Judge O Neall Attacks Burton Over Civil War Pension Stance
In a Bellefontaine Index-Republican excerpt from June 6 1911 judge Jos W O Neall a past department commander condemns Senator Theodore Burton for pension policy affecting aging Civil War veterans. A letter from W S Roebuck of Lebanon Ohio praises O Neall and urges Burton to step aside for an Ohio successor who will defend veterans memories and ensure proper Union veteran care.
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Bellefontaine Index
Republican
Senator Burton
Lebanon
Ohio
W. S. Roebuck
Bellefontaine
Newark
Allen G. Thurman
John Sherman
Calvin S. Brice
Joseph Benson Foraker
Theodore Burton
Jos. W. O’neall
Judge O Neall Leads Grand Army Voice Against Burton
The piece lauds Judge O Neall's long service since 1866 and criticizes Senator Burton for opposing the Sulloway bill and for alleged past elimination talk. It recalls Civil War heroism centered on Appomattox and Raleigh, arguing veterans should not be abandoned as they age. It asserts ongoing duty to the government and country.
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O’neall
Grand Army
Department of Ohio
Council of Administration
Grand Army of the Republic
Burton
Livingston Post of
Richwood
Ohio
Senate
Lee
Johnson
Sebastopol
Sedan
Sadowa
Port Arthur
Appomattox
Raleigh
Senator Burton
Mr. Burton
East Blagrove man undergoes successful stomach to intestine operation
George Irwin of east Blagrove street underwent a stomach to intestine opening surgery for stomach trouble. The operation was performed early Saturday by Drs. T F Wurtsbaugh and F M Wurtsbaugh with assistants Drs. W B Duke H C Duke E P Hall S J Bown Bomley and L E Russell. Miss White a trained nurse from Columbus aided. He is in ill health but considered likely to recover.
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George Irwin
East Blagrove Street
Miss White
Columbus
Cahill Family Attends Hiram College Graduation
Mr and Mrs Uriah Cahill traveled to Hiram Ohio on Tuesday to witness the graduation exercises of Hiram College. Their grandson Paul T Cahill is among the graduating class.
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Uriah Cahill
Hiram
Ohio
Hiram College
Paul T. Cahill
Rural Party Honors Miss Ruth Kinney Guests At Richwood Home
Miss Ruth Kinney entertained a group of young friends at her rural Richwood area home on Tuesday evening June 6 1911. The lawn was decorated with Japanese lanterns and games such as Hide-and-Go-Seek provided amusement. Refreshments were served late then guests departed, having enjoyed the evening. Attendees included Gladys Kock Jessie Fifer Lena Beckley Florence Fox Bertha Young Martha Tallman Ilo Tallman Irene Keller Bessie Durfey Gladys Flesher Helen McAllister Josephine Houser Ruth Cushman Lela McDaniel Mildred Prichard Mana Flesher Trella Wynegar Mary Sloop Ralph Horton Rush Seig Sam Seig Don Bumgarden Charles Fox Marion Schambs Harold Metcalf Ed Kinney Paul Rosette Keith Kinney Marion Scott Walter Scott Perry Adams.
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Ruth Kinney
Richwood
Gladys Kock
Jessie
Olive Fifer
Lena Beckley
Florence Fox
Bertha Young
Martha
Ilo Tallman
Irene Keller
Bessie Durfey
Gladys Flesher
Helen McAllister
Josephine Houser
Ruth Cushman
Lela McDaniel
Mildred Prichard
Mana Flesher
Trella Wynegar
Mary Sloop
Ralph Horton
Rush
Sam Seig
Don Bumgarner
Charles Fox
Marion Schambs
Harold Metcalf
Ed. Kinney
Paul Rosette
Keith Kinney
Marion
Walter Scott
Perry Adams
Rural Richwood hosts hold social with visiting couples
Mr and Mrs W H Lake and daughter Ruth entertained guests at their east Richwood home last Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Don McCombs of Toledo, Mr and Mrs Hugh Rowland of Columbus, Miss Myrtle Oliver and Mr Edward Jones of Richwood. Ice cream and cake were served.
