Richwood Farmers Institute Set for January Opera House
The Richwood farmers institute will be held January 19 to 20 at the opera house with state speakers W. I. Chamberlain from Hudson and S. J. Brown from Blanchester. Prof. N. E. Shaw will oversee an educational fruit growing exhibit led by F. N. Fagan. The executive committee will meet Saturday at 2 PM at the mayor's office to finish arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood Farmers’ Institute
Opera House
W. I. Chamberlain
Hudson
S. J. Brown
Blanchester
Ohio
N. E. Shaw
F. N. Fagan
Shaw
Hunting in the Wilds of Missouri
Mr and Mrs Bert Wiley of Richwood Ohio visit W P Allen and family in the county for several weeks. Tuesday Mr Wiley returned from the woods with two wild turkeys to his credit in Warsaw Missouri Enterprise Dec 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Wiley
Richwood
Ohio
W. P. Allen
Wiley
Warsaw
Missouri
Enterprise
Young Couple United in Marriage at Local Ceremony
Norris E. Gallant of near Magnetic Springs wed Miss Jennette Roberts of Delaware county on Saturday. Monday night, neighbors serenaded the couple and insisted the groom fetch candy for women and children and cigars for men before all returned home wishing the couple prosperity and good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris E. Gallant
Magnetic Springs
Jennette Roberts
Delaware County
Mrs. Gallant
Miss Ila Handley Weds Ludwig Wideman in Thanksgiving Day
Miss Ila Katheryn Handley wed Ludwig Erwin Wideman in a home ceremony held on Thanksgiving Day in Cleveland. The bride, born near Richwood, moved with her parents to Cleveland and is remembered for charm. The groom works as a city salesman in Cleveland. they will reside in Lakewood after December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Handley
Cleveland
Ila Katheryn Handley
Ludwig Erwin Wideman
Richwood
Wideman
Lakewood
Navy veteran Francis Monroe returns home after four years
Francis W. Monroe, discharged from the U S navy on November 25 in New York, served aboard the battleships New Hampshire and Hancock. He married Miss Marjorie Nolen of New York City on November 28. He is the son of Mrs. Ella L. Monroe of Richwood.
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Francis W. Monroe
U. S. Navy
New York City
New Hampshire
Hancock
Marjorie Nolen
Ella L. Monroe
Richwood
Thanksgiving Family Reunion Hosted by Rays on Franklin Street
Relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Rayl on North Franklin Street for a five course turkey dinner with pink and white chrysanthemum decor. The Rays family holds an annual Thanksgiving reunion. attendees from Marion included J. S. Rayl O. E. Barks Ross Smith Chas Lotte Minnie D. Rayl and T. L. Rayl. The next reunion will be at J. S. Rays in Marion. Bruce Street Grocery advertises syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Ray
North Franklin Street
Rays
J. S. Rayl
O. E. Barks
Ross Smith
Representative Wanted to Represent in Rich wood
An advertisement seeks a man of character and ability to represent a party in Richwood during the coming winter. The agent will assist in sending pleasure seekers and investors to see the Isle of Pines and related winter home establishments in Cuba. Hammond, Hammond & Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Isle of Pines
Hammond
Hammond & Baker
New National Bank
Columbus
Ohio
Hunter Shot While Rabbit Hunting Near Richwood
Clayton Johnson of five miles west of Richwood was accidentally shot last Saturday while rabbit hunting in a board pile at his home. A rifle bullet struck his hip, passing about four inches into the flesh. Dr. H. C. Duke treated him and reports he is progressing as well as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Johnson
Richwood
H. C. Duke
Business Again in Richwood Reacquires Barber Shop
Ben Rutter, the well known Richwood barber, bought back his shop from Roy M. Taylor the past Friday, including the mensorial and bath departments. Taylor plans to move to Passadena, California with his family soon. Rutter is praised for a clean shop and skilled workmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Rutter
Hotel Villa
Roy M. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Richwood
Dresdon man to take over Richwood store stock
H E Cassiday of Dresden Ohio has arrived in Richwood to assist at J E Langstaff's drug and jewelry shop. On February 1 he and partner Mr Nickel of Dresden will assume control of the stock and continue the business as previously noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Cassiday
Dresden
Ohio
Richwood
J. E. Langstaff
Thanksgiving Service At Methodist Episcopal Church
