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12 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Richwood Gazette
Location
Richwood, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
1
Horticultural notes and brief items from sister towns and rural areas. Short reports cover weather, markets, local events, and community happenings suitable for country readers.
A protracted meeting continues with several accessions to the church. A farmers telephone line is being installed extending into the Bennett settlement. Miss Violet Hill of Blues Creek visited Miss Ethel Clevenger last Friday and Saturday. Commissioner J M Lowe and wives along with J T Clevenger visited L W McAllister and wife of Blues Creek Sunday. District school closed last week due to measles. one scarlet fever case reported with fears of spread.
Mr. Amos Dean plans an addition to his farm house to enhance its appearance. Mrs. Francis Kinney visits her son and daughter southwest of Richwood. Emery Butz buys the Woodland store from Mrs. M. L. Hazen and takes ownership. Kinney family child Luella ill with illness. Rev Cecil M. Bear visits Kinney household. Revila Peters buys a sleigh anticipating the first snow. Petty children suffer severe whooping cough.
Geo L Earick visited Marion on business Tuesday. Rev J F Wilkins has been ill for a few days. John Swartz of Columbus visits his sister Mrs F O Johnson. John Spicer of Napoleon visits Sun day with James Murphy and wife. Emma Cassiday of Richwood visits over Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs L Cassiday. Jos Rogers and Charles Rogers with family spend Sunday with N R Hildreth and wife. Eck Norris lacerated a finger on a nail and will miss work. Charley Dennis thrown from a horse near Marysville injuring his right arm. Dr Bown set the fracture and he is recovering.
Jesse Harris and wife called on G Haines and wife Sunday. Mrs N H Lingrel, formerly very sick, is better now. Township hall entertainment on the 28th invites all. Wesley Fleck, now of Columbus, visited friends here last week. Wm Morris’s dwelling burned last Wednesday night. no insurance. F Middlesworth and daughter returned from Perry County, joined by P Jolliff and wife for a few days. Township teachers met, organized a debating club. officers elected W C Temple, vice pres G O Miller, sec A G Spring, treas Artie Davis. Debate on Circumstances Do Not Mold the Character of Man. affirmative won. Next meeting Friday evening, Dec 13.
Mrs Lovina Fryman visits sisters in St Paris Mrs George Ayers and Sherman Charles spend weekend in Columbus Rev Keller of Delaware will fill the Thompson Chapel pulpit for the coming year Mrs Love returns from Fremont James Redmond of Kenton visits brother John Redmond and family A box social for Fulton Creek church will be held at Thomas Fryman home on December 18 All are invited
Jesse Hare of Prospect visits Essex while R E Blue travels to Marion on business. Mrs Melissa Curtis plans a new house after a recent fire. Widow Eliza Price learned her widow’s pension last week. Roy Smiley begins laundry agency for Richwood laundry in Essex. Joseph Chapman and daughter from Minnesota visit relatives here. Jesse Williams falls ill at a funeral with rheumatism of the heart. Mrs Mart Hammond improves after illness. E Hall & Co orders new stock after fire and aims to reopen in about ten days. E E Ledley resumes shop after knee and hip injury. Jim Inskeep moves into Mrs Smallwood’s house. she will winter with her daughter. Revs J E Bailey and C H Hubbell visit Essex for M P church dedications. Post office to reopen with new supplies and delivery boxes likely Saturday. W A Hall praised for former courteous service. Rodney Randall’s funeral held at M P church with K P rite. Grace M P church members donate food and goods totaling about $30 for pastor and family.
On Tuesday evening R L Woodburn J L Cameron Geo M McPeek W G Snodgrase and Marion Hopkins of Marysville visited Richwood to discuss a soldiers memorial building estimated at ten to twenty thousand dollars. A Richwood meeting at G A R hall voted to ask Representative F T Arthur to introduce a bill allowing county commissioners to fund the project from the county treasury. About seventy residents attended. the vote carried without dissent. The Gazette invites further discussion from readers on the expenditure and project.
Rushcreek community celebrates the dedication of a remodeled M P church under Rev C H Hubbell. The project included roof and wall work, new pews, carpeted aisles, a 10 by 10 vestibule, open belfry, and a rear alcove with altar. Total cost cited as 1076 with 520 raised and 456 still needed, later covered by a canvass led by Rev J E Bailey.
