- From the July 26, 1873, Crestline
Advocate.
- New Broom
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- The Leiter Hook and Ladder
Co., of Shelby, passed through this place homeward, last Tuesday
evening on their return from Marion and the Tournament held at
that place for the Fire, Hook and Ladder and Hose Cos. with a
cool one hundred dollar premium in their breeches pocket. Many
of the Leiters were also carrying new brooms; as much as to say,
we sweep clean. The boys were in first rate spirits. At this
we do not wonder, since they had succeeded to vanquish the far
famed Fostorians. The Leiters tied the Fostoria boys the first
run; but upon the second trial, the Leiter boys made the best
time, and were declared the winners of the first Premium---time
39 ¼ seconds---distance 40 rods.
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- Mansfield took the first premium,
and Galion the second on hose. The citizens of both Galion and
Shelby, may be well proud of their well organized and handsomely
equipped Fire companies and good appearance of the members individually,
who are certainly meriting their handsome uniforms, furnished
by their town authorities, with the full consent of the citizens
who pride in the good appearance of their firemen.
Submitted by Mr. Kim Butler Histed
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