Carey’s Cyclone Strikes Carey 1892 Destruction Hits Town
A July 1892 cyclone devastated Carey and nearby areas. Roofs torn from the Galt House and Park Hotel. extensive damage to Nye and Kurtz blocks, Newhard clothing store, Camp Restaurant, and Ogg residence. Catholic church steeple blown off. Crawfordsville and nearby farms damaged. losses run high with no injuries reported. The town planned Fourth of July festivities despite ruin.
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aGareyz
Galt House
Park Hotel
Fetter
Park
D. S. Nye
H. B. Kurtz
T. Woodard
A. E B. Gibbs
Jacob Newhard
Kurtz
Mr. Newhard
O. S. Melhorn
Father Mizer
Crawfordsville
Findlay
C. N. Cosgray
Toledo
Galt
Carey
Henry Fetter
Samuel Ogg
Byron Ogg
Geo. Straw
East Main Street
Wyandot County Fair Marks Washington Birthday Celebration
Wyandot county fair dates are September 13 to 16, 1932. The event will celebrate the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth with festivities announced for the year.
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Wyandot County
George Washington
Aerial Review At North Island Draws Thousands
A letter from Gene, stationed at North Island near San Diego, describes a massive aerial review with 420 Army Navy and Marine planes. The event included spectacular formations from Point Loma to the border, a dive bombing drill, and a fatal crash that left a $20 000 sea plane wrecked beside the destroyer Rathburne.
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Bert
Prégent
Naval Air Station
North, Island
San Diego
Gene
Engieer’s
Rathburne
Army
Navy
Marine
North Island
Point Loma
Marchfield
Riverside
Fought It Out on E Findlay Street Fight
Two out of town cars stopped on E Findlay street near the C O railroad. A girl from each car fought. a man from one car struck a girl, then another man attacked the first. The melee ended and both cars drove away.
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E. Findlay Street
West Street Improvement Likely Extends Bridge Project
Town talks of a new West Street bridge to curb to curb. If approved the widening from South Street to Findlay Street will extend existing improvements and make West Street a more handsome thoroughfare.
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West Street
South Street
Findlay Street
Change at Big Four Station Affects Third Operator
The third operator’s trick at the Big Four station has been discontinued and the depot opens 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Roy Ryder, former third trick, will take the first trick after Elizabeth Roll decides her new destination.
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Big Four
Roy Ryder
Elizabeth Roll
First Mass Attended by Collets for Rev Hartman
Mr and Mrs A G Collet and daughter Miss Marcella attended the first Mass of Rev Ferdinand Hartman at St Wenidlin s church in Fostoria. Hartman was ordained July 10 at the American college Louvain Belgium and is a cousin of Mr Collet.
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A. G. Collet
Marcella
Ferdinand Hartman
St. Wendelin’s Church
Fostoria
Hartman
American College
Louvain
Belgium
Collet
W. C. T. U. to Meet Friday Evening
The regular W. C. T. U. meeting is set for Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs C D Smiths home west of town. Members are urged to attend as the annual election of officers will be held.
Do We Dance at Hill Crest This Weekend
Yes we dance the good old mixed dance at Hill Crest Friday and Sunday nights. Good crowds and music set the scene with England calling.
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Hill Crest
England
Purchased Merri-Mac’s Restaurant by Miss Versa Orians
Miss Versa Orians and her brother Dave have purchased Merri Mac’s restaurant from Mrs Paul McArthur. The deal transfers ownership of the established eatery known as Merri Mac’s to the siblings.
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Miss Versa Orians
Dave
Merri-Mac’s
Paul” McArthur
Semi Pros Post Win Over Kinsey & France 12 to 6
The Carey Semi Pros defeated Kinsey & France of Tiffin 12 to 6 before the season’s largest crowd. Key hits from D Orians and Donelson, plus a fifth inning burst by Carey, secured the victory as Tiffin managed six runs on errors and timely hitting. Next Sunday they face Celina Merchants with Morris Mains expected to pitch.
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Roar
Ragan
Kinsey & France
Tiffin
Don Donelson
Kershner
Don
Carey
G. Orians
Messmer
Pahl
A. Donelson
D. Orians
Rex Donelson
C. Keckler
Myers
Krupp
Yourist
Yokum
Celina
Morris Mains
Ohio
Big Mavis
Frank J. Arnold Rmeains in Salem Township Dies at 64
Frank J. Arnold died at his home in Salem township after four weeks of illness from ulcers of the stomach. Born January 31, 1868, he spent his life in Wyandot county. He married Emma Weaver in 1894. she died in 1918. Survived by seven children, two brothers, and many relatives. Funeral at St. Joseph's church in Salem with Rev. Fr. Edwin Borntraeger officiating. Flowers omitted.
