10 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Richwood Gazette
Location
Richwood, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
1
The entire stock, totaling the figures above, will be closed out at once. Everything in the establishment will be sold promptly at the stated prices, with all items auctioned or sold off as part of the closure.
A new I O O F band made its debut on Tuesday night and plans to play only for lodge events. Six brick loads from Zanesville arrived last week for local street improvements on West Fifth street.
Lute Newlove son of ex Marshal John Newlove has enlisted in the United States Marines and is stationed at the Marine barracks in Washington. He is expected to be sent to the Isthmus of Panama to assist in international difficulties. He served in the Spanish War and was a servant in Company E, 4th O. N. G. He was assigned to post one of the first four drilled men, received arms and clothing, and has enlisted for four years.
Rogers a Taylor township resident long known in the area was removed Friday from the city hospital to his home in an ambulance. His condition is described as very serious with little hope of recovery and he is under care of a trained nurse from the hospital.
Ernest Wellwood son of William Wellwood of Byhalia was arrested last week and sent to Bellefontaine to face grand larceny charges. Represented by Hon. D W Ayers and W T Hoopes, he was discharged. His father had posted 1500 for his debts. He ran a Bellefontaine saloon moved to West Mansfield, then fled with a note. Davis held on him for a horse and he asked Davis to witness the note and promised payment.
The Knights of Pythias local lodge announces a February 19 anniversary observance with a general meeting and invitations to prominent Knights statewide. A grand lodge count of votes for officers will occur at the fourth Monday in January, with a committee set to entertain visitors. Also listed are recent property transfers in several townships with varied sums.
J H Kinkade enters race to succeed Judge James Day of Celina. Democratic district likely to nominate him with strong odds of election in November. Kinkade has been mayor of Marysville and currently city solicitor. A campaign committee including F A Thompson and others will manage the bid.
The January term jury list includes Grand Jury members Ira Paver J A Moder Solomon Butz J R Scott William Fox Paris Frank Stevenson J L Fish Claiborne Cone Howard George Jordan Allen John Weller Dover G E Herriott Jerome George C Rausch Union Charles E Harvey York D Kilgore George Longbrake Millcreek Petit Jury members Richard Cody Ray Blue Edward Court Paris township George Daymude George K Gum Uriah Cahill Claiborne John Harris Darby R P Holland Harry Cook Liberty Arthur Webb Milo Kimball Union C S Curry Fred Kile Max Chapman Jerome George J Barber Leesburg.
Samuel E. Hopkins aged 41 of Marion Ohio a farmer and Miss Anna M. Garver aged 17 of Jackson township are linked to Rev. E J Webster. Finley Fuller aged 21 of Byhalia and Miss Minnie Kinikin aged 19 of Claiborne township are noted with a minister.
Justice Garrard's court records an appeal in Henry Lee versus Solomon Turner. Lee seeks $73.50 damages after two of Turner's dogs killed 21 of Lee's 22 sheep on May 9, 1903. Attorneys are McCrory Cameron for plaintiff and Cameron for defendant. Additional filings include J M Kennedy vs John R Owen on an attachment for $35 in legal services, Mishawaka Woolen Manufacturing Co. vs Lena Rosenburg replevin of goods in Richwood, George W. Burrows and McCrory Cameron for plaintiffs, and John McKitrick vs Walter C. Fullington for $1033.02 for farm labor and expenses. D W Ayers is attorney for the plaintiff.
John 8. McGinnis and David Ogan of Richwood as executors of John 3. Sterling file an inventory totaling 6614.32 dollars. The fourth account is submitted by A. W. Robinson. A. A. Owen named executor of Warren Owen’s estate without bond. Francis Chambers and Sophronia Tanner file final account for Elizabeth Chambers. Emma F. Bell guardian for Josie M. Bell and others files her first account.
C. M. Hodge and wife transfer 32 acres in Liberty township to Philip M. Fox for 1310 dollars. H Moore sells 33 acres in Dover township to Annie Loore for 100 dollars. R. H. Cody and others convey to Millie Thompson the remainder of the listed parcels.
