Coal thieves caught in act with loaded wagon
Coal thieves were caught red handed as they attempted to drive away from a car with a loaded wagon. They were apprehended and handed over to the police officer for handling.
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14 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Richwood Gazette
Location
Richwood, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
1
Benner Escapes Village Prison In Richwood Theft Case
Richwood authorities continue a crackdown on a coal theft ring tied to Erie rail depots. Virgil Benner escaped from custody after a Columbus workhouse sentence while investigators pursue Charles Tanner and Charles Potts as part of a widening probe into a four-man gang implicated in multiple railcar coal thefts along Erie lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie- Railroad
Richwood
Erie
C. F. Gill
Clay Company
Gill
van Winkle
Monroe
Benner
Columbus
Penney
Potts
Beem
Tanner
Arnold
Clean Up Gang Faces Tough Workhouse Sentences
Authorities vow to break up a gang that has been breaking into cars and stealing coal. Every man convicted will receive a stiff workhouse sentence.
Columbus Delaware & Marion railway auctioned in Columbus
The Columbus Delaware and Marion railway was sold at auction in Columbus for 367 494 dollars. Ralph H Beaton Columbus broker was the only bidder and the new owners names were kept secret. A statement will be issued in a few days. The road has been under receiver for eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Delaware
Calloway James Wedding in Richwood
Abert F. Calloway and Mrs. Sarah M. James were married Sunday June 3 by Rev. B. H. Payne. The ceremony drew many friends and relatives and the couple will reside at the Calloway home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abert F. Calloway
Richwood
Sarah M. James
Delaware
B. H. Payne
Calloway
Severe hail storm causes garden and crop damage across county
A Friday hail and electrical storm caused no major damage in Richwood but reports from across the county note garden and field crop losses. Hail near Claiborne reached the size of hen eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Claiborne
John C. Gaston Dies at Pharisburg Home
John C. Gaston longtime Pharisburg resident dies at his home after a long illness aged nearly 71. Born September 16 1846 in Coshocton county Ohio he was married to Laura Appelfeller and leaves four children plus a widow two half brothers and a half sister. Funeral held at Pharisburg M P church with Rev G C Foltz officiating burial at Hopewell under Lloyd Winter undertaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Gaston
Pharisburg
Gaston
Mr. Gaston
Coshocton County
Ohio
Laura Appelfeller
Joseph Gaston
Richwood
William Gaston
R. C. Evans
Omaha
Neb
John Clevenger
Rural Mail Box Ruling Aims Safer Delivery on Right Side
New postal amendment requires rural boxes to be erected on the right hand side of regularly traveled roads when practicable and accessible to carriers. Patrons must clear approaches to avoid delivery obstructions. The rule seeks to reduce collisions by limiting cross traffic for rural carriers.
Eagles to Meet in Marion for Ohio Convention
The Ohio Eagles hold their annual convention in Marion the week of June 18. An elaborate program is planned and Marion residents expect a large turnout with entertainment arranged for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Marion
Ohio Eagles
Flag Day Remembrance Calls for Unity Under Old Glory
On June 14 1777 the American flag was born and the nation marks Flag Day this year amid war against principles opposing democracy Old Glory should fly everywhere this day especially and daily across the country
Miss Kathryn Speyer Weds Irl Goff Zuspan in Springfield
Miss Kathryn M Speyer daughter of Mr and Mrs P J Speyer of Richwood united in marriage with Mr Irl Goff Zuspan oldest son of Mr and Mrs C B Zuspan of East Blagrove Street at St Raphael parsonage Springfield Rev Father Buckley officiated Attendants were Miss Bess Hennessy and William Weaver A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s grandmother Mrs M A Paul’s home The couple plan a three week honeymoon in the Alleghenies and will reside on Wood Street Richwood
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn M. Speyer
P. J. Speyer
Richwood
St. Raphael Parsonage
Springfield
Irl Goff Zuspan
C. B. Zuspan
East Blagrove Street
Father Buckley
Bess Hennessy
William Weaver
Billiken and Commercial Clubs
Farmers Deposit Bank
Robber Breaks Into Peoria Post Office
A thief broke into the Peoria post office in Hamilton and Son’s store Thursday night and took a small amount of cash and stamps. A flashlight was the only other item missing, and a description of a blue suit and tan shoes was circulated. Police noted a separate break in at the Big Four depot in New Dover with no valuable theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Hamilton & Son
Big Four
New Dover
Ohio Sunday School barbecue precedes convention in Marion
A barbecue on June 27 at the Chautauqua grounds will host 500 boys and 500 girls from Ohio Sunday School associations. Mrs. Phoebe A. Curtis and Burr Blackburn lead the congresses with speakers Ralph A. Waite and Miss Nannie Lee Frayser. The event aims to develop youth leadership for ages 15 to 20 across Ohio Sunday schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Sunday School Association
Marion
Chautauqua
Phoebe A. Curtis
Congress
Burr Blackburn
Ralph A. Waite
Chicago
International Association
America
Nannie Lee Frayser
Louisville
Kentucky
Ohio
Arteriosclerosis Causes Death of Mrs Harriet Mains
