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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1887
Page
8
From our own Correspondent Dr Moffit reports sickness mainly typhoid and malaria in Enterprise. The piece rails against Prohibitionists, touts Republicans and Dow law as the quicker remedy, and appeals to women to push their husbands to back Dow.
Wm Bradley of Hoaglin township is in the vicinity sawing shingles and wood. Jack Wallace of York township made a business call at Union Center last Saturday. Isaac Faurot moved to his farm last week to clear it up. Ike, we trust you have the patience of Job among logs and stumps. Geo Staley rented Mr Sheppard s farm by Convoy and will move soon. S W Long of Van Wert has called Union township with land buyers. Mr Pugh of Hancock county arrived and took possession of his farm bought from Nungester. Miss Emma Slife went to Auglaize county on a visit and Ed Thompson departed for the same place. they were married shortly after his arrival. A Miss Collins organized a singing class at the Lutheran Church and is progressing nicely. District No 5 residents cleared trash, leveled the yard, repaired walks, and built a platform over the well. board of Education asked if repairs are needed in other districts. E L Quick, returning from Missouri, wishes to sell his farm and go west. Joseph Scott moved into his new house last week. J W Dougle has his saw mill in order to saw for all. On Sabbath morning Sylvester Borden observed fire at both ends of the stove pipe, put it out with water.
Our correspondent reports a polar wave and a wind storm. H W Webb held a log-rolling event last Wednesday. M M Rittenhouse of Union Center was seen on the streets last Thursday. G W George is adding to his home. A severe wind storm struck Sunday night. A A Bronson and daughter were at their farm beyond Paulding last Monday. Ferguson sold bolt timber to George H Marsh of Van Wert. C Carey closed his lumber business and left for Allen county. H C Parcher contracted for F Pritchard’s farm for $2500 cash. Politics heat up in Union with Republican odds noted by a Democrat who bets on victory. a Democrat and a Republican wager oysters over Foraker’s majority.
Miss Hattie Bradly is ill with typhoid pneumonia. Mrs. OC. H. Hymen visits relatives in Allen county Indiana. Wm. Morris of Pleasant township moved into the Dr. Frey house. The clover hullet hums amid updates. John Thatcher bought a Scott lot and will move in soon. John Wisener erected a house on his land. Henry Vincent builds a new house. The Evangelical Church dedication is set for next Sunday.
Pairding county reports a fatal shooting at Vanderbilt slave works in Broughton after a quarrel over sixty hauled cords of bolts. Superintendent Plambly shot Carpenter three times. Carpenter returned fire, and Plambly’s son allegedly killed Carpenter in a saloon. Plambly wounded, son in custody. Also news of Kidd and Miller forming a co partnership, Rev Houghtley moving, local trades, and community updates.
The report notes Rev Thomas R Jones of Aberdeen Dakota preached at the local pulpit Sunday morning and Horeb in the evening. It praises his energy and temperance work while labeling him a strong Prohibitionist. Also mentioned are Henry Davies from Minneapolis visiting, Col Van Buren Bennett's Cambrian Hall speech, and local election campaigning. Robt Thomas and Thos L Davis departed for Fostoria for studies, while A J Breese returned home after book-keeping studies and headed to Columbus seeking work.
Local notes report George Dannason seriously ill while Oscar Drake remains in critical condition after a leg injury. Fire threats arose as winds scattered corn fodder and woods. Miss Mary Berry escaped injury when her horse bolt ended a buggy mishap. Emery Roller sprained a knee during a sale with Squire Edwards hosting a large dinner.
Mr. J. 8. Baxter visits Convoy on business while Antwerp residents James Pursley and wife stay with Thomas Thompson family. Peter Crouse family depart for Fairfield county Ohio. A large belling occurs at Joseph Tuttle’s. Noah Zeigler paints his barn. A Whitfield school house literary society forms with officers led by N. E. Dunifon and A. Baxter. remedies discussed include Green's August Flower and Dr Lindsey's Blood Searcher.
Treasury notice outlines state and county levies for townships corporations and school districts in Van Wert County. It lists amounts for multiple entities including Tully Township Convoy School District Harrison Township Wiltshire Township and others with detailed levy figures and schedule dates.
The document lists total taxes levied for 1887 amounting to 168,505 75 and total county property value of 7,660,990. It itemizes funds including Soldiers Relief, Building Fund, Road Funds, Township and District School Fund, Ditch Fund, Corporation Fund, and a Special Dog Fund with various small credits and charges.
A group of residents and property owners sign to prosecute anyone hunting on properties without permission. The pledge lists many local names and notes the aim to prevent hunting on others’ land. The notice also promotes Sanford's Nerve Tonic sold by L. F. Gackenheimer at Ohio Drug Store for 65 cents, claiming it cures rheumatism and related ailments.
A group of Ridge township landowners in Van Wert county Ohio warn against hunting or shooting birds or any game on their premises. Signatories include Martin Reeder I W Mellwain G B Holland Jacob Danner John Gilliland J W Nicodemu C Harp Ira Cavett C Palmer Jesse Demint Lavina Farling John Collins Sylvester Palme Cyrus Little Andrew Smith Nelson Fugate Jos Thomas Robert Dolbey Wm Osborn Ira North Haugh Gilliland W W Gamble K M Hook J M Gilliland A J Collins C C Gamble John Smith Wm Good Franklin Good John Demint T F Priddy J S Danner Robert Gilliland J G McCoy Geo Long S Sanders F Fisher Wim Gamble John Jo Hantgen J Rigdon.
A quip traces Castoria as a constant through life from infancy to motherhood. It notes a child’s cry for Castoria, a Miss’s reliance, and a mother’s gift to her own children, framing Castoria as a timeless remedy across eras.
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