Combined Weekly Buterin and Cincinnati Gazette offer
The Van Wert paper combination promotes a $1.50 annual rate for both the Buterin and the Cincinnati Weekly Gazette, touting comprehensive Van Wert county news, market reports from major livestock centers, and home and farm features. Also notes about Jewish New Year observances, local ice shipments, Lima fair crowds, and Horace A. Reeve’s congress candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bute
Cincinnati Weekly Gazette
van Wert County
Butieri
Weekly Gazette
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
East Liberty
Buffalo
Butxerin
Simply Bulldozing in Ohio Law Clash
The paper denounces bulldozing by saloon men and warns that lawbreaking will be opposed. It rebukes Mr Arnold and any others who trample state law, insisting saloon operators must push within legal limits and that the public will not be cowed or quiet. The stance echoes a call to uphold law over intimidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Boutverry
Courange
Mr. Arnold
State of
Ohio
Gen. Jackson
Girl bit by neighbor's dog on Shannon Street
Five year old Ethel Ashmead, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ashmead, was playing with a neighbor's dog when it sprang and severely bit her face tearing an eyelid and cutting a deep head gash. Dr Hastings attends. The family thanks neighbors for help. The dog should be killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Toledo Exposition and Court Trials Dominate Local News
The next term of Common Pleas Court opens October 13 with criminal cases, including the Mackinaw murder and Middlepoint sensational case. Enterprise burglars and Van Wert saloon cases promise crowds. Toledo Exposition runs September 8. Also births announced: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Paessler and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Mackinaw
van Wert
W.S. Paessler
David Clifton
Middle Street
Veterans Reunion for 15th Ohio in Van Wert
The 15th Ohio veterans’ reunion comes to Van Wert next week with a Thursday camp fire at City Hall and Friday basket picnic if weather permits. Mayor Balyeat will welcome the guests, Gen. L. M. Kirby will respond, and General W. H. Gibson is slated to speak. The regiment, organized in 1861 at Mansfield, saw fierce action from Shiloh to Nashville, with heavy casualties at Pickett’s Mills. Van Wert hospitality and local decorations are urged for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
15Th Ohio
Buckeye
W. R. Cook
J. A. Gleason
M. B. Evers
Balyeat
Gilliland
Mansfield
Shiloh
Corinth
Stone River
Chicamauga
Mission Ridge
Rasaca
Pickett Mills
Peach Tree Creek
Atlanta
Franklin
Nashville
McCook
8Dh
Gordon Granger
15Th
van Wert
Hunting Party Heads to Northern Michigan for Bear Trip
Comer's hunting party leaves for Northern Michigan seeking the famed festive bear amid reports of venomous snakes. The group, led by O. J. Comer, includes C. Clark, D. L. Brumback, Harry Scott, D. L. Clippinger, Hermann Grenewald and Henry Heyman with W. T. Backus joining at Cheboygan and A. B. Gleason and Wm. Osborn following later. They face travel hiccups, sample town chatter, and plan camp while the note also briefed readers on a first annual county WCTU convention in the city with state president Henrietta L. Monroe set to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer
Michigan
O. J. Comer
C. Clark
D. L. Brumback
Harry Scott
D. L. Clippinger
Hermann Grenewald
Henry Heyman
W. T. Backus
A. A. Aldrich
Benny Millner
Don Bramback
Carey Clark
Heymann
del Clippinger
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Henrietta L. Monroe
Friends of the Cause
A Good Plant Ready for Use at Electric Light Works
The electric light plant in the town is now in position and ready for use. The plant is described as as perfect as any Ohio city twice its size and promises reliable service. Machinery is duplicated to ensure continuous operation. Also included is an offer to loan $10,000 at 7 percent on first mortgage farm security by H. S. Burtstrenp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Light Works
Ohio
Death of Ed Burt at age 39 in quiet town
Obituary notes Ed Burt died Saturday at 3 AM after illness. Loved for his quiet, unassuming manner he was a loyal friend and longtime secretary of Peoples Milling Association, stockholder, 39 years old. Funeral held Sunday at 4 PM from his residence.
