Beal law election in Sycamore set for February eighteenth
Sycamore will hold a Beal law election on February eighteenth after a petition with 111 names. The prior Beal law vote occurred July tenth, 1905, showing 272 for saloons and 141 against.
30 Jan 1913
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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
1
Sycamore will hold a Beal law election on February eighteenth after a petition with 111 names. The prior Beal law vote occurred July tenth, 1905, showing 272 for saloons and 141 against.
Elmer Gorsuch of Coleman Michigan writes about moving west and describes wet weather, drains, and crop outcomes. He notes sugar beets beans and potatoes suffered while hay and corn performed well, with an example of thirty tons per acre from well drained ground. He compares soils to Ohio and warns newcomers about hardships.
Hiram Hart and his mother Mrs Delilah Hart of Ravenna visited relatives for several days. Hart, a former Ravenna citizen, now owns farms in Portage county four miles from Ravenna. He praises the country despite a poor year marked by heavy rain and grub worms.
Gus Lortz sold his 160 acre farm north of the city last week to William C. Brinkerhoff of Chicago for 20000 dollars. Brinkerhoff bought a southwest Carey property and an estead in Upper Sandusky in the deal. A J Frederick arranged the sale.
A retrospective from Carey Times dated March 15 1894 reports illnesses and moves including A Shellabarger W H Snyder and Dr Kerr of Adrian. Births and marriages surface with Winfield J Newhard’s infant son and a forced marriage in Upper Sandusky. A hotel lease, church meetings, a drug danger warning, Civil War veteran George W Lytle’s death, and a dog shooting case ending in a $5 fine are recounted with local color and small lawsuits.
John Glasser aged fifty six died leaving a large family including Clara Helen Irvin Leona Alphonse and Barney at home and siblings Mrs M J Ruffing Mr Frank Ruffing Mrs Krupp and Mrs Armbruster. Funeral at St Michael's Church Franks with interment in the church cemetery.
W F Morehart of west of Wharton showed two relics in the Times office Friday. A copper coin found on his mother's farm bears a sailing ship and 1841 Credit Current on one side and Millions for defense But not one cent for tribute on the other. Its value is undetermined. The other relic is a black handled hinged fork and spoon once carried through the Civil War by John Morehart. the spoon is German silver.
Carey poultry fanciers excel at Cleveland event. George Wolfrum led in S. C. White Leghorns with firsts in cock hen pullet cockerel and best display. Scott Long topped S. C. Black Leghorns with multiple firsts and a second. C. E. Cram entered three birds earning a first and a fourth prize.
Local ad urges homeowners to schedule roof repairs during spring before day rates rise. Recommends early booking to avoid leaks and hassle. Beck Block Carey promotes prompt service for roofing needs in Ohio.
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