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Newspaper
Richwood Gazette
Location
Richwood, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
1
The program lists many events with 10 bird shoots and prizes including umbrellas, clothing, tobacco, furniture, and cash. Prize hierarchy spans first through fifteenth events with 25 cent entries, multiple named sponsors, and notes on eligibility, shoot timing, and a gun club incentive.
Local updates report street and alley cleaning next week. The Euterpian Instrumental Quartet provided music for a Broadway commencement. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Mowry visited relatives near Richwood. Presbyterians netted about 75 from ward socials at Leonidas Piper and Rev. J. Revenaugh residences. Rev. E. A. King preached the baccalaureate at Watkins. Miss Alice Guthrie, injured last week by a bat, is able to be out. Only 35 of 110 Boxwell applicants passed last Saturday’s exam. Commission candidates mingled with friends as the race grows interesting. The court house surveyor’s office gained a fine 20-foot oak table from Rausch Mfg. Co. A large audience attended first and second grade programs in the school hall. Over 75 children took part in the entertainment. Work began on B. F. Carniean’s West Pisth street residence, cost about 5000 dollars. Milton Haines, returning from census work in Washington, plans to study law. Master Court Wilkins injured his knee with a hatchet and was treated. Warren Wiltsee injured and nearly run over rescuing by his father. Railroad circles speculate the Columbus Lima Milwaukee line may be completed this summer, using the old road bed. Edith Hopkins, daughter of Marion Hopkins, elected Milford Center High principal at 21. O. 25 Dodge elected superintendent for next year.
A fragmentary report notes Leesburg township aims to educate local youths under equal advantages with city youth. It suggests some residents remain unaware of their own interests in the proposed plan.
A violent Saturday wind battered the city, felling trees, tearing chimneys, breaking telephone and electric wires, and blowing over Perry’s delivery wagon. Glasss shattered, the court house tower corner damaged. County damage runs to hundreds of dollars.
A new grocery store opens in the Pyne room on South Mainetrest run by Joseph Pinkerton of Springfield. The Colum bus Grocery Co will operate a second store in the J. W. Fields room on East Fifth street under F. E. DuBrow, bringing Marysville to twelve grocery outlets.
While in Sandusky on business last week J L Cameron called on Dr J Odenbaugh superintendent of right of way for the Findlay and Southern electric railway. In conversation the doctor said prospects for building are not discouraging and that much work will be done in this county this year.
Miss Dolbear’s work spans color designing pen and ink sketches wash drawing machinery designs and china painting. She operates her own studio occupying room 45 at 177 La Salle street reflecting marked proficiency across multiple art schools.
Bert 8 Robinson a farmer and R Belle Bechtel a housekeeper are identified as residents of York Center in a local record noting their names and occupations.
Laura Perry seeks a divorce from Charles Perry for extreme cruelty and neglect while living in Greensburg Indiana. Sarah A Aller petitions against Ezekiel Aller alleging extreme cruelty and adultery around February 20 with Elvira Chesler, seeking alimony. Defendant served in Licking County Monday. William Elliott sues to recover 2080.22 owed to Lewis Elliott, with H V Spicer as attorney.
A small amount of business was conducted at the courthouse last week as Sarah E. Henderson, administratrix of the estate of William C. Henderson, deceased, submitted her fourth partial account for court approval.
A sheriff sale notice from Union County Ohio lists the Marion Manufacturing Company on order of J William Powell et al. The sale, cash terms, will be at the north door of the Court House in Sorene on the day, around 1 p m, describing property bounds from a two acre tract. Attorney D C Fishes notes and dated April 24, 1903. Also a small unrelated tip about Bologna towers from a different source.
A tired mother tries to quiet a crying infant while the father sleeps. She calls to him and asks him to carry the baby around the room as the exhausted mother seeks relief. The scene captures a simple domestic moment with the baby as the focal point.
Alaska dogs, malamutes, span wolf heritage and endure extreme cold. After two months they are trained to pull small wagons and prove highly useful. They seldom bark, instead emit a melancholy howl and sleep in freezing nights fed once daily by N Y Sun.
The Mississippi taxable wealth rose by 32 million dollars over four years with a notable population rise. Growth stems largely from development fueled by long leaf pine forests in the southeastern state, according to the Indianapolis News.
A Chicago Tribune quip has a narrator recounting finding a needle in a haystack as a boy. The tale pivots on disbelief and quick timing, with a humorous exchange about how fast it happened and the narrator recalling the moment fondly.
A garbled note discusses people leaving hay in summer to avoid death, mentioning costly options and unclear terms. The fragment hints at a moral or practical choice about preparedness, but it remains difficult to extract concrete events, dates, or names from the OCR text.
The Robert Young case brought from Logan county on a change of venue cost just over $600 in this county. Four fire departments from Columbus passed through Wednesday evening en route to Kenton to assist in fighting the flames near the Champion Iron works which burned down. Miss Sarah Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas E Robinson, celebrated her sixth birthday Tuesday with many young friends in attendance. An excellent program is planned for the Mexican War Veterans of Ohio meeting in this city May 8 with Governor Nash invited. Division No 2 of the Married Peoples Musicale directed by Mrs J S Sellers featured a premier program at the home of Mr and Mrs E Whitney due to the large guest list.
