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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
2
One month remaining before the election, the period promises to be the busiest in history. The campaign is unlike any before with the drive intensified by woman suffrage. Republicans, out of power eight years, push hard to regain office, while Democrats respond with strong activity.
Vic Donahey Democratic candidate for governor makes a good impression through daily canvassing. He is not an orator but mingles with people, earning familiarity and trust. As state auditor for years he proved himself a capable businessman and pledges to continue Governor Cox’s work if elected.
The next legislature may consider a rural police organization to protect farmers. The automobile era has made needed reform essential, and the country requires safeguards akin to those in the city. A wise lawmaker can craft effective statutes on this issue.
Dearborn Independent argues that America faces growing federal naval funding regardless of league involvement. It warns that staying out of the League risks costly isolated naval buildup, while international accord could curb expense and maintain sea power.
Charles Lin dower announces repair services for watches clocks and jewelry now located in the Mathern block. The shop sits 2nd door south of the Johnson Minex garage on South Vance Street.
Expert shop offers customized fitting for pistons rings and journals to match each cylinder exactly. Repairs include cracked water jackets scored cylinders and rebabbitting main bearings or rods with oversize parts for best fit. They advertise high grade gasoline oil and greases and claim to be the county’s only fully equipped machine shop garage.
A. D. Stevenson attended an all night Toledo meeting about a proposed canal across Ohio. Three routes were floated Sandusky to Portsmouth Cleveland to Pittsburgh and Toledo to Cincinnati. The favored Sandusky route would pass near Columbus and through McCutchenville with a 25 mile wide canal zone including Carey and a bond plan funded half by the government and half by the state. Stevenson touted benefits for shipping and coal mine access.
Ruth O Connor daughter of Mrs Michael Courtad of East Main street and John Craun son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Craun of Wharton were married Tuesday morning at 7 30 at Rev Aloys M Fish residence Rev Pascal Murray officiated Miss Marguerite Montague attended the bride and Mr Robert O Connor brother of the bride was the groom s attendant Bride wore white georgette over satin veil tulle cap and bouquet of bride roses Bridesmaid wore pink georgette and carried pink roses A wedding breakfast followed at the bride s home before the couple traveled to Wharton for dinner and a short wedding trip Mr Craun employed by The Big Four and the couple will reside in Wharton with a ready home awaiting them.
Vine Entertainment Justice Lodge No 393 and TEM Pythias hosted a county visit on Tuesday with over 125 attendees from Nevada Sycamore and Wharton. Islza Jacobs gave the welcome and Frank Holmes of Nevada spoke. A supper with sandwiches coffee pickles ice cream cake cheese and cigars followed.
Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs L L Patterson plus Mr and Mrs George Shuman and son Clayton and Mr and Mrs Harry Heck with sons Jack and Ted.
Groceryman Simonis has purchased the Mrs. Michael Jacoby property on West Main Street. The consideration reported is $6,500.
A humorous line about men avoiding female bosses precedes local notices. Mrs Anna Burbaker returns to her Hamlet home Wednesday with her daughter Mrs A Ringlein and their children. The Ringleins plan to move soon to a new home in Lima.
Community event schedule lists parades and attractions from Thursday to Saturday. Registrations for Johns, horses and farm entries urged at Chamber of Commerce tent. Prizes include searchlights, pencils, dictionaries, and cash for top costumes and stunts. Local committees named for School and Farm Bureau sections.
The rules and regulations mirror those of the Wyandot county fair, maintaining consistency with the established framework.
Two pigeons released Saturday at 10 a.m. from an Edison box atop a Ewing drug store cage. Miss Mary Catherine Blue opened the door while A. D Stevenson of the Chamber of Commerce timed the event. The birds circled for about 15 minutes before returning toward St. Louis where Rexall druggists hold a convention.
A private sale offered by NRS Zettie Kemerley includes a bedstead with springs, a kitchen cabinet, a dining room table and a couch. Interested buyers may call Mutual at phone number 115.
Postmaster Wm Zahn was in Upper Sandusky Friday. Robert Ewing and Wellsville guests at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs J D Ewing.
East Liverpool pottery firms consider installing an improved gas burner to cut fuel and labor costs. Nine plants in the Trenton district use newer gas furnaces, while East Liverpool makers discuss oil fuel amid rail fuel delays. Industrial activity steadies after wage gains from the United States Potters Association take effect.
Grant Karr Agency advertises about 20 farms for sale in Wyandot county priced tight. Properties are well improved with good roads and running water near church and school. Possession this fall or March 1st, viewing arranged within an hour. Located over Emerine’s meat market.
A daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs Ray Clinger on Friday. A son born to Mr and Mrs Harry Thomas twenty miles northwest of town on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Poland of Ardmore Addition named their daughter Dorothy Pearl born September 3.
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