The Sandusky Register from Sandusky, Ohio • Page 2

SANDUSKY Saturdays March 20. 1954 FOLKS AND FACTS By HARRY STACK "THOSE OLDEN DAYS" many things have been said and written about early Sandusky, Including "first" this and "first" as to settlers, homes, to list more sucli things might no longer be news to some of our readers. Yet, for some items to "register" in one's mind a 1)it of lepitition may not come amiss. By this token we'll mention a contribution of "old news" recently sent us by a reader who said, "Maybe I've read of this before, but if I have I can't remember." And since that may be the case with others, we'll repeat some of the old item's contents. It pointed out that although the year of 1811 has been often driven as the date of Sand y' settlement, then Place, it was, in fact, three years before that some first white settlers came here.

In 1808, it was said, among the "first" arrivals were "Stephen Downing, W. F. Pollock and Mawley Tanner." The year 1811 saw many settlers arriving in the "Fire- lands" areas south of Sandusky, and one of the first townships was named Florence. It was also in 1811 that the area's "first military company" was formed, naming David Barrett its first captain. Then the old item devoted some space to "Old Sandusky's first murder." We recall having once read something about it before, but as contributor said of himself, we're not clear as to pertinent facts.

At any rate the first "local murder" was committed in April, 1812, and two white men were the victims. These two early settlers, Michael Gibbs and At Buell by name, were killed and scalped by Indians in the Glbbs log cabin for some of their personal possessions. The cabin was said located about one mile east of Sandusky on what was then called the "Huron trail." Both men were members of that "first military company" and were said to have planned to attend company muster at Huron the next day! When the murder became known on that next day members of the company, joined by Jonas Gibbs, brother of the murdered Michael, and separating into groups, started out in search of the murderers. Some went to "Upper Sandusky," now Fremont; and looked up John Fleming, an old Indian trader, who spoke the Indian dialect. With his aid they finally came to question two natives at whom suspicion seemed to point.

One of them, named Ohmick, was found to be in possession of some clothing identified as having belonged to Michael Glbbs. Ohmick implicated another Indian by the name of Sehmo. When the latter was seized and realized that he faced trial and possible execution by hanging, he asked his guard to shoot him. Upon refusal, he suddenly seized the guard's rifle and shot himself to death rather than be hanged. Ohmick was taken to Qeveland for trial, found guilty and sentenced to be hanged.

And now It was Ohmick who asked his guard to shoot him. When the latter wouldn't comply, Ohmick begged Fleming, who had been a sort of friend, to kill to escape death by hanging. Fleming refused, and Ohmick was hanged in June, 1812. Now while the old Item did not explain the Indians great dread of being hanged, though they did not fear death otherwise, we believe we know the reason. The Indian looks forward to a life of his spirit after physical death.

He expects his spirit to join the spirits of his ancestors in the great Happy Hunting Gromid. He also believes that at death the spirit leaves the body through his mouth. A hanging, whlcn chokes the oral passage, would make It impossible for the spirit to escape. It would be stifled in the body. Thus, a death by hanging would take from the Indian the chance of spiritual life with his forefathers.

No greater curse could befall him than to be barred from the Happy Hunting Ground. Hence the great dread of Ohmick and Sehmo to die by hanging. Well, Sehmo "made it," but Ohmick didn't. STATE The lust and brutality, the love and sacrifice of the people who helped to write one of the most thrilling pages in the history of the LAst Frontier, and especially of a woman outlaw and 500 desperate men who were caged up with her in a desert outpost, is pictured with full dramatic power In "Devil's Canyon," heading a double feature program Sunday through Tuesday. The technicolor production co-stars Virginia Mayo, Dale Robertson, Stephen McNally and Arthur Hunnlcutt.

The second feature, "SaUor of the King," is a film version of C. S. Forester's sea story. Jeffrey Hunter stars in the title role with Michael Rennie and Wendy Hiller in dramatic exploits of the film which draws realism from the active participation of the British Royal Navy. Another CinemaScope production In technicolor starts Wednesday, playing through Saturday, starring Gregory Peck, Broderick Crawford, Rita Gam and Anita Bjork.

