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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
4
A movement among business men to organize a local band and hold weekly street concerts this summer gains momentum. Carey notes the plan fills a long standing need as enough enthusiasts step forward to lead and support the effort.
A. M Hornby of Carey Ohio 606 East Findlay Street appointed as special representative for Ohio Wesleyan University to solicit funds during a two month endowment campaign. President John W Hoffman announced the drive part of the 8 million development program aiming to raise 8 million for endowment and 16 new buildings. Rockefeller Foundation pledged 400000 if 800000 is raised by June. Alumni have pledged nearly half the goal.
Alexander Jacobs longtime marble works operator and former Carey resident died in Ostrander last Wednesday morning at age near 81. He had recently battled flu and died in his sleep after a day of overexertion while cutting stone. He leaves three sons Charles Lewis Walter and two daughters Jessie and Ashley plus siblings Elza Jacobs Sadie Wonder and others. Funeral was attended by relatives in Ostrander.
Mrs May Bunn aged 15 wife of Byron Bunn of Jonesville Michigan died at her home April 13 1925 from double pneumonia She was buried April 15 The family lived west of Carey near Vanlue for years before moving to Michigan She leaves husband two daughters Mrs Carl Pflueger of New Castle Indiana and Mrs Hazel Small of San Bernardino California and one brother Jay Foulk of Bridgeport DI Those from out of town at the funeral were Mr and Mrs Carl Pflueger of New Castle and Jay Foulk of Bridgeport DI and Mrs EF Pflueger of this place
Edward Swerlein and family attended the funeral of Joseph Swerlein of Goshen. The 82 year old was a brother of Edward. The Swerleins and Davidson party returned to Carey for supper at the Davidson home.
A compact ode on charity and sacrifice by Edgar A. Guest. The speaker offers aid beyond money, pledging strength time and courage to worthy causes. Happiness comes from giving oneself when wealth is lacking, and service fills vacancies that money cannot.
A writer critiques clever excuse makers and soft soap artists who fix errors with smiles and flattery. He notes such fixers move on as companies adopt a policy of paying with checks rather than apologies, reducing goodwill and encouraging care.
A miscellany of quotations and rural observations notes cow valuation by milk scales, warn of gold plated glory, and quote Blackwood’s Magazine about ignorance. It cites Ohio farm clubs, 649 percent enrollment, and a honey-eating stat from Charles FP Reese. A Paulding County farm wife reports city income needed for urban living.
The President designates April 27 to May 3 as American Forest Week. A national committee of prominent citizens and forestry representatives leads the educational campaign, with Ohio represented by the State Department of Forestry. The text notes Ohioans’ direct or indirect interest in forests and the importance of wood, soils, climate, streams, and wildlife.
A reflective editorial argues there is no value in redoing yesterday's tasks today. It urges starting anew each day, finishing yesterday cleanly, and avoiding lingering remnants that hinder current progress. The piece portrays life as an ongoing chain of days, each with fresh purpose and potential.
A sequence of rural property deeds recorded in Wharton and Upper Sandusky includes Co P Ward to Richland rural school district for part of lot 4 Wickers addition at Wick iser, 2250 dollars. James Lininger as executor to Albert R Story for forty acres in Pitt township at 3800 dollars. Mary Estella Stokely to W S and D Schiefer for parts of lots 32 and 53 George A Klahr's addition in South Sycamore at 1800 dollars. John J Wenzinger and wife to C J Walters two acres in Crawford township at 1 dollar. August K and Gertrude Hall to David D and I Edwina Dellinger for part of outlet 174 Upper Sandusky at 1 dollar. Arthur Hehr and wife to Alvan A Peelle lot 5 Catherine Wormley’s subdivision Upper Sandusky at 1 dollar. John Roszman to Margaret A Roszman twenty acres in Salem township at 1 dollar. Asahel and Ellen Culver to Edward Day part of outlet 3 Upper Sandusky at 1 dollar.
Pemberville reports Bill Myers has eaten 40 eggs to claim the world championship in an Easter Sunday feat. The event highlights local pride and the town’s unique record.
Joseph Thiry and Zita Thiry petitioned the Wyandot County Court of Common Pleas on March 26 1925 seeking an adjudication of title to a one acre tract in Ridge Township Ohio. The suit names numerous unknown heirs and assigns of Alexander Carothers and Minnie Hurndon et al. and requests quiet title free from claims of all named parties. Respondents must answer by May 30 1925 or the petition will be confessed.
Our Lady of Consolation parish led by Rev Father Aloys M Fish pastor announces Sunday services: High Mass 10:00 am, Low Mass 7:30 am, Vespers and benediction at 7:30 pm. Weekday Masses at 6:30 and 8:00 am.
The Rev. Lewis P. Speaker presides over Sunday school at 9 15 a m and the chief service at 10 30 a m with Luther League at 6 30 p m no evening service. Bert Jaynes pastor offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 30 a m Junior C E at 2 30 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m evening services 7 30 p m prayer in a home each Wednesday at 7 30.
W F Martin will preach at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Sunday school begins at 9 15 with Epworth League at 6 30 followed by devotion. The pastor will show stereopticon pictures of Philadelphia and views of Washington and Mount Vernon.
Memorial Evangelical Church lists services with Rev. A G Tozer and Rev. D L Caldwell including Sunday school at 9 30 and communion services. St Johns and St Pauls churches provide worship times and missionary services with Rev. Poling and others. Oak Grove Church of the Brethren notes John Wieand as pastor with 9 30 Sunday school and 10 45 sermon. Stamps in halves: new rate. half cent stamps unavailable but mail continued with one cent stamps split for 1/2 postage.
Mrs. A. T. Spitler reports the death of her brother Franks Kennedy aged 37 of Cabbles New Mexico from inflammation of the bowels. Kennedy born Cannonsburg Ohio left for Tulsa Oklahoma as a driller then moved to New Mexico three years ago for health. He leaves wife and three sons Jacok James and Garland and five sisters and three brothers including Mrs Creighton Mull Mrs Frank Slemmer Mrs Frank Smallwood Mrs Clyde Rupright Mrs A T Spitler and J W Kennedy Funeral arrangements pending in Findlay.
Tuesday April 28 marks the 57th anniversary of Carey's big fire which began in the Board of Affairs room and razed the way to the flouring mill. Want ad space in the Carey Times to sell unused furniture.
A short reflective poem fragment questions daily deeds and gifts given. The narrator laments past actions and expresses hope for future kindness and hopeful words. The verse centers on renewal and compassion without specific events.
This week at Bauer and Black store you may enroll in the Junior First Aid Legion for a small fee of 12 cents. Enrollees receive a membership button a kit of First Aid supplies and a practical instruction book. The kit alone is worth several times the price and may help save a life.
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