Misc. Shelby News Items (Part 8)

THE DAILY GLOBE, Shelby, Ohio, Friday, October 25, 1935, page 3.		ANNOUNCE RECENT MARRIAGE - Announcement is made of the recent marriage of Miss Dorothy Deimiling Steele of Akron to Mr. Charles Nail, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Nail of this city, to have taken place in the Lutheran parsonage in Akron last Saturday. The groom is a graduate of Miami University, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. They are making their home at 57 1/2 North Broadway.
DAILY GLOBE, Shelby, Ohio, Thursday, June 23, 1927.		BRINKERHOFF - SMITH - The marriage of Miss Bernice L. Brinkerhoff of Ganges and Mr. Burch H. Smith of this city was solemnized Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 at the Christian church parsonage in Mansfield, Rev. Tisdall officiating. A six o'clock wedding dinner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown, 43 Oak street, Mrs. Brown being a sister of the bride. After dinner the couple was escorted to Willard where they board(ed) a train for Washington and Philadelphia and other places of interest. After June 27 they will be at home to their friends at 49 East Smiley avenue, where they have furnished a home.
THE DAILY GLOBE, Shelby, Ohio, Monday, June 29, 1908, page 2.		In probate court P. O. Pjillips of Shelby has been appointed administrator of the estate of C. F. Fish, deceased. The bond was fixed at $8,000. Emily F. Abbott has been appointed administratrix of the estate of Harriet L. Abbott, deceased. Bond was fixed at $8,400. The marriage of Miss Frances Maas to Andy Adams occurred Saturday evening at 8:30 o'clock at the parish residence, the wedding being solemnized by Rev. Father Leahy at the (Most) Sacred Heart of Mary. The young people will make their future home in Shelby, both being residents of this city. Byron Fogleson, father of Carl Fogleson, was found dead in bed at Wooster Friday night. He was about 65 years of age. He went to his room Friday forenoon sometime and was not seen all day. In the evening when friends entered his room they found him dead in bed. Mrs. J. M. Fogleson, a relative, was notified and left for Wooster Saturday night. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Daily Globe, Shelby, Ohio, Monday, June 29, 1908, page 2.		At the 14th annual election of officers of the Shelby Building and Loan Company, held Saturday, June 26, 1908, the following officers were elected for "the ensuing year": President H. W. Hildebrant Vice President W. A. Shaw Treasurer L. A. Portner Secretary J. W. Williams Committee on Appraisement H. W. Hildebrant L. A. Portner J. L. Pittenger Committee on Expenses H. W. Steele James Funk L. A. Portner Auditing Committee J. L. Pittenger James Funk J. B. Shatzer B. F. Long, attorney
DAILY GLOBE, Shelby, Ohio, Saturday, June 27, 1908		The stockholders of the Shelby Canning Company elected a temporary board of Directors at their meeting last night, consisting of (Paul Crum of Franklin Township), Richard Finnegan of Sharon Township, Isaac F. Bricker and Alva W. Myers of Jackson Township, Charles Moon of Plymouth Township and M. M. Dull and Jesse N. Wheeler of Shelby. Mrs. Myers will entertain the Women's Relief Corps at "Carmen" this evening. A legal document made out to Wm. G. Setterfield and Charles Stine was found on the street yesterday and left at the Globe office. Owner may have same by calling here for it.
DAILY GLOBE, Shelby, Ohio, Saturday, June 27, 1908.		FREAK PIG - OWNED BY J. J. METZGER IS ATTRACTING ATTENTION OF OUR CITIZENS TODAY - The freak pig which is now owned by J. J. Metzger is attracting all kinds of attention. The pig was secured from John Kurtzman and was sent to Fred Kemper of Chicago, Ill., who mounted it. It has four ears, eight legs, two tails and two bodies from the front legs back. The front part of the body is supported by two legs. Just back of the fore legs two bodies branch out and are distinct and separate. Two ears and two legs are located on the pig's back and the freak is one of the most curious ever seen around here. Mention of this particular one was made some weeks ago but now that it has been mounted it is more easily seen. Shelby people who have not seen this monstrosity should by all means get a look at the freak pig. Mr. Metzger was offered a handsome figure for the same for exhibition purposes. It will be on exhibition at his restaurant and saloon for a short period only.
DAILY GLOBE, Shelby, Ohio, Tuesday, October 14, 1902, page 2		BEARDSLEY & HUBBS WILL INCREASE FORCE TO 150 MEN AND TURN OUT A MACHINE A DAY - Jonas Feighner who has been in the employ of the Shelby electric company for some time is at home for a few days and was asked to float $25,000 worth of stock for the Beardsley & Hubbs automobile company. His first statement when the request was made was that he would not conduct any side show for Mansfield. He has been connected with the interests of Shelby so substantially that he refuses at this late date to be connected with any movement which will not further the interests of Shelby. He was assured that the Beardsley & Hubbs company was not to be a side show for Mansfield and then he consented to float the stock. He started at the work this morning and before tomorrow night he will have raised more than the amount stipulated. Several prominent business men signed $2.000 each and Mr. Feighner has had no trouble in securing takers for the stock. When the required amount is raised the board of directors is to be reorganized with 15 members, seven members and the president to be selected from Shelby. The factory building is to be enlarged and the force increased from 40 men to 150. The company now turns out about five automobiles in two weeks and the capacity will be increased to six automobiles each week. The 4- employees now working in the factory are to be moved to Shelby and the Beardsley & Hubbs automobile factory will become in truth a Shelby concern. With the increase in the force at the automobile works and the new concern to be located in the bicycle factory the future of the city was never brighter than it is at present. Before soliciting his friends to take stock in the company Mr. Feighner thoroughly went over the books and acquainted himself with the condition of the company's affairs so that he is not representing a concern as a substantial company without first knowing that it is gilt edged. He states that the company is consistently turning down orders because of the inability to fill them. The enlargement and increase in force which will come when the necessary stock is raised and the board reorganized will enable the company to take care of the orders as fast as they are received.
