County Doings in Upper Sandusky Area Headlines
A flurry of local notices reports births deaths marriages and civic plans from Upper Sandusky and surrounding townships. Notable items include the birth of Robert Gear and a series of obituaries for Rev J W Shaw Mrs Peter Swartz and Mrs Catherine Was. Miss Mary Gibson and Darrel Hankins wed with Rev Holland officiating. Community efforts feature Legion Auxiliary donations and a push to form a golf course corporation at Bowman farm along the Sandusky river. Train service changes on the Pennsylvania lines affect local schedules. J S Cherrington of Logan buys the Happy Home factory assets for 15000 with hopes to preserve operations.
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Robert Gear
Toledo
Upper Sandusky
J. W. Shaw
Methodist Church
Delaware
Peter Swartz
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Gall Stores
Fairyard
Catherine ‘Ywaas
Findlay
Nevada
John Birty
Mary K. Gibson
Richland Township
Darrel W. Hankins
Salem Township
J. W. Holland
Frank Gibson
Harley Hankins
Sarah Maria Hottman
A. F. Schoenberger
Lowry
Frederick Hottman
The
Legion Auxiliary
World War Veterans
Dayton Hospital
Sycamore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Aia
J. S-Cherrington
Logan
Happy Home
Court House
Bowman Farm
Indian Mill
Sandusky
Ab’ Whitney
Cyrus Sears
George 3. Pleck
F .D. Stawe
Gintert Hickle Family Reunion Marks Ninth Year
The Gintert and Hickle families held their ninth annual reunion on Sunday August 4 at the Mitten Grove east of town with 180 attendees. A ball game and a large cafeteria dinner followed. Officers were re-elected with Mrs Ray Zerby Mansfieldpresident P Helck Blanchard president and Mrs A J Ruebl secretary and treasurer. The 1930 reunion is planned for the Mitten Grove. A long poem by Mrs Zerby reflected on family ties and memories and emphasized the importance of keeping the family gathering alive for years to come.
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Gintert
Hickle
M. S. Mitten Grove
Ray Zerby
Mansfield
P. He ‘Helck
Blanchard
A. J
Mitten Grove
Tulips Should Get Rest and Replanting Advice
Bulletin 384 of the American Nature Association of Washington urges tulips to be dug and rested every other year. It recommends using new bulbs annually as old ones often fail to bloom, while noting that some will bloom after a few years in borders without strict bloom evenness.
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American Nature Association of Washington
Real Estate Transfers in Antrim and Upper Sandusky Towns
Comstock and wife transfer 66 to 97 acres to C F Chatlain in Antrim. Gertrude H Hotzeal sells 145 to 146 outlots in Upper Sandusky to Katherine A Cogwill. Oswald J Myers and wife transfer part in lot 3389 in Upper Sandusky to Rose Ratt. All deals list $1 as consideration.
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Comstock
C. F. Chatlain
Antrim
Gertrude H. Hotzeal
Katherine A Cogwill
Upper Sandusky
Oswald J Myers Ang Avife
Rose Ratt
What is a Whipple-Tree as a Buggy Part
The Detroit News notes how terms like whipple trees and thills sound quaint in a motor age and explains they are essential parts of a horse drawn buggy. The Sioux Falls Argus-Leader mirrors the curiosity of readers asking what these terms mean.
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Sioux Falls
Argus-Leader
Detroit News
Getting Acquainted with Bjones in Hallway Encounter
The plumber meets Mr. Bjones and his wife in the hall before going downstairs. Bjones introduces the problem to the tradesman while the plumber bows in acknowledgment.
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Bjones
Mr. Bjones
Pathfinder
Rexall Orderlie Provides Quick Constipation Relief
A Battle Creek physician cites constipation as a major misery and promotes Rexall Orderlie tablets. The drug draws water into a dry bowel to produce a gentle natural movement overnight. Sold by J. D. Ewing at 24 for 25 cents.
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Battle Creek
Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
É Neares Ey
J. D. Ewing
Local social notes and visits across Wayton
Mrs. Jonathan Bachar has been confined to bed for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. John Kleopfer shopped in Findlay Saturday afternoon. Dorcas Ward of Sycamore visited Eliza and Rosellen Bachar last Thursday. Albert Bachar and Marion called at the Willis Tong home Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kleppter of Chicago visited old friends in the area. Miss Caroline Miller of Woodsdale visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Kleopfer. Mrs. Marion Ward and daughter Dorcas of Sycamore spent a few days with her parents. Mrs. Forest Miller and family visited with John Kleopfer. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Walter and children spent Wednesday with his parents. Tangential references to neighbors and calls round out the locality social notes.
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Jonathan Bachar
John Kleopfer
Findlay
John
Kleopfer
Forest Miller
Woolfsdale
Glessé
Morehant
Deshler
Kleppter
Albert Bachar
Marion
Willis Tong
Harry Kleppter
Chicago
Dorcas Ward
Sycamore
Eliza
Rosellen Bachar
Dorcas
Sycamoré
Roselien
Milton
Bachan
Walter
John Kloppfer
Joseph Fenstermaker
Mandale
Fenstermaker
Caroline Miller
Woodsdale
Marion Ward
Carolinne
Aay
Willam oRay
Platt
Gladys
Near Wharton
Eliza Dornes
Willie Walter
Mary Miller
Margaret Miller
Jesse Morehart
Kenneth
Helen Morehart
Columbus
Aimel
G. B.cHateh
Homie
John Kleonter
Ridge Cen
Ter
Ed LeMott
G. B. Hatch
Margaret ‘Miller
Carled
Ang
Forest “Miller
Flo Miley
S.A. Rechhath
Aloy Eschbach
James Pepple
R. W. McRill
Lola Essex
Gertrude Loader
Milo Baylees
Caroline’ ‘Millet
John, Kleopfer
Ridge Center
Proud Author's Ruse Amuses Townsfolk in Witful Exchange
A playful exchange centers on a quip about a tale of Alice. The clever author admits to starting the rumor, prompting amused reactions from listeners. The brief vignette captures local humor and language of the era.
Social visits and callers in Woodsdale area
Miss Mary Miller and Miss Margaret Miller visited in Woodsdale. Deshler and Findlay visitors called on local families including the Millers and Hatchs. Several households hosted relatives from Vincennes and Ridge Center with Sunday and Thursday calls. Estate notices advised through Carey Times.
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