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Bellville Independent:  04 July 1895, Vol. 8, No. 7

BELLVILLE

Jacob Klotz and wife drove to Mansfield Wednesday to spend the Fourth with Mrs. Klotz's parents.

Mrs. Geo. Tubbs of Cleveland, is visiting at present with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Koerber.

J.R. Bermont of Newville, was in Bellville Monday, and favored the INDEPENDENT with a pleasant call.

Fred Snecky, of Sandusky City, was in town Sunday.  He is being treated for cancer by Dr. S.P. Dyer and seems to feel confident that the Doctor will cure him.

Ed. Remy, Capt. W.H. Taylor of Mansfield, Capt. W.W. Cockley and A.B. Beverstock, of Lexington, the stockholders of People's Bank, had a meeting in town Tuesday, July 2.

Mr. Eli Evarts created quite an excitement Thursday evening by running a bicycle into one of the front windows of Evarts & Fisher's meat market, breaking a pane or two of glass.  It's queer how a bicycle will act at times.

Mrs. Dr. King, of Valika, Ia., is spending the present week with friends and relatives in Bellville the guest of her sister, Mrs. A.G. Faust.  After a week's visit here she will continue her journey to Pennsylvania, where she expects to remain for a portion of the summer.

MARRIED:-- Again the marriage bells ring!  Mr. Chas. E. Shaffer, of Bangorville, and Miss Susan L. Walker, near Palmyra, were united in marriage by Rev. C.S. Cliffe, at his home on last Wednesday evening.  We offer congratulations.  May peace, happiness, prosperity and a long life be theirs to share and enjoy.

A.G. Faust and son, Oliver, drove over to Mansfield Tuesday afternoon.

Miss May Andrews, of Akron, is the guest of Miss Luella Rummel the present week.

O.B. Rummel, traveling salesman for the Austin Powder Co., of Cincinnati, is at home on a couple week's vacation.

J.L. Barr, editor of the CYCLONE at Butler, was in town Tuesday, and favored us with a pleasant call.

Mr. and Mrs. H.O. Sheidley are visiting with their daughter, Mrs. Lydy, at Chicago, O., the present week.

Miss Georgia Markey, of Ft. Wayne, is visiting in Bellville at present, guest of her sister, Mrs. Robt. Young.

Miss Cora Walsh, who is teaching in the asylum at Columbus is spending her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Walsh, at this place.

By invitation quite a number of the immediate neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Barrett met at their home on Markey Street at high noon last Friday, June 28, to enjoy a lawn picnic in honor of the birthday of Mrs. B., who was the happy recipient of a lovely dinner set of one hundred pieces, a present from her husband and son, Charles, who arrived at eleven a.m. to spend the day.  Several other presents were brought by the little folks, which were greatly enjoyed.  

Howard Palm, of Butler, visited in town Tuesday.

Clyde Flaharty and Lamar Armstrong wheeled to Bucyrus Monday.

E.G. Faust and wife, of Newark, are the guests of Mr. F's. parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Faust.

Chas. Stone left for Utica, Ohio, Tuesday, to accept a position in one of the tonsorial parlors at that place.

Mr. J.O. Myers is filling the position of night operator for O.A. Faust, the regular night man at Alta, for a few days.  Oliver needs a rest just about this time.

The following officers were installed at the meeting of Casca Lodge, No. 382, K. of P., on Monday evening, C.C., Jas. E. Howard;  V.C., C.W. Caldwell;  M. of A., Harry Farber;  M. of W., Milo E. Young;  I.G., J.P. Lowe;  O.G., F.M. Hess.  The record was broken by the receipt of four petitions for membership.  The semi-annual reports of the various officers show the lodge finances to be in a good shape, although during the term a considerable sum had been paid out in sick benefits as in donations to unfortunate brothers.

Members of the old 64th. Ohio Infantry may well be proud of their comrade, John McFarland of Lucas, Ohio.  Mr. McFarland is the owner of one of the finest fruit farms in Richland County, situated a mile north of Lucas, and it is probably the largest as it contains full 300 acres.  The soil is a mixture of sand, slate and clay and is especially adapted to the raising of peaches.  He informs us that he raised peaches last year that retained at $3 per bushel.  Visitors are always welcome at the farm and Mr. M. takes great pleasure in exhibiting the fruits.  It is well worth the time to visit this magnificent farm.

On Wednesday afternoon, July 3rd., in response to invitations issued, a number of friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.Z. McDonald to witness the marriage of their daughter Verda, one of Bellville's charming and accomplished young ladies, to Mr. Oliver A. Faust, the popular and well-known son of Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Faust.  The guests numbered about twenty-five and were mostly relatives of the bride and groom and intimate friends of the family.  Those from abroad were Miss Mary McDonald, Fredericktown;  Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Faust, Newark;  Mrs. Dr. King of Valesca, Iowa;  Paul Roetlisberger and wife, Alta;  and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Graham, Johnsville.  The bride was attired in a beautiful and becoming dress of light blue taffeta silk, and the groom wore the conventional black.  Mr. Frank Steel officiated as groomsman, and Miss Wilda Coursen as bridesmaid.  At 4:30 p.m. the bridal party marched to the parlor, and after taking their position, the ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. C.W. Caldwell, of the Presbyterian church.  The wedding march was executed by Mrs. Linnie Blair.  Immediately after the ceremony the guests retired to the dining room where an elaborate wedding supper was served.  The young people were the recipients of costly and handsome presents, but lack of time and space will not allow us to enumerate them and give names of donors.  The groom presented the bride with a handsome bed-room set.  The happy couple left on the 7:11 p.m. train for Newark, Ohio, where they will spend a few days with the groom's brother, Mr. E.J. Faust, and from there they will go to Bellaire, and Granville, returning to Bellville in about a week or ten days.  The young people are both well known and will probably make this place their future home for a short time at least.  We extend our most hearty congratulations, wishing them much joy and happiness through life.

