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The Wayne County Democrat

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1913

Page

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Warning to all fast drivers not to exceed limit

Police announce a crackdown on fast driving in Youngstown. Henry Leiver, Frank Schaffer, and G. C. Trapp were cited or arrested for driving above speed limits on East Liberty Street and elsewhere. Trapp posted a fine and pled guilty. Mayor to hear cases as Chief Leiner leads enforcement.

Henry Leiver Frank Schaffer Eva East Liberty Street Sethe G. C. Trapp Youngstown Trapp Lemer Sumi Major Vaan Moelorist Kerown Frank Shaffer Leiner Sam

Le Wayne County Clears Fees for Sheep Claims

County commissioners approved payments to sheep owners totaling about 2146.75, acknowledging the high claim amount and noting many claims do not align with actual losses. Some officials warned of fatalities and injuries among sheep tied to the claims process.

le Wayne County Nared Iy S

Col Vollrath in City Tonight

Col Vollryth of Bucyrus will be in the city tonight and spend most of the time at the armory.

Col. Vollrath City Tonight Col Vollryth Bucyrus City Armory

Memorial Services By Fraternal Orders Noted In Wooster

The Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows held memorial services Sunday in their halls and at Wooster Cemetery. A good turnout observed, with music by a ladies quartet, readings, and an address by Rev Bowers. The combined march, band procession, and ritual services drew hundreds.

Knights of Jerythias Odd Fellows Odd Fellow Bekah Lodge Stanley Chilcotte Charles Lautenschlager Bowers Rey Bowers Mythian Castle George Rant Whitmore Orra Blough Feek Sturgister Kett Knights of Pythias Wett K. of P’s Wooster Board of Trade Wooster

Company D Boys to Start July 4

A historic notice from Col Vollrath of the 8th Ohio Infantry states Company D will move to Camp Perry on July 16 replacing the prior July 6 encampment date. The 8th Ohio details a July 5 gathering at Bucyrus and a possible shift to Camp Perry for the regiment.

Company D. Boys Limb Bucyrus Camp Perry

Woman Operated for Gall Stones at City Hospital

Mrs. George Garth, living south of Jerome aville, was operated on at City hospital Sunday for gall stones. The operation was reported successful, but she is said to be in a very serious condition.

George Garth Jerome Aville

Visits Wooster Twice in Half a Century

John F. Lehman of near Meysville has not visited Wooster since 1866. He came to address urgent business, his first trip by horseback in snow and mud, a rare traveler who finds joy in home life and quiet farm work rather than extended travel.

Wooster John F. Lehman Meysville Lehman

Aged Veteran James Smith Dies at 68 in Willersburg

James Smith of Willersburg age 68 died at his home Sunday afternoon from a complication of illnesses. He served in the 16th Ohio and is survived by his wife and three children Clark Smith of Millersburg William Smith of Holmes County and Mrs Scott Mast of Millersburg. Funeral services from the residence Tuesday afternoon at Lofelock with interment in Fredericksburg cemetery. Friends and relatives invited.

James Smith Willersburg 16Th Ohio Clark Smith Millersburg William Smith Holmes County Scott Mast Lofelock Fredericksburg

Ohio Christian Endeavor delegates open Lima convention

The annual Ohio Christian Endeavor union convention opens in Lima with delegates from rural societies. The event features singing led by Prof Foster, a large pageant parade and civic demonstration, and a Friday noon veterans dinner followed by a business meeting and officers’ election.

Ohio- Christian Endeavor Union Lima Prof Foster Washington Veterans’ Union

George Caskey Dies at 62 of Tuberculosis

George Caskey aged 62 died Monday morning at Stashford hospital from tuberculosis. Two daughters survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 o clock sun time from Bethel Church at Overton. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

George Caskey Stashford Bethel Church Overton

Mystery of Missing Tilian Shreve Resident Deepens

Shreve residents pursued rumors over the disappearance of a Tilian man who left his clothes in a box car and vanished after loitering through the town. Sheriff Vanest and Prosecutor Starn visited the scene but found little. money and a draft were missing and many question if foul play occurred. Wood Lancaster of the railroad police arrived to assist, with detectives to follow.

