Star Bakery Prices at 25 27 30 and 35 Cents a Pound
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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1887
Page
5
Tea Prices and Packaging Details in Japanese Market
Uncolored tea from Japan offered per pound at a quoted rate of 100 dollars. The brief OCR fragment lists 15 ee as a possible lot or packaging unit, but the exact meaning remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Canned Fruit Prices At Local Market
A listing shows 2 pound can Corn at 8 cents and String Beans 10 cents per can. Cherries and Peaches are referenced with entries for Apricots California Pears Capers and Breakfast Cocoa with prices ranging from 20 to 65 cents per unit as read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pogg.s
California
CEREALS Price List Fragment for Household Use
Readable items include two pound granulated Rio EBDIOGAYs priced .65 each encased in a 2.068 5A container, cracked wheat at .124, rolled oats and breakfast homing mentions, plus oat meal. The text is an OCR fragment with unclear product names and typos.
Pickles for Sale in Assorted Jars
A small classified item lists 1 quart Chow Chow 1 quart Mixed Pickles 1 dozen Sour Pickles priced at 5 15 cents, with a note of unclear branding or extra wording.
Mess Mackerel and Sugar-Cured Ham Pricing Note
A brief ad item lists Mess Mackerel and Breakfast Bacon with per pound prices and mentions Sugar-Cured Ham pricing, along with a few product codes and unit references. The text reads like a deteriorated catalog snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ORR Biotic
Korse Fell Dead as Wagon Proceeds East of Town
On Sunday evening a horse drawing a buggy for Mr. Curt Grandstaff and family collapsed and died in the road east of town near Mendon. The owner is a relative of Mr. G. The cause is unknown. the horse had not been driven hard. Also noted is the Common Pleas case Alben Coe versus W W Ludwig with local counsel for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt Grandstaff
Mendon
Mr. G
Bowland Lehr Nuptials Reported At Dunkirk Home
John R Bowland and Miss Anna M Lehr of Dunkirk will be married at the bride’s parents home tonight Both have been teachers at the Middlepoint Normal school and after a visit to Hocking county will resume teaching duties at the Normal The Ada Record notes the couple’s connections and well wishes from local acquaintances. L G Schumm promotes fabrics including dress goods at 12 cents to 1 25 per yard Maj Wm McKinley spoke at Celina with Van Wert Republicans sending a special train The address drew a packed crowd and praise for his tariff remarks Schumm advertises a large line of dress goods for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Bowland
Middlepoint: Normal School
McKinley
Congress
L. G. Schumm
Catharine Kear
St. Paris
Daniel Bryan
Indiana
John Evans
Hathaway
M. Masters
Lincoln
Ill
J. Ketcham
Jesse Rowland
Bucyrus
W. O. Bassett
Delphos
Fort Wayne
John Leason
Scott Stave
North Washington Street
Pp. A. Montgomery
Chicago
Central Manufacturers’ Mutual Insurance Co
Crate Leathers
Ridge Township
Wm. Cummings
Wawaka
Joseph Dickinson
Richmond
Ind
W. M. Kear
Charles Timbers
Pueblo
Colorado
Wm. G. Bebb
Minnesota
W.B. Jones
Mr. Bebb
Wm. H. Gibson
Michigan
Florida
New York
Fatal accident injuries during woods work near Gilberts Mills
Frank McCray, nineteen, was fatally struck on the head by a large branch while sawing bolts about three miles north of Gilberts Mills. Despite calls to physicians, recovery was deemed hopeless. The branch crushed his head, and death likely followed soon after. He had lived in the area only four weeks, having moved from an eastern county seeking work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilberts Mills
Frank McCray
Christopher and
Eblen
Behold the Patent Harrow Swindle Brought to Heel
The Bulletin recalls a recent Williams county fraud where two sharpers swindled a farmer out of 288 dollars by holding a fraudulent note. They have been bound over for trial in Williams county Common Pleas Court with bonds of 1000 and 2000 dollars. A victim, S J Snodgrass, identified them in jail in Bryan after visiting the case. The piece urges readers to beware, not to sign papers for strangers, and to deal with local merchants to protect the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
Williams County
Republican
Wauseon
Fulton County
Common Pleas Court
J. Snodgrass
Bryan
Snodgrass
Ohio
Three Years Sentenced for Burglary in Judge Day’s Court
Frank Rhodes pleaded guilty to burglary before Judge Day and received a three year sentence at the Ohio Penitentiary with possible Governor clemency to move him to the Lancaster reform farm. The piece questions whether public pity is warranted given his youth and repeated offenses, noting his apparent lack of reform while in detention. The notice ends with an ad for Dark Prints at five cents from L. G. ScuumM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rhodes
