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The Richland Star (Bellville) -- 23 October 1879

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Source:  The Richland Star:  23 October 1879, Vol. III, No. 4  (source document held by Bellville / Jefferson Township Historical Museum)

Bellville.

Mrs. Mary Shafer has been quite ill.

Miss Flora Whitcomb has returned from Toledo.

Mr. Levi Lydy, of Mt. Gilead, gave us a call Tuesday.

Mrs. Maggie Hill, living east of Independence, is very sick.

C. Blanford, living east of town, as 3500 grape vines.

Rev. Z.B. Campbell of Lima made this place a short visit last week.

G.S. Bell started last Wednesday night for Washington, D.C. via N.Y.

Hamilton Steele of the Commercial House, Fredericktown, was in town Friday.

Miss Ella Dodds of Mansfield, was in town over Sunday the guest of Miss Lou Boyer.

Mr. & Mrs. Reed of Mansfield, spent Sunday with their son-in-law, Mr. H.W. Gurney.

Oscar Truckenmiller and Hoy Howard, both of Mansfield, were visitors here last Sunday.

Dr. I.S. Sampsell now takes his professional drives in a new top-buggy, built by Gerlach & Myers.

Mrs. Lizzie Porch and daughter of Marion, O., are visiting her parents, Mr. & Mrs. O. Stevenson, of Arkansas City, Kans.

Sherman Steele has returned from the Normal School at Ada and will take charge of the school in Ruhl's district the coming winter.

Mrs. Combs returned to her home in Iowa last week accompanied by D.W. Wilson.  For the past several months she has been living with her sister, Mrs. Wilson.

At the school teacher's examination Sept. 27th., Jonathan Kramer, of Butler, was granted a certificate for 24 months, and Nettie Beattie, of Lexington, for 6 months.

Marriage licenses:  Francis A. Clawson & Anna Bell, Oscar A. Lattimer & Eliza Cleland, Eli Egner & Ida M. Mercer, Christian Knobel & Nettie Foust, Henry Hutzleman & Alma Walker, David T. Barnett & Ella F. Cook, Geo. Low & Adaline Miller, Ezra Bell & Jennie E. McNaull.

Our photographer met with a rather serious accident last Saturday as he and R. Young were taking a drive towards Mansfield.  When a short distance from town, they halted at a watering place, and Mr. Seiler alighted and unreined his horse to give it drink.  Just as he set foot into the buggy and before he gained his balance, the horse startled and the wheel sliding into a gutter, he was thrown forward on the shafts.  In this condition the frightened animal ran with him quite a distance, when he lost his hold and fell to the ground, and both wheels passed directly over his head cutting two ugly gashes in the back part, and badly disfiguring his face..  They righted up and returned to town.

Neily & Hawley are building a fine new house for D. Rhodes, 30x40 feet in size.

Mr. & Mrs. J.S. Kanaga of Ashtabula, are visiting their father, Wm. Norris, and other friends east of town.

Dr. Bristor was called upon to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. at Cincinnati the first of the week, which prevented him visiting this place as advertised.

John Hamilton has handed us a turnip of his growing that is king of its class, weighing eight pounds and measuring 31¼ inches in circumference.  It would take but very few of such to crowd a ten-acre field.

C.S. Swank and family and Mrs. J. Crumrine, of Nevada, arrived here last week by private conveyance and remained until Tuesday, visiting relatives in the meantime.  Mr. Swank is extensively engaged in making brick and tile, and is meeting with good success.

Real estate transfers:  Adam Young to Mary J. Hays, 1 acre, Worthington Twp., $950;  R.W. Bell to Rebecca Herring, 2 acres Worthington Twp., $120;  H. Hanely to Pete Risler, 1½ acres, Washington Twp., $394;  John Schrack, adm'r to John F. Greer, lots 7 and 8, Newville, $266;  Jacob Garber to Demus Garber, 71 acres, Jefferson Twp., $2840;  C. and A. Searles to Jennie Mead, part of lot 93, Lexington, $150;  G.S. Mead to M.E. Proctor, same, $150;  M. McLaughlin to S.J. Cleland, lot 2, Independence, $600;  John H. Sipe to M.E. Tinkey, lot 12, Bellville, $500.

The Methodist Episcopal Sunday School turned out 143 for its annual picnic, which was held on Saturday last at John L. Garber's Grove, 4½ miles from town.  There were no addresses, no speeches;  but all were free to do just as, and what they pleased, and all were pleased to do right.  The boys played ball, the girls used the swings, gathered nuts and played some games into the meshes of which they are said to have coaxed the very dignified fathers and mothers who accompanied them, and even their pastor is said to have been one in a party of "all hands round".  There was no accident;  all were happy, and they promise to meet at the same place next year.  They saluted Mr. Bonar their superintendent, with cheers, as they passed his store on the way home.  Each one had an appropriate bade of silk ribbon, the lettering on which was done at our office last week.

