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Newspaper
The Wayne County Democrat
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
3
Students of Yoeum's Wooster College gathered at Chippewa Lake for Decoration Day, enjoying a picnic, rowing, fishing, and dancing. Zaring's Outlaws lost to YBC in a ball game as 76 attendees united old acquaintances.
Mary E Bucher age 46 died Friday at her home near Wooster from complications of disease. Survived by husband two daughters and one son. Funeral Sunday at Lehman church with Rev Master, burial Lehman cemetery. Ex representative A Wells recovered from illness now at home in Shreve. G K Monroe struck by passing car directed by Ed Oswalt near Nelle corner and fell to the ground. Luck
A fragmented report covers a legal case over child support, a minor collision injuring a man who received aid at a doctor’s office, and a judge upholding a piano dealers ruling in Wooster. It also notes strawberry crops recovering after frost, with Brandon McClure predicting large yields soon, and the death of C. E. Burton, a Wheeling and Lake Erie agent in Lodi.
Notice to contractors seeking seated bids to June 26 1913 for an addition to Beall avenue school building Plans and specifications are at W H Wiler's shoe store Building must be completed by August 26 1913 H H Miller Clerk Board of Education Jun3-10-17-24
Card of Thanks from William Albright and family expresses gratitude for aid after illness and death. The eighth annual Uhler and Becker family reunion is set for June 7, 1913 near Congress at Maggie Williams home, with another gathering June 14 near Ced ar Valley Ced ar two miles southeast of Congress. Also notes the death of the five month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Hfosler of Rittman from pneumonia and burial arrangements in Levisco Nege School.
June 1 idle wisp reports Oak Grove Amish church drew a great many attendees from other states for a series of gatherings described as very interesting and instructive. Local residents include Mr and Mrs J H Crites as hosts and Mrs Elmer Stam among attendees.
East Union on May 2 reports Mr and Mrs J B Fike of Idlewild visiting daughter Mrs iarvey Stauffer. Jacob Krie improves after heart trouble. Houskeepers' club meets at Mrs John Barrick with first meeting at Mrs Harry Kauffman. Webb family called to Georgetown for mother’s illness. Dunkards annual meeting planned in Winona Lake in June.
Smithville marked Memorial Day under the Knights of Maccabees with Amos Hooley commanding a uniformed rank. Ed L. Young of Norwalk delivered the address as 48 graves across nine cemeteries were decorated. A cemetery association chicken supper boosted the treasury. Hooley’s ball team seeks games locally or abroad. Local attendees included many homecomers and Mennonite meeting attendees.
The undersigned is duly appointed Administrator of the estate of David C. Barnes of Jayne County. The administrator requests all claims and debts against the estate be presented for settlement according to law. Interest and deadlines apply to all creditors and interested parties.
A government inquiry led by Harry N Arnold reveals a scheme in which 16 Philadelphia bankers and businessmen allegedly routed dutiable goods past port inspectors duty free, defrauding the government of more than a million dollars over eight years. Indictments against identified men and others tied to the fraud are expected when the grand jury convenes June 10.
Cincinnati plans a citywide Pilgrims Sunday on June 15 with ministers from nearly all denominations pledging attendance. Ten thousand red pledge cards were printed and circulated urging special provisions for the aged infirm and mothers with babies. Automobile owners are asked to bring invalids to church while employers are urged to bring employees. The public notice hopes the rich and poor will attend together.
Melville Haynes of Uniontown Westchester County woke inside the Hudson River after dreaming of a Polo Grounds homer with bases loaded and four runs needed to win. He swam to shore where a police officer lent him dry clothes.
The revised Woman's National Democratic league led by Mrs. William A Cullop will celebrate its first birthday in Washington this evening. The group plans to back worthy Democratic women in financial undertakings and various enterprises as part of its platform.
Chicago officials say the Hifnots senate welfare commission will meet next Friday to examine how low wages relate to the vice problem. The panel aims to set a fair minimum for city men to support themselves and families and to learn how many workers earn less than that amount.
Local horse dealer W oP Snuyder leads extensive renovations at the Bruce farm recently purchased by Jim. A crew works to restore and improve farm buildings, aiming to raise overall value and condition of the property.
Wooster observed Decoration Day with parades and services honoring living and fallen soldiers. Major FC Gerlach led as chief marshal while groups from Daughters of Veterans Knights of Pythias and Spanish War Veterans participated. Afternoon program at the opera house featured songs, a patriotic address by Dr W F Weir on Patriotism of the 19th Century, and Taps.
A severe wind storm sweeping central Kentucky caused multiple deaths and extensive damage to tobacco crops grain fields and farm buildings near Lexington. An entire family reportedly perished when a roof and barn collapsed burying them under debris.
Testimony on the will of Peter Allen filed and court ordered probate actions. Guardian 40F Abraham Johnsen appointed to take depositions. Rebecca Jo Shelley filed insanity affidavit against Jos Shelley. Real estate transfers include Ore to William Still property worth 700 dollars in Thirbank and other parcels totaling several hundred dollars.
Marriage license notices for Nualo Spaziane and Eugenia Della fase of Wooster and Miller and Sylvia Wertz of Wooster. also listed are George Mechtin of Akron and Blanche Shadel of Fredericksburg. Advertised letters include gentlemen Narry Bechtel M BobRronson JP Dewalt BR A way Walter Shelly Jo Thompany and ladies Miss Kelle Poling Marie Stotsgi.
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