1-9-1879 PCS
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Winter has set in, in full
custom, the weather has made splendid ice, and the icehouses are everywhere
being filled rapidly.
The snow has made splendid
sleighing and the people are taking advantage of it. The sawmill grounds are
being covered with logs, which, are daily being brought in, while the banks
along the canal are being covered with timber for shipment when the canal
opens. Sleigh riding is being indulged in at a lively rate, and the jingle of
the bells are heard throughout the night as well as the day.
The holidays are over and we can
safely say they never passed off in a more pleasant and lively manner to our
people. On Christmas eve a party of Delphos folks held a social dance at
Beckman’s new hall, and on New Years
eve a regular ball took place at Wannemacher’s hall at which the
attendance was so large that those present had to divide up into three
different apartments. A large delegation was present from Glandorf, Dr. Huber was here, and the Doctor himself makes a large delegation. It was
a lively time, and apropos, the turkeys and roosters suffered on the occasion
of these festivities.
On last Saturday Isaac Cary, a mason from Delphos, while
working at the culvert at Lock 19, was badly if not fatally hurt by a blow from
a pry which he was using in placing a large coping stone.
Mrs. Bohn lost a valuable mare last week, which broke a leg while in the
stable.
Mr. Coleman, the miller, has removed to
this place with his family.
A very cold snap has followed New
Years day, severe enough to cause the death of many birds, fowls and even dogs.
Our Cornet Band made an
Excursion trip to Ft. Jennings on the evening of 30th ult. They went
in a sleigh and had a fine time during their stay with the Band boys of Ft.
Jennings.
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The good sleighing is still
enjoyed by our people, yet it has not been free from the usual accidents. On
last Monday, on returning from Delphos, Mr. Jos. Pittner’s team runaway and his young horse broke a leg and had to be killed.
Mr. Matt Brinkman’s team also runaway and broke up his sleigh and threw him out upon the
ground skinning his face.
The culvert at Lock 19 is
completed and accepted by the State Engineer as a good job.
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2-6-1879 PCS
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No more snow, no more
sleighing; yet the winter is not over with, as at present it still cold and the
roads have a solid bottom.
Our flouring mill has
received new machinery, bolting cloths and beltings during the past week, and
workman are busy renovating and repairing for the spring work.
The prospect of work for
planning mill seems to be good for the coming season, as already six new
buildings are under contract.
On last Thursday the marriage of
John Odenweller and Anna Reckert took place. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Miller, Rev. Michenfelder, of Ft. Jennings, delivered
the sermon to the newly wedded pair. The cornet Band was also present and their
sweet music enlivened the occasion.
At an early hour on last
Wednesday morning the new building of James Bertling, at Ft. Jennings, occupied as
a shoe-shop and saloon, was totally destroyed by fire, with all its contents.
The loss was covered by insurance in the Howard Company of Knox County, to the
amount of $1100.
The sawmill whistle is again heard
and work in the mill is being pushed at a lively rate.
In your last issue I noticed a
communication from Jackson Township, from Ferd. Siegel, Jr., township clerk,
contradicting the accusations of some of the citizens of that township as to
exorbitant taxation. I do not desire to meddle with Jackson township affairs,
yet hold that its citizens have the same right to complain, as Mr. Siegel has
to denounce the action of the commissioners. His assertion that “several
hundred dollars are collected by way taxation from Jackson Township and
expended in other places” is not true and I denounce it as a falsehood. The
gentleman unquestionably realizes a position of public trust in a very small
degree.
Yours, ARGUS
2-27-1879 PCS
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On last Sunday afternoon the
dwelling house of old Mrs. McPheeters, one and one-half miles west of this place, was destroyed by fire.
Mrs. McPheeters would have been burned to death had she not been rescued from
the burning building by Mr. Jas. Dodson, a neighbor.
Mr. John Ross of Ft. Wayne, Ind., was here during last week placing several new
water wheels in the Grist Mill. Squire Keith, of Silver Creek N. Y., is also
here placing new machinery and fixtures in the mill. All preparatory for a
complete outfit for the opening in the spring.
On Monday of last week an old man
named Bigalow, living near Hamler dropped
dead while at work with his sons in the woods.
On last Saturday, Henry Heitkamp had his leg broken by a log falling upon it.
Our young folks attended a grand
ball at Beckman’s Hall, on last Monday
evening.
Dr. Skinner is in Ft. Wayne, Ind., attending the annual lectures and exercises
at the Medical College in that city.
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The school in District No.
