The Cedarville Herald, Volume 27, Numbers 27-52

m Season vent an unpreee- ffering more and. vsmm, run. former sale* The l stake our repti- - >money on their n, Hundreds of itejmerehandise. asirv uluc serge, black u» ss-ell as all our .$15, I?...... ..$9.98 in a' great assortment colorings; every suit; abrics selected- by us, ”c'”a®:$l5.00 ritafcle for dress, trices, now go a t. >any black, anti blue?, jfl styles, college- cut; :“".ft...$9.75 Meji’s Suits, sizes vp tssorfcsumt a t medium $.11.50 ( u s e r s .in JVlolesliin, Crash ,60 Values. RQn «-4*#•-** V, ado from sho rt' ends !'““:;?„..$l.24 jougXtt at a bargain es, now ... b rw m m ? j r y i E . M a i n S t . * 4| * i v*v’:I« M<s( ttiiv »)oh . ' v l i l ‘ b n u p u i * * * * i t h V dri?'»»!*««•$ itm l* , „ . | * ' ’ ........ • ' Tklst {ton wUrj. reused %ith . iU " Index* dentes ftat y*,:;r «!;1;tcr*p- v is fast due and a {,5 .soft mem, Is earai’sfty f # “ ~“™ ’~r-' — 4 ’ r styles, tf jq 7 K o j p t ic o .* .,V W 'l « “”'”*.$4,98 > P a n t s I. Clear- _ ggc I •*«».«**?«*?«'«W'**W**** ■ fl mja Sals COj* ciear' ^ 46c *-»*>« **»'**&*■***¥4A**** t l y m Y ^ m m n r m . n o . GEDAKVILLE. O H IO . FR IDAY , SEPTEMBER 2 , 1904 , PR ICE $ 1 ,0 0 A YEAR , E, W. ,Hagar Loses His Life by His Automobile Plunging Over an Em­ bankment-Accident Caused by Try­ ing to Avoid Bad Place in tbe Road. IJchyin W. Hagar, president and general manager of the Hagar Straw- hoard and Paper Company met a tragic death last Saturday night while making the trip, over, the Columbus pike to his home in Xenia, with hia ’ lu'ii Bearoinnount touring ear, •"Tlie accident occured directly opposite the - home of Mr. John A. McClain, about four railef irotn this place, Thera is ■a long grade ending at the culvert in 'j Irout of the McClain place and it was herc'that, the fatal accident happened. -4\lr, Hagar left the tnill yard about 0:45 o’clock and as he"Was in the habit of making the ffip to Xenia in twenty minutes it is' supposed that he iyng going .at-a. good rate of speed. Within twenty foot of the culvert ] their is a stretch of fresh gravel, Mr. Hager before leaving the mill had - been wauled,.by Mr, tViljiam Northup - to keep a close lookout for the gravel 1as his machine had “skidded” for him. The track, showed that Mr. Hiigar had.been on the north ;side of the road and had crossed to the left before reaching tbe gravel ns evidence that he was aware of the- danger* When within ten feet of the culvert the machine turned to the north ‘ side of themad across the- fresh.' gravel im'd went over the CulvpTt. as i f yod had a h i g ^ 7 yg spent half ,y .o f» yowig wl° rated from college. # come and with a third party the trio had the heart-rending task of remov­ ing the unfortunate owner from un­ der the overturned machine. Only one foot Was all tha t. the men' could discover at the time of their arrival* The machine was overturned and the lifeless body was removed from its temporary burying place, it having ‘ Ifeft driven,into the mud and slime . . u . 0 . at a depth of IB inches. Physicians were hastily summoned hut upon their arrival they found that the neck was broken and that death was instantaneous. The body was removed to the McClain home. Had not the Deck been broken life Would have been smothered out. Word was telephoned to Cedaryillc atiil within a few minutes time many (ilkons; and employes of the paper csiaprmy were nt the scene. Mr, WilliamNorthtip at once made an exaiisiftiuion of the machine and Shttftd that It hud been running at itfeutydive miles an hour at the time of the Occident. The scene was one that will not he forgotten by those ffcs’nt. Friends and employes unit- *din expressing regret for the loss of tonoble ii life, many unable to-' con k’4 their emotions burst into tears as d’cy viewed the lifeless form, ft haa been Mr, Ifagar’s custom to ***kealmost daily trips to the local jkftt and (ft doing fto lie used his **«», often taking his sister* Alias f Httfrude Hagar, book-keeper for the ♦ftiip-uiy, and Alisa