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Newspaper

Richwood Gazette

Location

Richwood, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1906

Page

1

Ohio sheriffs to pay own travel and supplies under new law

A Columbus dispatch notes the new county salary law effective January 1 requires sheriffs to cover their own railroad or streetcar fares when summoning jurors or serving subpoenas in criminal cases. They must also buy handcuffs revolvers and postage stamps, with no provision for these expenses. Attorney General Ellis calls this an oversight and officials await legislative amendment.

Columbus Ellis State Bureau of Accounting

Multiple Church Services and Meetings Held This Week

Local churches announce prayer meetings and regular services across Presbyterians Baptists Methodists and Disciples. Rev A A Doak of Kent begins two week meetings at the Disciple church in Richwood while the Baptist parishioners gift their pastor a new overcoat.

A. A. Doak Kent Ohio Disciple Richwood

Commissioners to provide horses and vehicles for sheriffs

The excerpt states that sheriffs are allowed but lacks a transportation expense provision, while commissioners must supply necessary horses and vehicles.

Self-inflicted rifle accident on Christmas day

Forest Lewis, about 20, son of John Lewis, near Richwood on Boundry road, shot himself in the left hand with a 22 calibre revolver while rabbit hunting. The gun misfired during cylinder rotation. Dr. Thompson of York dressed the wound and he is recovering nicely.

Forest Lewis John Lewis Richwood Boundry Road Young Lewis Thompson York

Piles Treatment Promise In 6 To 14 Days

PAZO OINTMENT offers guaranteed care for piles itching bleeding and protruding problems. Druggists will refund money if it fails to cure within six to fourteen days. Package costs 50 cents.

Wrights Stay With Friends in Sidney Ohio

Mr and Mrs Fred Wright of Richwood spend the week as guests of friends in Sidney Ohio during their visit.

Fred Wright Richwood Sidney, Ohio

Rare musical treat at Presbyterian church recitals

On the evening of the 18th a fine musical program delighted attendees with Mr. McDowell proving a promising musician. Miss Anna Vogt and Miss Leah McAllister gave lovely solos. The Epworth M E church pastor will speak next Sunday on The End of the Year What of It and Sena tor Tillman and the Race Problem. A Sunday School banquet Christmas Eve drew 217 plates as classes gathered for toasts and songs to celebrate Christmas Joys.

Senator Tillman South Carolina Epworth M. E Marion Methodist Episcopal Church Santa Claus F. B. Bryant Sophronia Tanner Georgiana Peet E. R

Fourth Month School Report and Holiday Vacation

The fourth month closed with a two week holiday to follow. Enrollment reached 329 with 297 average daily attendance. Teachers Miss Vestal Miss Lake and Miss Jones posted perfect punctuality. Mr Shirk had top attendance percentage. There were sixty five visitors and 12.26 dollars saved in the school bank. The term since September 1 remained excellent and a cheerful Christmas and New Year are wished. F B Bryant Superintendent.

Shirk Miss Beem Olive Santa Claus F. B. Bryant

Bell Telephone gives nearly ten thousand to 600 female workers

Cincinnati reports the Bell Telephone Company distributed about $10,000 in Christmas gifts to 600 female employees. Each woman received about six percent of her yearly earnings, with many gifts near $50. Male workers got turkeys and oysters. Long-tenured staff received larger sums.

Cincinnati Ohio Bell Telephone Company

Election of Directors Richwood Tri County Fair Association

Annual election of the directors scheduled for Saturday January 5 1907 at the mayor's office 2 o'clock p m by order of the board J L Horn president and Al C Eggert secretary announced for Richwood community affairs and fair governance.

Richwood Tri-County Fair Association J.L. Horn

Magnetic Springs Set for Boom With New Rail Line

A Columbus Magnetic Springs and Northern Traction Co plans a Kenton to Columbus line via Magnetic Springs and Kenton to Lima via Kenton. Lackawanna Steel receives 60 miles of rails for Lima to Marion. A large hotel and year round resort development is planned at Magnetic Springs as the line nears completion.

