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The Holidays were spent
unusually quiet.
George Bohnholzer was seriously hurt last week,
while at work on the sawmill at Wisterman. He was brought here for treatment.
A large supply of splendid
ice was laid up by our merchants during the last cold weather.
Mr. Henry Moore is the boss ship-timber man in
northwestern Ohio. He has banked about one hundred and fifty pieces on the
canal during the short spell of sleighing.
Mr. Henry Roseman, Mr. Leister and A. Shisach, former residents here, are now spending the holidays with their old
friends in this neighborhood.
Jos. and P. Wannemacher and Wm. Kalt spent Christmas with friends in
Ft. Wayne; Mr. Jacob Gross was in Tiffin, and J. P. Etchen also was in Seneca County
during the week; Frank Distel is away to New Washington to
spend New Year.
A happy New Year to the
SENTINEL attaches from your.
Jan. 1, 1882 ARGUS
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The sawmill yards are
getting filled up with a splendid lot of logs during this snow. Everybody seems
to be marketing timber these days.
Sleighing parties are in
order now. Numerous visitors are coming here daily and making this point a
place of resort.
A team belonging to Conrad
Studer ran away last Wednesday, whereby his son had two ribs broken and
was otherwise injured.
Mathias Rambo, a resident here for the last three years, and formerly of Paulding
County, died last Thursday morning. A brother of his, from Massillon, Ohio,
attended the funeral.
Old Mrs. Osinge was found dead in her bed on
Wednesday morning, at the house of her daughter-in-law, three miles west of
here. She was buried at Delphos last Friday. Mrs. Osinge had arrived at a very
old age, and was one of the first settlers of this township – had lived here
about thirty-two years.
Mr. Jos. Leatherhase, from Tiffin, Ohio, was here on business during last week.
Mr. Gebhard, the saddler, is off to Ft. Wayne for a few days.
Jan. 13, 1883 ARGUS
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The flood last Sunday was
about 20 inches higher than ever before known in this locality. Several
families had to leave their houses; also some stock was drowned.
Mr. Frank Helmkamp sold his interest in the
planing mill to Jacob Gross, his partner, who will rebuild it and continue the business at the old
stand.
The straw stack of M.
Wrocklage fell over last Saturday,
killing four head of young cattle.
Married, on the 6th
inst., at the Catholic Church in Ottoville, Mr. Adam Wannemacher and Miss Adeline Gard, both of this place. Also, John Shirley, of this place, to Philippine Etchen, of Seneca County, on the 23d of January.
Died at her residence, Mrs.
Frank Clemens, of Confinement with twins. One of the twins is living. Also, on the
21st ult., the infant of Henry Bensman.
Messrs. Jos. Schulien and Theodore Helmkamp, of this place, were in Chicago last week.
Feb. 10, 1883 ARGUS
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As the spring draws near,
life seems to be inspiring every branch of business. The prospects seem to be
grand this season. Many new buildings and factories are about to be
constructed. The flouring mill of Schulien & Wannemacher is undergoing a thorough
renovation. A number of carpenters are at work taking out the interior of the
mill, replacing the old machinery with new, and are also putting in a large
power water wheel, new bolting chests and other fixtures, and when completed
will rank among the best mills in Northwestern Ohio.
Mr. Gross has prepared for rebuilding the
planing mill. It will be a brick building this time.
Mr. Nicholas Schulien has received a large new engine
and placed it in his mill, which he will run extensively in connection with a
stave factory.
Messrs. F. Gmeiner, Andrew Kehres and J. J. Miller have bought a tile mill and 3½
acres of ground from Peter Wannemacher, and will open a tile and brickyard the coming season.
A new drug store was opened
up by Drs. Williams & Dangler at the old storehouse stand of
Mr. Helmkamp. This is what much needed in this locality.
The parents of Wm. Gasser, with their family, three in number, arrived here last week from
Germany. Mr. Gasser intends to buy a farm here and
locate thereon.
Mr. Chris. Rizman has sold his farm to G. Hedrich and H. Gerke and intends to locate at North
Creek, this county
March 12, 1883 ARGUS
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On last Thursday Mr. John
Harter was found dead in the woods, near Lock 14, Mr. Harter was
splitting rails in the woods, and being subject to fits, he was taken by a
spell and fell with his head in to a pond of water and drowned. He was buried
at Ft. Jennings on Saturday. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his
loss.
The farm known as the Conrad
Henry farm, located three miles north of here, changed hands last week.
It was sold to Mr. Gasser, who came here from Germany.
Mr. Wrocklage also sold his farm to J. D.
Miller, last Monday.