Laura Lucas* ^ftographer, to and from Xenia an# tod they been with him on the trip 'toy world km? probably suffered ^tosiiiii! fip.c. I t is said that wheW ftsluik.'; y.vro soakiug the triji with ■ Ito, | JC» i.,oldom attempted to **tos u iccord broking run, -.1 Mr. Hrgar was an expert' njachin- ist and he loved to work ‘with it. I t was nothing uncommon during A break down in the mill that he would, don his working suit and help the boys and .when' through would be as dirty as any of the meti. His life, has been spent in and about a paper mill and ‘his knowledge of this class of machinery-as well as manyother kinds is held as-something unusual. I t is then no uncommon thing that he was so: attached to his automobile. He was perfeetly-fearlcss and delighted in con<ju&r$g machinery ahd his ' daily rides over the country' were great {Ileasure to him. He had just ar­ ranged to trade his touring car for another, one' that was1^geared for ’50 miles dn hour. r 1 The news of the accident Saturday evening was-a great shock to this .Community and throughout the even­ ing the Only subject for - discussion was1the tragical manner jn which he, met hjs death. Groups of me,n could .tie seen hero and there expressing the the profoimdeafc .sympathy ■ for the family. , Mr, Hagar was president, treasurer and manager of the Hagar Straw- board and Paper Company, and- at the beau of the Franklin, Ohio* Paper Pint, Horace Talbert and his - children were in the road when ' Mr. , Hagar went by* hut he himself went ’ in oft the veranda, at his home, one ' son remaining^ in the rOatl, I t was this little fellow that, was the only . eve witness whetr the automobile Company and was interested in the Cincinnati Cordage and Paper Com­ pany, Some time back his companies operated mills in Indiana, Illinois and Iowa. He was recognized ns one of- the greatest paper making men in the country and his ability .in this line dered the beautiful •hymn, “Some Sweet Day.” 1 The address was ,made by,. Dr, Moorehead who paid p fitting tribute to the deceased and offered words of cheer and consultation to the bereaved congenial minds so meet, they are drawn closer together. When one is taken away each fells that they finve lost a friend. ^ Air, Hager's end T,*nonstrates the deep mystery' of events tha t go to make up the sum of human affairs.. blunged Into the ditch. He iinmcdi- alone keep him in prominence. Dur- ones. His review of his life work, We commend his sterling qualities ■ nUli 1JljW W1WJlr^11'tST'U ^ tPOLilti■WJ'WllDSU* that the memory of his lifo .mavbfi Suppressed Sorrow of Those Near and Dear Bursts Forth—Many Res­ olutions ofRespecWImpressive Fun­ eral Services Attended by Friends. EDWIN W. HAGAK. ’ ? ’V* strong light and with telling- effects. His power as an organizer was never questioned after he and his associates put to flight the trust. Air. Hftgar has been in complete charge of the local plant since the death of bii father, Mr. Walter Hagar, in 1898; Edwin W. Hagar was 43 years o age and besides ft wife and daughter there is left an aged mother and two sisters, Aliases Gertrude and Sarah, of Xenia, ft brother,Alhert.ofNew A irk City, to mourn his less. The early home of the family was in Massa chusetts. On March 19, 1891, Mr. Hagar was married to Miss Alary L. Stewart, of Xenia. To them was born one daughter, Gertrude. The deceased was an official member of the Episcopal church and was always on the side of right, His work in the local option campaigns in both Xenia and Cedarvifle had much to do with the victories that were achieved, He contributed, liberally of his time and his,means. This cause has lost a con­ scientious worker and sympathizer. Tkclast sad rite* over the remains of the late Edwin W, Hagar were held at the family residence in Xenia, Tuesday afternoon, A largo asseim hlage of peoplo gathered to pay their respects to the departed, The home was soon filled with sorrowin'? friends, likewise the yard, many being unable to get -within hearing distance of the