In
October 10, 2024

In Retrospect

100 YEARS AGO

Thursday, October 10, 1924

The old brick dwelling home on north Franklin street formerly known as the Aunt Susie Swartz home is being razed. The yard will be turned into the Hamilton farm and cultivated. This house is one of the old landmarks and is remembered by the oldest inhabitants as one of the first buildings in this section. It is said to be a hundred years old.

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Local and Otherwise: Mrs. Charles Iler, of Columbus, was the Sunday guest of Miss Margaret Mehring. – – – Mr. and Mrs. John Ions, of Cleveland, were visitors at the J. S. Mattison home Monday and Tuesday. – – – John H. Moore, Ralph Moore and Mrs. Edwin Schwienfurth, of Marion, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moore and Mrs. W. D. Noggle. Truman Ellenwood a…

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