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W. H. Lake
Ruth
Richwood
Don McCombs
Toledo
Hugh Rowland
Columbus
Myrtle Oliver
Edward Jones
Increase in Saloons In Ohio Reported by Auditor
Auditor Fullington reports more Ohio saloons in the year ending January 1911 with 7097 establishments, up 189 from January 1910. Total tax revenue for state and local units reached 3 531 625 58 dollars, vs 3 436 793 81 a year earlier. State share 1 063 859 28 and local 2 467 766 30 in 1911. 1 033 860 38 and 2 402 933 43 in 1910.
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Ohio
Fullington
Bootlegger Scheme Suspected in Columbus Hit by Government
Federal authorities investigate a Columbus bootlegging ring believed to profit from witness fees and travel expenses rather than liquor sales. The group allegedly stages arrests between court terms, pays witnesses 10 cents a mile plus 1.50 daily fees, and avoids long jail terms by repeated offenses. Investigators warn of possible action to halt the practice in Ohio and other states.
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Columbus
Ohio
Georgia
Tennessee
West Virginia
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Secret Service Department
United States
Atch
Sam Berke Dead Richwood merchant dies in Cleveland
Sam Berke a longtime Richwood clothing merchant died Monday noon at his son Mark Berke's home in Cleveland after seeking stomach treatment. He was 54 years old with a wife and children Leah Pasternak Mark Berke Taylor Robinson Jennie Sampliner and Wm Berke. Funeral services were held in Cleveland Wednesday at 2 pm with burial in a Hebrew cemetery.
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Sam Berke
Richwood
Cleveland
Mark
Berke
Leah Pasternak
Mark Berke
Taylor Robinson
Jennie Sampliner
Bay City
Mich
Wm. Berke
Buck Parker Case Dismissed in Rose County
Buck Parker facing a violation charge under the Rose County option law was released after a $200 bond and failed to appear marshal Sloop did not attend as key witnesses were in Portsmouth Ohio and village funds were tight, so the case was dismissed.
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Buck’’ Parker
Ogan
Rose County
Marshal Sloop
Parker
Portsmouth
Ohio
Lenox Family Guests Visit Columbus Figures
Mrs. O. P. Lenox and children Helen and Robert visited O. P. Lenox and Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Lenox. Miss Lenox was accompanied home by Miss Elizabeth King, who is spending the week in Columbus.
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O. P. Lenox
Helen
Robert
R. W. Lenox
Miss Lenox
Elizabeth King
Columbus
Buick cars flood Richwood as Sanders Lewis unveil new models
The Sanders & Lewis auto garage, Richwood's busiest shop, reports two fore-door Buick model 27s and one fore-door model 39 in the past week. The 39, Buick's largest machine, impresses with speed and power, claimed to rival the local light plant and to be the finest local offering.
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Richwood
Sanders & Lewis
Buick
Luther Ward Freed After Local Option Case
Luther Ward released from Richwood village jail after a brief U S court hearing in Columbus. He was charged with whiskey selling under local option but was dismissed and returned to village authorities for good behavior.
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Luther Ward
Richwood
Rose County
Columbus
United States Court
Ward
Ogan
Marshal Sloop
Entertains Needle Club at Blagrove Street Home
Mrs. C. G. Bolenbaugh hosted the Needle club at her east Blagrove Street residence Tuesday afternoon. The ladies embroidered, socialized, and enjoyed a lunch, with guests including Mrs. G. J. Baldwin Mrs. O. T. Boggs Mrs. J. B. McAllister Mrs. E. S. Fissel Mrs. F. L. Winter of Richwood Mrs. Hester Spacemaker of London Mrs. W. G. Cheney Mrs. G. S. Monroe and Mrs. H. C. Lindsey of Portsmouth.
