Bainbridge Men Kidnapped in Detroit Express Robbery
Three Bainbridge men John Kirk Edward Harrington and Walter Luck employees of the American Railway Express Co were abducted while delivering a cargo worth 10 000 to 15 000 near Detroit Michigan Four robbers forced them into a touring car and looted the truck then fled with 123 packages missing local police have no trace of the criminals This followed another major theft in the city involving 23 000 worth of fur a driver was delivering a parcel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Detroit
John Kirk
Edward Harrington
Walter Luck
American Railway Express Co
Express Company
Ohio Cities
M E Church Sunday Services February 22 1925
The M E Church lists Sunday Feb 22 1925 activities with 9 AM Sunday school led by Supt B T Penn and 10 15 AM Divine Worship featuring a sermon on Discipleship What and a brief TP M message More Thoughts of Revelations and midweek service Thursday at 7 led by the pastor Topic Christ Before Pilate The note urges increased attendance and pledges for the Conference endowment fund for retired ministers with a March 12 campaign and a call to Come to Church Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Penn
Christ
Pilate
Conference
Liming
Esi
Short s and middlings shows seed corn sprout rate and wheat variety
A fragment cites that only three fourths of seed corn sprout at husking, Ohio State University tests note plans for insecticide adhesion in rain, and Wyandot County wheat mostly uses the Trump variety from a recent survey. It also mentions Thoreau and a crossword puzzle advisement from Chicago News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Ohio State
Wyandot County
Trumbu
Thoreau
Chicago News
Why They End Friendship
A brief column notes that women often end friendships, suggesting social dynamics and sharp mortality of feminine ties discussed in a Kansas City Star feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kannas City
Destructive Beavers Threaten Yellowstone Forests
Destructive beavers in Yellowstone National Park have protections against trappers. Their growing numbers are causing serious damage to trees in several locations within the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone National Park
Whale Ambergris Find Worth Record Sum Off Natal
A sperm whale caught off Natal yielded the largest ambergris discovery on record. The hide was weighed at about half a ton and the value surpassed 1 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natal
Philosophy of failure and personal wealth growth
A philosopher argues that each failure serves as a step toward future success, explaining why some men increase their wealth after repeated setbacks. The idea links resilience to rising fortunes and frames missteps as learning stages.
Calendar beginnings Across Ancient Cultures
The text lists how various civilizations marked New Year beginnings with different months: Athenians in June, Romans in March and January, Persians August 11, Macedonians September, and Mohammedans July. This notes a diversity of early calendar customs and dating practices.
Deep Beat and Freely Ford Quote Fragment
Fragmentary historical line referencing Beat Deep and Franklin with archaic phrasing. No clear event, date, or identifiable people beyond names. Reads as a partial quotation or marginal note from a period text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berjugle Franklin
Mrs Hildebrant Dies in Washington D C at 75
Mrs Hildebrant aged 75 of Washington D C died last Wednesday at her East Temple Street home after heart trouble and a nervous breakdown. She leaves son Claude Miller of Blanchester and two sisters Mrs William West of Berea Ohio and Walter Droommeton. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Washington home with burial in Sugar Grove Cemetery Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Church
Claude Miller
Blanchester
William West
Berea
Ohio
Walter Droommeton
Eral
Sereo
Washington D. H
Sugar Grove
Wilmington
Charles Crouse Dies in California
Charles Crouse 66 prominent Clinton County native died in an accident in Los Angeles. Telegraphic reports to Wilmington relatives say burial details are unavailable. He had left Clinton County eighty years ago, lived in Colorado, and moved to California about five years ago. He never married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Crouse
Clinton County
Los Angeles
Cal
Wilmingon
West
Colorado
California
Farm Club Leaders Meet in Clinton County 1925 Plan
Clinton County farmers and 1924 leaders are summoned to a February 21 meeting at the County Agricultural Office in the courthouse. Guy Dowdy of Southwestern Ohio will lead a full day session starting at 10 o clock to organize a uniform 1925 work plan across townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton County
County Agricultur
Guy Dowdy
Ohio
Stock Farm Sells West of Highland Estate at Sheriff Sale
The 142 acre Brent Woodmar estate stock farm near Highland sold by the sheriff in two tracts 95 and 47 acres. Appraised at 12964 dollars total, the 95 acre tract went to Heber D. King for 9300 dollars and the 47 acre tract to Clarence Woodmanses for 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent Woodmar
Highland
Heber D. King
Clarence Woodmanses
