Window to the Past

Life in Old Delphos — 106 and 107 years ago

By Robert Holdgreve, The Delphos Herald
Published:  Monday, July 30, 2007 (2 years, 7 months ago)
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Boys Played “Hookey”
Monday evening about 7 o’clock the tolling of the fire bell announced that a child was lost, and quite a number of people assembled at the City Building. Three small boys, named Knolton and Stearns had played truant from school and had not been seen since 9 a.m. The ages were between 8 and 12 years, and it was naturally supposed that they were old enough to find their way home, but when evening come their parents became alarmed about them and a search was made. The little fellows were found west of Delphos along the Clover Leaf, near the Grothouse farm about the time the bell was being tolled. They knew the way home all right but were afraid to return, for fear of a whipping for remaining away from school.
Delphos Herald, Apr. 30, 1901
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West Third Street
West Third Street witnessed a combat among young women Saturday night. A Delphos girl recently in Lima was accused by a Delphos young married woman of writing a letter to her husband recently from Lima, asking him to send her $2 and when the parties met Saturday evening there was a spat that was lively, and in which more than the two interested parties were mixing it up. It was a real warm time for a while.
Delphos Herald, Oct. 22, 1900
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Astounding Feats Of Strength
Stranded with a show company in Lima, is the cause of a young German’s presence in Delphos, endeavoring to pick up a few shekels sufficient to drive the wolf from the door until he gets a new position.
He called himself, Harry Waller, and the feats he performed at  Hotz’ saloon Thursday evening are really remarkable. Bending with his bare hands the heaviest spikes to the shape of hairpins, breaking heavy chains by breast expansion and juggling a 150 pound dumb bell with impunity excites admiration. The young man’s muscles are like iron and he is a splendid specimen of manhood. To any young men who are interested, Waller will give a series of instructions free of charge so that they may, by practice, develop themselves so to be able to perform equally wonderful feats.
This young Sampson expects to remain in Delphos several days. This comment is not prompted by a desire to advertise him for financial gain, but for the reason that he is a perfect hercules whose feats are well worth seeing.
Delphos  Herald, Dec. 28, 1900
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Four Year Old — Trick Bike Rider
Johnny Ganzer, aged a little more than four years, a trick bicycle rider who has attracted attention all over the United States, was in town today with his parents.
Johnny is a typical mischievous American boy, full of life and very bright. He rides an “Orient” wheel with a 16 inch frame. He holds two century medals and as a trick rider is hard to beat. His father is a traveling salesman and his wife and son travel with him. They will return to Delphos next week.
Delphos Herald, Oct. 31, 1900
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Dump Ground Increased
The Sanitary Committee of the Council will lease another acre anda  half of ground from Mrs. Kleinhans, north of town, to increase the size of the dump ground.
Delphos Herald, May 3, 1901
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Delphos, Branch Library
A neat book case and one hundred good books from the Brumback Library, at Van Wert, have been installed at B.J. Brotherton’s law office, and the branch library is in charge of Miss Jennie Brotherton. Only residents of Van Wert County have access to the books, without the exaction of a fee.
Delphos Herald, Mar. 21, 1901
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Blacksmith Tools For Sale
Blacksmith tooks for sale. Just the thing for a country or village blacksmith. Top buggy good as new, will sell cheap. One horse wagon would answer for delivery purpose or light draying. Call at 316 East Second street for information. Capt. Cook.
Delphos Herald, Apr. 3, 1901
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Testiment
Prof. L. Wideman
Dear Sir: — After being afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble for the past year, I can say I have been cured after taking your treatments of magnetic healing without medicine.
Yours truly,
Adam Backus,
Delphos, Ohio
Delphos Herald, Mar. 23, 1901
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Moonlight Party
A party of young folks were entertained at the country home of Miss Emma Helmkamp, north of the city, Tuesday night, in honor of Miss Rose Simons, of Lima. The happy party drove to the Helmkamp residence in a bus, and enjoyed games, etc., by moonlight.
In the party were: Misses Elsie Steinle, Lucy Jettinghoff, Rose Simons, Flora Kollsmith, Mayme Ostendorf, Lizzie Ricker, Lulu Trame, Ida Hummer, Mary Zimerle, Mrssrs. Louis Jettinghoff, Mrs. John King, Lou Scherger, Meda Shenk, Fred Kollsmith, Henry Ricker, Herman Jettinger, Joe Finckeh, Otto Moennig, Lou Jettinghoff.
Delphos Herald, Sept. 12, 1900
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Lost
A Prayerbook with large print lost about 1 or 2 miles south of Delphos. Finder please leave at the home of Mrs. F.J. Lause.
Delphos Herald, Oct. 2, 190

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