John Wildi Evaporated Milk Plant Opens at Marysville
The John Wildi Evaporated Milk Co plant in Marysville began operation last Monday at seven thirty, handling about 5 000 pounds of milk with plans to reach 20 000 pounds daily. President John Wilds, 35 workers employed with expectations to double soon, details the process from receiving to canning and sterilization while noting June milk price at one dollar per hundred.
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John Wildi
Mammoth
Marysville
Gasette
Mammoth Building
John Wilds
Wilds
Wilcs
Memorial Day Observance by Richwood Lodges
Knights of Pythias and I O O F members meet Sunday at 1 PM in Richwood to decorate graves. At 1:30 PM both lodges march to the M E church for address by Rev Geo B Wiltste and a musical program. At 2:30 PM a special car runs over the C M & N to order.
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Knights of Pythias
Richwood
M. E. Church
Geo. B. Wiltste
Local society notices and weekend visits in Richwood
C G Bolenbaugh and wife spent a Sunday away with Prof H N Seigler and family. Rev McCleary and wife of Green Camp visited Mr and Mrs Henry Hoxworth northwest of town. E D Coe of York township attends Ohio State Sunday school convention in Toledo. Ode Lamont Baldwin returns home from a millinery job in Orville Ohio. B H Hamilton and family of Lorain guests of W G Hamilton on North Franklin street. Alpha Phillips returns home from Franklin Ohio for vacation. Prof Olive and family leave Richwood for Pickerington to stay with relatives. Rev Myron Tyler of Dewittville New York visits sister Mrs J Ledley and others in Richwood. Dogs kept off property. strychnine placed at farm stations. Samuel McIlroy and Miss Selah E Winter of Ohio Wesleyan School of Music to begin lessons June 16. Mrs Josie Dolbear and daughter Elizabeth of Marysville visit Cameron family in Jackson township. Chiesa Bros will open fruit store on North Franklin street next Saturday with ice cream soda water and candies. Richwood Matinee Club aids fair grounds projects and track improvements. Mrs Florabelle Bennett of near West Mansfield houses sits for Mrs Bert Spring while she attends Pythian Sisters grand lodge in Columbus.
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Edgar Speece
Sam Landis
Kale
Curt Field
M. H. Kale
Neeley
Emma Southard
Indiana
B. Temple
Marysville
Sarah Andrews
Union Baptist Church
Othel Longberry
Woodstock
Lydia Hartley
Bybalia
John Longberry
G. Burnside
D. Kisler
Kansas
Grace Chapel
Washington Township
Interurban car departs as crew clears track for paving
On Wednesday at 6:30 the last C M B & N interurban left Richwood as workers began removing the track along the south sidewalk to clear space for E A Freshwater & Sons of Chester WV. The paving contract may pause service up to four weeks if weather and materials align. Passengers walk to town end to transfer, with freight and mail handled by draymen and rail.
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Richwood
South Sidewalk
E. A. Freshwater & Sons
Chester
West Virginia
Franklin Street
Freshwater
Property to Husband Mead Will Probated in Richwood
The will of Amanda M Mead late of Richwood probated Tuesday afternoon leaves all real and personal property to husband William H Mead for his life. Upon his death the estate is to be divided among children Frank H Mead Ed W Mead and Nellie Guthrie. If needed real estate may be sold for the husband’s maintenance with proceeds split among the children. William H Mead named executor without bond. Executed Feb 29 1908 witnessed by S W Van Winkle and B C Roberts. Appraisers Hile Eckelberry Lloyd Winters and B C Roberts. The estate includes $2000 in money.
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Amanda M. Mead
Richwood
William H. Mead
Frank H. Mead
Ed W. Mead
Nellie Guthrie
S. W. van Winkle
B. C. Roberts
Thornton
Hile Eckelberry
Lloyd Winters
Real Estate Boom At Sunny Side Park Addition
Real estate buying urged in Marysville as Sunny Side Park Addition thrives with full occupancy and hundreds of families expected to move in to work at the new Wildi Evaporated Milk Plant opposite the lots. Plant opened recently with a nearly $300,000 cost, signaling strong investment potential.
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Sunny Side Park
Marysville
Maryseville
Marysville Notices and Real Estate Booster Notes
Mrs. Margaret David of Richwood visits her son C B David and wife in Marysville where she remains active past eighty two. Miss Ethel Wright returns from Buckeye Lake with friends and catches black bass. Real estate pitch claims Sunny Side Park lots double in value within a year. Final sale set for next Saturday.
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Margaret David
Richwood
David
Marysville
Ethel Wright
Buckeye Lake
Columbus
Don’t Fail to Attend Sunny Side Park Public Sale
Don’t fail to attend the Sunny Side Park addition public sale of lots at Marysville next Saturday beginning at one o’clock if looking for a safe investment.
