11 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Richwood Gazette
Location
Richwood, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
1
The tailor explains skill in tailing to give each suit proper character and distinction. He notes his factory makes custom fits by measuring the wearer and correcting defects in form. For over twenty five years the business has served customers across the United States who demand honest work that fits their bodies and budgets.
The Erie railroad offers round trip tickets at one and one third fare for Dec 24 25 81 and Jan 1 good for return by Jan 3 Tickets available to all points within Central Passenger Association territory Teachers and students may buy at above rates on school closing day returnable by Jan 3 1908 See Erie agents for details.
Estate notices for Isaac Jolliff of Pharisburg and Clarence Farnum of New Dover Ohio list sale dates in December. Other sales include Bert Taylor near Richwood and V R Young on the Young farm seven miles northwest of Richwood. Gazette office notices offer a free pre sale notice to buyers and advertisers.
Minerva J Wollam administratrix of William Wollam deceased files in Union County Ohio Probate Court a petition to sell real estate to pay debts. Zenas Woolam of California is named as a defendant and is required to answer by January 15, 1903. Other local items note marriages, deaths, business changes, and civic developments in Marysville and nearby areas.
A Winchester Indiana resident M M Austin cites his wife’s illness and says Dr King’s New Life Pills cured her. The ad promotes relief for stomach and liver troubles and constipation and lists J Lee Long’s drug store as the seller for 26 cents.
Members of the Knights of Pythias lodge reached a unanimous vote Friday night on a key decision. The action sets the course for the organization's next community event and internal affairs.
A reader criticizes the local board of trade for inactivity since the presidency changed, urges renewal of effort to attract industry, highlights Bellefontaine and Galion as attractive sites for Bell Bros Novelty Advertising and Rausch Manufacturing, and notes local cemetery land could be repurposed for a lumber yard to entice relocation.
Will Net Tene Taxes in Richwood Next Judge Duncan Dow last Wednesday after noon to Bellefontaine granted a temporary injunction restraining County Treasurer J W Tilton from going to Richwood in January and collecting taxes for Claibourne Washington York and Jackson townships as has been the custom in June and January by county treasurers for over twenty years. The action was secured by Geo B Gregg of Leesburg township who has filed an injunction praying for a permanent restraining against collection at Richwood or any place except the court house. The plaintiff alleges that moving the books tax duplicate etc from the treasurer's office is illegal.
A short, era style roundup notes dentist C C Bauer offering painless tooth extractions and no charge for extraction when plates are ordered. It mentions Homer Kyle vacationing in Mansfield, holiday goods at Eagle Drug Store, and various sentiments about law and goods.
Get your photos now to beat the holiday rush. Christmas presents are available at Biddle's Art Gallery. Three full blood Daurock Jersey brood sows for sale by C. D. Low, two miles southeast of Richwood. Stewart Morgan of Columbus from Home Insurance Co. in New York visited Richwood and stopped at the Gazette.
The M. E. ladies will hold their exchange next Saturday in the room formerly Robi Farrier's harness shop. The event uses the former space to host the gathering and aims to engage local residents.
W W Clevenger and his wife, after eighteen months in Colorado seeking health for their ailments, have returned to their home near Pharisburg on Tuesday evening.
Mr and Mrs E R B Graham donated two volumes of Fiske's American Revolution to Richwood High School. The gift adds valuable reference works to the library and was warmly welcomed by the school community.
Optician M O Trusdell visits his parents in Richwood and offers service at his East Blagrove home or by mail. Miss Orpha Mather sprains her left ankle after a fall on East Ottawa Street. Dr L L Roebuck treats swelling. League of Ohio Municipalities meets Feb 10–12 in Hamilton to discuss the new municipal code. County sale Dec 22 by administrator S H W Young of Lutell Young estate near Arbela includes horses cattle hogs and implements. A pastor refuses baptism at immersion due to the washing gag, ending with a moral noting the tale’s uncertain outcome.
A brief market note lists Pere Corn at per 100 pounds, oats at per bushel, and rye at per bushel with figures read as read from the period column.
County Clerk Penderwood draws grand and petit jurors Monday for the January term in the presence of Sheriff Burnham. Names include Piersol, Seigman, Elrich, Andrews, McCombs, Livey, Beem, Moore, Willis, Roberteau, Cowgill, Rinehart, Diehl, Hornbeck, Albright, Curry, Amrine, Belleville, E. Shelton, Robison, Evans, Sweeney, and Brown among others. Grand jury to report on the 65th day of January and the petit jury one week later.
After a week in darkness the commercial lights in all stores were turned on yesterday evening. Merchants praised being properly illuminated again. A new generator arrived Tuesday night and was connected to the engine. next week a description and cut of the machine will be published.
The notice promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a winter staple for households and claims prompt cold relief when taken early. It mentions Langstaff Bros. in Marysville, Ohio, and notes a new Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion and liver health. It also advertises carriage heaters, blankets, harness, and wholesale pricing.
Ed Fiesel buys the O D Browning meat market at Richwood and will take immediate possession. He and his wife plan to move to Richwood this week. Fiesel, born and raised in Galion, has fifteen years with Hess Bros. and ran their Parson Street market. Mrs. Fiesel, formerly of Richwood, is active socially and will be missed. Widespread good wishes accompany the couple to their new home.
The annual meeting will be held in Bellefontaine on December 17 and 18 with an excellent program. Fair men are urged to send representatives to learn about new benefits and developments for the association and its members.
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