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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
4
The Wonder barn complex about 1.75 miles west of town was struck by lightning at about 8 Sunday morning. Fire alarm woke the family, neighbors arrived too late, and 28 acres of wheat, hay, a new wagon, binder, hay tedder, manure spreader, two corn plows, and another plow were damaged. Estimated loss is 3300 with 800 insured.
Miss Edith Walker entertained Saturday evening with a porch party featuring parlor games and instrumental and vocal music. Refreshments followed as the porch glowed with golden glow, hosting guests Dorcas Truckenmiller of Columbus, Mary Kesler of Toledo, Persa Kemper of Larue, Elsie Van Fleet of Findlay, along with several others.
The body of eighteen year old Michael Altweis was recovered by a Toledo diver from the Holian stone quarry west of Fostoria. He had been in the water since the prior Sunday after going to the quarry to swim with a companion. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Catherine Altveis of New Beige and sister Mrs. Joseph Clouse of McCutchenville.
Editor Roscoe Carle of Fostoria accidentally drank a large amount of laundry powder thinking it salts. He and a physician waited for symptoms and awaited antidote, but no convulsions or harm occurred according to the Tiffin News.
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness during hospital illness and the funeral for our son Ralph. We also thank the choir for services and those who sent flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith.
Friday morning a son was welcomed into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Schmuck. The newborn adds joy to the household as relatives extend best wishes.
Ralph Eugene Smith of three miles northwest of town died Saturday at 8 15 am from congestion of the brain. He was 20 years old, a Carey High School graduate class of 1908, taught at Four Corners, joined Co L O N G Sycamore, and attended Lutheran services. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at his home conducted by Rev Elmer Kahl with local mourners in attendance. Interment Baker Cemetery.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M E church met Friday at Mrs. S B Chesebrough to discuss Work in the Sunny South with readings by several members. The Lutheran church Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society held a Wednesday session with officers elected for the next term and delegates named to the Tiffin synodical convention. The United Evangelical Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society met Tuesday at Mrs Elza Jacobs to study Work Yet for the Moslems with readings and dues paid, planning next gathering hosted by Mrs Grooms.
The article promotes Findlay Business College in Findlay Ohio as the path to a business career. It emphasizes training for clerks bookkeepers stenographers and other office assistants and invites readers to request a new catalog and bulletin from I S Sunday Principal.
Mrs Alic May Kotterman died at home near Lovell at 11 45pm after eighteen months of illness from tuberculosis. She was born July 5 1884 east of town, married to Calvin Kotterman seven years ago, and leaves a five year old daughter, husband, parents, one brother and four sisters. Funeral held Wednesday at Lovell M E Church with Rev Carey officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
All council members attended. Bills paid include Samuel Lanning 3.50 for 22.25 tons of stone, Walter Carr 5.82 for 35.78 tons stone, Stief Bros. 48.70 to date, Robert Drake and helpers 20.40 labor, Mabel Newhard 40.00 salary, E. L. Barrett & Son 2.86 order book, J. W. Weaks see for killing and burying a dog. The bond of Mohn & Son for cement work with David Heck as surety was accepted. Mayor Chambers presented a two dollar per day disability claim for time off North street and a doctor’s bill. no action was taken.
Findlay College advertises business training courses at Findlay Business College with a bulletin of information featuring photos of graduates. Interested individuals are urged to write to I. S. Sunday, Principal, Findlay, Ohio for a copy.
William Aber is jailed at Upper Sandusky after an arrest at Festoria following a tantrum. The Fire Marshal says he will be prosecuted for sure this time.
Bow Kim a 21 year old Chinese woman was found dead in a Mott Street tenement with multiple stab wounds and marks on the neck. Chin Len her husband is held as a material witness and three male suspects were arrested as police pursue leads including a man named See Sing who was in love with the victim.
Tokyo reports indicate fatalities possibly 30 with many injured and extensive property damage. About 362 buildings including temples destroyed and over 1,000 damaged. Ibuki Mountain near Gifu collapsed after initial smoke, while Nagoya and nearby villages suffered minor damage.
A severe electrical storm caused more than 75000 in damages across Findlay Ohio and surrounding county. Fassett planing mill sustained a 28000 loss with no insurance and a 35000 barrel oil tank from Ohio Oil Co. caught fire, expected to push total losses higher.
Benson Smith aged 14 was killed in Chicago when a baseball struck his right ear as he turned from catcher's position. Pitcher Martin Baily released a subsequent ball and the boy died before a doctor could be summoned.
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