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Man
Ed. Burt
Mr. Burt
Burt
Peoples’ Milling Association
Will Girod and Sadie Graves Wed in East Side Home
Mr Will Girod and Miss Sadie Graves married Wednesday evening at the bride’s brother’s home on the East Side. Rev E W Work of the First Presbyterian Church performed the ceremony in the presence of a few invited guests. An elegant supper followed and many presents were received. The couple will live on South Street with Battery wishes for happiness. Through an oversight the carriage display by Van Wert Carriage Company and C A McConahay was not noted. Ed Raker was arrested for stealing clothing in Tiffin. his town reputation suffered. A Robbins leaves Pittsburgh depot for Warsaw to head the office there. O D Ensminger to fill in here. W A White promoted to general manager for Indiana and western Ohio at A B Brinkerhoff & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Girod
Sadie Graves
E. W. Work
First Presbyterian Church
Butterly
J. H. Kauke
South Street
The
Battery
van Wert Carriage Company
C. A. McConahay
Raker
Tiffin
A. Robbins
Pittsburgh
Warsaw
O. D. Ensminger
Glenn’s Crossing
Oscar Longworth
Toledo
Iowa
Judge Kellar
Wapakoneta
J. M. Hyde
Nelsonville
H. A. Kellar
Edna Clapp
Rochester
New York
Granger Place
Canandaigua
J. C. Anthony
Lima
H. Kemper
Walker to Leave Local Restaurant for Springfield Home
E. O. Walker, longtime proprietor of the restaurant near the First National Bank, has prepared to relocate to Springfield to join his parents. Friends here express regret at his departure after years of local service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Walker
First National Bank
Springfield
Walker
Powell granted free OSU scholarship by regional agricultural society
Earnest Powell of Ridge township was chosen by the board of directors of the agricultural society for the free scholarship at Ohio State University among four applicants. Powell is expected to be a good student. The Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas R. A. will issue excursion tickets from Charleston Illinois and all stations east to Toledo on September 8 to 13 for a round trip at one fare, return by September 15. Through trains run between Toledo and St. Louis. O Jenkins G P A Toledo Ohio.
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Earnest Powell
Ridge Township
The
Agricultural Society
Ohio State University
Young Powell
Toledo, St. Louis
Kansas R. A
Charleston
Ill
Toledo
St. Louis
O. Jenkins
G. P. A. Toledo
County Fairs Affected by Weather and New Law Office Note
Sympathy goes to Darke Allen and Paulding counties over this week s bad weather hurting fairs and congratulations to Van Wert for last week s good weather that aided its fair. W H Dailey prepares a room above Lehmann Son s store in the Arcade block to open a law office soon. Will, a young man with notable legal ability, is expected to succeed in his profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darke
Allen
Paulding
van Wert
W. H. Dailey
Lehmann & Son
Will
Van Wert Canton Mark Third Anniversary Celebration
The Van Wert Canton members celebrated their third anniversary last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Glenn. The event featured a feast and a jovial gathering with chevaliers and their ladies attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert Canton
H. ©. Glenn
Chevaliers
Darke County Fair Extended Due to Rainy Weather
The Greenville Fair continues as ongoing rain forces the Darke county fair to extend into Saturday. Officials announced the continuation to accommodate events and attendees amid wet conditions.
Pocahontas Council Heads to Scott Meeting
Members of the Pocahontas Council will travel to Scott next Tuesday afternoon to organize a council session.
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Pocahontas
Firemen Assigned to Mackinaw and Wheat Market Notes
Frank Longsworth and Harry Armantrout become regular firemen on the Mackinaw with Longsworth at engine 26 and Armantrout at engine 2. Also mentions SHAKER SOAP and a rumored marriage of Dr. Hackedorn from Antwerp to a Covington Kentucky bride. Sale offers for Velvet Chaff Wheat and seed wheat. Dated Sept 12 2-w.