Fine and costs levied on Roy Stamm near New Antioch
A fine of 100 dollars and costs was imposed on Roy Stamm near New Antioch by Mayor H D Pennington on Wednesday afternoon for manufacturing and selling liquor, an arrest dated February 2. Stamm, tenant on the Drs Lella Grice farm, employed by Stanley Moore, arranged to pay the fine by selling farm produce and was released Wednesday evening. He had been out of jail since February 4 on his own recognizance due to his wife's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Stamm
New Anoch
H. D. Pennington
Stamfh
Elling
Stamm
Drs. Lella Grice
New Antioch
Stanley Moore
Mrs. Wilkerson Dies After Illness in Cuba Neighb orhood
Mrs. Russell Wilkerson aged 53 of Cuba neighborhood died Friday at 10 45 after a three week illness with pneumonia and liver congestion. She leaves a husband and two sons Earl and Donald. Interment likely in Second Creek Cemetery. she spent her life in Warren and Slinton Counties and was noted for devoted service to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Wilkerson
Cuba
Earl
Donald
Second Creek
Wilkerson
Warren
Slinton
Charles Custis Dies Civil War Veteran of Wilmington
Charles Custis known as Straight Edge, age 34, died Friday at 1 30 PM after a 10 day bout with bronchial pneumonia. He lived in Wilmington for 25 years and leaves a half brother William Smith of Wilmington as his only immediate survivor. He was connected to Burtonville by birth and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Charles
Robert Custis
Burtonville
Tne
Church group led by Lawrence Naylor last Sunday
Friends Church Christian Endeavor was led by Lawrence Naylor last Sunday night. A quartet rendered a special song and Mrs. Robert Greene will lead next Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Lawrence Naylor
Robert Greene
Community Notes From Queen City And Surroundings
Twenty five years ago N C Henning conducted business in the Queen City last week. Mrs C E Kratzer visited Leesburg at the start of the week. C F Irons and T F Ludden testified in Xenia on the Martin trial. Lizzie Larkin of Highland attended a Friends Church meeting in town. Baptists announce services next Sunday at 10 15 A M and 7 P M led by C B Powell. Earl Hussey plans to move to housekeeping in the former Hoag home on Highland Avenue. Shockley D Stevenson Harry Johnson Frank Foreman and Dy W Penn attended Masonic Lodge in Hillsboro last Thursday. News arrives of John Toohey’s marriage at Hills Station to a local bride. wishes for a long, happy life. A birthday surprise and taffy pull at Fred Clark’s home tops last week’s social calendar, the joke being Fred arrived to find the scene already set for him. He hosted the tab and returned home to find about ten couples waiting to greet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Clark
Fred
Grange Program February 26 1924 Features Lectures
February 26 1924 Grange program offers a talk by Charles G Blackburn Sr on teaching value of a dollar. Reading by Mrs Russell Caplinger on seed germination tests. Vocational agriculture ant lung power contest led by A H McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. G. Blackburn
Russell Caplinger
Funeral services for Mrs Russell Wilkerson
Funeral services for Mrs Russell Wilkerson of Cuba were conducted Sunday at Second Creek by Reverend Chaney. Burial followed in Second Creek Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Wilkerson
Cuba
Second Creek
Chaney
Second Creek Cemetery
Wayne Township Farmer Bound Over To Grand Jury
Cecil Kirkendall a Wayne Township farmer appeared in Squire W I Stewart s court and waived examination on assault and battery charges. He was bound over to the grand jury for investigation and later posted bond with Elmer Paige his father in law as security. Kirkendall was granted freedom while he consults with attorneys and was given until February 14 to prepare his plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Kirkendall
Wayne Township
Squire W. I. Stewart
Frank Snow
Elmer Paige
Kirkendall
W. Stewart
Squire Stewart
Illness at Gooseneck School Teacher Nellie Evans
Friends report Miss Nellie Evans a popular Gooseneck teacher in Union Township about serious condition after an appendectomy at Smith Hospital. Dr. A G Murrel led the operation with her condition deemed more serious than expected though slight improvement hoped Friday. During convalescence Mrs Vergil Young of New Vienna teaches at Gooseneck school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Evans
Gooseneck School
Union Township
Evans
Smith Trospial
A. G. Murrel
Evan
Vergil Young
New Vienna
Goos
Henderson Wins Fifth Prize at Ohio State Grain Show
George Henderson took fifth prize for corn at the Ohio State Journal and Grain Show in Columbus during Farmers Week. He is highlighted as a rising local farmer with potential alongside Gleason as an outstanding Clinton County corn grower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henderson
Columbus
George
Henderson
Gleason
Clinton County
Tractor School Schedule Notes Slower Start
The tractor school began Monday with a small attendance. The first two meetings covered gas engines and the course will continue this week due to the institute and exhibit. The tractor work year will start Monday the 23rd and proceed through the next two weeks.