"Night People," taking place In present-day Berlin, is an authentic and authoritative expose of the trials and tribulations of champions of the free way of life in coping with the ruthless forces of Russian Communism. It Is a cloak and dagger drama that reveals the cruel extremes to which the Reds go to effect complete domination of humans. The city of Berlin plays an eerie role the mystery drama, for many present day landmarks have been used, including the Brandenburg Gate, Unter Linden, the burned out Reischtag building, and the bunkerrin in the Chancellery where Hitler and Eva Braun met deaths. Statement Issued By Agent Of Old Grist Mills Here Peter Schwarze, Agent For Concern; Explains Recent Buckwheat Flour Violation Was Fault Of Grain Elevator. By ELIZABETH B.

HURLOCK When an age difference between two people is great, it Is wise to check a friendship before It reaches the romantic stage. A man writes: am 36 years old and have become deeply infatuailed with a woman of 54. She is a widow and her children are all married. I have known her for some time, before her husband's death. After his death, I began seeing her a lot.

At first, I merely liked her but it has gone beyond that now. I know she likes me, but she never says anything more definite than that. Am I wrong in continuing this relationship?" woman is old enough to be your mother. It is doubt- THEATER NEWS OHIO Starting tomorrow and showing through Wednesday, a double all- color program is scheduled, "Riding Shotgun" and "Lili." "Riding Shotgun," a western action drama starring Randolph Scott and Joan Weldon, filmed in WarnerColor, is a suspense-packed outdoor drama with Scott in the 'ole of a stage coach guard. It is during a holdup that Scott is suspected of being one of the thieves and from then on the action Is Ifast.

The second half of the program is the return engagement of "Lili" the technicolor musical with Leslie Caron, Mel Ferrer and Jean Pierre Aumont in the leads. Leslie Caron takes the role of the young gamin who joins a French traveling carnival, falls hopelessly in love with the handsome but ne'er-do-well magician, and finds tlie fulfillment of her dreams as a member of the troupe's puppet show. For Thursday, Friday and Saturday another double bill is scheduled with "Red Garters" heading the program. It is a fabulous fable of the old West filmed in color with a galaxy of stars including Rosemary Clooney, Jack Carson, Guy Mitchell, Pat Crowley, Gene Barry and Cass Daley. It features fun, romance, music and songs.

Rounding out the bill is "The Assassin," a spine-tingling suspense film with Richard Todd and Eva Bartook in the leads. KAY LUTES DANCE STUDIO STUDIO OPEN DAILY 2:00 to 9:00 P. M. PHONE 1205 PLAZA Playing through Sunday at the Plaza will be "Valley Of The Sun," featuring Lucille Ball and James Craig, and the western, a Wild Bill Hickok adventure, "Two Gun Marshal," co-starring Andy Devine. Starting Friday, March 26, will be "Allegheny Uprising," starring Claire Trevor, John Wayne and George and another adventure in the popular series star ring Johnny Sheffield as Bomba, the white boy who prefers living in the jungle with the animals to a life of civilization, "The Golden Idol," co-starring Anne Kimbell and Paul Guilfoyle.

The Old Grist Mills, charged by the state with having sold adulterated foods, today said the specific product referred to by the state in Its charge was buckwheat flour Peter Schwai-ze, agent for the Grist Mills, was fined $50 and costs in municipal court Thursday, with the fine suspended, on an adulteration charge. The charge was filed by S. Belknap, inspector for the Division of Foods. Belknap Informed the court here Thursday that the Grist Mills violation did not appear to be intentional but rather "it was a case of carelessness" in that "the grain was not properly cleaned before it was grouiid." Mr. Schwarze, in a statement today, said the carelessness was not the fault of the Sandusky concern, but rather that of the grain elevator supplying the buckwheat to him.

The buckwheat flour sampled by the state and on which It based its charge, was found to have contained jimson seed. Mr. Schwarze has voluntarily reclaimed all outstanding supplies of the flour and disposed of it as animal feed, he said today. Theater Schedules OHIO (Last From Oklahoma" 3:45, 6:45, 9:30. "Capt.

