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the Baptist church both morning and
evening of next week, Rev n. p
James of Van Vert being expected
TO fill the pulpit at that time.
Fredericktown people were greatly
shocked to learn of the suicide of MIR.
Otho G. Rigby at Columbus last Sat
urday afternoon. The report has IT
that Mr.. Rigby had been in Ill health
for some time past and was at the
time of his death suffering from a sc.
we're attack Of grippe, the fever and
mental depression causing temporary
insanity eliminating in his taking his
life. His death is especially sad as he
was happily married, as his wife
being most estitmable lady. He had
many good staunch friends both here
and in Columbus where he moved last
July. Mr.. and Mrs. Rigby were
boarding at 81 West Goodale street
where the shooting occurred. He had
shaved and carefully dressed him.
self and taking revolver shot him
self through the temple in the absence
Of his wife from the room. The re-
mains were prepared for shipment
to Fredericktown on Monday where
they were taken in charge by the K.
Of p, of which he is a member. The
funeral services held Tuesday morn
ing. Mr.. Rigby was engaged in the
embalming business for several years
and last summer was one of the few
| successful applicants at the state ex-
animation for licenses. At Columbus
he had been engaged in the insurance
business since his removal from this
place. He was the nephew of Mrs.
Wensel and Mrs. Coulter in Freder-
icktown
Mrs. Mary Castner died at her home
in Fredericktown on Sunday even
ing, March IS, being eightyeight years
old on the oath of last January. Death
was due to complications of old age.
The funeral held at the residence on
Wednesday at 2 p. m. Mrs. Castner
was the mother of six boys and five
children the following, surviving her:
Mrs. M. L. Herman, Mrs. Clara r.
Glossner, Mrs. Walter B. Johnson, Mr..
S. ]. Castner and Miss Anna Castner
all of Fredericktown, Mrs. c. D. Rineh-
art of Jacksonville Fla. and Harry
Castner Of Amelia, Ohio, all of whom
were in attendance except Mrs. Rine-
hart.
Mr.. George Beck of Mt Vernon Wis
tied his brother NJ. T. Beck in this
place three days the past week.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Home and Foreign Mission
ary Society Of the Presbyterian church
was held Wednesday afternoon, March
g. at the home of Miss Mary Estile.
Mrs. j. N. Dean, first vice-president
had charge of the meeting. Mrs. Will
liam Steele and Mrs. w. S. Cummings
were elected as second and third vice.
presidents. Mrs. Harry Farenner was
chosen to represent the society at the
annual Presbyterian meeting at Gran
vile In April An interesting pro-
gram was rendered on the foreign
topic, Africa, prepared by pro-
gram committee. Delicious refresh
ments were served and an enjoyable
time was had by all.
Mr.. James Silliman was quite badly
injured at the B. & o. station last
Saturday when his team of horses be.
came frightened and ran away. In
trying to control the frightened hors-
es Mr. Silliman was dragged under
the wagon and one of the horses
stepped on him. His injuries were
r-ostly flesh bruises but his left arm
from the shoulder down was in pret-
ty bad condition. The horses broke
loose smashing the wagon tongue and
much of their harness.
Mr.. and Mrs l.. r. Swank of Allan
tic City, Neb, have moved to the John
Foote farm which they recently pur-
chased
Mr.. r. r. Hosack is making lots Of
smoke these days with his sealing
wax factory. He is busy now ship
ping out the stuff by the car loads.
Mr.. G. Jones who recently sold his
farm to Jasper Gaddis has bought the
Weekly farm near Chesterville.
Miss Stella Bryan of Columbus Wis
tied her sister, Mrs. Frank Stumph
the past week.
Mr. Homer ROGERS has bought the
Jessie Frost farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hixenbaush
spent the past week visiting with rela
tives in Lima.
Mrs. Charles Sprague spent the
mast week at Massillon, Ohio, called