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Frank Longsworth
Harry Armantront
Mackinaw
Longsworth
Armantrout
Dr. Hackedorn
This City
Antwerp
Covington, Kentucky
A. R. Sraornen
Cole House Changes Hands as Clark Glenn Retires
The Cole House changes proprietors with Clark Glenn retiring and Billy Andrews taking possession. The Van Wert House closes for want of patronage after years of hard luck.
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Cole
Clark Glenn
Billy Andrews
van Wert
Fresh Eggs and Poultry Wanted by S B Austin
Advertisement seeking eggs and poultry buyers. S B Austin offers payment for fresh eggs guaranteed 16 to 1Se per dozen, large brown hens at 7 ets per pound, chickens from 6 ets up to 10 ets for best large birds. Encourages farmers to visit.
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S. B. Austin
Firemen Promoted to Engineers in Mackinaw
Samuel Class and John Jones, Mackinaw firemen, are now engineers. Class made his first run Monday night on engine 29 on a through freight. Jones took engine 29 out Wednesday on a local going south. These young men are trusty employes and well deserve this promotion.
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Samuel Class
John Jones
Mackinaw
Class
Jones
Command of 3rd Brigade Dept of Ohio G A R Assumed
M W Wer Brigade Aaj announces command of the 3rd Brigade Dept of Ohio G A R after election by battalion officers and appointment by the Department Commander. Brigade officers named: Chaplain G J C Wintermute Celina Surgeon Dr Freeman Lima Adjutant M W Wells Columbus Grove O M Andrew J Gleason Van Wert Commissary William Marshal St Marys. Officers to be respected and obeyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxper No
Columbus Grove
3Rd Brigade Dept. of
Ohio
G.A.R
G. J. C, Wintermute
Celina
Freeman
Lima
M. W. Wells
Andrew J. Gleason
van Wert
William Marshal
St. Marys
F. C
L. W. OC
Tixeix
Advertised Letters at Van Wert Post Office 1890
List of uncalled letters for the week ending Sept 1 1890 in Van Wert Ohio includes C Belier M S Gumberts Nora Kubo Charles Lockard Robert Mehaffy Marcus Passwater Charles Ridle Lee Sprague Samey Watts Viola Davis John H Gline Hermine Kitchenberger August Lunz Bide Martin Ray Paym Lizzie Schuler Mrs H M Watt Catherine Wise. Postmaster A T Darry directs addressees to call at the office.
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van Wert
Ohio
CO. C. Belier
Gumberts
Nora Kubo
Charles Lockard
Robert Mehaffy
Marcus Passwater
Charles Ridle
Lee Sprague
Samey Watts
Viola Davis
John H. Gline
Hermine Kitchenberger
August Lunz
Bide Martin
Ray Paym
Lizzie Schuler
Mrs. H. M. Watt
Catherine Wise
Van Wert County Fair Praised As Best Yet
The Wiltshire Gazette lauds the Van Wert County fair held last week as the best ever in the county. Twelve to fifteen thousand attendees daily marked a decisive success, with strong commendation for the Dairy Barrel headquarters and fair managers. The bulletin wishes continued prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiltshire Gazette
van Wert
van Wert Darty Barry
Miles New Heart Cure touted as life giving remedy
Dr Franklin Miles's New Heart Cure is praised as extending life for heart disease patients. Druggists report effects seen across many customers with favorable testimonials from John Weaver of Knightstown Indiana and O Monroe of Dunkirk New York. Sellers guarantee satisfaction with every bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Sequard
Franklin Miles
John Weaver
Knightstown
Ind
Miles
Gackenheimer’s
French Physicians Favor a Device for Deafness
French physicians endorse a new device for deafness introduced by A. H. Wales of Bridgeport Conn praising it as a major scientific advance. The item also recounts B F Thompson of Des Moines Iowa who credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with lasting relief after years of severe diarrhoea and notes it is sold by J W Evans & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Wales
Bridgeport
Conn
B. F. Thompson
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
J. W. Evans & Son
A Cure for Paralysis Excerpt Promises Relief
Purcell Ind Ter resident Frank Cornelius reports that Chamberlaine Pain Balm cured paralysis in a woman whose face was drawn to one side after using a single bottle. He claims the balm relieves rheumatism lame back sprains swelling and lameness. Bottles sell for 50 cents through J W Evans & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cornelius
Purcell
Ind
Ter
J. W. Evans & Son
Loose's Red Clover Pills Advertised for Various Ailments
For sale by Hines & Son. Pure Sick Head ache Dispepsia Indigestion Constipation pills priced 250. per box with a pack of 5 boxes for $1. Local ad promotes availability and price per box and bundle offer.