Religious groups in Richwood and nearby areas gear up for Christmas events A Baptist protracted meeting begins on the last Sunday Rev A A Thomas and Rev Adam Hoover share meals and Bible talks The M E church pastors preach December 15 with themes on blessedness and drawing power The Presbyterian and U P S C E groups plan programs and bazaars A Jubilee C E service is scheduled at 7 pm with readings music and a guest paper on C E work The Sunday evening service includes a choir and sermon provisions
The livery barn of W S Shirk at Raymond was destroyed by fire Monday at about 1 am. Loss to contents and building ran around 2400 dollars with 750 dollars insurance on contents and 650 dollars on building. Fire started in the hay mow at the rear and the entire structure and its contents were lost in under an hour.
Over the past five months rainfall has been exceptionally low. July recorded 4.83 hundredths of an inch, August 1.99, September 2.43, October 0.51, and November 1.02. From December 1 to 10 inclusive the total was 1.76 hundredths of an inch, per J. E. Langstaff’s daily meteorological report.
An advertisement presents a cycle of illness and improvement driven by Scott's Emulsion. It claims thin bodies and thin blood feed a worsening loop until Scott's Emulsion first stabilizes the stomach, then enriches the blood, strengthening the body so it grows new flesh. It asserts self-sufficiency after use and shows the trademark on each bottle. Free samples offered plus price to buy from druggists.
The Richwood Board of Education purchased a new 12 by 20 foot fx for the school to replace a worn flag. Jessie M. Jones was elected fifth grade teacher, Mae Harriman resigning to study in Adrian Michigan. Abigail Taylor and Nora E. Lake were named substitutes for primary and grammar grades respectively. An entertainment by the 7th 8th grades and high school will be held in the Opera House Friday night December 20 featuring music, declamations, essays and drills. Doors open 7:30, show at 8, general admission 10 cents, reserved 15 cents. Tickets go on sale December 19 at Langstaff’s drug store.
A list of marriage licenses shows multiple unions including W O Halfhill and Grace A Starkey of Taylor township with J J Turner as officiant. Others include Conrad Kirchner and Mary Bixler of Marysville and Edna Beard with Jerome township resident H Kuechle.
Parkersburg Interurban Railway acquired three fourths of the stock of the Marietta Road. The merged lines will form a single company linking two cities and the line between them. The Camden interstate system from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh will later include this route, with $400,000 valued for the Marietta plant.
Mount Vernon Ohio December 10 William Fowles Charles Smith John Walker and Harry Gordon changed their pleas from not guilty to guilty in court Monday Judge Wickham labeled Fowles an old offender with three prior terms and sent him to eight and a half years in the penitentiary The other defendants received six and a half years each.
Attorney General Sheets urged Lake county prosecutors to indict not only the principals and seconds but also the spectators at the Hoy Siddons fight near Richmond. The event, forbidden by the governor, occurred early Sunday morning after promoters surprised the sheriff.
Continuous rain over 24 hours turned to wet snow and caused Giddings brook to overflow, flooding streets in the eastern part of Cleveland. Quincy Street traffic halted as floodwaters rose near the brook.
A masked burglar entered the Brooker residence with a revolver and was driven off by a brave woman. In another house, burglars tortured Neill Shaw until he disclosed the hiding place of $100, revealing a string of local break‑ins in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Patrick Ballard, 74, father of former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Edward Ballard, died suddenly Monday night on a Vine and Norwood streetcar from heart failure. Ballard had long resided in Cincinnati and was a well known local figure. He passed away aboard the car as it traveled through the city.
Warren D. Melendy, former night telegraph operator at Van Wert station, was sentenced by United States Judge Wing to two years in the penitentiary for tampering with mail bags transferred there.
The Ohio and Little Kanawha railway running from Zanesville to Marietta has been sold to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The deal was finalized Monday by F. A. Durban, president of Zanesville.
The cemetery trustees in Findlay Ohio ruled that no funerals may be held on Sundays in Maple Grove Cemetery. Exceptions are only for contagious diseases requiring immediate burial.
Toledo December 10 George H Fisher president of the Gendron Wheel Co died suddenly of apoplexy Monday night He was 65 years old and left a widow and one son.
Word from Homer Ohio reports a Fulton farm well in the new Homer gas field showing a daily output of 3,500,000 cubic feet. The find marks a milestone for the Licking county development and could influence nearby drilling plans.
