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Newspaper
Marysville Republican
Location
Marysville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
1
Probate items marriage licenses real estate transfers and public transactions listed for quick reading at the court house. Information helps busy readers verify filings and status of legal actions and property dealings.
A. D. Hildreth of Lima has been named administrator of the estate of David Hildreth deceased, with a bond of 1500 dollars. The will of George Adams Rausch of Marysville was probated on Monday.
George M. Lincoln aged 51 a Woodstock farmer and Miss Clarrette H Webb aged 19 of Woodstock were married by Reverend Wm L Guard.
G A Moody and wife transfer to Nora J Fleck a lot in Washington township for 550 dollars. George V Heller and wife to J B Adams a Marysville lot for 335 dollars. Edward E Cole to Nicholas and Laura Moore a Marysville lot for 160 dollars. Adam Strong executor to Andrew J Jenkins a Marysville lot for 915 dollars. Frank B Montgomery and wife to John B Adams a Marysville lot for 1300 dollars. Effa Jenkins to Samuel McElroy a 3 acre Claiborne township parcel for 1 dollar. B L Robinson and wife to Morse Brown a Unionville Center lot for 739 dollars. Frank Herriot to Ransom Lossey a acre in Millcreek township for 350 dollars.
Mrs Anna Horsch of Marysville was granted a divorce from Mathias Horsch on grounds of extreme cruelty and neglect. She receives a 50 acre Franklin county farm with a $2,000 mortgage and must pay $500 to her husband by Sept 1, 1909. Mr Horsch keeps a West Fourth street tile residence. custody of three younger children goes to Mrs Horsch. The oldest son will live with his father and work on a farm.
E A Tyrrell acting through A H Kollefrath filed in Justice Kennedy's court against the Improved Order of Red Men to recover a $63 board bill from the Anderson Carnival company that operated here for two weeks last May under the order. This marks the second suit for board bills against the Red Men's lodge over the carnival.
The eighty fifth birthday of James Hamner was marked Friday at the home of his son in Dover township. Thirty three relatives and friends attended including his daughter Mrs. A G Duncan of Salem Virginia Ernest Hamner and family of Marysville and Edgar Hamner and wife of Columbus.
The Marysville Chautauqua runs July 26 to August 2 at the Union County Fair Grounds featuring top speakers singers and entertainers. Attend afternoon sessions at 3 and evening shows at 8 with a picnic supper in between.
The will of George Adam Rausch of Marysville was probated Monday. Magdaline Rausch, his widow, is to receive the income from Marysville property and Marysville Cabinet Co stock for life, with the principal to his three sons John Lewis John and Michael Rausch after her death. If more funds are needed the widow may mortgage or sell a rented property to meet taxes, under prior conditions. John Rausch named executor without bond. will dated December 26 1907 and witnessed by A H Kollefrath and J W Hopkins.
Caleb Powers, famed Kentuckian, will give an address July 29 at the Marysville chautauqua on the county fair grounds. The nine day event opens Saturday with varied attractions including the Aeolian Trio Orchestra and speakers such as Dr. Edgar E. Folk and Dr. A. W. Lamar on upcoming days.
At Magnetic Springs a joint meeting of Union Madison and Delaware medical societies voted unanimously to back Dr. G A L Reed of Cincinnati for United States senator to succeed Joseph Benson Foraker. The pledge to aid Reed’s election came from the resolutions committee consisting of Drs F M Murray, C D Mills, and A Delaplane. Reed, former AMA president and Panama health investigator, is a prominent Ohio figure.
The funeral of the late J. H. Ryan was held Friday at 3 p.m. at the home of his son in law Judge James McCampbell on Ninth Street. Rev. A. E. Hartford preached the sermon and the Odd Fellows lodge conducted burial rites. Ryan was among the oldest members of Marysville’s Odd Fellows. Bearers included three nephews and three lodge members: Hays Bonnette, W. R. Ryan, Elbert Bonnette, G. L. Sellers, J. W. Field, and John Longbrake.
A large Marysville crowd gathered Friday to see Sun Brothers circus but was disappointed by the absence of a parade and heavy rain in the afternoon.
Sun Bros Circus performed at the ballpark drawing good crowds despite a heavy afternoon rain that made grounds muddy. The show featured elephants, monkeys, dogs, and acts by Avollon Troupe, Siniger Bros, James Irwin, Miss Vivian Cahill, and clowns. Managers praised the reception and promised a return next year. the tour marks Sun Bros seventeenth year.
The Watkins post office will discontinue service after July 31. Postmaster Leonard Kal ties is directed to ship all supplies to Marysville post office. After July 31 Watkins residents will receive mail via Rural Route No. 2 from Marysville.
Charles E. Wharton the Socialist Congressional candidate from Kenton spoke in Marysville and estimated 300 Socialists in Kenton and 100 in Delaware. He urged Mayor Neiven of Bellefontaine to join the race and outlined Debs planned lecture tours from Chicago to the Pacific and Atlantic coasts with stops at county seats in the Eighth district between August 30 and October.