Kenton City Magnetic Springs Columbus, Magnetic Strang Traction Company United States

Cameron Family Reunion Brings Joy Across Ohio and Indiana

A large Cameron family gathering was hosted at W. C. Cameron's residence Wednesday with Dr. and Mrs. C. G. Cameron and Lucile of Indianapolis, C. C. Cameron and Ernest of Bellefontaine, Mrs. C. H. Matteson and children of Arbela, and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Johnson of Warrensburg. It marked the first reunion in years and was described as a royal time.

W. C. Cameron C. G. Cameron Lucile Indianapolis C. C. Cameron Ernest Bellefontaine C. H. Matteson Arbela C. L. Johnson Warrensburg Ohio

Embroidery Club Holds Christmas Social at Tennery Home

The Embroidery Club gathered last Friday at the Tennery home on West Bomford Street for their annual Christmas event. Miss Mayme Collier was absent. gifts were exchanged after a festive dinner and social hour, a tradition since the club began three years ago.

Ellen Tennery Tennery West Bomford Embroidery Club Mayme Col

Mr and Mrs Charles McElroy Mentioned in Marion Star

The Marion Star reports on Monday evening a reference to Mr. and Mrs. Charles McElroy formerly of Richwood, noting their names in connection with the local notice or feature.

Marion Star Chas. McElroy Richwood

Aikin saloon tax law to be defended by Ellis in court

Attorney General Wade H. Ellis will defend the constitutionality of the Aikin $1000 saloon tax law in Cincinnati's superior court with Charles P. Hins assisting. The defense relies on the governor’s filing record, and the case will proceed to the supreme court regardless of the lower court ruling.

Ellis Columbus Wade H. Ellis Court of Cincinnati Charles P. Hins Pattison Secretary of State Hamilton County Supreme Court

Thompson Street Couple celebrate twenty-fifth anniversary

Mr and Mrs Thompson of Thompson Street celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Saturday evening with about forty friends at home. After an elaborate supper they enjoyed progressive Pedro and social conversation. Mrs Ralph Daugherty and Mr Charles Hayes won first prizes, two oil paintings, while Mrs T A Brooks and Mr Rube Greenland won second prizes, oil paintings. The couple received many nice presents.

Thompson Street Pedro Ralph Daugherty Charles Hayes T. A. Brooks Rube Greenland

Buckeye State Building and Loan promotes owner-occupied homes

The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at Rankin Building 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio advocates home ownership as cheaper and more satisfactory than renting. It offers the fairest mortgage terms and claims its securities are safest. Five percent on time deposits.

Buckeye State Building, and Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay Street Columbus Ohio Buckeye

To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromide

Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove signature on each box. 25c.

E. W. Grove

Law and Precedent in Executive Records on Legislation

The statement seeks to set a legal framework for evaluating records in the executive office connected to legislative matters. It emphasizes establishing a precedent for how such records are considered within official proceedings and policy analysis.

Treat Your Minister: A Call for Living Support of Clergy

The piece criticizes parishioners who expect spiritual guidance but resist funding ministers. It argues ministers deserve fair pay and care, suggesting generosity strengthens religious work beyond mere sermons. It urges gratitude and steady support rather than stinginess.

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The Presbyterian Church Ministerial Association Baptist Parsonage Owens Presbyterian Sunday School M. E. Church Geo. B. Wiltsie Baptist Church M. P R. E. Griggs C. E. Society J. B. Francis McDowell Graham Chicagoo South Franklin Street Hadley Bank of Richwood Richwood Public Schools Zoe Mildred Horn Gertrude Millar Abby Vestal Lulu B. Mille J. E. Shrader Cai al. C Interuban Franklin Street the Gazette Lier Milford Center MR. and Mrs. McElroy Mrs Charles McElroy Askin Law F. L. Winter Franklin St Neck of the Woods Heaven
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