New Vienna Normals Edge Wilmington Independents In Local Match
In a Saturday basketball doubleheader from New Vienna, the Normals defeated the Wilmington Independents 44 to 17 after a tight early start. The game featured a strong fourth quarter by New Vienna while grade and freshman contests highlighted local talent and future teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Vienna Normals
Wilmington Independents
Wilmington Ind
N. W
Wilmington
Ne ‘Enna
Vienna
Ray Pennington Killed By Train Near Goshocton
Ray Pennington a 27 year old Wilmington truck driver was fatally injured when he was struck by an eastbound Pennsylvania freight train while attempting to board near Goshocton. Officials traced his identity via pockets papers and tried to contact relatives. funeral services were held in Wilmington with interment at Sugar Grove Cemetery after he was brought home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Goschocton
Ray Pennington
Wilmington
Pennington
Coschocton
Welmington
H. D. Pennington
Howard Wolfe
County approves buying two sedans for county use
County commissioners pass a resolution to purchase two Tudor type Ford sedans at 30 each to save livery costs. One car is for the Sheriff’s Office and the other for the surveyor’s office, with officials likely to share it. They estimate owning is cheaper than renting for jury duty and Boggs murder case travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffice
Boggs
Razette
Death of Sherman Carter at 18 in Samantha area
Sherman Carter died at his home near Samantha on Monday from complications of disease. He was 18. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the M E Church in Samantha conducted by Rev B Wright. The widow and eight children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman. Carter
Samantha
Te M. E. Church
B. Wright
Mr. Carter
Bridge Work Underway Near Lees Creek
Work is progressing on a new bridge over Lees Creek about one and a half miles west of Last Monroe. The structure is high and must be completed without delaying trains. Visitors frequently view the site, with many present on Sundays. It is expected to take about 60 days to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees Creek
Last Monroe
Wdge
Horse versus tractor power debate on WLS radio
On March 11 at 8 pm the R F D program from Sears Roebuck will feature Wayne Dinsmore of the American Percheron Horse Association arguing for the horse and Dave E Darrah of Hart Par Tractor Co presenting the tractor case. The event titled The Merits of Horse Power vs Tractor Power on the Farm aims to settle long running questions for farmers and homemakers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WLS
Sears-Roebuck
Wayne Dinsmore
Ercheron Horse Association
America
Dave E. Darrah
Hart-Parr Tractor Company
Charles City
Orchestra Broadcast From Columbus Friday Evening
The Wilmington College Orchestra will broadcast Friday evening February 20 from Columbus via WBAY on 560 from 8 to 9 30 o clock EST. The program will air at New Vienna time 7 to 8 30 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington College Orchestra
Columbus
WBAY
Wavelength 560
Erner-Hopking Co
New Vienna
Normals Honor Miss Elsia Dates With Social Evening
The Normals entertained at Miss Elsia Dates home on Thursday evening with dancing and games. Guests included Misses Anna Mercer Helen Junt Virginia Hendee Carol Johnston Bernice Severs Mary Harris Elizabeth Holmes Edith Lacy Elsie Dates Opal Phillips Doris Deck Mary Hoskins Margaret Allen Ruth Watson and Messrs Lewis Bernard Tyan Zehuler Warren Terrell Cornelius Jarey Carl Deck William McFadden Austin Green Centerville Harold Hodson Fred Mercer Homer Williams Stanley Curtis Robert Matson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Terrell
Cornelius Jarey
Carl Deck
William McFadden
Austin Green
Centerville
Harold Hodson
Fred Mercer
Homer Williams
Stanley Curtis
Robert Matson
The Other Angle on Population Growth and Sin
The article muses whether ongoing population growth implies rising sin levels, suggesting a speculative link between population dynamics and moral trends in society.
Gratuitous Help Character Is A Personal Tool
A Dutith Herald note argues reputations grow with volunteer help and personal effort. The piece stresses using helpful acts as a character-building aid in public life.
And the Guests Wondered Robby asked to fetch the elas
Robby asks to fetch the elas as guests wonder about the item. The phrase suggests a family or show context with Lon don Passing Show referenced in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robby
London
Had He Mentioned It The Ananias Club Cartoon
A Cincinnati Enquirer cartoon caption ponders whispers of a cure for a long cold as a satirical note on an Ananias Club theme. The quip plays on rumors and evasive talk without naming individuals or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ananias Club
Cinginnati
Enquirer
Meaning of Ozark name and origins
The word Ozark is believed to derive from a corruption of French terms meaning with bows, used to describe the native peoples who inhabited the region. The explanation links the name to early French exploration and Indian inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozark
May Be Explanation The principal reason many fools in office
The Columbia Record points to a cynical view that political incompetence thrives when many citizens are out of office and out of touch. The phrase suggests elected leadership suffers from a lack of public engagement and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Record
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mich
M.E. Church
Walter C. Peters
Mrs. Hildebrant
Stock Farm
George Washington
Charles Custis
N. C. Henning
Queen City
C. E. Kratzer
Leesburg
C.F. Irons
T. F. Ludden
Xenia
Martin
Lizzie Larkin
the Baptist Church
C. B. Powell
Earl Hussey
William Hoag
Highland Avenue
Messrs Shockley
D. Stevenson
Harry Johnson
Frank Foreman
Dy W. Penn
Masonic Lodge
Hillsboro
John Toohy
Hills Station
A. H. McCoy
Mington
Tthe
Sabina
TPAIK
Sherman Carter
Orse — Tractor
Detroit News
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!