Ohio
Rhodes
Reform Farm
Lancaster
John Gephart
Ella Gephart
John W. Rowland
Emma B. Rowland
Sarah Jane Uhrich
Alfred S. Uhrich
Margaret E. Welch
Olinthus Welch
Elizabeth Smith
John Smith
State of Ohio
Jacob Riley
Nolle
Harrison Fostnaught
Wm. Penberthy
Nelle
Samuel Harless
Ohio Penitentiary
Thomas Clark
Toledo
Delphos News Briefs Highlight Moves and Local Death
C W Scott left for California after a farewell visit. Henry Davis and R B Jervis of Minneapolis plan to buy and run a clothing store in Van Wert. Josiah Jones of Gomer died aged 81. funeral held at Congregational church. B A Roloson, formerly Chicago lawyer, opened a Delphos office over the Commercial bank. Delphos drilling company stockholders elected directors. drilling to begin on Wrecklage lands three miles south with potential gas. Go to L G Schumm for children and misses cloaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald of
C. W. Scott
California
Henry Davis
R. B. Jervis
Minneapolis
Minn
van Wert
Josiah Jones
Gomer
Wales
Congregational Church
B. A. Roloson
Chicago
Delphos
Commercial Bank
Roloson
Delphos Drilling Company
Wrecklage & Co
Mission and church improvements highlighted by Young Gleaners
The Young Gleaners of the Methodist church installed gas fixtures in the lecture room and entries, following previous fundraising for a large auditorium reflector. A missionary lecture by Miss Cowgill of New Orleans was held at the M E church, with remarks on Southern life. The Y M C A lecture series opens November 3 with Dr P S Henson, and Sam Jones visits December 10. season tickets available at local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Society of
Young Methodists
M. E. Church
Miss Cowgill
New Orleans
D. E. Cowgill
South
P. S. Henson
Sam Jones
Hill & Co
the Book and News Co
Meredith & Rowland’s
Reverend E W Work Preaches in Harrison Township
Coming events note Rev E W Work will preach at the Presbyterian Church in Harrison township next Sabbath afternoon at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Church
E. W. Work
Presbyterian Church
Harrison Township
Evangelical Church Services and Farmers Institute Meeting
The notice invites all to a Sunday schedule at the Evangelical Church with prayer at 10 a m Sunday school at 2 p m German preaching at 3 p m and English preaching at 7 p m A Farmers Institute meeting will be held at City Hall on Saturday October 29 at 2 p m with A A Girern as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Church
Farmers’ Meeting
Farmers’ Institute
A. Girern
Mite Society to Meet at Mrs Butler’s Next Wednesday
The M. E. Mite Society plans a Wednesday afternoon meeting with Mrs. H. Butler on South Washington street. Members are asked to come early and bring thimbles and darning needles.
Presbyterian Church Sermon and Activities
Preaching next Sabbath morning and evening at usual hours. Morning subject The Solitude of Life. Sabbath school at 9 30 a m. Young people's prayer meeting at 6 45 p m.
District Sabbath School Convention in Lima October 1887
The third district Sabbath school convention for Allen Auglaize Mercer Van Wert Putnam and Hancock counties will meet in Lima on October 22 and 23 1887 with C L Wallis as secretary and Rev C Crawford on the program A memorial service for Odd Fellows follows October 24 at 7 30 pm An Evangelical Association church dedication is planned six miles north of Van Wert with a quarterly meeting and Prof Heidner of North Western College to officiate J H Evans pastor extends welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Auglaize
Mercer
van Wert
Putnam
Hancock
Lima
Ohio
C. L. Wallis
Rev. C. Crawford
I. C. O. F. Hall
Lord Willing
Church of the Evangelical Association
Heidner
North Western College
J. H. Evans
Young Gleaners and Methodist Choir Prepare Bazaar
The Young Gleaners and the Methodist Church choir plan a bazaar and Christmas festival in the Pavilion around December 16. Both groups are skilled at such entertainment and promise a fun event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
City Schools Reopen After Diptheria Closures
The city schools closed last week due to diphtheria reopen Monday morning though a few cases remain. The area and state face scattered cases with limited danger of spread. In Judge Day’s court a series of civil and criminal actions were resolved or continued, including several divorces with alimony and custody outcomes, guilty pleas and sentences for burglary and assault, and numerous foreclosures and partitions. Farmers are urged to note a tobacco sale by a local dealer near the post office.