Mr. William Rekart purchased a very fine parlor
organ, last week.
Mr. Henry Beckman is driving the prettiest
Canadian pony team in Putnam County.
A livery team ran away for
Mr. Ludwig, last Thursday, caused by the breaking of the tongue. He had one foot
hurt by the accident.
March 31, 1883 ARGUS
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At Ottoville this county, this morning Henry Earnest,
foreman of. A. Garhard stein's brick yard in that place, met with a very
painful accident. He and one of his men were engaged in driving stakes. One had
just been driven some distance down, when Earnest, who was holding the slake,
suddenly raised his hand over the top of the stake to see if it was not driven
enough, when the stake driver brought the large sledgehammer down, catching Mr.
Ernest's hand and wrist, crushing them to a jelly.
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On Sunday, the 1st
inst., the dwelling house on the farm of Joseph Eickholt, about three miles south-west from here, was totally destroyed by fire
with its entire contents. The house was occupied by two families, that of Mr.
Eickholt and that of his sister, Mrs. Hemker, both were absent at the time. Three children had been left in the
house, who ran away when they discovered the upper part of the house on fire.
Before any assistance could arrive the whole building was in flames and nothing
could be saved. The building was insured in the Delphos Farmers Mutual
Insurance Company; their loss is heavy however on household goods.
The machinery for the new
tile-factory arrived last week.
Stones for the culvert near
lock 17 was shipped on last Saturday. Mr. Peter Krebs is constructing the outlet for
the same to the creek.
Otto Kortokrax was married to Caroline Wink, at New Rigel, on last Thursday, and has moved on his farm in Jackson
Township, near Hamer.
Mr. Jos. Letterhase and Miss Rose Wrocklage were married on Monday at the
Catholic Church here. They will make Tiffin their future home.
Mr. and Mrs. Schulien, from Chicago, were here this week visiting their relatives. They are
in route for Germany and will go on the ocean next week Wednesday.
Miss Barbara Schulien, our milliner, was at Chicago and laid in a new line of goods. Her
stock is now complete and of the finest and latest styles. Miss Schulien is
doing and extensive business in her line. Her patterns and styles are generally
favored by the ladies.
Rower & Kumerly had their tile-kiln enlarged,
and will commence making tile soon to supply farmers.
April 13, 1883 ARGUS
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The village was partially on
wheels last week; The furniture store was moved on the property of F. Krebs on Third street; the cabinet
shop was moved on the lots of Charles Wannemacher for an implement ware-room; the
wagon maker’s shop of Frank Distel was moved on his lot in the
south end of town; the boiler of the planing mill was moved to a better
position, in the rear of the engine room; the stave-cutting machinery was sold
to N. Schulien and moved to their new place
near his saw-mill.
Mr. A. Heitzman is constructing an addition to
his house, near the upper bridge.
Mr. Rauer & Kumerly have delivered their first
kiln, of the season, of their excellent tile last week.
The brickyard for making
brick for the new church and the planing mill is in full operation.
On last Sunday morning fire
broke out in the tile sheds of Rauer & Kumerly, but it was soon
extinguished by our citizens. It was caused by a fire built on the inside for
the purpose of keeping the frost out.
Teacher Gard is a grandfather over a little
girl.
May 6, 1883 ARGUS
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On last Thursday the
children made their first communion at the Catholic Church in this place. Our
Band furnished music for the occasion. The weather was fine and a great many
strangers were present which rendered the occasion a very pleasant one.
On last Saturday some person
or persons tried to enter the residence of Charles Mohrbach. But were frightened away by Mr. Mohrbach, who got up and fired a
revolver shot out into the air.
Mr. John Straman and Dr. Williams, of Kalida, and Frank Winkleman, of Glandorf, were in town last Sunday.
The Ottoville House and the
storehouse of Wannemacher & Flieg have put out new awnings.
Two families from Elsas,
Germany, arrived at A. Rellinger’s last week.
On last Saturday the
aqueduct across Jennings Creek broke through, which keeps out water between
here and Delphos.
A young man from Cincinnati
and Kate Wolke of this place, were married at
the Catholic Church last Tuesday.
The school in district No.
2, taught by Lizzie Alt, closed this week. As a teacher she gave the best of satisfaction.
Mr. R. Cummings, of Ft. Jennings, was here yesterday, soliciting insurance and met
with good success. As Mr. Cummings represents some of the best companies and is
a gentleman to deal with, no doubt his services will be appreciated.
May 28, 1883 ARGUS
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We were almost without a
canal this season; continual breaks on it have interfered with the navigation
so as to make almost worthless. At present the canal is again without water, on
account of a culvert being built near the lock two miles below this place.
