Vol. VIII,NO.28. – DECEMBER 15, 1904.
COURT NOTES.
The case of James Brooks vs. the village of Vermilion et al, was dismissed Monday for want of prosecution. Plaintiff sued to recover $400 which was a claim for furniture destroyed by the health authorities after a case of smallpox.
Geo. Evans of Vermilion was bound over to the probate court in the sum of $200 Monday on the charge of stealing a beef hide from Geo. B. Krapp. The hide is valued at $5.
Richard Tait in the common pleas court Thursday changed his plea of not guilty to one of guilty for assault and battery. Judge Reed sent the prisoner to the Toledo workhouse for four months and fined him 4100 and costs. Tait stabbed Thomas E. Thorpe in a quarrel at Vermilion.
Damages in the sum of $50,000 are asked by Hilda W. Smith, who has sued the New York, Chicago & St. Louis railroad. The plaintiff alleges that on Dec. 18th while a brakeman on the Lake Shore, a switch engine operated by the defendant struck him in Chicago. His legs, he alleges, were almost severed from his body and had to be amputated. Smith lives in Chicago.
Prosecutor H.R. Williams received an order from the court Thursday to obtain the photograph of the two prisoners James Winslow and Peter Chaver who are being held for perjury. Photographer John Dietz says he can take a flash light photo of the two whether they object or not. Prosecutor Williams, since his visit to Toledo is of the opinion that the real name of Winslow is Lawrence Jones and that his home is at White Chapel, O. While he was in Toledo it is very probably that he took the name of Winslow as there had been a man by that name at the address he gave, thinking that the authorities would be satisfied on that point without investigation. It is thought that while in Toledo he met Chaver.
Vermilion has a new dentist. C.S. Beurmann, of Howell, Mich., has rented the Trinter house and will in a few days open dental parlors fully equipped and up-to-date, therein. Dr. Beurmann has studied at the University of Michigan and is a graduate of the Ohio Medical University at Columbus. He comes there from Howell where he has practiced his profession. His family will join him later.
A canning factory is among the possibilities for Berlin Hts. in the near future. A committee visited Payne and Continental last week to investigate the factories at those places.
Mayor Baker of North Amherst has a lively competitor for the postmastereship of that little city. It is Miss Florence Theiman, a schoolteacher who recently lost her situation. She has sent a petition signed by 450 people to the President.
Consumptives Barred.
The Postoffice [sic] Department has decided that in the future persons suffering from consumption will not be employed in the post office or other Government positions from which they are likely to spread that terrible disease. This decision was reached by the Civil Service Commission and an order was issued that hereafter all persons must submit to a physical examination and if the presence of consumption is found the sufferer must not be employed. This may seems a little hard on the consumptive but it is right. The disease is spread in that way, it is not the hereditary. It is infectious and can be taken from one person by another. It is not the only disease that can be spread in that way. There are other serious diseases which should preclude a man from handling the mails or other articles that people must have. Physical qualifications are quite as essential as mental and moral qualifications in the public service.
Obituary.
Peter L. Allen was born in New York City, Sept. 8th, 1826. He came to Hinckley, Ohio at the age of eight years with his father, his mother having died a short time before. Mr. Allen moved to West Richfield at the age of seventeen and lived with Mr. Page with whom he learned his trade being tht of a Harness Maker. After some years he came in possession of the business for himself and continued until about five years ago when on the account of the illness of Mrs. Allen he gave up his business and they came to live with their daughter Mrs. Upon Darby of Vermilion.
He married Mariett Selley Oct. 4, 1848 and with the exception o one year in Litchfield and five in Vermilion their entire life was spent at West Richfield.
He became a Mason in the year 1855. No one loved his lodge and his brethren more than he. He was loyal to all of its requirements and took pride in its interest and that of his brothers.
He untied with the M.E. Church at West Richfield in 1852. He loved the church and made it first in his life.
He enjoyed and loved the services of the sanctuary. He very seldom if ever missed a regular church service when at all able to be present. He was very active in the work committed to his hands and for most of his church held some official position in either that of Steward or Trustee and often both. He was for many years a Sunday school teacher and worker. Through all of his sickness he was patient and trustful. He knew that the end was near. He waited God’s own time. His last song was: “I am Trusting Lord in Thee.”
He died Dec. 8th, 1904, age 78 yrs. 3 mos.
He leaves his companion two daughters and one son and one sister besides other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his death.
The funeral was held at the home of his daughter West of Vermilion on Saturday afternoon in charge of the Masonic Order of Vermilion who attended in a body. His pastor rev. Rupert officiated assisted by Rev. Balson.
His body was taken to West Richfield, his old home for burial, on Sunday where a short sermon was held in charge of the Masonic order of which he was formerly a member. The deceased being a member of Ely Lodge was accompanied by three of its members, Geo. McConnelly, John Englebry, Albert Leimbach also Rev. Rupert of Gibson Lodge, Wakeman.
Obituary.
Richard James Juston Whitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Whitt, was born at Pittsburg, Pa. Aug. 1, 1878.In childhood Van wert, Ohio was his home a few years and also Findlay, O. several years. Since 1897 Vermilion township has been his home.
December 23, 1898, Mr. Whitt entered the army and served his full three years of enlistment, being a member of the 22nd regiment of U.S. Infantry. Sept. 8, 1899, he was promoted to a corporalship and December 11, 1901, a second promotion came, making him a sergeant. He was honorably discharged at Manila, Philippine Islands December 22, 1901.