Mrs. Dr. Dyer is visiting friends in Ashland.

Miss Lena Gerlach has been quite ill the past few days.

Harry Lee returned Tuesday after a week's visit at Sandusky.

Capt. D.W. Wilson has purchased the Garber mill property.

Wm. H. Elston was in Columbus the latter part of the week on business.

J.K. Walters and Wm. Gass drove over to Mansfield Saturday on business.

Miss Grace Grauer, of Mansfield, is visiting with friends in town the present week.

Edgar Beattie, our "devil" has been confined to his bed with the measles for a few days past.

Mrs. Louie Cole, of Louisiana, is visiting with friends in Bellville, guest of Miss Jennie Gearhart.

Bellville has a curiosity in a 5-months old baby which weighs only 7¾ pounds.  The child enjoys good health.

Rev. C.E. Wirick left for home, Carthage, Ills., on Wednesday of last week, taking with him his little son, Paul.

Our friend, J.E. Timmerman, left for New York, Monday, where he will take one of the Inman line steamers for Amsterdam, Holland.  He will settle up the estate of his mother, lately deceased, and expects to be gone some time.

Mrs. J.J. Houser is spending a week with friends in Chicago, O.

Harry Coleman of Mansfield, was the guest of Sadie Brollier last Sunday.

Albert Shafer and wife, wet of town, went to Wadsworth, O., to visit relatives.

Mrs. Grant Aungst, of Butler, is visiting with Joseph Aungst and the family the present week.

Miss Rose White, Mrs. Gersham Parker and Miss Jennie Oberlin, were in Mansfield Friday.

Prof. W.S. Lynch and family left Tuesday to visit parents and friends near Warsaw, Coshocton County.

Mrs. H.M. Brown, of Loudonville, is visiting in Bellville, at present, guest of Geo. Nitschke and family.

Miss May Howard, teacher in the public schools at Toledo, came home Monday to spend a short vacation.

Mr. Chauncy Depew Hissong, a prominent young Bellvilleite, paid Butler friends a visit last Sabbath, so he did.

Mr. E.E. Smith and wife of Tiffin, O., are the guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Euna Smith, south of town.

Henry Secrist left for Trenton, Mo., last Thursday, where he will make an extended visit with friends and relatives at that place.

Mr. Elmer Witmer moved his personal effects to Akron the fore part of the week.  Elmer has a host of friends in Bellville who will be sorry indeed, to learn of his departure.

Mrs. Armstrong and children, of Newark, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Rachael Moore, at present.

Mr. J.H. Sell, of Worthington, Ohio, was the guest of his sister, Miss Hannah Sell, last Sunday.

Miss Burdelle Switzer, now teaching in Cleveland schools, is visiting her brother, Ed. Switzer.

O.H. Gurney, wife and daughter, Mrs. Frank Evarts, spent Sunday with friends in Fredericktown.

Lewis Gurney and family of Mansfield, spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. George Cunningham.

Mrs. Hannah Summers, of Fredericktown, spent Thursday in Bellville, guest of Mrs. W.N. Holland.

E.H. Hissong and R.W. Baxter, of Mansfield, spent Thursday in town.  The boys came down on their wheels.

A small fire in a pile of straw near Elmer Harter's barn, called out the fire department and created some little excitement last Saturday.  It was distinguished [sic.] however before any material damage had resulted.

Mr. J. Coleman met with quite a painful accident last Saturday while helping to take the fire engine from the house in response to an alarm that had been given.  One of the large wheels passed completely over his right foot bruising and mashing it severely.

A social will be held at the home of Eugene Dunshee on Saturday evening July 13th. for the benefit of Columbian Grange.  Ice cream and cake will be served by the ladies.  A literary program will be carried out, also good music, vocal and instrumental will be one of the features of the evening.  Everybody invited.  By order of committee.

TIMOTHY RIDGE

Mr. Ed Near and family Sundayed with his brother Marshall.

Andrew Stewart, the Hasting P.M. has moved back to his former home to take care of his aged parents.  We give him a cheerful welcome back to this neighborhood.

Miss Margaret Ann Leaper visited Mrs. Wm. Stewart last week.

Charley Harter of Pleasant Hall always drives his nice team of bays when he goes to see his best girl.

Miss Lizzie Loro is on the sick list.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Secrist attended the ice cream dinner at C. Ward's Sunday.

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Marriage licenses issued

• John B. Milner and Hattie A. Downs
• William H. Ritchey and Katie Snyder

Minute Docket

• Application to admit will of Sallie Snapp, deceased, to probate.  Hearing July 10.
• Application to admit will of John W. Kernodell, deceased, to probate.  Hearing June 29.
• Ida A. Mack was appointed executrix of the will of A.J. Mack, deceased.  No bond.
• Arlintha H. Kernodell was appointed executrix of the will of J.N. Kernodell, deceased.  No bond.