Shelby Tidings

Rev. Geo. S. Bright, Editor

A religious paper published monthly in the interests of the First Evangelical

Lutheran Church of Shelby, Ohio

April 1902, Vol 1, No 7

Easter Services.

....  Five new members were received as follows:  Mrs. J. C. FISH, by baptism;

Mrs. Carrie MITTS and Miss Mary WERT, by confession of faith; Clifford and

Howard SKILES, by confirmation.

     Miss Effie SHATZER spent a day in Mansfield recently.  Master Geo., eldest son of the pastor, accompanied er (sic), and enjoyed the trip greatly.

     The condition of Mrs. Andrew SEARER, who lives two miles south of the city, and who has been ill throughout the entire winter, is quite serious.  Old age and a complication of disorders make her recovery doubtful.  She is possessed, however, of that faith which stands ready to receive the call at any time it may please the Master to say "Come!"

     Mrs. DIXON and son, Roy, were not very well pleased with Carthage, it seems, for they have returned to Shelby, and have taken up their residence in the home recently vacated by them on West Main street.  We welcome them home.

     'Tis said Mrs. Car FOGELSON the new East Side Milliner, located in the

Kerr building is making a grand success, owing to the lowest prices, her artistic trimming and large variety.  It's quite a treat for one to visit the cozy and tasty milliner parlor.

     Mr. and Mrs. Clem BODLEY have moved back to the old home, 231 West Main street.

     Mrs. C. C. BERGENER, of Galion, visited with Mrs. U. S. TRIMBLE during a week of last month.

     Mrs. John SHEELY remembered the pastor's family with a basket of fine, fresh eggs for the Easter season.

     J. C. FISH and Master DeForest, have been absent from the city on a prolonged trip through the south and west.

     James GUNDRUM, of the Myers church, was called to Knisely Springs on Easter Sunday to attend the funeral of an uncle.

     James FUNK was so unfortunate, recently, as to lose the end of one of his fingers in a feed mill.  The wound caused a great deal of pain, but is healing.

     Miss Izora BLOOM has returned from Cleveland, where she went, a few weeks ago, to take a position as stengrapher (sic).  So much better and more pleasant is Shelby than Cleveland.

     Dr. James A. KOEHLER has purchased a fine residence on High School avenue.  Don't know what the doctor will do with such a large house, but we suppose the doctor knows.

     It was the father of our brother, R. B. HAYES, who was recently run down by an automobile.  He sustained serious injuries, but is convalescent.

     Charles BUSHEY spent several days at home, being called from his studies at the State University to attend the funeral of his grandfather.  He came home, later, to spend the Easter vacation.

     Sorrow has again come to our brother, Arthur J. WHITE; this time on account of the death of his father.  A brother and a father have thus passed to the glory land within the space of a few weeks.  May God teach us the solemn lessons of mortality.  Brother WHITE has the sympathy of all in his severe bereavement.

     Mrs. P. WARD expects to leave shortly for a month's visit with her son, in

Chicago.  It is hope that the change of climate may be beneficial and better health result.

     S. S. BLOOM, one of the oldest members of the congregation, passed his sixty-ninth milestone in life on the 11th of last mnoth (sic).  May God grant increased health and strength, and happy returns of the anniversary of his birth!

     Letters of dismission have recently been granted to Mr. and Mrs. H.

CROMBIE, Mansfield, O.; Mrs. and Mrs. W. L. SHEELY, Columbia City, Ind.; Miss Pluma PIPER, Ashland, O.; and Mrs. V. C. POST, Knoxville, Tenn.  We trust that these friends may all find much to keep them busy about the work of the Master in their new homes.

     Brothers John and Frank BUSHEY have been bereft of their father, Jacob

BUSHEY, since the last issue of our paper.  Funeral services were held in the

London church, Rev. COCHEL, pastor, and interment was made in the burying ground adjoining the church, where so many of the old settlers repose.  Requiescat in pace!

     The following item relates to a son of a former beloved pastor, Bro.

WILHELM who now lives in Wooster; Honor L. WILHELM, of Seattle, Washington, is editor and Manager of a Western Monthly, called The Coast.  The paper is a most attractive one.  Not only is it well written, but it is also made interesting by a number of fine cuts of that section of our land so rich in natural scenery.--Gettysburgian.

Catechization.

....Following are the names of those who belonged to the class this year, some of whom, however, were more or less irregular in attendance:

Mildred TRIMBLE,

Audrey STOUT,

Harry SOLL,

DeForest FISH,

Frank SOLL,

George BEHLER,

Harry BUSHEY,

Ruth HANAFIUS,

Harry FLASHER,

Edith POHLMAN,

Clara FINICLE,

Vera BEAVER,

Mabel VERBECK,

Frank SMITH,

Martha REYNOLDS,

Pauline COX,

Avis OMAN,

Robert SHREFFLER