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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1890
Page
5
A local retailer touts unbeatable prices and quality with a bold claim to back every assertion. The ad promises savings on suits overcoats pants underwear hats gloves and other wearables at a Van Wert headquarters, inviting customers to see and believe.
In Marion county J O Miller moved the Norman stallion Rejoice weighing 1960 pounds to Prospect. Prosecutor Todd relocated his office to rooms above Van Wert National Bank and invites visits. Charley Detter sold the Wiltshire Gazette to St Marys for 1000 dollars and awaits offers elsewhere. John McKinny of Scott sued Buttery for libel seeking 5000 dollars. jury awarded 10 dollars. A review is promised next week.
A fragmented page notes Lehmann & Son's undershirt sale at 49c each or 95c a suit. A deadly Flobert gun incident in Lima leaves a two year old dead after a stray shot hits a girl. Valparaiso reports ex mayor Browder touring for Republicans and praising tariff talks. Lampe brothers plan a stock sale November 6 at the fair ground featuring one hundred Polish China hogs. Curtain Scrim Se per yd Sens & Sen e at Lehmann's.
Sheriff Shoemaker escorted J. F. Wert and Samuel Pollock to the Toledo asylum. Wert is not violent and may recover with treatment. Pollock is more violent, likely driven by business troubles, and is the eldest son of the late Robert Pollock, ex county treasurer, and son-in-law of Ad White near Middlepoint. The cases are described as sad, and a speedy permanent cure is hoped for.
To Boot every man within 10 miles of Van Wert with the best Rubber Boots ever sold in the town for the money. Come and see us as our prices vevay uUY oe. Meredith.
The Hon M M Boothman traveled from Lima after addressing mam moth meetings with ex Governor Foraker. Foraker spoke in the afternoon and Boothman in the evening. Boothman plans to go to Washington around November 10 and expects to relinquish congressional duties after March 4 to Col Brigham.
We are the agents for the only Snag Proof Rubber Boats kept in the town. Despite advances in rubber goods we will hold prices steady until current stock is sold off. Call soon at Meredith's.
At the recent board meeting the church elected ushers for morning service D P Young W M Kear and John A Arnold and for evening service Henry Heymann D P Donathan Will Lehmann M A Gackenheimer and V Hoke Collectors morning service D P Donathan and Silas Smith evening service G W Wert and L F Ross Treasurer John A Arnold Secretary J F Longaworth.
Money to loan at seven percent on first mortgage farm security. Burrstrenp offers ladies dress cloth, double width wool at 25 cents per yard. Lehmann & Son advertise cloth and millinery items.
Special examiner Webster reports Van Wert County Ohio officials illegally borrowed ten thousand dollars at an unlawful rate, with the treasurer not charged. He finds eighty six percent of county funds exhausted while officials claim ample money, detailing cash on hand, receipts, warrants, and discrepancies in the Auditor’s records.
The report by C W Webster details extensive mismanagement in Van Wert County including missing vouchers, funds exhausted beyond appropriate transfers, and improper warrants. It asserts auditors failed to follow statutes and that county officers deceived voters about the county’s financial condition.
A recent investigation revealed that the semi annual financial condition report was not published, hiding overdrawn county funds and a ten thousand dollar loan at an illegal rate. The inquiry, described as nonpartisan and conducted by a sworn officer praised by Democrats, urges citizens to judge and consider how they would handle such misconduct by employees.
John Riley was brushed by Sol Walborn for stealing Walborns corn and was beaten but likely to live. Rumors of his death proved false as Riley roamed town with Walborn and others warned that future corn thieves would face harsher punishment while Riley planned a horse trade.
Mr C B Jones of Spring Hill Iowa touts Chamberlains Pain Balm for severe burns noting instant relief and no scar. The ad claims the balm eases rheumatism lame back sprains and tooth and ear aches with rapid relief from one application. % cent bottles sold by J W Evans and Son alongside dress goods sale.
A flow of townfolk and visitors records Movements including Mrs L O F Austin in Chilicothe Rev J E Thomas in Columbus and G H Wappner of Chicago in town. Numerous departures and visits noted with Franklin Goshen Lima Columbus Grove Ashe ville and Mt. Hope among locations and attendees.
Stockholders approve Board of Trade proposal and fund construction of a new furniture plant. Ground near the Barr property east of Butler’s factory will host seven lots along the Pittsburgh railroad for shipping. The brick main building, engine house, and dry house rise within weeks with plans to start manufacturing early next spring, employing at least 25 workers initially.
The Crocker-Wheeler Motor Co. has devised an electric breech motor for the Gatling gun, allowing one gunner to fire by button and removing the need for a crank operator. The system, tested for the US Navy Bureau of Ordnance, enables rapid single shots up to 1,200 per minute, greatly enhancing control and efficiency. Pearl fishing spreads along Wisconsin streams with discoveries near Milwaukee river regions, notably near Grafton and Cedarburg. Hunters urged to avoid harming pearl-bearing clams, as shells can be opened and pearls removed with clams returned intact for potential regrowth.
George Stile stored his awning as farmers husk corn. The golden rod beauty has faded. Warner's log cabin advertises as catchy. Fronfield and Greenwald unveil the largest plate glass window in town. A Paulding county family passed through en route to Seattle, Washington.
A local ad extols Comer Tre Tobacco May offering pennies on tobacco. Speakers claim long labor, small profits, and that Comer sells cheaper than any rival, drawing customers from far away. They urge readers to buy tobacco at Comer and promote a year of The Bulletin for one dollar.
The Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of the Presbyterian church will meet next Saturday afternoon at 0 oclock with invitation extended to all ladies. A Farmers' Union meeting for Van Wert county groups will be held at Gilliland's Opera House on Saturday November 8 at 10 oclock to complete the permanent organization. J H Hesten, Secretary.
Patrons of Industry will hold an open meeting Monday evening October 27 1890 at Dix's school house. Rev Snow of Missouri, a member of the F L A, will be present. Everyone is invited. By order of H G Berrionp, Chairman.
Take Notice announces an old fashioned chicken pie dinner by the Baptist Mite Society on Thursday Friday and Saturday at the Conant room West Main street recently vacated by Mrs Dett mer's Millinery store. Oysters and lunch served each evening. Proceeds for the church.
A popular song chorus proclaims that a little money buys a sight of things. It is sung only by customers who purchase dry goods at Leaumann and Son's, highlighting the store’s sales hook and local culture.
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