John Smith and 5:20, 8:20. (Starts Sunday) "Riding 3:45. 6:40, 9:30. 5:15, 8:05. STATE Short 1:15, 3:10, 5:10, 7:10, 9:10.

"Saskatchewan" 1:45, 3:45, 5:40, 7:40. 9:40. (Sun. through Of The King" 1, 4, 7, 10. "Devil's Canyon" 2:25, 5:25, 8:25 PLAZA (Sat.

and Sun.) "Two Gun 3:30, 5:45, 8, 10:15. "Valley Of Tlie 4:25, 6:40, 8:55. Percival Lowell, astronomer, in 1905, predicted the discovery of Pluto, which was not actually discovered until 25 years later. EAST SANDUSKY, Rts. 2 and 6 nicest spot for really fine food prepared by "Millie" Steffen.

former Chef of Plum Brook Country Club your choice of the most delectable chicken, chops and seafood! Dinners Served 5:00 P. M. until 9:00 P. M. (In the new, beautiful FLORIDIAN ROOM) LUS the IntUnacy of our modem bar and the luxury of our brand new FLORIDIAN ROOM both of them air conditioned winter and summer for your appetite, thirst and comfort! THE RHVTHMAIRES RETURNING FRIDAYS 9:30 UNTIL CLOSING (Saturdays from until CLOSING) ANDUSKY'S DISCRIMINATE BAR and RESTAURANT Randolph Scott and Joan Weldon will be seen in "Riding Shotgun," one of the pictures on the double feature program opening Sunday at the Ohio.

AS WE LIVE Marriage And Great Age Difference ful that a marriage between two people of such great age difference, especially when the woman is so much older could ever work out satisfactorily. When you are in the prime of your life, she will be an old woman. If you continue to see her as you have been doing since her husband's death, this infatuation will unquestionably get stronger 'and you will ask her to marry you. If she accepts your offer, you will be faced with many problems as time goes on and tlie difference in your ages begins to be even more apparent than it is now, Furthermore, if you continue to ee her, you will cut yourself off rom young women of a suitable age. This is unfortunate because, you want to marry, now is the time for you to be looking around for a person who will make a suitable life mate for you.

Have you ever stopped to consider the possibility that this woman considers you as a good friend whom she has no intention of marrying? Her reluctance to be definite about her feelings for you should give you a clue as to her feelings. There is also the problem of her married children. They are likely to oppose their mother's marrying a man who is about their jown ages. Why not talk over this matter with your friend and get things straightened outv Keep her as a good friend but try to fall in love with a younger woman. Oberlin Professor To Present Organ Recital At Grace Cana Conference Planned March 28 At Holy Angels' Jesuit Father WUl Conduct Meetings, Starting: With Married Couples Receiving Holy Communion.

The Holy Angels' Church Parent-Teacher Association, the Altar, and Rosary Societies are sponsoring a one day Cana Conference to be held on Sunday, March 28, in the school gym, from 1 to 5 p. with a Jesuit Father to conduct the meetings. Tlie conference will be conducted by the Rev. James Ck)ndon, S. a member of the faculty of the University of Detroit High school.

The conference is an afternoon for married couples, and includes a series of talks, discussions, questions and answers intended to help married couples with the problems of married life. day's program calls for tho Tenner Douglas, assistant pro fessor of organ and harpsichord at Oberlin Conservatory, will present an organ recital at Grace Episcopal Church here Sunday March 28, at 4 p. m. Douglas is well-known for his fine playing nationally and in this area, having last played at Grace Church, in April, 1952. Sandusky music enthusiasts are expected to turn out in large numbers for Douglas' concert which will be played on the three manual organ of 31 stops at Grace Church.

The concert is open to the public. Ahlstrom Slated To Participate In Toledo WorksHop Sandusky C. Of C. Manager To Discuss Subject, "Developing Your Program Of Work," At Conference March 26. Sandusky Chamber of Commerce leaders are to attend the Northwestern Ohio Local Chamber Leader's Workshop in Toledo, March 26.