Last Thursday evening a large audience attended a union service at the Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. W. R. Warjen of the First Baptist church delivered a focused sermon from Psalm 104 8 noting God’s mighty power and blessings. Lester Castle sang two solos while aiding Evangelist Bennett’s revival. A collection for town ministers’ charitable work was taken. Rural news is postponed to the Christmas edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. R. Warjen
First Baptist Church
Lester Castle
Evangelist Bennett
Christian Church
Prodigal Sons in Richwood Letter From St Petersburg
A letter from W H Perry in St Petersburg dated December 1 1911 to Worden discusses paying a bill and requesting the Gazette Republican. He contrasts Richwood with the local climate and business, mocks local weather, and narrates two Richwood area youths who left for Richwood after working on Passagville Island shoveling sand and cement. he hints at forgiveness and affectionate reactions from local girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Fla
Richwood
Passagville Island
W. H. Perry
Prodigal Sons Return by 2 O'clock Train at Rich Wood
The Prodigal sons arrived in Richwood yesterday morning on the 2 o'clock train. The waiting girls appear relieved and hopeful. the reunion seems to have earned forgiveness, with at least one son vowing not to wander far again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Perry
Bootlegger Arrested in Richwood Trial Postponed
Jake Harris, a married man from south Franklin street, was arrested in Richwood on bootlegging charges. He attended a preliminary hearing before Mayor Ogan, posted $300 bond, and faced a trial rescheduled to 7 p m after a 2 p m start. S. W. VanWinkle led village case. Warner of Marion defended Harris. Harris may remain in custody at the workhouse until fines and costs are paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Harris
Franklin Street
Richwood
Ogan
W. VanWinkle
Maloney
Kentucky
Warner
Marion
Harris
Toledo
Mrs Macie-Morris Graham Returns Home After Illness
Miss Macie-Morris Graham has returned home from Kemp hospital at Belle Vue Saturday and is gradually recovering after two delicate operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macie-Morris Graham
Kemp
Klipstines Visit Versailles for Thanksgiving Dinner
Mr and Mrs Klipstine of Versailles Ohio stayed with their son A R Klipstine and wife on North Clinton Street from Thursday to Monday. They dedicated the Klipstine residence with a large Thanksgiving Day dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Klipstine
Versailles
Ohio
A. R. Klipstine
North Clinton Street
Infant daughter of Wilcox dies after spinal illness
The eight month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ebert Wilcox Magnetic Springs died Monday at 7 00 am after spinal trouble since birth. The young couple received deep sympathy in the loss of their only child. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at lo oclock from the M E church Magneto Springs Rev A Clinger officiating. Interment followed in Claiborne cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebert Wilcox
Magnetic Springs
Wilcox
M. E
Magneto Springs
A. Clinger
Claiborne Cemetery
Fatal Railroad Conductor James Callahan Killed In Accident
John and Marshal Bell travel from Brunswick to Cumberland after the death of their brother in law James Callahan a conductor on the Brunswick Cumberland railroad. He was about 55 and died instantly when a hot box caused a misstep as he looked into the car. the body was moved to Cumberland for burial. Survived by widow Flora Bell and two children Maggie George and Fred Callahan. Funeral held Sunday.
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John
Marshal Bell
Brunswick
James Callahan
Callahan
Union County
Flora Bell
Messrs. Bell
William Butler
Cumberland
Maggie George
Fred Callahan
Butler
Holmes County
Thanksgiving Socials Light up Richwood community
Multiple Thanksgiving gatherings fill Richwood and area with dinners, sewing parties, and taffy pulling. Guests travel from Marion Summersville Columbus and Kansas City while local families host neighbors and friends for celebrations and birthday surprises.
Thanksgiving gatherings and a charity penny penchants
About seventy five attendees dressed in poverty costumes amused onlookers as fines boosted the treasury. Epworth League fundraising earned a neat sum for a new Sunday school piano. Numerous families from Richwood Magnetic Springs and West Richwood hosted reunions and dinners including Eli Fogle’s at Magnetic Springs for George Fogle from Omaha with a wide circle of Fogle relatives and others.