Findlay Ohio December 10 Mrs Ed Heilman wife of a prominent liquor dealer in the city committed death by her own action Monday morning after her husband disclosed a love affair in which she was mixed up.
Cincinnati on December 10 reports a Sixth street commission firm receiving 80 pints of California strawberries the first arrival of the season in the city. Retail price is 60 cents per pint.
Toledo wheat markets opened with enormous activity on Monday as May futures saw record scale. Dealers reported trading far beyond typical Mondays with fast closes amid strong demand and heightened excitement on the exchange.
Toledo Ohio December 10 J D Brennan resigns as superintendent of the St Louis division of the Clover Leaf railroad. The move ends Brennan's tenure overseeing operations and leadership of the St Louis division amid railroad corporate shifts.
A brief comic dialogue features Mrs. Wirepull and Mrs. Ballotbox from Puck. The granddaughter is praised as a future United States president, reflecting playful political humor within a satirical cartoon caption.
A witty note from the Atchison Globe on debt collection and the debtor’s plight, arguing no deadbeat is truly successful unless he makes a collector feel he is the injured party rather than the creditor.
An advertising snippet urges immediate use of Foley's Honey and Tar at the first signs of a cold. It claims the product “never fails” if taken in time, attributed to Langetaff Bros.
Payne Ohio December 7 Ida Chenney the housekeeper of farmer George Franklin lies jailed on a murder charge in the death of Franklin's six year old daughter. Neighbors reported convulsions but the body showed severe bruising and a fatal skull blow. The child was buried without a shroud until authorities exhumed the remains for the coroner.
The jury found George Willard not guilty of robbing Sigler Bros. jewelry store of about 20000 dollars worth of diamonds. Judge Phillips condemned the verdict as a travesty and Willard was rearrested to face a separate charge in Hamilton Ohio for stealing 2500 dollars worth of diamonds.
A masked gang robbed the B and O station safe of 30 dollars and tickets after tying the operator. They then blew safes at Langdon's elevator securing 100 dollars and papers, and entered homes of Bob Osborn Arch Anthony Oliver Townsend. Horses and buggies were stolen from each stable as the culprits escaped.
Chief of Police Corner warns Case school president that further student rowdyism will be handled by police. Several Case students faced a choice of paying 35 dollars for breaking furniture or being expelled within three days after an Adelbert street boarding house incident Tuesday night.
At a Sandusky meeting the coal exchange members decided to abandon the organization. The group had been warned by the prosecuting attorney that continued operation could trigger a suit to oust it and penalties under the Valentine anti trust law.
In Columbus Ohio a United States court decree of sale against the Columbus Shawnee and Hocking Railway Company was filed November 25. A judgment for 2 575 826 dollars plus costs was entered and mortgages will be foreclosed. Premises property franchises and other assets will be sold within 60 days from the film time. No bid under 2 750 000 dollars will be accepted.
Columbus report declares a $4,000 alleged shortage of former American Insurance union secretary John M. Mulford has been made good by National President John J. Lentz and other officers. Mulford remains under bond as Franklin County grand jury prepares action.
Cleveland December 7 President Keefe says an agreement has been reached between longshoremen and docks managers. The men will receive an advance on several kinds of work while the wage scale otherwise remains unchanged, ending a wage dispute.
Bucyrus Ohio December 7 Mrs Mary Stewart aged 86 while entertaining her great great grandchildren tripped and fell sustaining a fractured hip and other injuries which it is thought will prove fatal
A new state organization of Knights of the Royal Arch was formed in Columbus to federate all wholesale and retail liquor dealers of the state and allied interests.
At supper in the insane ward of the county infirmary in Springfield Ohio a quarrel led Fred Gram to strike his roommate Anderson Godfrey with a chair, killing him instantly. The incident occurred December 7 and authorities began inquiries into the matter.
The coronation of King Edward is scheduled for June 26. Officials announced the date and venue details, signaling the formal ascension ceremonies to follow.
Cleveland dispatch reports a Detroit girl objects to being kissed by Tom L. Johnson, causing the mayor to decline officiating at the marriage of Russell Edwards, an employee in Peter Witt's tax bureau.
Elyria Ohio December 11 Liva Larson aged six died of mumps without a physician. coroner French will hold a post mortem. The death follows lack of medical intervention and treatment by Christian scientists.
A troubling report from Maine cites widespread AIunk illness affecting residents and prompting local health officials to issue advisories. The situation underscores concerns over AIunk exposure, community spread, and the need for monitoring and treatment resources.