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Sunny Side Park
Marysville
Gallipolis Foundry Blaze Wipes Out Plant Loss Totals 50 000
Fire of unknown origin early Sunday morning destroyed the Gallipolis Foundry and Machine Company plant, causing a 50 000 loss with 12 000 insured. The firm is among the oldest in the Ohio Valley. Charles Comer, formerly of Richwood, served as secretary treasurer and a heavy stockholder, and old friends in the area regret his misfortune.
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Gallipolis Foundry and Machine Company
Ohio Valley
Charles Comer
Richwood
Comparison for Misfortune in Addison’s Moral Reflection
The excerpt counsels not to envy others or despair in misfortune. It urges judging others' sufferings with humility and humanity, advocating compassion for fellow beings as a moral stance.
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Addison
Cowboy's Longstanding Buggy Business Persuades Buyers
In this reminiscence the speaker notes Cowboys in the buggy trade have been in business so long that buying elsewhere seems foolish. The piece argues it is easier to be convinced that he can do good, highlighting the seller's persuasiveness and trusted position.
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Cowboy
Carrs Visit Richwood On Extended Southern Trip
W. E. Carr and his wife of Hutchison Kansas visit Richwood with Mrs. Carrs father C. H. Jacobs and relatives. They plan to stay a few days then journey to the East on a six week plus trip to call on eastern customers.
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W. E. Carr
Hutchison, Kas
Burial of Mrs. N. N. Holt in Bethlehem Cemetery
The remains of Mrs. N. N. Holt who died Monday in Rutland Meigs County were brought to the area and met by Undertaker Morey at the 10:29 Ohio Central train. She was buried beside her husband who had died years earlier at Magnetic Springs during treatment. The Holts formerly lived in Claiborne township.
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N. N. Holt
Rutland
Meigs County
Ohio Central
Morey
Bethlehem Cemetery
Magnetic Springs
Holts
Claiborne Township
Simple remedy to remove cinders from the eye
A simple method uses a clean camel hair brush dipped in water to gently pass over the eyeball. This quick procedure usually removes dust particles without causing inflammation though it is not suitable while traveling where a brush is unavailable.
Ministers Say Card Game Creator From Hades
A Kansas City Journal report summarizes a church debate where one minister declares that the man who invented cards must have come from Hades. Most ministers agree that those who play with them are in a fair way to see his old stamping ground.
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Hades
Kansas City Journal
Sunny Side Park Addition Auction Promises Huge Gains
Visitors to Sunny Side Park Addition in Marynville say the lots are a good investment and expect values to double next year. They urge friends to attend the final auction sale on Saturday June 13 when the remaining 33 lots will be sold to the highest bidders.
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Sunny Side Park
Marynville
Carmean to Open Cleaning Out Sale at Eckelberg Store
B F Carmean who recently bought the Eckelberg dry goods store will begin next Saturday with a big cleaning out sale of desirable goods. Advert appears on page eight. Carmean is described as a hustler planning to grow the business. Don McCombs and Miss Orpha Mather have been engaged and will be at their old posts to greet friends.
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B. F. Carmean
Eckelberg
Road scraper found near Dresden reported by Chas Kinney
Chas Kinney of Dresden Ohio reports a road scraper standing in a fence corner near Dresden and asks The Gazette to notify Township Clerk Geo Gunn that it may belong locally. He notes little road use in the area.
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the Gazette
Chas. Kinney
Dresden
Ohio
The
Gazette
Geo. R. Gunn
Too Many Unreal Wants
A reflective aphorism on desires and restraint. The author argues that real wants will seek you, not the other way around, and warns against buying what you do not truly want as it leads to future longing and loss.
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Hyme
C. Cuthbert Hall
Dogs earn titles in European dispatch and search tests
In Nanterre France a Swiss dog won the dispatch bearing event and a German dog won the wounded prize in the tests. Meanwhile thirty German police dogs are ordered for St Petersburg to guard the palaces against assassins.
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Nanterre
France
Prise
St. Petersburg
How Combination Works In A Doctor's Advice
The piece notes a physician's tip to mix rum and honey for colds. It suggests honey masks the taste of rum while the drink eases memory of the grip of a cold.
It is a reflection on trading and commerce
A fragment notes that if only men bought things no one would issue trading stamps. The line hints at gendered consumer behavior and incentives in a historical marketplace.
Rural Friends Visit Invites Local Attendance
Mrs. Mary Murphy visits Dayton this week to see her daughter. R. B ennett and wife from Marysville spend weekend with relatives here. J Heimlich and family from Cardington visit Mrs Heimlich's parents Henry and wife over Sunday. Rev. W H Rollins and Zaidee Chandler attend State Sunday school meet in Toledo. Buffalo Bills show draws local attendees including W H Moore and daughter Orpha A W Hoover and wife C E Hornbeck and wife Pery Styer Andy Smith and Carlos Gibson.
