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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
1
Rev. E. Luther Spaid of the local Lutheran church spent last week in Springfield for Wittenberg College commencement. He was honored with the degree of Doctor of Divinity. Spaid's many Carey friends congratulate him on this well merited honor and he stands highly among his clergy.
The Carey Farmers Co operative Co purchased a lot opposite the Johnston elevator from John Hendricks for 2200 dollars. Plans discussed include a new elevator on the site and converting the old facility into a warehouse.
Mrs Dwight Hosterman of Sycamore, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Stroup of Bucyrus, underwent an operation at Bucyrus hospital on Friday and is recovering nicely.
A handsome team of roan draft horses was sold by F. C. Wenner or a north town seller last week to Maurice Cavanaugh of Sycamore for 600 dollars.
A letter from W S Stone of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers praises the Y M C A for wartime work overseas. He commends 3366 points of service supporting soldiers and sailors and notes the lasting impact on families and homes as the group aided the war effort.
The planned lecture at the pavilion tomorrow evening was canceled after Glenn Frank, the scheduled speaker, was called away by his ill father. The Coit-Alber bureau notified Mr. C Chambers that Frank would be unavailable for some time.
Mr and Mrs Ed Campbell Sr learn their son Raymond arrived at Camp Devens Massachusetts after service overseas with Company B 314 Machine Gun Battalion He was stationed near Senlis le Haute France and crossed the Atlantic aboard the New Jersey after engine trouble forced the ship ashore on the Azores He helped photograph the NG 4 plane and its Atlantic crossing.
J Frederick has sold his business block on East Main street occupied by Fe H Frederick's grocery to Peter Jacob of Fostoria. The transfer will be completed next month. Jacob plans tearing down the building in about two years to replace it with a new block. Location described as one of the town's best sites.
Last Thursday afternoon Victor Moes of four miles southwest of town was tending three horses when he shut a gate. One horse kicked out striking another and breaking its leg. The injured animal is valuable and efforts are underway to save its life.
The Phelps Garage Company reports a new light plant powered by an automobile engine driven dynamo. The self contained setup solves the day current issue and will primarily charge batteries.
A major blaze in Bluffton began in the basement of Liigibihl hardware store and required assistance from Lima and Findlay. The fire caused extensive damage with estimated losses around 75000 dollars.
A children's day program is planned for next Sunday evening June 16 at 8:00 at the United Evangelical Church. The event promises many good features with an inviting call for all to attend. Pastor C. L. Kern signs the notice.
The Urton store held a successful sale last week with 0. J. Urton and assistants from the Bellevue location assisting throughout the event.
A terse notice reads positively no trespassing on premises north of Carey with warning that offenders will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The message is signed by AL P. Ruffing.
Guardianship matters include T D Lanker with exceptions filed. Local court notes announce divorces for Fern Petersilge and Mary Louise Ewing, and a marriage license for Fred Walker and Helen Chaney in Sycamore. Obituaries for Charles Quaintance and Sallie Eyestone recorded. several legal actions, nominations, and estate matters noted, plus band concerts, school moves, and agricultural society activity in Wyandot County.
At a Marion conference attended by 200 farmers, an agreement outlined expected wheat prices across Wyandot Delaware Morrow Marion Crawford Union Richland andHardin counties. No. 1 wheat should bring about 2.12 to 2.14 per bushel with No. 2 at 2.09 to 2.12 and No. 3 at 2.05 to 2.07, based on a $2.39% government guarantee and local elevator margins. Participants from Wyandot included W A Fox L A Kuenzli F W Morris and others.
The Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters hold their annual memorial at Castle Hall on Sunday June 15 at 2 30 p m The program includes opening ceremonies by officers obituary readings by Elza Jacobs Pythian Sisters ceremonies and a closing song America All Knights urged to attend and bring guests Public welcome.
The article notes extreme heat and late season hinder garden plowing as teamsters resist work and soil comes up in large chunks. With other tasks pressing and horses strained, many garden spots will go untended threatening Victory gardens this summer.
Twin daughters Mary Frances and Florence Rita Gardner of Tiffin were born June 4 to Clarence and Mrs. Gardner. Florence Rita died Friday at noon from a weak heart. burial followed Saturday at 2 p.m. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Logsdon and families, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stombaugh and families, and Miss Mayme Logsdon.
Peter Collet of the southern area said his corn planted last Saturday was ready to work in six days, a sign farmers across the region report similar early vigor. Wheat crops are also showing rapid graying growth despite discouraging conditions.
Joe Silverstein proprietor of the Carey Junk Co of Carey and Bucyrus drives a handsome new Ford truck bought from Johnson and Miller. He now has three wagons on the pad and his brother oversees Bucyrus operations. Silverstein is described as a regular hustler who has made good in Carey.
The Lincoln Chautauqua bureau informs Carey that the week of August 21 through 26 has been selected for the Chautauqua event.
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