Under service the record reads: “Honest and faithful.” Under character is recorded the work “excellent”. His physical condition was not good at the time of being mustered out, but he had escaped being wounded. He participated in engagements and skirmishes upon the following dates: March 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, April 22nd, Aug. 12th, and Sept 18th in 1899 and May 26th, 1900.
In the fall of 1902 Mr. Whitt entered upon railroad work in which he was sinning his way, but on December 9th, last Friday, he was instantly killed at Akron, Ohio, while on duty as a brakeman. He leaves in bereavement of the immediate family father, mother, two brothers and two sisters. One sister preceded him to the spirit work ten years ago. This cutting off in early manhood is a great shock and the sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family. Funeral services were held at the residence on the State road Sunday afternoon, Rev. Geo. E. Merrill of the Congregations Church, officiating.
The beautiful spectacular comedy Bibi, A night in Toyland at the Town Hall, Wednesday Dec. 21 at 8 o’clock.
BIRMINGHAM
Mr. Funk has been selling baking powder containing a number that drew a steel range. Mrs. Garrett on the east side of the river drew the stove and everyone is glad.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Heinzling are happy over the possession of a baby boy, which arrived last week.
The Ladies of the M.E. church gave a chicken-pie social at the home of Mrs. E. Ennis last week. They cleared a little less than ten dollars.
Mr. Heald is still moving but will soon be settled on the east side.
The stores begin to look like Xmas and the children can be delighted this year as there is everything form a five cent coffee grinder to an elegant doll as large as child can handle.
LOCALS.
Oysters at Krapp’s Market.
Mrs. Geo. McConnelly is reported on the sick list this week.
Our assortment of candies is the best in town, A.D. Baumhart.
Lew Faulhaber and family are the possessors of a bran [sic] new piano.
Miss Dott Parsons has returned from Westfield N.Y. where she has spent the past few months.
Several of our captains and sailor boys have already returned home and the others are expected in a few days.
A young man by the name of Evans from near Huron wa bound over for appropriating a beefs hide belonging to Geo. B. Krapp. It is also alleged that he broke into the N.P. pump house and pest house.
Eight or nine ladies met at the home of Mrs. Chas. Parsons Monday evening t prepare clothing, dress dolls, etc. for the Children’s Home. The will meet next Monday to make final preparations at the home of Mrs. Geo. Bell. All who are interested are invited.
Chas. Robinson of Huron, while off duty as engineer on the docks was killed at that place while attempting to couple cars Sunday morning. He was 52 years old and leaves a wife and one son.
Mrs. M. Leidheiser accompanied her sister, Miss Heidloff to Cleveland for a few days visit the first of the week.
Miss Cora Driver of Ceylon is teaching the school in Dist. No. 6 in place of Mr. Davis who resigned. Miss Balson will take charge after the Holidays.
Died – Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jas. Nolan, Mrs. Renfroy, aged 77.
Died – At his home in Birmingham this (Thursday) morning Abraham Miller aged 80, after a week’s illness. He leaves a wife and three children.
Died – At her home east of Axtel this (Thursday) morning Mrs. Catherine Miller aged 81.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the residence of Mrs. Philip Gegenheimer.
obituary
Christiana Baumhardt nee Herwick was born in Armershausen Hersfelt, Germany, Jan 16, 1826, and died at her home on the Lake Shore Dec. 9, 1904 at the age of 78 years, 10 mo., 23 da.
She crossed the stormy Atlantic with her parents at the age of eight years and settled with them in Black River township.
In 1842 she was united in marriage to Adam Baumhardt, who was a faithful companion until he passed to the Home Beyond in 1893. To this union was born eleven children, seven sons and four daughters, three sons having preceded her, besides these she leaves thirty grand children and twenty great grand children to mourn their loss.
She with her husband united with the German M.E. Church in 1864 to which they were faithful members.
For the past four years Mrs. Baumhardt has been in enfeebled health, but not until the past four weeks has she been confined to her bed.
She fell peacefully asleep Friday evening with such a calm expressions upon her face that one could be contented with the belief that she had met her loved ones that had departed before her. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church at N. Amherst, Monday, conducted by Rev. Leights and Rev. Kniple, pastors of the M.E. Church at that place.
The remains were laid in the vault at N. Amherst.
There is a land of pure delight,
Where saints immortals reign
Infinite day excludes the night
And pleasures banish pain
There everlasting spring abides
And never withering flowers,
Death like a narrow sea divides This heavenly land from ours.
Those from out of town that attended the funeral were C.C. and A.D. Baumhart, Mrs. Pelton, Mrs. Armina Boss, Mrs. John Gegenheimer and Mr. and Mrs. M.J> Trinter of Vermilion, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fowl of Elyria, Mrs. Jacobs of Lorain, Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Hahn of Ceylon, Mr. and Mrs. G. Hahn of Oberlin.
BROWNHELM
Mrs. Sarah Chapin is reported quite ill.
Several cases of Diphtheria are reported in town.
Alta, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Leidheiser is reported quite ill.
The anniversary of the Boston Tea Party will be celebrated Friday evening at the home of Rev. Blakeslee.
Mrs. H. Sprankle and Mrs. Brunts of Shinrock, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schiable of Elyria attended the funeral of Mrs. C. Baumhardt.
MARRIED – At the parsonage Dec. &, 1904, Miss Mabel White of this place and Mr. James Nichol, Jr. of N. Amherst by Rev. Blakeslee.