DAILY GLOBE, Shelby, Ohio, Tuesday, October 14, 1902, page 2		SMOKE WILL BE ISSUING FROM STACKS OF CYCLE WORKS WITHIN SIX MONTHS, SAYS JONAS FEIGHNER - A prediction was made in the city clerk's office this morning by Jonas Feighner which will bring gladness to the hearts of many in Shelby. "Within six months smoke will be issuing from the silent stacks of the bicycle works." The Globe reporter was interested at once and inquired whether the automobile factory intended to move or whether the electric factory was figuring on the factory. Mr. Feighner then informed the news writer that the bicycle factory was just as good as sold and that he knew what company would get it but he was under obligations not to reveal the news at this time. It will not be occupied by any factory now located in Shelby. This means that an entirely new concern will be brought to this city and within six months Shelby will have another factory employing perhaps 300 men. This is the prediction of Jonas Feighner, made in the presence of a Globe reporter and as he is not known for his much speaking the statement is given to the public just as it was received. It was through the efforts of Mr. Feighner that the Shelby tube works was located here. He did the hustling to raise the necessary amount of stock when the situation looked dark to all the rest. It is conceded by B. J. Williams, J. W. Williams, W. W. Skiles, G. M. Skiles, H. W. Hildebrant, Henry Wentz, W. F. Sonnanstine, J. C. Fish and by D. L. Cockley when he was living that had it not been for the effort of Jonas Feighner just at the right time the tube works would have been located elsewhere. Springfield was being considered. In floating the stock he induced such men as Frank Kendall and Abraham Farington to take stock. This shows the confidence they reposed in Mr. Feighner. His interest in locating the tube works here is recited at this time to show that Mr. Feighner has always been a pusher for Shelby and has never misrepresented anything, He can be relied on. If Jonas Feighner states that "smoke will be issuing from the stacks at the old bicycle factory within six months" the people can rest assured that the prediction will be fulfilled as Mr. Feighner knows whereof he speaks. This means an era of prosperity for Shelby. The other factories of the city are in first class condition and when the automobile factory increase the force to 150 men as they expect to do and move the 40 men now employed to Shelby, real estate will boom, business will improve in every branch and Shelby will have a new lease of life. It is the sincerest wish of the people that the prediction of Mr. Feighner is fulfilled.
DAILY GLOBE, Shelby, Ohio, Wednesday, October 3, 1900.		SHELBY THUNDERBOLTS - The east side boys have organized a foot ball team and would like to challenge either the Young Americans or Fair Ground team. John Weiser was elected captain and Roy Kirkpatrick manager. Their line up is as follows: Center Worley Wilkinson Left Guard Ralph Stebbins Right Guard Frank Cubes Right End John Weiser Left End Earl Iry Left Tackle Frank Alwine (Allwein) Right Tackle Oscar Hart Quarter Frank Shiffer Full Back John Herly Right Half Back Roy Kirkpatrick Left Half Back Miles McCarty Subs M. Rother, Carl Sutter, Harlen Miller.
DAILY GLOBE, Shelby, Ohio, Wednesday, October 3, 1900, page 1.		INGRATE - ROB HIS BENEFACTOR OF FOURTEEN DOLLARS LAST SATURDAY - Last Saturday night Cordie Shinnebrook asked R. J. Rankin, a neighbor, to sleep in his house, stating that his grandmother would not let him stay at home. Mr. Rankin, who lives on Walnut street, took him in, and during the night Shinnebrook took his pocketbook, containing $14.00 and decamped with it. It is thought that the thief went to Mansfield as he was seen at the depot late Saturday night on his way to some point south on the B&O.
