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The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
SEPTEMBER GARDENING

Make sowing of button radishes, let
tuce and spinach the first of the month
in the open. Sow lettuce in cold
frames for transplanting under the
protection of sash later. If not al
ready done, get in some Egyptian on
ion sets at once. These will furnish
a moderate supply of onions next
spring and may be allowed to remain
in the ground several years, though
most gardeners renew them biennally.
Early fall celery may be blanched
by means of boards. Blanch only so
much at one time as may be utilized
in week or ten days. Sow rye and
crimson clover in all vacant ground
and in all crops that can be cultivated.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
ALL DAVID HARUMs

David Harum always came out
ahead in horse trade because he
knew how to judge horses. He could
tell the age, note any unsoundness and
estimate the weight and strength by
seemingly casual examination. In
the agricultural colleges, students are
taught how to judge horses as well
as any shrewd David Harum. Now,
through the Extension Service bulle-
tins, farmers throughout the state
may learn by the same methods, as
explained by instructors in the college.
Three judging booklets well illustrated
take up judging Of horsese, dairy cat
tie and swine and are sent upon appi-
cation.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
DEATH MONDAY or
WALTER +. CREES

After an illness Of only three weeks,
Walter F. Crees died at his home, 1876
East Smith Road, Monday evening,
Aug. 80, at IL o'clock, from Bright's
disease. Mr.. Crees had been suffer
er from the disease for some time. but
had been able to attend to his bust
ness until the final illness.
The deceased was As years, 5 months
and 80 days Of age, born in Corton,
England, March 1, 1870. He came to
this country when young man and
had resided in Medina for a great
many years. He was a good citizen
Industrious and a man who enjoyed the
respect of all Who knew him.
He is survived by the widow and an
uncle. Alfred Crees, who resides south
of town.
Funeral services were held Wednes-
day morning at 10 o'clock, conducted
by Rev. F. w. Haas Of the Methodist
church and burial was made in the
cemetery at Windfall.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
BIG GAS vein
AT $500 FEET

Considerable excitement was rife
Friday morning when it was learned
thata gusher gas we'll had been struck
on the farm Of F. N. Smith, mile and
half southeast Of Medina on the
Wadswrth road, late on the previous
afternoon.
The land had been leased by the
Ohio Fuel Supply Co., Of Columbus
and workmen had been drilling the
well for the past two months. While
gas in small quantities had been en-
countered at various depths, it was
not until 1920 feet had been drilled
that the present immense flow was
found, which is estimated over 1,000,-
600 cubic feet a day.
At first there appeared to be but
slight pressure, but when an attempt
was made to cap the casing, the ex-
tent Of what had been located at once
became apparent. Friday morning
it became necessary to uncap and the
noise made by the gas when released
was distinctly heard on the streets Of
the village and more than two miles
from the well. 1t is said that the gas
pressure is at least 100 pounds to the
square inch. The inner casing is a
three-inch pipe, there being two outer
castings, the center one perforated for
the gas to percolate. The gas piping
weighs 10 pounds to the foot. thus it
will be noted that with the last link
there was suspended on the long, steel
cable, weight of no less than 10000
pounds.
Some peculiarities with which the
drillers met were, that not one drop Of
water was discovered in the entire
length Of the we'll; 1900 feet of lime
stone was penetrated and IL feet Of
red shale, which had every appearance
of paint base, and the gas was struck
while drilling in sand. The latter
caused the drillers considerable trouble
by continually caving in. 7
Evidence of the supreme faith in
the success of the well held by the
drilling company was shown by the
fact that all the pipe had previously
been shipped to Medina and lay at
the railroad station awaiting the time
when it would be needed.
The company owns leases on more
than 1900 acres of land adjoining the
Smith farm and is reported that other
wells will be sunk within the near fu-
ture. Some doubt has been expressed
by those familiar with gas wells as to
whether the big gas vein struck last
Thursday will hold to its present ca
pacity for any great length Of time.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
FAIL TO SELECT TRUSTEE

At a meeting of the creditors Of the
Creston Bending and Ladder Works
in the office of John McSweeney, ref
cree in bankruptcy, at Wooster, Monv
day morning for the purpose Of nain-
ing trustee, no selection was made.
There were two candidates for the po-
sition and the creditors were unable
to agree on either named. on account
of 4 dispute as to the right Of certain
Medina county creditors to vote there
for, and because the books Of the com
pany were not at hand Prosecuting
Attorney Underwood, representing
d Medina county creditor, was pres
ent at the meeting, which adjourned
until Thursday afternoon at 1880 and
hope To name q trustee at that time.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
LAST OF FORD FAMILY