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J. Heimlich
Cardington
Ohio
Buffalo Bills
Marion
W.H. Moore
Orpha
A. W. Hoover
C. E. Hornbeck
Pery Styer
Andy Smith
Carlos Gibson
Local Notes and Visits Across Washington Township
Births and illnesses mark a busy week with a May 5 baby girl born to the Bakers. Visitors include Kislers of Kansas and several area families. Several residents recover from illness while others report injuries. Sunday services at Grace Chapel and a township Sunday school officer slate close the week.
Leonard loses Richwood suit over Franklin street contract
Judge Brodrick ruled for the defendant village of Richwood in the case brought by M F Leonard of Gallipolis Ohio who was disappointed in not securing the paying contract on Franklin street. Costs were assessed against Leonard and a $300 bond for appeal to the circuit court was filed by his attorneys.
Matinee Races Delight Fans With Close Feature
The Matinee meet drew many out-of-town visitors with three races and few horses. Allgower and Moore staged the feature, Allgower's Sensation ahead in speed while Moore drove hard. Foster A won the B trot. other finishers include Maude Adams Nellie Nell and Merrell C. Next races set for June 18 with big events planned July 3 and 4.
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Bonifaces
Allgower
Moore
Henry Adams
Foster
Francis M Clevenger Dies at 62 in Ohio
Francis Marion Clevenger born July 17 1845 in Leesburg township Union County Ohio died June 2 1908 aged 62 years 10 months 15 days He lived in Ohio all his life He married Elatha McIntire January 7 1871 He leaves a widow a daughter Mrs Wm Turner of Pharisburg Ohio a granddaughter two brothers and many relatives The funeral was at M P church by Rev W H Rollins from Psalms 39 4 13 Interment Hopewell Card of Thanks from Mrs Zlatha Clevenger
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Francis Marion Clevenger
Leesburg
Union County
Ohio
Elatha McIntire
Wm. Turner
Pharisburg
Laura Loy
Board Names to Lima State Hospital Commission
On Tuesday Governor Harris re appointed all members of the Lima State Hospital Commission. The appointees are Samuel A. Hoskins of Wapakoneta Judge Martin J. Burke of Marion Dr M F Hussey of Sidney Democrats Dr J E Russell Mr Vernon F N Pur mort of Van Wert and George Whitney of Marysville Republicans All are to receive $500 a year.
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Harris
Lima State Hospital
Richwood Fourth of July Races and Festivities Planned
Come to Richwood July 3 4 for the warmest track races in the afternoons and plenty of music. Evenings feature events on Franklin Street with crowd pleasing plans depending on securing funds. A complete program of fair grounds and town activities will appear in the next issue. Everything advertised will take place in fact.
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Richwood
Franklin Street
Fair Grounds
Drinking Habits Do Harm Says Journal Note
A British Journal of Inebriety remark condemns nationwide drinking habits, especially among women, as causing greater harm to finances and social standing than any trade depression or economic factor. The critique frames alcohol use as a major national issue.
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British Journal of
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H. N. Seigler
McCleary
Green Camp
Henry Hoxworth
D. Coe
York Township
Toledo
Ode Lamont Baldwin
Orville
Trimmer
B. H. Hamilton
Lorain
W. G. Hamilton
Alpha Phillips
Franklin Ohio
Prof
Olive
Pickerington
Myron Tyler
Dewittville
New York
Mrs. J. Ledley
Samuel McIlroy
Selah E. Winter
Ohio Wesleyan School of Music
Josie Dolbear
Elizabeth
F. M. Cameron
Jackson Township
Chiesa Bros
Richwood Matinee Club
Florabelle Bennett
Near West
Mansfield
Bert Spring
Spring
Grand Lodge of the Pythian Sisters of Ohio
Delaware
A. 8. Clason
Martha Sanborn
Ohio Wesleyan
Monneté
Amanda Mead
Bethlehem
Claiborne Cullings
Mary Murphy
Dayton
Bennett
Andrew Baker
Mrs. Kisler
Wm. Southard
George Alexander
Claiborne
Hanna Harger
Frank
Plain City
Doe Field
Eliza Field
Ethel Longberry
Elmer Miller
Babe
Mrs. Cox
York
James Rogers
Kenton
Mary Gamble
Louie Baker
Zella Rogers
Benj. Rodgers
Mary Schertzer
M. F. Leonard
Richweed Matinee Club
Foster A
Adams
Maude Adams
Wellwood
Nellie Nell
Sinkey
Merrell
Schmelzer
June Bug
Ae One
Sensation
Marie Wilson
Francis M. Clevenger
Leesburg Township
Zlatha Clevenger
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