1-9-1896 PCS
Ottoville Items
My
best wishes are for a happy New Year to the attaches of the Sentinel and its
readers.
On Christmas night, Dr. Stocker
went a fishing and throwing out his fishing tackle he caught two little boys,
one for Burt Morris and the other for Joseph C. Wannemacher. Now the question
arises who are the happiest, their parents or the Dr.
Fanny and
Jacob Wannemacher made a visit to Tiffin and Fremont, Ohio, over the holidays.
Walter Mersman had a runaway in a cutter last
Sunday, the sleigh upset upon Walter, the horse made around through town, the
driver came out unhurt but the sleigh was broken.
Alex Wannemacher
and Walter Mersman went to Toledo Monday, to attend college.
The new schoolhouse was dedicated
last Thursday. Scholars and teacher feel happy.
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1-16-1896 PCS
Ottoville Items
Almost
without warning, on last Thursday old Mother Kehres departed this life very
suddenly at the age of 70 years and 9 days. Though feeble for a long time her
sudden demise came very unexpected. Her remains were laid to rest Sunday
afternoon in the Catholic Cemetery, attended by a very large concourse of friends
from far and near. She was born in Elsace, France: came to America in 1852 with
her husband Sebastian Kehres, and settled in Seneca County, Ohio; in 1860 they
bought 160 acres of land in Jackson Township and lived thereon until death. She
endured the hardships of pioneer life and raised a large family; 5 sons and 4
daughters survive her, all grown up. Mother Kehres was a true and kind woman,
and very highly respected in her neighborhood.
Oliver
Hoehn is happy over the advent of a girl.
A glance at the delinquent tax list shows only three names
from Monterey Township.
Valentine
Kehres of Tiffen, George Kehres of Findlay, Shenk and Lang and their wives,
Mrs. Uhleuhake and many others from Delphos, were in attendance at Mother
Kehres’ funeral.
Jan. 12, 1896 ARGUS
1-27-1896 DH
GOT
THE HAT.
Her Money Paid for It, and She Proposed to
Have It.
A tussle between
two irate females for the possession of a hat, attracted no little attention at
the depot Saturday afternoon. It seems that the two girls were employed here as
domestics. One of them borrowed $2 of the other to assist her in purchasing a
new hat. She did not seem disposed to repay the $2 so generously loaned by her
friend, and last Saturday packed up her clothing to depart for her home in
Ottoville. Before the train left the girl from whom she had borrowed the
money appeared and asked her for it. She received an answer in the negative,
and then a scramble for the possession of the piece of head gear commenced.
When the battle was over the Ottoville girl stood hatless, the other one
marching down street with the prize.
The disconsolate
Ottoville damsel fished a cap from her valise, which soon surmounted her curls,
and she was whirled away homeward by the train.
1-30-1896 PCS
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The
excellent good health prevailing in this locality for some time seems to be
broke at once, as a number of sick cases turned up of late. Among those
suffering now is Ed Mersman, Peter Krebs, August Baumgarten, Joseph Suter,
Henry Utrup, Andy Peters, J. J. Miller and many children.
A telegram
was received this Monday morning announcing the death of Mrs. Anna Sherer,
oldest daughter of G. H. Otte of this place. Her demise was not unexpected, as
she had been suffering of consumption for some time. She was but 28 years old.
Her remains will be brought here for burial next Wednesday.
Last Friday
evening being the 41st birthday of Mrs. N. Gillen, in the evening
about one hundred people made a surprise upon the lady. Professor Wagner made
the presentation speech and delivered to her a fine present, which she accepted
with thanks. The guests were cordially entertained by music and song; a
bountiful oyster supper was served and a general good time was had until a late
hour of the night, when the party left for their homes.
Dr. A. Page
made his regular visit here on 20th inst.; no matter how rough the
weather is he will not disappoint his patients, some of which came 15 miles to
be treated by him.
Mr. John H.
Straman, candidate for Probate Judge, made a round to see his many friends at
the sale of the estate of Henry Roth, on 16th inst.
Frank and
Kilian Droll, of Seneca County, were here over Sunday. They intend to buy land
near Cloverdale and settle upon it.
Jan. 26,
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William
Remlinger & Co., druggist have received a new soda fountain for their new
building, into which they will move this week, and the town will have as fine a
drug store as there is anywhere outside of a large city.