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Epworth League
James Taylor
Richwood
P. A. Moehn
Magnetic Springs
W. H. Taylor
Jackson Township
C. D. Sidle
West of
Frank White
R. M. Taylor
Max
R. C. Taylor
Brawley
Cal
Eli Fogle
Broadway
Ray Perkins
Mary Walker
Emma Fogle
Mary Black
Marjorie Fleming
Daisy Black
Fine Farms For Sale By Kagay Real Estate Co
A list of farms offered for sale near Richwood. Properties include 205 acres near market and high school at 90 per acre, 27 acres 3200, 100 acres at 100 per acre, 50 acres with house and barn at 110, 80 acres on interurban line near 130, and 220 acres at 110 with multiple other farms available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kagay Real Estate Co
Richwood
Among Our Churches in Marysville and Essex
The missionary society of the Presbyterian church meets with Mrs. C E Kagay on Wednesday December 13 at two o clock led by Mrs L L Roebuck. Marysville residents will speak at the M P church in Essex on Men and Religion. A union meeting of Richwood men at the Baptist church next Sunday at two o'clock supports the Men and Religion movement with Marysville reps. First Baptist Church Sunday services December 10 include Sunday school at 9:00 am and worship at 10:30 am and 7:00 pm with sermons on As a Prince Thou Hast Power With God and The Stroke of the Clock. Special choir and quartette music. Rev Wm M Warjon pastor. Bruce Street Grocery ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
C. E. Kagay
L. L. Roebuck
M. P
Essex
Marysville
Richwood
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
D. L. Pritchard
Wm. M. Warjon
Village considers 300 dollar borrowing for last quarter salaries
Cameron raises hose purchase for fire department and council approves borrowing 300 dollars to fund village officials salaries and other expenses. Solicitor Maloney reports Ohio Public Service Commission action on minimum charges by Richwood Light Heat and Power. Auditing report and clerk bond approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Fire Department
Jones
Blue
Maloney
Public Service Commission of Ohio
Richwood Light, Heat and Power Company
Light Company
Noted Lady Orator to Speak in Richwood
Mrs. Lula Loveland Shepard, renowned Rocky Mountain orator on temperance and home topics, will appear at the Richwood opera house on Monday evening December 11, 1911. Audiences are invited to hear her blend of logic, reason, fact, irony, and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Loveland Shepard
Rocky Mountains
Richwood Opera House
Burson Buys Hay For Farmers From Borden’s Milk Co
Special notice states P. V. Burson of Broadway Ohio received from Borden's Condensed Milk Co New York City over 362935 dollars for hay in the last seven years. They own about four thousand horses and offer top price for No 1 day. Parties ready to sell may phone C 45 Broadway or 600 Marysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. V. Burson
Broadway
Ohio
Borden’s Condensed Milk Company
New York City
Marysville
Child Dies of Typhoid Fever in Thanksgiving Tragedy
Seven year old Leah Findling, daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Findling, died Thanksgiving morning after a brief typhoid illness. Funeral services were held at the home and Marion cemetery. The family had three children and relatives in attendance. Also noted are visits by Joe and Alma Donohoe and by Clyde and Jesse Graham with mentions of long-standing Gazette ties to Mr Graham.
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C. B. Phelps
Richwood
Elizabeth Haines
West Ottawa Street
A. J. Miller
Opal
Gladys
Lowell
Casper Haines
Chandys
Delbert
B. F. Martin
Byhalia
S. A. Grill
Westerville
Lena Beckley
Rush Seig
Cecil Elliott
Lou Beckley
M. E. Church
Leah Findling
H. A. Findling
Huber
Essex
Woodland
M. C. Wiseley
LaRue
Marion
James Bevis
Ohio public utilities face tariff filing delays
Ohio has 992 public utilities with 385 failing to file tariff records with the public service commission. Of these, 285 have not indicated any reporting intent, while 100 are negotiating toward compliance. A total of 607 have filed schedules as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
State Public Service Commission
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Farmers’ Institute
Ila K. Handley
W. P. Rays
Bruce Street
Charles B. Cramer
van Wert
the Gazette-Republican
Benj. Humphreys
Lizzie Martin
Barberton
John Martin
W. C. Wood
Embrey
Jweler
E. H. Temple
Rebekah
Odd Fellows of
Pharisburg
The
Gazette Republican
Marshal Sloop
D.E. Ogan
Work House
Maryland
F. E. Wright
M. B. Newhouse
Sophia Newhouse
Florence Selby
Martha Middleton
Beatty Avenue
Melvin Middleton
A. T. Staley
Summersville
Fred Shipley
William Shipley
Carrie Craig
Adam Hoover
Harry Shipley
William Fisher
D. E. Jenkins
Kansas City
Lulu Miller
Ethel Peet
Muncie
Ind
J. F. Rapp
East Blagrove Street
Fine Farms
Kagay Real Estate Company of
Bruce Street Grovery
Orator
Joe Donohoe
Alma Donohoe
Ira Donohoe
Clyde P. Graham
Gary, Ind
Jesse Graham
Frances Graham
East
Ottawa Street
Gazette
Gary
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