Public Sale at Steen Farm Near Carey June 29 1918
Public auction at the Steen farm five miles northwest of Carey on Base Line road on June 29 1918 starting at 10 00 a m offers horses cattle hogs and farm machinery. Assets include three horses thirteen cattle thirty five hogs various implements and equipment with crops in ground including wheat corn oats rape alfalfa barley and potatoes. Terms provide nine months credit on sums five dollars and over with notes and two approved securities. under five dollars cash. Administratrix Florence Hotelling and Steen auctioneers. Lunch served by Red Cross chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steen
Carey
Base Line Road
McCormick
John Deere
Dane
McCormick Wer
I. c
H. P
Plymouth Rock
Findlay Road
Chevrolet
African Mission Letter from March 1918 Letter Home
The writer recounts receiving four letters from home after months abroad, adjusting to life in Africa, and describing daily work. He notes rain, heat, frogs, new lessons, and growing faith while managing a kitchen and overseeing several girls. The entry covers Good Friday services, school plans, and hopes for further mail via Monrovia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Logansport
St. Elizabeth
Christ
Africa
Dysinger
Monrovia
Amn
America
Sunday Guests At City Home Include Several Browns
Sunday visitors gathered at the Bursons residents of Sycamore included Mr and Mrs Frank H Brown and Wert Brown Vivian Mrs Tarold Shock and Miss Mother Davis.
Social Evening Honors Mr and Mrs Clarence Thome
Mr and Mrs George Ash entertained at dinner Friday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Clarence Thome. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Burk and Mrs Peter Frank with children Irene and Paul of Upper Sandusky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ash
Clarence Thome
Carl Burk
Peter Frank
Irene
Paul
Upper Sandusky
Dorcas Bible Class Social Set For Next Wednesday
The Dorcas Bible class of the M. E. Sunday school plans a social session next Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. John Halloran. The committee includes Mrs. Halloran, Mrs. Bernard O'Brien, Mrs. Dear Wright, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. L. I. Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Bible
M. E. Sunday School
John Halloran
Young Margaret Sutphen Surprised by Girls on Birthday
On Saturday 12 year old Margaret Sutphen had a pleasant surprise party hosted by her girl friends. Attendees included Mary Louise Getts Mildred Gunther Lydia Heck Martha Patterson Martha Spencer Mildred Ranger Jessie Getts Virginia Straw and James Sutphen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sutphen
Mary Louise Getts
Mildred Gunther
Lydia Heck
Martha Patterson
Martha Spencer
Mildred Ranger
Jessie Getts
Virginia Straw
James Sutphen
Farewell Dinner for Clarence Thome at Ash Home
A Sunday farewell dinner was held at Mr. and Mrs. George Ash home for their nephew Clarence Thome who left for Camp Sherman with the selectees Monday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Thome, Mr. and Mrs. Miss Thome and Samuel Ash from East a Town and Miss Hazel and Miss Gladys Hunter of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ash
Clarence Thome
Camp Sherman
E. F. Thome
Miss Thome
Samuel Ash
East A Town
Hazel
Gladys Hunter
George Green
Albany
N. Y
Toledo
Arthur Wisner
C. A Williams
Charles Griffin
Fostoria
C. A. Williams
Williams
Ira Lombard
Near Bradner
Clyde Lombard
Helen
Samuel J. Black
Upper Sandusky
Franklin
Pennsylvania
Stutz
C A Williams
Findly
Paul Willarss
St Paul hosts farewell gathering for Eugene Baughman
Mr and Mrs E A Baughman of St Paul entertained relatives and friends from Dunkirk Brownstown Vanlue Findlay and nearby for a Sunday farewell to Eugene who left Monday with the selects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Baughman
St. Paul
Ernest Scarfoss
Clyde, Orley
Raymond
Nora
Dunkirk
Henry Brown
Brownstown
Neil Baughman
Vanlue
Clarence Baughman
Henrietta
Findlay
Eugene Baughman
Eugene
Selects
Family Dinner Honors Paul Schubert Before Camp Sherman
Mrs. N C Schubert hosted a Sunday dinner near Vanlue for her son Paul who leaves Monday for Camp Sherman. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rangeler and children Corrinne Hilda Esther Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schubert and children Dorine Lynn Ralph Bookwalter, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Walter and children Maxine Byron, Mrs Orpha Woodward and son Ralph, Harry Schubert, and Mr. and Mrs. J A Newcomer and children Pauline Leslie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Schubert
