07 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
1
A town campaign urges guarantors to redeem pledges for last year’s Chautauqua season and to encourage nonpledged residents to buy tickets. Committees oversee sales, venue is the library, Friday evening at 8:00, with a push to cover deficits and support wholesome entertainment.
Rev Aloys Fish has purchased 1 562 000 face brick and 80 000 inter locking wall tile for the new Catholic church here. Work on the church will start later as circumstances permit. Certificates for Red Cross workers who won decorations have been sent to Mrs Peter Gaibroner and others.
Prosecutor Calvin D Spitler announced a countywide probe into high living costs in northwest Ohio. He said a jury investigation will convene by Wednesday after a quick countywide canvass found conditions warranting inquiry. He cited price disparities such as 20 cents a pound for fish in Fostoria versus 40 cents in Tiffin and mentioned a carload of watermelons destroyed in local railroad yards after being held. Spitler seeks aid from county police and civic groups.
Laurel Lanning on North Street has a new red asphalt shingle roof over old siding with white trim. A bathroom installation adds to the home's updated, neat appearance.
Notice inviting Morehart clan members to gather at Water Works Park Carey Ohio on August 24 for a reunion. Attendees urged to bring baskets and enjoy a day of fellowship.
Funeral services for Miss Lulu Perkins were held at her residence with Dr. W K Brackney and Dr Arthur Smith officiating. Supt Warren praised her years of service while attendees from Fostoria Risingsun Springfield and other nearby towns attended. Burial followed in Spring Grove cemetery with pallbearers named from local communities.
The Carey Branch of the American Red Cross presents a financial ledger for June 30, 1918 to June 30, 1919. Donors contributed 266.29 in Xmas Membership and 403.06 in Membership while the Bazaar and related sales totaled 2750.89. other entries include 1068.25 VARA Supplies and 1500 to the Lake Division Surplus Fund. Total payments 2595.56 leave a balance of 959.29 after two uncleared checks. signatures: Mrs C W Brayton Secretary and A M Fish Treasurer.
The readable fragments show a public notice to veterans and a formal directive tied to a local entity. Details are limited but indicate a notice period and an administrative action affecting veterans in the community. Further context is unavailable from the excerpt.
The National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will meet in Columbus in September with a special one cent per mile rate for G A R members and their families. Members with lapsed status may join or reinstate at Care Post on Saturday August 16 at 1:30 PM to obtain a travel certificate.
George Ash this week received a telegram from Rev. J. M. Shimer pastor of the local Methodist church who was expected home last week from a vacation visit at Alberquerque New Mexico stating that he was detained at White Kansas by the illness of his aunt.
Fragmentary notice reports the marriage of Miss Ffor encé Smith to Mr Cannon, noting Mrs Nettie Smith as the mother of the bride and Cannon’s employment at a local plant. A separate line mentions a meeting of a W. U S group Friday evening at a home, with unclear location details.
County Doings notes Clerk of Courts Carlos D. Stubbs began his second term Monday. Avery Needs sold a 32 acre farm to Grubel. Four July marriage licenses were issued. Republicans of Upper Sandusky met to prepare for business. An 80 acre farm of Elza Walton was sold to Robert Sigler for 10000. Court house interior redecoration contracted to W G Andrews Co Chicago. A faulty car thwarted a theft attempt near Sycamore. Centralization of Richland schools discussed in Wharton. An election and bond issue was held Tuesday. Janes Care of Rest Deunquatcis fined for assault diversions. Mrs. J P Barnhouser of Upper Sandusky died. A barn near McCutchenville destroyed by lightning. Mrs J Petty of Upper Sandusky died after tumor operation in Columbus. Memorial association formed to seek a memorial building under 175000. Gov Cox appointed dismission to oversee. Ditch petition by A L Starner granted. Water Works picnic planned for Carey August 12. N Traxler named superintendent at Wharton. George W Sager and Bertha Poland married. Miles Mullhol transcript against Theodore Mayers filed. Elsie Dilley seeks divorce from Clarence Dilley. Ralph G Williams of Marseilles died from spinal meningitis after head injury. More barns struck by lightning. deputies escort desertion suspect to Great Lakes. Wyandot Teachers Institute slated August 18-21 with state educators visiting.
The Royal theatre in the Galt House block was sold by CeCe Kisselle to H. L Tracy and Robert Lowery. It will operate as usual until August 21 for remodeling, then close for renovations and redecorating to show higher grade, non religious pictures.
Miss August Kaesler of Junction City Kansas escorted her ailing father John Pauley from his niece Mrs L Granger's home where he had been staying due to heart trouble. He left much improved after the visit.
Fragmented report says Kingey Komedy Kos performed well in Caray and plans to appear at the Palace next winter. Notes a fever at the Arcade and owner rebuilding the venue for a new motion picture show. Also mentions a lawsuit seeking $100 000 by The Winser eeone ard.
J P Shuman reports promoters intend to locate a tire and rubber plant in Carey with capital stock of 1 million dollars 500 000 preferred 500 000 common The plan offers 4 percent preferred up to 14 percent and voting by common stock unless preferred is in arrears The venture aims to be ready to sell stock by September 1 with at least 100 000 to be sold plus a 50 percent common stock bonus Local notebook sales will run in coming weeks with no down payment until organization completes and stock is issued
A local recruiting station delivered the Distinguished Service Cross to Mr and Mrs Albert Adelsperger for their son Earl Adelsperger a sergeant in the 125th Infantry. The citation praises his courage during a reconnaissance exposing him to enemy fire as he exposed his men to cover and led a patrol back while aiding a wounded soldier.
A Sapulpa man J Ware attended a Poverty Run school reunion and visited the Times office. He previously lived in Marysville with publisher Hare and worked in Muskogee journalism before moving to insurance. He is related to C B Hare and D Hare. His son works with a Paris law firm.
Fragmented OCR text describes multiple purchases by residents including Charles Woept and Wenner of town. The garbled lines reference outfits, wine, and items sold, with unclear prices and outcomes.
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