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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
5
A large crowd gathered at the park Sunday though rain kept some away. The park offers recreation and amusement during the week and on Sundays, serving as a community asset welcoming all. Visitors meet friends, form new acquaintances, and find wholesome relaxation amid everyday tasks.
The piece argues against framing Wilson era diplomacy as Republican driven by John W. Foster or tied to party lines. It asserts Wilson seeks wisdom beyond party labels and questions the notion that wartime diplomacy should follow partisan aims, noting Foster’s relation to Lansing.
A reflection on the 100th anniversary of the Waterloo battle in Belgium contrasts past and present warfare. It notes shifts from decisive cavalry and leaders to extended battle lines, trenches, and air power, with tactical blunders now affecting only local areas.
A fragment notes ongoing coverage of Sven and his resignation from the ethics issue. Some editorials push more than necessary while others call for caution and wisdom. The snippet hints at partisan commentary and editorial intensity.
The article outlines Bryan as a peace advocate with a definite plan for universal peace, proposing a pause before fighting to cool passions and allow friendship to grow. It notes his ongoing agitation, belief in a viable peace treaty, and likely support for Wilson in 1916, while diffusing concerns of patriotism or cabinet conflicts.
Monday night the city council approved bills from the Finance and Board of Affairs. Payments include sidewalk work by David Mohn and street cleaning by C Deitelbach, with various vendors for paving bricks paving stone coal and supplies. A sidewalk resolution was read by the clerk and adopted under suspension of rules.
J. G. Reynolds completes Carey school enumeration listing 599 persons under 21. Of these 338 are male and 261 female with age ranges including 93 aged 6 to 8, 281 aged 8 to 14, 76 aged 14 to 16, and 149 aged 16 to 21.
A World War I era postcard sent February 26 and received March 14 in Strathroy shows strict censorship. The address side warns that any writing will destroy the card and only the date and sender signature may appear on the reverse.
Civic appeal asks all residents to decorate for a town wide event next Thursday. Businesses have funded amusements and prize contests to welcome visitors, with a planning committee coordinating a large scale parade along Main Street.
Mr and Mrs W H Williams return from a brief honeymoon in Pittsburgh after marrying Thursday noon in Upper Sandusky. Rev Vorhis of the M E church officiated at the groom’s residence. The bride wore white voile and a white hat. They will live at Dow and Patterson streets. Williams has supervised the local porcelain plant and his bride works in the factory. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Minor Mann.
The W C T U met with Elza Jacobs on Wednesday for the annual Flower Mission Day. Mrs. C D Smith led a fine anniversary program and twenty seven Douglets were sent to the sick and shut in. The next meeting is the second day in July with Mrs. A Ubeshrough.
Misses Gertrude and Wella Stoll Dorothy Lawhead and Bernice Philips and Messrs Willie Slotterbeck Russell McEvoy of Marion Arthur Stoll and Ralph Wenner were Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Stoll of St Paul.
Unclaimed letters remaining at the Carey post office include Miss Ollie McGee and Hugh Martin. Persons calling for these letters should say they were advertised.
Joseph F. Wonder, mayor of Carey Ohio, highlights cooperative progress in moral and civic pride. He invites visitors to inspect Carey’s Water Works, Electric Light Plant, and park exhibits including a 25 ton Giant Rock from volcanic origins near the park entrance.
A hundred fifty Dayton business men arrived by Big Four train, paraded with white umbrellas marked Dayton Ohio, visited local firms, and handed out advertising while the crowd welcomed them at the post office and station. Gov Cox presence was uncertain to Carey.
Beginning June 21 J Frank Johnston will examine eyes in Carey at C B Plueger's jewelry store. Pflueger will adjust frames and duplicate lenses from Johnston prescriptions, offering combined optical service and mechanical expertise for reliable eye fittings.
William Devene married Miss Marie Devene at the home of Mrs Fannie Kloopfer last Thursday evening. Rev J W Shock of the United Brethren church officiated with Mrs Lennie Hauenstine and Miss Pauline Hauenstine of Toledo attending. The couple will reside in Carey where the groom works for C H Travis, local Standard Owl representative.
S. A. Chesebrough installs a new front on the Main street building occupied by E. M. Rembart. G. A. Williams and James Flood handle the work.
Gertrude Stoll thanks friends for assistance during the Booster Contest at Vigor's store.
On and after Friday June 18 1915 motorists may not need to keep lights burning while at rest within Carey Ohio special Electric Light zone says the mayor.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Wonder hosted a Sunday dinner with Harold and Mrs O Smith and Mrs Barbara Spoon at Pleasant Vie farm, hosted by Mr and Mrs Holland Wonder. For gall s use Hanford s Balsam.
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