Near
Vanlue
Paul
Monay
Camp Sherman
Charles Rangeler
Corrinne
Hilda
Esther
Sherman
Ernest Schubert
Dorine
Lynn
Ralph Bookwalter
Sam Walter
Maxine and
Byron
Orpha Woodward
Ralph
Farewell Dinner for Reuben Pahl Before Camp Sherman
Mr and Mrs Frank Pahl hosted a Sunday farewell for their son Reuben who departs Monday for Camp Sherman. Relatives from New Riegel Alvada Swanton Berwick Carey and Salem joined the family along with siblings and cousins. Ice cream cake and a wrist watch were given to Reuben in the afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pahl
West of Town
Reuben
Camp Sherman
Adam Wank
East of New Riegel
Lavena Reinhart
Alvada
Fred Pahl
Swanton
Henry Kinn
Raymond
Cletus
Gerald
Berwick
Albert Schlachter
Dolores
Carey
Clara Fox
Hilda
Caroline
Anna
Mary
Firman
Ignatius
Vernon
Edward Pahl
Charetta Pahl
Vrarik Riester
Catherine
Mildred
Martha
Helene
Rose
Frances Riester
Salem
Louis Pahl
Dorothy
Rubin
Shower Honors Newley Weds Maynard Cram on West Main
A Tuesday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs Cram on West Main Street showered newlyweds Maynard and Cram with wishes and gifts. Music games lunch and a bell signal from young boys accompanied a list of attendees including Mr and Mrs David Heck Mr John Heck Mrs T McClure Mrs Marie Wolf Mrs Clein Alspach Mrs O A Gunther Mrs Jr Lb Shull and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C & Cram
West Main Street
Maynard Cram
David Heck
John Heck
T . McClure
Rolland Jacobs
George Constein
Ramon S. Cram
Guests at Cosgray Home Include Beaverdam and Lima Visitors
Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Cosgray were Crist Amstutz and Rev. J. N. Calvin of Beaverdam, and Mrs. Edith Hackenberger of Lima, along with Mr. and Mrs. Amstutz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Cosgray
Crist Amstutz
J. N. Calvin
Beaverdam
Edith Hackenberger
Lima
Mrs J W Shock Hosts Evelyns 8th Birthday Party
Mrs J W Shock entertained many young girls Thursday evening from 6 to 8 in honor of her daughter Evelyns 8th birthday. Games were played and ice cream and cake served. Guests included Mildred Alter Ruth Montague Maurine Moyer Mae Chambers and Ruth Otto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Shock
Evelyn
Mildred Alter
Ruth Montague
Maurine Moyer
Mae Chambers
Ruth Otto
John Updegraff Celebrates 67th Birthday With Family Gathering
Thursday June 20 John Updegraff, a longtime friend and former townsman, reached 67 as relatives staged a large lawn gathering at his birthplace home. About 50 guests attended including C W Shellhouse Ada Rev Hawes Richwood Lizzie Hawes Circleville H B Shellhouse Findlay Amy Smith Mt Blanchard Marion Beck and R D Rosenberger. Guests enjoyed dinner and social activities then departed wishing him many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Updegraff
C. W. Shellhouse
Ada
Hawes
Lincoln
Thomer
Lizzie Hawes
Rev
Richwood
H. B. Shellhouse
Blanchard
Amy Smith
Findlay
Marion Beck
Mt. Blanchard
R. D. Rosenberger
Circleville
John
Civil War Veterans Pensions Expanded in New Law
June 10 1918 letter to editor explains a new pension act amending May 11 1912. It sets minimum pensions of 30 to 40 dollars monthly based on service length and age, with automatic increases for some veterans and a new general law pensioner class. It notes filing declarations and provides application blanks on request. Signed JNO A KEY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Law Pensioners
General Law
Jno
Local notes sweep through Cleveland to Findlay and beyond
Miss Glenn Stroup returns to Cleveland next Sunday. Many visits span Lima Toledo Findlay and Marion with relatives and friends. A military training course call and local social scenes mix with war bond encouragement and community chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Stroup
Cleveland
Ruth Keefer
Lima
H. D. Shultz
Henry
Findlay
Feed Stable Adverts at Dr Spitler Barn
Grant Karr offers feeder and boarding services at the old Dr Brayton barn also known as Dr Spitler barn. He lists five stalls available for horses, handles everyday callers, and provides stand in service at a 25 cent fare plus feeding when the horse is present.