The recent death of R. N. Ford of
Burton, Geauga county, marks the
passing Of the last member of the
family of former governor Seabury
Ford, as well as the last member Of
the old banking firm, of Boughton,
Ford & Co., at Burton, which failed
about twenty years ago for over a mil
lion dollars and which failure, notwith
standing the small community in
which the bank was located, was one
of the heaviest that ever occurred in
the state. The failure drove several
losers insane and many more to the
infrmary. Local bankers will recall
the failure.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
POmerene to Talk
at Pioneer Meet

Pioneers of Summit and Medina
counties will gather for their 58th
annual reunion, Friday, Sept. 10, at
Blacks Grove, one mile west of
Client. Senator Atlee Pomerene of
Canton, is to be the speaker of the
day. Sharon Cornet band will give
concert in the morning at 1880
o'clock. Solos, recitations, music,
readings and talks by pioneers will
feature the program.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
MANY TEACHERS
AT INSTITUTE

i Ideal weather prevailed during the
Medina county teachers institute last
year and the meteorological conditions
were equally clement during the first
day at least of the institute this year,
which opened Thursday morning in
the high school building. At the in
stitute year ago 1853 teachers were
registered. At noon Thursday there
were very nearly, though not exactly,
the same number registered. The
former institute was very success
full one and the one this year bids fair
to be equally successful.
The institute opened yesterday morn
ing at 9 o'clock with devotional exer-
cises conducted by Rev. H. S. Fritsch.
Owing to the absence of Mrs. Boult,
the musical features of the morning
were omitted. The principal address
of the forenoon was by DR.. J. H. Cour-
sault, on "The Beginning of Modern
Principles of Teaching" This lecture
is one of series of three by DR..
Coursault, in the first one of which he
explains the basis for modern educa-
tional methods; the second, which was
delivered in the afternoon session of
yesterday, Prominent Types Of the
Theory of Teaching" is self explana-
tory. The third lecture, knowledge
and Appreciation Subjects and How
They Should be Taught" was devoted
largely to concrete examples.
Mr.. C. A. Barnett succeeded DR..
Coursault in the morning session on
the subject of writing. Mr.. Barnett
devoted himself principally to the the
ory Of writing in this lecture, dealing
with the concrete or practical side of
the study in his afternoon address. Mr..
Barnett and DR.. Coursault were listen
ed to with rapt attention. ~
The afternoon session opened with
an address by Mrs. Burt, state speak
er for the w. c. T. u, on scientific
temperance. Through error, Mrs.
Burt's name was omitted on the print
ed program. Her address was fol-
lowed by that of DR.. Coursault. Then
followed very fine vocal solo by Mr..
Dietz of Wadsworth, accompanied by
Miss Dorothy Leach of Medina. Mr..
Barnett's lecture closed the afternoon
session.
Thursday evening DR.. Coursault de-
livered popular lecture entitled "The
New Education"
| Both DR.. Coursault and Mr.. Barnett
] will give addresses this forenoon.
This afternoon there viii be the eieci
tion of officers and an address by
County Superintendent C. E. jerks, in
which he will discuss plans for the
coming year and the distribution Of
outlines and courses of study.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
FAREWELL RECEPTION

Mr.. and Mrs. L. o. Fisher, who soon
will leave Medina and remove to Ge-
neva, o., were rendered a farewell re-
,ception Wednesday evening, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Plank,
528 South Court street, at which about
40 friends were present. Remarks
were made by F. 0. Phillips, A. D.
Aylard, Rev. F. w. Hass and D. r.
Pelton and Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher were
presented with a beautiful cut glass
dish. Mr.. Phillips made the presenta-
tion speech, to which Mr.. Fisher feel
ingly responded. Refreshments were
served.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

