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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1887
Page
5
A fragment lists tea prices in cents per pound for uncolored Japan and other varieties. The line shows four price points at 25 27 30 and 35 cents, with a per pound listing and references to specific price groups such as 100 75 50 and 60 50 35 30.
A brief price listing shows corn at 8 cents per can and string beans at 10 cents, with cherries mentioned in the section.
A fragmented grocery advertisement lists cereals and grains with prices. Items include 2 pound granulated Rio Brea, cracked wheat, rolled oats and oat meal, all priced around 15 cents per pound.
A small town ad lists groceries including one quart Chow Chow for 15 cents and mixed pickles at 10 cents per pound. Also mentions a dozen sour pickles and other preserved goods, reflecting daily retail prices in a neighborhood store.
A fragmented price listing shows meats including mackerel at 20 cents per pound and pork at 10s per pound. It also mentions breakfast bacon per pound and sugar cured ham per pound at 14, reflecting a period pricing format.
The ad proclaims a central hub for prices and goods with 1 7 inch farmers and a promise of dinner options, plus hot coffee served at all hours, suggesting a bustling local store or meeting place central to town life.
Dr E M Webster has sold his Mercer Ohio practice and leaves Tuesday for South Chicago to locate there. Judge Dailey reappoints the county examiners for three years. the board includes Tuttle Boyd and Hastings. Mackinaw offers one fare round trip to next Thursday for the Foraker rally. L G Schumm sells underwear and children cloaks. Mrs Wm Decker underwent major brain surgery in Lima with doctors Kale Arter Kale. she is recovering. Willie Klotz, eleven, died of throat trouble. funeral held then buried in Auburn Indiana. Harmount Clippinger Fort Wayne, brother of local Clippingers, died at thirty six. Frank Andersons little son died of diaTheria. Extra standard dark prints at 61 814 and 10 cents at L G Schumms.
A young Fisher's saw mill worker near Scott in Paulding County was struck in the head when a top saw burst while logs were being cut. He is improving after surgical care from Drs. Christopher and Wilson. Also notes council meeting actions on sidewalks sewers street lighting and ordinance readings with adjournment planned for Friday.
The writer urges strong community support for a six‑event winter lecture course to lift Van Wert’s cultural life. He cites past failures over price and urges broad attendance, especially families and couples, while praising local leaders and warning against gaming. Grimes McConabay, a longtime Van Wert booster, dies at 81, survived by a widow and six children.
The Young Men's Christian Association announces a lecture course featuring Sam P. Jones Prof Cummock Dr Henson Geo W Bain Frank Beard the Schubert Quintet and guest artists Eva Emmet Wycoff Georgiella Lay and others The series aims to elevate local culture with tickets to support future committees and school heating upgrades at Union school building are completed ahead of term opening
A mass rally is set for next Thursday afternoon October 6 at 2 oclock to discuss campaign issues. Republicans of the county are urged to attend and extend a hearty welcome to the governor. Reduced railroad rates have been secured on the Pittsburg from Lima to Monroeville and on the Mackinaw from Paulding to Celina, prompting strong delegations from all directions.
The Star touts its eighth month in business with a thriving Van Wert store. It highlights tailor-made suits and overcoats from top houses, low prices, and a strong in-house tailoring staff, promising a perfect fit and free adjustments until satisfaction. The advert urges shoppers to visit midweek or in the forepart of Saturdays to avoid delays.
The Herald reports Lima Presbytery met Tuesday evening and Wednesday forenoon. The week ending Sept 18 saw 4575 letters received, 8005 sent, and 5958 in transit. The second annual Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Lima District convention was held at Delphos M E Church with delegates from Van Wert, Middlepoint, Elida and Shanes Crossing. Mrs M Harnley of Van Wert elected District Secretary and Mrs L T Clark of Delphos District Treasurer. Next annual meeting set for Middle Point with Ranch Harnley and Clark as programme committee. A P., Ft W. & C. testing party visited to examine color vision of local employers, prompting humorous sightings of color names among the crew and a concluding note on the testers' impressed proficiency.
Another Michigan and Ohio engine was brought into the Mackinaw yards yesterday morning. It is a Brooks six-driver and will soon be repainted and relettered as C. J. and M. No. 17. Engine No.5, in shop several weeks, was completed yesterday. The main track through the yard has been raised and supplied with new ties. J. H. Hackett left for his new position in Milwaukee last Monday.
The October term of the Common Pleas Court begins on Monday October 10. Clerk Manship has assigned cases. There are nine divorce, thirty-four criminal and seventy-six civil cases, making a typical docket. The criminal docket includes all on the list indicted and those not.
Auditor Terry sold the last eighty acre tract in Union township for 1601.46 to Peter W. Nungester, the county’s remaining public land now gone. Recorder Wolcott and son plan an insurance office near city hall. Daily News moves to the building’s rear. Local merchants sign a 6 pm closing pact from Oct 1, 1887 to Apr 1, 1888, with plenty of marriages and a lodge resolution mourning Grimes McConahy, charter member and first Worshipful Master.
A Daily News summary recalls a Creekton near Creston Iowa accident two weeks ago involving Mrs. H. C. Glenn’s family and a child injured by a B Q railroad incident. The company paid 100 to accompany Mrs. Glenn’s San Diego trip and 5000 to the injured girl plus 1000 for the rest. The superintendent’s car was used and Mrs. Glenn received a round trip to San Diego and back to Van Wert. Also noted is a Middle Point crash where Mr Edward Sheeley’s horse died after being struck by a buggy shaft, no serious injuries reported to riders.
The firm advertises a full stock for school needs including books slates pencils scratchbooks pens inks paper sponges erasers satchels and more. They claim low prices and prompt service to please customers and open the school year.
L F GACKENHEIMER proprietor of No 43 East Main street announces free sample bottles of Palmer's Extract for a few days. Trade customers invited to call and obtain samples.
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