15 May 1919
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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
1
The Vanlue bank was robbed early Wednesday morning. The door was jimmed and paper littered the floor after yeggmen blew the outer gate with nitro glycerine but did not steal the inside safe. Little damage occurred and no money is missing. only a few stamps were taken, with outside envelopes left intact. No clues or witnesses.
The 166th regiment, formerly the 4th Ohio National Guard, served in the Spanish American War. Members who served acted as escort to the regiment in a parade Saturday. Superintendent C. M. Beitler was among the escorts. The old 4th served in Porto Rico.
B F Maskey a former Nevada resident now in Cleveland was killed in a quarrel over a window in their apartment. Shadrack and Maskey argued about closing it as a draft exposed Maskey. Shadrack shot Maskey in the abdomen killing him. Shadrack is held for murder in the first degree.
Solomon Ruiffing son of Mr and Mrs Frank Ruffing arrived home Friday from Camp Sherman after eight months service overseas with the South Infantry division. He was ready for action when the armistice was signed and came home with the 35th Division.
A weather note recalls four inches of snow on May 22, 1883, amid a wet cold spring. A heavy frost on August 28 damaged corn crops, nearly wiping out the harvest in Wyandot County.
Clyde Howard returns home Friday evening after two years in the 166th Infantry with Company L. He joined the Sycamore unit, transferred to the Rainbow Division, and served with the 160th and the 42nd. He faced trench foot and hospital time but remained with the 165th through most of the service. He was linked to Herbert Hahn, known for loan drive fame, who received a $1000 bond while in a wheel chair in New York City.
Those with combination tickets for the class play and commencement exercises should attend Friday May 28 to hear Samuel W. Grathwell speak on Getting by Your Hoodoo. He is a Stanford graduate and seasoned lecturer who has addressed audiences across the United States and Canada, delivering forceful and humorous talks aimed at youth.
Paul Schubert came home from Camp Sherman on Saturday for a 48 hour furlough and spent Sunday with his mother Mrs N C Schubert near Vanlue. He returned to Carey Sunday afternoon and had supper with his sister and brother in law J A Newcomer, Fern Miller Biglick Hilda Rangeler Ridge and Meason. Ernest and Harry Schubert of near Vanlue were also guests. Paul left for Camp Sherman Sunday evening and expects to receive his discharge later this week.
June 12 meeting announced for a picnic. Privilege for the stand rented to Joe Dumit of Upper Sandusky who kept the styfid for years. Collect invited guest names and submit to Karin Wiles or Brayton Davis at the Carey Times office.
David W. Howard and Miss Mazie Montague married last Saturday in Upper Sandusky. Rev. C C Kennedy conducted the ceremony at his home. The groom, son of L W Howard of Crawford, recently returned from overseas service, and the bride, daughter of J W Montague, will reside in the city.
In the Elmer Eler versus Carey F Dipert et al suit Sheriff C J Orwig conducted a saturday sale at 2 pm at the west door of the court house. A parcel of land in Carey appraised at 1000 dollars sold to Samuel Hier for one dollar. The property is the house and lot at the corner of North and Patterson streets occupied by the Dipert family.
The Ladies Aid of the United Brethren church splits into two sections the pinks and the blues to raise funds for a new church. The pinks plan a bake sale Saturday at the cream station with Miss Mildred Houghter as manager. Wyandot county over-subscribed its Victory Loan quota. the local surplus is reported at $260,500 while the national surplus exceeds a million dollars. Nationwide figures include fifteen million subscribers and 6.6 billion dollars, with the appeal to raise 4.5 billion dollars.
A jury in the county court found Ora Stroud guilty of embezzling 27 dollars. Judge Wood of Mt Gilead presided in the common pleas. Details include fines, sentences, and related local court actions across several townships.
A person named Adelaporger returns home Tuesday evening after a visit to the city. The report notes the return and visit details in terse local coverage.
The town park gears up for a busy summer with new playground equipment, animals in their summer quarters, and planned outings. Residents are invited to contribute cinders for the park drive, bring in items for display, and welcome neighbors to enjoy the fountain and river fish varieties.
The Watch of the Lutheran church will present a program of choral music on Tuesday evening May 27. The event will feature exclusively choral works suitable for male and female voices. A silvering will be asked at the door to help cover necessary organ repairs.
A notice invites business men and citizens to a Thursday evening meeting in the council rooms at 7 30 to arrange a Memorial Day celebration honoring the dead. Mayor WM Lon urges participation.
Jane A Delano led Red Cross war nursing service since 1905 and built it into the world’s most efficient. A death notes her legacy and directing role in locating nurses for wartime and reconstruction. A 1919 cable from Colonel Olds warns of continuing European distress and possible expanded relief. Chapters urged gradual equipment disposal and reservist enrollment as space is abandoned.
Senior affairs announce a Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev. J M Shimer at English Lutheran Church on May 18 at 8 00 p m. Commencement exercises follow May 23 at 8 00 p m in the water works park pavilion with Samuel W Grathwell delivering Getting by Your Hoodoo. High School Glee Club to provide music. combined tickets accepted, others pay 35 cents at door.
Sycamore and vicinity voters approved centralization of schools with 324 ballots cast and a 134 vote majority. The bond issue of 33000 dollars passed by 79, while over 100 village residents did not vote. The rural voters supported the measures per the Sycamore Leader.
The Crawford people will observe Memorial Day on Sunday May 25 at 2 30 p m. Services will be held at the church Rev J Ceinhar pastor of the Caney United Brethren church will deliver the address all soldiers of all wars are invited to attend
The Farmers' Cooperative Co has several possible sites for their elevator. Options include the old Johnston elevator the Amicon cold storage lot on South Street near the Big Four and the Carey City Mill.
The United Brethren Aid Society hosts a chicken supper at Moose Hall. The decoration tag event runs from 6 30 to 7 30 with tickets at 35 cents. Proceeds support charitable work.
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