The "Star in the West" announces the death of Rev. Frank Evans, formerly pastor of the Universalist Church in Bellville and gives some particulars of his life, from which we make some extracts which may be interesting to many in this neighborhood.  "Rev. Frank Evans was born in Boston, Wayne Co., Ind., in 1838.  At an early age he entered Miami University at Oxford, O., and progressed finely with his studies when the rebellion broke out, and at the first call for help, he left his graduating class and entered the army, connecting himself with the 21st. Ohio Volunteer Infantry.  In the army he made a noble soldier's record, doing good and acceptable service, receiving wounds that maimed and disfigured him for life, and contracting the disease which finally ended in his death.  He was promoted for bravery and soldierly efficiency, and was made Major of the 18th. Ohio Volunteers."

N. Vandorn of Chagrin Falls, is in town.

Mrs. John Hamilton is not expected to recover.

It is thought John Charles cannot long survive.

Born, to Mr. & Mrs. States Hines, Oct. 12th., a boy.

Mrs. M.C. Lash left Monday to visit relatives in Westerville.

Frank Ward has retired from the Shield and Banner, and John Y. Glessner, Jr. takes his position.

Married, in Bellville, Oct. 19, 1879, by Rev. J.F. Seiler, Mr. Harmon K. Baker and Miss Mary E. Eller.

Mrs. I.K. Moody returned Thursday of last week from a visit to relatives in Crescent Springs, Gallitzin, and other points in the Keystone state.

S.D. Huston has gone to Fremont to stay with relatives a short time prior to opening school near Helena.  His large number of friends join in wishing him success.

Miss Hilbourn will go on a visit to friends in the North western part of the state, the last of the week, and will visit Toledo and Cleveland on millinery.

Mr. Henry Hutzleman of Mansfield, and Miss Alna [sic.] Walker of this place, were married at the Lutheran Parsonage, in Mansfield, Wednesday evening, Oct. 15th., 1879, by Rev. Smith.  They are making their home in the city.

J. Harry Graham will give a play for the benefit of the S. of T. during his stay here.  He is in every way the same as when he painted the scenery in the Town Hall, and delighted our people with "Solon Shingle".  Something good is anticipated.

Rev. W.T. Lewis' wife and mother arrived from Delaware last Friday night.  Mrs. Hughes, the mother has somewhat improved, but is still unable to walk, except when helped.  She will remain here for five or six weeks to rest and if she continues to convalesce will then return to her own home.

Mr. Robert Stickney, of Cleveland, and Miss Alice Filson of this place, were married at Cleveland, Thursday, Oct. 9, by Rev. Heights, pastor of the Congregational church.  The newly wedded set out on a bridal tour, and arrived at Bellville Friday evening last.  They will make their home at the Forest City.

J.L. Garber, of Sappington, Mo., arrived here last week, and since then has been almost constantly at the bedside of his mother, who lies in an exhausted and well nigh hopeless condition.  Mr. Garber lives near St. Louis and is engaged in marketing butter, eggs, and the different vegetables.  He takes pride in handling only the best products, and the citizens of the Mound City call him by the characteristic name of "Honest Farmer".

Levi Walker and wife returned Tuesday from a visit to their son at Lima, who is Superintendent of the schools at that place.  The son's wife fell and broke her arm shortly before they reached Lima.

Mr. & Mrs. Emanuel Shafer, living two miles west of town, had perhaps forgotten that last Friday was the tenth anniversary of their wedded life, but the lads and lasses remembered it, and in the evening a merry crowd numbering forty gathered at the widow Shafer's nearby, and at eight o'clock marched over and told Mr. & Mrs. Shafer that a tin wedding was on hand.  They were warmly welcomed, and as soon as the bride and groom recovered from the surprise, they were led to the altar to renew their pledge.  In the absence of a Reverend, Mr. Curt Stump pronounced the ceremony in good style.  The boys had "planked down" for the oysters, and the girls furnished an abundant supply of cakes, so that the super following was grand and good.  Mr. & Mrs. S. were overloaded with everything in the tin-line.  The enjoyments of the evening continued until 1 o'clock when the party dispersed.

