Murder at Marion Ends in Tragedy and Suicide
Miss Dora White of Marion died after a guest, Miller Herman, entered her home during a birthday celebration and fatally shot her. He wounded Lee Patterson, then shot at the mother and finally killed himself after a failed attempt. He pleaded guilty, saying he was not sorry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora White
Marion
Lee Patterson
Bellefontaine
Miller Herman
Miss White
Patterson
Herman
Price comparisons from 1886 Sycamore News August 19
The Sycamore Leader notes price comparisons from 1886 listing beans at 2 cents and many staples now higher. Butter 64 cents, chickens 82 cents, eggs 40 cents, lard 32 cents, flour 3.15, wheat 2.20, oats 0.55, corn 1.40, with 1886 figures contrasted against modern levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Shatzer
Sycamore News
Sycamore Leader
Suit to collect life insurance from soldier killed in France
In Common Pleas Court Friday Louise Paht sues Security Life Insurance Co of America for $1,000 policy taken by her son Rubin Pahl who died in France on October 9, 1918. The petition notes the death and a misdirected beneficiary change and claims the company refused payout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Common Pleas
C. D. Parker
Louise Paht
Security Life Insurance Company of America
Virginia
Richmond
Ohio
Robin Pahl
Rubin Pahl
Camp Sherman
Evangelistic Drive Promotes Evening Services
Each night at 7 15 p m pastor Rev J C Rinehart delivers sermons on topics such as The Church Without Christ Failure in Church Why Christianity Demonstrated A New Style of Ministry The Dynamo in the Church The Bride and the Bridegroom and The Essentials for Success The services feature music led by Mrs F A Rinehart and run all week culminating in Sunday programs for worship and salvation All are invited to attend for God’s glory and men’s salvation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Rinehart
F. A. Rinehart
Cleveland
Christ
Farm Migrations Shift Local Holdings Near Carey
W R Wisner leaves the W M Eatherton farm and takes the John Krabill place near Carey. Girard Rickle will move to the Krabill farm. Ignatius Logsdon plans to relocate to the Peter Col t farm southwest of town, intending daily work after rental challenges. Joseph Jacoby buys Logsdon farm and William Jacoby rents a nearby residence, with John Kummerer renting the John Heck farm north of town formerly held by Jacoby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Wisner
W. M. Eatherton
Carey
John Krabill
Eatherton
Girard Rickle
Ignatius Logsdon
J. R. Logsdon
Joseph Jacoby
Logsdon
William Jacoby
Alvada
John Heck
John Kummerer
Samuel Kennerley
Mr. Jacoby
Husband Overseas Soldier Still Unheard Since August
Mrs Eugene Baughman received word her husband is alive but has not heard from him since mid August. He notified the war department, which informed C G Spencer of the draft board. A Red Cross cable was sent for delivery, but prior cables and his son’s arrival have not reached them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Baughman
War Department
C. G. Spencer
Draft Board
Baughman
Infant Christened at Our Lady of Consolation
The infant son of Sergt Linus Myers and his wife was christened at Our Lady of Consolation Sunday February 23 with Father Englebert officiating. Sponsors were the baby's paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Joseph Myers. The child was given the name Ira Truman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt
Linus Myers
Our Lady of Consolation Church
Englebert
Sergt. Myers
Joseph Myers
Ira Truman
Lime and Sulphur Solution and Powder for Spraying
A brief notice describes lime and sulphur formulations used for spraying in agricultural or horticultural settings. It mentions available forms including liquid solution and dry powder suitable for field application.