On last Thursday the opening
of Beckman’s new hall took place here by holding a grand social ball. Many young
folks from neighboring towns were present; the cornet band opened with several
pieces of splendid music; a string band from Delphos played during the night.
It was the finest gathering ever held here of the kind, and all passed off
peaceably and pleasant.
On Sunday evening last the
choir of the Catholic Church prepared a surprise party on Mrs. Louisa Rekart, on the occasion of her 59th birthday. The choir and the
cornet band proceeded to her residence at dusk and at once opened with music to
the great surprise of the whole family. The venerable lady was completely
overcome by the large assembly that came to congratulate her on her birthday.
After several pieces of music, some nice presents, consisting of a raw silk
lounge, a center table, rocking chair, etc., were presented to her; Rev. Father
Miller making the presentation
address, thanking her for her many years of services during the past thirty
years to the choir of the church. The gathering was entertained with vocal and
instrumental music for several hours and was treated in the best manner by Mrs.
Rekart and her husband. The occasion was pleasant and honorable in every
respect.
The first kiln of brick was
burned and opened this week. They proved to be a splendid article, both in
quality and color. Success to the brickyard boys.
Mr. Peter Krebs has enlarged his building to a
two story, square front, which makes a fine appearance.
Mr. Olive Sutter has bought a building and is
about to open up a barbershop.
June 26, 1883 ARGUS
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The northbound freight train
on the T. C. & L. R. R., consisting of some thirty cars, was wrecked about
eighty rods north of Douglas. Five cars loaded with pig iron, wheat and St.
Paul self-binders and the engine were demolished. No personal injury was done.
A sidetrack was soon constructed to pass other trains.
F. Gmeiner & Co. burnt their first
kiln in their new yard, last week.
Wurst & Perry started out with their steam
thresher last Friday.
The stone culvert under the
canal near lock 17 has been completed by contractor John Goetzinger, of Dayton, and the canal is once more open for navigation.
The flouring mill of
Schulien & Wannemacher has been under repair for the
past eight months and is now completed. They put in a new large power water
wheel, new bolting cloths and chests, two new rollers and other machinery,
which makes it one of he best mills in northwestern Ohio. It is now open for
public patronage.
John Brandehoff was badly hurt by some plank
falling from a car in the second story of the mill, hitting him in the head,
knocking him senseless and otherwise injuring his body.
Mr. Ahrenhoeffel, known to many people of Putnam County as a miller at Hoover’s mill, and
also at the mill in this place, died last Saturday at Delphos.
A little infant of Joseph
Muhlenbach was buried here last Monday.
Jos. Dodson, one of the many pioneers of this township, died last Wednesday, at
the age of 90 years.
July 30, 1883 ARGUS
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John Converse, a deaf and dumb man, who lived at Douglas, was killed by a freight
train, on Thursday morning, at that place. He was going to his work, walking
the railroad track, and not being able to hear the whistle was struck by the
train and thrown aside by the cowcatcher. Both feet were badly mashed and were
otherwise injured. His right foot was amputated by Drs. Skinner and Williams, but the next day death relieved him of his suffering.
Christopher C. Martin, an old resident of this vicinity, became insane last week and was
taken to the Dayton asylum,
The wife of Alford Bell (colored) died last Friday of
consumption.
One hundred and sixty
thousand brick for the new church building was hauled to the ground last week.
A contract for an addition
to the schoolhouse was let to Charles Heitzman on last Saturday.
Wurst and Heitzman also received a contract for
building an approach to the Hedrick Bridge.
The brick walls of the new
planing mill are making a fine appearance.
August 12, 1883 ARGUS
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We are informed that a
horrible accident took place last Wednesday at Plumb’s Cross Roads, Paulding
County, Ohio. The matter is related to us as follows: Mr. Henry Plumb, who kept a country store and the post office at that point, went
across the road into a saw-mill. While the saw was running empty he undertook
to examine something underneath the saw, and while in front of it bending down
the saw caught the rim of his hat and pulled his head in to it, splitting it in
two, killing him instantly. Mr. Plumb was middle aged man and leaves a wife and
seven children to mourn his untimely death.
Mr. J. F. Hammons had two colts stolen a short
time since; one two-year-old bay, with a bell on, and one yearling gray. The
thief is well known and was followed to the central part of the state. The
authorities are after him and it is hoped will gather him in. The fellow is
known as a penitentiary bird.
