January 2024 archive

Jan 30

Tombstone Tuesday-Christian Kable

This is the tombstone of Christian Kable, located in row 12 of Kessler Cemetery, Liberty Township, Mercer County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: Christian, Gestorben, June 10, 1876…

Jan 26

Willshire Neon Sign Shines Once Again

If you lived in or near Willshire about 60-70 years ago you may remember this neon sign. This beautiful sign once shone brightly in the window of a home-based Willshire business on Green Street, the Hoblet Insurance Agency.

Jan 23

Tombstone Tuesday-John A. Baumgartner

This is the burial chamber of John A. Baumgartner, located in the Chattanooga Mausoleum, east of Chatt, on the edge of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Liberty Township, Mercer County, Ohio. The chamber is inscribed: John A. Baumgartner, 1864-1917

Jan 18

Lunchtime!

It was the half-way point of the school day. We were ready for a break and ready for some time to socialize with our friends and move around. We were hungry and restless. It was lunchtime.

Jan 16

Tombstone Tuesday-Christina (Kable) Baumgartner

This is the burial chamber of Christina (Kable) Baumgartner in the Chattanooga Mausoleum, located on the edge of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Liberty Township, Mercer County, Ohio. The chamber is inscribed: Christina Baumgartner 1867-1939…