Death of Avilla Hardware Store Owner Father
Mr and Mrs Trban Kokenge mourn the death of Charles Konence Sr after months of stomach trouble at Avilla. Charles Kokenge Jr and Miss Lulu Kokenge were at home when the death occurred. The funeral was held Tuesday morning. Charles Kokenge conducted a hardware store at Avilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trban Kokenge
Avilla
Kolenge
Charles Konence, Sr
Charles Kokenge, Jr
Lulu Kokenge
Kokenge
Water receipts to be ready July 1 1918
All water receipts will be ready on July 1 1918 and will be received at the council room from 8 30 a m to 4 p m and at corner hardware evenings C N Cosgray secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corner Hardware
C. N. Cosgray
Farewell party for Allen Stoll before Kenton trip
Ir and Mr. Henry Stoll hosted a farewell gathering Tuesday evening for their son Allen before his Friday departure. Friends from town attended at the Stoll home as dancing and refreshments were enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry, Stoll
Four Rifles
Allen
Kenton Selects
New Baby Born To Minard Family In Vanlue Area
A daughter was born Saturday morning to Mr and Mrs Harry Minard at the home of Mrs Minard's parents Mr and Mrs Peter Boes near Kirby. The birth adds to the Minard family in the Vanlue region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Minard
Vanlue
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T. A. Spitler
Muriel Eschbach
Mutual
The
National Electric Porcelain Co
Ross Patterson
Riter
Main and
Patterson Streets
Co. A. Looper
Mutual Phone
Hart
C. FB
Sutter
M. C. Reynolds
Poland
China
S. Smith
Reo
Ford
Staude
W. H. Phelps Garage Co
C. F. Sutter
Ohio Dairy Co
J. D. Ewing
Chas. Clinger
Carey Junk Co
Joe Silverstein
Tf — Ee
Minor
Kirby
Minnie Clingman
Sycamore
Monroe, Mich
Hall
All Druggiste
F. J. Cheney & CO
Florence Hotelling
Forest Hotelling
Sarah A. Steen
Stanley Jones
Harry Morehart
Red Cross
Biglick Church
Timothy Hay
Henry L. Myers
L. A. Stevenson
Roy Frederick
Emmon Frederick
France
A’. E. Donaldson
Abe Eshelman
Frank Stroup
Glenn
Elizabeth
Orton & Thomas
R. D. McDowell
Edward Campbell, Jr
Hulda
Charles
Kentfield
Bloomville
Howard D. Hathaway
Minor Mann
Mr. Mann
George Mann
Marion
C. M Beitler
Case School of Applied Sciences
Bame
Spitler
Gaylord
William McDonald
South of Town
Jacob Putnam
Kuha
Idaho
Levi Hile
Mr. Hile
C. E. Cram
Etta Shoup
Wooster
Woostern Experiment Station
Olen Alspach
Findlay Meat Market
Harshberger's
Wm. Pahl
Alspach
John W. Davis
Mercer County
Weather
Parewell
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