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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
4
An editorial notes a meeting at the library held under a guarantors notice. A seat reservation system was adopted with a random draw at seven oclock before each event. The first concert is scheduled for November 19 with a ticket drawing at Ewing's drug store and season tickets selling well.
Edward Carmack, ex United States senator from Tennessee and editor of the Tennesseean, was shot and killed Monday afternoon in Nashville. Robin Cooper is identified as the slayer following a political feud. Carmack had harshly criticized Cooper's father and was described as a gifted orator.
The proposition to levy a tax for the fair grounds failed with 1 917 for and 3 607 against. It carried in all Upper Sandusky wards and Pitt Township, while every other precinct opposed it except Harpster where the result was a tie 18 for and 18 against.
Newspapers received fantastically inaccurate statements about the Aber affair from Upper Sandusky. Claims included a dementia driven arson to cremate the respondents and a fierce struggle to avoid rescue. Ages given for the children were William twenty three Mary seventeen and Ella twenty.
Rev. Stewart Baumgardner of the ME church starts a revival series next Sunday evening in Larey. Large morning and evening congregations fill the house as his sermons persuade and uplift souls. Special music by Prof. Moore will lead in song at the first service.
Birth announcements list several families with newborns across dates in November. Mr and Mrs Virgil Green welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Laurence Fox report a daughter. Mr and Mrs John Hook announce a daughter from Adnan Michigan. Mr and Mrs Priest introduce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Pearse Cearn welcome a son. Mr and Mrs Carred Peony report a daughter.
The Royal Theatre debuts a vaudeville program tonight with the Jeftersous wall in a comedy The Lady and the Jay and Gladys on refined staging. Features include top movie shorts, illustrated song by Miss Zenith Montague, new scenery and lighting. One hour show with enhanced comfort promises a high quality entertainment tonight and Friday and Saturday.
The Aber family was jailed on arson charges after a night fire at their North Street home. William Aber, his mother Mrs. Ircia Aber, and sisters Mary and Ella faced arrest as neighbors and officers converged to stop the blaze and prevent William’s escape.
The fragmentary text notes Mary and William appear over forty years old while a son is estimated between thirty five and forty, suggesting a family background in a legal or custody context and hinting at ages as part of the case.
Mrs J B Windau died suddenly last Saturday afternoon two and a half miles north of town after a two week illness that progressed to pneumonia. Born Josephine Collet in Shrendtown on April 32 1857 she was the daughter of H Wrank and Victoria Collet and married J B Windau April 6 188. She left nine children eight living at home with Alex of Lansing Mich Emma Gertrude Nora August Stella and Veronica. funeral services were held Monday at Our Lady of Consolation Church with Rev Father J G Mizer officiating. Pallbearers were six Collet brothers and many relatives attended from nearby towns. Mr Windau remains ill but surviving siblings and extended family mourn her loss.
The article notes two locally prominent men connected to Carey politics are sons of Methodist preachers. Major Brand Whitlock, son of a church leader, is a figure in local affairs while Holland Webster, recently elected Lucas County prosecuting attorney, is Br. L C Webster’s son and Carey High School graduate.
Dorothy Bleck daughter of Fl Fleck south of town fell Sunday while playing and fractured her collar bone making her left arm immobile. On Tuesday she was brought to town and treated by Dr. W G Brayton.
The WCTU will meet Friday at 2 PM in Miss Harvey Males home with Mrs Ernoman as secretary. Local visiting relatives include Mrs A L Rogers of Greenwich and Mrs Linette Chapman of Kenton. Carey Shuck of Monessen, Pa. was elected to the Pennsylvania house. Lutherans plan a chicken supper Friday in the Sunday School room.
Emma and Katie Lortz hosted nineteen women for a quilting bee with a bountiful dinner. Evening cards followed the social hour as numerous guests and family members attended, including Misses Alta Ross and Viola Brodman and Mr. Joan Wensinger who won the first prize cup and saucer.
Mrs George Ved hosted the Travelers' Club on Monday evening with a program led by A EO Constien on the duties of foreign ministers. Members read from Merchant of Venice Act II and heard papers on the recent cruise of battleships. Vocal and piano performances complemented the session. The next meeting will be hosted by Mr and Mrs M B Smith.
A listing of batting averages for Carey Clippers players after three games played at the new ball park starting August 9. The report notes overall team performance and highlights top hitters across the early portion of the season.
A scattered notices page lists items for sale and inquiry requests at a local office. Mentions a sideboard, a base on Branch Street Carey, and real estate near United Brethren church. Also notes a Lost watch tab and a missing dog with rewards as incentives.
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