Fred Maurer’s return from the Arctic in 1914 marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life—one filled with public lectures, a growing reputation as an explorer, and an unshaken resolve to venture back into the icy unknown. Read Part Two Fred Maurer returned to his home town on Thursday, November 12, 1914 afterContinue reading “New Philadelphia to the Arctic: The Incredible Life of Fred Maurer, Part Three”
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New Philadelphia to the Arctic: The Incredible Life of Fred Maurer, Part Two
Fred Maurer, and 24 others aboard the Karluk, were trapped in Arctic sea ice, setting off a harrowing year-long ordeal of survival, shipwreck, and an arduous journey across treacherous sea ice. Read Part One The 25 person crew of the Canadian Arctic Expedition’s ship the Karluk, including New Philadelphia’s Fred Maurer, was prepared to overwinterContinue reading “New Philadelphia to the Arctic: The Incredible Life of Fred Maurer, Part Two”
New Philadelphia to the Arctic: The Incredible Life of Fred Maurer, Part One
Frederick W. Maurer’s life took him from small-town life to harrowing adventures in the Arctic and ultimately to his heroic death 4000 miles from home. David Maurer (1845-1926) was born in Germany in 1845 and learned the tailor’s trade as a young man. After he finished his training, he moved briefly to Switzerland before heContinue reading “New Philadelphia to the Arctic: The Incredible Life of Fred Maurer, Part One”
One House’s Story: The Hurst Family
The Hurst family home on the corner of West Fair Street and Tenth served as a cherished residence for Charles and Maggie Hurst, who raised their three daughters there, and it remains a lasting piece of New Philadelphia’s history. The Hurst family arrived in New York from Switzerland aboard the Ship Advance on December 19,Continue reading “One House’s Story: The Hurst Family”
Gunsmith Valentine Shuler: New Philadelphia to Missouri
From New Philadelphia, Ohio, to the rolling hills of Daviess County, Missouri, Valentine Shuler’s journey, both physically and socially, was typical of many tradespeople of the 19th century. The patriarch of the Shuler family was a gunsmith named Johann Valentin Shuler (1759-1833) who, along with his wife Eva (1772-1833) and their children, relocated to LickingContinue reading “Gunsmith Valentine Shuler: New Philadelphia to Missouri”
In Cold Blood on Fair Avenue: The Murder of Mabel Barnes
A life ended in a shocking act of violence when Mabel Seymour Barnes was murdered by her estranged husband, setting the stage for a case that questions justice and accountability. Mabel Seymour Barnes (1911–1947) was born in Ross County, Ohio, to Hiram Seymour (1875-1917) and Sarah Rinehart Seymour (1886-1928). Her father passed away when sheContinue reading “In Cold Blood on Fair Avenue: The Murder of Mabel Barnes”
One House’s Story: The Stocksdale Family
Never let the size of a house fool you into believing there is no history to be found. The home of Elisha and Sarah Stocksdale is the perfect example of just such a house. William Stocksdale (1819-1894), a cooper by trade, and his wife Margaret (1831-1915) moved to Dover, Ohio in the 1850s. They startedContinue reading “One House’s Story: The Stocksdale Family”
Summer of 1842: The Circus Comes to Tuscarawas County
Tuscarawas County was visited by one of America’s first traveling circuses, bringing with it exotic animals, daring performances, and a touch of big-city spectacle. The residents of Tuscarawas County, numbering around 26,000 in 1842, were treated that summer to a visit by one of America’s first travelling circuses. The advertisement for the circus, including aContinue reading “Summer of 1842: The Circus Comes to Tuscarawas County”
One House’s Story: Gustavus A. and Elizabeth Senhauser
Swiss immigrant Gustavus Senhauser began his American journey as a lighthouse tender in New Jersey, but would build a thriving family business in Ohio, that left a lasting architectural legacy in New Philadelphia. There is a house that sits prominently on North Broadway in New Philadelphia, Ohio that would, at first glance, give one theContinue reading “One House’s Story: Gustavus A. and Elizabeth Senhauser”
A Quiet Life Broken: The 1909 Murder of Alice Parsons
The seemingly idyllic life of Alice and Lewis Parsons in New Philadelphia, Ohio was shattered by gunshots on a fall morning in 1909. Content warning: This post contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to getContinue reading “A Quiet Life Broken: The 1909 Murder of Alice Parsons”
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