26 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
1
A meeting of the Earl C. Green Post No 344 American Legion was held at the Public Library last Friday. A special meeting was called for Monday March 1 at the Moose Hall with open invitations to ex veterans for fellowship and a smoker. The notice also requests missing names be added to the Rosters list.
Scott notes Tang has accepted a contract to construct 22 bird houses. The project details remain concise but confirm the agreement and scope.
The Carey Public School on South Street faced a strict 12 point order from Ohio’s Division of Public Buildings. The plan requires new stair handrails and treads, removal of storage closets, updated flooring, removal of several small rooms, stop using gas and oil stoves, install sanitary toilets, upgrade heating and ventilation to meet 70 degrees and six air changes per hour, redesigned seating aisles, limit one pupil per desk, emergency doors, and submission of remodeling plans for approval before classes resume.
The Strand theater has ordered a late-model motor driven picture machine to be installed within two to three weeks. The upgrade will allow a continuous show with no stops, improve projection and reduce noise, and when combined with a new power plant, will yield brighter pictures and position the Strand among the best motion picture houses.
A special bulletin announces that the State Civil Service commission examination for the Wyandot County Infirmary superintendent has been advanced to Thursday March 11. The bulletin provides complete participation details and instructions for applicants.
The Mathias family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the illness and death of their son Harry. Mrs. Margaret Mathias and Sons appreciate the support and prayers from the community.
We are compelled to announce that commencing March 15, 1920, subscription rates to the Carey Times will be as follows: One Year Six Months Three Months.
Obituaries announced for Anna Cowgill 78 in Upper Sandusky Henry Wolford 77 at county home John W. Nichols 79 6 21 died Sycamore area John E Williams died south of Upper Sandusky March 7 1853 Mrs Daniel Swartz cancer Pitt township Merle J Brown 18 died Indian Mill Nettie Swan nurse 662 years old Wyandot Mich marriages Jay Hare and Mary Hile in Upper Sandusky Daniel Hemmerly and Gertrude Young Forest area Dr Dunlop revival service at Trinity Evangelical church in Upper Sandusky offering 315.22 Various legal notices include Edward Riester versus William McAdoo and divorce actions Bessinger and Bloom cases.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Doty returned from an extended visit with their daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Eyer in Alma Michigan. A daughter was born there. They traveled via Clayton Michigan to visit L. B. Bookwalter and then Defiance Ohio to see Elijah Doty. In Findlay they visited Emma Bookwalter and Elizabeth. Before returning home they stayed with C H Doty and friends at Houcktown.
Mr and Mrs Albert Adelsperger and Mr and Mrs Claire Shireman attended the funeral of Mrs Sam Stearns near Risingson. Mrs Stearns aged 37 died from pneumonia following influenza. She leaves a husband and two young daughters all ill with flu, youngest not expected to live.
At Monday's council meeting it was decided to switch from 5 percent bonds to 5 percent bonds for rebuilding the power plant. Stracy and Bran withdrew their tentative offer to buy 5 percent bonds. Bond houses expressed willingness to bid at higher rates. A complaints service notice lists Mr. Charles Hammack, inspector, to visit Carey Friday and Saturday February 27 and 28.
Funeral services for Lewis G. Hart were held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at his Mast South street home, with Rev. W Elmer Bailey of Columbus and Rev. C L Kern of Carey presiding. A duet and solos accompanied scripture readings formed the program amid numerous floral tributes from family, employers, classes, and neighbors. Pallbearers were Knights of Pythias members Peter Long, Earl Black, Charles Yardhner, Roy Kirkwood, Jay Black and Ralph McKinnon. Attendees from out of town included Rev. Bailey, Mrs. Hendricks and daughter Mother, and several relatives from nearby towns.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during sickness and after the death of our beloved husband and father. Thanks to those who sent flowers, the order of K of P, ministers, singers, and those who provided automobiles. Mrs L G Hart and Children.
Wyandot County Near East Relief meets to raise a total quota of 4928 from March 1 to 7. Townships and villages including Antrim Crane Crawford Eden Jackson Marseilles Mifflin Richland Ridge Salem Sycamore T mochtee and several corporations are assigned specific amounts with chairmen to be appointed and solicitors enlisted to canvass their districts.
Firefighters respond to a small blaze at the Vaner and Nowsree corner house owned by Joe Herrick. Mrs. Chas Yaidhner, occupying part of the home, started a fire in a stove which ignited the shingle roof causing about 10 dollars in damage. Volunteers assisted to the roof and extinguished the flames before the fire department arrived, using a chemical extinguisher.
Rumors circulate about the 1920 census total for the town and what figures officials will report. Residents debate the potential count while officials keep the final tally confidential pending release.
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