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Hines & Son
Personal visiting notes from Lima to Ohio towns and beyond
A stream of brief notices lists many residents visiting relatives and traveling to cities such as Lima Greenville New London Omaha Chicago Denver Toledo Zanesville Gambier and Canandaigua. Names include Russell Ream Miss Ida Smith Miss Maud Clark Gen A V Rice and others with destinations like Omaha Mt Clemens Toledo and York Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Smith
Maud Clark
Lima
Lon Hamilton
Nebraska
Otto Melching
New London
W. C. Brooks
Piqua
A. V. Rice
Ottawa
Brumback
Toledo
R. J. Cavett
Dennison
Iowa
Dr. Longsworth
G. L. Marble
New York City
Harry Sidle
Delaware
Ed Walkup
the Courant
Delphos
Matie Baker
Clark
Chicago
L. F. Ross
Colorado
A. T. Dailey
Hicksville
D. L. Brumback
Zanesville
Gene Baker
Gambier
Kenyon College
F. W. Purmort
A. J. Gleason
Lyons
Rachel Parker
Napoleon
J. B. Parker
Belland and Edison to telephones and electricity
Pittsburgh News notes Belland and Edison as pivotal figures in telephone and electricity progress. Dr Franklin Miles, renowned nervous disease specialist, touts Restorative Nervine for myriad conditions. free copy advertised. England credits American relief of deafness to A H Wales device. cough syrup brands by L F Gackenheimer promoted. Piles remedy by Loose’s Red Pile, priced at 50c, offered by Hines & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belland
Edison
Pittsburgh News
Franklin Miles
Gockenheimers Druggista
Hines & Son
September Weather and Local Happenings in Van Wert
September weather noted as correct. Van Wert fairs draw fewer locals this week while A. P. McConahay prepares a stone walk for his jewelry shop front. J. W. Wyandt begins duties as High School teacher and Will Bickford runs Comer's tobacco store in Mr. Comer's absence in Michigan. Local rail traffic to fairs remains light. Ohio Drug Store offers a Parrot and Cage ticket with purchases.