/, An adjourned session of the County
Board of Education was held Friday
at the Office of County Superintendent
jerks. Besides the usual run of rou-
tine work, such as the payment Of
bills, etc, a resolution was passed to
transfer the northeastern part of
Guilford township school district into
the Wadsworth township school dis
trict. The transfer was made in ac-
cordance with a petition signed by %
residents of .Guilford township. The
district set over consists Of the prop
erty Of Elizabeth Andrew, r. d. Licey,
O. Wilson, s. N. Wilson, D. "A. Pond,
Hattie Hasply, F. Leatherman, M.
Leatherman, j. FL Leatherman, John
Al. Richard, G. S. Beck, A. HI. Rohrer,
Maria Leatherlhan, r. 4, Phelps, Da-
VIA Esks sEieliiaii, SOb and faggis
Leatherman, B. Le0hr, G. d. Kindig,
ID. o. Pond, Violet Pond, H, l.. Baish.
w. J. Reese, VA. Pond, BENZ. Rohrer,
/. R. Boyer, Erwin Werner, Sarah E.
Reese, N. N. Yoder, !. G. Lesher, L.
II, Werkheiser, R. Fisens, Will Miller,
A. Amstutz, B. c. Kreider, H. M. Kop-
pes, A. ID. Hartman, D. R. Kreider,
J. B. Hunsberger, E. Boyer, H. H.
Rohrer, w. B. Day and Maud Brugler.
AS an equitable division of the funds
new in the treasury and in process of
collection, the Guilford township board
was instructed to transfer taxes from
that district to the Wadsworth town
ship board, the amount to be ascer-
tanned from the county auditor. and
the taxes obtained in the February
and August settlements for next year
to be set over to Wadsworth township
by the county auditor.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
FARMER NEARLY KILLED

w. A. Dehaven, who operates the
Desnoyer farm on E. Smith road, met
with an accident last Friday morning
that nearly cost him his life, While
working in his barn, an immense beam
fell, striking him a glancing blow on
the head and shoulders, from the eff
fects Of which he became temporarily
paralyzed in one half Of his body. 1t
is only within the past two or three
days that he has commenced to regain
the use Of one Of his arms and has
been pronounced by the attending
physician as being out Of danger.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
MUSIC NOTES
Edited by John Beck)

Miss Mary Leah Gish sang at the
morning service of the Dunham ave-
nue. Disciple church, Cleveland, Sun
day.
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The contest in piano and oratory
held, at the Methodist church last
Wednesday evening, was decided
success. The program, tho rather
long, was listened to by very APP
preciative audience. The piano med
al was awarded to Mr., Leo Bartunek.
whose selection was played in a very
creditable manner. Each Of the con-
testants did exceptionally well and
credit is due their instructor, Mr.. Ell.
Miller
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Mr.. Fred Bohley will sing in the First
M, e. church in Elyria Sunday, at
both services.
A music recital was given Saturday
evening at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. w. Swartz at Mallet Greek.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
MARRIAGE LICENSE
William R. Alexander and Lulu M
iooden, both Of Medina.
TRANSFERS

Harvey N. Fritz to Mollie B. Fritz
ct al, 100 acres, Guilford, 81.
Ollie L. Gott to A. d. Carter, q
acres, Harrisville, 81.
Walter Smith to G. M. and v. O.
Decringer, lot 1925, Wadsworth vii
lage, 81.
Rose M. Vaughn to- c. M. Fullerton,
lot 2S4, Lodi village, 81.
Mary "A. Waterfeld to L. M. Cram,
6.36 acres, Wadsworth, $S45.
Same to same, .98 acres, Wadsworth,
S53.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
H|NCKLEY FARMER
ATTACKED BY THUG

Charles Donahue, farmer of Hinck-
ley, was found bleeding and uncons-
cious early Thursday in the yards Of
the Brooklyn Lumber Co., Pearl road
and Henninger road, Cleveland.
Revived at the City hospital, he
said he was attacked by thug and
robbed. Donahue will recover.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
WE'LL LICK lie STAMP

An 11-cent stamp, the first of this
denomination to be issued has been
authorized by Postmaster General
Burleson to meet the parcel post de-
mand. 1t is to be distributed to post
masters throughout the country. The
new stamp is dark green, and bears
the profile head of Benjamin Frank
lin from Houdon's bust.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
DON'T NEGLECT CANNING

"Can your surplus fruit and vege-
tables" This advice went forth to
farmers Saturday from the new agri-
cultural department,
fruit and vegetables which cannot be
Thousands Of dollars worth Of
used BY, farmers and which have no
market, 60 to waste every year. said
Secretary Dunlap Expenditures Of
$50 for q home cannery would often
bring good results.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03

Mrs. Elizabeth Winkler, aged S8,
widow Of the late James Wesley Wink
ler, died at her home in Orrville Sun
day night. Death was due to the in
firmities Of old age from which she
had been suffering for some time. Two
daughters and three sons survive, one
Of the latter being John Winkler Of
Litchfield.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03