In Bellefontaine Ohio on December 11 workmen uncover several well preserved skeletons in a deep trench while removing gravel near town. The site lies on land once inhabited by Shawnee and near Blue Jacket Creek. School children from Blue Jacket school collected the bones.
Newark New Jersey December reports the manslaughter case of Harry Moore an 18 year old son of James Moore a printer ends in acquittal Devine was killed September 25 and Moore sat with his mother who tearfully congratulated him. Clarence Reese may have charges dismissed. Trial began Monday at 1 30 p m with a jury secured early.
Columbus Ohio December 11 The state board of medical registration plans another attempt to regulate osteopaths. Though the supreme court ruled the osteopathy law unconstitutional the board says the decision places osteopaths on par with medical practitioners and can require them to pass examinations under the general medical law. Notices will be sent to all osteopaths.
The legal firm in Columbus Ohio let the options on the city's two electric light and power plants lapse after the eastern capitalists syndicate altered its plans. The individuals linked to the syndicate remain undisclosed.
Aberdeen Ohio December 11. Case Hartman and William Long went to visit their sweethearts in Elisberry. Returning they bogged down in a creek and were mired in rushing water all night. Newton Huron rescued them.
A Negro man was found dead in a Portage barn and is believed to have died from a wound suffered during a fight with Barberton’s town marshal. A tramp sleeping in the barn discovered the body after waking beside it all night.
The secretary of state authorized increasing the railroad's capital from 400000 to 1500000 dollars. The 125000 dollars in preferred stock will be redeemed.
Albert Bartz son of John Bartz a wealthy North Baltimore contractor was bound over to court Tuesday for highway robbery. The young man s father refused to go his bail and he is in jail here.
Governor's Troop B of Columbus will be mustered into state service by Assistant Adjt. Gen. Adams on Thursday night. The cavalry unit will march in the inaugural parade as the governor's escort.
Ida Cheney known as Kentucky Jo faced a preliminary hearing in Squire P W Stumm's court in Paulding Ohio on Tuesday. She was remanded to jail without bail after being charged with the murder of 6 year old Opal Franklin.
The Banner Salve manufacturers invite reports of any case failing to cure ulcers sores tetter eczema or piles. They state no medicine can cure every case and offer a refund if a failure is found. Langstaff Bros.
The hay barn occupied by David Waters and owned by Columbus parties burned to the ground yesterday near Prospect just after noon. Nearby, neighbors of Mr and Mrs Chas Rodgers held a pleasant social at their Richwood area home. Harry B Cook plans to move to Fostoria and auction 19 December lists livestock and farming gear. A B Conkright of Great Central Warehouse mashed his great toe last Friday, was confined at home, and used crutches to return to the warehouse yesterday.
Dr H C Duke forwarded a pair of Cornish Indian game chickens to the Cleveland poultry and pet stock show last week and won first and second premium on pullets. Nine other entries of cockrels varied across the United States, but his bird was far ahead of them.
The Pythian Sisterhood met at Mrs. B. P. Hall s home yesterday evening and then visited Mrs. M. L. Handley to surprise Mrs. Wm. Woods before her Springfield trip. They later stopped at Mrs. C. W. Huffman s to check on Miss Fannie Beem who was found chatting with a Bro. K. P. She promised to attend lodge more regularly and no charges were filed.
Langstaff Bros state that the leading advertisers for Foley's Honey and Tar all agree it is a splendid remedy for coughs colds or sore lungs.
A dialogue contrasts idealism and pragmatism as a Chicago Daily News cartoon caption about political candidates. The theorist seeks a principled candidate while the practical observer favors a candidate skilled at lying for party interests.
A snippet contrasts a supposedly charitable view with the hoax accusation, noting the claim that someone “always remembers the poor” is dismissed as mere memory. The exchange casts doubt on genuine charity versus reputational illusion.
A compact note tracks the word imp from early use to modern sense, tracing its evolution from meaning a child to a diminutive term. It cites Shakespeare’s reference to tower children and Jeremy Taylor’s sermon about “the beautiful imps” praising the Saviour, illustrating shifting tone and application.
An advertisement claims Doan's Ointment relieves itchiness and eczema and features a Columbus Ohio user testimonial praising its effectiveness for rectal troubles and eczema. Sold by dealers and Foster-Milburn Co. in Buffalo NY as U S sole agents.
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