DAILY GLOBE, Shelby, Ohio, Wednesday, August 10, 1921.		CHARTER COMMISSION - FORM OF GOVERNMENT ADOPTED BY SHELBY VOTERS; 275 VOTES FOR, 185 AGAINST - The charter commission form of government under which Shelby will operate after January 1st, 1922, was adopted yesterday by the voters of Shelby at the primary election held for that purpose. The vote was very light only 460 voters in Shelby coming out to the polls to record their wishes on the adoption or rejection. Of this number 275 voted to adopt and 185 voted to reject the charter, thus adopting the charter form by a majority of 90 votes. Shelby has been operating for many years as a village and after a long struggle we have outgrown our village short pants and January 1st will put on long ones. There was no choices except between a charter form and a city form. The law provides that when a village reaches the 5,000 mark in population it automatically becomes a city and must operate under a city form of government unless a charter form is adopted which is something similar to the city form. The charter form was adopted as it means a savings to the taxpayers of from $6,000 to $8,000 per year over what it would cost to operate under a city form. This and this only was the reason for the adoption of the charter. Naturally when Shelby steps into long pants January 1, 1922, we will find them a little too long and perhaps a little too large in places but time will iron out the rough spots and get us used to wearing the charter form of government. All officials who are now holding office will retire January 1, 1922, without exception, and the new officials to be chosen at the November election will take up the work of directing the city affairs. There will be no primary held to nominate candidates for the various offices. Instead they will be nominated by petition. Any one who desires can be a candidate for any office he desires to fill. In order to do this they must secure a petition and have it signed by the required per cent of the voters. This petition is then filed with the county board of elections and the names of the candidates for the various offices will all be placed upon a non-partisan ballot. They will then be voted on at the coming November election. We are told that some people voted against the adoption of the charter form as they supposed someone was trying to slip something over on them. Some voters were misinformed as Shelby could not continue under the village or present form of government. The change had to made to either to the city form or charter form. The utmost good faith has been shown all the way through by the members of the charter commission and the present city officials and there was no desire or inclination to keep the voters in the dark. Some voters also reported that they voted against the charter because it would keep the present city officials in office two years longer. Again they were wrong as the charter will not accomplish this. All officers now serving the city will go out of office January 1st, 1922. The vote of the various precincts for and against the charter were as follows: A B C E F G Tot. Yes 33 73 48 38 41 42 - 275 No 27 39 21 42 30 26 - 185
DAILY GLOBE, Shelby, Ohio, Tuesday, January 8, 1901.		SAFE ROBBERS BREAK THE BANK AT SHILOH - Shiloh was the scene of a bold bank robbery last night. That village was thrown into a flurry of excitement when it was discovered that the village bank had been broken into and the safe blown. The bank robbers so far as the bank officials are able to ascertain secured about $1500 in currency and an unknown sum of gold. The bank officials are busy today investigating to learn their exact loss. Bank robbers have been operating all over the country. There seems to be no such thing as a burglar proof safe. Shiloh, a small village of 1000 about eight miles northeast of Shelby, was visited by bank robbers along with two larger cities in the state. The robbers were unusually bold. McNarris Cieland, proprietor of the hotel at Shiloh stated that the robbers broke open the front door of the bank and blew the safe, securing $1500 and some gold. The exact amount stolen, he says, is not known. Shiloh has a village marshal but no night police force. The village was virtually at the mercy of the robbers. The men no doubt knew this. After blowing the safe and securing the money the robbers stole two horses from Mr. Gilger and made their escape. One horse had a star on its face, the other had a white face. Both horses are bay. It is thought that their were four of the robbers as two single rigs were stolen. The burglars are said to have gone north from Shiloh but they could not be traced any distance. Marshal Hunter, was in communication with the Shiloh marshall this morning and was informed of the details of the robbery. No expense is being spared in the attempt to locate the robbers. All surrounding towns and cities were notified of the robbery before 7:30 o'clock this morning. The robbery will not effect the credit of the Exchange bank which is backed by plenty of capital. The amount stolen will not exceed more than $1500 it is thought. David Ozier, brother of Postmaster Nelson Ozier of Mansfield, is said to be the heaviest owner in the bank. It is understood that the institution was established by John Smith and David Ozier. LATEST - Word was received in this city later than the bank robbers secured about $1000. This was given out after an investigation by the bank officials. The horses have been found at Norwalk. There were three to five of the burglars. The robbery is supposed to have take place about 2 o'clock this morning. A traveling salesman at the hotel heard the explosion when the safe was blown. The robbers first broke open the back door but there were barrels against the door on the inside and they were unable to get in. Failing to get through the rear doors they broke through the front door, drilled the safe, blew it, and escaped with $1000.