2, Samuel Fretz, teacher, closed a term last week, with as large attendance. The
teacher gave general satisfaction.
Messrs. Gross & Krebs have closed a large contract with parties from Henry County, for
lumber and building materials.
The late high water has washed out
a part of two bridges north of this place, also damaged the roads considerable.
On last Sunday night, Henry Kleine, of Jackson Township, died,
and was buried on Wednesday last, at this place.
Charles and Sebastian Kehres have left here to look up a new location in Missouri.
Mr. Wm. Rekart and wife have been on a visit to Defiance.
The workman on the Canal Locks, are
busy finishing up their work in anticipation of the letting on of the water
this week.
On last Friday the approach to the
Auglaize bridge broke down while a lot of cattle and a four-horse team were
being driven upon it. Several of the cattle were precipitated to the bottom,
yet no serious damage was done. Work was immediately commenced and the bridge
repaired by Saturday evening.
Three inches of snow fell to
day, and it is still snowing and the sun is shining.
March 17, 1879 ARGUS
4-10-1879 PCS
Ottoville ItemsDr. Luelleman, from Cincinnati, has located here for the practice of his profession as physician. He is a young gentleman of good abilities and high education, and deserves good appreciation.
The first case of inquest
was held last Monday by Coroner Fournier in Palmer township, upon the
body of George Daugherty, found dead alongside of the railroad track, caused by the excessive
use of liquor and exposure to cold – laying out all night. Information was
brought by ‘Squire Shafer. Drs. Skinner and Luelleman made the post mortem
examination in the case.
James Adams, second oldest son of Israel Adams, went to Kansas about three weeks, but on arrival there took sick and
immediately started to return home; when he reached Delphos he could not be
brought any further, and died there on Saturday, March 29.
The flouring mill, with its
new machinery, is now in operation and doing excellent work.
Charles Marback has removed to Fremont, where
he will keep hotel.
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While the stores and
business generally is slack, the farming community is very busy with their
spring work, for which the weather is very favorable.
Mr. W. Helmkamp is laying his cellar walls for
his new brick dwelling house.
Peter Wannemacher is about to build an elegant
dwelling near town. Jacob Snyder has also started to build a
dwelling on his lot.
A large lot of car timber
was hauled to the canal bank for shipping during the past week, from a sawmill
in Van Wert County.
Mr. H. Beckman, an old resident of this place has left here and gone to Ottawa to carry
on the hotel business.
Many farmers from a distance
have been noticed here of late getting their grist ground at the new improved
mill of Schulien & Wannemacher, who are now turning out excellent work.
May 5th, 1879 ARGUS
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A shocking accident occurred
at Landeck, five miles above Delphos, on last Wednesday morning about 10
o’clock. The steam sawmill owned by Frank Williams, exploded a boiler, instantly killing Mr. Williams and fatally
injuring his son who died in a few hours afterwards while having one of his
legs amputated. A little boy five years old, was inside the mill but did not
get hurt.
On Wednesday morning two
freight trains collided on the P., Ft. W. & C. Railway, near Elida, Allen
County, demolishing the trains, but no person was hurt.
On last Saturday night a
week, the smoke house of Joseph Voght, in Monterey Township, was burned together with all of its contents,
consisting of a large supply of meat and other articles.
May 31, 1879 ARGUS
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The glorious fourth was
ushered in by the waving of flags, which surmounted several of our buildings,
the shooting of guns, &c. The young folks put in the day at dancing and
enjoying themselves greatly, while a large portion of the farming community
spent the day in their fields attending to their crops.
The boys of the Cornet Band
returned from Ottawa at a late hour, and a happier set you never saw. They speak
in great praise of the people of Ottawa and of their good treatment while in
attendance at the tournament.
A glorious harvest is now
being gathered, and the rattling of the reaper strikes the ear from all
directions. Almost everybody able to work is in the harvest-fields.
A large amount of good hay
was put during the past week and during the dry weather.
Perry and Wurst and Reckart and Koeble have bought new steam engines
to run their threshing machines.
July 6, 1879 ARGUS
Printed right below the
previous article
Ottoville, O., July 5th, 1879.
Editor Sentinel. –
Please allow us, through the columns of your paper, to tender our sincere
thanks to the members of the Ottawa Silver Cornet Band, and the citizens of
Ottawa generally, for their kind hospitality and generous treatment toward us
while attending the Band Tournament and Fourth of July Celebration at your
place. It was not the pecuniary value of the prize (however valuable it is to
us) that prompted us to participate in the tournament, but the renewal of
friendship, and to become better aquatinted with our fellow musicians of the
county, in trial of the labors and endurements connected with a successful
band. We hope to meet again.