Holiday specials include fine chinaware at LaRue's and bug rubber harness bargains at Siples' harness shop. Dec 11 social at K. P. Hall. John Slemmons family moved to Marion for the winter. Miss Mary Farrier returned from Columbus after a two week visit. Ramon's Weather Almanac advertised, J Lee Long druggist. Samuel Kingly and wife visiting Summersville area. One harrow one Buckeye cultivator and one Evans corn planter for sale by W B Hanby. Jobo Blair offers handmade harness stock for horse owners.
The well known party who took the small gold frame from the showcase at Biddle's art gallery is kindly requested to return it to avoid trouble.
The pupils present a farce A Bunch of Roses and a comedy Butternuts Bride at Raymond High School on Thursday evening December 17. Admission 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Tickets go on sale at the post office Saturday December 12. All are invited.
Amos Miller and son Alonzo of Richard county Wisconsin returned to Richwood last week with their niece Miss Almeda Miller. They traveled in a two horse covered wagon taking twenty seven days on the road. Mr Miller has made the trip two or three times and says he always enjoys it.
The article argues money serves useful purposes but cannot buy the most desirable possessions. It asserts existence’s end is not to pursue wealth and its equivalents, emphasizing non material values beyond monetary gains.
A Western teacher tells students to write what is in them. The next day a pupil submits a humorous misrendering listing internal organs and food items as the measure of inner truth. The piece lampoons the instruction with literal appetite and bodily detail.
Mrs. Magdaline Scharf, a 64 year old German widow near Richwood, borrowed 1400 to clear a 54 acre debt from her husband’s estate. She paid 7 percent interest and partial principal, has kept payments current, and now has enough funds to pay the mortgage in full. She tills crops and stock, earning a living with vigor and lifting the mortgage. If a woman her age can do this, what could a strong young man accomplish with effort and thrift.
Local note states Santa Cious will have no business in Richwood this year. The Penny Store received late toy arrivals, is out of stock, and cannot supply gifts for another year, dampening holiday plans.
Local notes with visits and illness. Mrs Bailey and Mrs Fryman were summoned to Athens for a sister’s illness. James Redmond of Kenton visited his brother John Redmond family. Mrs James Lee returned to Sunbury after two weeks with relatives. Thomas Lewis came home to Mt Vernon after two weeks with Jess Lewis family. Jonathan Fryman and Alonzo Taylor were in Delaware on business. Elmer Durfey family visited Wesley Holt. Chandler Robinson and wife visited Roy Robinson and wife.
James George and wife of Richwood spent Sunday with L. Cassiday. Born on Saturday Dec 5 to Mr and Mrs William Riley a fine boy. Mrs Lewis Cunningham of McGuffey Ohio visited in this vicinity last week. R McAllister and family dined with Claude S. Hanley and wife Sunday. Lewis Cassiday returned from three weeks with relatives at Gladwin Michigan. Chas Spicer and wife near Bakes Creek visited T A Phelps and family. Nate Riley and Emery Hemel home from Eastern Ohio. Mrs Katie Cassiday of Tallmadge Ohio visited with her parents north of town. Mrs C J Thompson near Richwood and Mrs Emma Marks of Marysville spent part of last week with Mrs F M Murphy. Henry Evarts and wife of Cleveland Ohio and LaFayette Hildreth and wife of Pratt Kan visited N R Hildreth last week.
Jane Howard Vestal born August 21 1824 Mechanicsburg Champaign county died November 25 1903 Columbus Ohio at 89 years 3 months 4 days. She was a teacher in common schools and a devout M E church member since age twelve. She married Marshall Vestal in 1855 later lived with son Thomas R Vestal and daughter Mrs Mary Carter and had 20 grandchildren. She was known for poetry and prayer and journeyed with her husband to the new Jerusalem.
The Atlanta Constitution quotes a rural exchange on a race problem with a joke about a white man and six possums as a punchy, colloquial illustration of tensions. The fragment hints at social dynamics and racial commentary typical of the era.
Ramon's Tonic Regulator is advertised to remove liver spots and restore a healthy bloom with a small amount of the vegetable powder. A large tin box is priced at 25 cents, sold by J. Lee Long.
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