DAILY GLOBE, Shelby, Ohio, Wednesday, August 19, 1925, page 1.		SIXTY FROM SHELBY - WILL LEAVE THIS FALL TO ENTER VARIOUS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES - Sixty young men and women will leave Shelby this fall to enter various colleges and universities. An effort was made to make this list complete but if any young lady or young man had been overlooked in preparing the list the Globe will be glad to print an additional list if the names are reported to this office. Mary Van Horn, National Park Seminary, Washington, D.C. Virginia Van Horn, National Park Seminary, Washington, D.C. John Crandall, Case School of Applied Science, Cleveland Robert Green, Amherst College, Amherst, Mass. Robert Simokat, Case School of Applied Science, Cleveland Haven Zebold, Case School of Applied Science, Cleveland Reymer Bricker, Case School of Applied Science, Cleveland Albert Barkdull, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Bruce Crittenden, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio Herbert Poland, Wittenberg College, Springfield, Ohio Oakley Shaw, Wittenberg College, Springfield, Ohio Dick Shaw, Wittenberg College, Springfield, Ohio Hermogent Mayer, O.S.U. Hospital, Columbus, Ohio Esther Hamilton, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio Margaret Bowsher, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio Anna Oxman, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio Florence Metcalfe, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio Ruth Roberts, Grant Hospital, Columbus, Ohio Isabelle Poland, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio Alice Kirkpatrick, Oberlin Business College, Oberlin, Ohio Mary Tracht, Oberlin Business College, Oberlin, Ohio Georgiana Moore, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Kathryn Morris, Wooster College, Wooster, Ohio Mildred Armstrong, Lake Erie College, Painesville, Ohio Forrest Kirkpatrick, Bethany College, Bethany, W. Va. Elizabeth Kuhn, Oberlin Kindergarten Training School, Oberlin, Ohio Harry Hannafus, Oberlin Business College, Oberlin, Ohio Elizabeth Anderson, St. Lukes Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio Fern Weaver, American Conservatory of Music, Chicago, Ill. Gertrude Kotz, Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio Walter Kuhn, Wharton College, Philadelphia, Pa. Virginia Seltzer, College of Art, Philadephia, Pa. Bessie Easly, Charity Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio Dudley Seltzer, Brown University, Providence, R.I. Mildred Gilmore, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio Roy Price, Bethany College, Bethany, W. Va. Frank Long, Ohio Northern, Ada, Ohio Mervin Clark, Ohio Northern, Ada, Ohio Frances Koch, Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio Stuart Crawford, Bethany College, Bethany, W. Va. Maurice Betts, Bethany College, Bethany, W. Va. Howard Pannabaker, Bethany College, Bethany, W. Va. Richard Wareham, Wooster College, Wooster, Ohio Kathryn McKee, Kent Normal School, Kent, Ohio Alice Brown, Mansfield Business College, Mansfield, Ohio Francis Mott, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio George Fackler, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Ellen Fireoved, Boston School of Elocution, Boston, Mass. William Morris, Bethany College, Bethany, W. Va. Helen Hackett, St Luke's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio Luella Kuhn, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio Essie Norton, St. Luke's Hospital, Cleveland Lucile Tilock, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio Wayne Carlton, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio Helen May, St. Luke's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio Marjorie Kennedy, Oberlin Business College, Oberlin, Ohio Ruth Stroup, Heidelberg University, Tiffin, Ohio Wanda Kuhn, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio James Ellery, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa.
THE DAILY GLOBE, Shelby, Ohio, Wednesday, August 6, 1941.		RUNAWAY BOY FOUND TODAY - VERNON LAD DISCOVERED ASLEEP IN OAT SHOCK AFTER ALL-NIGHT SEARCH - A ten-year-old Vernon Junction boy who, angered by a whipping, left home Tiesday evening was found at 6 a.m. today after an all night search by a dozen or more relatives and neighbors. Theodore Roberts, 14, his brother, found Charles Roberts asleep in an oat shock near the Pennsylvania railroad early this morning. The smaller lad tried to hide behind the tracks but his brother discovered him and brought him home. Lee Roberts the father called Shelby police Tuesday night and had a missing person message broadcast over the state highway patrol radio system. He called this morning and cancelled the message. According to Theodore Roberts, an older sister, Margaret, 16, whipped Charles for fighting with a younger brother. Charles went to his room, gathered up some clothing and left the house. Learning of the boy's absence, the father who works at the Ohio Seamless Tube Co. plant in Shelby, called the highway patrol and organized a search. The searchers combed the area around the junction without success until the older brother came across the sleeping lad in the oats field. Charles was none the worse for the night in the open today.
SHELBY NEWS, Shelby, Ohio, June 25, 1897, page 1		SHELBY ELECTRIC COMPANY - The village of Shelby, in Ohio, is conspicuous for several things in the manufacturing world, among which is the Shelby Electric company, manufacturer of incandescent lamps. This company was organized in 1896, and began putting its lamps on the market during the early part of 1897. The vigorous advertising methods pursued by the management of the company brought its name into immediate prominence, and the product has, since the start, been taken far in advance of the capacity of the plant. The Shelby Electric company is composed of a number of capitalists, who, having been successful in investments in other manufacturing establishments in the village, principally in the steel tube works, which is said to be the largest bicycle tubing establishment in the world, the Shelby Cycle Manufacturing company, which is one of the leading bicycle factories of this country, and the Shelby Mill company, which produces daily nearly 1,000 barrels of flour, thought they saw an opportunity for an investment in the line of incandescent lamp manufacturing, through the chance opportunity of interesting Prof. A. A. Chaillet, formerly of Paris, France. Prof. Chaillet succeeded in demonstrating to these gentlemen and to the electrical engineers whom they consulted that it was possible for him, by using an entirely new method, to produce an incandescent lamp that, he felt confident, would be superior to any on the market. In order to demonstrate the practicality of making this lamp, this company was organized, and the $100,000 of its stock sold within 24 hours after the investigators had been satisfied that Prof. Chaillet could actually produce the lamp he claimed. The company proceeded very conservatively, building a factory only large enough to manufacture 1,000 lamps a day. That there might be no mistakes, and that the experience of the various factories making incandescent lamps in this country might be taken advantage of, in addition to the knowledge and experience obtained by Prof. Chaillet during the many years he had manufactured incandescent lamps in France and Germany, the company secured the services of Joseph Hardwick, who for a number of years was engaged in the laboratories of the Thomson-Houston Electric company at Lynn, Mass., during which time that company expended a great deal of money in investigating different lamp filaments, and also the services of Charles F. Stilwell, who was intimately connected with Mr. Edison, working with him during the entire period of all of the experimenting at Menlo Park, where the first incandescent lamp was made, and who afterward had entire charge of the Edison factory manufacturing incandescent lamps at Hamilton, Ontario. The personnel of any new enterprise