services. The party from here num­ bering nearly one hundred, going and refimmig by a special train, were <*cated immediately after viewing all that was mortal of it' friend and cm- ploycr. The services opened by (he reading of He scriptures by Mr. Henry «L Bimpaon, of tho Episcopal church, Xenia. After this a quartette yen* tor words of comfort to the family nothing was more fitting than Jn refering of the venerable mother the speaker said; “As many arime when a baby you comforted your dear boy by enfolding him in your arms, so may your Heavenly Father enfold you in His loving arms and comfort you in the same way.” After prayer by Dr. Moorehead and “Abide With Me,” by the quar­ tette, the services closed. An hour latter at 4 p. m. the fun­ eral cortege moved to the last resting place, Woadlawn cemetery, where all that remained of a model husband and father, a man among men, was laid to rest. The pallbearers were Messrs* George Little, Dr. Ben R, McClellan, J . D. Steele and George E. Hudson, of Xenia; Mr, E, V. Evans, of Cin­ cinnati, and Mr, A, P. Brown, of Ft, Aladison, Iowa, BANK MEMORIAL. The Citizens National Bank ^of Xenia offers the following Memorial: The Citizens National Bank has suffered a toss in the death of E, W# Hagar, a member of its board of di­ rectors. He became associated with the bank iu an official capacity as the successor of the late F. E. AlcGervey. His large experience and marked sue* CCG3 in business life made him at once a valuable and efficient member of the board. Hia judgment and tact in dealing with the affairs of the bank were commendable, Mr. Hagar was a man of attractive and striking personality* His great force and integrity of character con­ tributed much to the success of his buisucw career, A peculiar bond of union binds the members of a board together that meets wcE Ty to consider the affairs intrusted to their cate. And where H. H. Eavey, J . M. Stewart, G. H. Kyle, Committee. August 30,1904. » • SOME HISTORY. comm ittee ONE HUNDRED PASSES RESOLUTIONS. Whereas, The great, and supreme Euler of the universe has in his infi* juitejgisdQmjfiinnTOd-fcoin-ainong-tig^ i one uf our Worthy aud esteemed fel- assfuntlia..intimnto-"relations" "be» In looking over the files of Tim H erald , we find that the first action taken by the citizens of this community towards securing the8 pa­ per mill was Tuesday, February 14, 1893, shortly after the burning of the Xenia mill* A mass meeting was held, Air, Thompson Crawford being chosen chairman and Mr. H. AI. Stormont, secretary. Air. W. M. Mitchell stated the object of the meet­ ing, and later was appointed on a committee with Messrs. D. S, Ervin and D» Bradfuto to see about securing the plant for this place. The next meetlbg was held Friday, March 24, at which time a proposi­ tion was made Mr. Hagar and his as­ sociates. The present site,was pur­ chased from Mr, Aladden Ervin for $1000 by the co-poration and deeded to the company, Air. Hftgar stating that $75,000 would be invested. On May 27 the stone work waft started by- Mr. Will II iff, and by the middle of December paper was being ipad® and put on the market. The plant I ias never been shut down a day without it being necessary. I t has beoti a good money maker for the stockholders and has heed the means of distributing approximately $30,000 a year for employed labor and material for plant that runs the total to about $330,000, since flip mill, has been put in operation. At the present time there will be mill tween him and the Committee of One' Hundred make it eminently befitting that we record our appreciation of him; therefore, Resolved, That the wisdom which he has exercised in the aid of our or­ ganization by service, contributions and counsel will be held in grateful remembrance; Resolved, That, the sudden removal of such a life from among our midst loaves a vacanjy and a shadow that will be deeply realized by all the members and friends of this organiza­ tion, and will prove a serious loss to the community and the public, Resolved, That