The south canal bridge at
this place broke down last Thursday noon, while a wagon loaded with wheat,
belonging to Alman Miller, was crossing. The driver and team received no injury, but the wheat
was wet through. Our citizens are making preparations to erect a low turning
bridge, if the Commissioners and Board of Public Works will grant it.
Mr. Yeier is erecting a building for a
shoe store near his dwelling house.
Great excitement is
prevailing in this neighborhood on the account of the missing of the wife of
Conrad Fuerst, who lives half way between this place and Delphos. She was cruelly
abused and beaten by her husband late Tuesday night, when she ran away in her
night clothes and no trace of her have been found since. The water in the canal
is to be let off today, as it is suspected she may be drowned.
August 20, 1883 ARGUS
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The barn of Augustine Kehres was struck by lightning during
the thunderstorm on the evening of the 22d ult. and totally destroyed. Nothing
could be saved of its contents. The barn was a large frame building and
contained 24 tons of hay, 216 bushels of wheat, 100 bushels of corn, one new
mower and single reaper, one spring wagon, plows, harrows, and many smaller
farm implements and tools; also one Victor Cloverhuller belonging to F. Gmeiner and A. Kehres. The loss is a
heavy one for Mr. Kehres; however the building was insured in the Delphos
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company. Carpenters are already at work to build a new
one in place.
The sawmill of Peter
Wannemacher & Son came near being
destroyed by fire last Friday night about midnight. The flames were discovered
by Frank Schwartz, one of the brickyard hands, who gave the alarm in time to extinguish
the fire before much loss was done.
Mr. Chamberlin, of Delphos, with his gang of plasterers, was here during the past
week plastering four buildings.
Rev. Kleekamp, of Edgerton, Ohio was here this week.
Sept. 1, 1883 ARGUS
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The new planing mill
building is now completed, but the machinery is yet to be placed therein. Mr.
Gross expects to have it running this
fall yet. The building is a magnificent one for the kind and when in operation
will prove beneficial to the town and surrounding country.
Mr. Geier has completed his new boot and
shoe store; it is a splendid building for his purpose.
Mr. Rieger and Krebs are also running a new shoe
shop.
A swinging bridge on Third
Street across the canal was granted by the County commissioners and the Board
of Public Works. A long felt want would be supplied thereby.
As autumn is approaching and
we cast a glance for the coming year, we can with truth say: but little wheat
and no market for what little there is; no corn and plenty in want of it;
potatoes are more plenty and of better quality than ever before known; hay in
abundance. Less wheat sown this fall than for several years past, owing to the
dry weather.
An enthusiastic Democratic
meeting was held at Beckman’s Hall last Saturday evening. Messrs. Brown, Lentzy, Uphaus and Sheriff Rothman were present as speakers.
Mr’s. Winkleman & Vinke have purchased the property of
the late William Helmkamp and will soon remove their
stock of goods into the building formerly occupied by Mr. Helmkamp.
Mr. Charles Wannemacher was summoned by telegraph to
Fremont, where his wife was taken severely ill while on a visit to some of her
relatives.
Oct. 7, 1883 ARGUS
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In consequence of sickness
there has been a lack of Items in your valuable paper for some time from this
place, but we are happy to say that we are again at our post.
Considerable changes have
taken place in this village of late. Messrs. Winkleman & Vinke have moved their store into the
old Helmkamp storeroom, on corner of Front
and West Canal streets. Their new room is filled with a large stock of goods,
making a fine appearance. Mr. Otte will carry on a store in the
old post office room. Messrs. John Wannemacher & F. Thessing have rented the harness and
saddler shop and are preparing to carry on the business in first class style.
As they are both straight and energetic young men we predict success to their
business.
The new planing mill is
completed and is in first rate running order. It is a beauty of the kind. We
hope the untiring energy of Mr. Gross will be rewarded by a
successful business. He has just received a boatload of lumber and other
building material, and will be able to fill orders for his customers.
Mr. N. Schulien has just received the iron
roofing for his stave factory, which will soon be in running order.
Both of our tile factories
are selling off their tile very rapidly. Messrs. Rower & Kuemerly have disposed of as high as
10,000 tile in one day.
Mr. Frank Helmkamp with his family has moved on
his farm in section 6, Jennings Township.
The stonework of the turning
bridge across the canal is progressing rapidly. Mr. Oscar Wilson is the contractor and intends
to do a No. 1 job.
Our school has been divided
into two departments. The primary department, containing about forty-five
scholars, is occupying the new room, with Mr. John Odenweller as teacher; the higher
department, containing about sixty pupils, is taught by Mr. J. G. Gard. This is a move in the right direction, and will no doubt give a
better opportunity to enhance the education of our children.
Nov. 26,1883 ARGUS