Ottoville
Cornet Band.
M.
Schulien, Leader.
9-4-1879 PCS
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While sending a few items
from here, I can hardly abstain from giving a short sketch of the life of the
late Dr. Rudolph Reul, of our neighboring town of Delphos, Ohio.
Dr. Rudolph Reul departed this life
at his residence in Delphos on the morning of August 20th, in the 53rd
year of his age, after an illness of three weeks, from paralysis. The funeral
took place on Thursday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. Heinze and the Town Council of Delphos. The Mayor had issued his
proclamation to close up all business houses during the funeral hours, and the
town appeared as though the loss of one of their beloved citizens was felt by
everyone. A large procession was formed, headed by the School Children,
followed by the Saengerbund, the Fire Company, the Germania Band, a Company of
Soldiers of the 118th Regiment, the City Council, the Board of
Education. After which came the corpse, followed by the family and thousands of
people from home and abroad, tendering their last tribute of respect to the
deceased.
Dr. Reul was born in the
1826, in the city of Offenburg in Baden. His younger years were continually
employed in study. While yet a student, the cry of Liberty and Freedom, that
prevailed in his native country in the year 1848, inflamed his heart and led
him to take an active part in the revolution. He was taken prisoner and thrown
in confinement, but he succeeded in making his escape and took flight for
America, where he arrived in 1849, and located in Delphos, where he commenced
the practice of medicine. His skill in the profession, his kindness of heart
toward every one, and his liberality in pecuniary matters soon brought him an
extensive practice, and at the time of his death his practice was unequalled in
extent. A large portion of Putnam County deeply feel his loss.
During the Rebellion Dr. Reul enlisted in the Union army, and was Captain in the 118th
Regiment. While in command of his company at Atlanta he was wounded in the side
by a bombshell. He never entirely recovered from his wound; and an examination
showed it to have been the indirect cause of his earl death.
As a citizen Dr. Reul was
trustworthy, energetic, and possessed great abilities. For some years he was
one of the Directors of the First National Bank and afterwards President up to
the time of his death. He always took a great interest in the education of
children, and devoted a great deal of time to the improvement of schools. As a
friend to the cause of education, and as a Member of the Board of Education,
his place can be hardly filled.
A few days ago Dr. Luelleman of this place received information of the drowning of his younger
brother in Colorado, while trying to cross a creek with a team.
On last Thursday the marriage of
John D. Miller and Miss Margarete Lauer took place in the Catholic Church here, on which occasion many
friends from a distance were present.
George Rieger had his shoulder dislocated by falling from a stairway.
A canal boat, loaded with 2200
bushels of wheat from the millers here, was sunk by another boat on last
Wednesday night near Napoleon. The boat, with the entire cargo, sunk to the
bottom inside of fifteen minutes from the collision, causing a severe loss to
the parties interested. The boat was owned by Mr. Mondary of this place.
Sept. 1, 1879 ARGUS
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Considerable sickness
prevails in this vicinity: the diphtheria appeared in some cases. A daughter of
Mr. J. N. Etchen, aged 7 years, died last week of diphtheria; also, Mr. John Geckle, of Jackson Township, lost two children, while two more of his family
are sick with the same disease.
Joseph Voghthenry had his arm broken last Friday by falling from the roof of an
out-building which he was preparing to re-shingle.
There was a large break in
the canal last week at the new stone culvert at lock 19, causing by the washing
out of the east bank.
A new telegraph line is
about to be erected along the canal from Toledo to Cincinnati. The posts and
wires have already been delivered along the line and twenty-four hands are
following up and putting them in position. The line is to be completed within a
month.
The great loss sustained by
Schulien & Wannemacher by the sinking of the canal-boat belonging to Mr. Mondary with a load of their wheat, was adjusted by arbitration between
the parties, thus avoiding a perplexing lawsuit.
Mr. Jos. W. Reckart has sold his share in the steam threshing machine to Charles
Kehres, who is now running it with
new speed. The threshing however is principally over in this locality.
A grand political meeting is
anticipated here next Monday. Hon. W. D. Hill and H. E. McLure, Esq., are to address the
meeting. You will hear of Monterey in October.
Sept. 16, 1879 ARGUS
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The roads have become good
for the first time this season
The wheat fields are considerably
damaged from the extreme draught, especially on low lands.
Carpenters have commenced work at
Lock 17, which is to be rebuilt this winter.
