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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1880
Page
3
A band of thieves raid the town and set stables afire. Mr. Gilliland posts a 50 reward for capture of the culprits who stole a double harness set on October 19 1880. Two Gilbert's Mills youths visit a photo gallery but end up in the cooler after Tamarack heat causes a drunken stumble and a fall on the street.
Office of Clerk of Court in Van Wert County Ohio issues notice dated October 20 1850 directed to township clerks regarding official county administrative procedures and deadlines.
Within the last year Dr Shults has invented a roofless plate for artificial teeth and a gold and platinum filling that does not blacken.Removeably priced at or below standard fillings, with cheaper options in many cases. Office opposite the courthouse.
The heirs will offer for sale at the late residence four miles east of Willshire on the river road on Wednesday October 27 two work horses one spring colt three milch cows a lot of young cattle stock hogs sheep corn in field hay in mow wheat in ground three stoves Norse wagon and double harness and farming implements. Leslies Wagers administrator will offer at the late residence of David S Wolf deceased at Middleberry on Saturday November 6 two work horses one spring colt sheep hogs one heifer one 2 horse wagon one spring wagon a lot of corn farming implements and more. I will pay four dollars per cord for Number One White Ash Heading Bolts thirty five inches long and three fifty per cord for thirty two inches long at Eagle Stave Factory GEO H MARSH Sec ry.
After a decisive election, A. P. McConahay showcases refined Jewelry Silver and Silver Plated Ware at his store on East Main with a large assortment including the celebrated Rockford Watches praised as the best. The store bills itself as the Cheapest Store in America and invites customers to view the full stock.
Retiring from the Undertaking and Cabinet business I offer my stock on reasonable terms including hearse dry lumber ash walnut and more. For particulars inquire of W. W. McRisky Convoy Ohio.
Eight dollars per month cash in advance to a good party. Inquiries at South Washington Street Bakery. Baptist Mission Society meeting on the 27th at Mrs. Co W. Lown residence. Mrs. M S Bowser, Secretary.
Iowa City resident J G Starkey reports a long battle with Persia and liver complaints cured by Shilohs Vitalizer. The ad claims 75 cent price and sales by L F Gackenheimer and Hil Wilson Advise to try Electric Bitters for low spirits loss of appetite and debility with promised rapid improvement and restored life.
An advertisement from L. F. Gackenheimer proclaims sixteen ounces per pound and a $25 cash payout if not full weight. It promotes My Essence tinctures Elixirs syrups and extracts as full strength pure and made from the best articles in the market.
The artesian well pump is out of order. Diphtheria cases are few in town. Laboring Men urged to read on free Trade vs. Protection. A large Van Wert Republicans attended Lima fortification. Rev Bowser on the Spirit’s work at Baptist Church. N P De Pauw of New Albany Indiana praised for laboring men. One Democrat mourns unity quote. James Hamilton twelve arrested for stealing a watch. examination set for November 4. A well dressed woman intoxicated on street sent to cooler. Jury verdicts Morell vs Pennsylvania Company at four hundred dollars. Mozell wagon wheat wreck crossing at Convoy with Pennsylvania wreck train noted. Trial lasted two days.
Transcripts show Wade Hampton and Tecumseh W. Sherman exchanging heated letters from 1880. Sherman accuses Hampton and Northern Democrats of backing Ku Klux Klan violence while Hampton denies the charges and demands retractions. The dispute includes dueling-era threats and sharp irony.
Personal items list visits from John S Eyler in Chicago to Ada Ohio resident C Chidester locating in Van Wert to buy livestock. Other travelers include S H Arendt Columbus visiting relatives in town, C F Bevan traveling for Travelers Life, D L Mackenzie visiting Maryland and Pennsylvania, Georgia C Glenn visiting Charlotte Michigan, and Ella Emma Alexander at Alta Tate wedding Findlay last week. Garfield boom mentioned as a topic among locals.
Clark and Bouton, hardware dealers at 10 and 12 South Washington street, advertise the Huber Scraper claiming it moves four thirds more earth daily with less effort and offers a full line of hardware and building materials. They also promote Dunkirk Wagons at low prices and invite visits to their warerooms.
Gath via the Cincinnati Enquirer notes that Republicans, not rich but backed by Indiana insight and nerve, have laid down thousands in bets on Indiana. Hallett Kilbourne of Washington is named, having sent agents to surround cities and Wall Street to secure favorable odds and close bets.
A Cincinnati Exposition in 1880 awarded the Chase piano a premium, praising its construction, power, tone richness, and action. Judges note patent improvements on the sounding board and action as marks of superior excellence. Descriptive catalogues and prices are available from A W Prva, Piqua, Ohio.
A doctor specialized in fitting trusses offers to adjust the only perfect fitting device at no cost, promising complete satisfaction. The physician provides expert service to ensure comfort and proper support.
Advertisement promoting L F Gackenheimer Druggist tooth powder as the finest in the market. Claims one trial will convince customers. Conveys a 19th or early 20th century tone and direct product endorsement. Mentions the seller by name with a firm confidence in superior quality.
From our own Correspondent Convoy items report a new photograph gallery, merchants stocking winter goods, and local visits by Rev H Knodle and Mrs Knodle plus John Lare and wife in Crawford county Dr A J Leslie has been on the sick list for several days Jacob Wyandt named agent for Farmers Insurance Co of Howard Call on him to insure property Union Concert by Convoy Sabbath School at the Baptist Church on the 31st inst Township Sabbath School organization to be completed All schools asked to present reports on progress and condition of schools All interested invited
Last Sabbath morning October 17 1580 O P Bonewitz died at his North Jefferson Street home Van Wert Ohio He was born February 5 1851 in Wayne County and died aged 29 years 8 months 12 days A devout Christian and longtime St Mark's Lutheran Church organist he faced illness with resolve His funeral at the Lutheran Church followed by interment in Woodland Cemetery honored a man described as industrious and pious leaving a wife and young daughter and many relatives and friends
Snow fell on the 17th. H C Williams is burning brick. Louis Eckhart builds a fine dwelling in South Liberty. F M Ball moved his saw mill to the Junction and erected a house east of it. Pole-raising fever hits McKee. H Koogle is recovering. T D B A R drills drains along the line before winter. Lon Smith returns from the West. Buckwheat cakes and sausages near harvest. Republicans urged to vote early Tuesday November 2.
Report notes the initial Middle Point Circuit quarterly gathering at Grace Chapel over a weekend. Local happenings include Isaac Downing building a dwelling, A Poling constructing a crib, and James Reed planning to move a fine dwelling from Sawyersburg to his property.
The item lists scattered remarks about politics and local life. It mentions Esquire Hughes being ill, Ferguson buying parts for “sick likes,” and Pennypacker remaining at his post in Middlepoint. School districts 1 and 5 report completed houses while J R Evans returns from Ada to lead Venedocia school next week.
Committee reports mourning resolutions for F. M. Heath of Convoy Lodge No. 641 I C C F. They note his devotion to the order and lawfulness, express sympathy to his family, drape the lodge, wear mourning for thirty days, and publish the resolutions in county papers.
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