Tracking Vol. I #4 pg 13 * Nov 1975
Though the courtesy of Mrs. Ira Rizor we present some news items from the "Bucyrus Journal" dated Friday, 2 May, 1873:
Mr. D. Ristine of Galion, is in a critical condition, his life is even regarded in serious danger by his friends, the difficulty being diseased lungs resulting from an injury received four years ago by being thrown from a buggy.
On Monday, F.E. Frey, Esq. lady and infant left for Germany. They were attended to the Depot with a large company of friends who greeted them with kind wishes for a pleasant and prosperous trip and a safe return.
On Thursday morning, A. Caldwell, Jr., shipped 17 fine promising young mules east. They created quite a sensation trotting through town without any halters.
In this same newspaper, dated 2 May 1873 were the following Professional Cards:
D. Babst, att. at law, Crestline
J.W. Coulter, att. at law, Galion
Jacob Scroggs, att. at law, Bucyrus
F. Meyer, M.D. Bucyrus
Dr. E.P. Penfield, Bucyrus
J.S. McCarrell, Dentist, Bucyrus
J. Hopley, att. at law, Bucyrus
Dr. Fitzsimmons, Bucyrus
D. Cuykendall, Bucyrus
Josiah Scott, & Stephan R.Harris, att. at law, Bucyrus
Thos. J. Kisner, M.D. BucyrusOn Friday, a son of Mr. Samuel Shook was trying to drive a sow and pigs across a creek, or small run, as the pigs would not take the water and the sow would not go without them, he caught a little pig to throw it across, when the old sow threw him down and bit and tore him very severely. At first it was supposed that the lad was fatally injured, but it is now probable that he will recover.
Tracking Vol. II, #2, pg. 11-12 * May 1976
Obituary taken from a Bucyrus paper of December 1907:
JACOB GREEN Aged Citizen of Liberty Township Passes Peacefully Away Mr. Jacob Green, son of Mr. Frederick Green and his wife, Regina, first saw the light of day on the 16 of April, 1837, in Liberty township, Crawford county, Ohio, and died on the 15 of December, 1907, at the age of 70 years, 7 months and 22 days. Mr. Green was an exemplary citizen and enjoyed the respect of the community in which he lived. He was born, lived and died on the place owned by his father nearly a century ago. So that he was well known in Liberty township. He was so upright and honest in all his dealing with his fellow man that no apology is necessary in his behalf. He was a man of few words, but could always be depended upon in whatever he said. Physically he was never counted among the strongest, yet as a farmer he was very successful. He was in every way such a citizen with whom we part with great reluctance.
So far as his religious life was concerned, it is likewise a pleasure to state, that he had conformed to all the requirements of the Savior. Born of Christian parents, he became a member of the Christian church in his early infancy through the sacrament of Holy Baptism. The new life thus enkindled in his heart was consciously developed and strengthened through a course of instructions later on, he received at the hands of one of the pioneer missionaries in Crawford County, Rev. John Stauch, who may well count Mr. Green among his faithful children.
On the 12 day of Jan. 1869, Mr. Green was united in marriage with Miss Catharine Shealy. Three daughters and one son were born from this union, all whom are still living. The names of these, according to age are: Elisabeth Sophia, George, Louisa Amanda, and Maria Magdalena. Mr. Green lived to see six grand- children. These together with a bereaved widow, four brothers and many relatives and friends remain to mourn his departure. The burial services were held on Wednesday morning, Dec. 18, 1907, and were conducted by Rev. Theod. H. E. Eich. The German sermon was based on Phil. 1:23 and the English on Ps. 116:l5.
(Submitted by Wm. Marquart)Some additional facts also submitted by Wm. Marquart:
The daughters of Mr. Green were married as follows: Elizabeth m. Paul Ostermyer; Amanda m. Laurance Haines; and Mary m. Adam Markley. Mr. Green's wife was a daughter of Gottleib and Fredericka (Bauer) Shealy.
Tracking Vol. IV #1, pg 2 - February 1978
The following articles are copied from the Bucyrus News-Forum -- Jan 7, 1915
Rev. and Mrs. William D. Beal and four children are the guests of Rev. Beal's brother Edwin G. Bean(sic) and family on South Poplar street for two weeks. Rev. Beal for four months has had charge of a Methodist church at Tolono, Ill. He recently finished his course at the Garrett Biblical Institute at Evanston, Ill., and is now enroute to India to the North India conference. They will leave January 23 for India having been in this country for several years. Two of the children were born in India. Bucyrus friends wish them success and happiness in their far away home. Rev. Beal was sent for by the Methodist conference to return to his station in the India field.
TABLE TALK ______ B. Wert went to Ottawa, 0., today to attend the funeral of his father, W. H. Wert.
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Attorney W. J. Schwenck and ___________ and Jack VanVoorhis went to _______ton Tuesday afternoon to attend funeral of Mr. Schwenck's _____ther.
DAUGHTER BORN Born Monday night to Mr. & Mrs. John Ehman residing west of the city on the J.E. Faulkner farm, a fine baby girl. Congratulations.
NATAL Born January 5 to Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Montagna a daughter. The new arrival has been christened Agnace.
Tracking Vol. V #1, pg 2 - February 1979
The following items from old Crawford County newspapers were submitted by Eileen Hancock: (This page is very hard to read, so please check sources for accuracy.)
News-Forum - Thurs. 21 Oct. 1902
Miss Ellen Moderwell became the bride of Edwin (or Bowin?) J. Hill. The wedding was held at her Father's home, Mr William Moderwell. There were about 100 guests and this was an elegant wedding. Mr. Robert Moderwell, brother of the bride was the best man. A wedding supper was held, which included Miss Naomi and Bessie Moderwell. Some of the guests that attended were: Mrs. S.W. Eckert and Miss Chisholm from Harrisburg, Pa., Mr & Mrs. Charles Charlton, Mrs. J.A. Smith, Mrs. J.S. Keller of Sulphur Springs. ("More of the article was not copied").
Weekly-Forum (no date)
Jacob Drehrer had his skull crushed when he attempted to board a moving train, on Feb. 20, 1895. He is the 30 year old son of Peter and Phillipina Drehrer. He was married to Laura Harriger on May 27, 1891.
Irma Heckert in Nevada, married C.B. Knowlton, Jan. 8 (3?) 1895.
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