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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
2
A terse notice notes that the paper has folded with subscribers in arrears and urges prompt payment of overdue balances. It frames the timing as a recurring period of unpaid dues and expresses appreciation for timely remedies.
The article surveys major earthquakes from 1793 Calabria to 1908 Messina, noting Calabria and Sicily devastation, high death toll estimates, and widespread destruction. It mentions Mt. Vesuvius and Etna, historic quakes in 1811 Missouri and 1857 events, and discusses theories on causes and the unpredictable nature of future events.
The lecture last night by Dr McMurray drew a successful audience despite hall heat. Robert Loute and colleagues praised the effort while noting issues with arrangements and promising action to prevent a recurrence.
The Lyceumite hails Packard as an effective lecturer and master caricaturist. Praise notes his quick, original car-toons and spontaneous fun, with Talent calling his musical burlesques well crafted and entertaining.
The Republican joint caucus nominated Theodore B. Burton by acclamation over Charles P. Taft. Supporters say the people favored Burton, calling Taft’s candidacy a mistake and a product of machine politics. Burton is praised as well qualified and progressive, with Taft blamed for blocking his succession to Hanns.
The assembly approved an $80,000 treasury appropriation for Italy earthquake victims. Citizens nationwide sent aid with New York and Chicago each contributing over 100,000. The act reflects broad patriotic compassion and global goodwill, underscoring Italy's historical contributions to civilization and progress.
Mrs Eva L Kring died Thursday at 3 20 p m at her daughter Mrs Charles Kisselle s home in Carey after twelve years of paralysis She was born September 13 1839 near Marion and married twice first to Charles James who died in Nashville in 1862 then to Dr G W Kring who died in 1873 Funeral services were held at her brother John T Quay s home near Nac ria conducted by Rev Galbraith of the Presbyterian church. She leaves a child and an age d brother.
Col Wentz of Calion inspected the local lodge of Bluiform Bank, K of P on Monday night. He expressed gratification at the progress and noted officers including Captain, 1st Lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant, Recorder, Treasurer,Panar betved ns. tigre that.
The Carey eighth annual Farmers Institute will convene at Snyder's Opera House on Friday and Saturday January 16 and 17. Local talent will join a select lineup of lecturers led by President L G Ranger and Vice President A R Herbert with W J Newhard as secretary and Fréd Powell treasurer. The executive committee includes Ww J Baker James Shuman Carl Heck and John Logsdon. The program features music recitations lectures on hog raising plowing soil texture corn culture noxious weeds and scientific agriculture with performances by local musicians and speakers from the community.
A group from Findlay gathered at the Laird residence four miles southwest of town on New Year’s Eve. Mr and Mrs Charley Carr Mr and Mrs Harvey Bailey and others joined in an old fashioned taffy pulling and games. The evening ended with a festive ringing of the dinner bell.
Mrs. George Ash is somewhat better and the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs D Henry is improving. J Z Sutphen is recovering from a severe attack of insipient pneumonia.
On Monday afternoon Rev. J. A Williams and family were surprised by two wagon loads of provisions valued at about 2300. Beech Grove class members and friends raised the gift to help the pastor who remains unable to walk without crutches.
Advertises multiple properties including a 3325 and 8525 house and lot, a 120 acre Carey area farm with good improvements, 40 and 60 acre tracts, a 2 mile from town 40 acre parcel, a cheap house near U B church on South Street, a Trumbull county bargains list, and a 53 acre farm with tiling and improvements 13 miles from town. Also offers up to 100000 loan with no cost to borrower.
J C Vogel advertises high grade tailoring dry cleaning repairing pressing and dyeing services in Carey Ohio opposite the Galt House on the second floor. Men’s suits and overcoats ladies jackets and skirts and furs draperies are handled.
Notice explains broom prices will advance five cents due to higher broom corn costs. The public is advised the price increase reflects the current market for broom corn and supplies.
Miss Gladys Perl visited the Peter Krupp home on Sunday and Monday amid a regionwide dry spell that has caused an ice shortage. The brick yard, a longtime resource, has run dry and local food supplies may remain tight. Miss Blanche Garman resides in Vantie as a separate item notes the community and a special meeting last Sabbath elected officers, affirming a strong determination for future efforts.
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