is interesting as well as important. For the benefit of those who know the Shelby Electric company only by reputation, the portraits of the men behind it are given, with the following outline sketches: W. W. Skiles, the president of the Shelby Electric company, is also president of the Citizens' Bank, president of the Shelby School Board, a director of the Shelby Steel Tube company and also a director of the Shelby Water company, and largely interested in the Shelby Cycle Manufacturing company. Mr. Skiles is senior member of the firm of Skiles & Skiles, well-known railroad attorneys. G. M. Skiles, vice-president of the Shelby Electric company and junior member of the law firm of Skiles & Skiles, is also vice-president of the Shelby Water company, a director of the Citizens' bank, a director in the Shelby Cycle Manufacturing company, and is largely interested in the Shelby steel tube works. M. H. Davis, treasurer, is president of the American League of Winter Wheat Millers...Mr. Davis is also president of the Shelby Mill company and president of the Shelby Water company, a director of the First National Bank and a director in the Shelby Steel Tube company. J. C. Fish, secretary of the Shelby Electric company, and in whose hands the management of its affairs has been placed, is a director of the Shelby Mill company and a director of the Shelby Water company...For the last eight years he has been engaged in the water works department of the John H. McGowan company of Cincinnati, Ohio, as a salesman of water works engines. A. A. Chaillet, the technical manager of the company, and upon whom it chiefly depends for its advice regarding all points pertaining to the manufacturing of its product, was engaged in the factory operated by his father near Paris, France, when the incandescent lamp was made by them in Europe. The professor has been engaged as a manufacturer of incandescent lamps since 1878, having had charge of the laboratory of the largest factory in Germany. Mr. Chaillet came to this country in 1892 to manufacture lamps at Marlboro, Mass. He had been engaged in Germany by the Schaefer company to assist it in making filaments and remodeling its plant. This factory was closed by the Edison company shortly after Professor Chaillet had completed his work of remodeling. The professor was then engaged in the designing department of the General Electric company at Lynn, Mass., and has recently completed the design of an electric locomotive for the Jeffreys Manufacturing company of Columbus, Ohio. Professor Chaillet is not only an electrician of extensive experience and knowledge, but is a thorough chemist and mineralogist. John Cooper Whiteside, A. S. M. E., for a number of years superintendent of the Cooper Engine works at Mount Vernon, Ohio, is the superintendent of the Shelby Electric company. Mr. Whiteside has also made a specialty of electrical engineering, and this, with the mechanical knowledge his long experience has brought him, is a great aid to the company, as it puts him in position to give advice on any point pertaining to an electric plant, in the engine, boiler, or any other part of the plant, or to any difficulty in wiring or any of the electrical apparatus. Jonas Feighner is one of the directors of the company. Mr. Feighner is one of the most experienced bicycle men in the country, having been connected with the Lozier Manufacturing company of Cleveland, Ohio, for the past 15 years. Mr. Feighner has gained a great reputation as a pusher for trade, and his large experience with the large manufacturing plants in the country has made his advice invaluable to the Shelby Electric company. Henry Wentz, director, is a man of extensive experience, being also a director of the Sutter Furniture company and secretary of the Mutual Plate Glass Insurance association. He is largely interested in the Shelby Steel Tube company, and is a director of the Citizens' bank. Mr. Wentz is one of the largest owners of real estate in Shelby, having laid out the boulevard, which is the most beautiful residence portion of the town. Edwin Mansfield, another director, is a member of the law firm of Mansfield & Long, and is also largely interested in the Shelby Steel Tube works and a director of the Citizens' bank. B. J. Williams, a fourth director, is cashier of the First National bank, a director of the Shelby Steel Tube works and a director in the Shelby Water company. Each of the four gentlemen last named is well qualified to act as director of a manufacturing company; they have all been identified with financial transactions of considerable importance. Joseph Hardwick, the lamp expert, has had a wide American experience, having served with the Thomson-Houston, Columbia and Universal companies. The intention of the company is not to make lamps to see how cheaply they can be made, but to see how well they can be made; and although the Shelby lamps are new to a great many consumers, the price has been generally maintained from the start. The success of the company thus far has been remarkable, as by the first of March it had received so many orders that it was necessary to begin running nights and to increase the size of the factory...By the middle of April it was decided by the board to again double the size of the factory, and this was done as speedily as possible, the factory now having an output of 4,000 lamps per day, and the force is still obliged to run nights, but another addition to the factory is contemplated. The product of the Shelby Electric company is different from that of other manufacturers of lamps, as it makes a specialty of lamps with a tipless bulb of exceedingly high efficiency and long life. The company claims many advantages for its method of production, chief among which is the filament, which is radically different from that used by any other manufacturer, and the method of exhausting, which is said to be much more perfect than that used by any other lamp factory in the country. Each Shelby lamp is tested at its normal voltage for three hours before it is shipped out. It is interesting to quote a report of the first factory test from a local paper: 'The object of the first test was to demonstrate the efficiency of the Shelby lamp as compared with others. To do this, lamps of various makes were operated at the same time to show the difference in brilliancy when burning at their normal voltage and candle power. The Shelby lamp was easily distinguished as the most efficient by everyone present. Not satisfied with this test, several lamps of different makes were tested in the same manner, in order to select the most efficient lamp to compare with. The most brilliant lamp of other makes having been determined, it was selected for comparison with the Shelby lamp. The result of the conclusion of this test was watched with great interest by all present, and much to the satisfaction of those interested. The difference in favor of the Shelby lamp was so apparent that no doubt was left in the minds of the most skeptical that claims made by Prof. Chaillet for his new filament were not only true but could be considered modest in the extreme. The question of efficiency, although one of the most important in connection with the use of incandescent lamps, is not the only one. The purchaser of lamps must consider in connection with the efficiency, the length of life of the lamps he buys, as it is possible to burn lamps at so high an efficiency as to materially shorten the life, thus making the lamp uncommercial. That the remarkable claims of Prof. Challiet might be verified regarding the life of his lamp at its increased efficiency, the new Shelby lamp and its competitors were burned at a gradually increased voltage constituting what is known as a forced life test. Lamp after lamp of various makes burned out and exploded until the laboratory was lighted alone by the Shelby lamp, not one of the Shelby lamps having been visibly injured by the extreme severity of this conclusive test. At present the Shelby Electric company is not a member of the lamp pool.