Jacob Miller, one Of the oldest resi-
dents In Wayne county, died at his
home in Marshallyille, Thursday even
ing, Aug. rs. Mr.. Miller, who was all
most 92 years Of age. died Of the in
firmities due to his years, His fun
eral was held Sunday
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
PRORATE COURT

Will of Daniel w. Rickard admitted
to probate. Widow elects to take un-
der the will.
Order of sale returned in guardian
ship of Willis G. Aston. Sale confirm
ed and deed ordeerd.
Proofs Of publication filed in estate
Of Daniel w. Everhard and John Hut
Crimson.
Proof of publication filed in estate
Of James C. Stoddard.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
DEATH ENDS SUFFERING

Miss Josephine Huffman, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Huffman of
Guilford township, died Sunday, Aug.
20, Of Bright's disease, from which she
had been suffering for a long time.
She was born in Montville township,
Aug. is, 1869, thus being as years and
Is days old at the time Of death.
The funeral was held Wednesday,
Sept. /, at the home, Rev. Phillip
Kelser, officiating, Burial at Medina.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03

Mayor, +. w. Boyer. Clerk, F. L.
Stine. Treasurer, John Netting.
Marshal, John Young. Council, Nor
gan Meath; N. I. Ebert, H. M. Simcox,
Elmer Swartz, 6. g. Way, Thos. w.
econ. on page 81
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-09-03
BAND CONCERT PROGRAM
Weather permitting the follow

WtdIHeT PeTIHICUIIIg IIle IUIlVWIIIB
program will be given by the Medina
band next Saturday evening in the
park:
archANekokus Pettee
Overture-Orpheus Offenbach
Flower Girl-Intermezzo Weurich
(a) Loin du Bal y Gillet
(b) The Rosary Nevin
American Patrol Meacnam
Selection Borgia Donizetti
Waltz -Elaine Baxter
Memories of Days Gone By .
Arr. by Morris
Star Spangled Banner
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27

How much attention are you ac-
customed to pay to the child shopper?
Do you wait upon her in turn, or are
you accustomed to overlook her and
attend to the demands Of the grown
ups whom, you think, will be bigger
buyers?
That little girl is, perhaps, making
her first visit alone to the store. To
her it is an event. She will remem-
Der everything that happens as long
as she lives. Any little extra atten-
ton you pay her will come back to
you hundredfold. And if you slight
her?
Well, just remember this: Little
girls grow up very rapidly. 1t will
be only a few years before she is
mistress Of her own spending money
and very likely liberal buyer. A
few years more and she will be Sc
Letting a trousseau. Do you want her
trade then?
Cater to it now. If you slight her,
you may drive her from your counter,
and from the store forever. But if
you treat her with little extra po-
likeness, which pleases her and costs
you nothing, you will probably make
lifelong friend and customer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
They Say"


F'They say!"-ah, we'll, suppose they
dol
but can they prove the story true?
why count yourself among the "they"
Who whisper what they dare not say
Suspcion may arise from naught
BUT malice, envy, want of thought.
They say"-but why the tale re-
hearse,
And help to make the matte. worse?
No good can possibly accrue
From telling what may be untrue,
And is it not a nobler plan
To speak Of all the best you can.
"They say!"-well, if it should be so.
Why need you tell the tale of woe?
viii ii the bitter wrong redress,
Or make one pang of sorrow less?
VIII il the erring one restore,
Hencoforth to "go and sin no more ?"
They say"'-Oh, pause and look
within,
See how thy heart inclines to sin;
And lest in dark temptations hour
Thou, TOO, shouldst seek beneath its
power.
Pity the frail, weep Ger their fall,
But lspeak OF good or not at all.
The Pathfinder.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27


When you want to help your town,
Buy at homel
When you want shoes, hat or gown,
Buy at homel
Never mind what tits you need,
Canned goods, collars, chicken feed
Frame this phrase up for your creed
Buy at home!
Other folks may buy by mail,
You buy at home!
Help the home store to sale,
Buy at home!
Every dollar sent away,
Means a dollar less to pay,
What is owned right here today
Buy at home!
Are you for your town or not?
Buy at home!
Cheaper elsewhere Tommyrotl
Buy at home!
Home store qualities are true,
Home store merchants work for you,
This much then you ought to do
Buy at home!
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
Economical Cake

