Local notes report executor appointed and typhoid signal
D. Carothers was last Thursday appointed executor of the Joshua Kennerley estate. An epidemic of typhoid fever in Upper Sandusky is noted with about a score of cases. Real estate shows J W Lee selling land to Harley F Vogel for 1500. Six bids for a six mile macadam road in Richland township were opened, National Lime and Stone Co. submitted the low bid of 28537. Odd Fellows at Harpster seek a lodge. a district committee will hear the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
D. ‘Carothers
Joshua Kennerley
Henry
Aten
Neary
Nevada
Ifis
Columbus
Upper
Sandusky
Regorder
J W. Lee
Harley F. Vogel
Wharton
Kichland Township
National Lime and Stone Co
Odd Fellows
Harpster
Éo. P ‘Diemer
Myers
Clint Smith
Mr. Hammon
Mt. Blanchard
Local notes from Wyandot County Times 1885
Readable items from the Wyandot County Times dated June 10 1885 cover local incidents and occurrences. Names include William Lytle Geo Myers Edna Miller D. Miller and Mrs Sarah Burnicin Carey with reports of accidents, business moves, gas well prospects, a surprise party at Jacob’s residence and a church gathering in Salem township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allec
Wyandot
William” Lytle
Geo. W. Chesebrough
T.w.mcclure
Upper Sandusky
Wyanadot County
J. Wensinger
Bucyrus
Kurtz
John Wensinger
Jacob
Alta
Salem Township
J. E. Windau
M. A. Smalley
Joseph Roll
Paul
Jessie Rol
Corpus Christi
Sarah E. Burnicin Carey
Margaret Adams
F& Wonder
Tiffin
McCutchenville
Charlie McGill
Western Union Telegraph Office
Chicago
Jacob-Smith
Ohio State Fair Seen as Worthwhile Investment For All
The Ohio State Fair is praised as a statewide institution that promotes progress for farmers and citizens alike. It highlights advances, breeding bargains, educational displays, improved rail service, and the combined value of pleasure and business. Entries for livestock close August 10 and other exhibits by August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speed
Columbus
Gospel Mass Meeting to Boost Tabernacle Efforts
The gospel mass meeting is set for Saturday night at 8 on the public square to drum up interest in a Tabernacle Gospel Meeting. W O Allen and Capt John George of Fostoria will speak on the recent tabernacle meeting and its outcomes. Capt George will direct the singing. Carey residents and church singers are urged to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Allen
John George
Fostoria
Allen
George
Carey
New Bank Barn Under Construction North of Carey
A new 40 by 72 foot bank barn is being built on the farm of Mrs. Nicholas Theis, about two and a half miles north of Carey. The foundation will have ten foot concrete walls. J Kinney handles the carpentry and W I Snyder the concrete work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Theis
Carey James Host to Andersons Visit in Carey
Anderson of Findlay stayed with his brother W. C. Anderson one day last week and was joined by his nephew Guy Anderson of Algona Iowa. Guy, Algona superintendent of schools, observed Carey’s town with an eye for flowers and lawn decoration. He praised Carey’s streets, saying portions showed the prettiest town he had seen since leaving home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James, Anderson
Findlay
W. C. Anderson
Guy Anderson
Algona
Iowa
Carey
Paper Cans Requested to Clean South Vance Street
Businessmen on South Vance Street urge council action to place paper cans at accessible spots to collect scrap paper from Main Street. Rain causes scraps to clog a run manhole near the bridge, risking sidewalk flooding and street mess. They seek a municipal aid measure.
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South Vance Street
Main Street
Frenchtown Schoolhouse Remodel and New Biglick Plant
Frenchtown is remodeling its schoolhouse adding a 30 foot porch and new plastering and wainscoting. A new schoolhouse is planned in Biglick township near West Independence with a concrete basement and a frame structure. Both contracts are held by W J H Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenchtown
Biglick Township
West Independence
W. J H. Snyder
Miss Josephine Thon Visits Midwest Relatives
Miss Josephine Thon returns to Chicago with cousins Miss Rose and Frank Simons. They plan to visit relatives in Chicago then go to Milwaukee with George Thom. The trip includes Des Moines and Winterset Iowa as guests of J. M. Johnson.
