
The ad touts Dr. Frankin Miles as a promoter of happiness and health through a nerve medicine not only claimed to cure fits spasms headaches nervous prostration dizziness sleeplessness monthly pains and sexual troubles but also reports Mrs. John R. Miller of Valparaiso Indiana and J D Taylor of Logansport Indiana gaining 20 pounds a month. A Finely illustrated treatise on Nervous Diseases and a free sample bottle are offered at Gackeheimer's.
Read and Come to the Fountain and Chew promotes Comer’s tobacco at lower prices than rivals. It urges readers to visit the farmers’ store, promising savings that could fund new clothes, and claims others inflate profits to keep trade. It touts a broad appeal to join the crowd and buy locally, ending with the invitation to see The Man Corn.
A very quiet wedding occurred Tuesday at 12 35 o'clock at the home of Mrs Wise on North Washington street. Mr L G Webster and Mrs Mary J Wise united in marriage by Rev W H Lilly. The couple will be away briefly on a trip leaving Van Wert Tuesday afternoon.
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