Howard Cline son of County Commissioner Lester Cline was injured while unloading hay when a trip fork rope broke and hurled him from a load. He suffered head bruises facial injuries and a sprained wrist. Bert Hamilton also sustained similar injuries in the incident.
A. H. McGhee of Chicago and Daniel Mooney of St. Marys visited Marysville on Friday to discuss McGhee vs Hoteenpillar now pending in the Supreme Court. McGhee seeks 17500 dollars in commission for selling mining stock in Arizona. Hoteenpillar, reputed among Union county's wealthiest residents, lives at Magnetic Springs.
A I Cooledge of Silverton Oregon brother of Mrs Annette Wilber died Tuesday evening last week at age 86. He was born in Allen township and leaves a widow and two children Eve Cooledge of Silverton and Alfred Cooledge of Spokane. Mrs Wilber, 90, is the sole surviving family member.
Rev A. E. Harford Rev Emery and Rev Marshall Harrington delivered sermons in Vernon and urged support for local option. Pledges were signed across churches as they argued alcohol harms individuals and society and a community's right to decide the saloon's fate.
Mrs Mary Andrews of New Dover 54 was arrested Monday on lunacy charges but was discharged by Judge Thornton after testimony showed she has an ungovernable temper and jealousy toward her 82 year old husband Louis Andrews. Witnesses said she threatened two people and used profane language. if conduct does not improve she may be placed under a peace bond.
Miss Clarette Webb daughter of Arthur R Webb Republican candidate for county commissioner and George M Lincoln of Woodstock wed at the bride’s home with Rev Mosher officiating. The couple plan a honeymoon to Niagara Falls Montreal and Quebec and will reside on the groom’s father’s Champaign County farm.
Judge John W. Brodrick travels to Bellefontaine to preside over the Gamble mill fire case. George R. Gamble is charged with arson to collect insurance after fleeing to California and being returned for trial.
Luther Ward of Richwood under suspended workhouse sentence pending good behavior is alleged to be drinking. Parties in Richwood notified Prosecuting Attorney Ballinger. Ward may be brought before Judge Brodrick for conduct.
John Oppible, Sr. travels to Zanesville on Monday to seek treatment from Dr. Bambaugh for a right heel problem that has troubled him for over a year. He will be away about three weeks, joining his two daughters who live there.
On Thursday city clerk W F Brodrick received a letter from John M Salisbury of Ironton Ohio seeking a vacant room about fifty feet long suitable for a bowling alley. He asks about renting a building for the business and indicates accommodation is likely.
A proverb notes five men can pin a lion while nine are needed to handle a tiger highlighting the greater danger and strength of the latter.
The Inter-City Matinee Association selects Plain City as host for the August 6 and 7 meet after a Saturday meeting. Officials elected include C L Robinson as president and W T Hoopes as vice president. The race committee and officers from Richwood Marysville Plain City and West Mansfield are named with plans to draft the trophy menu and assign starters judges and timers for the event.
State building inspector J H Lloyd of Columbus spent about an hour inspecting the Union County Children’s Home in Marysville. He indicated either a new building or major improvements are needed at substantial cost, with a report to Prosecuting Attorney Ballinger. The commissioners favor a new edifice and plans by John C Weidman exist.
The Maccabee order reports 53 applications for membership as Deputy Great Commander J F Grueber from Arlington promotes the group in Marysville. A large banquet is planned around August 3 with Great Commander Ed L Young of Norfolk expected to attend after all initiations are completed.
Milford Center holds a special election Monday August 3 to decide issuing bonds of 3500 for a heating and ventilating system and wall cleaning per state building inspector order. The board of elections must provide 300 ballots for the election.
A picked nine will play the T and O C nine of Columbus at Recreation Park next Saturday. Dwight Scott is manager of the local nine and is assembling a strong lineup of players.
A Marysville branch of the National German American Alliance formed with about 100 members at the new Armory hall. Robert L. Spergel of Columbus spoke on preserving German culture and personal liberty while regulating liquor legally. The alliance, founded in Philadelphia in 1897, aims to protect liberty with no political ties and plans a statewide convention in Columbus on August 1 and 2. Officers include John Rausch president and John Braun vice president.
C S Hildreth of Lima through attorney Eugene Lippincott sues A D Hildreth and others in the common pleas court seeking partition of two Leesburg township farms totaling 102 acres once owned by the late David Hildreth. Eliza Hildreth holds dower in both farms and a claim of sufficient estate personal property to pay debts.
James A. Hume of Chicago formerly Marysville citizen died Thursday evening in a Chicago hospital from heart trouble. He was brother of Mrs. William Cartmell and uncle of Mayor Cartmell, and brother of E. E. Cartmell. He left Marysville at 18 to learn harness trade, first lived in Columbus, then moved to Chicago where he served with the city fire department for several years.
The T. and C. C. railroad will operate an excursion train from Marysville to Cedar Point on August 12 leaving at 6 a.m. Return departs at 6 p.m. Round trip fare is $1.50 with children at 75 cents.
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