A fragmented column notes health tips on kidney trouble, then shifts to local news. Mason S.C. Vertner builds cement walks for Dr. Mills. Jay Lamaster leaves for a harbor baggageman post. Richmond Shields to wed Miss Louisa Duncan on May 8 in Salem, Virginia. Union County Sunday School Association elects officers. Phillip Bausch, contractor, taken to state hospital for insanity. Toledo Columbus Springfield Cincinnati electric railroad prospects for Marysville. Dr. Lavi Gilbert to cap the baccalaureate sermon May 9 with Prof. L S Demorest assisting.
The passage notes widespread loss of faith in the company due to silence on the road, but stresses the road management opposes disclosure until it is ripe. The Rose block office in Cleveland is described as one of the busiest in town.
A telegram reported the sudden vanishing of Lawrence Sharp, a Barney & Smith foreman, from his Dayton home. His father, Upton Sharp, went to Dayton, met by daughter-in-law Lena Ainsworth Sharp, learning Lawrence told his wife to proceed to her sister's home before he would follow. He reappeared in his parents' Dayton home Friday night, claiming no knowledge of his departure while the family suspects possible mental imbalance. A telegram then reached his wife in Dayton on Saturday.
Ella Dolbear a Marysville native now based in Chicago has earned high praise in commercial art. The April Ad Sense feature credits her for a premier magazine cover and notes her decade of study in Boston and Philadelphia plus work in Cleveland and Baltimore including naval institute illustration work with over 100 drawings.
Multiple actions noted including land sale petitions and appraisement confirmations in guardianships of Grace Haines and Elizabeth Reed. Deeds and distributions ordered, partial and final accounts filed for Martin Bunsold and others, insanity petition leading to commitment of Philip Bausch to the State hospital at Columbus.
A series of 20th century property transfers lists buyers and sellers across multiple townships. Notable entries include Fleetwood Courtright selling large tracts in Jackson township for 2210 and 1060 dollars, John W. McMahan selling 110 acres in Washington township for 4950, and multiple 72 acre parcels in Union township exchanging hands for 700 dollars. Additional transfers cover Darby and Allen Liberty townships with prices ranging from 125 to 10500 dollars, plus purchases in Richwood and Summersville.
A long list of land and lot transfers across multiple townships including Richwood Magnetic Springs Milford Center Taylor Paris and Jerome with prices ranging from 100 to 5225 dollars and several parcels totaling hundreds of acres. Named grantors include Ali cetera Holden Coleman family and Mary A Bee with buyers such as Nathan Martino Estella Arnold Ulysses Davis and Julia Hazen among others.
A brief ad touts Foley's Kidney Cure as effective for kidney or bladder ailments and Foley's Honey and Tar as safe for children, noting no opiates. Langstaff Bros. sells the products.
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble and that it has cured consumption in its early stages. He asserts no one has used it and not been satisfied.
Ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the earth’s greatest healer for eczema scaldhead and other skin ailments. Claims include rapid cure for ulcers fever sores salt rheum cuts burns and bruises with a 25 cent price at J Lee Long’s drug store.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes money back refund if it fails and carries E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. The price is 25 cents.
Dr Simons notes highly favorable outlook for Bonnie Scotland in the stud, with many former owners praising the colt and predicting a strong season. The line of progeny and supportersSignal a thriving reputation for the horse in racing circles.
Advert says Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay promise. Price listed as 25 cents.
A reflection on how even highly capable individuals fail to reach success due to minor idiosyncrasies in speech or manner. The piece notes that such traits are not inherently wrong, yet they make a person disagreeable to those he must deal with.
A conversation on marriage ideals contrasts a woman who would marry for love with another who prefers a partner earning at least $10,000 yearly. The debate touches on worth, expectations, and social status in romantic choices.
W C Woods promotes meat quality at South Main street butcher shop and highlights recent beef purchases. Spratt’s stables invites inspection of Belgian stallion. Schultz Vaughan repair buggies and wagons. Penrose Wiley sold fifteen head of beef cattle to W C Woods. Dr F W Simonse to receive Iowa draft colts. Local visits and guests noted from Marion and Marysville. Continuous price reduction at Woods last Saturday to 10 12 and 15 cents per pound.
Professor G A Chambers and his wife of Colum bus were summoned to Richwood on Saturday due to the serious illness of the professor’s mother who lives on Beatty Avenue.
W C Woods, a South Main Street butcher, asserts independence from meat trusts and sets his own prices selling beef at 10 12 15 cents per pound. He emphasizes fair prices and personal control over sales.
The Tourists' club was pleasantly entertained at Miss Martha Lang staff's home last night. Officers were elected for next year in addition to the regular program.
A full carload of wallpaper has arrived at C A Larcomb. Sold directly from manufacturers at astonishingly low prices. Call early to secure a bargain.
From the manufacturers and at astonishingly low prices. Call early and get a bargain.
Dr. J C Herman a graduate of the American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Missouri offers free consultation with a lady attendant at the Magnetic Sprixes facility.
A tramp, charged after stealing a bottle of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, claimed he read in an advertisement that it was easy to take. The judge discharged him and joked about trying it himself, noting the laxative product's appeal and availability from M. C. Wolgamot. Bonnie Scotland, a 152 hands high mahogany bay horse, will stand for the season at Dr Simons' livery and sale stable with terms of 10 dollars to insure a colt to stand, suck and be sound.
Napoleon B. Gandy born June 25 1858 died at his son in law William Decker home in Richwood on Sunday April 27. He married Elisa Holister at 21 and left a wife two children and three sisters. Funeral at William Decker home conducted by Rev. A A Thomas of the M E church with Baptist church service in his life.
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