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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
4
The editorial notes the campaign for the next president of 1909 features both major candidates touring the country to deliver stump speeches. It weighs advantages and drawbacks of front porch versus speaking tours, cites cost and audience curiosity, and observes forecasts from party committees. It concludes with market uncertainty and a near-future verdict.
George Sherman and Laird report from Wixburg Michigan camping near six lakes. They traveled from Carey to Toledo then White Pigeon and Schoolcraft, describe fish catches and local produce prices, and note river access and nearby public highway. They request a copy of the paper.
A movement seeks to form a new state from a western Texas territory bounded by the Rio Grande. It would cover about 55 000 square miles, larger than Ohio, with El Paso in the north and Alpine as a potential capital. Enabling act could allow five states from Texas, with congressional action possibly required for admission.
Registration of voters in the cities is completed with a forecast of a very heavy November vote. The four year comparison shows higher registration and potential enthusiasm on both sides, though Democrats may benefit more based on past patterns.
Miss Electa Long and Miss Madgie Chesebrough present a piano recital Tuesday evening October 27 at 8 at the Methodist church. Admission 10 and 15 cents. Program includes sacred and secular works by Chopin Liszt Beethoven and others. Proceeds support Epworth League and local music lovers are invited.
A Democratic meeting was held last Monday night at Snyder's Opera House with a modest crowd. H L Goodbread of Nevada presided and introduced the speaker. Hon C H Smythe former Nebraska attorney general spoke at length and praised Mr Bryan. Local officials and candidates attended from Upper Sandusky and surrounding townships including George Ash, William Lowery, Hi L Goodbread, and H H Newell among others.
On last Sunday friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Davidson to honor the birthday anniversary of John Davidson. Guests included William Davidson of Tymochtee and the families of Jack Spiller Audrey Dow and H Fleck.
At Monday’s council meeting steps were taken to connect sewers to the large cement sewer in progress by the Big Four railway in Spring Run. Mr. McKinley offered to supply street signs for thirty five cents each. The matter was laid over to the next meeting.
Miss Maggie Braun slipped on a hollow step while descending from a buggy last Sunday and twisted her ankle badly, causing painful sprain.
Lorain county voters cast a large ballot with a slim wets majority on the saloon question. The following day Seneca county reported a wets majority of 1,508 votes.
The Big Four railroad advances improvements along their right of way at Spring Run. A ready to move cement mixing and dumping machine, two steam engines, and preparatory work since Monday signal the start of a massive cement structure. Walls eighteen inches thick bottom round top flat eight feet wide five feet deep designed to bear a railroad track.
William Davidson who lived four and a half miles south of town was injured while picking apples last Friday. The ladder slipped as the heavily loaded limb snapped back causing the ladder to fall on his foot. He sustained a severe bruise and a painful wound, requiring a crutch to walk.
The Carey Farmers Institute will be held Friday and Saturday January 16 and 16. J A Dubie of Wapakoneta and H P Miller of Sunbury will speak. L G Ranger is president and W J Newhard secretary. other institutes follow at Sycamore December 16 17 Nevada February 10 11 and Upper Sandusky January 1 2.
The first drill since adding fire escapes occurred Tuesday morning. It surprised teachers and pupils but was carried out successfully with an orderly exit. Two alarms and taps directed inside exits. five taps indicated escape via fire escapes.
Harry Keller has purchased a Zimmerman runabout from Zimmermann company Auburn Indiana with Beck and Walray as local agents unloading another auto for their own use this week.
A mix of sales and notices includes Thoroughbred Shropshire Rams for sale, a Siderboard for sale, lost gold framed glasses with the name spreng, a lost hat pin with a pink butterfly head, a rental offer near Our Lady of Consolation Church, more livestock for sale including Poland China pigs and Shropshire ram lambs, and a jobs ad for Carey Ohio seeking a subscriptions agent for Success Magazine with a $1.50 daily wage plus commission, permanent position.
J A Smith advertises weekly farm bargains in Warren Ohio with farms near Carey and Smyth Street. Listings include an 87 acre brick house with red barn, a 120 acre farm, tracts of 40 and 60 acres, and a 40 acre tiled parcel 24 miles from town. Loans up to 100000 available with no cost to borrowers.
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