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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
1
A missionary’s early year letter describes famine in Chinese districts with starving children dying on roads and families selling members for food. Desperate crowds, widespread hunger, and social breakdown are reported as death and displacement rise across the countryside.
Fraunce's tavern in New York will be rebuilt as the Sons of the Revolution headquarters. Upper stories gain a mansard roof and colonial facades with a Pearl Street porch and bronze ornamental work. The long room where Washington addressed officers will be restored and a Washington relic museum added on the third floor.
Francis Wilson notes in Cribner’s that The Siege of Belgrade was New York’s first new comic opera in 1796 97. Jeffersons grandfather Joseph first painted scenery and Leo oid as a character. Jefferson’s father Joseph second was a manager and painter who studied architecture and drawing and trained under English scenic artist Robert Coyle.
The text outlines procedures for yeas and nays on a vote with alphabetic roll calls. Senators must declare assent or dissent promptly, may not vote after division, and may change votes only by unanimous consent. It also explains excusing a senator who declines to vote, with a brief, nondebated decision after the roll call.
William O Brien recounts Timothy Lealy’s first appearance in the House of Commons. Lealy, slight in stature and sardonic, insulted the audience and challenged Hartington by declaring Cavendish decorum would be knocked from his nose repeatedly.
A street car blockage in Philadelphia stalled as a balky horse refused to move. Motormen, police, and the driver failed to budge it until a girl offered a piece of white candy. The horse nibbled it, then stepped forward to take a second piece, and the car line resumed normal service.
Towne argues his wife can dress on comparatively little money while Browne counters that her standards are higher. Towne concedes a smaller amount but insists it is still modest relative to her desires.
A succinct aphorism by Kan dor on perception, purity, and depth. It contrasts clear outward appearance with hidden profundity, likening transparent writing to a fountain whose true depth remains unseen.
Everett Smith recalls a June evening trek toward Mount Ashland through Ashland’s park and canyon. The narrator details snow capped peaks, hanging granite formations, a rock that overhangs the roadway, and a rocky ford with no bridge as darkness falls. He notes camping at Chautauqua groves and plans to continue the climb, with the journey continuing on the next page.
Wyandot County reports two sheriff sales last Saturday including Hix lumber lot property in Upper Sandusky and Preston Woodcock oil leases. bids reached 1900 and 4000 dollars. The September circuit court docket shows 32 cases. Emmit Schreiber and Grace Snyder wed in Upper Sandusky with parents renewing vows. George Quail of Lima serves as common pleas judge. neighbors gave him belt. Real estate transfer mentions Ella Halloran to Brian McGregor Real Estate. John Robinson Shows slated for Upper Sandusky August 17. Nevada lodges celebrate mortgage burning. Carey Lecture Course sets 1917 1098 season with speakers Fletcher Merkley Monsignor Tihen Blott and The Royal Gypsy Concert Co. Earliest attractions praised as strong, with mixed arts and entertainment.
Michael Thom and sons threshing clover seed near a pond decide to bathe. John Thom cannot swim but tries, goes under, and is rescued by Joseph Myers who holds him up until his brother and George Chesebrough help with a pitchfork. John survives but was ill after swallowing water.
Biglick township neighbors again act on the old saying good turn deserves another by threshing and marketing EB T Criger's eighteen acre wheat field. Land value in the area has risen by about five dollars per acre in three weeks.
Last Sunday night at the M. E. church Rev. Spaid of Springfield delivered a favored gospel sermon. Prof. J. B. Moore led an excellent choir with members Jacob Wonder W. J. Baker Don Cosgray Thomas Griffith and Mrs. Henry. Mrs. Beitler Mrs. Ash and Mrs. Ferrell with Miss Madgie Chesebrough as organist. Miss Chesebrough and Mr. Cosgray performed an organ and violin offertory. Next Sunday the United Evangelical church will host Rev. W. S. Marpster who will recount the Y P C E international convention in Seattle.
A lightning bolt damaged the Kennerly barn on West Main street tearing off shingles and cornice pieces but causing no further damage. A pair of horses and a jack inside were unharmed while Alonzo Kennerly stood on the porch nearby washing. The barn sits on low ground near a new school and nearby homes with tall chimneys. No map can predict lightning strikes.
Our Lady of Consolation church plans a 24 by 20 foot addition to the parochial school to provide a second classroom. The school enrollment requires two teachers with Miss Mary Haupright remaining as one. W H Snyder handles the construction work.
Charles Hummel returns from a three week stay in Trenton New Jersey and says he prefers Ohio. He notes Trenton's historical associations including a Washington monument and Revolutionary battle history. He would rather live in Carey.
The Hart & Hall agency changes ownership Monday with Ora Hart, son of Start, purchasing W. E. Hall interests and forming Hart & Son. We wish them continued success.
The Bruce School District holds a reunion for teachers and scholars on Thursday August 22 at the school house. Attendees will travel to a nearby grove for the event.
A 1896 overview discusses bimortalism and free coinage versus the single gold standard. Frederick Upham Adams foresees soaring gold output, citing South Africa’s Witwatersrand and California dredging. He warns overproduction could topple the gold standard and suggests a new monetary standard may be needed. John D. Rockefeller is quoted on potential output.
The Haywood case ends with a not guilty verdict after a jury deliberation. Observers noted fairness by the court and prosecution, urging moderation between labor and capital. Prominent figures Clarence Darrow and Borah gain national reputations from the trial and its handling. For sale 160 acres near Wharton Ohio inquiry Willis P. Rowland.
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