Headquarters for the all-day conference will be the Commodore Perry Hotel. About 200 officers, directors, chah-men and vice-chairmen of Northwestern Ohio of C's are expected to attend. Participants on the program will include volunteer leaders and administrators in area Chambers and' representatives of the (Chamber of Commerce of the United States. Enar A. Ahlstrom, manager, Sandusky Chamber will take part in a panel discussion on the subject, "Developing Your Program of Work." pther subjects to be discussed on the program Include: Let's Talk Chamber of Commerce." "Financing Your Chamber of Commerce," "Local Action on National Issues," "The Organization and Operation of Your Chamber of Commerce," and "Making the Most of Your Community Leaders." Co-operating with the Toledo Chamber in sponsorship of the event are the Chamber of Commerce executive of Ohio and the U.

S. Chamber. Members of the arrangements committee are: Wayne E. Kakela, Toledo, chairman; A. J.

AUman, Tiffin; Charles O. Guy, Lima; CJlarence E. Pelter, Deshler; Spencer S. Shaw, Chicago, and Keith H. TuStison, Defiance.

WASHINGTON, March 20 (INS)' Defense Department today announced the names of four Ohioans previously listed as missing in action in who are now presumed to be dead. The dead: Sfc. Earl E. Hilgbn- berg, Pedro; Ptc. Arthur L.

Brown, Cincinnati; Cpl. Richard Humphreys, Jackson; and First Lieut. Earl T. Hutchins, of Dayton. Set Workshop Ort Solicitalion Rackets CLEVELAND, March 20 Cleveland will be the site of a national workshop dealing with solicitation rackets April 22-23.

The Cleveland Chamber of Commerce has sent out Invitations to 3,300 Chambers of Commerce to send delegates to the workshop. Representatives of community funds, foundations and Better Business Bureau's also were invited. Principle aim of the session will be to protect worthwhile charities and stamp out unworthy ones. JAMISON'S Your ADMIRAL Dealer 902 Fourth St. Ph.

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ALL BALLET CLASSES BEGINNER ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TO BE CONDUCTED BY OUR GUEST ARTIST WILL BE HELD OPEN FOR ENROLLMENTS UNTIL SATURDAY, MARCH 27 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT MR. ERNST AT STUDIO OR WRITE. couples to begin Cana Day by receiving Holy Communion together on the day, and at 1 p. m. they meet at the gym to participate in the conference.

At mid-afternoon, there is to be a lunch and relaxation period, then 'questions are asked and answered. At the con- elusion, the couples renew their marriage vows. The fee is $2 and reservations can be made by calling MAin 7178. 6924 or 2331. When the U.

S. Military Academy at West Point opened in 1802, it had a total enrollment of 12 cadets. PLAZA PLAYING thru SUNDAY LUCILLE BALL JAMES CRAIG SIR CEDRIC HARDWICKE iTo PLUS 2nd HIT A WHO nil HICKOCKADVtNTWt Open Saturday-Sunday 1 to GUY MADISON ANDY DEVINE ENDS TODAY ALAN WINTERS "SASKATCHEWAN" COLORED BY TECHNICOLOR SUNDAY THRU TUESDAY HEAT-CRAZEP! HATE-FILLED! 500 detperats man on the with an Outlaw HOWARD HUGHES VIRGINIA MAYO DALE ROBERTSON STEPHEN McNALLY ARTHUR HUNNICUn MDEWtS CMIYOM Colo, br TECHNICOLOR EDMUND GRAINGER rREfiUICK HAZUn BRENNAN' MtuM bi AtFRED WERKER -ProOKtd kr EDMUND GRAINGER AND CS.FOlfftw's iTMttit pdmtw flit ailor STARRINO JEFFREY HUNTER-MICHAEL Virginia Mayo and Dale Robertson are the featured performers In the technicolor "Devil's Canyon," opening Sunday at State. List Four Ohioans As Presumed Dead gen tent and doctors said today his condition was still critical. Fights To Save Life INDIANAPOLIS, March 20 turned to anti-biot- ics today in their fight to save the life of Indiana's weakening two- headed baby.

The frailer head of the three- months-old baby was found to be suffering from pneumonia. The infant was placed in an oxy Dancing Lessons for Tiny Tots MARIA MILLER DANCE STUDIO Phone 3913 Dr. H. M. Textor Optometrist EYES GLASSES FITTED Complete Optical Dept.

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