Mrs Harriet Francis Mains 81 died Thursday at five in Magnetic Springs after a period of arteriosclerosis She was born October 30 1835 previously lived in Cincinnati and left a daughter Mrs Conrad in Magnetic Springs Another daughter Mrs William Jones cared for her Funeral service by Rev J E Bailey was held Saturday at 1 PM at Richwood M P church burial followed in Claiborne Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Francis Mains
William Jones
Magnetic Springs
Mrs. Mains
Mains
Cincinnati
Conrad
Breed More Horses Campaign Promoted by Vanderbilt
Reginald C. Vanderbilt, president of the American Hackney Horse Society and the Association of American Horse Shows, launches a continent wide effort to boost horse breeding in America amid fears of agricultural and industrial risk from war driven horse losses and export demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
American Hackney Horse Society
Association of American Horse Shows
America
Three Die in Auto Crash Near Galion
A car wreck near Beck's crossing two miles west of Galion killed DeForest Fish 23 of Shelby Edward Reister 35 and J R Fitzgerald 28 all Crestline. D C Palmer naval recruiting officer at Norwalk and a Shelby man Schiller were seriously injured with Fish dying at a Galion hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeForest Fish
Shelby
Edward Reister
J. R. Fitzgerald
Crestline
D. C. Palmer
Norwalk
Schiller
Beck’s Crossing
Galion
Fish
Patient at Grant Hospital in Columbus
Sherman Jolliff of Richwood is hospitalized at Grant hospital Columbus since last Wednesday for treatment of an infection in the left eye. He noticed trouble a week ago and sought glasses, then was referred to Dr Clark an eye specialist who admitted him for treatment. It is believed a small tumor may be developing and an operation may follow in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Jolliff
Richwood
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Mr. Jolliff
Dr. Clark
Saunders Win $540 Verdict in Love Read Case
The jury awarded $540 to J. A. and Eliza Saunders from a Love Read case seeking $1,900 in damages. A prior trial had awarded the plaintiffs $225 and $375 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love Read
J. A
Eliza Saunders
Oil discovery at Ulsh farm yields 1000 feet of oil
Caledonia Oil and Gas reports about 1000 feet of oil in a new well on the Frank G. Ulsh farm west of Caledonia. Drilling paused after a Wednesday strike. swabbing and cleaning to proceed before shooting resumes, with the depth at 2711 feet and over sixteen feet of pay sand. Local visitors toured the site amid optimistic company outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulsh
Caledonia Oil & Gas Company
Frank G. Ulsh
Caledonia
Marion Star
James William Huston Dies of Heart Disease
After a six months illness James William Huston prominent farmer of Claiborne died Monday afternoon about two o'clock cause of death heart disease He was seventy seven survivors include widow five children Charles B Huston M C Huston and Frank Huston of Marion W D Huston Latonia Ky George B Huston Muskogee Okla and a daughter Mrs Cora Ford plus a granddaughter Mrs C R Cassiday of Pittsburg Pa The funeral will be at Claiborne M P church Thursday at two p.m Rev G C Foltz will be the operating minister Burial will follow in Claiborne cemetery Lloyd Winter undertaker in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James William Huston
Claiborne
Huston
Charles B. Huston
M. C. Huston
Frank Huston
Marion
W. D. Huston
Latonia
George B. Huston
Muskogee
Oklo
Cora Ford
C. R. Cassiday
Pittsburg
Claiborne M. P
G. C. Foltz
Claiborne Cemetery
Lloyd Winter
Mansfield votes to sell municipal light plant
Voters in West Mansfield approve selling the municipal electric light plant by a 71 to 56 vote. The West Mansfield Enterprise argues the town will be worse off with private operation as street lights currently funded by the municipally owned plant would no longer be free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Mansfield
Wilson Pressure Leads Senate to Pass Export Control Measure
A Senate vote finally approves a measure giving Wilson full control over exports to prevent supplies reaching Germany. The act targets strategic materials and aims to curb support for the German war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Germany
Senate
Senate approves espionage bill and export embargo
The senate passes the administration espionage bill with an embargo clause placing export control in the hands of the executive. Licenses will govern cargoes and neutral ships may be used to transport crucial goods while Britain’s blockade could become less essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Germany
United States
America
Department of Commerce
State, War, Navy and Commerce Departments
Food Administration
Fortune tellers must hold state and church licenses
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a $26 fine against Lucy Heas of Canton for practicing without a legal license. She claimed Spiritualist church affiliation and an associate minister license and said she could receive messages from the spirit world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Supreme Court
Stark County
Lucy Heas
Canton
First
Attending G A R Encampment in Akron This Week
Mr and Mrs George Montgomery George R Gunn W R Robinson and Laccurgus Livingston attend the state G A R encampment at Akron this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Montgomery
George R. Gunn
W. R. Robinson
Laccurgus Livingston
Akron
Livingston Post G A R Meeting Set Next Tuesday
The Livingston Post G A R will muster at the hall next Tuesday afternoon at 2 p m. All members are urged to be present for the gathering and proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston Post G. A. R
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kathryn Speyer
Zuspan
Saunders
W. Mansfield
State Department
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