Fire destroys home. water pressure crippled Marysville response
The Asman O'Brien residence on west Fourth Street was nearly ruined by a Saturday night blaze. Insurance covered 2000 on the house and 500 on goods. Firefighters fought the flames amid low water pressure from the Light and Water Co, aided by later pressure. Authorities urge hydrant metering and larger mains to improve future response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Asman Sr
West Fourth Street
Wm. Otte
John O’brien
Marysville
Light and Water Company
O’brien
Southard & O
Fourth Street
Rebekah Lodge Box Supper Set for March 26
The Rebekah lodge invites the public to a box supper at their hall at 8 o clock Tuesday evening March 26. Ladies will bring a lunch for two in a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Hudsonfield visitors from England visit relatives in Ohio and New York
Mrs. Fred I Bright and daughter Frances of Huddersfield England visit relatives in New York with Mr. Bright the U S Consul at Huddersfield stopping in New York to see Mr and Mrs Russell I Hare and plan a trip to Logan Ohio before joining family in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred I. Bright
Frances
Huddersfield
England
W. M. Snodgrass
Bright How
U. S
New York
Russell I. Hare
Logan
Ohio
Judges Exchange Benches Next Week
Judge Schofield of Marion will preside here next week replacing Judge Brodrick who is away. He will hear the civil suit Bessie Smith versus Oliver Shaw and the Westlake probate case recently moved up. Brodrick could not hear these cases due to prior retainer by the parties.
Fire destroys Hagenlocker residence near Oarville
Chas Hagenlocker’s Millcreek township home near Oarville burned Sunday night with no occupants. He had purchased the property from Mrs. Minthorn of Unionville two weeks earlier and planned to move in this week after 15 years on the Wm Henderson farm. Loss estimated at $2000, partly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Hagenlocker
Millcreek Township
Oarville
Hagenlocker
Foreclosure Suit by Emma Geer vs Penningtons in Union Twp
Emma R Geer of Columbus through attorney Milo L Myers sues Frank and Mary Pennington near Milford Center for mortgage foreclosure. Claimed due 500 dollars with interest from March 1 1911. Property in Union township near Milford Center. The Dickinson Trust Company joins as lien claimant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma R. Geer
Columbus
Milo L. Myers
Marysville
Frank and Mary Pennington
Milford Center
Union Township
Dickinson Trust Company
The Strongest Candidate for a Taft Return
The Baltimore American argues that even if a third term were allowed Taft would be the best choice. It contends Taft stands by a proven record and would represent the nation’s progress, warning Democrats that their best chance to defeat lies in facing the man and his record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Howard Taft
Baltimore American
Buying Substantial Goods and Local Merchants
The piece contrasts home town retail with metropolitan department stores. It argues locals stock sturdy items to satisfy residents, while big stores push second grade goods to appear bargains. It warns this drives up costs and urges buying locally where merchants explain item quality.
Vaughn Seeks Divorce From Susie Vaughan
Henry M. Vaughn a Marysville plasterer filed for divorce and equitable relief from Susie M. Vaughan citing neglect and misconduct. He alleges she bars him from home refuses meals washes or mends his clothes destroyed or gave away his overcoat and forced him to move his trunk tools wagon horse and buggy. Married December 3 1887 they have two daughters Grace and Josephine with Josephine near 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Vaughn
West Fifth Street
Marysville
John L. Loughrey
Common Pleas Court
Susie M. Vaughan
Grace
Josephine
Death of Mrs Trimby at Marysville farm home
Mrs. J H Trimby died Friday night at her home two miles north of Marysville after a long illness of paralysis. She was 53, native of Millcreek township, daughter of the late Henson Merryman, and married to J H Trimby about thirty years ago. Survived by husband, nine children, a brother and three sisters. Funeral Sunday at Amline church. Rev J H Mindling officiated. Interment in Oakdale cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Trimby
Marysville
Trimby
Millcreek Township
Henson Merryman
Trimbys
Henry Knotts
Anna Atkins
Colorado
David Davis
Columbus
James
Kicked by a horse bruises Knotts in barn accident
Arthur Knotts son of Mr and Mrs E B Knotts was kicked in the chest by his father's horse while talking with his brother in law Daniel Longbrake in the barn. Dr P D Longbrake examined him and found no broken bones but severe chest bruising. He remains confined to the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Knotts
E. B. Knotts
Knotts
Daniel Longbrake
P. D. Longbrake
Wayward wife found by Kenton marshal and husband
Allen Pugh of Kenton located his wife on South Maple Street residing with John Elliott in the Sam Mayo property. Elliott and Mrs. Pugh claimed they married after a hard luck tale, but authorities question the union and possible bigamy. Elliott fled. Mrs. Pugh admitted her legal marriage to Pugh but said he mistreated her. Prosecutor Willis will decide on charges for unlawful cohabitation and possible bigamy if marriage is proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Murphy
Allen Pugh
Kenton
South Maple Street
Sam Mayo
John Elliott
Elliott
Marriage Licenses Reported for Napier Huffman and Middleton
Nathan N Napier 25 laborer and Grace Huffman 22 Milford Center married by John A Kennington J P. Ralph Phipps 22 Washington township laborer and Martha A Middleton 24 Liberty township married by Rev. E S Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan N. Napier
Laborer
Grace Huffman
Milford Center
John A. Kennington
J. P
Ralph Phipps
Washington Township
Martha A. Middleton
Liberty Township
Fifty Million Bonds for State Good Roads Plan
Delegates from rural counties opposed the good roads proposition though they would benefit. the plan allows fifty million dollars in bonds with a maximum of ten million per year. About 75 percent of the tax burden would fall on cities and large towns due to higher valuations, and the measure will be submitted to voters separately.