The property of Oliver Sellet was purchased by John Odenweller last week, who will carry on in the saloon business. Mr., Sellet
has removed to a farm near town, formerly owned by J. Exner.
The commodious dwelling house of
Peter Wannemacher was dedicated the other Sunday eve, together with the celebration
of his name and Fiftieth birthday. On which occasion his many friends, together
with the Band, met there, and after a pleasant evening the crowd departed with
the best wishes for him to live to see another birthday fifty years hence.
Our late teacher L. Odenweller, has accepted the position as
organist and teacher at New Cleveland, and removes there soon.
Samuel Fretz has taken up school at the White School House, in the north end of
this township. Sam is at home among children.
Several marriages have taken place
here lately: among them are the following: Henry Krebs with Mary Korfman of Landeck; Anton Fuerst and Mary Heitkamp, both from here; Andrew
Willaker and Louise Kersting; George Rieger and E. Boerger of Delphos; Jos. Droll of Seneca county and Louise Hug.
Mr. Wm. Helmkamp has his new brick dwelling completed, which is a fine structure
and very conveniently arranged. He enjoys the ownership of the first brick
house in Monterey Township.
Our mills, saw mill and
planning mill, are all running more than ordinary time, preparatory and in
anticipation of the approaching winter.
Nov. 12, 1879 ARGUS
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A number of changes of
location have occurred among our businessmen during the past week. Oliver
Sellet has removed to the farm formerly owned by John Exner, and John Odenweller has taken possession of his old
location.
Peter Krebs, Jr., has purchased the property
of George Irick, and has opened a saloon. Mr.
Irick is now living in the house of A. Schurer. Dr. Luelleman has removed his office to the house of Samuel Fretz.
Miss Sophia Zissler, from Halle, Prussia, a niece of Mrs. Fournier, and Miss Pauline Herzog, from Baden, a sister-in-law of Seb. Bendele, have arrived here from Germany.
Martin Schwartzmiller has sold his farm to Mr. Victor Brown, of Michigan.
The canal boat that sometime
ago sank with a load of wheat has again sunk with a load of lumber near Dayton.
The boys held a grand ball at
Beckman’s Hall, on last Thursday
evening.
Dr. Hoehn, of Landeck, spent last
Sunday in this place.
Rev. Father Muller rendered service at Kalida on last Sunday and is spending a few
days in devotional services at Findlay.
Mr. B. Wenzlick has sold his farm of 129 acres to Mr. Exfelder, of Massillon, Ohio. Price
$4000.
Nov. 24, 1879 ARGUS
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Continuous bad weather, most impassable roads, slack of business, and communication nearly stopped, are now daily complaints.
Otto Wrocklage has returned home from Michigan where he worked in the pineries the past year.
Mrs. Lampke and family have returned from Arkansas. She and her son-in-law have rented rooms in the house of Leo Rekart.
It is now stated that the water will remain in the canal all winter at this point, so the mill will be enabled to run steady, much to the convenience of this community. The saw millers have cleaned their yard this week will now lay up for winter.
Mr. Schwartzmiller has bought a farm in Michigan and will remove there when the roads permit.
Miss Jane Swayze began teaching a branch school of this district on last Wednesday, near the south end of the township.
The canal packet of B. Henke sprung a leak last Wednesday and was sunk to the ground on its return close to town. Some of its cargo was slightly damaged, though the injuries to the packet are again repaired.
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12-25-1879 PCS
Ottoville ItemsA terrible accident occurred near here last Thursday afternoon about 1 o’clock. The dwelling house of Mr. Joseph Perrin, who resides about two miles north of this place, was totally destroyed by fire, and a little child ten months old, burned to death. The dwelling took fire in the absence of the parents, who had left their children in charge of the house. When the fire broke out two of the little children ran out of the house and hid in the corncrib, leaving the baby in the cradle, where it was burned to death. The building was entirely consumed, together with all the household goods and a quantity of wheat. The building was a two-story log house, well finished, and owned by Mr. Wm. Reckert. There was no insurance on building or household goods.
Esquire Wannemacher has been confined to his bed for the past week, being laid up with rheumatism and a lame back.
Mrs. Elizabeth Betinger, of Cincinnati, arrived here last Saturday to attend her sister, Mrs. A. Schurer, who is dangerously sick.
Mr. Colman, our miller, left for Bellefontaine last week, and a miller from Piqua has taken his place.
Transportation on the canal has ceased for
the winter.
The
proper dam and shutes to retain the water for the mills have been constructed.
Dec. 19, 1879 ARGUS
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