A FATAL ACCIDENT -- One of D. Spayd's Sons Killed in a Runaway.  A fatal accident occurred about four miles east of Independence on Thursday Oct. 16, which deprived the home of D. Spayd of a bright and interesting little boy, about five years of age.  Mr. Spayd was away that morning and to please the little boy and girl, they were allowed to go with A. Mishey in the wagon to hunt walnuts.  Passing by where a number of carpenters were engaged in building a school house in the Statler district, Mr. Mishey was beckoned to by one of them.  He alighted, and was but a few steps away when a number of boys and a dog came running through the woods and scared the team.  The mules whirled around immediately and the boy fell over the dash to the ground, the front wheel passing alongside his face and down over his breast.  The little girl staggering fell out the opposite end of the wagon and escaped with slight bruises.  Mr. Mishey picked up the little fellow but he asked to be let down, saying it hurt him to be carried.  He made a few steps and sunk to the ground.  Mr. Mishey again took him in his arms and he expired in a few minutes.  The corpse was taken to Sendal's to await the arrival of the grief-stricken parents.  The sorrow felt by Mr. & Mrs. Mishey was scarcely less than that of the father and mother.  The funeral took place on Friday at the Four Corners church.  Funeral sermon by Rev. Miesse.  The community deeply sympathize with the parents in the loss of their darling little Willie.

The Estate of Paul Bradrick Deceased.  Notice.  The Administration of the Estate of the above named decedent has been entrusted by the Probate Court to the undersigned.  Any person having claims against said estate, are requested to present them to the undersigned within one year.  -- Mary Bradrick, Bellville, Oct. 13th., 1879.

Independence.

Geo. Hammond has returned to Iowa.

Rufus Berger and wife are visiting here.

Ambrose McBride is visiting in Illinois.

Jno. Ramsey has reroofed his residence.

Chauncey Traxler and Lady are visiting friends here.

Levi Hissong and wife will visit friends in Mich. this week.

Rev. Orr will preach at Mt. Tabor church next Saturday evening one week.

A Broombaugh has moved into Geo. Neers house in Nichols' addition.

The Knox Co. recorder, Kunkle, was in town last Sunday buggy-riding the fair sex.

Samuel Garber, who lives several miles south of this place, is still suffering from disease.

Philip Traxler went to Cincinnati last Monday as representative of the Bellville Masonic Lodge.

Al. Secrist who had commenced practicing medicine at Mt. Cary, O., came home last week very sick.

Dr. J.M. McLaughlin arrived here last Sunday by the overland route.  His family has been here for some time.

Mathias Harter and Mrs. Berry were married Thursday by Rev. Miesse.  To the happy couple we extend our congratulations.

Sheriff Ritchie was down last Wednesday and had the old Hotel property and G.R. White's property reappraised, the former at $1400 and the latter at $600.

Elam Plank had a very narrow escape here last Tuesday.  He was in his buggy near Wises when his horse became frightened and ran at a furious rate up street, but was stopped by being turned in the alley near the church.

Red Brush.

A.B. Burkholder has taken the agency of the American Book Exchange, for the Life of Martin Luther, Wm. Pitt, Mohammet, Julius Caeser, Frederick the Great, and Christopher Columbus.

A.B. Leedy has his cider press in running order.

J.K.P. Russell will teach the Culp school in Perry Tp. next winter.

Eld. A.M. Mann will hold a series of meetings at Mt. Vernon, shortly.

Geo. Stelts will start for the west in a few days.

The question for discussion at Red Brush, next Saturday night is as follows:  Resolved that the invention of gun powder has not been beneficial to mankind.  Disputants for aff., J.G.W.A. Ball and Aaron B. Burkholder;  Neg., Marcus A. Walker and Wm. H. Fry.

Hastings.

Rev. P. Berry was on a visit to relatives in Wayne Co., recently.

John Cates is having his barn raised from the old foundation, and intends making a bank barn of it.  Mr. Deal the mason, has taken the contract for $175.

Ebenezer Leeper died Oct. 15th., aged 85 years, 5 months and 15 days.  Funeral sermon was preached by Rev. P. Berry.  Father Leeper was born in Washington Co., Pennsylvania;  emigrated to Ohio Nov., 1834;  removed to this place Apr. 1st., 1835;  where he lived til the time of his death.  He died leaving in this state, one son and one daughter to mourn his loss.  The kindest regards are given to those who lent assistance in the hour of affliction.

Died in Lucas on the 14th., a son of Hiram Fry's.

Advertiser's Index

• Amos B. Kanaga, Mansfield (attorney)
• J.B. Lewis (homeopathic physician)
• Wm. Lefever, Proprietor of Clifton House
• J.F. Ghrist, Fredericktown (tailor)
• D. Palm (barber)
• J.H. Knisely, Mansfield (shirt maker)
• J.H. Kellenberger (bread, cakes)
• Cunningham & Little (lumber yard)
• Shafer & Mock (butchers)
• Wm. Lanehart (furniture, undertaking)
• Bloom & Seiler (meat market)
• G.I. Clark (tinner)
• H.W. Howard, Bellville Planing Mills
• Gerlach & Myers (carriages, wagons)
• Maxwell & Young (dress goods)
• Miss E.A. Charles (bonnets, hats, trimmings)
• Samuel Carpenter (groceries)
• O.A. Hubbs, M.D. (homeopathic physician)
• McCreedy & White (blacksmiths)
• I.C. Ball (marble, lime, plastering)