County Doings and Notable Casualties in County
Obituaries note Leander Straw age 63 dies at home west of Harpster from multiple diseases. Milton Lowery of northeast of Upper Sandusky dies, born Richland county 1845. Bond issue hearing scheduled for Sycamore March 11 for school expansion. County treasurer Billhardt’s books praised by commissioners after treasury review. Bank suit over $1 035 filed by Citizens State Bank of Michigan against Nevada Deposit Bank. G N Young ditch project bids set with Kuenzli Bros and Young. Injuries from gasoline engine incident near Upper Sandusky head wound. Earl Munshaw seeking heirs in North Dakota estate case. Henry Parker pleads guilty to forgery. one year with release possibility. Wind damage countywide with farm losses noted. County fair admission rises to 35 cents. auto fee 25 cents. Marriage of William C Binau and Katharine Messmer at English Lutheran. Joseph Bachman of Sycamore dies TB at 1866 birth. served as county recorder. McBeth vs Big Four railroad verdicts and prior trial outcomes. March schedule listed for several ditch sales and hearings. Zahn celebrated 86th birthday. two ex teachers at Saturday exam. Seven marriage licenses issued in February. Deputy Lambright pursues Ross Julian. Civil suits include Karr vs Dow for 330 dollars. Stepheson indicted for fraud. bond posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander Straw
Harpster Friday
Milton Lowery
Upper Sandusky
Richland County
Sycamore
Leonard Stief
West
Earl Munshaw
Grand Rapids
Mich
Louis Nelson
North Dakota
Henry Parker
Mouser
Mansfield Reformatory
R. N. McConnell
Upper
Sandusky
Henry Ball
Julius Zahn
Uppr Sandusky
Hancock County Board
Virgil Book
Little Sandusky
Cleo Swartz
Salem Township
Harpster
J.C. McBeth
Big Four Railway Company
Court of Common Pleas
Ed Lambright
Akron
Ross Julian
Julian
Ohio State Penitentiary
Akron—Union
Grant Karr
J. C. Dow
Carter & Carter
Kenner B. Stepheson
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Charles F. Close
Stephenson
David C. Parker
The Hum of Industry and Victory Bond Drive
Editorial urges renewed industrial activity and bond purchases to fund postwar recovery. It argues prosperity depends on jobs and government financing, noting wages rose after the war and warning against a return to hardship. The piece mentions W. BR. Bates remodeling a North Street residence with structural changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
Daily Paper
America
Europe
Lfe
Trncle
W. BR. Bates
North Street
Red Cross Seeks Refugee Sewing Completion May 15
Red Cross notes Carey Branch sewers have completed three hats and a complete layette with Mrs F D Hurd donating. knitters are making scarfs for Bulgarians. Mrs Bowers praises the county sewing team for speed and efficiency. Mrs Spencer thanks volunteers for finishing the refugee work on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
F. D. Hurd
Bowers
Spencer
Wyandot County W C C T U to hold annual institute in Carey
The Wyandot County W C C T U holds its annual institute at the M E church in Carey on March 12 1919. The program includes morning devotions committee appointments a noon pot luck dinner and an afternoon and evening schedule with music addresses and talks led by Mrs Ruth K Stephens Findlay College faculty member praised as a noteworthy speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyandot County
M. HE
Carey
L. G. Ranger
L. Cook
Upper Sandusky
Nevada
Union
Page Morris
Stephens
Upper, Sandusky
Ww. Co. T. U
C. Dunlap
George Ash
J. M. Shimer
Ruth K. Stephens
W. R. Reed
Findlay College
Chamber of Commerce meeting adds three new members
The Chamber of Commerce held a library meeting last Thursday with Joe Starr F J Ruffing and S M Ranger joining to bring membership to 111. Topics included early closing day electric service and improved roads. A follow up meeting is set for next Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Joe Starr
F. J. Ruffing
S. M. Ranger
Ankle Injury in Columbus School Event
Mrs Robert Gregg traveled to Columbus on Tuesday to assist her granddaughter Dorcas Truckenmiller a high school teacher who fell boarding a street car and broke her ankle Dorcas is the daughter of Mrs May Truckenmiller who is described as an invalid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gregg
Columbus
Dorcas Truckenmiller
Births Reported at Local Families
A seven pound daughter Joyce Jileen born Thursday February 27 to Mr and Mrs Delmar Angus. A ten and a half pound daughter Dorothy Helen born February 23 to Mr and Mrs Ben Brayton of north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Angus
Joyce J.ileen
Ben Brayton
North of Town
Dorothy Helen
Slack couple relocate to Leipsic for small farm purchase
Mr and Mrs L B Slack moved from Carey to Leipsic where they bought a small farm after residing in Carey for about four years Mr Slack previously ran a restaurant in the area for much of that time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Slack
Leipsic
Carey
Easter Cantata The Greatest Love by Petrie
The Methodist choir will present The Greatest Love Easter night. The chorus includes 30 voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrie
Methodist
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W.h.phelps Garage CO
THE
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Lyla
Ischiras Shoe Store
Trip
Ae Ae
Evangelistic
United Brethren Church
Thames
Treasury
Billhardt
Citizens’ State Bank of Michigan
Nevada Deposit Bank
G. N. Young
Jackson Township
Kuenzli Bros. of
G.N. Young
William C. Binau
Katharine Messmer
C. F. Steck
John Binau
Matt Messmer
Joseph Bachman
Sycamore Township
Samuel Bachman
North Salem
J C McBeth
Big Four Railway
Main Street
Young Ditch
Kimmel Point County
Eyestone
Tymochtee Township
Richland Road
M. M. Schwebel
McCutchenville
Red
Ural Ryder
W. C. T. U. Institute
E.e
Hester Ingels
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