with deepsympathy with the bereaved relatives of the de­ ceased We express our hope that even so great a loss to us ail may he over­ ruled for good by Him who doeth all things Well- Signed, B, S, Keyes, ■E« L. Alexander, W, ,T*Wildman, J* O. Stewart, L. H< Sullenberger, O, H, Milligan, Walter IfifTe. Executive Committee. The Xenia Gazette says editorially*) , “The death of Mr. Edwin W, Ha-1 (gar, in 6uch a tragical manner, is a matter of more than usual interest, for several reasons.. Ordinarily the' passing from existence of a prominent citizen.is a,matter of profound regret,- But to have such an one hurled to death without a moment’s warning, to have a valuable and esteemed citizen cut off in such a tragical way, creates in the community a shock that excites the liveliest sympathy ot all; This was the case, - on Saturday evening, when the news flew‘ from mouth to mouth of the terrible disaster^ tej Mr,, Hagar, Every heart bled tears of sympathy for .the stricken wife and daughter, Ipr the aged mother,. fbr the loving sisters and for. the absent brother.- For hours no other' subject was thought of. ' Ed. Hagai* was a manly man, an unusualkind.of man, because of his genius as a business man—a mixer with men* yet a far-seeing business man in the line of hia own life’s ef­ forts. Following in the footsteps of his venerated- father in this respect, he had developed splendid qualities and wns fast forging to the front for success, ,to au umisuf degree. He had fiue.administratiye qualities and a clear brain, to which werh added - a devotion to bis duties that made him an enterprising, valuable citizen. The loss of such an one is a public calami­ ty, So few (here he that can fill the place. And it was not alone as a devotee to his own individual interests that Ed Hagar. owed the esteem in which he was held., He was broader than that. He had strong convictions as a citizen iu, favor of the right aud had the nerve to exert his uttnoss influence iirthat-directtoir r " Resolved, That the members of the Citizens’ league assure the sorrowing, wife and daughter, his aged mother, and his sisters and brother of their sympathy with them in their affliction and their high appreciation of the worth and services of Mr. Hagar as a member of this organization; and be it further Resolved, That we will cherish his memory, strive to emulate lnV. zeal, and further the cause of good citizen­ ship which lay so close to his heart; thanking God for His goodness in having permitted us to he co-laborers with such- ah able, courageous and earnest worker* < . Respectfully submitted. -G. E. H udson , ‘ L. M* G arfield . ' *W illiam F. B rennan , A MEMORIAL T ’ftUU^Kiirins ’TT'overcomo»I HenwrynomatenrtrlBt mbuftrmfeg jx.u m m no change about the operation of the m ll. Mr, A. ft. Smith, the superiu- In Praise of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Dirrhoea Remedy, * “Allow me to give you a fewwords in praise of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,” says Mr, John Hamlett, of Eagle Bass, Texas, “ I suffered one week with bowel trouble and took all kinds of medicine without getting any relief, when my friend, Mr, C. Johnson, a merchant here, advised me to take this remedy* After taking one dose I felt greatly relieved and when I had ...... .............. .... ..................... .......... taken the third dose was eatirly.cuml, * * > « . ? « - ; l ' ° ' » « « ■ * heart for putting this remedy in the :hindfv-'of: mankind.” peat '-'wile by The mill was put in full operation Wednesday morning* Hori. George Little, of Xenia, was here then to sec after the company's affairs* I t is said that most of the capital stock of the company Is held by Hon. George Little, Dr, Dice and the Ha- gar family, - -Model is conceded to he the Flour on the market. best the burden of publicity for the com- “munity’s good and ho reap the bene­ fit, but he stood iu the breach aud valiently fought the battle for purity and law. All know how few are the men willing to work