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Frank J. Arnold
Salem Township
Mr. Arnold
Elias and
Lovenia
Logsdon
Emma Weaver
Vincent Arnold
Upper Sandusky
Cletus Arnold
Toledo
Mary Magdalena
Notre Dame
Cleveland
Mary
Agnes
Catherine
Irenus
Arnold
A. L. Arnold
Carey
James Arnold
Leo Arnold
William Arnold
Romanus Arnold
Augustus Arnold
Catherine Arnold
Mary Arnold
Ann Willoughby
St. Joseph’s Church
Edwin Borntraeger
Big Crowd At Hillcrest Dance Breaks Records
A record crowd attended the Hillcrest dance Sunday evening with 15 square dance setups active alongside round dancers. C. W. England led the calling and plans to expand the orchestra to seven pieces.
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Hillcrest
C. W. England
Berwick man leases Springville filling station
W M Gase of Berwick has leased the Springville filling station. He has overhauled the building, repainted it and will operate gas and oil services along with groceries and refreshments.
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W. M. Gase
Berwick
Springville
Gage
Married in Ashland Kentucky Miss Marjorie Eingle Weds Elvin Wagner
Miss Marjorie Eingle daughter of Mr and Mrs Forest Eingle and Elvin Wagner son of Mr and Mrs James Wagner both of Carey were married Friday in Ashland Kentucky.
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Marjorie Eingle
Forest Eingle
Elvin Wagner
James Wagner
Carey
Ashland
Carey District Public Schools to Open Sept 12
Plans proceed for Carey district public schools to start Monday Sept 12 with the board of education to finalize the date this evening. If no unforeseen events occur students are assured a full nine month term this year, despite other localities shortening terms to seven or eight months due to finances.
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Carey
Board of Education
Threshed for Frank Easkin by neighbors near town
Last Thursday Grover Hile and son Dwight thresh ed for Mr and Mrs Frank Eakin west of town with help from H A Baughman Harold Lee Bert Smith Herman Kidwell Henry Arend Norman Arend and Arthur Lininger The Eakins thank all who assisted with the work.
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Grover Hile
Dwight
Frank Eakin
Town
H. A. Baughman
Harold Lee
Bert Smith
Herman Kidwell
Henry
Norman Arend
Arthur Lininger
Eakin
Gail Lanker Wins 10 Mile Auto Race in Cleveland
Gail Lanker driving the racer belonging to Ralph Schlachter of Tiffin won first place in a 10 mile auto race at the New Brook park track in Cleveland Sunday.
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Gail Lanker
Ralph Schlachter
Tiffin
New Brook Park Track
Cleveland
Donelson’s restaurant installs new neon sign
A bright neon electric sign replaces the previous sign damaged when a truck struck Donelson's restaurant. The new sign is now on display, restoring storefront lighting and visibility for customers.
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Donelson's
Special meeting of the C. K. of O. Thursday
A special meeting of the C. K. of O. is called for Thursday evening August 11. All members are urged to attend.
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C. K. of O
Pilgrimage Opens with Feasts and Train Arrivals to Carey
The pilgrimage to Our Lady of Consolation began on Sunday with octaves and special services, drawing worshippers from Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Terre Haute, Indianapolis and nearby towns. Pilgrimage trains from New York Central, Chesapeake & Ohio, Big Four and Baltimore and Ohio are scheduled for August 14 15 and 20 with round trips and various departure points, as bishops and clergy lead processions and relic blessings.
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Thang
Pike Grims
Our Lady of Consolation
Louisville
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Ind
Alter
Toledo
Pagdhal Et Tétre
Haute
Carey
James
F. Wenceslaus
Paschal
Ambrose
Angola
Gilbert
Cyprian
O. M.C
Floyd Knobs
Henry
O M. C
Walkerville
Ont
Albert
Benedict
Columbus
Delaware
Marion
Big Four
St. Stephen’s Parish
Holy Cross
St. Jerome
SS. Cyril and Methodius
Third Order
St. Bonaventures
Young Girl Nancy Montague Undergoes Tonsil Operation
Nancy Montague the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Evans had her tonsils removed Tuesday morning at East Side hospital in Toledo. Dr Ordway performed the operation with nurse Mrs Donald Donelson in charge. The Evanses went to Toledo last evening and brought Nancy home.