SHELBY NEWS, Shelby, Ohio, Friday, June 25, 1897		Following is a list of the folks involved in producing Shelby's 4th of July celebration in 1897, including the dynamite crew. Terry OFFICERS OF THE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT SHELBY, OHIO MONDAY JULY 5, 1897 Chairman S. F. Stambaugh Secretary Henry E. Sheets Treasurer Chas E. Trounstine COMMITTEES Arrangements B. F. Long, Chairman Chas. Trounstine Al Moore Jonas Feighner F. C. Schiffer J. M. Fogleson Capt. Kingsboro Fred Waite H. E. Sheets Printing H. E. Sheets, Chairman W. L. Dickerson J. G. Hill Music W. L. Dickerson, Chairman Howard Seltzer John Feighner Decorations Harry Sotzen, Chairman Chas. Moore Jake Guinther Milt Keiser Howard McComb Industrial Parade Al Moore, Chairman Ernest Hunter J. A. Seltzer Geo. Armstrong Frank Rabold Stacy Miller A. W. Gump J. C. Fish M. H. Davis R. Heath Geo. Sutter Sam'l Schreffler Olney & Lambreaux Fox Chase Dr. Winbigler, Chairman Al Moore L. A. Portner Foot Races F. C. Schiffer, Chairman Al Moore C. S. Moore Fireworks H. E. Sheets, Chairman D. B. Norton J. M. Fogleson Bicycle Races Capt. Kingsboro, Chairman F. C. Schiffer Howard Seltzer Alfred Thompson Jonas Feighner John Seltzer Pony Race Fred Waite, Chairman Snollagoster Parade A. C. Freeman, Chairman Firing Dynamite John Lease George Lee Marshal of the Day S. F. Stambaugh Chairman of Committees assistants, etc. S. F. Stambaugh
Shelby City Officials, 1897 SHELBY NEWS, Shelby, Ohio, Friday, July 2, 1897		CITY Mayor B. F. Long Clerk W. F. Sonnanstine Treasurer Al Anderson Street Commissioner Isaac Millard Marshal E. H. Hunter Solicitor Edwin Mansfield Chief, Fire Dept. Joseph Tucker Council J. A. Seltzer Council J. A. Bushey Council M. S. Payne Council Francis Brucker Council Geo. Armstrong Council C. G. Grosscup SHARON TWP Justice H. W. Hildebrant Justice T. J. Green Trustee E. Myers Trustee Clark Skiles Trustee Wm. Weaver Clerk W. F. Sonnanstine Treasurer C. A. Moyer Constable J. D. Sigler Constable E. B. Walters SCHOOL BOARD President W. W. Skiles Vice President W. S. Miller Member Fred Sutter Member Wm. Morris Member L. W. Barkdull Member A. W. Gump SEWERAGE COMMISSION President W. S. Miller Member Fred Sutter Member A. W. Gump Member A. F. Hyde Member D. V. Wherry BOARD OF HEALTH President B. F. Long Clerk W. F. Sonnanstine Member Henry Bistline Member John Whalen Member H. E. Kingsboro Member Henry Moyer Member Jacob Lewis Member John Phillips STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL Fire G. W. Armstrong M. S. Payne John Bushey Grades and Roads C. G. Grosscup J. Bushey J. A. Seltzer Electric Lights F. Brucker J. A. Seltzer J. Bushey Finance J. A. Seltzer G. W. Armstrong M. S. Payne Ordinance M. S. Payne F. Brucker G. W. Armstrong Public Buildings F. Brucker and Grounds G. W. Armstrong J. Bushey Water Works C. G. Grosscup F. Brucker M. S. Payne Sewerage M. S. Payne C. G. Grosscup J. Bushey
THE DAILY GLOBE, Shelby, Ohio, Friday, May 22, 1925		Miss Alice Brown and Jesse Easterling attended the dance at Mansfield last evening. Charles Huber and Walter VanHorn were business callers for the Shelby Salesbook at Fremont today.
