The Daily Herald from Delphos, Ohio • Page 4

Cloak Opening To-Morrow. opportunity t. make a election from the manufacturers' line and have a warm to-day, but we all know that the winter will soon be cllTthis season. My selection is complete. WULFHORST.

Wbs A Big Bargain for HE GLOBE." AT "THE S. F. SHENK Demolition of Old Commercial jg OUBe Brief History. IO Per cent. Off ON ALL Ladies' and Misses' Cloaks and Suits, All during the Month of October.

FOR CASH PURCHASES. We have purchased the largest and most complete line of Cloaks and Suits ever brought to Delphos 'Tis essential for everybody in Delphos and vicinity to rail and have a look at our UP-TO-DATE Ladies' and Misses Cloaks and Suits. OUR SUITS Give a maximum of comfort and a minimum of expense, they combine perfection and fit with reasonableness of price. They satisfy perfectly the demands of the public for perfect fitting combination garments. Ladies who have worn S.

F. Shenk Cloaks and Suits once will buy no other kind. They please the most fastidious. Therefore wa remind you again of the big bargain of IO Per Cent. Off FOR CASH PURCHASES.

All during the long month of October. Ono of the First Mullt and Conducted In DelphoB-Was a Fine Hostelry at One Time. The razing to tbe ground of tbe building on west Second street, on the Grotbouse land, marks tbe passing oi the last of that which was once the Commercial Hotel, at one time considered one of the finest hotels in northwestern Ohio, and within whose walls many distinguished men have been entertained. In attempting to give a history of the building, the HERALD does not guarantee that every statement wil be absolutely correct, but, like all history, it will be subject to correc tion. Many old citizens have been asked to give their knowledge of the Commercial house, since its existence and among those who contributed to ward that whicn follows are J.

H. Wabrahoff, Mrs. M. Chambers, 8. D.

Chambers, D. M. Bliss and Gus. Grotbouse. Charles E.

Ross erected the building in 1847, two years after the canal was completed, with the intention of making it a boarding place or hotel. In 1853 he opened the Commercial house and in October of 1858, after Mr Boss' daughter died the family moved er dance, to Van Wert. Tbos. Chambers, father of S. D.

Chambers, assumed the man agement of the hostelry until December of 1859, when Mr. Ross returned from Van Wert. After remaining there as landlord for many years, Mr. Ross sold tbe place to W. D.

Jones, who is now landlord of the Areline Hotel at Ft. Wayne, Ind. About tbe year 1868 Mr. Jones turned tbe place over to Daniel Helt and went to Munoie, Ind. Mr.

Helt died there and Mr. Jonee came back and took the management of the house again. Mr. Jonee still conducting ed in tbe fire of 1872. American Houst was built at tbe corner of Mum and Fourth streets, in 1810, and was in charge of R.

M. Peddicord for two years, Risley Higglns then taking it. It burned after the war. The Neil Hotel, at the corner of Main and Third, was established in 1847. It is at present used as a residence by G.

G. Frankenberg and family. The Unon, later called the Hecker House, wa built in 1848 about where the dry goods store of A. J. Scbmidt now stands.

Then came the Burnett, tbe Phelan and tbe Rose House, now the Beckman. The facts given in thin paragraph are taken from a history of Delphos written by Mrs. G. Frankenberg. The residence of John Roth, on Washington street, is being repainted Ask your grocer for Lang's buck wheat Fresh from this year's grain tf.

THE EISTEDDFOD. Great MuBical Feetvval at Venedocia, Monday. Mark Evans, With the Choir Composed of Leatherwood aud Horeb Voices, Won thelilK I The Firemen invite their friends to enjoy a dance with them at City Hall Thursday evening. The Commissioners of Allen county Monday viewed the route of tbe proposed Thomas Gecgler ditch, at Landeck. There will be a merry gathering at City Hall, Thursday evening, when the Fire Department will give anoth- Dr.

M. Fant. Careful attention given to all branches of dentistry. Office in Fisber Block, Delphos, Ohio. 98-dwlm The beating aparatus at the opera house is being placed in condmon t-o that the house can be heated without difficulty.

New flues are being placed in the boiler. A Findlay man has found that the salt water found while drilling for oil contains medical properties of value and that it will cure gout and rfaeu- agan. ------the house when tbe big fire occurred maiistn when used as a bath. Here is In 1872 but soon pled out of ex-4. hint to Haller to open up i.tence a hotel and uaed by various parties as a saloon.

mMjagement An addition on the vyeet side, at the corner of Second and Canal reat8 was used as a parlor and kltch en for the hotel, and later by a Mr. The Eisteddfod held at Cambrian EU11, in Venedocia, Monday, was a mucb grander affair than was anticipated when the plans were laid was intended to be only literary event between the a schools of Horeb, Salem and Zion, but the program did not announce that others would be barred they took ad van tage of tbe opportunity to enter some of the contests. The hall was packed at a 1 of the sessions, morning, afternoon and evening. D. Evans Jones, of Venedocia, was President of tbe morning sion, Rev.