Van Wert Social Notes Circle the Town with Visitors
A long list of residents and visitors appears with names and places. A. T. Nickels travels to Chicago, Miss Ehresman visits Decatur Indiana, and many locals like Lewis Price J S Eyler and H Havens are noted in town or on trips. Several return from distant trips and others prepare moves or attend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Nickels
Chicago
Miss Ehresman
Decatur
Indiana
Lewis N. Price
Spencerville
W. W. DePuy
Ft. Wayne
Clark Longsworth
J.S. Eyler
H. C. McGavren
Defiance
Holbrook
Richard Davidson
Marriage Notices Match Historic Ohio and Indiana Couples
In 1887 notices list marriages: William Graham of Tully township and Mary Bainbridge of Ft. Wayne wed September 29 at Rev Amos Lee’s residence. Thomas Richardson and Nora DeHaven married October 16 at W. ER Collet residence. A Lincoln Kirk and Ida E Oglesbee wed on the 15th of the month per Rev J F Mounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida E. Oglesbee
Kes J. F. Mounts
The Star’s Bold Sales Pitch Promises Value and Quality
The Star in Van Wert touts its rapid popularity and compares favorably to competitors. It claims superior, redesigned garments at lower prices, with made-to-fit suits and overcoats rivaling city stores. Customers are urged to visit before Saturday to avoid crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
van Wert
Ohio
Local School Supplies Offered At Low Prices
A vendor promotes a ready supply of books slates pencils scratch books pens inks paper sponges erasers and more for schools. Prices are claimed to be as low as any house in the state and delivery options are available.
Palmer's Extract Samples At Gackenheimer’s Store
L F Gackenheimer proprietor 43 East Main street offers free samples of Palmer's Extract to trade customers for a few days. Call and obtain samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main Street
P.S
Palmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Star Bakery
Rio
Young Hyson, A
Renee “ Seecateaiten
Wena ” “ Heeeemo
Cereals
A.lynch
Lary Port
Korse
Alben Coe
W. W. Ludwig
Common Pleas
Marriott
Mansfield
Sweet & Blackley
James Olds
L. G. Schumm's
C. W. Goss
Opera House
Jackson Township
Esquire Hale
Paulding
Wetsel
Hale
Germantown
Saxony
L. G. Schumm’s
Libbie Collins
W.T. Hughes
Humphreys & Hughes
Frank Collins
Alexander & Darnell
Sweet & Blackley and
Saltzgaber & Glenn
Judge Day
L. G. Scuumm
Misses Cloaks
L. G. Scrnun
W. R. Krug
D. P. Young
F. A. Cramer
Committee
I. Bechtel & Son
N.C. Temble
Joseph Beamer
Leroy Beamer
T. Hawkins
W. H. Christopher
Hammer
I. N. Alexander
George F. Edson
Richard Eastman
A. L. Sweet
Wiles
F. L. Hammer
Wim. H. Corbet
Charles Donart
Joseph Dotson
Wm. Semer
W. T. Colbey
Christian Morkoetten
Weed, Colburn & Co
Daniel B. Mills
Henry German
Guardian
John Wendell
Richard Thomas
Edward E. Thomas
Pe H. Mozier
Wm. Binkley
John E. Ramsey
Susan Spears
Equity
John H. Koch
Serena Moyer
Margaret J. Goodwin
Abijah Goodwin
John C. Robinson
Isiah DeLong
Garr, Scott & Co
John Pomeroy
Simeon Herrick
Elizabeth Herrick
George W. Dupes
Sarah Alexander
Isaac N. Alexander
the C., J. & M. Railroad Co
John H. Koch Jr
Kendall B. Cole
Catharine Hunter
Esli Underwood
C. V. Hoke
Thomas Cally
Mire
Mrs. H. P. King
Celina
St. Marys
J. B. Metz
York Township
Ada
Reuben Bartholomew
Ashley
Wm. Henderson
George Leasure
W. B. Belknap
L. Meredith
A. Reichenbach
Henry Havens
Columbus
John Green
Wiltshire Township
Albert Wilson
Joshua Hartzog
Paulding County
J. O. Browder
Nebraska
W. W. Bishop
Spencerville, Ind
J. F. Cramer
Grand Rapids
John Cramer
H. H. Alban
Findlay Republican
S. K. Ream
Sioux City
Iowa
Charles Pierce
Greenwalt and
Wayne Streets
the Star
V. W
Marsh
F. P. Hill & CO
JAS
Clark & Sons
van Wert County
Oe Ues
Solon Palmer
Lubin
Palmer’s
Atkinson
Ohio Drug Store
L. F. Gackenheimer
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