THE DAILY GLOBE, Shelby, Ohio, Thursday, May 21, 1925		J. C. Harper of LaJolla, Cal. is spending a few days visiting at the home of his brother I. P. Harper on Whitney avenue. W. M. Hageman put a piano in the social room of the Reformed Church yesterday, which the congregation purchased at C. W. Sipe & Company, local dealers. Mr. and Mrs. John Warden were the guests of friends in Crestline Tuesday evening. DINNER PARTY – Miss Isabel Poland entertained a number of her friends at the home of Mrs. Bernard Poland on East main street last evening. The affair was in the manner of a six o’clock dinner served to the six guests present. A enjoyable time was then had after the dinner in music, singing and social time. Those present were Misses Ruth Roberts, Esther Hamilton, Virginia VanHorn, Margaret Bowsher, Isabel Poland and Mrs. Bernard Poland. JIMMY MAYER – STRUCK BY MACHINE AND LANDED ON THE RUNNING BOARD BUT ESCAPED INJURY – Jimmy Mayer, the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Mayer, had a thrilling experience yesterday afternoon and escaped without a scratch. Jimmy was having the time of his life with his coaster wagon. He was coasting down the driveway at the home of Bert Fix, director of finance, on West Main street. While engaged in doing this he of course dashed from the driveway out on the street. Jimmy and his coaster wagon loomed up on the street just ahead of Clarence Morton who was driving along in a machine at a moderate and reasonable rate of speed. Clarence made the effort of his life to keep from striking Jimmy and his wagon and in doing so shot up over the curb, however not before he struck the wagon. The wagon was broken and Jimmy was thrown upon the running board of the machine. Fortunately he was not injured bur was badly frightened by his experience.
THE DAILY GLOBE, Shelby, Ohio, Thursday, January 17, 1901.		BOARD OF TRADE - STARTS OFF WITH MANY OPINIONS AND IS - LEFT WITH 12 MEN - In response to the Globe's call for a meeting of citizens to form a board of trade, about 75 business men met last night at the city hall. Col. D. L. Cockley was elected temporary chairman and C. S. Moore temporary secretary. The preamble and by laws of the Mansfield board of trade were read and many suggestions offered, after which a committee consisting of G. M. Skiles, J. A. Seltzer, M. H. Davis, F. L. Smith and V. O. Peters was appointed to draw up a preamble for the organization of the Shelby Board of Industry. While these men were at work some 60 of the businessmen signed a paper on the secretary's table, agreeing to become members and pay a fee of $1.00 for belonging to the same. The committee reported the following preamble: "We, whose names appear below hereby associate ourselves together for the purpose of forming an organization to be known as the Board of Industry of Shelby, Ohio, the object of which shall be to advance the interests of Shelby by encouraging industry, extending trade, increasing our facilities for business and for the general welfare of our institutions." On a motion by M. H. Davis it was adopted. The committee also reported that officers be elected, including president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and board of directors, placing the membership fee at $1.00 per year. A motion was made by B. F. Long to adopt this report, but in a general discussion started along the line that a higher fee ought to be charged in order to limit the membership to only those whose active business interests would allow them to pay a fee of $10 for membership. This lasted for an hour or more and was finally cleared away by placing a motion on the table and passing another motion, made by Father Graham It was to the effect that: "A board of 10 men be elected to deliberate and form plans, giving the objects and conditions of membership of a Board of Industry for Shelby, Ohio." This motion carried and was followed by the nomination of ten men, who were then elected by acclamation to the positions. They were: D. L. Cockley Father Graham R. Heath J. A. Seltzer J. C. Fish L. A. Howe G. M. Skiles Francis Brucker Ed. Mansfield M. H. Davis These men will hold a meeting at the office of Skiles & Skiles in a few days and decide upon the proper method for forming a Board of Industry, the fee to be charged for membership, and the best way of organizing so that the best interests of Shelby may be served. Several propositions which would have been offered to the Board had it organized, were laid by and will not come before the body, as they lie by limitation before a board can be organized.
