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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
3
Fred Lied former director of public service was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary at hard labor after his motion for a new trial was overruled. An appeal was filed by Lied’s attorneys and the sentence suspended pending higher court decision. Bond set at $5000.
The article surveys how many societies once labeled savages created and play varied games. It cites lacrosse origins among North American Indians, cat's cradle among Dynk boys in Borneo, Maori pictorial histories, Sandwich Islands draughts, South Sea kite flying, and polo from Persia, among other Eastern games using seeds as pieces.
In Polk County a judge condemns a convicted killer to be hanged on August 10 near the county jail. The sentencing follows a jury verdict of first degree murder in the cold blood killing of Moses Stackhouse. The condemned man responds as all eyes watch.
Lancaster O on Dec 15 died of probable poison from eating canned oysters. He ran a plumbing business in the city for many years and was widely known. Also a child in Marysville aged 5 died after clothing caught fire from a stove while mother tended the back yard.
An old warning against catarrh remedies containing mercury. The ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F L J Cheer & Co Toledo Ohio, claiming it treats orally and protects the mucous surfaces. It warns against untrustworthy preparations and notes 75 cents per bottle with testimonials and a claim of constipation relief from Hall's Family Pills.
T Harvey Smith secretary and general manager of the Akron Realty company died from an apoplectic stroke. He moved to Akron in 1906 from Massillon where he was a school principal and served two terms as Stark county treasurer.
Frank Tilton, jailed in Martin's Ferry on a transfer hold to Zanesville workhouse, dug an 18 inch hole to escape through the jail wall and fled across the river.
Frank Carroll, 28, walked into the Columbus police station and surrendered promising he was wanted in Rochester New York for passing two checks forged in the name of New England Furniture company. He was held by the police.
Akron court hears John Giffin admit manslaughter in the death of John Maloney during the September strike at Werner Printing company plant. He receives a five year penitentiary sentence.
Medina Ohio voters approve prohibition with a total dry vote of 3 344 and a net 2 166. Seven saloons will close under the measure seven in Wadsworth six in Liverpool and one in Medina.
A monthly financial statement filed in the United States circuit court by the receiver of Municipal Traction and Cleveland Railway shows a deficit of 29547 dollars for October. Nebraska surgeon Dr W O Thompson, president of Ohio State University, underwent gallstone surgery at Grant Hospital after falling ill during his father in law’s funeral in Cleveland.
Stella Rogers six years old is dying after being shot by her 12 year old cousin Will Finnerty while traveling home from school in Wellstone on December 18.
In Chillicothe on December 22, about 50 students walked out of Chillicothe High School to protest a three day school week and demand a two week vacation from the board of education.
Governor Harris has issued the call for an extra session of the legislature to convene January 4, 1909 in Columbus.
Drys carry in Holmes County Ohio by 995 votes as four saloons are shut down in the wake of the election. Columbus dispatch reports the measure passed statewide with local impact noted in Holmes County.
Seven members of Pittsburg’s finance committee were arrested on bribery charges for receiving bribes and influencing depository selections. The Civic Voter League alleges broader corruption among council members over two years, with bank officials named for imminent arrests.
Two men died when the glazing mill of the Senior Powder company exploded at Lebanon Ohio. Clinton Ertle, 35, married, and William Orton, 23, single, were alone in the mill. No cause is known. Bodies badly burned and mutilated. Property damage about $2000.
A burlap bag with a leather coat and a decomposed body was recovered from the Delaware River at Lambertville New Jersey. The sex could not be determined due to decomposition. The body was wrapped in a clothes line and weighed down with about 40 pounds of railroad spikes. Gomez Selects New Cabinet in Port of Spain Trinidad
The column lists live stock and grain quotes for multiple markets including Chicago East Buffalo Cleveland Pittsburg Boston Cincinnati and Toledo. It records cattle steers cows and bulls prices. hogs and sheep with range figures. and grains like Wheat Corn and Oats with various No. grades and prices. Also notes Major General Leonard Wood’s service history and roles.
Charles W Morse, once known as the ice king and admiral of the Atlantic coast, was sentenced to fifteen years in Atlanta for bank law violations. He controlled nine banks and two steamship ventures, with a private fortune reputed at twenty two million dollars, but the 1907 panic led to his downfall.
The Buffalo News recalls a Rockefeller tale with a joke about the richest man in the world. Two Irishmen discuss his wealth with the punchline that every tick of the clock makes Rockefeller a thousand dollars richer.
Grace Chapel residents shared visits with neighbors including Daisy Wickiser and the Coppler family. Localities mentioned include Wharton Findlay Carey and Beech Grove with several members attending a prolonged meeting. Illnesses noted include Rosa Updegraff tonsillitis and multiple Sunday visits by families and friends.
Richland Township notes show Porter Ward and wife with son Dale visiting Roscoe Ward. Mrs. David Graft Miller and daughter stay with Theodore Hostler and wife. A A Wise Jr visits grandmother Mrs A B Wise. Charles England and wife call on Henry England Mt Blanchard. Mrs James Cor bin visits sister Mrs Oscar Mayer. Seth Gibson and family visit Theodore Hustler. Noble Watson and family of Mt Blanchard visit Ira Passell. Bernice England visits Ez a Hogland. Mrs Acel Bristol and children visit Findlay. Mrs J C Robertson of Illinois and Mrs Libbie Hughes of Mt Cory visit George Wood family. Charles Shuman of Mt Cory visits Austin and family.
Mrs Jonathan Bachar and daughter Ollie and Mrs Harriet Culler and daughter Lizzie visited Misses Katie and Celia Wohlgamuth last Tuesday. Mrs Erie Lee and daughters Mary and Carrie called on Mrs Laura Thatcher and daughter Essie Sunday afternoon. John J Robinson and wife visited Harvey Wohlgamuth and wife Sunday. Jonathan Bachar and wife visited Mr and Mrs Bert Bachar at Vanlue Sunday. John J Robinson and wife and Harvey Wohlgamuth and wife were entertained by Jaco Bachar and family Sunday evening. Mrs Frank Pahl, recently ill, is somewhat better. A M Bachar made a business trip to Findlay Monday. John Robinson and another were in Upper Sandusky Friday on business.
Notice states O N Cosgray has sold his interest in Cosgray and Ash hardware to W H Houk. Creditors and debtors are asked to settle accounts promptly. Signed by O N Cosenar and G E Asi.
Bert Mitten advertises the best agency for dying and cleaning goods in Northwestern Ohio. Call for service details and arrangements.
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