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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1911
Page
6
Fragmented notes recount of Kellog Durland and his wife Smith Durland, with two contested explanations for his death and her involvement. One theory suggests a businesslike settlement meeting in New York and return to Europe. the other claims she accompanied him to Boston and he died after a train consultation. Interment planned for Wednesday at College Corner.
An old newspaper ad touts Sage and Sulphur Hair preparation for dandruff and fading color. It promises safe, natural hair restoration and quick results, selling at fifty cents a bottle through local druggists on Second and Thigh streets.
The Deutscher Orden Harguar staged a lavish masque ball at Lindley’s Hall Saturday night. Guests praised spectacular costumes and entertainment as the event surpassed last year’s success. Judges chose Miss Ron Feiller of 227 Hanover Street for the ladies’ prize, and Mr. Devin Ruthnag of 7 Burnett Street for the gentlemen’s prize. Attendees left eager for future entertainments by the organization.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ger tovo-Americin Alliance held its monthly meeting in Werbel's Hall on Friday. Severe weather kept several new members away, but five attended. Membership applications and safety measures were discussed, with $28.26 raised from the coffee social. Mrs. Eugenia Brillat reported bills and a transfer of funds to the General Building and Woman Association. The entertainments committee added five members to plan a January program, promising a lively musical event.
Last night a red glow appeared east of Wyoming and Hartwell as a shed near the Big Four tracks caught fire. Officer George Distler arrived, found the shed rapidly engulfed, and the contents were largely saved or looted. Investigators say Maplewood, Hartwell, and Wyoming youths confessed to stripping the abandoned shed of hardware and furniture before the flames.
Federated Catholic societies of Butler county held a Sunday meeting in the K nf C hall to hear proposals on canalization and hystaas Tun Fyy the Siva. Work is to be continued at a November 10 gathering at 7330 in the sama hall with possible winter lectures on the evils of secularism. A speaker offered to present three lectures to the city.
John F. Ross reports the death of B. F. Sawyer, 68, a renowned painter, coming Saturday night. Surviving wife, son, and daughters. Funeral planned for Wednesday afternoon. Also notes a boxcar accident injuring Peter Bow in Springfield with a shoulder blade fracture.
Dourins and notes from Horron gymnasium event reference a second varsity dance, with Mis. Stevens and others listed. An evening program includes speeches by Capt. Levering and Mayor Sloane, plus a set of local names and honors, concluding with a 1922 team remark and small talks. Also mentions visiting students and social activities at Phi Delta Theta house. Sailors picked up near Port Antonio and a local medical obituary are noted among scattered items.
Grain prices show wheat at 1.00 per bushel, corn at 70 to 80 cents, oats around 30 to 44 cents, barley 1.25, and rye 3.20. Egg price 36 cents, butter 13 to 14 cents, turkeys 51, hogs and cattle quoted, sows 9 to 10 dollars, sheep 3 to 4 dollars per hundredweight, calves 7 to 9 cents a pound. Trade data also notes shipping cattle and hogs with figures for heifers and sows, plus livestock categories and local market activity in Cincinnati, Ohio.
John Tolmay Dilg known as Mike Dilg dies after 12 20 w elapsed illness in Dayton hospital. Survived by widow two brothers Catherine Tity Hawil two children seven sisters and many relatives. Funeral at home Tuesday 2 pm with interment at Freemand Digna Bap. Court case notes involve Henry Rapp and Lizzie Rang in related petition and furniture bequest to his mother.
A village note expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for help during illness and loss, praises Dr Powell and DW Gath, and mentions floral tributes. It also records a special meeting of Fraternity No 17 on Wednesday evening November 24 for a Golden Rite ceremony and announces Gormania Castle No 8 unveiling new seals. Further notices name Agnes M DeWolf as executrix of Theodore DeWolf’s estate and report a dissolution action of the Lake Erie and Miami Bucket Company with court dates and parties involved.
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