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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1886
Page
5
A list of items in a rolled wheat and oatmeal selection with various syrups and sugar products including maple syrup sorghum syrup pure maple sugar and related sugar products in kegs and pails. The fragmented text reads like a catalog line from a grocery or general store.
Blan Pert Bulletin reports Fenes factory moved from the woolen mills to Lowys furniture warehouse on Walnut street. Correction on hog premium takers, Deep Sea Oysters sold by L Slade, Grand Opera House reopens October 28, Lampe Bros hog sale on November 4, school report shows growth and attendance issues, jail conditions noted, Prohibition speech critiques third party limits, urging temperance progress through party collaboration.
The Mozarts plan an evening gathering at their hall with Prof. Miles present at the Pavilion. Skating at the Pavilion tonight for children with ten cent admission and free skates. The Lutheran Mite Society meets next Wednesday with Mrs. Judge McGavren on Sycamore street. Oct 24 sermons by Rev. Pinkham at 10:30 am and 7 pm. Sunday school at 3 pm. Pioneers of Van Wert county meet Oct 23 at 1 pm at the Mayor's office in Van Wert. Invincible Team holds a lodge practice Monday at 7:30 pm at I C O F hall. all members urged to attend. Ladies Missionary Society meets Oct 23 at 3 pm at Mrs. I N Alexander’s residence with remarks by Mrs. J W Allen of St Louis on West work. all interested invited.
The C J M Ry board met in New York City on October 18 and organized with Col J M OC Marble as President and General Manager and other officers named. The group did not act on renaming the road to Cincinnati Van Wert and Michigan, but will decide soon. Local backers in Van Wert urge restoring the town name, urging persistent citizen pressure.
The dedication last Friday evening of Normal hall at Middlepoint drew praise for its interesting and instructive exercises and solid attendance. The article notes the school's bright prospects and the current fall term.
The Ohio Farmers Insurance Company shows annual income surpassing expenses since its 1848 founding. Cash assets totaled 1,262,170.35 on Jan 1 1886, with net assets over 200,000 invested. Agent M T Reprop at Van Wert cites reliable coverage and local service.
Local gossip reports the new city hall finished and widespread town chatter about schools, new signs, and a nine pound baby at the Avenue house. Obscure items include a bottled liquor find, upcoming marriages, new dress goods, and retailers highlighting products and services in Celina and Van Wert.
A local notice advertises affordable boots made at home at No 39 West Main Street and promotes patronizing home industries to boost town prosperity. It highlights merchants like G M Hall and J A Gleason & Bro offering bargains on textiles, shawls, wraps, yarns, and cloaks, with notes on store hours and deliveries.
A long critical piece targets the Ohio Prohibition machinery and a figure called the Man Crank, contrasting speeches and actions at a Scott gathering with references to William Hill and local political maneuvering. The narrative blends party attacks, temperance debates, and humorous asides about public figures, with several sales notices and community notices interlaced.
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