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A. P. McConahay
J. W. Wyandt
Will Bickford
Comer
Coming Events and Sales Notices in Van Wert Area
Social and public notices list a dime social at Rev J E Thomas residence on South Avenue next Friday night Sept 12 with 10 cent refreshments. Drilling meeting for Poca hontas Council at Red Men Hall Friday evening to prepare for Scott trip. Multiple farm sale announcements sweep Sept 16 17 25 1890 near Van Wert with horses cattle hogs and implements. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by Capt W A Abbott with 50 cent bottles at J W Evans & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ladies Mite Society
J. E. Thomas
South Avenue
Pocahontas Council
Red Men’s Hall
Scott
Elias Fostnaught
van Wert
Pleasant
Harrison Townships
Mary Roberts
Venedocia
John Roberts
Towit
Poland
Davip Moors
W. A. Abbott
Messrs
Percival and
Hatton
Real Estate and Insurace Brokers
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
J. W. Evans & Son
Grace Items and Local Happenings in County
A batch of brief notices from the county includes Henry Saum’s purchase of a new upright piano, visits by Frank Ferguson from Union township and J. S. Bell to Mercer county, and the Kensler reunion at John Cramer’s. Cane mill activity at Adam Fridley’s prompts farmers to haul cane for sale. John Burrough sold his farm, Charley Cramer visited Van Wert, and Shumaker with Canto attended Mr. Wollet’s sale. The Missionary concert yielded two dollars, a poker chip, and candy. thanks for the chip. Local ads invite subscriptions at one dollar annually. Political notes cover Lake Front Park for the Columbian exposition, D. D. Hare’s congress nomination, and O. V. V. I. reunion in Columbus. Maine’s legislature party split shows Senate Republicans 28, Democrats 3, House 117 Republicans, 34 Democrats. A. R. VanCleaf chairs the new state Democratic committee with John L. Geyer as secretary. Debates on White House upkeep favor a new dwelling over repairs. National chatter notes World’s fairs crowds preferring horse racing to free trade talk, and tariff bills edging toward passage. Ohio Wesleyan plans a $90,000 university building with a 2,500-seat chapel and multiple recitation rooms. An Ohio girl teaching in Connecticut faced a homely bias, with a sharp jab at Judge Lynch if she ever returns to Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burrough
Charley Cramer
van Wert
Messia
Shumaker and
Canto
Chicago
Lake Front Park
D. D. Hare
Upper Sandusky
Congress
Columbus
Maine
Senate
House
A. R.vancleaf
Pickaway County
New State
Democratic Executive Committee
John L. Geyer
Paulding County
White House
Washington
Commercial Gazette
New York World
Piles remedy claims relief from itching and tumors
An advertisement touts Swayne's Orinrment as a cure for piles describing symptoms of moisture, itching, and bleeding. It promises relief from itching and bleeding, ulceration healing, and tumor removal, offered at 50 cents by Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayge
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Ides
Bradfield Reg Co Tonic Details From Atlanta Ad
Advertisement notes the tonic benefits for women with female disorders and at menopause. It directs readers to write Bradfield Reg Co in Atlanta for particulars and mentions Hines & Son as sellers. The copy is promotional with limited context about efficacy or ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Reg. Co
Atlanta Ga
Hines & Son
Also Mentioned on This Page
Par Wert Bulletin
Fort Wayne
Manchester
Horace
Horace A. Reeve
F. C. Arnold
Arnold
Toledo Exposition
Bulletin and Commercial Gazette
van Werters
Alverton
Detroit
Cheboygan
W. C. T. U. Convention
S. Burtstrenp
Bulletin
W. A. White
Indiana
A. W. Brinkerhoff & Sons
White
New Law Office
Greenville
Darke County
Mackinaw Promotions
M. W. Wer Brigade
Aaj
A. T. Darry
I. Seelberg & CO
Russell Ream
J. B. Willard
Belle Olwine
Arcarum
E. Brown
E. Main Street
Sarah Valentine
Circleville
Treasure Sidle
Robert Reed
West Lebanon
J. W. Summersett
O. L. Blachly
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Ed Ream
Maryville
Missouri
Mr. Ream
Henry Hess
W. H. Nicodemus
York Township
Col. I. N. Alexander
Emma
Mt. Clemens
J. H. Attig
Baltimore
Maryland
Mrs. Attig
Lou Niles
Walnut Hills
Cincinnati
Dr. Eblen
Washington Street
C. A. Nash
Shanesville
England
America
London
L. F. Gackenheimer
I. H. Strong
M. D
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Lucky
Ohio Drug Store
Ed Montgomery
Shanesville Road
Miller’s King
Hay Knowes
Davin Moons
C. M. Dix
P. M. Dix
G. W. Borz
Henry Saum
Frank Furguson
Union Township
J. S. Bell
Mercer County
J. W. Kensler
Cramer
John Cramer
Minnie Bell
Harrison Township
Low Ireland
Adam Fridley
Adam
Ohio Wesleyan University
Connecticut
Lynch
Bradfield
JAS
Clark & Son
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