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Josephine Thon
Chicago
Miss Rose
Frank Simons
Milwaukee
George Thom
Des Moines
Winterset
Iowa
J. M. Johnson
Jolly Water Works Park Spread Presided by Mrs Houk
On Monday afternoon Mrs. W. H. Houk presided at a bountiful supper for Jessica Thrall Emma Thrall from Marysville Romaine Gunther and Gertrude Houk. Afterward the group visited the Royal.
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W. H. Houk
Water Works ‘Park
Jessica
Emma Thrall
Marysville
Romaine Gunther
Gertrude Houk
the Royal
Dinner Guests Visit Local Household
Mr and Mrs Jack Spitler hosted guests at supper Tuesday including Mr and Mrs Jesse McDonald and their child of Mt Vernon Mrs W E Mc Caslin of Cleveland John Davidson and his sons Miss Kate Meenald and Edward McDonald from south of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Spitler
Jesse. McDonald
Cchildréen
Mt. Vernon
W. E. McCaslin
Cleveland
John Davidson
Little Sons
Kate Meenald
Edward McDonald
City
Bridge repairs at Cresdone Block on Tymochtée Creek
W H Snyder completed a Creodone block-door 16 by 0 to seal the bridge over Tymochtée Creek seven miles south of Kirby on the road to Upper Sandusky, improving passage on the east and west routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Snyder
Tymochtée Creek
Kirbyy
Upper Sandusky
Proposed Names for Local Park in Our Town
Readers debate renaming Water Works Park for a more fitting title. Two options rise: Reynolds Park honoring a key contributor, and Ridgeway Park reflecting the park’s location on the road to the Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Works Park
Euphonius
Reynolds Park
Ridgeway Park
Churches Plan Tabernacle Evangelistic Meetings
A group of Methodist Episcopal and United Brethren denominations plans to erect a tabernacle for evangelistic meetings. A public meeting will be held Saturday evening on the square to gauge the community’s interest and Spirit on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal, Uniten Evangelical
United Brethren, Churchds
Carey Council Minutes Report Bills Paid and Street Committee Moves
The Carey council met Monday night with Mayor Angus and Clerk Chambers presiding. Bills paid covered salaries and utilities including Fort Wayne Electric Works for oil transformers and H V R freight coal. A motion to address west end North street lighting and posts was referred to the street committee along with waste baskets for street cleanup and North street ditch work referred to the water course committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Laughlin
Angus
Arid Chambers
Birown
Dunlap
Kurtz
Kennerley
Johnson
Ft. Wayne
Campbell
North
North Street
Glenn Avenue Gets 1600 Feet Pipe and Fire Plugs
The board of public affairs has ordered sixteen hundred feet of pipe and four fire plugs for Glenn Avenue. After a long wait the residents are hopeful the project will proceed, ending years of delay and skepticism about progress on the thoroughfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of“ Public Affairs
Glenn Avenue
Gas in Your Furnace Instead of Coal
Public notice from Logan Natural Gas and Fuel Co. announces no charge for gas furnace or boiler installations. Agent T. J. Edmonson invites interested residents to inform him for prompt setup. Dated July 27, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Edmonson
Logan Natural Gas and Fuel Co
Farm property for sale in Seneca Wyandot counties
Real estate notice offers farms of 20 40 60 100 160 and 200 acres in Seneca and Wyandot counties at reasonable prices. Also bargains in Trumbull and Portage counties. Contact W M Presler Adrian Ohio home phone 5167 for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Presler
Adrian
Ohio
Seneca
Wyandot
Trumbull
Portage
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H. B. Kurtz
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Harry Dame
Will & Weber
Huston Carey
W.H. Snyder
Hore Set Coal
The
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John Brown
Mer
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Oregon
British Columbia
Idaho
Montana
Hocking Valley Railway
W. H. Fisher, G.p.-A
Better Farm
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Cresdone Block Bridge
Ry Council
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Rodegerdts
Ohio. Mutual
Wyandot C County Mutual Relief Association
J. W. Powell
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