for the public Avelfare against cryiug wrongs in a community, but Ed. Hagar was One always to lie depended upon. He had the.courage of his convictions. “ I t is a public calamity to %any community to lose such a man. To Xenia and Greene county' has come Each a loeti in the death ofEd Hagar.” CITIZENS8LEAGUE MEMORIAL. At a meeting of the Citizens* league of Xenia, Mr, Hagar being a mem­ ber, th e following resolutions were passed; Whereas, God, iu his providence, has taken from amongst us E. W. Hagar, a sterling citizen in every re­ spect and a valued member of the Citizens’ league* Iu the death of Mr, Hagar our organization' has Suffered a severe loss, Since the beginning of this movement he has heen faithful and loyal to its purpose, giving to it freely of his time and his talents, and much of the success which has' come; to us, has been directly through his efforts. Naturally a hard worker, caring more for the practical than for the theoretical things of life,. he be­ longed to that class of men who over­ come obstacles and accomplkh results; therefore be it s Resolved, By the Yestry of Christ EpiscopalChurch,.Xenia,- Ohio; that ws publicly express our griefovcrlhjj loss of our fellow."Vestryman, -Air. E.- W: Hagar, He served on the Ves-- try for many'years, always zealous for the highest good of the Parish^. His losa'wiil be felt; not,only in tlie- church,”bnfria tlie many good move­ ments in which he was interested. A ,man of blameless character, - large hearted, a most devoted soil and hus­ band and withal a man ,6f exceptional business ability. To all .ofXenia, to the church aud to ourselves, his death ‘ is an irreparable, loss. May we have grace ;t0 follow bis good example. Signed- Henry' Jerome Simpson, Lay Reader in ehargo* T. L. Magrnder, ....i.. ................. •JyAr.^-Fiper;1™-'"*--"* C. Scott. August 29, Y. M. C. A. RESOLUTIONS. The Young Men’s Christian Associa­ tion of Xenia passed the following on the death of Air. Hagar: “In memory of EdwimW. Hagar, who died August 27th, 1904, ordered by the Board of Managers of the Young Men’s Christian Association of Xenia, Ohio, that the following be spread upon the records of said Asso­ ciation, and a copy.thereof certified to his widow and daughter, viz;. ^ E. W. Hagar Was for many yearn an' active and valued member and friend of this Assocation, serving dur­ ing a portion of the time as a member of the Board of Managers. In that capacity, as in all others, bo was faithful, wise, energetic, and efficient. His genial social qualities eudeared him to an* ever enlarging circle of friends. As a business man he Was eminently successful, and, though still young, had won a high place. As a citizen his activities were enlisted in every good work. In all the rela­ tions of life he displayed tlie highest qualities of christiftn manhood* and in his death this AsSocation, with the community at large,'laments a heavy loss. : A, G, Alcssenger, J , 8 . McCampbell, J . F* Orr, ♦T*E. Jones, W.-V. Hays, JACKSON PARK RACES. The races at the Jackson park last ^Friday afternoon were attended by several hundred people. Many strangers were in town as the result of this attraction. The. New JaBper band furnished the music, There FIRE DESTROYS HOME. The home of Walker Mason, colored was dest^yed by fire Wednesday night about one o'clock, When the fire was first discovered it was in the kitchen, and the house was soon a complete loss. Only a few of the were four races, the winners of the.household goodi. were saved, Mr. '.rises were ail out of town horsemen, Mason and hi* wife aw out of town, pi The boys about town all got in on a share of the money among the betters. Betting was lively* some claiming that as high as I Jw 1changed hands. The nftxtmeeting of this asshhhitton will lie riept. 15* and knew nothing of their 1 m . The house is owned by John Williams* who makes his home with theMason"*, Hj. left Wednesday for several Jays visit in Columbus, The fire k sup­ posed to lie ofinoendinasy origin; ■f4 Jsi~S !H* Ml V t i