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Nancy Montague
Don Evans
East Side Hospital
Toledo
Ordway
Donald Donelson
Heck Family Heads to California by Auto
Mr and Mrs H H Heck and children Jack Ted Brooks and Barbara plan to move to California as their future home. They will travel by automobile and friends extend best wishes for their new life.
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H. H. Heck
Jack
Ted
Brooks
Barbara
California
Jennie Larmonth Missionary Society Meeting
The Jennie Larmonth Missionary Society of Christ Lutheran Church will meet Monday evening next week at Mrs. W. R. Allen's home on E Findlay Street. Mrs. Arthur Byers will be leader.
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Jennie Larmonth
Electric Tax Changeing July Revenue Report
The July electric tax collected totaled 15.85 dollars, equaling one percent of the standard levy which will rise to three percent monthly. Industrial users remain exempt from the tax.
Mrs Lucy Vetter Greer Dies at Home in Wyandot County
Mrs Lucy Vetter Greer aged 60 died Thursday night at 6 15 at her home northeast of town after two years of carcinoma. Born at Adrian September 8 1871 to Adam and Barbara Getzinger Vetter she married Guy E Greer January 2 1896 and had five children. Survived by husband five children two sisters and many relatives. Funeral at Our Lady of Consolation Church with solemn requiem mass. interment in St Marys Cemetery. Pallbearers included six nephews. Numerous relatives attended from Adrian Bucyrus Columbus Toledo and other towns.
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Guy E
Greur
Guy
Greer
Town
Sie
Hady
Lucy Mary Vetter
Adrian
Adam
Barbara
Getzinge Vetter
Guy E. Greer
Grace
Lilackey
Acer
É. Tho
Othigrs
Bérnard
Pauly
Mary Ruth Spackey
Walter Pauly
Toledo
Our Lady of Consolation Church
Paul Vollrath
Edwin Borntraeger
Othmar Miller
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Fred Ewing
Charles Johnson
Bucyrus
W. A. Haines
Columbus
J. F. Cook
Detroit
H. J. Mullholand
BE. W. Mullholand
Joe Cook
Joe
Harry Mullholand
Monroe
Mich
James Doran
Birmingham
W. P. Vetter
Loretta Greer
Kathryn Fliger
Andy Greer
Helen McLauffin
C. H. Beins
Bernadine
Ludwig
Jacob Pauly
Theresa Miller
William Krell
Kathryn Kuebler
Jennie Krell
Alice Sackstedder
Tiffin
C. J. Johnson
BE. C. Yochem
Antoinette
Adelaide
Galion
John Weck
Katherine Haines
Leo Schira
Kenton
Vivian Haines
Vetter Haines
Whitney Abbott
Fostoria
Helen Smith
Phoenix
Ariz
Ollie Rosselii
Delphos
Agnes Berger
Knapp
Botkins
Card of Thanks for support during illness and death
The G. E Greer Family expresses sincere appreciation to all who assisted them during the long sickness and passing of their wife and mother.
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G. E Greer
Findlay Street Resident Near Death After Illness
Alva Criger, previously taken seriously ill with sugar diabetes Tuesday, was moved to Findlay Home and Hospital Saturday. At 6 30 this morning he was reported at the point of death, having grown worse since admission.
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Alva Criger
Findlay Street
Findlay
Help the Unemployed Mayor Krebs Seeks Work List
Mayor S. H. Krebs offers a list of 70 unemployed men ready to work any duration. Public are urged to notify Krebs if any job arises and he will dispatch workers from the list.
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S. H. Krebs
Chiropractor opens office in Burson block
Dr. R. J. Constien of Upper Sandusky opens an office in the Burson block on S. Vance Street above the Johnson tire and battery shop. He is a nephew of A. E. Constien of West Findlay Street.
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R. J. Constien
Upper Sandusky
Burson Block
S.vance Street
Johnson Tire and Battery
Dr. Constien
A. E.constien
W. Findlay Street
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Fettér
Cycloné
Itz
Twisters
Frank Simonis
Allen Smalley
East End Park
West
Railroad Streets
R. R. Street
Vance Street
Wyandot County Fair
Casey
H.R. ‘Hutchinson
Lebel
Henry Fillmore
USA
Fred Evel i
Fidelis” Sousa
The
W.H. Kiefer
Rapid City
H. C. Miller
Edward Russell
K. L. King
Rhe Carey
Ferner
Kentucky
Frank Easkin
G. K
Findlay Hospital
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