D. M. Jones, of Horeb, served in the afternoon, and at tbe evening session Rev. Edward Roberts, of Venedocia. Tbe town was 'full of visitors and tbe evening session witnessed the largest crowd.

Many were unable to gain admittance to the hall. The Horeb Choral Union, under the leadership of Prof. Evans, of Dalphos, won tbe first prize of $10 for the rendition of -'The Last Rose," over the Venedooia and Spence-ville choruses. The choir also woo the next prize of $10 for "Breezes of Morning," over Venedocia. The male chorus, "Roman Soldiers," was won by Leatherwood, under the direction of Prof.

James Jones. Children's chorus, "Lift High His Royal Banner," prize of $6 was won by Zion Children's Choir. Children's chorus, "Great God of Wonders, $6 divided between Zion and Venedocia. The mixed double quartelt, "Go Tell His Disciples," won by Venedocia party. Mixed trio, "The Voyagers," $1-50, Margate! Breese, R.

O. Evans, W. C. Morgan, Venedocia. Male trio, "The Three Shepherds," $1.50, won by Venedocia party.

Male quartet, "Lead Kindly Light," $2, Van Wert, Male quartet, i Jewel iJewel i Jewel Means the Range that always cooks well and bakes well. Means the range that is constructed of the finest material and nas the finest workmanship. Means the Range that will wear a lifetime an! always give satisfaction. Means the Range tbat stands highest in th estimation of every Means the Range that is sold at a lower price than any other standard Range in the country. Largest Line of Ranges and Heaters in Delphos.

GEMKE BROS. BUSCB. ON THE CORNER. ffI ifTRff You'll Be Glad If you try our prepared HEAT S.F. "THE GLOBE." SCO.

"THE GLOBE." MONEY IS PAID. CATS-Black preferred. Cleveland street. LOST. Famous Lima Bank Bobbery a Closed Incident.

IS In obedience to the mandate of the supreme court, which sustained the findin-8 of tbe circuit and common the Delphos be Dg coo gratu i ate haviog 8ecure the play, "A Sec- Wftrrant and make the pleasing en for the hotel, and later by a r. ouncement tb at the company will Updegrove as a billiard ball, the first 1 be secare for a return en- ever conducted in Delpbos. This part ement be ore he present reason is of the building was moved away and I is now a residence, the first south of -----the business house next to the opera C. M. Phelpa, Foreetdale, says house block, on Canal street.

bis child was completely cured of a Joe Will rented the property for a bad case of eczema by the use of Ue- blacksmith shop, entering the business Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. Beware in competition against Joseph Grot- all counterfeits. It instantly bouse, with whom be bad previously lieves piles. King Bros. been in partnership.

Mr. Will erect- ed the building the corner of Sec The Bab.net. in Concert Company ond and Canal streets that is now oc- which will give an entertain ment at i Grotbouee blMkiinilh Sheeter'a opera on Tuesday, HL Later Mr. Grothouse bought Nov. 5th, for the benefit of the Public out his interests and combined the two School Library, is an excellent one Lps in tbe present location.

Don't fail to attend. T.okets may be THREE reMdonee in cond location" aKo a eood safe. For particular- c-11 on pleas, Gus Kalb, former cashier of the defunct American National bank, in Lima, tendered his cheek to the clerk for the eum of $10.886 74, thus bringing to a final settlement tbe action brought against him and Vice President Michael for recovery of Ibe sum stolen so mysteriously from the vaults GASCON SEVITZ. TfESDAY OCX i. 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS.

December 25,1898. Judgment lor the same amount stands against Mr. Michael, who will probably without necessity of an execution. The case is a celebrated one, and the proceedings of the suit brought by tbe atockholder? to recover the missing $1.00 from and Michael, on tbe part that stood next to the canal and was torn down about eight years ago, was formerly occupied by tbe wocd working department of tbe shop, conducted by Frank Shaffer, for three years, after which Mr. Grotbouse bought him out and continued in business alone up to this time.

At the time the east part was torn down an addition was built on tbe north side, for a paint and wood working department, which will now be moved to tbe south side of the lot. Mr. Grothouse has been in business on that corner for about 40 years. Tbe erection of the Pennsylvania House, now the Burnett Hotel, in 1855 secured from any of the teachers or from the pupils of Mr. Lewis' and Mr Fast's classes.