The
hardware firm of C. Wannemacher & Son have received a carload of Turnbull
Farm and Truck Wagons and have converted the old school house into a wareroom.
These wagons are extensively sold by the firm, a proof of their good quality,
to their customers. They have also received a new supply of buggies. Phaetons,
road wagons and carts.
Four of our
sick men are again seen on the streets. They look like new recruits.
Albert Mueller, of Bismark, and August Binder, of
Cincinnati, are here on a visit.
Jas.
Hilvers has the lagrippe.
Feb. 2,
1896 ARGUS
4-24-1896 DH
A very heavy storm
passed to the north of us last night between the hours of two and three
o'clock. It is reported that the lightning struck a barn belonging to John
Shoemaker two miles north of Ottoville this morning at about three o'clock
totally destroying the structure. We are unable to state as to the escape of
the live stock.
4-25-1896 DH
Additional
particulars have been learned of the loss of John Shoemaker, whose barn north
of Ottoville was struck by lightning Thursday night. His loss consists of one
horse, three sheep, machinery, wagon and a large amount of wheat. Mr. Shoemaker
is a member of the German Mutual Insurance Co., of this place and the adjusters
went to his premises yesterday afternoon to ascertain the amount of insurance
he was entitled to. Estimated loss is said to be about $800. The Board meets
Monday to make the assessment.
11-19-1896 PCS
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Saturday
evening, November 14, the people of our school district had the pleasure of
listening to their children talk. It was a very successful entertainment, given
at our village school, with which everybody was pleased. The parents could see
what their children were doing at school in the way of advancement. It proved
to them that our teachers are very much interested in the welfare of the
children. The speech read by Mr. Heckman should be remembered by every parent.
Teacher Wagner also gave us a short speech, in which he expounded the uses of
literature. “The Gypsy Girl” took best, Anna Gillen doing the act remarkably
well, as she has a sweet voice for singing. At the conclusion the people all
left, hoping to meet there again soon to hear of our teachers’ masterly work
through our children.
Last
Wednesday another wedding occurred in our village. The contracting parties were
Miss Susie Snider and A. Barrelsman. They were married at the Catholic Church
at 8 o’clock Wednesday morning. A good time was had at home during the day, and
a grand ball at Gillen’s Hall in the evening. Their many friends all join in
wishing them much joy and happiness through life.
J. B.
Mersman is getting quite a plant established in the way of a planing mill.
Anyone wishing to purchase lumber or anything carried in a planing mill should
call on J. B. Mersman before going elsewhere to buy.
Mr. Alex
Lauer has moved back to Ottoville from Delphos. Alex says no place like sweet
16.
We have had for the past few days a
Medicine Show here in town. Show every night --- sell medicine in their
program. Saturday evening they had a crowded house.
Still
someone says “Bryan is elected; just wait until every vote is in.” Well, he was
defeated this time, but that defeat will make him President in 1900. Monterey
Township did well, as it polled the biggest vote in its history. Let us keep it
up from fall to fall, until 1900, when we will again cast a ticket with the
name of W. J. Bryan as a header.
Nov. 17,
1896 ARGUS
11-26-1896 PCS
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Lue Swloe
is in town again.
Grandpa Faeth, of Landeck, Ohio, is
visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Another
wedding occurred here Wednesday morning, the contracting parties being Mr. F.
Droll and Miss Matilda Sherrick. They were married at the Catholic Church at 8
o’clock. Their many friends join in wishing them much joy and happiness through
life.
The 8-year-old
child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harmon died Nov. 17th, and was buried
Nov. 19th in the Catholic Cemetery at this place.
Thanksgiving
is here, and so are the turkeys. Our merchants have taken in a vast amount of
poultry in the last few days.
Judging from
the number of weddings that have occurred in and about his place, McKinley’s
wave of prosperity has surely overtaken us.
The young
people who reside here put forth their greatest efforts to entertain their
people, and yet, we have George and Steve going to Delphos to be entertained.
November
21, 1896 ARGUS
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Mr.
Joseph Leis has returned from Huron County.
Ottoville is making an improvement
in the way of shade trees being planted.
There will
be a meeting at Kehres’ Hall next Tuesday evening, the object of which is to
organize a Literary Society. This is something that will benefit all of us, let
us attend and make it a success.
