A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Ohio > Marion http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=2519 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=44318 Submitted by: barbrporter Article Title: Prospect Monitor Article Date: December 14 1905 Article Description: Public Sale; K of P Election; Obituary of Jonas Henry Lauer; Roundabouts; Current Events Article Text: Public Sale I will sell on the Hoke farm 1 1/4 miles southeast of Waldo at 10 o'clock a. m. Tuesday, December 19, 1905. the following personal property: 2 work horses. 2 milk cows. 4 brood sows; 3 with pigs by side. 1 large heating stove. 2 tons Timothy hay; 275 shocks of corn and many other articles. Imprements, consisting of 1 two horse wagon, 1 top buggy,; 1 set double work harness, 1 new John Deere breaking plow, q1 new Osborn harrow, 1 riding cultivator, 1 spring tooth harrow, 1 set buggy harness and many other articles. Terms---Six months time on $5 and over, Under $5 cash. C. H. Keller, Auct. Waldo K. of P. Election C. H. Kinckel, past chancellor; H. O. Donithen, chancellor; C. H. Keller, vice chancellor; William Geariser, prelate; Joseph Bland, master at arms, George Myers, inner guard; George Cook; outer guard; John Gompf, master of exchequer; R. W. Gabler, master of finance; W. E. Selanders, keeper of records and seal; and John Shroats, trustee. Obituary Jonas Henry Lauer, was born in Middletown (now Prospect) August 15th a856. He was married to Laura E. Smith, Feburary 4th 1876 and to them was born one daughter Edna, now Mrs. Pearl Ballenger of West Mansfield Ohio, "Joney" as he was commonly called, was a man who never shirked a task; his laborious duties often called for great exposure to the elements but he hever failed to go where he was called, and when disease had unfited his for regular work, he often wished to be on the road with the boys again. Joney had known for several weeks that the change was coming and was perfectly prepared to go. Frequently in the last hours he called to the blessed Jesus to come and take him home. Finally with his poor tired head resting on his brother joe's breast he passed in the Great Beyond, about which he so often spoken in his talks with his pastor Brother Wiltse with whom he had prayed and to whom he expressed his wish to go to the loved ones already gone. He leaves a wife, one daughter Mrs. Pearl Ballenger of West Mansfield, two brothers Joseph and George of Prospect, one sister Mrs. John Eversole of Prospect and many relatives and warm friends to await the same fate. ROUNDABOUTS J. I. Court was slightly bitten in the face by a pet dog last Friday but nothing serious has since developed. Rev. Sutton of LaRue is seeking the appointment of Chaplain of the Ohio penitentiary from Governor-Elect Pattison. Rev. Sutton served in a like capacity under Governor Campbell. Mrs. Hoesell of Ontario Canada has been recured as matron of the Waddle Old Ladies Home. The Wolfinger ditch in Richland township was sold to W. W. Monnette and J. T. Hoyles of Marion for $2,200. It will be one and one fourth miles long. Wm. Rudder, the popular conductor of the C. D. and M., was surprised by his friends at his home in Delaware one evening last week in honor of his birthday anniversary. Congressman Mouser introduced in the house, Thursday, a bill granting a pension to Catherine Stier, also a bill granting a pension to Malinda M. Hopkins and a bill the correct the military record of Charles F. Deisch. Ed Freeman and Ira Whiteman, well known residents of Waldo got mad Sunday night and on the street called each other indecent names. They were arrested Sunday and fined $10 and costs. Charles F. Garberson, the Marion attorney has been bound over to court on the charge of assault and battery upon his wife. Miss Anna Boxwell of St. Louis is visiting Miss Marie Boxwell at Green Camp. Current Events Perry Whitzel of Marysville has sued James H. Sanders, B. L. Talmage, Carl Allgower, P. A. McClellen, Matt Gunder and W. A. Yocem of Richwood. Action for money and attachment, connected with musical slot machines. Attorney W. P. Maloney of Marion has been appointed to defend G. W. J. Wols the aged land swindler who will be tried this term of Court. Mr. and Mrs. Louis May and daughter Edith have moved into the Morarity property on Water Street. Mrs. G. W. Fleming left Wednesday for a visit with relatives in Allen County. Congressman Mouser has been appointed on the Claim and Election No 1 Committees in Congress. Have your prescriptions and family receipts filled by Louis May, Registered druggist by examination. Mrs. John L. Watkins after a pleasant visit with Prospect friends returned to her home in Iola Kansas Wednesday. Miss Dale Horton entertained at her home in Agosta Monday evening in honor of her guest Miss Edna Stockwell of Prospect. Spencer, the man with a horrible nerve, has finely left town to "pester" the poor people of Lima--Gone but not forgetten. Miss Fannie Weaver spent Sunday with friends at Delaware. Newton Jones of Delaware was the guest of Prospect friends over Sunday. A. S. Simpson and Homer Ray of Kenton were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Harkins Sunday. The "G. T. C." was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Harkins Tuesday evening. Word has been received that Mrs. Sarah M. Thatcher of Youngstown had the misfortune to fall down the cellar and break her left arm Tuesday afternoon. Mr. John Deitsch and Miss Ella Deitsch of Marion were the guests of Prof. J. M. Gast and family Sunday. J. W. Hughes, Monday, sold the A. Stiffler property in Pleasant Township, consisiting of 1 1/2 acres and residence to Malinda Furniss for $850. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Hauck and daughter, Vivian were guests of relatives in Columbus Sunday. L. R. Codding Tuesday butchered a hog that dressed 561 pounds. Big Hog Ezra Neikirk pleased a large audience at the opera House Monday evening, he being the second number on the Prospect lecture course. It was one of the best lectures heard in Prospect for years. Dr. and Mrs. D. B. Osborn of Waldo spent Sunday with Prof. J. M. Gast and family. There is a nice display of painted china, by Miss Antionette Cox in Stockwell's window. Miss Cox is at present taking a course of study at Pratts institute in Brooklyn New York. Ward Fetty has purchased the cafe of Ritzhaup and Sekle on North Main street and will take possession next Monday. Dr. Pond who some time ago took up the practice of Dr. J. S. Lunger has returned to his home in Pittsburg Penn not being pleased with his location in Prospect. Jake Kline is now ready to do butchering of all kinds at his home or away. See him if you want good work. See K. A. Bevis of Woodland for field fencing. Drop him a postal. For Sale--A gentle horse and a buggy, harness and robe. Will be sold cheap. James Colabuno. Mrs. W. R. Lauer Thursday will entertain Mrs. Charles Myers and Mrs. McDonald of Marion. The Thimble Club and their husbands were entertained Tuesday evening by Mrs. S. L. Wottring. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ OH-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com