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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
4
A programme by Hi Henry's Big City Minstrel Aggregation opens Thursday August 27 at The Opera House Carey. Eight comedians, vocalists with a double quintette chorus and grand orchestra perform original comedy and songs. Seats on sale at the usual place.
The will of Henry R. Felker probated last Thursday bequeaths all property to his wife Dorcas Dow Felker who is named administratrix without bond. The will, drawn November 1, 1899, was witnessed by James L. Watson and Minerva O. Watson of Toledo.
One hundred cars will take a three day reliability run from Toledo to Columbus then Cleveland and back to Toledo. The test starts Tuesday and includes Carey Bowling Green and Findlay in the route. The event aims to identify the most dependable car on country roads.
At the groom and bride parents home on Dow street the ceremony united Miss Elizabeth Doppler and Mr. Mon roe Weaks at noon on Sunday August 23. Rev. C. F. M. Greene officiated. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Ollie McFall and other relatives. guests listed from several nearby towns.
The George Ash home on East Main Street was burglarized Sunday night before midnight. Intruders broke a kitchen window to enter and ransacked every room including the attic, leaving burned matches and scattered belongings. Only minor items like cigars stamps a pie and cheese were taken. a revolver was found but not stolen. Neighbors saw a light after ten o'clock.
The fourth annual Hile reunion gathered at the George Hile grove on Saturday August 22 with ideal weather and record attendance of 212. The event featured forenoon and afternoon programs with addresses band music songs and declamations plus a long noon spread praised by all. Visitors listed include Daniel Hile Prairie Du Got New Berlin 8 S M Lindower Findlay Jeremiah Stahl Houktown Jennie Youngpeter Lakeview Isaac Porter Putnam County and John Walter among others.
Last Monday night all members attended except Councilman Hart. Bills approved totaled 188.25 for labor and 100 for hauling dirt. W H Snyder requested a sidewalk on South Street, council to address. Curb stones to be installed along J P Newhard’s new block.
A merry crowd of young people from Salem gathered Sunday for dinner at Mrs Anna Hill's home. In the afternoon they traveled to the infirmary where Mr and Mrs Frank Shumaker hosted supper for the group.
The Powell family reunion gathered at Riverside Park Findlay on August 20 1908 with social talks and old memories. A large potluck dinner filled long tables before Ellsworth Powell presided and officers for the next reunion were chosen. Rev Pear gave an invocation and Rev Powell traced the family history back to Welsh emigrants in Pennsylvania. Attendees from Carey included J W Powell and wife Mary L Powell Cozetta Powell Jennie Powell Fred Powell and families.
The Carey Clippers lost 8 to 4 to Wharton on Sunday. Wharton scored six in the first inning on four hits, added two in the second with three more hits, and no runs in the final seven innings. Clippers had hits in all but two innings and left seven men on base. P Ward, Duffield and Adams each had two base hits. W Ward hit a three bagger. Large crowd witnessed the game.
F. H. Williams, moving this week to Marblehead from his former Carey home, was last Friday nominated for Ottawa County auditor by the Republican party. The Times hopes he wins. neighbors lament the Williams family leaving Carey.
Advert shows John A. Gusman offering a guaranteed cure for piles sore eyes and neuralgia with pay if not. It promotes a big ball game tomorrow between Arlington and Wharton at the ball park north of town and mentions a Carey tonight with the Hi Henry minstrels performing.
A light quip contrasts Briggs and Griggs on the concept of a scientific kiss. The Kansas City Independent jokes about how one would break away from a girl without getting engaged, framing it as a humorous social observation.
A quotation from Quintilian proclaims that the first step toward excellence is freedom from error, underscoring a classical standard for scholarship and virtue.
The Englishman relied on quality goods and crested stationery to impress shoppers. A young American showcased the entire display in the newspaper, with admission described as free.
An elderly woman arrives at a London hospital with a poisoned leg. The blunt house surgeon declares the leg must be removed entirely, noting there is no other option. The patient shrugs and jokes about her head being safe.
London Chronicle notes changes on the moon s surface with frost forming and thawing at sunrise. Observers conclude the white patch diminishes from hoarfrost melt while frost deposits and melts occur in other areas of the moon.
In a report echoing a Chicago Tribune line, Wareham Long denounces a woman from the opposite house after she mocked his plea for old clothing. He says she offered him a bathin' suit instead, stirring indignation.
Tyre Dout expresses willingness to work and his preferred role would be calling out the stations on an Atlantic liner. He sizes up his options and favors stewarding or passenger-facing duties aboard the vessel.
Hr Henry announces an August 27 evening program at Carey Opera House featuring a modern aggregation of minstrel and vaudeville stars. The manager promises bright clean shows with no old material and indecencies. Seats are selling quickly.
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