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C. G. Bolenbaugh
Needle Club
East Blagrove Street
G. J. Baldwin
O. T. Boggs
J. B. McAllister
E. S. Fissel
F. L. Winter
Richwood
Springfield's Big Horse Show Heads to Clark County Fair Grounds
The Springfield Horse Show runs June 20 21 and 22 at the Clark county fair grounds. Entry list closed last Saturday and turnout will surpass all prior shows with more horses than ever. W S Blits of New York City oversees promotion and secured prize winners from eastern stables not seen west of Pittsburgh.
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Springfield
W. S. Blits
New York City
Unites States
Pittsburg
Clark County Fair Grounds
Church Group Meetings and Services Announced
The Woman's Home Missionary society of the M E church meets with Mrs L L Street on Wednesday June 21 at 2 pm. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Baptist church meets with Mrs Isaac Barker next Wednesday at 2 pm. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union observes Flower Mission Day Tuesday June 2 at Mrs George Daymude's home on North Franklin Street. Church of Christ services Sunday June 18 include Sunday school 9:30 am and communion and preaching 10:30 am. a 2:30 pm Brotherhood meeting. no evening service due to a Thompson Chapel address. minister E E Pedicord invites all.
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Woman’s Home
Foregin Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Isaac Barker
Woman's Christaan Temperance Union
Thompson Chapel
E. E. Pedicord
Richwood Driving Club Hosts Mixed Race Feature
The Richwood Driving Club stages a new mixed race on June 22 joining Wyona West Little Harry Sandy Rom an and Diamond Dick alongside regular matinee races. Admission to ground and grandstand is free.
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Richwood Driving Club
Wyona West
Little Harry
Sandy Roman
Diamond Dick
Dinner honors Miss Margaret Brady of Toronto
Mr William Brady and family of Jackson township hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of his sister Miss Margaret Brady of Toronto Canada. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chet Patterson Mr and Mrs John Coffee and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Landon and two children of Prospect and Mr and Mrs Elmer Crain and two children of Marion.
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William Brady
Jackson Township
Margaret Brady
Toronto
Canada
Chet Patterson
John Coffee
Charles Landon
Prospect
Elmer Crain
Marion
Richwood Defeats Irwin in Hot Ohio Amateur Baseball Game
Richwood defeats Irwin 4 to 3 at Irwin after a seesaw duel. Batteries were Benner Snyder for Richwood and Houston Goings for Irwin. A return game at Varuna park in a few weeks and a Silk Mill of Marion vs Richwood clash are planned for next Sunday at two.
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Richwood
Irwin
Ohio
Benner and
Snyder
Houston
Goings
Fackler and Bates
Irwin Boys
Varuna Park
Silk Mill
Marion
Church Services Resume After Redecoration
Sunday services returned at the Christian church after weeks of closure for interior redecorating. Rev. E. E. Pedicord led the service with help from the congregation as the church became more inviting. The walls were repapered in terra cotta and green and all woodwork varnished. The annual children's day exercises were held and found very interesting.
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The
Christian Church
E. E. Pedicord
Knights of Pythias Dedicatory Exercises Draw Richwood Delegation
Richwood Knights of Pythias sent a large contingent to LaRue last Thursday night for the dedicatory exercises of LaRue’s new K P Hall. Attendees praised LaRue citizens for gracious entertainment and expressed pride in their lodge’s growth and need for a comparable building back home. The piece urges unity to build a new K P hall in Richwood next year.
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Ohio
Richwood
LaRue
Knights of Pythias
K. P. Hall
Knights of Pythias of Richwood
Presbyterian Brotherhood Holds Second Regular Meeting
The newly organized group met at the church Monday evening with strong attendance and enthusiasm. Hon. Harry W. Crist, Delaware County representative, spoke on The Legislature and the Lobby, sharing insights into lawmaking. A brief program, business session led by C. E. Kagay, and refreshments followed, with the next meeting set for the second Monday in July.
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Presbyterian Brotherhood
Harry W. Crist
Delaware County
Crist
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Pensions
Eugene Reynolds
Washington
Friends of the Veterans
Congress
St. Elizabeth
Mary Esther Heasley
J. H. Heasley
North High School
Buck” Parker
P. Hall
Entertains Needle Club
Springfield’s
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
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