FLOUR. You only have to mix it with cold water, and with HAM OR BACON, Your breaktast is complete. Large package for 15 Cents. F. H.

STALLKAMP CO. 'Phone 20. cfl 03 Time For Action. Felix Steinle, John Herliby, J. H.

Zimerle, H. B. Scbwartzengraber, Aaron Fisher and Peter Mittler, tbe first committee appointed to sell the lots, are requested to meet at the Mayor's office Wednesday morning at 8 -3 Have Your Feathers Renovated. BougHt And Sold. Highest market price paW.

We guarantee not to lose over one pound in 25, in cleaning. EUREKA FEATHER West 7th near Jefferson. A FALSE REPORT. Division Superintendent K. A.

Gohring Has Not Resigned. o'clock, sharp. C. C. Buss Mayor.

by Henry i rather detracted rvsiu itenry I ground thfit they were criminally neg- tbft Commercial House, aided by ssl tVia 11 11 I A a i hrk 1 ounU 1h' 'lip nr NOT. 1 ligeot, was a feature of tbe prass dur ing its lonz continuance Look ex- 1 pen- rorn a 1 over tbe country fn-d and it was their eviden that hud i been serarsly lockrd by i gpplinnci-f could not a 6r opeotd without a i i the against tbe de- ,1.,.., TV Ti'hir 1 Sm lvmr.r7«-ir IT 1 1 merry Thursday evening at i Ha 1. A Social w. tbe blues. Try r.e.

IM Oscar Hei-er ba taken Walter May's place at -tore The Javor of tbe M-x-k solder- lor ihe a with interest and -Hi rottlf up the 'ieual The nation of pot the money other smaller and less pretentious ho tels boarding houses. Jos. John Feeiy and other old residents, business wcs dull on a rainy day, corjRrpgatfid at tbe Commercial Hotel or spent the day in shooting at mark i nlks. The firit hotel in Delpbos was tbe Travelers' Rest, opened in by a man named Savage, at tbe corner of Second Canal streets. In IM-'i Jjn (irover built tbe Ohio House, op- Mrs.

Couk.ing's prefpnt board- iog houte A Mr. Butler built a Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is not a mere stimulant to tired nature. It affords tbe stomach pure and absolute I digesting the food you eat. You don't have to diet but you can enjoy all the good food you want. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure instantly relieves that distressed feeling after eating, giving you new life and C.

1 Broe INSPECTION PARTY. H. D. Officials Were Here Over Monday Night. "L'ke t'le Woodland docia.

Duet, tenor and "Day and Night," M. Ladies' duet, "Gently Sighs the Breeze," 1, Venedocia. Mixed quartet, "Sunset." Venedocia. Ladies' quartet. "Llwynon." $2, Venedocia.

Tfnor solo, "0 Lord be Merciful," cents, Thomas Jones. Venedocia. A so-o. "Tbe Voice of God's Majgiret Breese, Venedocia. Soprano solo, "Mother und Child." Margaret Owens, Vecedocia.

s-olo. "The Hoi? City," rents, Dan. O. Evans, Venedocia. Prizes awarded for poetry, a i i i etc I'rotbero'- wis ibe of tbe dav remain doubt, opposite i Hall in Tnere of i a in bosrdintc tbe men who worked on railroad.

The place Many Delphi peop'" i a i fod. A rner tbe a' Rhode IM.od. i e- a whore i on hicaeo r.v POWDER -Makes the food more ddickHis and wholesome Monday evening the of the A I) on a special train, arriv ed here from over tbe Ft. W. fc C.

and stopped over night, at tbe Beckmnn House. morning they departed south and tbe line was inspected from here to Washington C. Wednesday they will go from thereto Ironton Thureday from Lima to Hamilton, Friday from Hamilton to Cincinnati, aod Saturday froao Indianapolis to Cincinnati. here Monday I night were i Siflor-i. Steter- J.

Cha- S. i eter, F. M. Rourke. I tordon cc 05 0) Just One )p Cr I 1 I -f F.

Reports were Monday at Frankfort to th- Division! Superintendent A i of tbej Clover Leaf, office Mr. Gobr.n^ rr such procedure. a expre-se'i biro-ell) when rP injt tbe matter n.ornins Tbe News fay! that th" of J. D. Bren- oan i of Superintendent bv tbe ca'ise rJ nuny ftninng 'uboriinate 1 VK.

i 7 0 i if C. F. i sml in ncreptar.c" 't) creitf'd i a Mr i i been 'i" i a enr in--! r.d 1 urte" wreck. tbe i i i to th" f-rTif- 5 A whs a and tr De.pbos ri 1' Mr a rj TI for good bnck yard wood, de.u*r-d tbe South I f.n for a lira tei i i if r. hi i Cf i at i it.