Shelby Senior Center Board of Directors, 18 January 2008		President Dick Reed Vice-President Emile John Secretary Janet Yetzer Treasurer Linda Hicks Director Marilyn John Board Member Gordon Eyster Board Member Al Kempf Board Member Virginia Swanger Board Member Allison McNary Board Member Richard Hostetler Board Member Lisa Bihl
SHELBY SENIOR CENTER By Terry Wilson		SHELBY – Shelby’s senior citizens have a new center to be proud of. Thanks to the efforts of a myriad of volunteers and the generosity of the private and commercial sectors, a new facility is ready for its grand opening. A senior citizen facility was long needed in the community and in 1993 it finally happened. Thanks primarily to the efforts of a few women, including Virginia Swanger and Janice Lenczowski, the dream became a reality and the organization was incorporated in 1994. Housed initially on Mansfield Avenue, in what is now Mama’s Pizza, the community hub began operations. An anonymous grant of $25,000 was received and operations began. According to Swanger, “We operated three days a week in a cramped space and parking immediately became a problem. We began a Tuesday card party and lunch but continued to search for a larger facility so we could offer the seniors more.” Then, in 2003, the seniors moved their operation to the basement of the 1^st Lutheran Church on Broadway. According to Swanger, “We cannot thank the Lutheran Church enough. Their support for our program was wonderful and much appreciated. I don’t know what we would have done without them. Community support has been fantastic. St. Mary’s even let us use their kitchen and facilities for fund-raising fish frys.” Now the organization has moved to their new 6,000 square-foot facility on North Gamble Street and the change is amazing. According to Director Marilyn John, “We now have a brand new, up-to-date facility and we can now offer expanded hours and activities for our seniors. Our membership has increased from 60 regular attendees to over 90 members now.” The new facility now offers Bingo, potluck dinners, line dancing, shuffleboard, Euchre, yoga and other exercise classes. They also have planned their first of many bus trips open to the community. They will be traveling to the Cleveland Home and Flower Show on Thursday, February 7. Other activities are also planned for the future. “We even have our own commercial kitchen. We had our first Pancake Breakfast on January 5 and will be offering breakfast on the first Saturday of every month from 8 to 10:30 a.m. We also have our first Fish Fry scheduled for February 15 from 4 to 7:30 p.m.. We will be having a Fish Fry every month on the third Friday.” Ms. John added. The kitchen features the latest equipment and cost $93,000 in its entirety. Although the facility is a definite showcase now, disaster visited the soon-to-open facility when the August 2007 flood deposited 14 inches of water and mud throughout the building. “It was my first day on the job.” Ms. John reflected. “It was also the day scheduled for the final walk-through inspection of the building.” The high point was that the furnishings and kitchen equipment had not yet arrived. “If those items had been in the building, we would have had a monumental disaster.” Ms John added. As it was, the overall repair cost to the $700,000 project was about $50,000 and hundreds of hours of volunteer labor. All doors and trim had to be replaced. The kitchen cabinets were ruined, as was the lower drywall and trim that had to be replaced and painted. Floor tile also suffered. “We are truly thankful for the efforts of L & M Builders, our general contractor through the construction effort.” Ms. John related. “They bent over backwards to take care of those flood repairs. Our opening was delayed six to eight weeks but, thanks to L & M Builders and volunteers like Janet Yetzer and so many others, we were successful.” Ms. John continued, “Volunteers are the backbone of the Center. Without the efforts of Jim Henkel, Jim McBride, Mel John, the Board of Directors, Linda Hicks and others, none of this would have been possible. There are just too many people to thank for all of their outstanding efforts but they should all rest assured their contributions are greatly appreciated.” In addition to individual volunteers, businesses, such as Village Engineering, Sutter’s Home Decorating, and others, donated time, services, and material to the project. Of particular note monetarily is that no taxpayer dollars were used in either the construction or the operation of the new Center – all monies came from donations or grants. Two bond issues, for $200,000 and $50,000, were turned down by local voters so backers launched a private effort to secure the funds. According to Ms. John, “This building was built and furnished through the generosity of community businesses and people and the use of available grants. Donations ranged from just a few dollars to thousands.” The land itself, valued at $125,000, was donated by the Ralph Phillips family. The family also financed the costs of engineering and excavation at the site. According to past Treasurer and current Vice-President Emile John, a total of 352 donations were made to the project with 292 of those coming from individuals throughout the area. Dofasco Copperweld made a $75,000 donation to the project. Because of this donation, the large hall will be named in their honor. Other donations, in excess of $15,000, came from Richland Bank, Citizens Bank, MTD, the Ohio State Eagles Charity Fund, and from an anonymous donor. A major portion of needed finances came from four grants, with the Shelby Foundation leading the way with $100,000. This grant specifically came from funds donated by W. R. and Ladye Moody and the building will be named in their honor. The organization, however, is named the Shelby Senior Center. Richland County Foundation also presented the organization with a $50,000 grant to bolster the coffers of the project. A federal USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant was received in the amount of $32,100. These monies were used to purchase some of the Center’s furnishings, according to Mr. John. Additionally, a combined effort by the City of Shelby and Richland County Commissioners netted $37,000 in the form of a Community Development Block Grant. Funds from this grant were used to offset part of the cost of the state-of-the-art commercial kitchen. And the giving does not end there. According to Ms. John, “The PCTC Janitorial Services class cleans our facility, on a volunteer basis. PCTC Graphics Art class volunteers have also done wonderful work for us.” The new Shelby Senior Center is truly a jewel in the crown of the community, one that all are invited to visit and tour during Friday’s Open House (18 January 2008). Membership in the Shelby Senior Center costs $48 annually or non-members will be charged a daily fee of $3 to participate in activities. Membership is restricted to those ages 50 and up. There are also two rooms available to the community for rental. For further information, contact the Center directly. The Shelby Senior Center is located at 154 North Gamble Street in Shelby. Ms. John and staff can be reached by calling (419) 342-7223 or by Email at shelbysrcenter@embarqmail.com. A website highlighting the Center and its activities is planned for the near future. For now, however, event schedules can be obtained by calling the Center or interested parties can receive the event calendar via Email.

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