Obstacle warfare through ages noted in Pearsons Magazine
An excerpt surveys historical and modern battlefield obstacles. Wire entanglement high or low frustrates attackers, Abatia and military pits offer cover or detours, crowsfeet fade to obsolescence, chevaux de frise and palisades protect ditches, with stakes, ropes, and sharpened branches key in defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Bannockburn
Crowsfoot
Pearson’s Magazine
Mila
Chevaux-De-Frise
Short List of Elderly Brides in History
The Vienna Extrablatt notes that marriages between older women and younger men are not rare. It cites examples such as Anna Hathaway and William Shakespeare, Mme. George Eliot, Napoleon and Josephine Beauharnais, plus other famed pairs with age gaps favorable to men, illustrating a pattern of uneven-age unions.
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King Alexander of
Servia
Mme
Draga Maschin
Anna Hathaway
William Shakespeare
George Eliot
Napoleon
Josephine Beauharnais
George Sand
Alfred Die Musset
Torquato Tasso
Marie d’Este
Goethe
Mme. Stein
Vienna Extrablatt
Bargain Home Near Catholic Church Sells Fast
At a bargain price the seller offers a three story residence with eight rooms a woodshed a good well and cistern located near a Catholic church. The property includes various small fruit trees and is presented by Mrs. Alice Hart.
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Alice Hart
Reunion of Co. F 57th Regt I C V at Dan Gilbert home
The L. J. annual reunion of Company F 57th Regiment C V convened at Daniel Gilbert's Vanlue home last Thursday. A noon dinner, vocal songs led by Jack Hammond, and speeches by Revs Armington Arnold and Ingle followed. Officers elected: Lewis Ramsey president Jerome Smith secretary treasurer. A $1.74 collection was taken. Committee appointed for resolutions on John Murehart and plans for next meeting at Houktown.
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Armington
Arnold
Ingle
Houktown
Lewis Ramsey
Jerome Smith
Secy
Treas
Ramsey
J. ‘Smith
John Morchart
Vanlue
Ohio
John Murehart
I.A. Wohlgamuth
W. R. Arnold
Leander Tong
John Chase
Joseph Glick
Thomas Anderson
Daniel Gilbert
I. S. Wohlgamuth
Lews
W. C. Anderson
Ohh
Dong
John Crawford
A. Sillik
Zack Eatherton
David W. Sausyer
Henry Morehart
Co. F
Gilbert
Prest
L. A
Public Sale on Samuel Ogg Farm Near Carey
A public sale will be held on the Samuel Ogg farm one mile east of Carey on Wednesday October 17 beginning at 16 a m. Items include 2 brood mares 1 two year old colt 5 two year old steers 3 heifers 2 two year olds 1 yearling 1 fat cow 2 good milking cows steer calf 4 months 2 brood sows 15 spring pigs farm wagon tools and farm implements many articles. Nine month credit on sums over 5 with note and security cash for 5 and under removal after settlement.
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Samuel Ogg
Carey
Towit
City Council Meeting Minutes From Regular Session
The council met in regular session last Monday with the mayor, clerk, and nine councilmen present. Bills approved include labor hours for Boice Wagner Drake and the water works bill. Dr. J. H. Ferrell charged for livery on public business.
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Chambers
Fart
McGuire
Perkins
Ryder
Stahl
Leaman
Chesebrough
John Boice
Jacob Wagner
Field Stone
Robert Drake
People’s Bank
J. H. Ferrell
Sunday Excursion by Hocking Valley to Toledo and Detroit
The Hocking Valley will run an excursion next Sunday Oct 14 to Toledo and Detroit. Depart Carey at 7 58 a m and return from Toledo at 8 30 a m Regular trains depart Toledo at 4 45 p m and 12 16 a m Fare to Toledo Detroit is 1 25.
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Hocking Valley
Toledo
Detroit
Carey
Winning Tip on Waiter at Brighton Beach Track
A bookmaker’s clerk recalls a comic meeting with his father-in-law at Brighton Beach where a bet on the horse Waiter yields $120. The old man, swayed by praise from waiters, bets and wins, then realizes the ruse and laughs with his son-in-law about the prank.
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Brighton Beach
New York
Hayseed
Waller
Charley
Anna Haferd Dies After Long Illness At Crawford
Miss Anna Haferd of Crawford died after a lingering illness with consumption at age twenty. She would have turned twenty one if she lived another week. Funeral held last Friday at St Joseph’s church with Rev J G Mizer officiating.
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Frank Haferd
Crawford
Anna Haferd
St. Joseph’s Church
J. G. Mizer
Moves to Carey Buckeye Ditcher Pioneer's Relocation
J B Hill patentee of the Buckeye Traction Ditcher moves to Carey with machinery and tools. He cites better sales potential as large machine shops can produce units faster and require less of his time. Deshler Truth notes E Hull’s experienced, practical approach and offers best wishes to Mr Hill.
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J. B. Hill
Carey
Hill
E Hull
Mr. Hill
Deshler
Pastor Rev Smoke Preaches as Community Grows
Springville reports a new pastor Rev Smoke preaching last Sunday. Farmers begin husking corn as local life continues. Carey visitor P IX Wonder attended. S. S. Smith’s house nears occupancy. Willis Dible and Lucile Roynon marry October 3 in a ceremony by Rev. W. W. Sherrick with many well wishes.
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Rev
Smoke
P. IX. Wonder
Carey
S. S. Smith
Willis Dible
Lucile Roynon
W. W. Sherrick
Farmers Fight New Pest as Corn Ears Wilt
Former City Marshal Fred Frick reports cut worms attacking corn ears near the tassel. Each worm bores from the small to the thick end and eats the heart, causing grains to drop. He found many shocks infested and asks for remedies to test against the pest.
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Fred Frick
Tittin Advertiser
Home Seekers Excursions on the Big Tour Route
Travel offers to Alabama Arizona Arkansas British Columbia Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kentucky Kansas Louisiana Manitoba Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Mississippi Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota North Carolina Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Utah Washington Wisconsin Wyoming with selling dates September 18 October 2 and 16. See agents for full information.
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Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
British Columbia
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kentucky
Kansas
Louisiana
Manitoba
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Utah
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Sycamore fair hosts final Big Four Race meet October 16 19
The Big Four Race circuit ends its fall meet with the Sycamore fair on Oct 16 19. Many county fairs closed by then promise a large field of horses and rare racing. Liberal premiums in all departments. Automobile races on Thursday and Friday add novelty. Ohio Central runs a special evening train for northbound parties. Excursion rates offered.
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Sycamore Fair
Ohio Central
Wanted Active Man of Good Character in Ohio
Advertises for an honest, active man to deliver and collect for a long established manufacturing wholesale house in Ohio. Salary listed as 900 a year with sure pay. Reference to a bank, city, and a self addressed stamped envelope for replies. Manufacturer address given as Shierd Floor 334 Dearborn at Chicago. mh
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Ohio
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Marcel
Mali
City Council
County Board of Equalization
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