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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1889
Page
5
Davies and Jones announce a thorough selection of winter clothing hats caps and furnishings for the coming season. The quiet sellers invite readers to inspect their stock and favorable prices as the best line in the city is showcased weekly with equal treatment for all customers.
One of W. L. Rank's black horses died Wednesday night from indigestion. Evans and Son bakers moved their stock to the Capper and Terry room. Geneva Neiser aged 14 died at home in Hoaglin township last Monday night from typhoid fever. Funeral held Wednesday.
Mrs Frank Drew files slander action against John W Lambert grain merchant of Enterprise seeking two thousand dollars in damages. The case names Lambert as defendant and asserts libelous statements were made.
Harry Updegrove, long the popular proprietor of the Cole house, has vacated the property and Clark Glenn will take possession next Monday.
Some of the Pennsylvania companys workmen distorted the Sabbath last Sunday by whitewashing the stock-pen fence. Others of the section men whiled away the hours by ditching.
Surveyor McCoy filed mandamus proceedings in the Supreme Court seeking to compel the County Commissioners to follow the law and assign work to the county Surveyor.
Dayton's Bob Nevens, who introduced Col. Morey at the Columbus convention, will deliver a humorous campaign speech here in a week or two. He is known as a funny man and is expected to draw a large crowd.
Next Monday evening the Pavilion will host the great melodrama Fabio Romani. Star Aiden Benedict brings his own scenery and has drawn crowded houses in major cities nationwide. The show promises unmatched entertainment for the season.
Since Monday morning, marriage permits granted to Corwin Harr and Della Bronson, Lamb and Elizabeth Dague, Jeptha Armstrong and Sarah M. King, Andrew Bean and Cora Harter, Charles D. Graham and Ella Leasure, Henry A. Carr and Matilda J. Hurlesa, John N. Cooper and Lillie Williams, Ellist Dustman and Etta Gamble, and Charles F. Troup and Viola L. Clemons.
The editorial argues Wednesday’s electric light vote will aid water works by showing public demand. It notes many favor water works for health and property, citing self sufficiency in towns with plants, and urges timely investigation and a yes vote.
Sunday afternoon Leonard Kuhl was thrown from a buckboard north of town when a frightened horse bolted, kicking him in the head and leaving bruises not considered serious. A horse driven by N D Hoaglin north of town bolted, breaking the carriage and injuring Mr Hoaglin’s ankle. Mrs Hoaglin and a child were unhurt.
A most enjoyable wedding occurred at the residence of A. A. Bronson west of town on Wednesday evening. The couple were Corwin Harr of east Harrison township and Miss Della Bronson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bronson. A large number of invited guests witnessed the ceremony and gave many useful presents. The newlyweds begin life with strong wishes from numerous friends.
In a Saturday convention the Mercer county Republicans nominated W. F. Penn of Shanes Crossing for Representative. Penn, son of John Penn of this city, is seen as a strong addition to the ticket though county politics hinder his election. he would bolster the ticket and shrink the Democratic majority.
The No 3 well in Mer cer county, drilled by our home company, strikes a strong gas vein after deeper drilling. No oil or water found, but gas of high quality with no odor. Estimated capacity at ten million cubic feet. Van Wert secured on its natural gas supply.
A resident urges raising funds via student donations to raise a flag over Van Wert area schools echoing Mayor Gardner in Cleveland. The Bulletin notes citizen support and discusses community pride, patriotism, education and press freedoms as key themes.
The Joliet Sun praises Aiden Benedict for a radically different melodrama about a heroine killed in a volcanic eruption and earthquake. Critics hail magnificent scenery and costly costumes. The Pavilion show opens next Monday evening with tickets on sale Saturday at Hill & Co.
David Newcomer as assignee of Capper & Terry sold the stock of groceries to D. E. Evans & Sons. Creditors of the firm will be paid in full at the end of six months from date of settlement.
A note states weekly cider production will occur every Thursday until further notice. The signer signs as C. P. SrroraEr.
A workman finds a long forgotten valise in an old Van Wert county bank vault containing love letters to O D Swartout from Hannah, a 1866 receipt for one share in Round Lake petroleum and mining, a temperance lecture ticket, and the note that Swarty ponders Hannah. An ad at Lehmann & Son’s promotes cheap pairs of blankets.
The Young Men's Republican Club met at Gilliland's opera house last Friday and organized with President Ed Stitz, Vice President Chas Miller, Recording Secretary Hart Clark, Corresponding Secretary C A L Purmort, Treasurer Ed Wolcott, and a slate of directors including Stitz, Wilkin son, Dailey, Stutsman, McConahay, Balyeat, and Krider. The next meeting is set for Monday evening. Also advertised are rock bottom prices on yarns at H G Lehmann & Son and Canton Flannels at five cents a yard from Lehmann & Son. The S M Jones Co renamed The Geyser Oil Co with $600,000 capital, based in Lima, officers Sam M Jones, C P Collins, James McCormick, J R Leonard.
Lehmann and Son advertises a large bargain on ladies heavy all wool flannel skirt patterns priced at one dollar each. Shoppers are invited to visit the store to view and purchase the patterns.
The Rev. Leroy A. Belt will dedicate the city Methodist church next Sunday with a 10 45 a m service.
The electric light question was settled positively on Wednesday with a decisive win for the Citizens' Electric Light and Power Company. Taxation did not scare voters and competition attracted support across wards, leading to a total tally of 210 to 844 in favor of electric lights and a push now toward water works.
The Chicago and Atlantic railway runs a special train from Decatur to Chicago on October 1 for the Old Settlers Association of Ohio and Indiana. The Enterprise to Chicago round trip fare is $3.00. The 6:00 am departure leaves Decatur with regular trains handling excursionists east of Decatur.
A large Lutheran church audience enjoyed a Sunday evening Harvest Home program. The Sunday school received praise for music and recitation while J. Y. Todd gave a brief address that engaged children and older attendees, marking the event a success.
J. G. Rupright ends his brick yard operations south of town for the year. Output shows a production total of six hundred fifty thousand bricks for the season.
Remaining in the Van Wert post office for the week ending September 26 1889 are J. C. Alexander Briggs Ona Berris R. L. Daniel Wm. Fisher M. Hardendorf E R Haur Katie McDowell Mrs J C Marwill John Miller Austan Peach Mrs Ann Pearson J C Roadhouse Samuel Sphan L Willis Augustus Persons. Callers must say advertised. A. T. Damey P. M.
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