Kreathy Vanest Prosgeuter Starn Monuday Dtalian Tme Tmk

Mrs Kinney’s Fall Gracefully Checked Railing Saves Her

Mrs Kinney slipped on stairs Saturday but grabbed the railing and prevented a full tumble. She remains bed bound due to injuries sustained in the incident.

Minto Piper Laid to Rest Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Minto were held Sunday from the William Ene chapel on West Liberty Street. The ceremony honored Mrs. Minto with local residents in attendance and tributes given by family members.

Minto Piper Elizabeth Per William Ene West Liberty Street

Catholics to Discuss Plans for New Church Site

Catholics meet next Sunday to decide on locating a new church edifice. Proposals include the Droz barn site in the northwest Liberts Teall block, a former building site, and a strip with pastor residence and schoolhouse, with architect Cleveland to draft plans.

Sinthay Liberts Street Teall Avenue Cleveland

New Study at Yogum's College Expands Education

Throcum business schools near Wooster introduce a new study area. Miss Nellie Pearce from this city attends a course in prenatal psychiatry, traveling daily to Massillon for instruction. Four other teachers also study for stenography, aiming to lead classes across local schools. The college opens September 1 with Miss Pearse leading the department.

Throcum Business Schools Vio Wooster Pan Cher Nellie Pearce Wong Massillon Peares

Wooster Judged Initiated Move in Const Constitutional Debate

Rik McKee of the Plain Dealer reports that Gen Aquila Wiley started the compulsory voting proposition while in the general assembly years ago. The piece notes Judge Frank Taggart later pushed to include compulsory voting in the new constitution. The account reflects ongoing disputes over voting provisions and party alignments.

Rik McKee Columbus the Plain Dealer Aquila Wiley General Assembly Frank Taggart

Wilson delivers in person address on currency reform to Congress

President Wilson speaks before the joint session urging elastic currency to free business from old laws. He emphasizes imperative duty to provide financial freedom and elimination of tariff constraints as Congress debates currency legislation. report notes audience with continued discussion on page two.

Congress Washington Woodrow Wilson House Senate The

Daily News boys depart for the East aboard the B&O

A Daily News party travels from Creston to Connellsville on the B&O with Jimmy Sullivan aboard. The telegram describes a pleasure-filled trip through Sharpsburg Etna and Allegheny to Pittsburgh then toward Washington with stops at Braddock and McKeesport. They praise the trip and note no seasickness among the boys and a chaperone guiding the journey.

Daily News East Sullivan Tracey Connellsville Bo& O Tennssivania Pittsburg Sharpsburg Etna Allegheney Union Depot Monongahia Smithfield Water Streets Washington Braddock Great Homestead McKeesport Bessener Steel Dugquense Homestead Pennsylvania

Died Sunday Night Mrs Philip Horn of South Bever Street

Mrs Philip Horn aged 67 years died at 10 o clock Sunday evening at her home on South Bever Street from a stroke of paralysis. She was born February 8 1879 in New Philadelphia. She was a Baptist and survived by her husband and two daughters Miss Jeanette Horn and Mrs Ros Biechele, both of New Philadelphia. Funeral at 3 o'clock Wednesday with Rev Ne tt in charge.

The Baptist Church Georgia Hamilton Phillip Horn South Bever Street Wolock Wan Omborn Jonas Nachtrieb Jeanette Horn Ros_ Biechele

Newspaperman Nina Weiker Encamped as Reporter

Miss Nina Weiker covers the encampment for The Wooster Daily News and has made many friends. The Fayette Advertiser praises her as bright, progressive, and destined for higher work in newspapers. The graduating classes, especially the girls, look just as good as thirty years ago.

Nina Weiker Wooster Daily News Miss Welker Fayette Advertiser Washington D H Ohio

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