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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
3
A quip contrasts dead men with dead women, noting neither speaks, while hinting at a witty, era flavored line about tiles and silence in a historical clipping.
A Victorian-era advertisement declares deafness results from Eustachian tube inflammation and offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It promotes the product and invites readers to request circulars from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
Little Hazel Johnson died suddenly from heart trouble following a diphtheria attack after ten days of illness. She was the daughter of A. P. Johnson of this city and leaves her father, grandmother Mrs. W. C. Johnson, and two brothers Howard and Paul. Funeral service held at the family home Saturday at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. E Luther Spald officiating. Interment at Spring Grove cemetery.
The Wimodausis Club hosted a surprise gathering Friday evening at Mrs. Wm. Augustine's home for Mrs. J. H. Lytle. Members brought baskets of food and enjoyed a pleasant time with guest Mrs. A. J. King in attendance.
Dr. Gibson spoke at the Maccabee memorial services at the Methodist Episcopal church last Sunday on The Value of Becravements detailing the order's history and its significance.
Robert Turnbell a longtime Carey resident and Civil War veteran died Sunday at 6 am after a hip injury weeks earlier. He leaves wife Mary and seven children including Herbert and Nelson Turnbell. siblings and many in laws survive. Funeral services were held Monday on Frederick Street with Dr J W Gibson presiding. interment at Spring Grove Cemetery.
Mrs C. E. Riley of Ilion New York reports six months of relief from indigestion using Chamberlain's Tablets. She says it is the only remedy that helped her and notes its wide availability.
Local retailer D. Ewing announces the sale of a full range of insecticides for spraying. Available products include formulations for indoor and outdoor use, with instructions and safety notes provided.
Prices for Powdered Arsenate of Lead in Ewing have not advanced as market data shows no change in latest listings. No new bids or bids appear stagnant amid current trade activity.
A dense recipe for a multi layer cake with marshmallow filling and a cocoa frosting. Includes flour sugar eggs milk butter and flavorings with instructions for candy spinners and orange flavored syrup for between layers. Also notes chocolate filling and decorative garnishes like nuts coconut and candied peel.
Edison era directory style notes list residents visiting relatives and attending events in Ada Ohio. Mentions include Mrs C E Hoskinson ill but improving, Lydia Heck's estate sold to Mrs C F Sutter in Ada, and many social calls among the Hart, Spitler, Meyer, Strouss, Wonder, and Williamson families plus attendance at lodge meetings, church groups, and a Moose Band concert.
C X Diller announces the purchase of John McGuire's stock of furniture and undertaking equipment serving Carey and vicinity. The firm invites the public to visit for best service and to make acquaintences. day or night calls will be handled at McGuire's old stand.
John McGuire announces he has sold his furniture and undertaking business to Mr C X Diller and asks the public to patronize Diller as they did McGuire. He offers to assist Diller if needed and remains available at service. The notice ends with a promo about saving a year's Carey Times by reading ads.
Local church notices list service times for Our Lady of Consolation Catholic, Christian Science, Lutheran, and United Evangelical churches. Times include Masses at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m., Vespers, Sunday School at 9:00 or 9:50 a.m., and evening services and activities through the week.
Minister James William Gibson presides over regular services at 10 00 a m. Sabbath school 9 00 a m C E Cram superintendent Epworth League 630 p m Mrs H Lytle president Prayer Meeting Wednesday 730 p m Installation of new Epworth League officers next Sabbath evening Twenty fifth annual Findlay District Epworth League convention at McComb June 14 15 1916 Several Carey League members expect to attend
John Wesley Shock pastor leads Sunday school at 9:00 with J T Renshler as superintendent. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 led by Glynn Byer. Public Worship at 7:30 on the topic Wrecks. Wednesday preaching at Union Bethel at 10:30. Welcomer to all.
Salem baseball fell to Wharton by 6 to 4 in a fast Sunday game. Salem batters Orians and Henige struggled while Wharton’s Opp and Ward led the offense. Next Sunday Mt Blanchard faces Stringtown on Salem Diamond as Salem meets the winners.
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