The
Diensteberger family, from Delphos, gave us a good show thanksgiving evening in
Kehres’s Hall. They had a crowded house.
Mr. Henry
Trentkamp, who has been in Chicago the past three weeks, has returned. He had
an operation performed on his eyes.
Mr. Goede
Miller and daughter, of Mercer County, are here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Heckman.
Mrs. Walls, of Defiance, Ohio, is
here visiting the Otte family.
November
30, 1896
12-10-1896 PCS
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Items
Mr.
Goede Miller and daughter Viola, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Heckman,
have returned to their home in Mercer County.
Last
Tuesday at Cleveland, Ohio, the funeral of Rev. Father Westerholt took place.
The deceased was at one time pastor of the Catholic Church of this place. He
was pastor during the building of the old church. Rev. Mueller celebrated
Requiem High Mass in commemoration of the deceased.
Mrs. J. B.
Mersman, who has been on the sick list, is getting better.
On last Friday evening, the citizens of the Ottoville
Literary Society, in Kehres Hall. There was a crowded house. The question for
debate was: Resolved, that fire is more destructive than water. The speakers
for the affirmative side were: Frank Altenburger, L. N. Wagner, Steve
Wannemacher and John Ockuly: negative: August Heckman, George Altenburger,
Walter Mersman and Alex Wannemacher. The question was ably discussed on both
sides. The judge decided in favor of the affirmative. The society extends a
cordial welcome to all.
December 7,
1896
12-17-1896 PCS
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The
health of this community is good at present writing.
J. M. Vinandy and wife of New
Reigle, Ohio, are here visiting the Sutter family.
Mr. John
Zalmer has moved to Shelby, Richland County, Ohio.
Miss Rothman, of Delphos, Ohio, is
visiting the Schlagbaum family.
The
Literary Society had another crowded house last Friday evening, Dec. 11, 1896.
The question for debate was : Resolved, that whisky has caused more sorrow than
war. There were good debaters on both sides. The question was decided in favor
of the negative.
The 9th
girl has come to stay with Andrew Kehres, our hotel man.
Mr. William Gasser is in Toledo,
Ohio, on business.
December
14, 1896
12-24-1896 PCS
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Items
Mr.
J. B. Mersman left for Dayton, Ohio, last Thursday, to undergo a treatment for
his throat, and also to hear the great Frantz murder trial.
Mr. Nick
Gillen went to Delphos Thursday on business.
Mr. George Elkins, of Cincinnati,
is visiting his many chums and friends in this place.
J. W.
Grewe, of Frankfort, Ind., was here visiting Mrs. Ed. Mersman last Sunday.
There will be an entertainment
given at the schoolhouse, on the evening of January 1st, 1897. It
will be given by the scholars and teachers of the school; admission 5 cents.
The proceeds of the entertainment are to go towards purchasing suitable
pictures to decorate the walls of the schoolroom. Everybody is invited to
attend.
The
question for discussion last Friday evening in our debating hall was: Resolved,
that women should have the right of suffrage. It was a grand success and many
people were present. The women had good hopes until one of their own speakers gave
up his conscience, and subsequently the women received the cold shoulder. The
judges decided in favor of the negative.
December
21, 1896
12-31-1896 PCS
Ottoville
Items
Christmas
Day was merrily observed in Ottoville.
A Happy New Year to all the readers
of the SENTINEL.
Mr. Adam
Wenk, of New Riegel, Ohio is here visiting the Sutler family.
Mr. Garret Eickholt, of Michigan,
is spending the holidays with his sister, Mrs. Henry Hilvers.
Mr. George
Elkins has returned to Cincinnati to resume work.
Mr. George Fishbach, who has been
working in Nebraska, has come home on a visit to his many friends.
Mrs. Frisch
and son are visiting Mr. Frank Gminer.
To Observer of Rushmore, Ohio, we
wish to say, that the regular meeting of our Debating Society will be held on
Friday evening after New Year’s. The question for discussion on that evening
is: Resolved, that alcoholic drinks have caused more sorrow than war. We would
be pleased indeed, to have said society to attend. Everybody is welcome.
The
Debating Hall was, as usual, crowded last Wednesday evening. The question was:
Resolved, that a person will learn more by reading than by traveling. The
question was decided in favor of the affirmative. Much fun was connected our
barber Kramer’s speech.
December 29, 1896 ARGUS
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