Taft Support from Belmont County Agriculturists
L. P. Bailey of Bailey stock farm Belmont County urges continued support for President Taft. He cites Taft’s dealings with capital, calls for a national board of trade, proposals for international arbitration treaties, parcels post advocacy, and broad statesmanship. Bailey argues Taft offers steady progress and avoids risky experiments for the public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
L. P. Bailey
Bailey Stock Farm
Belmont County
State Board of Agriculture
Tariff Board
National Board of Trade
Mr. Taft
Congress
Land for sale 145 acres near Pharisburg and Marysville
Waterfront land description notes 145 acres of Walter Kezerta farm two miles south of Pharisburg and six miles north of Marysville in a prime corn area. Land is level drained and fenced offered at 100 dollars per acre but a limited time price of 70 dollars per acre through Bown Bros exclusive agents Marysville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kezerta
Pharisburg
Marysville
Bown Bros
Ohio
Mills Kerr & Co Spring White Goods Sale
Mills Kerr & Co of Marysville launches a spring sale of dry goods and ladies ready to wear. Delays from extreme cold in January and February postponed the yearly event, now offering a large assortment of spring fabrics and spring dry goods for early buyers.
Columbus man fined for failure to support child
Howard Badley of Columbus previously lived at Milford Center was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to one year in the workhouse by Judge Black for failing to support his child. His wife testified he had not supported the child since birth and the couple separated five days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Badley
Columbus
Milford Center
Black
Marysville Grays Bow Out After Logans County Trip
The Marysville Grays return home after two losses in Logan county games. They fell to Belle Center 49 to 25 and Bellefontaine 28 to 25. Left forward Pearl Seaman sprained an ankle in the Bellefontaine game and will be out for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville Grays
Logan County
Belle Center
Bellefontaine
Marysville
Pearl Seaman
Roosevelt called most pathetic third term candidate
The Milwaukee Free Press criticizes Theodore Roosevelt as a third term candidate, labeling him the most pathetic figure in American politics yet acknowledging his real greatness and fame, while blaming megalomania and ambition for his downfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Free Press
Roosevelt
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Megalmania
Roosevelt Compared to Lincoln in Historical Perspective
The piece argues that most power resides with the public long before Roosevelt and after him, and that Lincoln was steadier than Roosevelt in pacing political life. It asserts Roosevelt is not a prophet of a political millennium, as reflected in the Philadelphia Record’s tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Philadelphia
Republicans Push Tariff Watchdog to Set Prices
The last Republican national convention urged forming a tariff commission to investigate product costs at home and abroad and to provide data for scientific schedule revisions. Mr Taft has wielded his powers to advance this demand. Are Ohio Republicans ready to repudiate him for doing so?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Ohio
Marion Star
Taft Throws Down Gauntlet in Presidential Era
Taft, the conservative jurist, asserts himself with unchallengeable statements. The piece questions if the Democratic party can answer them as politics moves toward efficiency and performance. The era is described as one of easier governance, with Taft challenging rivals in what may be a Grand Rapids style showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Democratic Party
Grand Rapide New
Independent Tampa Herald Defines Editorial Stance
The Tampa Herald explains its role as an independent newspaper printing news impartially while reflecting public opinion in editorials. It pledges fairness, avoids personal prejudice, and vows to present facts from all sides in Tampa and south Florida. The Gazette editor approves the policy as truthful and successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Herald
South Florida
Fla
Town Council Discusses Sprinkling Stop and Hydrant Repairs
Marysville council in special session reports property owners on east Fifth street petitioning to discontinue street sprinkling next year. Officers discuss hydrant repairs washing lawns, sewer flushing fees, and funding gaps under the one per cent tax law with plans to issue refunding bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Taylor
James W. Field
East Fifth Street
Walnut
Cherry
Philip Burns
Pearse
T. C. Tracey
Donley & Hatfield
Brodrick
Treasury
Jones
Lou Piper
Light and Water Company
West Sixth Street
J. B. Galloway
Ash
Seventh Streets
Mr. Jones
the Light and Water Company
Marshal Murphy
McIntire
W. A. Garrard
Council Chamber
Marysville
Fear of Roosevelt Drives Third Term Debate
The Cleveland Leader notes fears about a Roosevelt third term while conceding he opposed it in his earlier terms. The piece argues the country is peaceful, finances are sound, laws respected, and inflation tamed. it questions the need for a strong executive figure to steer the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Washington
Treasury
Africa
New York Herald
Ind
Board of Trade Elects Officers for Coming Year
The board of trade chose officers Friday evening. President is Geo. M. Wilber, vice president G. E. Whitney. Directors are W. P. O'Brien and Chas. Braun. Holdover directors are R. L. Cameron, Dr. H. J. Nicol, Walter M. Otte and H. E. Conkright. Secretary and treasurer to be chosen by directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Geo. M. Wilber
G. E. Whitney
W. P. O’brien
Chas. Braun
R.L. Cameron
Comparative Penalties Recalled in Maine Hunting Debate
The Maine game commission’s push for stricter penalties for careless hunters echoes a Washington County anecdote reported by the Boston Globe. An Indian observer noted Maine’s game lane with a blunt rule: kill a cow moose, pay $100, bill the man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Game Commission
Washington County
Maine
Boston Globe
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John C. Asman
John O'Brien
Fire Department
Asman
Vaughn
Amrine
Wayward
Bachelder, Brigham, Collett and
Bailey
Eral Welfare
White Goods
the Light & Water CO
Board OF Trade Officers
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