The most surprising of cakes can
be produced without eggs or butter.
To a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of
soda dissolved in a teaspoonful of
warm water add cupful of sour milk,
three-quarters of cupful of brown
sugar and a half cupful of treacle.
See that the sugar is well dissolved,
and then add two cupfuls of brown
flour, good pinch of ginger and a
teaspoonful of cinnamon. Beat to
smoothness, and pour in while stir
ring a quarter of pound of Toured
raisins-less can be used. Bake in a
slow oven for a good hour. This cake
is economical, and will keep a long
time, but it is better not TO cut il
for a day or two.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
Today's Poem
OUR COUNTRY

OOR OOC NlR1
Blue are her skies and bright,
Fair are her fields today,
Hearts here with joy are light,
Happy our children play.
Fathers and mothers smile
After their tasks are done;
Here CLEANS, for mile and mile,
Grain in the golden sun.
Here gentle stars above
Look down on peaceful scenes,
Here is land to love,
This is what freedom means.
Streams are pure and clean,
Orchards now come to fruit,
Land where no work is seen
Born Of the Drawn of brute.
Firesides with love aglow,
Homes that with laughter ring;
These are the joys we know,
These are the charms we sing.
Land of mems honest toll,
Land where no shell careens
Staining with blood the soil,
This is what freedom means.
Land of mans love for man,
Home Of the brave and true,
Land where the humblest can
His way to his goal pursue.
Land where to God we pray,
Not for the strength to fight,
But to be shown the way
Ever to keep the right;
This we are Boosting of,
These are the joys we know,
This is the land we love,
Our task to keep it so.
Edgar A. Guest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
CENSORSHIP OF MUSIC
AND DRESS ADVOCATED

In her address at the birthday
party" celebrated by the State FEEDER
alton of Women's Clubs held in Lam
sing last week, Mrs. r. II. Ashbaugh,
the president, attacked the popular
music of today and the dress Of young
girls.
1.-TWO problems | wish to present TO
you," she said, "the censorship of mu-
sic and the dress Of young girls, not
apparently having any relationship
but each bearing upon the larger
question, the development of charac-
ter"
"How many mothers have power
sufficient to control the kind Of music
brought into their homes. Do you
know the morality of songs? Have
you noted the vulgarity Of phrases
and suggestions of evil in much of the
so-called popular music? Would
you be willing that anyone should
speak to your children in coarse or
lewd language? If not, why allow it
to be sung? Is it less shocking set
to music? Let this be one Of your
objective points this year. Let as de-
clare that Bowery music must go and
see that it goes out of our homes and
out of our towns.
"Can we not make an effort to es-
tablish simple model Of dress for
young girls? Customs are founded
in early youth and if modesty in dress
is part of the girls teaching during
the formation period later years will
take care of themselves. How many
of you have gone to high school and
noted carefully the manner of dress :
Did you approve of what you saw?
1t not, did you make a change in the
clothing of your daughter
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
The Way 1t Sounded

Mother" said a college student
who brought his chum home for the
holidays, permit me to present my
friend, Mr.. Specknoodle."
His mother, who was a little hard
of hearing, placed her hand to her
ear.
Pm sorry, George, but / didn't
quite catch your friends name. You
will have to speak a little louder,
I'm afraid"
81 say mother" shouted George,
Il want to present my friend Mr..
Specknoodle.
I'm sorry, George, but Mr.. --
What was that name again ?"
"MR. SPECKNOODLEw George
fairly yelled.
The old lady shook her head sadly.
Pm sorry, George, but I'm afraid
it's no use. 1t sounds just like Speck-
noodle to me-"
Beef drippings are good shortening
for pie crust.
All dry cheese should be saved and
kept for grating.
A feather wing is excellent to dust
bed springs with.
Never mix new milk with old if you
wish it to keep well.
Skirts have pockets and sometimes
buttons on the sides.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
Rice Surprises

Wash half a cupful of rice in sew
eral waters and put it into sauce
pan with one cupful of fresh cold
water. Let it boil quickly until the
water is absorbed; then add two cup
fus of milk and two tablespoonfuls
of butter. Simmer until the rice is
thoroughly cooked and the mixture
rather thick. When ready remove the
saucepan from the fire and add four
tablespoonfuls of sugar and flavoring
to taste. Rinse out some small molds
with cold water, fill them three-quart-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
Chocolate Fudge

Take a half cupful of milk, two cup
fuls Of sugar, a square of chocolate
and a third of cupful of corn strip.
ball is formed by dropping in cold
water, remove and stir, adding nuts
if desired. Let it cool while before
stirring or set it into dish of cold
water while stirring.
Cream puffs filled with a chocolate
mixture dipped in chocolate frosting
make most delicious small cake.